Chavela's Menu (2025 Update)
Chavela's, a vibrant Mexican bar in Brooklyn, offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options, perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Known for its cozy ambiance, Latinx-owned Chavela's is a popular spot on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Their standout dishes include flavorful guacamole and traditional Mexican favorites like Huevo con bistec. Customers praise the attentive service and welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for groups and families. Don't miss their To Go cocktails like the Margarita or Sangria, perfect for enjoying at home. With gender-neutral restrooms and a commitment to sustainability with reusable tableware, Chavela's is a must-visit for authentic Mexican cuisine in Crown Heights.
To Go Beverages
Coca Cola
Seltzer
To Go Agua Fresca
Fresh OJ
Fresh Carrot Juice
Fresh Grapefruit Juice
To Go Margarita
To Go Sangria
To Go Campechana
To Go Cocktails
To Go Beer
To Go Beer
Guacamole
Avocado, Onions, Jalapenos, Tomato, Cilantro, Lime Juice, Salt, Pepper. *Vegan
Trout Guacamole
With smoked trout, pico de gallo and morita chile salsa.
Trio of Salsas
Salsa verde, salsa roja and pico de gallo made fresh daily.
Esquites
Corn, epazote, jalapenos, onions, chipotle mayo and cotija cheese.
Tamale
poblano peppers, queso blanco, tomato, onion, jalapeno corn masa tamale
Tamale Oaxaqueo
handmade corn masa, pork short rib, hoja santa, wrapped in banana leaf, mole Oaxaqueo.
Taquitos de Cangrejo
4 crispy tacos filled with crab meat, served with salsa verde, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Camarones al Ajillo
Garlic shrimp, guajillo peppers and toasted telera bread.
Aguachile Ceviche
Shrimp with red onion, pico de gallo, serrano chiles, avocado & charred chips.
Empanadas
Crab, shrimp and spinach empanadas (2 per order) with smokey chipotle tomato sauce.
Taquitos de Birria
four crispy beef taquitos, onion, lime, cilantro, consome broth
Pescadilla
Sweet plantain handmade masa 'quesadilla' with shrimp, salmon, and crabmeat. Topped with lettuce, queso fresco & crema. Served with a smokey tomato sauce.
Salmon Taquitos
3 salmon tacos al pastor style, grilled pineapple, cilantro, onion, salsa macha
Tostada
Avocado or chicken tinga with refried beans, lettuce, queso and crema with chipotle salsa, cabbage and pickled jalapeo. Crab tostada comes with refried beans, cabbage, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo.
Apps
Ensaladas y Sopas
Ensalada Chavela's
Mixed greens, tomatoes, tortilla strips, queso fresco and cilantro vinaigrette. *Can make it vegan.
Ensalada Mercado
Roasted corn, sweet peppers, tomato, mushrooms, zucchini, avocado, mixed greens& roasted red pepper-lime vinaigrette. *Can make it vegan.
Sopa Tortilla
Chicken, tomatillos, tortilla strips and crema.
Sopa Frijoles
Black bean soup with queso, crema and pico de gallo. *Can make it vegan.
Ensalada Nopales
cactus, mixed greens, pickled jalapeos, oregano, queso fresco, olive oil
Nopales Taco
Cactus, avocado, pico de gallo and queso fresco. *Can make it vegan.
Aguacate Taco
Avocado, queso fresco, black beans, pico de gallo and salsa verde. *Can make it vegan.
Bistec Taco
Braised steak, cilantro, onions and salsa roja
Pescado Taco
Baja style fried tilapia, chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico del gallo and lime.
Carne Taco
Pork enchilado, cilantro, pineapple and salsa verde.
Tinga Taco
Chipotle marinated chicken with pico de gallo and lettuce.
Shrimp Taco
Pan seared shrimp, pico de gallo with cabbage & chipotle mayo
Mole Taco
Chicken mole over rice*contains nuts, gluten and other allergens.
Mushroom Taco
Mushrooms, onions, poblano peppers, corn, crema
Tacos
Quesadillas
Handmade Tinga Quesadilla
Chicken braised with tomato and chipotle. Handmade with corn masa and topped with lettuce, queso fresco and crema.
Handmade Queso Quesadilla
Queso oaxaca and epazote. Handmade with corn masa and topped with lettuce, queso fresco and crema.
Gringa Short Rib Quesadilla
Flour tortilla quesadilla with braised short rib, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo, salsa roja
Gringa Brisket Quesadilla
flour tortilla quesadilla with beef brisket braised in banana leaf, monterrey jack cheese, salsa verde
Gringa Shrimp Quesadilla
Flour tortilla quesadilla with shrimp al pastor style, monterrey jack cheese, grilled pineapple and salsa macha
Gringa Queso Quesadilla
Flour tortilla quesadilla with Monterrey jack cheese, salsa
Aguacate Torta
Avocado and queso Oaxaca, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo. Traditional Mexican street sandwiches served on telera bread with refried bean spread.
Milanesa Torta
Traditional Mexican street sandwich served on telera bread with refried bean spread. Breaded chicken cutlet, avocado, lettuce, tomato, & jalapeo mayo.
Carne Enchilada Torta
Pork enchilada, cabbage, salsa verde and cilantro. Traditional Mexican street sandwiches served on telera bread with refried bean spread.
Chili Relleno Torta
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with queso, topped with a light tomato sauce.
Pescado Torta
fried polluck fish sandwich, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, chipotle mayo, avocado puree
Tortas
Platos Fuertes
Flautas
Chicken or potato; served with rice, beans, lettuce, chipotle salsa, queso fresco and crema. *Can make it vegan: only potato.
Chile Relleno
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with queso fresco, served in a light tomato sauce with rice and beans.
Enchiladas
Chicken or cheese; with salsa verde or mole served with rice, beans, queso fresco and crema.
Shrimp Enchiladas
with tomatoes, lettuce, onions and salsa verde
Aurelia's Mole
Chicken slowly simmered in a traditional mole sauce, served with rice, black beans and tortillas. Choice of:Mole Poblano - sweet & savory traditional mole sauce *contains nutsMole Verde - bright, green mole sauce simmered with nopales
Molcajete de Carnitas
Pork slow roasted and served in a molcajete dish with cactus salad, avocado, refried beans, soft tortillas and salsa boracha.
Camarones a la Mexicana
Shrimp simmered with tomatoes, jalapeos and onions, served with rice.
Pescado a la Veracruzana
Salmon baked in a banana leaf with olives, capers, tomatoes, sweet peppers and rice.
Bistec Tampiquena
12oz Sirloin steak with roasted poblanos, onions,guacamole, queso quesadilla, refried beans and salsa verde.
Pastel Azteca
Tortillas layered with roasted poblano peppers, corn, squash blossom, mushrooms, caramelized onions, queso Oaxaca, crema fresca, topped with roasted tomato sauce served with side salad. *Can make it vegan.
Plato Don Veg
With roasted vegetables and corn. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco and soft tortillas. *Can make it vegan.
Plato Don Carne
With chipotle chicken and bistec. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo,queso fresco and soft tortillas.
Plato Don Pescado
With shrimp and salmon. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo,queso fresco and soft tortillas.
Fajitas Mixtas
shrimp, chorizo and sirloin steak with peppers, onions, rice, refried beans and corn tortillas
Pozole Rojo
Pork hominy stew with guajillo broth served with two refried bean tostadas, queso, crema, onion, oregano, radish, lime and lettuce.
Costillas
Braised pork short ribs in mole verde with nopales and mushrooms served with rice, beans and tortillas
Cochinita Pibil
lamb shank braised in achiote and citrus, served with nopales, refried beans, corn tortillas and habanero pickled cabbage
Side Chips
Side Rice & Beans
Vegan.
Side Black Beans
*Vegan
Side Rice
*Vegan
Side Refried Beans
*Vegan
Side Rice & Refried Beans
*Vegan
Side Tortillas
Side Pico de Gallo
Side Crema
Side Queso Fresco
Side Guacamole
Side Platanos
Side Chipotle Mayo
Side Grilled Chicken
Side Habanero
Side Salsa Verde
Side Limes
Side Salsa Mole
Side Verduras
Roasted vegetables
Side Avocado
Sides
Postres
Churros
Cinnamon churros with chocolate sauce.
Flan
Rich vanilla custard in caramelized sugar.
Bread Pudding
Mezcal infused chocolate bread pudding with raisins.
Tres Leches Cake
Light sponge cake, soaked in sweet milk, chantilly whipped cream, pecans, peach, strawberry
Torrejas
Tres leches french toast with a berry compote & house made panela syrup.
Huevos Rancheros
3 fried eggs over corn tortillas with refried beans and ranchero or tomatillo salsa.
Huevos con Rajas
2 eggs over easy with roasted potatoes, poblanos, caramelized onions,refried beans, melted queso oaxaca and crema.
Chilaquiles
Tortillas simmered in a choice of salsa verde or mole, served with 2 fried eggs, queso fresco, crema and refried beans.
Chavela's Omelette
avocado, bacon, Oaxaca cheese, chorizo-potato hash, mixed greens
Huarache
Handmade thick corn tortilla with refried bean spread, topped with spicy pork or verduras, lettuce, queso fresco, crema and two fried eggs.
Eggless Plato Don
Chilaquiles, potato hash, refried beans, roasted vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco, & soft tortillas.
Bistec con Huevo
6 oz sirloin, chorizo hash, salsa verde, fried egg
Pollo Horno
Roasted half chicken with rice, black beans, & salsa on the side.
Breakfast Hash
beef short ribs, onions, sweet peppers, mole verde sauce, over easy egg
Alambres
sliced sirloin steak, onions, sweet peppers, guajillo sauce, melted Oaxaca cheese, refried beans & corn tortillas
Pescado a la Talla
Pan seared salmon, guajillo sauce, arroz moro, cabbage, bell peppers, onion, cilantro, lime
Torta Maanera
Scrambled egg sandwich with chorizo, black bean spread, & queso Oaxaca on telera bread.
Chorizo con Papas Torta
Chorizo potato hash sandwich, crema fresca, lettuce, pickled jalapeo's, pinto bean spread