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Whiting, Indiana · Est. day one

BIRRIA
DONE right.

Slow-cooked, hand-shredded beef. Crispy quesatacos dipped in rich, fiery consomé. A Hammond/Whiting tradition — muy auténtico.

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Chela's quesabirria tacos served with consommé, lime, cilantro, and onion
DIPPED
·&·
CRISPY
consomé
on the side, always
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No. 01 — The Hits

Three things we're known for.

Real food, real atmosphere, and the kind of drinks that make a table stay full a little longer. Here’s the side of Chela’s people remember.

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Quesabirria Tacos
/ 01

Quesabirria Tacos

Three crispy cheese tacos with shredded birria, onion, cilantro & a side of consomé.

Birria Ramen
/ 02

Birria Ramen

Noodles bathed in our slow-simmered consomé with tender birria & fresh herbs.

Signature Drinks
/ 03

Signature Drinks

Ice-cold aguas frescas and house favorites made to balance the heat.

Warm dining room inside Chela's Birria Tacos with wood booths and hanging lights
10+
YRS

No. 02 — Our Story

Family recipe.
Hammond heat.

We slow-cook our birria for hours in a blend of dried chiles and spices passed down through the family. Every taco is dipped, griddled crispy, and served in a spot built for long meals, loud tables, and regulars who come back hungry.

10+
Years serving
11K
IG followers
630+
Google reviews
Birria ramen being lifted from the bowl at Chela's

No. 03 — More from Chela's

Get involved.

From catering trays to kitchen jobs, there’s more than one way to stay in the mix.

Catering

Feed the crew. Trays, taco bars, full spreads.

Careers

Join the kitchen. We're always hiring good people.