Press
"Taquitos de cangrego are perfectly balanced with sweet crabmeat and spicy salsa verde" - MICHELIN 2020
"Perfectly made Mexican classics are the name of the game here at Chavela's, which has emerged as a neighborhood treasure" - MICHELIN 2019
"This Crown Heights Mexican “shines” with “fantastic” cooking, “quick” service and prices that “don't hurt”; sure, “there's always a wait” to get in, but the reward – at least according to margarita fans – is a “permanent smile on your face. " - Zagat
"No matter what you get to eat, make sure to order some draft margaritas, too - they’re discounted during Happy Hour" - The Infatuation
"First things first, this place does not F around when it comes to tequila and mescal" - Thrillist
"Chavela’s offers Mexican food in a colorful, busy space at a reasonable price, with lunch and brunch set-price options that are some of the neighborhood’s best-value meals." - NY Eater 2019
"This is a true neighborhood spot, and it gets clobbered at brunch and busy during happy hour, which features slightly fizzy on-tap margaritas ($6)." - Village Voice 2013
"Crown Heights locals can tuck into homestyle Mexican grub at this bright, 60-seat cantina." - Timeout 2011