Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria — tacos in Ann Arbor, MI

Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria

4.5· 1,792 Google reviews·$·Lakewood

Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria is a Ann Arbor, MI taco spot in the Lakewood area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,792 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,792
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Lakewood, Ann Arbor
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Lakewood, Ann Arbor
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria serve?+

Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria located?+

Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria is at 693 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA, in the Lakewood neighborhood of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Is Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria good?+

Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria has a 4.5★ average across 1,792 Google reviews — loved by locals by Ann Arbor taco standards.

How expensive is Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria?+

Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Ann Arbor taquería.

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