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.
Guac/ Chips Large
Both made freshly every day.
Chips con Salsa Verde
Freshly made Green Salsa to dip with our homemade tortilla chips.
Chips con Salsa Roja
Freshly made Red Salsa to dip with our homemade tortilla chips.
Chips con Salsa Verde y Roja
Freshly made Red and Green Salsa to dip with our homemade tortilla chips.
Chips & Salsa
Cebollitas Preparadas
Cebollitas
Grilled spring onions with taqueria-style seasoning.
Ceviche
Acapulpo style ceviche (Corvina)
Ceviche Acapulco
Esquites
Esquites
White corn kernels in a cup slathered with mayo, cotija cheese, lime and chile powder
Quesadillas Huitlacoche
Three per order. Corn mushroom. Vegetarian.
Quesadillas Flor De Calabaza
Three per order. Zucchini Blossom. Vegetarian
Quesadillas Solo Queso
Three per order. Cheese only. Vegetarian.
Quesadillas Combo
Three per order. Option of corn mushroom, zuchini bloosom and only cheese. Vegetarian
Quesadillas
Intrincadas
Intrincadas Shredded Chicken
Three per order. Crispy masa patty topped with guacamole, sour cream and chipotle adobado with shredded chicken.
Intrincadas Flor de Calabaza
Three per order. Crispy masa patty topped with guacamole, sour cream and chipotle adobado with fried Zucchini Blossoms.
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.
Flautas Papa
Three per order. Crispy rolled fried tacos with mashed potato topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa . Vegetarian.
Flautas Frijol
Three per order. Crispy rolled fried tacos with refried black beans, topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa . Vegetarian.
Flautas Pollo
Three per order. Crispy rolled fried tacos with shredded chicken, topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa.
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.
Flautas
Volcanes
Volcanes
Three per order. Charred corn tortilla, grilled mushrooms, onion, carne asada over melted queso chihuahua topped with fresh sliced avocado.
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.
Taco Pastor*
Pork tenderloin in our al pastor marinaded topped with a slice of fresh pineapple
Taco Gringa*
Al pastor on a flour tortilla, mixed with melted cheese & grilled pineapple....... Momma's favorite!
Taco Adobo*
Slow roasted pork loin marinated in our great grandmothers' adobo recipe
Taco Birria
Jalisco Style shredded beef, usually dipped in a consome
Birria Combo
Two Jalisco Style shredded beef tacos with consome
Taco Bistec en Pasilla*
Top round steak marinated in a drunken beer & pasilla sauce
Taco Carne Asada
Grilled steak topped with grilled onions
Taco Tinga*
Shredded chicken breast marinated with chipotle, tomato and onion
Taco Camarn Adobado
Adobo shrimp, crispy grilled cheese & guacamole
Taco Pescado
Wild cod topped with Baja slaw, tomato, cilantro & lettuce
Taco Hongos al Ajillo
Mushrooms grilled with olive oil and garlic
Taco Nopales
Grilled cactus with panela cheese
Taco Vegetales
Guacamole, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeos, crispy cheese, sour cream
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Torta Birria
Hearty Mexico city sandwich with Jalisco style beef. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, crispy cheese and jalapenos or chipotle.
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.
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.
Burrito De Pastor
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and pastor.
Burrito De Adobo
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and adobo
Burrito De Tinga
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and tinga
Burrito De Bistec
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and bistec
Burrito De Carne Asada
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and carne asada
Burrito De Birria
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and birria
Burrito De Camaron
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and camaron
Burrito De Veggie (Hongos Al Ajillo)
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and mushrooms
Burrito No Meat
Flour tortilla wrap, filled with crispy cheese, black beans, mexican rice and side guacamole
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
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
Quesabirria
Flour tortilla filled with cheese, birria, with sour cream and cotija cheese. Side of lettuce & pico de gallo.
Quesabirria
Brunch
Huevos Montados Divorciados
Two crispy masa patties, fried eggs, salsa verde, salsa roja & refried beans
Chilaquiles
Fresh tortilla chips drenched with hot salsa verder topped off with cheese, sour cream, white onion & a side of refried beans.
Nopal con Huevos y Queso
Grilled cactus with Panela cheese topped off with salsa verde, two fried eggs & a side of refried black beans.
Enfrijoladas
Lightly fried tortillas filled with shredded chicken or panela cheese swimming in a black bean topped off with sour cream, raw onion & cheese
Taco Combo
Torta Combo
Lunch Special
Margaritas
Clasica
Tamarindo
Jamaica (Hibiscus)
Passion Fruit
Sopa Calabacita Con Elote
Zucchini & Corn serve with homemade chips.
Sopa Frijol
Black Bean Soup, top with sour cream, served with our homemade chips.
Consome de Birria
Jalisco style beef stew consom (soup). Enjoy by dipping your tacos in it or just as a beef soup.
Consome de Birria (Dipping Size)
Jalisco style beef stew consom (soup). Enjoy by dipping your tacos in it or just as a beef soup.
Sopa
Bunuelos
Cajeta
Caramelized burnt goat's milk
Guayaba
homemade guava syrup
Nutella
Small Side Guacamole
Large Side Guacamole
Sliced Avocado
Side Sour Cream
Jalapenos
Side Mexican Rice
Side Black Refried Beans
2 Eggs any style
Side of Chips
Side of Salsa Verde
Side Salsa Roja
Side Salsa Maya
Side Salsa 100 Chiles
Sides
Cokes
Coke
Diet Coke
Mexican Coke
Mexican Coke
Jarritos
Pina
Toronja
Mandarina
S. Pellegrino
Pellegrino
Aguas Frescas
Limonada
Jamaica
Cafe - French Press
Tea
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Hot Beverages
Orange Juice
OJ
Paloma
Paloma is a delicious transformation of a Margarita when you run out of simple syrup and have a few limes left