Slow-braised birria, handmade tortillas, and recipes passed down through generations — all waiting for you at Chela's.
Location
1449 Indianapolis Blvd
Whiting, IN 46394
Phone
(219) 655-4055
Specialty
Birria Tacos
& Mexican Classics
Since
Family Recipes
From our signature birria to fresh-made tacos, each dish is prepared with care and the finest ingredients.
Slow-braised beef in a rich blend of dried chiles and spices, dipped in consommé and pan-fried until crispy.
Our signature broth — deeply flavored, perfectly spiced, and served hot with every order of birria.
Handmade corn tortillas loaded with your choice of seasoned meat, fresh cilantro, and diced onion.
Corn tortillas filled and smothered in our house-made salsa, baked with melted cheese until golden.
A generous flour tortilla packed with rice, beans, your choice of meat, cheese, and fresh toppings.
Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, chips and salsa, and more to complete your meal.
Please let us know about any allergies or dietary needs. Our full menu is available in-restaurant. Call us →
Chela's Birria Tacos started with one simple belief: that the best food comes from real ingredients, real patience, and real tradition. Our birria is slow-braised for hours in a careful blend of dried chiles and aromatic spices — never rushed, always from scratch.
Every tortilla is pressed by hand. Every consommé is simmered until it carries the depth of flavor that only time can give. We opened our doors in Whiting so our neighbors could taste what generations of our family have been making at the table.
Whether you're joining us for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner, we want you to feel the same warmth we feel every time we light the stove.
100%
Fresh Ingredients
Slow
Braised Daily
Hand
Pressed Tacos
Every plate tells a story. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you.
Address
1449 Indianapolis Blvd
Whiting, IN 46394-1132
Phone
(219) 655-4055Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 8pm
Hours may vary — call ahead to confirm
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