215 El Camino Real, Tustin, USA

$$ ・ Mexican,Regional Cuisine

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking

The team behind these stoves swimmingly brings the vibrant smoke- and spice-focused cuisine of the Yucatán Peninsula to life. Of course, that same region's rich and complex history simply means diners can expect nothing less than seriously intriguing cooking. Start off with a mezcal cocktail, customized with tamarind and mole bitters, or Mexican wine, by the glass. From there, spoon up every last drop of the charred habanero salsa that accompanies crisp corn empanadas filled with Oaxacan cheese and epazote. Cochinita pibil is prepared with marinated citrus and achiote, resulting in a tender and flavorful meat that's accompanied with freshly made tortillas. Finish with tarta de mamey with a coconut crust and topped with bee pollen.

Facilities & Services

• Air conditioning
• Brunch
• Credit cards not accepted
• Terrace
• Wheelchair access

Reservation number

tel:+1 657-699-3019

Website

https://chaakkitchen.com/

Opening hours