Chela & Garnacha Menu (2025 Update)

Chela & Garnacha is a Mexican wine bar in Astoria, NY, known for its flavorful and authentic dishes. The menu features freshly made Guacamole & Chips, Chips & Salsa, and Cebollitas Preparadas. Customers rave about the shrimp tacos, Birria tacos, and esquites, all bursting with seasonally fresh flavors. The service is top-notch, and the cozy atmosphere adds to the overall dining experience. With happy hour specials on margaritas and a variety of vegan options available, Chela & Garnacha caters to a diverse range of tastes. The restaurant excels in providing a welcoming and delicious dining experience, making it a must-visit for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.

Guacamole & Chips

Guac/Chips Small

Both made freshly every day.

$8.00

Guac/ Chips Large

Both made freshly every day.

$14.00

Chips con Salsa Verde

Freshly made Green Salsa to dip with our homemade tortilla chips.

$7.00

Chips con Salsa Roja

Freshly made Red Salsa to dip with our homemade tortilla chips.

$7.00

Chips con Salsa Verde y Roja

Freshly made Red and Green Salsa to dip with our homemade tortilla chips.

$9.00

Chips & Salsa

Cebollitas Preparadas

Cebollitas

Grilled spring onions with taqueria-style seasoning.

$8.00

Ceviche

Acapulpo style ceviche (Corvina)

$16.00

Ceviche Acapulco

Esquites

Esquites

White corn kernels in a cup slathered with mayo, cotija cheese, lime and chile powder

$8.00

Quesadillas Huitlacoche

Three per order. Corn mushroom. Vegetarian.

$10.00

Quesadillas Flor De Calabaza

Three per order. Zucchini Blossom. Vegetarian

$10.00

Quesadillas Solo Queso

Three per order. Cheese only. Vegetarian.

$9.00

Quesadillas Combo

Three per order. Option of corn mushroom, zuchini bloosom and only cheese. Vegetarian

$10.00

Quesadillas

Intrincadas

Intrincadas Shredded Chicken

Three per order. Crispy masa patty topped with guacamole, sour cream and chipotle adobado with shredded chicken.

$17.00

Intrincadas Flor de Calabaza

Three per order. Crispy masa patty topped with guacamole, sour cream and chipotle adobado with fried Zucchini Blossoms.

$17.00

Intrincadas Combo

Three per order. Crispy masa patty topped with guacamole, sour cream and chipotle adobado with a choice of shredded chicken and fried Zucchini Blossoms.

$17.00

Flautas Papa

Three per order. Crispy rolled fried tacos with mashed potato topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa . Vegetarian.

$12.00

Flautas Frijol

Three per order. Crispy rolled fried tacos with refried black beans, topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa . Vegetarian.

$12.00

Flautas Pollo

Three per order. Crispy rolled fried tacos with shredded chicken, topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa.

$12.00

Flautas Combo

Three per order. Crispy rolled fried tacos with mashed potato, shredded chicken and refried black beans, topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa.

$12.00

Flautas

Volcanes

Volcanes

Three per order. Charred corn tortilla, grilled mushrooms, onion, carne asada over melted queso chihuahua topped with fresh sliced avocado.

$20.00

Volcanes Variados

Three per order. Charred corn tortilla, then choose: Tinga, Bistec, Adobo, Pastor or Carne asada over melted queso Chihuahua topped with sliced avocado.

$20.00

Taco Pastor*

Pork tenderloin in our al pastor marinaded topped with a slice of fresh pineapple

$5.00

Taco Gringa*

Al pastor on a flour tortilla, mixed with melted cheese & grilled pineapple....... Momma's favorite!

$7.00

Taco Adobo*

Slow roasted pork loin marinated in our great grandmothers' adobo recipe

$5.00

Taco Birria

Jalisco Style shredded beef, usually dipped in a consome

$5.00

Birria Combo

Two Jalisco Style shredded beef tacos with consome

$13.00

Taco Bistec en Pasilla*

Top round steak marinated in a drunken beer & pasilla sauce

$5.00

Taco Carne Asada

Grilled steak topped with grilled onions

$6.00

Taco Tinga*

Shredded chicken breast marinated with chipotle, tomato and onion

$5.00

Taco Camarn Adobado

Adobo shrimp, crispy grilled cheese & guacamole

$7.00

Taco Pescado

Wild cod topped with Baja slaw, tomato, cilantro & lettuce

$6.00

Taco Hongos al Ajillo

Mushrooms grilled with olive oil and garlic

$5.00

Taco Nopales

Grilled cactus with panela cheese

$5.00

Taco Vegetales

Guacamole, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeos, crispy cheese, sour cream

$5.00

Tacos

Tortas

Torta Al Pastor

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with pork tenderloin in our al pastor marinade topped with sliced fresh pineapple. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Torta Adobo

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with slow roasted pork loin marinated in our great grandmothers adobo recipe. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Torta Tinga

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with shredded chicken breast marinated with chipotle, tomato and onion. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Torta Bistec en Pasilla

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with top round steak marinated in a drunken beer & pasilla sauce. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Torta Milanesa De Res

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with breaded steak and salsa verde. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Torta Birria

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with Jalisco style beef. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Torta Pollo Deshebrado

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with Shredded chicken and salsa roja. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Torta Aguacate

Hearty Mexico city sandwich with lots of avocado and salsa roja. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.

$14.00

Burrito De Pastor

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and pastor.

$15.00

Burrito De Adobo

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and adobo

$15.00

Burrito De Tinga

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and tinga

$15.00

Burrito De Bistec

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and bistec

$15.00

Burrito De Carne Asada

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and carne asada

$15.00

Burrito De Birria

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and birria

$15.00

Burrito De Camaron

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and camaron

$17.00

Burrito De Veggie (Hongos Al Ajillo)

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and mushrooms

$15.00

Burrito No Meat

Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and side guacamole

$14.00

Burritos

Enchiladas Verdes

Shredded Chicken Enchilads

Lightly fried tortillas filled with shredded chicken swimming in a green salsa topped with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, tomato & avocado. With a side of rice & beans

$18.00

Panela Cheese

Lightly fried tortillas filled with panela cheese swimming in a green salsa topped with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, tomato & avocado. With a side of rice & beans

$18.00

Quesabirria

Flour tortilla filled with cheese, birria, with sour cream and cotija cheese. Side of lettuce & pico de gallo.

$16.00

Quesabirria

Brunch

Huevos Montados Divorciados

Two crispy masa patties, fried eggs, salsa verde, salsa roja & refried beans

$15.00

Chilaquiles

Fresh tortilla chips drenched with hot salsa verder topped off with cheese, sour cream, white onion & a side of refried beans.

$15.00

Nopal con Huevos y Queso

Grilled cactus with Panela cheese topped off with salsa verde, two fried eggs & a side of refried black beans.

$15.00

Enfrijoladas

Lightly fried tortillas filled with shredded chicken or panela cheese swimming in a black bean topped off with sour cream, raw onion & cheese

$15.00

Taco Combo

$15.00

Torta Combo

$15.00

Lunch Special

Margaritas

Clasica

$11.00

Tamarindo

$12.00

Jamaica (Hibiscus)

$12.00

Passion Fruit

$12.00

Sopa Calabacita Con Elote

Zucchini & Corn serve with homemade chips.

$8.00

Sopa Frijol

Black Bean Soup, top with sour cream, served with our homemade chips.

$8.00

Consome de Birria

Jalisco style beef stew consom (soup). Enjoy by dipping your tacos in it or just as a beef soup.

$8.00

Consome de Birria (Dipping Size)

Jalisco style beef stew consom (soup). Enjoy by dipping your tacos in it or just as a beef soup.

$4.00

Sopa

Bunuelos

Cajeta

Caramelized burnt goat's milk

$8.00

Guayaba

homemade guava syrup

$8.00

Nutella

$8.00

Small Side Guacamole

$6.00

Large Side Guacamole

$12.00

Sliced Avocado

$4.00

Side Sour Cream

$3.00

Jalapenos

$3.00

Side Mexican Rice

$4.00

Side Black Refried Beans

$4.00

2 Eggs any style

$4.00

Side of Chips

$3.00

Side of Salsa Verde

$3.00

Side Salsa Roja

$3.00

Side Salsa Maya

$3.00

Side Salsa 100 Chiles

$3.00

Sides

Cokes

Coke

$2.00

Diet Coke

$2.00

Mexican Coke

$3.50

Mexican Coke

Jarritos

Pina

$3.00

Toronja

$3.00

Mandarina

$3.00

S. Pellegrino

$3.00

Pellegrino

Aguas Frescas

Limonada

$4.00

Jamaica

$4.00

Cafe - French Press

$4.00

Tea

$4.00

Mexican Hot Chocolate

$4.00

Hot Beverages

Orange Juice

OJ

$4.00

Paloma

Paloma is a delicious transformation of a Margarita when you run out of simple syrup and have a few limes left

$12.00

Paloma