Chelas Mexican Kitchen Spicing Up Scene with Second Location

The South OC eatery is expanding in 2024.

Katie Porter
Written By Katie Porter
News Writer
Photo: Chelas Mexican Kitchen on FB

Local hotspot in San Clemente Chelas Mexican Kitchen will be opening up a second location, according to the business. The company will open at 635 Camino de Los Mares Ste 100 next year. 

Chelas posted the exciting news on Instagram this month, saying “We’ve been working hard and can’t wait until we have our 2nd location! So many delicious new menu options coming as well. Thank you to all of our friends, family, and supporters who are making it possible!”

A plan review for the project was received by the Orange County Health Care Agency on November 10th, records show. It states the work involved will include remodeling more than 1,000 square feet of the site. Renderings the company posted show a sneak peek of the front entrance sign.

The eatery, which was founded in 2011 by El Salvadorian-born Karla Vasquez, offers staples like burritos, tacos, salads, bowls, and enchiladas. It underwent a rebrand from Chelas Mexican Grill to Chelas Mexican Kitchen in 2020.

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Katie Porter is a freelance journalist and copywriter located in the Mile High City of Denver, covering the Colorado and SoCal restaurant scenes. She has always been a news junkie, keen to stay informed about what's going on in her community and the world, constantly on the lookout for interesting nuggets. Her articles have appeared in a variety of other publications, including 1851 Franchise, Estatenvy, Boulder Weekly, ThisSongisSick, el Don News, TheThings, Stache Cow, and more.
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