La cha cha chá menu overview
Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, LA Cha Cha Chá offers a vibrant fusion of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. With a menu that dazzles from starters to desserts, this stylish restaurant is perfect for food lovers craving authentic flavors with a modern twist.
Starters
Begin your culinary journey with LA Cha Cha Chá's inventive starters that combine fresh ingredients and bold Mexican flavors. The Guacamole features creamy avocado blended with shallot and a kick of jalapeno oil, served alongside crisp corn chips. For seafood lovers, the Ceviche offers cured shrimp marinated in coconut brine with kumquat and nasturtium for a refreshing bite, while the Aguachile Negro presents raw Baja yellowtail complimented by cucumber, radish, and onion.
- Calamari with masa crust, burnt onion, togarashi, cilantro remoulade, and zarandeado mayo
- Tamal de Quelites featuring wild greens, poblano cream, and queso fresco
- Papas Chipotle with chipotle aioli, morita vinaigrette, mint, and cilantro
- Caesar Salad featuring sweet gem lettuce, charred scallion, croutons, and white anchovy
- Ensalada de Melon with seasonal melon, radish, watercress, citrus, and whipped ricotta
- Bone Marrow Esquites combining roasted bone marrow, corn, parmesan cheese, and chapulin aioli
- Chochoyote featuring masa dumpling in birria jus with beet and gigante bean
- Queso Fundido with Chihuahua and Menonita cheese, chorizo, nopales, and roasted pepper
Mains
For the main courses, LA Cha Cha Chá presents an enticing range that celebrates the depth of Mexican flavors with a sophisticated edge. The Enfrijolada offers sweet potato and scallion bathed in rich black bean sauce and crema, while tacos like Taco de Pollo and Taco de Chicharrón showcase juicy chicken thigh with habanero salsa and confit pork belly with salsa roja respectively.
- Dorados with carnitas, salsa fresca, cotija cheese, and cilantro
- Quesabirria blending Chihuahua cheese, brisket, jardin, and consommé
- Tostada Terraza featuring blue fin tuna, crispy cilantro, and chile morita aioli
- Tostada de Callo with Baja bay scallop, cucumber, fennel, and chintextle aioli
- Pescado Cha Cha Cha, a halibut dish with salsa Veracruz and marinated onions
- Chicken Mole with grilled Mary's half chicken, stonefruit mole, and charred plum
- Carnitas made from heritage confit pork served with garden salad and pico de gallo
- Milanesa featuring a breaded pork chop with serrano, cilantro, and garlic jus
- Carne Asada with skirt steak, beef tallow, grilled vegetables, and escabeche
Desserts
Complete your meal with LA Cha Cha Chá's decadent desserts, which offer a perfect balance of sweetness and traditional flavors. The signature LA Churro is elevated with Thai tea cream, Jamaica jam, and rompope, delivering a uniquely delightful experience. For a smoother finish, the White Chocolate Flan with passionfruit offers a luscious and refreshing finale.
Drinks and specials
LA Cha Cha Chá complements its exquisite dishes with a lively bar offering expertly crafted cocktails and a selection of beer and wine, perfect for enjoying on their spacious garden terrace. Whether you're here for brunch, lunch, or dinner, the specials menu adds an element of surprise, featuring seasonal and innovative creations reflecting the chef's passion for balancing innovation with tradition.
Experience authentic modern Mexican cuisine with a vibrant atmosphere that invites you to savor every bite and sip.
