Chavella's - the mexican place on classon

Wow, I guess so. Maybe they're trying out the brunch on Sundays to see if it flys. Personally, I freakin hate the brunch obsession around here. I'd be OK with it if they also offered a regular menu, however limited, on the side. But I hate paying more than $10 bucks for scrambled eggs. It's also anoying to see BBQ joints and Italian places do brunch. Why would I want to eat eggs at place that's known for it's ribs and brisket? Like the new panini place on 5th, they serve egg panini's and pizza with eggs on top?!? None of their sandwiches are offered!
Some exceptions of course. My fave brunch place is an Italian resturant, but they have unlimited mimosas, so I forgive them.

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Review of Chavella's in this week's Brooklyn Paper: http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/30/19/30_19chavellas.html

The whole enchilada
By Tina Barry
for The Brooklyn Paper

Cinco de Mayo may have passed, but you can still get into the spirit with a meal at Chavella’s in Prospect Heights.

Arturo Leonar and his fiancee Desiree Detoy opened the restaurant three months ago as a place for Leonar to showcase his culinary talent. Previously, he cooked for 15 years at Calle Ocho in Manhattan under Alex Garcia, who helped popularize Nuevo Latino cooking.

Unlike that hybrid, Leonar’s cuisine is “truly authentic,” he said. “We offer a taste of all the regions of Mexico.”

One can spot the three-month old Chavella’s by the diminutive eatery’s bright green and yellow tiled facade. Inside the 20-seat dining room, with brick and deep red walls, patrons can sit around the simple wooden tables and enjoy “chile rellenos” made with mild, roasted poblano peppers that are filled with creamy queso fresco cheese and served with a light tomato sauce, beans and rice. The hefty green enchiladas come with chicken or cheese and are topped with either mole (a spicy Mexican sauce that sometimes includes chocolate) or green sauce. There are just two house made desserts: flan and rice pudding, creamy and sweet. Until their wine and beer license is granted, it’s BYOB.

Chavella’s (732 Classon Ave., between Park and Prospect places in Prospect Heights) accepts cash only. Entrees: $7–$12. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Subway: C to Franklin Avenue; 2 and 3 to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum. For information, call (718) 622-3100.

I love chavella's- I always get takeout or take a friend when we want something in the neighborhood. The owners and waitstaff are always friendly.

Subject: Chavella's is good.

Tried Chavella's for the first time last night. Really enjoyed it. Posted my review on Yelp.

love it there, too. had lunch on saturday with Emily and dennisobell - super delish. I had the tortilla soup and the chicken quesadilla - hearty & filling for $7! yum!

They have a delicious vegetable torta = a big fat sandwich of salad, avocado and beans. Weirdly delicious...

It is spartan, but definitely not takeout. The place is designed for table service. Never been on a Friday, but I went on a Saturday evening about 5pm and there were four tables occupied besides mine. I'd say odds are there will be at least 1-2 tables occupied.

I ate at Chavella's‎ for the first time yesterday. I didn't even know that the place existed! I love that they deliver all over the neighborhood!

Here ya go NavyYard:

http://plutonyc.com/

http://www.brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=39457

I passed by yesterday and snapped a picture of their very cool looking interior!

Can't wait till they open!

I'm perplexed -- the new Chavella's on Franklin is actually Chavela's (with one L).

New place looks great. lots of attention to details. The huge kitchen is going to make the menu expand for sure. Iron work on the doors and windows should be an example to everybody else..people like open windows when the weather is good.