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For four star Caribbean, try Cha Cha Chicken in Santa Monica. Here's a place to get good food. This place is located in the Santa Monica area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Chicken is awkwardly located on the corner of Pico Blvd and Ocean Ave. You can't really miss it. It's a bright multi-colored acid trip of a gay musical set disguised as a Caribbean...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Ropa Vieja is definitely the dish worth coming to Cha Cha for!! The tender shredded beef is both smoky and spicy and the vegetables really complete the dish.The Cha Cha Chicken was overcooked and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wacky place but the food is really good. It has a great deal of "Carribean" authenticty with painted oil drums, tropical oil cloth table covers, and no indoor dining. The jerk chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my mom and had a great experience. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but it truly has some excellent and authentic Caribbean food. Plantains are so good. The cha cha...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. Everything has been said already, so I will focus on what moms care about--it is baby/kid friendly, they have high chairs, but no kids menu that I saw. There is casual outdoor seating, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've never ordered enchiladas at a restaurant before, but based on the recommendations from yelp for the spicy jerk chicken enchiladas, i thought i would be "adventurous." i was happily surprised...a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PLANTAINS!!! Need I say more!? Cute little place right on the corner, great if you are within walking distance. Small parking area. Chicken enchiladas are pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived up in West L.A. this would be one of my favorite places to grab lunch. Their jerk chicken dish is amazing! Great prices too!
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the ropa Vijea, very tasty. (With extra jerk sauce)
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THIS PLACE IS AWESOME. The colorful vibe is really fun. Get the jerk chicken enchiladas. A cool place to take a friend that's in town visiting when you go to the beach or something...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was nice... I tried their spicy jerk chicken enchiladas... It was really good... You do get a lot of food on your plate... I really liked their lemonade... I think from most places I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I possibly say that hasn't been said before? Probably not much. Still, here're my two cents for those who fancy reading more raving reviews about this vibrant corner joint.I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today I saw Taylor Swift with black hair for the first time and I said "Wow-- She looks good enough to eat." I had the same reaction after seeing the Jerk Chicken Enchiladas from Cha Cha Chicken. This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The outdoor only seating was improved this year.Plan on waiting in line for some really yummy jerked chicken enchiladas. Try their seasonal juices.Parking is pretty bad, so plan to park & walk if the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to pass this shack all the time while in Santa Monica. I'm not sure why I never stopped in to have a bite until yesterday.The gay boyfriend and I grabbed lunch to go. I ordered the half chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally went here for the first time today and was disappointed. I got the jerk veggie wrap, which was basically lavash wrap with white rice, black beans, and a few grilled carrots and celery pieces...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coconut fried chicken...YUM. Some pieces were more coconut-y than others though, I'll give Brent W. that. Plantains were good, but a little over-hyped. Got the half order, and apparently by "half"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is okay, the coconut chicken really did not taste like coconut or the best chicken some parts i could not even tell what part it came from, you had to put a lot of sauce on it to get any...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Chicken makes me wanna cha cha, or some other sort of happy dance from awesome food. I was visiting a friend who lived right next to this place, and we decided to grab some grub there one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was a dark, foggy night, with few people out and a blank haze hanging over the west side. Streetlights seemed dim and cars drove slowly on Ocean Blvd. as myself and a couple of buddies...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know when you're on a tight budget (maybe you went overboard on those shoes or just booked tickets to Vegas - AGAIN), and you make plans to have dinner with someone, and you don't want to spend a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing much here...other than a great little, casual, outdoor, island joint in a quiet neighborhood right by the beach.Can I get another Cubano Mulato?
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. What brought my friends and I there was the scent of the food a couple blocks away. It's colorful, vibrant, casual and has great food. I had the signature chicken dish and loved...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the Cha Cha Chicken dish for lunch today. Not bad, but could have used a little more kick. Their special jerk marinade is quite good, and will probably stay as "secret recipe" for quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here, I saw Suge Knight here mobbing down on about 6 plates of food. That's when I knew I was in for a good lunch. The place has a Carribean vibe complete with sticky vinyl...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So sad. I had such high hopes but was just not impressed. Atmosphere- Interesting alley joint feel to it. Verrryyy casual.Food- The jerk sauce was so so. =(
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's bright colors and shabby chic niche at a crossroad, make it an extraordinary, eye-catching meeting place for a quick sit down lunch with a friend or turn a first dinner date into a spicy dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No need to go to the Caribbeans now!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
File this under one of the best West side places to eat in the summer. The outside only dining makes for a perfect casual summer lunch. Not to mention, you can bring your own booze. I suggestion the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Cha Cha Chicken is like taking your taste buds on a mini vacation to the Caribbean. Pretty fitting for a place within view of the ocean, no?Food: I've seen this place hundreds of times while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you know why I think Tara C is related to Takeru Kobayashi? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeru_Kobayashi Because she devoured her Jerk Chicken Combo like nobody's business. What a good place to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A beautiful day for delicious Caribbean food by the beach! I've been wanting to try Cha Cha for a long time and I finally went down there today with Kenny L. The parking situation is hit or miss,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My perfect workday is when I can sneak out for a lunch break on a sunny Santa Monica afternoon and escape to the tropical retreat that is Cha Cha Chicken. Their patio always has room and is shaded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Chicken is Fa Fa Fabulous!The food is just as tasty in your mouth as the descriptions on the menu sound.The vibe inside the place is little Havana meets Venice area. The outdoor dining ares is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
jerk chicken enchiladas are the best!and their watermelon-lime juice was yummmmmmmmmm.a great reason to go to the beach!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, some times you need to listen to your kids. My son has aquired a very good taste for foods. He suggested this place one day when I came down to visit with him. I really enjoyed their jerk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Crap. Had the quarter chicken (spicy) w/plantains and rice...amaaaaazazaing. You basically order at the window and they bring your food to you. I've been thinking about that meal for a few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Jamaican cuisine in this tiny spot. All seating is outdoors and it's cool here as they get the Ocean breeze.I had the Cha Cha Chicken which came with 2 sides. My choices were probably the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I decided to exercise and ride our bikes from her house to Cha Cha Chicken. It was my first time so I didn't know what to order. She recommended the jerk chicken enchiladas and they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never seen my boyfriend happier than the day I brought home Cha Cha's jerk chicken as a treat one dull Thursday. Seriously. Never happier.Amazing little joint, with cheap and filling sweet spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A must when I'm visiting or staying in Santa Monica. Quality, cheap filling Jamaican Grub. I really dig the namesake special cha cha chicken. 1/2 a bird with black beans and rice, fried sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Chicken has the greatest Jerk Chicken Wings I have ever had and the watermelon lemonade was great too. If you have familiy in town, like Ed, you can park at any of the giant 6 story parking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven by this place hundreds of times but never thought to stop. It's too bad, because the food was great. I got the chicken enchiladas with plantains and "dirty" rice and beans. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this funky lil cariibean shack on the side of the road serves up some really bad ass jerk chicken. some items on the menu can be hit or miss. like forget about the tostada thing. what you need to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great jerk chicken sandwhich to take to venice beach!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
THEY WILL TOW YOU WHILE YOU EAT!I've eaten at this place for years. Always seemed cool. Pretty colors. Decent food. Good service -- in and out in under an hour. But if you stay...I had family in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Choices, choices, choices... one too manyHadn't heard about this place until on YelpAn adventure into Santa Monica's tropicsColorful, Caribbean, Cool ocean breezeHot, spicy jerk sauce smothered on my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't even say enough great things about this place. After visiting only twice, I am completely addicted. Everything is great. Don't expect some fancy place. It's a deliberately tacky little home...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read any of my other reviews, you'll know that I am not an adventurous eater. However, a good friend suggested this place for lunch and being too lazy to come up with any other ideas, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I was very surprised to find a Caribbean place with a chicken specialty (I expected seafood...), so that was really nice, and they had a lot of vegetarian options, which made me happy....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some good eats, that are pretty cheap, ride your bike to the colorful and clashing Santa Monica "shack."Cha cha Chicken has some great crowd-pleasing items like it's jerk chicken, but I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I've been here a couple of times and every time, the food's been fresh, flavorful, with a fun atmosphere. I usually get the enchilidas and the sauce they put on it is sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One, two, cha cha cha.One, two, cha cha chaTwo dishes and two drinks = $26.xxGood Chicken, but stick with the dark meat as the white meat was a tad on the dry side but still tender. If you are a heat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the restaurants I went to on a recent LA trip, this was the most charming, by far. A cute little outdoor cafe right near the beach in Santa Monica, Cha Cha has a range of Jamaican/Caribbean...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Husband and I love this place, we take all our out of town guests here. I love the Ropa Vieja and plantains! I get it every time! But most of all, I love the overall vibe, I like being that close...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, chill atmosphere & cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place! Went here on a Friday night and the place was packed! It's definitely a fun restaurant to relax with friends. We queued up and ordered at the counter and were able to find some open...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! What can I say, you'll get a generous portion of tasty food and you won't have to pay the high Santa Monica prices. Start with the Jerk Chicken Enchiladas and an Aquas Fresca. Sit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love their spicy jerk enchiladas. Great food, great location, hard to beat if you want to head to the beach afterward. Go, now!
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here with some friends for a quick lunch. The place is really nice and casual -- you order from the counter and then they bring the food out to you. The guy behind the counter was super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there's anything I know in the world, it's that Wedding Crashers taught me all I need to know about the world. And I recognized my soul's counterpoint in my plate of enchiladas. In love.I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch today (Monday), and we were the only people in the restaurant. It was overcast, so that may have had something to do with the lack of people. I tried the Cha Cha chicken, which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummm! I had the cha cha chicken (1/4 chicken) with two sides: I chose spicy french fries and red cabbage slaw which were both delicious. The sauce for the chicken's delicious and the chicken itself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally awesome restaurant right near Santa Monica Beach.I love this place. The food is excellent and it's an ideal shack-style beach restaurant--and a great place to take someone for a casual lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in here after a long day at the beach, with friends. As we walked over, an outgoing patron stopped and asked us if we were going to eat here. We said yes, and he excitedly told us it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like the previous reviewer I also came here after spending the day at Venice with 4 friends to relax and get some Caribbean food. When we arrived there was decent line of maybe 6 or so people ahead of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice. Gotta love the urban-meets-the-beach feel with walk up window only service. Very casual. Being that there are not many Caribbean restaurants around anymore (there used to be tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! a West Side Treasure!The patio dining and Caribbean atmosphere is perfectly set a block 1/2 from the beach. Although the lunch lines are long the servers are quick and the food has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After spending a nice sunny day in the Venice / Santa Monica / Marina del Rey area, it's pretty sweet to just kick back and chill at Cha Cha Chicken. At first, I thought it was a indoor restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Basically an amazing find! Thank you to everyone that gave CCC a good review. I have not had Caribbean food in sometime and CCC did not disappoint. I had the Cha Cha Chicken, my two friends had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was a beautiful day last weekend in Santa Monica, so I spent the day outdoors in the Santa Monica/Venice Beach area. Cha Cha Chicken is where I ended up for lunch. You order first and then sit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a no-frills California jewel within walking distance from the beach and the Santa Monica pier. I've kind of been making it mandatory for myself to take a walk down there after I eat here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Santa Monica for three days and we ate at Cha Cha Chicken for lunch twice. It was so good! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was so fun and relaxed. We had no trouble finding parking....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the parking situation sucks but if you get to this little Caribbean gem on a beautfiully sunny day like I did, you'll have no complaints about the walk. You order food at the counter and then a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha chicken , the hidden Caribbean restaurant on the corner of Pico & Ocean.My favorite part by far was the lemonade. Is that ok? It really was good, like that stuff you get from your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you don't wanna cook, and you want something cheap and quick that's NOT thai, go for Cha Cha. Never eaten it there, nor would I want to, but it's 30 bucks for plenty of food for two, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just meeee:I went here for V day with the other half and it was UBERLY YUMMY!! The arnold palmer was kind of weird for me..I'm kind of a tea snob and hibiscus is so not my chinky tea. (haha)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do not think there is anything unworthy of eating or drinking on their menu.From the Spinach Quesadilla to the Mulato Cubano, from the aquas frescas to the ginger beer, it is all good!The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have driven by this place many times and decided to try it when I was at the beach and managed to get one of the converted meter parking spots round the corner. We ordered the chicken enchiladas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a five star update for a five star meal! re-visited this place over the weekend and indulged in some jerk chicken enchiladas. SO GOOD. seriously, get yourself over here on a saturday or sunday when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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This is the most amazing little place ever!!! The food is delicious, apps, entrees, sides, even the flan is absolutely perfect! We love the mulato cubano and the jerkchicken enchiladas the best, with rice &...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Chicken is a legit Caribbean dining spot right by the beach in Santa Monica walking distance from the water. The various bright colors of the restaurant along with the Caribbean beats playing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sort of torn by this place. I've passed this place for years and always thought that I should try it....and I haven't. Not until yesterday when my lovely friend suggests it as he has also wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Cha Cha Chicken, figuring you can't go wrong by choosing the restaurant's namesake dish. I was mostly right, my friend didn't like his selection, but I thought mine was fine. The chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
CHA CHA is right by the beach. I was curious what this place is all about. The beef dish I got was good. However it came out cold. I also got to try the chicken and that was good also. Definitely 3...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for this place. I was even trying to be really positive as I was eating. I'm very surprised the stars are so high, actually.Chicken IS fall off the bone tender but the sauce was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After driving by here for ages I finally had lunch here. The salmon dish was rather gross I must say. The plantains and ginger beer are the only reason I give 2 stars, and not cause they were amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome dive. Jerk enchiladas and plantains are excellent. Have gone back several times.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
At Cha Cha Chicken.. I ordered the Cha Cha Chicken dish. Surprising yes, but had to stick with something named after the place right? The chicken was cooked well and the meat fell off the bone which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's all do a dance for Cha Cha Chicken and the amazing mango-pineapple sauce that slathers their enchiladas. The heat isn't very noticeable but builds up over time, adding a complex dimension to a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We go once a week. Consistently excellent chicken. Love the sandwich and the enchiladas!!!! Must get the cantaloupe and watermelon water!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cha cha chicken: one of the greatest meals to bring in the new year~comforting, warm, spicy, hot, sweet, adventurous, full of TLC. we ordered the jerk chicken combo~jerked chicken enchiladas and jerk...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never ever tried Cha Cha Chicken before Matthew K. suggested we do a UYE here (and he didn't even make it!) but after trying the food I am SO a fan!The night in question was a dreary foggy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
byob? fresh fruit juice? jerk chicken? you can't go wrong here!came through here for amber's uye.. and this mess was bomb and fairly priced11 dollars got mequarter jerk chicken 2 sides and watermelon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I made this New Year's resolution to try a different restaurant every time I go out to eat. I told my man friend about this, & he reluctantly thought it was good idea. Since we were headed down to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha I adore you for your oven roasted 'Cha Cha Chicken' and plantains. Oh so sweet tangy tasty and delightfully proficient in protein, I remember ditching my unadventurous cronies in high school...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Jerked Chicken? I'm not sure why it's called that, and am not intrigued enough to Wikipedia it as I often do, but prior to Cha Cha, my only non-sexual experience with jerk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong with this little Caribbean gem. The owner is super cool and he serves up some deelicious food and sweet island beats.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is literally the closest restaurant to where I live, so I have a vested interest in wanting it to succeed. However, since I already live here, it didn't get a bump for the sweet location that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Cha Cha Chicken is an excellent Caribbean restaurant. It is basically a hole in the wall outdoor restaurant in the heart of Santa Monica Beach. It's located just a few blocks from the SM Pier in literally a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another classic 'Miami Cuban' type spot in a perfect location near the beach. Service is quick, courteous and the food is always better than you expected. It's really affordable even in this location...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One rainy, chilly night we headed over to Santa Monica to try out a bright, festive little nook, adorned with little palm trees, lots of tropical looking foliage and strings of colored lights swung...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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from their watermelon juice to their plantains and chicken, everything is great!! the service and environment is great, whether you want to relax or go on a date, i dont see why this would be a bad place
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Supper Club Entry #7 (My pick):I finally get to choose this week and I wanted to change it up from our regular japanese spots. We ordered pretty much everything on the menu. Best part of the meal,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you havent been here before i recommend the 1/2 jerk chicken. This dish is so flavorfull, this has to be my favorite dish of all. Ive also tried the spinach quesadilla and the coconut fried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, yum, yummy!I LOVE the jerk shrimp! Sooooo delicious! We are big on Cuban food, and hate to drive so far! This Caribbean fare is so close and convenient! My hubby who compares the ropa viega to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure everyone agrees, this place is AWESOME! I'll keep it short:Jerk Chicken Enchiladas (complete with dirty rice and beans)Freshly Made Tropical Fruit Juice (watermelon, mango/guava,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here a couple of month ago. I was very disappointed with the food. I was confused, the food was really sweet. (like they forgot misplaced the sugar or salt)However, I do like their drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place. Very Laid back and a nice atmosphere. The coconut chicken is succulent. I also like the lemonade. They play some relaxing music on the radio too. The whole place can be a refreshing break...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Cha-Cha, how you never let me down. I was ready for some food. some good food. when i saw the plate coming i was already drooling. I ate it all. The black bean soup was glorious. i wanted to lick...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me after riding bikes all day on the beach- it's true the jerk chicken enchiladas are the best thing on the menu...and its BYOB with outdoor seating.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i miss eating here!!! you have to try the jerk chicken or the jerk chicken enchiladas... absolutely delicious! perfect blend of flavors... from sweet to spicy! yummy fried plantains toooo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Get a Rickys wrap, its delicious.However, the best item on the menu that most people dont know about is a BREAKFAST item. They only serve it on weekends, but its called the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always good..The enchiladas are the best around and so are there sandwiches.A little spicy but its soo good .Casual atmosphere makes it enjoyable and relaxing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to finally eat here. We ordered a pickup (no delivery) and when we got there the food was ready to go. The staff was nice and everyone sitting seemed happy. But when we got the food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Chicken is a brightly colored restaurant on the corner of Pico and Ocean. What's great about this place is that the moment you step through the gates, you start to relax, your nerves calm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jerk chiken enchiladas--WOW! Delicious. The perfect combo of sweet, spicy and savory. Try the lemonaide with a splash of tropical tea.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omg soooo yummy! So it was homie Tony's bday today and we decided to bike over to cha cha chicken and check it out. We happened to pass by this place a couple of times and always wondered what it was....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that I can get Plantains is on my list. Any place I can go to get Plantains outside and at the beach is at the top of my list! The staff is always friendly and you don't have to wait long to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sitting outdoors near the ocean and dining on tasty Caribbean food? It sounded better than it was.To be fair, the food was decent. The corn muffins were dry, but the tuna ceviche was outstanding. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up. I vouch for the mulato cubano, dirty rice, plantains and chicken gumbo.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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The location, ambiance, and "Caribbean" menu items combine like a cirrus cloud floating across the equator. Unfortunately, the meat quality resembles something left over from a Cuban ration market. One bite of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can walk here from my office so I don't mind lunching here, but I wouldn't drive here from elsewhere because parking can be an issue.It's a pretty chill place to grab lunch and either eat in their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy Cha Cha Chicken. The seating is all outside, so go when eating outside is tolerable. The food has always tasted fresh and the combination of ingredients has made this place unique and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard not to notice this garish (I mean that as a compliment) shack (ditto) when you're driving around Santa Monica. I probably drove past it fifty times before I decided to try it out, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
amazing. you have to go if you are in the area. get the jerk chicken enchiladas... veggie eaters can ask for veggie enchiladas. every time i go to this part of sm i eat here and loooooove it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy yummy for my tummyafter a beach play-date with old mates on labor daywe walked around trying to go to the oaxacan spot next to vidiots, but it was closed, so we went to cha chait was great, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for eating at night after drinking! Plus you can BYOB. Fast service & quality food for how busy it gets. Mmm and the fried plaintains..
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was riding my bike down Ocean this evening - I just moved to SM from Chicago - and saw Cha Cha. I was SO excited because I love Carribbean food! The guy who took my order was extremely pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute little joint in a great location. The food is decent, but a bit overpriced for what you get in my opinion. I've had better fried plantains, and their spicy jerk chicken wasn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the closest lunch/dinner spots that I've got to my office.I really LOVE the atmosphere here. Sitting outside with a plate of Jerk Enchiladas, Ceviche, Pepper Shrimp, or a Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Environment:It is outdoors, shaded well, and the Santa Monica weather is amazing. The parking is a bit troublesome, but it has a very authentic feel to it.Food:I have been rating everything these days...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lot of fun, primarily due to the decor, music, and location. Set-up like a small island shack, the perimeter is lined with brightly colored shipping barrels, and the interior is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Are all the positive reviewers kidding? This place is terrible!The jerk chicken enchiladas that everyone raved about were awful. The jerk sauce was way too sweet, and there was way too much sauce on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little overpriced (go figure its Santa Monica), the restaraunt is a little hole in the wall but the food was tasty! The food has a great flavor to it, kinda like mexican food but much tastier and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for the jerk chicken. Went to Jamaica back in 2006 and this place kinda reminds me of the vibe, in a sit outside and eat jerk chicken kind of way. The jerk chicken here is pretty good,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!! i found this place through yelp and i was pleasantly surprise. Got a parking ticket. Due to the lack of parking space. Besides that. food was tasty! i got the jerk chicken enchiladas and my bf...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven by this place countless times but have never actually gone in.Today, I am happy to announce that my tastebuds took the plunge into flavorful, colorful, fabulous Caribbean goodness. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food. I've only eaten here once but I really want to go back.The first time I biked to Santa Monica I went to the beach and saw this place on the way. I was really hungry so I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Good prices and the Jrk chicken combo is the one to get. Also get the Ginger Beer. (non alcoholic) Its that simple! Trust me, I've been going there for 8 years.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had previously rated Cha Cha Chicken a 4, praising the great summertime evening atmosphere and good food, but citing the price as a 1-star-loss factor. Below is a specific outline of an experience...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great Caribbean food! Everything is consistently good: jerk chicken is spicy but not too hot, ropa nueva and ropa vieja are always good choices and the fried plantains and dirty rice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just south of the Santa Monica pier, and boy does it serve up some fabulous enchiladas!Try the jerk chicken enchiladas, served with fried plantains on the side. You can get them with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent location right off the beach in Santa Monica. Very laid back environment. This restaurant sports a nice and cozy outdoor dining area where you can soak up the CA sun and ocean breezes.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Lunch during a walk on the beach, come here on a weekend to get away from the tourists on 3rd Street. I definitely reccommend the "j*rk" (the word is forbidden on the site, but this is a description of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know when you go to a restaurant multiple times and every time you do, you tell yourself that you'll try something different?Cha Cha's is one of those places. Damn them and their Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
luckily i got to park in 1 of the 4 parking spots! wooohoo!!but i anticipated a lot more than i got. sorry to say it did not live up to my expectations.. but it was good! i just expected a lot more,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a fabulous way to spend early Sunday afternoons with my friend after my softball games. I love the colorful and laid-back decor. Reasonable prices. Definitely makes a fun date place! The Salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The jerk chicken enchildas are simply incredible; I can't think of a more perfect complement to a day at the (admittedly sewage-filled) beach. Each plate consists of several delicious elements: the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, reasonable prices, and and charming atmosphere. The jerk chicken enchilladas were deliciously tender. The sauce was very savory. Fried plantains were perfect...not too greasy and we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good:Fried plantains were excellentReasonable pricesThe bad:All outdoor seating at cheap little tables and the air was full of gnatsYou order at the counter; no table serviceThey were all out of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cha Cha Chicken. I like going there with friends, I like going there on dates, I like bringing my own beer! If you haven't been there, you should really go and have their jerk chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in the L.A. area. This is sort of Caribbean cuisine in a Mexican package, and it's really tasty. Low-cost, with in-your-face decor, and great food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum-a-rama! had the black peppered spicy shrimp dish and it was delicious. we went at night time and it was packed. while one of us waited in line the other zipped over to grab some beer at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted this Nintendo Wii game and found it on Craigslist. we arranged to meet at Cha Cha ChickenWell after i did my transaction. this place smelt great!!!!After looking around the menu i decided i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 of us went to Cha Cha chicken and tried their cha cha chicken with spicy french fries(very good!) and cabbage slaw, Ropa Vieja, and Jerk chicken combo. cha cha chicken was kind a sweet (even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With guidance from other fellow yelpers we had the jerk chicken combo (jerk chicken tostada and jerk chicken enchilada), the Cubano Mulato sandwich, a side of spicy fries, and a side of sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the jerk chicken combo (jerk chicken tostada and jerk chicken enchilada), the Cubano Mulato sandwich, and the gumbo. The jerk combo was absolutely fantastic - both items were quite flavorful!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok. It was GOOD. But I wouldn't drive from my neighborhood to have it. That's what I was expecting. Then again I WAS comparing it to Cha Cha Cha the whole time. Those are big shoes to fill.I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All seating is outside. This means it can be a little cold in the winter, but the owners do create a sorta "faux greenhouse" with clear plastic sheeting over the main dining area, so at least you can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. I had a friend staying at a hotel nearby, and we randomly wondered out to get find some food and stumbled onto this treasure-trove. The portions are huge, price is reasonable,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing (like a cuban grandma's in the back or something) food...above-and-beyond service...walking distance from beach...friendly local birds waiting for scraps...awesome soundtrack...vibrant decor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess for Jamaican food it was good, but i guess i'm just not big on jerk food, unless its short for jerky. I do like their plantains though.The outdoor seating is nice, especially when its warm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's better on a sunny day (or gloomy day for that matter) by the beach than jerk chicken enchiladas and fried plantains at Cha Cha Chicken? I lived down the block from this place for a decade and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in town. Summer time is great as it is BYOB so you can enjoy your food with an ice cold beer from Star Liquor across the street at the corner of Main and Bay. Go tos are the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I was in Jamaica. The jerk chicken, rice, beans and plantains are unbelievable. The atmosphere is great, you sit out side on a Caribbean motif patio and the service is great. Every time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I'm on vacation each time I eat here. Which isn't enough being that the drive from my home in West Hollywood to Santa Monica is only worthwhile if I have more than food on mind. Be that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Perfect for a beach day- I agree with the review below.. the jerk chicken enchiladas are the way to go!! I always get fresh watermelon juice and always wish I had more plantains!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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The jerk chicken enchaladas are incredible. I had to force myself into trying something new- the black bean soup is like heaven and the flan is PERFECT. I'm a flan conesur- and this is the best i've had in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best kept local's secret on the Westside - the Jerk Chicken Enchiladas RULE EVERY TIME.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Used to go here after a surf on Bay Street. Is there reggae playing 24/7?Yes. And that is one more reason to go!Ropa Vieja, Coconut Chicken, Fried Plantains! BAM! Even better, walk over to Bay Street...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While attending SMC I'd frequent this place religiously. The spinach quesadillas. The cantaloupe juice. The ROPA VIEJA! Oh god, and the fried bananas. The brightly colored... everything. The Bob...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here last night and zOMG this place is so bomb. I had the jerk chicken enchilada (with extra jerk sauce), chicken gumbo, and spicy fries. My friend had the chicken quesadilla,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I originally decided to try CCC while I was in Santa Monica. I did not want to deal with the fuss of being seated, ordering, waiting, etc. This was perfect for that reason. I expected to be a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken enchiladas are outstanding. Great atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their jerk shrimp. It's spicy and you have a choice of two sides. The staff is always pleasant - though my husband noticed that whenever there's someone who's African-American in front of us,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a fun little place to go for some delicious food. I love the jerk chicken enchiladas. They come with fried plantains, my favorite. You can sit outside, which is always nice. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. This place is cheap and delicious. The chicken and sides aren't greasy at all. The spicy fries are totally spice but the sweet potato side was so good - just delicious, baked sweet potato. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a religion based on the jerk chicken enchilada platter I'd be a believer... and the canteloupe juice is my holy water.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Nestled in between so many expensive restaurants in Santa Monica, Cha Cha Chicken is a breath of fresh air. This place was so good! Countries in the Caribbean, although unique and different in many ways share...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's only 10 minutes from home, but I feel like I'm on vacation when I'm at Cha Cha Chicken. It's just a counter with a covered patio and an open patio, but the bright colors, straw umbrellas and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No one told me you could BYOB!No worries. I usually come here for lunch and they tend to frown on alcohol consumption at my job. Anyway...Have you ever had a glass of ice cold glass of cantaloupe...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many reviews already, nothing I do or say is going to significantly increase or decrease the current rating for Cha Cha Chicken here on Yelp. Here's my quick and dirty take on it...After...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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This is not going to be your favorite restaurant necessarily, but it should be on your roster of choices, while driving around trying to decide where to pull over. The food is fresh - not cheap but not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cant think of anything clever to write, as my mind is fogged with visions of delicious slices of plantains. I ordered coconut fried chicken meal.. which is basically 3 small nuggets of chicken with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really fun place to eat. The staff is super nice and it's reasonably priced. I love their jerk veggie enchiladas and fried plantains. It's also dog friendly if you sit on the side which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Yum! A very local joint in Santa Monica. This is only an outdoors place with very limited heating lamps. Bring a fleece!I have driven by this place so many times and now I want to kick...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1) cheap2) very good (especially chicken enchiladas, fried plantains) 3) nice staff4) BYOB = 5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could crawl to this place from my house (while wearing ankle weights) in about 60 seconds, so it would simply be unjust if I didn't begin life as a Yelper with my two cents on Cha Cha Chicken.After...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan. I love the jerk chicken enchiladas and the spicy blackened shrimp - beware, they're not kidding when they say spicy. It's an inexpensive joint and I really have no complaints. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really dry chicken, but tasty tangy sauce...good platanos really small portion of rice and beans. Prettyish garden....Cheap
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately the "signature" jerk chicken is actually pretty crummy. But the Jerk Chicken Enchiladas (the REAL signature dish), the Black Pepper Shrimp (spicy and delicious!), and the Spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of the Cha Cha. incredible Jerk chicken and the prices and friendly service can't be beat. I say friendly service, but you order at a window... then they bring the food out to you. This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Venice I ate here at least once a week. The Jerk Chicken Enchiladas are amazing. They're HOT and they're sweet and the dirty rice and beans are usually a great addition. I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, I can't factor the "funky" setting, or excuse the chicken because the ocean breeze blows by and the beach is close. All of those things would be better enjoyed without this bland ass chicken I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This funky, little shack blocks away from the beach is a bit of an institution in the LA area. The locals as well as tourists congregate around this colorful eatery to share a beautiful day and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am obviously the minority on this one. The wait to order was very long, and the staff did not seem like they were in any hurry to get our food out. This chicken just did not do it for me. Might...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this funky shabby shack and its outdoor seating area. Their simple casual atmosphere is perfect for grabbing a bite after playing volleyball at the beach. I highly recommend the ropa vieja...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fact that this joint is right off the beach! perfect 'joint' type of food. you can bring your own beer (boddigton goes very good with this chicken )& sit outside & grub on your cha cha...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took Hungover Boyfriend and Hungover Boyfriend's Friend here on Sunday. Never take anyone anywhere near Santa Monica on the Sunday of a holiday weekend, btw. But I digress.This place fills a once...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot, especially on a nice day. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered (usually the Ropa Vieja or the jerk chicken enchiladas). My only gripe is that last time I went I had to wait in a 20...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rena, Elena and I went for lunch one day after school ended.There isn't much room to maneuver around the order window/counter. There is a small patio to the left that is comfortable and shaded....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There'e nothing more enjoyable than sitting outside eating a good meal and feel an ocean breeze. This is what you can get here. I've been coming here for many years and their food are consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If only this place served beer ... try the signature cha cha chicken, and get it spicy. Wash it down with some fresh watermelon juice. Delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this inviting little outdoor restaurant by accident. I've never been to Cuba or the Caribbean, but the atmosphere makes me feel one step closer to having gone, with its brightly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to take our out of town guests here for dinner after they get the Promenade out of their system. It's cheap, it's tasty, and their backyard patio with island music and mismatched furniture is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited for Cha Cha Chicken when I first went because of how cool the place looks from the outside. The festive decorations and plants are hard to miss when driving by.The menu is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quality food, prime real estate, affordable prices and spicy. Head over the viceroy afterwards for a cocktail and you have yourself a day.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Jamaican & not cuban. If you have traveled, this is a charmer but only in ambiance. The food was alright. The sauce a little too sweet and not spicy enough. I ordered the jerk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food. Service is fast. Not fast-food fast, but very prompt even for a large group that we had. Price was decent, offerings were plenty to choose from. The things I didn't like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have nothing but good to say about this place (and if you know me well that's rare). The food is good and tasty. I'm madly in love with the Latin guy working behind the counter as well. Anyhoo the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places on a warm evening. The jerk chicken enchiladas are to die for! BYOB and insanely low prices. You cant go wrong with this place!
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden gem, with a BYOB, no corkage fee, and a location so close to the beach. Nice ambiance on a warm evening. Definitely worth checking out, try the coconut fried chicken with your favorite six...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a breezy Wednesday, right before the golden rays of the sun subsided to let in the cool air of the night. Luck was on our side as we pulled into a spot destined for us. I clutched at the biceps...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say Jamaican Jerk? Sooo amazingly good! In every dish I have had, the flavors are so incredibly intense. Very citrusy. Very curry...ehh...curryish? It's spicy, but not overwhelming. Well I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, thank you to C & R for a great lunch today. What better way is it to end a sweet day of work with a touch of Chardonnay? =) Yes, guys, I work on a Sunday, don't ask what i do... Anyways,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only chicken I eat. (well, LaLa's too). Grant and I eat here once a week. Whenever we have friends in town, this is the spot we take them for lunch. When we're feeling down from the June...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yuck. I'm from the Caribbean and the food is not like that. The food at this place is an imitation Caribbean mixed with Mexican food. The picture on the menu looks better than what it taste like. Every single...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place while on a business trip to Santa Monica. Walking up, there was a variety of customers: convention-goers, families, 20-something locals. I had the jerk chicken tostada and went...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Coconut Fried Chicken wings at this place! Also the Mulato Cubano sandwich is tasty. And yes, don't forget to bring your own beer and/or wine. It's ALLOWED and no corkage fee. No need to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, simple food. Parking is iffy, especially on the weekend. Window service only, and it can be slow, so give yourself it time.But trust me, it's worth it. I never eat wings, but I make an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
spicy and sweet tender jerk chicken.very fun low key place with a couple of your friends.you can bring your own booze.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
jerked turkey burger spicy fries coca cola order number on a seashell low-key/fun/colorful/outdoor ambiance = great samo lunch spot
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adding to the many great reviews of this place - I'm a creature of habit, so I end up ordering either the coconut fried chicken wings or the jerk chicken enchiladas. They are fantastic!Also, no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the 1/4, 1/2, or 1lb spicy wings. Most innovative wings in LA. They come breaded and laced in a tangy, mildly hot sauce.Cha Cha Ching!
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! I think everyone's posts are right on... except for the "bad chicken" man. I'm dating a Jamaican and he gave a Jamaican nod. It's not authentic, but honestly, what do you expect? I go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had a penny for every time I had a better meal out of a dirty shanty than a Beverly HIlls hotspot I'd have, well really only about 8 cents. But Cha Cha Cha Chicken would be one of those pennies....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've never been to this place in all the years I've lived here. stupid me. my friend and i went here for dinner before the Yelp party tonight. The guy who took our order was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just get the plantains.... lots and lots of plantains. My friend got a good-looking wrap, but it didn't come with the above mentioned delicacy. So he lost.Seriously, they are the best thing I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most colorful, soulful and darling of a dive nestled in the corner of Ocean Avenue near Venice Beach. We arrived a few hours early before a customer meeting and needed a couple of things:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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the spinach quesadillas are awesome. ginger beer. peppered shrimp. black beans & rice, plantains, anything you can imagine jerked. yummy, outside, festive and reasonably priced. very small parking lot, so that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was like bringing a little Berkeley into SoCal. It was a perfect place for lunch on a warm sunny day. The seating is outdoors on patio tables with tacky tablecovers. The colors are very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food, seating is outside, and sometimes the food takes a while to get your table. My friend had to wait 25 minutes to get one of their "popular" plates to her... i think service just forgot....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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I probably make it out to Cha Cha Chicken once a month or so. I work in the area and it's an easy walk over. The food is reasonably enough priced and there are always special deals in the Clipper magazine to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cha Cha Chicken, Oh how I love their jerk chicken enchiladas and fried plantains. I always ask for extra jerk sauce, yeah I know the joke writes itself. There is usually a small line and a wait, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No corkage at present - call ahead to confirm! Thanks marlane l.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that could make Cha Cha Chicken better is if they gave me more food because I like to eat so much of it. The best is their jerk chicken with plantains and fries and you HAVE TO order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived about 4 blocks away from this place but it took me over a year to make it there once. It's incredible! The jerk chicken and plantains are fab.The dishes leave something to be desired and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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I went to visit my brother when he was living in Barbados, and as stereotypical as it sounds, eating at Cha Cha Chicken reminded me of the beach shacks that had amazing food! Their prices are reasonable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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One of the best perks of living or working in Santa Monica is being walking distance from Cha Cha Chicken. My favorite menu you item is the j-e-r-k chicken enchiladas, they are inexpensive, tasty, and I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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I love the ropa vieja (shredded beef with rice and black beans) and ropa nueva (shredded chicken with salad). Comes with fried plaintains, yum. Most entrees under $8. No inside eating but a good-sized outdoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If not for its third-world charm complete with those colorful, plastic watermelon-printed table mats that smell like someone's armpit on a summer afternoon...the converted toxic waste drum planters...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Cha Cha Chicken's jerk chicken enchiladas are delicious. The jerk sauce is really tasty, and the dish comes with a side of fried plantains that I always save for last because I love them so much. Yo...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to all you Yelpers for turning me on to this great little hole in the wall a block from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. I had the jerk chicken enchiladas at lunch, and they were very good,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
try the jerk chicken enchiladas in the fresh air
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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we passed by on a saturday (very hungry) and decided to eat here, becuase it was quite packed, which again is a good sign. it's good cheap caribbean food what you get here, i don't think it's that great of a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hate to add to so many good reviews but I've been eating Cha Cha for the last 4 years and it never gets old (not every day, then yeah maybe). I feel like I'm on vacation when I eat there. The patio...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little Cuban place a little off the beaten path. The menu is pretty simple, but the flavor is very different than almost anything else I've had in SoCal. The decor is great, it's on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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I've only eaten there once, having the 1/2 lb of wings...but the wings were excellent, and came with rice and beans, plantains, and salad for only about 6 dollars. I'll definitely be back.
menupages.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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i just moved to san mo and was running by here when this place caught my eye. sure it looked cool, but did it taste good? my friends were visiting from the eastside and i took them here bc other than some...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family & I were being tourists and were on the hunt for some place to eat. Almost on the verge of giving up, we found Cha Cha Chicken on the corner of Ocean & Neilson. We thought we'd give it a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Amidst the noises of Santa Monica traffic, this place tries to shield you from the outside world with their unique barrels, wooden tables, umbrellas and palm trees. The food is great value and tastes...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had an excellent lunch here today, thanks to a suggestion from Gourmet G. The jerk chicken tostada with black beans and rice was delicious. I squeezed my orange slice over the top of it for a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jerk Chicken Enchiladas, need I say any more? Yeah, you're salivating. So, maybe you've never been to the Carribean, maybe you're not even sure how to pronounce Carribean (is it care-a-be'an or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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This restaurant specializes in Carribean cuisine; particularly chicken. Right on the beach, it's hardly more than a shack with some outdoor tables covered in festively printed cloths, painted a varie...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place to eat! A piece of the carribean tucked in along the beachfront. I had a spicy jerk chicken enchilada. They use a very distinctive sweet/spicy sauce that gets better the more you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This colorful stand near the beach - with its Caribbean-inspired decor - seems oddly out of place among the swank beachfront hotels in the vicinity, but the food definitely is worth a visit. While...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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If you like jerk chicken this is the spot....Great for takeout or a bite on the go...TASTY!!! Love the quirky motif as well...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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There is only outdoor seating in this restaurant. The colorful light bulbs at the fence creates a very nice outdoor eating environment for the Mexican cuisine. The dark chicken is a certainly good cho...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about this place, but they use flavors in their food that has me craving it all the way from SF. And everytime I go back to LA, I absolutely must eat here. It's really only two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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The chicken at this place is wonderful. I had the 1/2 order chicken tostada, which is delicious! It's just a little difficult to park, esp. on a sunny day when the beach is crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2005
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Great shrimp and plantains! Wonderful place to order dinner and take home. Food is really great and the service was pleasant and quick.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2003
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This place has the most unbelieveably good food! I ordered the jerk chicken enchiladas, and my date had the jerk chicken tostadas. Both plates were about $7 and they were big. Her tostadas were overloaded with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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the chicken is perfectly tender, i love the sweet plantains, and the coleslaw is awsome as well. you must check it out immediatly, do not let another day go by....
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