Cha Cha Cha!
But this time, we're not dancing. We're eating, Mexican Style!
Cha Cha Cha is a Mexican restaurant in Holland Village (Holland V). Holland V is packed with restaurants, but Cha Cha Cha is one of our favorites.
1. Food
There is one thing that you shouldn't miss at Cha Cha Cha and that would be their uberliscious nachos!
Cha Cha Cha nachos seem to be home-made. We've never found nacho chips like these in the supermarket. They're crisp and served hot from the fryer!
When you dine in, you'll automatically be served a complimentary basket of nachos and salsa. Yes, it's there to tempt you to buy more nachos! Just give in to the temptation. It's worth it!
Let me tempt you some more. ;) One way to enjoy these nachos topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, onions and jalapenos! Very generous toppings! The other way is to order the Nachos con Queso, a basket of nachos served with a huge, huge, bowl of spicy cheese dip! Careful with the cheese dip, it's hot!
Aside from Nachos, Cha Cha Cha serves Enchiladas, Tacos, Burritos, Chimichangas and Flautas. You can choose your own filling of ground beef, shredded beef, shredded chicken or shrimp(for select dishes). You can never go wrong with these. Everything is perfectly cooked and has a real Mexican taste.
These dishes are topped with salsa, sour cream and guacamole. In most restaurants, you'll be very picky with the sauces. In Cha Cha Cha, these sauces are perfect! You'll want to have them all! There's no one overpowering sauce.
When ordering burritos or tacos, you'll be given enough wraps/shells for 3 servings. If you don't think you can finish 3 whole burritos, don't hesitate to go sharing. You'll have to assemble the burritos or tacos on your own. Some may find it troublesome, but I feel that it's part of the experience of enjoying your food.
Mexican food can never be complete with frozen margaritas or your favorite local beer.
We've been to Cha Cha Cha many times already. We've practically eaten most of the items in the menu. We don't have much complaints about their food.
The only thing I noticed is that the fillings, beef and chicken, are prepared the same way whether you have Chimichangas, Burritos, Tacos or Flautas. It's like choosing a filling, and then choose how you want it served. So there are times when you'll feel that you've eaten the same thing as before. (-1)
Overall, we really do enjoy the food at Cha Cha Cha. We don't hesitate bringing our friends and visitors here whenever we're at Holland V.
Food Rating: 9/10
2. Ambiance
Cha Cha Cha is a very colorful Mexican restaurant. It has yellow and orange walls. The table tops are decorated with plain tiles with an earthy feel.
The place is quite open. Smokers and people watchers will enjoy the tables right by the street. Others can choose to have tables towards the back where the air-conditioning is available.
It's a great place to be with friends, catching up over drinks and nachos!
Cha Cha Cha's earthy feel is not for the posh diners. The yellow and orange walls are quite colorful, but may look dirty for some. Add the fact that some of the paint peeling off the shelves make the place look a lot older. (-1)
One thing that boggles me, "What does the 'Tom & Jerry' cartoon have to do with anything Mexican?" They play 'Tom & Jerry' over the flat-screen. The cartoon is hilarious! It reminds me of my childhood, but what's so Mexican about them? If anybody can't answer my question, I'll have to count this as a minus. (-1)
Ambiance Rating: 8/10
3. Service
One of the good things you'll notice when dining in Cha Cha Cha is the fast service. Your orders are served in 5-10 mins. We've never waited long enough to start complaining.
Your water glasses are refilled immediately. You don't have to worry straining your armpits for trying to get the waiters attention.
First time visitors might not notice this, but Cha Cha Cha recently hired new waiters. There are times that you'll see them scramble to serve customers, but it's not really too bad. If you're a regular diner, you'll feel a little bit more waiting than usual. (-1)
Service Rating: 9/10
4. Price
The main courses in this Mexican restaurant costs SG$15-20 (US$22-30). This is quite a bargain since many will find the servings quite big. Burritos and Tacos are good for 3 servings so it's very well worth it.
The complimentary nachos are a plus on the overall value.
Do take note that their prices are exclusive of tax and service charge, which is a standard in Singapore.
Not much complaints here. Good food + good service = great value!
Price Rating: 10/10
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Overall score: 36/40 Highly Recommended!
This is a highly recommended Mexican restaurant! There are other Mexican restaurants in Singapore that we've tried, but we still find ourselves going back to Cha Cha Cha.
The food is really great and worth your dollar. You won't ever feel cheated.
Bring your friends over so you can have drinks and much on their uberliscious nachos!
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