Taqueria La Chela Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Taqueria La Chela, a vibrant culinary gem located at 720 E 38th St, Indianapolis. This taqueria is celebrated for its authentic Mexican fare that tantalizes the taste buds and embodies true flavorful traditions.
As you explore the menu, you'll encounter a delightful array of options, from the varied Taquisa—which serves up to 20 tacos featuring a mix of succulent meats like chicken, carnitas, and al pastor— to unique specials such as the hearty Philly Sandwich that features philly steak and fresh vegetables.
Vegetables are not an afterthought here; each dish is complemented with fresh cilantro, onions, and lime. Patrons rave about the generous portions and exceptional cleanliness of the space. Whether it’s lunch or a casual dinner, Taqueria La Chela aims to provide a satisfying Mexican dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
Specials
PHILLY SANDWICH
Comes: with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, and philly steak. side: French, Fries.
Big Big Burrito 3lb
Large wrap flour tortilla with choice of three meat: asada, pollo, carnitas, al pastor, or ground beef. Rice, beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.
TAQUIZA 20ea
Taquisa Reg. Special:4) Asada 4)Pollo 4)Carnitas4) Al Pastor 4)Chorizo ) 4ground beef.Cilantro, onions, cucumber, lime,and radish.
TACO MEAL
Taco Meal: Three meat options: Comes with cilantro, onions, radish, cucumber, and lime. sides: rice and bean
Asada- Grilled Steak
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Pollo- Grilled Chicken
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Carnitas- Fried Seasoned Pork
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Chorizo- Mexican Pork Sausage
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Al Pastor
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Carne Molida- Ground Beef
Choice: tomatoes & Lettuce, Cilantro & onions? - Comes with lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Campechano
one steak taco with mexican pork sausage, comes with cilantro, onions, radish, lime, and cucumbers
Lengua- Beef Tongue
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Tripa/ Gut
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
Classic Shrimp Taco
Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild.
CLASSIC TACOS
TAQUISA 10 ea. TACOS
Regular Taquisa
Ten tacos; comes with 2 Chicken, 2 Carnitas, 2 al pastor, 2 Chorizo. 2 asada Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, radish, and cucumbers. Side: choice of hot or mild
MEXICAN TAQUISA
Ten tacos with your choice of meat mix or match: Chicken, Asada, al pastor, Chorizo, Carnitas, Lengua, ground beef, Tripa.
SPECIAL FISH, TACO Meal
(3) Fish Tacos comes with flour tortilla, cabbage, cilantro, mexican ranch, lime and side rice.
SPECIAL FISH, TACO
SPECIAL SHRIMP TACO
SPECIAL SHRIMP TACO Meal
(3) Shrimp Tacos comes with flour tortilla, cabbage cilantro, Mexican ranch, lime and side rice.
One Special Shrimp Taco
comes with flour tortilla, cabbage cilantro, mexican ranch, lime and side rice.
(3) Suprem Tacos
(3) Tacos corn or flour tortillas with your choice of meat; Grilled Steak, Grilled Chicken, Fried Seasoned Pork, Mexican Pork Sausage, Shepperd Style Pork or Grilled Shrimp. With Lettuce, Tomatoes, sour cream, and Cheese.
(1) Suprem Taco
(1) Taco with choice of corn or flour tortillas. Choice of meat; Grilled Steak, Grilled Chicken, Fried Seasoned Pork, Mexican Pork Sausage, Shepperd Style Pork or Grilled Shrimp; comes with Lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and Cheese.
SUPREM TACOS
Tacos Campechanos
Campechanos Taco Meal
Three steak tacos with Mexican Pork Sausage, cilantro, onions, lime, cucumbers, and radish.
(1)Taco Campechano
Comes with Mexican Pork Sausage, cilantro, onions, lime, cucumbers, and radish.
Asada- Grilled Steak
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Pollo- Grilled Chicken
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Carnitas- Fried Seasoned Pork
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Chorizo- Mexican Pork Sausage
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Al Pastor- Sheppered Style Pork
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Carne Molida- Ground Beef
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Lengua- Beef Tongue
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Beef Tongue- Lengua
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese & guacamole sauce.
Camaron-Grilled Shrimp
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with your choice of meat; accompanied by lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, and guacamole sauce.
CLASSIC BURRITOS
SPECIAL BURRITOS
Burrito Loco
Wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat: chicken, asada, chorizo, carnitas, or al pastor; lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole sauce topped with yellow cheese, avocado, and jalapeno. Side: Rice and beans
Supreme Burrito
Wrap flour tortilla with your choice of meat: chicken, steak, chorizo, al pastor, or carnitas; lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole sauce. Side: French fries.... (Lengua or Tripas 1 more)
Mexican Burrito
Wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat: chicken, steak, chorizo, al pastor, or carnitas; rice and beans. Side: french fries.... (Lengua or Tripas 1 more)
Chela's Burrito
Wrap flour tortilla with your choice of meat; chicken, steak, chorizo, al pastor, or carnitas; lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, and guacamole sauce topped with red sauce, and melted cheese. Side: rice and beans..... (Lengua or Tripas 1 more)
Burrito Fajita
Wrap flour tortilla with choice of meat: chicken or steak; bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, mushrooms and cheese. Side: rice and beans
Large Shrimp Quesadilla
with cheese, pico de gallo, with side lettuce, picode gallo, guacamole sauce and sour cream.
Large Quesadilla
Steak or chicken with cheese, pico de gallo, with side lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce and sour cream.
Small Quesadilla
Steak or chicken with cheese, pico de gallo, with side lettuce, picode gallo, guacamole sauce and sour cream.
Large Cheese Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with cheese only. Side: rice and beans.
Small Cheese Quesadilla
Small flour tortilla with cheese only. Side: rice and beans
FAJITA QUESADILLA
Large flour tortilla choice: Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp, red and green bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. Served with side lettuce, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, and Guacamole Sauce. Comes with rice and beans!
HAWAIIAN QUESADILLA
Large flour tortilla with cheese,Come with Ham, Chicken, and pineapple, side French fries.
QUESADILLAS
TORTAS
TORTA MILANESA
Choice of Chicken or Beef; comes with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries.
TORTA Hawaiiana
Comes with Steak and ham, pineapple,cheese,and mayonaise. Side french fries.
PAMBAZO
Mexican pork sausage with diced potatoes, covered in red sauce, lettuce, sour creamand cheese, Side french fries.
Torta Cubana
Come with beans, Chicken, beef, Egg, chorizo, Ham, Mayonnaise, Avocado, Onions, Jalapeno Pickles, Tomatoes, And Mozzarella Cheese
Asada- Grilled Steak
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
Pollo- Grilled Chicken
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
Carnitas- Fried Seasoned Pork
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
Chorizo- Mexican Pork Sausage
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
Al Pastor- Sheppered Style Pork
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
Lengua- Beef Tonge
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
Beef tongue- Lengua
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
Campechano
Comes with beans, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side french fries
CLASSIC TORTAS
SANDWICHES
Triple Cheese Burger Fries
Three ground beef patty on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and french fries.
Double Cheese Burger Fries
Two ground beef patty on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and french fries.
Regular Cheese burger Fries
One Ground beef patty on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and french fries.
Chicken Fajita
Chicken Fajita with grilled bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes; with side lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream,and guacamole sauce. Comes with choice of flour or corn tortillas side rice, and beans!
Steak Fajita
Steak Fajita with grilled bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and tomatoes, with side lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream,and guacamole sauce. Comes with choice of flour or corn tortillas side rice, and beans!
SHRIMP FAJITA
Shrimp with grilled bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and tomatoes. with side lettuce, pico de gallo sour cream, and guacamole sauce. Comes with choice of flour or corn tortillas side rice, and beans!
CHELA'S FAJITA
Come Chicken, Steak, Shrimp with grilled bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and lime, with side lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, Comes with choice of flour or corn tortillas, side rice, and beans!
Texas Fajita
Steak and Chicken with grilled bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms; lettuce, pico, sour cream, and guacamole. Side rice and beans Choice of flour or corn tortilla.
Alambre
Choice: Steak, Chicken or Shrimp Come with Bell peppers, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, pineapple and cheese Side flour or corn tortillas.
Chelas Fajita Nachos
Come with Steak, Chicken and Shrimp Beans, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, Jalapenos and queso dip.
FAJITAS
ASADAS
CARNE ASADA
Steak, with grilled onions, jalapeno, side Lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole sauce, Lime. Comes with rice beans! choice of flour or corn tortillas.
CHELA’S CARNE ASADA
Shrimp and Steak with grilled bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and lime. Comes with choice of flour or corn tortillas side rice, and beans!
TAMALES
Two tamales, comes with rice, and beans.
A la carta Tamal
One tamal
6pcs. Chicken Wings French Fries
Choice of BBQ or BUFFALO sauce.... Comes with carrots, celery, ranch dip, and french fries.
12pcs. Chicken Wings French Fries
Choice of BBQ or BUFFALO sauce.... Comes with carrots, celery, ranch dip, and french fries.
24pcs. Chicken Wings French Fries
Choice of BBQ or BUFFALO sauce.... Comes with carrots, celery, ranch dip, and french fries.
CHICKEN WINGS
Taco Salad
Fajita Taco Salad
come with rice, beans, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes. Choice meat; Grill chicken, or Grill steak or Grill Shrimp mealt cheese.
Taco Salad
Ground beef or chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamoles sauce, cucumbers, and cheese.
Mexican Taquitos
4 Rolled corn tortillas stuffed with potatoes and chicken, or potatoes and chorizo, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese. Comes with rice and beans!
ENCHILADAS
Four Corn tortillas rolled with filling of choice: Chicken or Steak, Choice of green or red sauce. Topped with cheese and sour cream with side of rice and beans. Side of lettuce pico de gallo and guacamole sauce.
(3) SHELL TACO MEAL
Three shell tacos with choice of meat: ground beef, chicken, or chorizo with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, sour cream. Comes with can size drink!
(2) TOSTADAS
Chicken or Steak comes with crispy corn tortillas, beans, lettuce,pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado and cheese.
Regular NACHOS
Chicken, or Ground beef, with beans, yellow cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapenos.
3 Chicken Fingers French Fries
5 Chicken Fingers French Fries
CHIMICHANGA
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla choice of meat: Ground beef or Chicken covered with yellow cheese. Side rice, beans.
Twin Chimichanga
Two wrap flour tortilla choice of meat: Ground beef or Chicken covered with yellow cheese. Side rice, beans.
FRIED
CHICKEN - POLLO
ARROZ CON POLLO
Grilled seasoned tender chicken, over mexican rice, and topped with cheese sauce, choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Arroz con Camarones
Grilled shrimp over mexican rice, and topped with cheese sauce, choice of flour or corn tortillas.
KIDS BURRITO
Come flour tortilla, rice, and Ground beef, sour cream, cheddar jack cheese, side french fries
Cheeseburger French Fries
1 Taco, rice, and beans
Cheese Quesadilla One side
French Fries
KIDS MENU
VEGETARIAN
3 Tacos veggie
Comes with corn tortilla, onions, tomatoes. grill bell peppers, zucchini, and cheese.
1 Taco veggie
Comes with corn tortilla, onions, tomatoes. grill bell peppers, zucchini, and cheese.
VEGETARIAN TORTA
comes with beans, bell peppers, onions, lettuce. zucchini, tomatoes avocado, sour cream, & cheese.
VEGETARIAN BURRITO
Come in a flour tortilla wrap with cheese, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, green and bell peppers.
QUESADILLA VEGETARIAN
Come in a flour tortilla with cheese, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, green and bell peppers.
Chips and Salsa
Small. Guacamole Dip and chips
Lg. Guacamole Dip and chips
Small. Cheese Dip and Chips
Lg. Cheese Dip and Chips
Small Choriqueso Dip and Chips
Come Queso Dip and mexican chorizo side Chips
Lg Choriqueso Dip and Chips
Come Queso Dip and mexican chorizo side Chips
OTHER
DRINKS BOTELLA - BOTTLE
Mexican Bottle - Coca Cola 1/2 Litro
Mexican Bottle - Sidral Mundet
Mexican Bottle - Jarritos
Mango, lime, Mandarin, Fruit Punch, Strawberry, Grapefrut, Pineapple, Tamarind.
Mexican Bottle - Agua Mineral
Mexican Bottle - Sangria
Mexican Bottle - Squirt
Mountain Dew
Sprite
Pepsi
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Bottle Water
Drinks Can - Lata
AGUAS FRESCAS
Lg Jamaica
Lg Tamarindo
Lg. Horchata
Medium Horchata
Medium Jamaica
Medium Tamarindo
Small Jamaica
Small Tamarindo
Small Horchata
BBQ or Buffalo Sauce
(1ea) Chile Toreado
(3ea) Chiles Toreados
Salsa Asecina
Shredded cheese
Mozzarella, or Cheddar Cheese
Sour Cream
Pico de Gallo
Dressing
Avocado
Four Tortillas
Corn tortillas
Beans
Rice
French Fries
Extra Meat
6pz. Shrimp
Jalapeno Pickles
SMALL CHORIQUESO
includes chips
LARGE CHORIQUESO
includes chips
Small Cheese Dip
Includes chips
Large Cheese Dip
Includes chips
SMALL GUACAMOLE
Includes chips
LARGE GUACAMOLE
INCLUDES CHIPS
Chips and Salsa
INCLUDES CHIPS
SIDES
Dessert
Chocolate Cake
Churros
Cheese Cakes
QUESA-BIRRIA TACO
Comes: With mozzarella cheese, cilantro, onions, Side: lime Radish, and cucumber.
QUESA-BIRRIA TACO MEAL
Comes With THREE quesa-birria tacos with mozzarella cheese, cilantro, onions, Side: lime Radish, and cucumber. (icluded consome)
CLASSIC BIRRIA TORTA
Comes; with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, sour cream, and cheese, Side: French fries.
SMALL BIRRIA QUESADILLA
Side: Lettuce, Pico de gallo, Guacamole, Sour cream.
Large Birria Quesadilla
Side: Lettuce, Pico de gallo, Guacamole, Sour cream.
CLASSIC BIRRIA BURRITO
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheese,and guacamole.
SUPREME BIRRIA BURRITO
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheese,and guacamole. Side: french fries.
3LB. BIG BIG BIRRIA BURRITO
Comes in a wrap flour tortilla with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheese,and guacamole.
BIRRIA DE RES 1 LIBRA
Comes with birria consome, cilantro, and onions, Side: rice and beans, Choice: of flour or corn tortillas.
BIRRIA DE RES 1/2 LIBRA
Comes with birria consome, cilantro, and onions, Side: rice and beans, Choice: of flour or corn tortillas.
Quesa-Birria Tacos
Comes with mazzorella cheese, cilantro, onions. Side: lime, radish, and cucumbers.
Quesa-Birria Taco Meal
Come with three quesadillas-birria tacos, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and onions. Side: lime, radish and cucumbers. Includes: Consome
Classic Birria Torta
Wrap flour tortilla with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, sour cream, and cheese. Side: French fries
Small Birria-Quesadilla
Side: lettuce, pico, guacamole, and sour cream.
Large Birria-Quesadilla
Side: lettuce, pico, guacamole, and sour cream.
Classic Birria Burrito
Wrap flour tortilla with beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.
Supreme Birria Burrito
Wrap flour tortilla with beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese. Side: French fries
Big Big Birria Burrito
3lb. Burrito. Comes on a large wrap flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, pico, sour creams, guacamoles, and cheese.
Birria De Res por libra
1Ibs. Birria de Res....comes with consome, cilantro, and onions, Side: Rice, beans, and choice of corn or flour tortillas.
Birria de Res 1/2lbs.
1/2 Ib. Birria de Res....comes with consome, cilantro, and onions, Side: Rice, beans, and choice of corn or flour tortillas.