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Cha Cha's Cantina

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1419 E Cary St Richmond VA 23219
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(804) 726-6296
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Status: Open

Sunday
10:00am-2:00am
Monday
11:30am-2:00am
Tuesday
11:30am-2:00am
Wednesday
11:30am-2:00am
Thursday
11:30am-2:00am
Friday
11:30am-2:00am
Saturday
10:00am-2:00am

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Welcome to Cha Chas Cantina where we specialize in southwestern cuisine and freshly squeezed delicious margaritas among other favorites! ? We take pride in entertaining our guest no matter their occasion. We can Cater any event and match any budget. ? Cha Chas provides a unique experience on a nightly basis. We encourage our guest to call and ask for details. We also have a patio to enjoy any...

Cha Chas Cantina is located at the address 1419 E Cary St in Richmond, Virginia 23219. They can be contacted via phone at (804) 726-6296 for pricing, hours and directions. Cha Chas Cantina specializes in Rehearsal Dinners, Private Functions, Meetings.

Cha Chas Cantina has an annual sales volume of 501K - 999,999. .For more information contact Tony Deyerle, Manager

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Welcome to Cha Chas Cantina where we specialize in southwestern cuisine and freshly squeezed delicious margaritas among other favorites! ​ We take pride in entertaining our guest no matter their occasion. We can Cater any event and match any budget. ​ Cha Chas provides a unique experience on a nightly basis. We encourage our guest to call and ask for details. We also have a...

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Hard to review this place, as a restaurant it falls short during the day, strange atmosphere, dirty, and unattentive staff with food that tastes good, but does not stand out in any way. As a bar at night it is one of the better places to be downtown, one of the few open late sunday-wednesday, great younger crowd late night on the weekends all though it gets a little crowded.

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20

Four friends and myself decided to try Cha Cha's after we had dinner at social 52. One of my guy friends told me that I would never get into cha cha's bc...

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How can this place get any worse? Well it did. I was with a friend and the bouncer was pretty rude to her because she did not follow the dress code or something exactly. But she was dressed up and literally no other clubs (and we went to 4 others) made any comments about her clothes. The vibe of …

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I am a regular in here on mostly on Friday or Saturday nights. I came in here on a Sunday (Memorial Day weekend) and the manager of the bouncers was in here puking drunk (in the corner on the dance floor, in front of everyone) and it was over looked. He was also being very touchy with girls that clearly didn't want him touching them and the response I got from the bouncer was 'he's my manager I...

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Pretty fun for my first time. Small place but clean; amount of people was cool for a wed night. We arrived around 12. I took my friend here for her 21st birthday. When we told the bartender we got free shots. That and the drinks we got were delicious and pretty potent; i was lit after a free shot and one …

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Racism. ZERO STARS. I don't understand it. Two times in one night we are told we cannot get into a place because we have sneakers on. In BOTH places,...

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60

Stopped for drinks. I felt really old.

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Only came because they are in the program, food was ok. Service and atmosphere were great.

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Great Happy Hour! Love this place

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Discriminatory towards the clothes you wear. It's a bar and grill not a high class society people. Will not return simply because I the pants I wore were 'too baggy' and was told to not step foot in the place.

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60

I went for night life, nothing really special. They didn't have some of the drinks we ordered, at one point some one dropped their glass and it shattered, they didn't really do a good job at cleaning it up since a piece of glass had penetrated my shoe and cut my foot.

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I enjoyed the Tuesday night Karaoke.

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They deal with me, which is no easy task I assure you.

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The food and service have both gone downhill. It used to be one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in Richmond. But after our last meal, the enchiladas were not very flavorful, and the chips were a little stale and the salsa was extremely mild.

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It was a snowy day and limited customers, but service was better than in the past.

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SO much fun! I'm so glad a friend introduced me. I go every weekend now and you will ALWAYS find me dancing on that stage all night (minus a few cigarette breaks)! Definitely worth the night life.

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80

Went there for my cousins 21st. It was fun the drinks are we're good the bouncers were really nice to us. The only thing was that there were a ton of college students there that were a little crazy. Good place for college students not so much for people older then that.

Decent food, server disappeared

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60

Food was good & not too expensive. The mango guacamole was tasty and unique. Our server disappeared after giving us our check, before allowing us to pay. I haven't seen that one before. Otherwise, a pretty good experience.

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it was ok.

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It was ok. New beer pong tourney rules are really bad. Ruins the tournament

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5 star

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Food order was not correct, drink order not correct, server was not attentive to our needs. Had to ask for the check, had to ask for refills.

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Good environment

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5 star

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Although getting here can be a bit involved, it is well worth the drive. The food was very, very good as was the service!

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I went for drinks and music on my birthday, cleanliness, food, etc not a major concern. But definitely a fun place to go and will return next time I'm in Richmond!

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80

Love going to Cha Cha's for the Happy Hour specials. Service is always very friendly and quick.

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20

Need to post a clear dress code! Always have a problem with people getting in...

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40

I sat outside on the patio...table and surrounding area had debris...and the flys drove me into the bar area half way through ining.
Staff was personable, just lacked any sense of urgency in getting orders taken and getting the food out. The restaurant was very slow at the time. Over all, the experience was just OK... neither terrible nor memorable...the three tacos I ordered were also...

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100

Great music last night!!

Invisible

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20

We have loved cha cha's for a long time. It's a great spot for in-the-city Mexican food. Our visit tonight - it was like we were invisible. There were no more than 6 customers at the bar and three bartenders. I sat with an empty beer for 5 minutes until my wife grabbed a bus boy to ask for a...

Good food, but that's about all that's good

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60

Let me say that for a Mexican cantina, the food was pretty good. My wife and I skipped the fajitas, tacos, burritos, etc. and each had a had a salad: my wife, the Cancun Salad; me, the taco salad. Both pretty good.
The two guys and one gal waiting on tables, pleasant enough, seemed to be a little overwhelmed, skitting...

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Ordered some fajitas for pickup. Its a pretty massive meal for the price. They were ready before I could walk over there from the office

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I had the fish tacos which were among the best that I ever had. My wife had a chicken quesadilla. Our server was very attentive.

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5 star

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Fine

Southwestern YUM

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Burrito's are Wonderful!! We never got to Richmond without getting a beef burrito with queso on the side....

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40

Restaurant wasn't busy at all and our server was actually a bartender. Regardless, she was not attentive and made us await repeatedly (for ordering, receiving food, and getting our check).

Average at Best

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40

We went to this restaurant because the restaurant next door (Society American Bistro) let their chef go and had a very limited menu. Really wish I went some where else. The food was tasteless and didn't enjoy any of it. We were a party of 5 and no one enjoyed their food. The waitress/bar tender was sweet and did a...

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I was an out-of-towner and looking to relax at a local venue. The staff was amazingly friendly and made us feel very welcome. I will definitely go back whenever I'm back in town!

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Had a problem with me dancing on stage with a girl....kicked me out for it...I think they were mad because of my dance moves....

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5 star

Watch your money

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40

My husband and I ordered a beer and mixed drink. I paid with a $100 that I was also planning to use for the rest of the night.
After we had our drinks we waited for the bartenders to wait on us but never did. The girl who made our drinks and another guy kept making eye contact with us...

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The food is always good, but on one waiter at lunch time is just poor. A owner/manager pitched in to help, but hire another person to work the tables if you want the lunch crowd when time matters. Been several times before and always have to really think about going back since service does not appear to improve.

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Went for a friends birthday, thinking it would be fun. THe place was trashy and the "bartenders" would not serve me. I waited at the bar for twenty minutes while the barteder only served the guys walking up to the bar. The bathroom was trashed. We caught girls doing cocain in bathroom and had to walk under a waterfall(it looked like the a/c was leaking in to the hall) to get to the bathroom

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A scummy shit hole where it's okay to touch women's asses.

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4 star

Good food

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We were in town for the national bike race and we wanted Mexican and found this near the hotel. Service was fast, food was excellent, and price fair. Only complaint by my wife is they had no wine. Overall a really good experience

RACIAL PROFILING

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Around 11pm, I went to visit Cha Cha's last night. I had been waiting all week to go and celebrate. I was with an African American friend and a caucasian friend (I am also African American) and as soon as I step up to get my ID checked, the bouncer says "no leggings" but they allowed girls in with skirts...

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40

How can I describe the tacos here? Are they bad? No. Are they good? No. They are what they are. They are as American as it gets. Ground beef, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and topped...

LESSON LEARNED. Stay away from this place. About a week ago, I went in the evening for the first time and honestly haven't felt such regret in a while. Paid $2 for the coat attendant to watch...

Do not go to this place !!!!I was there on Saturday Feb 8th of 2014 with a group of friends when I witnessed a bouncer who is about 6'7 grab some guy we don't even know who is about 5'8 from the...

Cha Chas is Definitely Slipping

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20

Richmond has a lot of restaurants. They are constantly opening, closing and/or rebranding. The city's residents are obviously fickle when it comes to dining out. I had not been to Cha Chas in a fairly long time, so a friend and I headed there for lunch the other day. When we arrived the place was clearly crowded but there were...

Fun night out

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80

We came for the bar - not the grill. The bartenders were great and we had a truly fun night out for a business trip. Nice crowd, cool place. Would definitely go back!

A rowdy good time. A girlfriend and I went to Cha Cha's last Saturday night. The servers were very sweet. We both really enjoyed the chips and salsa; so few restaurants get it right. I had the mango shrimp tacos. They were good, maybe too much mango for my taste? For $10, though, I got 3 stuffed tacos and was too full to finish the meal. If you're looking for a quiet spot, this isn't it. This...

Cool bar, especially if I were younger and single, but the food was average Mexican at best. Guacamole was average at best and fajita was the same. Enjoy the drinks and nice staff, just eat before...

Good Lunch Spot. Usually a quick and tasty lunch. Wait staff is friendly but sometimes spread thin. Love the chips and fresh mild salsa. My favorites are tacos on Tuesday, and pork burrito on Wednesday ($2 off days).

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100

Always a great atmosphere and the bartenders and servers are very pleasant. The food is fresh and is presented in a refreshing way. Definitely try the Fajitas! And they have the best Margaritas... only $3 for happy hour!

AWFUL Experience at Cha Cha's. My friends and I went to dinner at Cha Cha's on July 3rd and we went to order, only to find out that they were OUT OF rice, salsa, AND chips! It's a Mexican restaurant and they were out of necessary staples. Instead of telling us that after we sat down, the server took our orders and later came back after they were out of chips to ask me if I still wanted the...

Garbage

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20

I work in the bottom so I have had the misfortune of people from work wanting to go here.\r
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I am a fish taco fan. Love 'em. First, the 3-4 times(I like to give a place plenty of chances before writing them off) I have gotten this dish…

Garbage

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20

I work in the bottom so I have had the misfortune of people from work wanting to go here.

I am a fish taco fan. Love 'em. First, the 3-4 times(I like to give a place plenty of chances before writing them off) I have gotten this dish there the recipe was radically different. They didn't change the menu, different cooks just do whatever with whatever order they get. My friends have the same experience with other dishes, the recipe, ingredients and sides are never the same from day to day.

Second... Its always cold. Literally, my food is always cold. Not luke-warm, COLD.

Third... ...

Pleasantly surprised!!

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80

It had been a year or longer since I had made my way back to Cha Cha's for lunch. I was expecting the same experience as long ago, with poor service and food that didn't satisfy my taco craving. Apparently they've been working hard on these little details (and BIG ones!) and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. The menu was new, with burgers that left your mouth watering. I took a chance, and it was well worth it! Since then I've been back to try the tacos again and once again, I left full and happy. Service was much better, the ambience greatly improved, and an overall warmth in...

Worst place in Shockoe Slip

Average Rating
20

I hate to see waitresses assume tips. When I called one out on this she threw the change back directly in my face. I had to contact the BBB because the owner would not respond to my calls for 10 days. This establishment is an atrocity and an affront to the restaurant industry.

Pros

+ Attractive ambience and good music

Cons

- Bad service, shady owner & management

Steer clear of this one!

Average Rating
20

Stay away. I don't even know what else to say. My fiance and I went out to eat this past weekend and while walking around. trying to decide where to get some food, we happened across chachas. We decided to grab a bite to eat there. Luck was NOT on our side. Our waitress was rude, inconsiderate, and in general, not very pleasant. I am not very familiar with Mexican (or in this case, imitation Mexican) cuisine. She let me know by her tone of voice, and her attitude, that she thought I was stupid. She asked if I had any questions, and when I did in fact have a question, she answered me...

Dirty

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20

If your looking for a place to go and your I don't know....20 it's great...over 35ish and your out of place! Not the best food, terrible ambience, etc.....good thought but just doesn't quite cut it.

So-so Mexican in a good location

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60

We went on a week night and sat on the patio. The patio was nice, the restaurant was quiet and we had excellent service. The cocktails were so-so. The menu was reasonably priced but limited and didn't have many Mexican options (mainly tex mex I suppose). When we got our meals my burrito was cold. I sent it back and nicely asked if they could heat it up. I was given a brand new meal, also stone cold. So I didn't get to eat. My companions enjoyed their meals but they seemed pretty plain. The waitress was very apologetic and took the burrito of the bill without me asking. I would...

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90

Lee and I tried Cha Cha's Cantina, a more upmarket Mexican restaurant in Shockoe Slip along East Cary Street. The weather was uncommonly nice for early July, so we elected to eat on the well-appointed patio complete with Christmas lights and an old army Jeep. The inside of the restaurant is reminiscent of a typical Mexican cantina. There are live bands late at night and the cantina stays open...

Sorry excuse for a Mexican restaurant

Average Rating
20

I have been to this restaurant on numerous occassions (don't ask why I kept going back), and it has gotten worse every time. Initially I was very excited to discover that a Mexican place was open downtown, since it's where I work. The only other Mexican around is Cafe Ole. This restaurant is neither authentic, nor good. The food is so average and tasteless that it is a waste of your time. Go to Cafe Ole instead (rocking burritos, although technically not authentic Mexican). No more Cha Cha's for me!

Pros

+ Location

Cons

- Everything else

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Since 2006, Cha Chas Cantina has been providing Eating Places from Richmond.

Cha Chas Cantina can be found at E Cary St 1419. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Richmond there are 200 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

Welcome to Cha Chas Cantina where we specialize in southwestern cuisine and freshly squeezed delicious margaritas among other favorites! ​ We take pride in entertaining our guest no matter their occasion. We can Cater any event and match any budget. ​ Cha Chas provides a unique experience on a nightly basis. We encourage our guest to call and ask for details. We also have a patio to enjoy any...

Cha Cha's Cantina's menu includes margaritas, wings, nachos, soups, salads, tacos, burritos, margarita pie, and fried ice cream. They have Fiesta Night every Friday.

Southwestern grill located in shockoe bottom, #RVA. Known for Waterpong Wednesday's. DJ's Wed-Sat. Hours 11am-2am, daily.

Cha Cha's specializes in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including their house specialties and other customer favorites. Their cuisine is served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, they promise their inventive menu and attentive...

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