Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in Santa Monica: 9:16 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (310) 581-1684 to confirm.
Location & directions
1906 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
About Cha Cha Chicken
Cha Cha Chicken is a Caribbean restaurant located at 1906 Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, California. Our Santa Monica guide covers 180 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Cha Cha Chicken is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 58 items across 6 sections, including Appetizers, Entrees, Sandwiches, Wraps and Salads, Side Orders, and Beverages. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $24.95, with a typical item around $11.00. You will find options like Chips And Black Bean Dip, Fried Plantains, and Cha Cha Chicken.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and university students. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, healthy options, and late-night food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (310) 581-1684 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Caribbean Restaurant
- Address
- 1906 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Phone
- (310) 581-1684
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Menu
- 58 items · $0.50–$24.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Caribbean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cha Cha Chicken’s weekday schedule with 9 other Caribbean restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 67% of them (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 8:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 68.5 hours a week, 19 hours more than the local median of 50. 78% of Caribbean restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Cha Cha Chicken is one of them.
Compared with 9 other Caribbean restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Caribbean restaurants across the US
Based on 76 menus with 4,293 priced items from Caribbean restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $18.00.
At Cha Cha Chicken the median listed price is $11.00, lower than the typical $12.99 for Caribbean restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Jerk Chicken | 39% | $16.05 |
| Curry Chicken | 37% | $15.00 |
| Curry Goat | 36% | $19.80 |
| White Rice | 29% | $5.50 |
| Brown Stew Chicken | 24% | $15.00 |
| Oxtail | 24% | $24.49 |
| French Fries | 24% | $5.00 |
| Roti | 16% | $10.24 |
Calculated from 76 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Usually a wait
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cha Cha Chicken there are 26 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 94 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (13), Burgers & Fast Food (11), Japanese & Sushi (9), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (9).
36 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanCoast< 0.1 mi
- Seafood1 Pico< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeDogtown Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianSamosa House Santa Monica0.3 mi
- SteakhousesChez Jay0.3 mi
What to expect at a Caribbean restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cha Cha Chicken's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is Cha Cha Chicken open on Sunday?
Yes, Cha Cha Chicken is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is Cha Cha Chicken located?
Cha Cha Chicken is located at 1906 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
What is the phone number of Cha Cha Chicken?
You can call Cha Cha Chicken at (310) 581-1684.
Does Cha Cha Chicken offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cha Cha Chicken offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Cha Cha Chicken?
The typical price range at Cha Cha Chicken is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $24.95.
Does Cha Cha Chicken take reservations?
Yes, Cha Cha Chicken accepts reservations.
Is Cha Cha Chicken wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Cha Cha Chicken open late?
No, Cha Cha Chicken usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Cha Cha Chicken?
There are 94 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cha Cha Chicken. Nearby options include Coast (< 0.1 mi), 1 Pico (< 0.1 mi), and Dogtown Coffee (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Caribbean restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 76 menus with 4,293 priced items from Caribbean restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $18.00.
