Chak Balam Mexican Restaurant

So, we looked at reviews and thought.... wow, 4.8 stars... we should try it. We pull up and see a metal building that looks sketchy. We figure, it's an adventure, let's try it. Boy are we glad we did! Service was wonderful. The food was amazing! I had the fajitas and ate everything. The meat was perfect, the peppers and onions were perfect. We tried the octopus taco. It was amazing. So flavorful and yummy. Everything was remarkable! So, don't be nervous of the outside, go on and prepare to be amazed.

The food here is amazing! We absolutely loved their tortilla soup, mole, and Mexican hot chocolate. I am still dreaming of the hot chocolate!

We really like the food here. We have dined here a couple of times over the years and have ordered food to go online as well. It has always been a good experience. The last experience was on April 16th and I want to specifically praise the staff who helped me. They were friendly, happy to help and did their job with a smile on their face. A simple smile goes a long way. Keep up the good work guys.

I have tried Mexican food all over the USA, Mexico, and many other countries, and this is some of the best Mexican food I have ever had.

I had the enmoladas. Very tasty and the presentation was spot-on. The staff was great and friendly and I hope to be back again someday to try their tamales!

Like other reviewers mentioned, when we turned into the parking lot we weren’t 100% sure it was a restaurant, but we were SO glad we went in! Delicious food, super friendly service. We had the nachos and the fajitas and it was all great. Definitely give this spot a shot!

Killer Mexican food. Glad this opened in Torrey as I now have a new favorite place to eat at between trips into Capitol Reef

While visiting Capitol Reef NP we always stay and eat in Torrey. It's been a few years since we have been so Chak Balam was a new restaurant to us. We are so glad we gave it a try! We have eaten at almost every restaurant in Torrey and this is now officially our favorite. When we walked in we were greeted with smiling, friendly staff members who got us a great table outside which has beautiful views of the surrounding desert. The menu is quite extensive and we all ordered something different. They also serve alcohol. Everyone in our party of 5 said it was the best tasting, most authentic Mexican food they had ever had in a restaurant. I had the chili relleno which was very large and seasoned and cooked perfectly. Others in my party had enchiladas, burrito, chimichangas and tamales. The portions were large and the ingredients were very fresh. We also had an order of guacamole which was great. After dinner we even ordered sopapillas and churros for dessert. Without exception everything we ate here was the best we have ever had in a Mexican restaurant. We were so impressed we came back the next morning at 10:00 for brunch. Once again.....amazing. You have to try this place if you are in town. You will not be disappointed!

Awesome, awesome food! We were looking for a good place for lunch and a local recommended this place. It doesn’t look like much from the outside - just a nondescript wooden shed but the food was incredible and the service top-notch. We had the shrimp chimichangas, huevo rancheros and octopus tacos. All were super flavorful although the octopus was a bit chewy. The complimentary chips and salsa were yummy too. Will definitely be back the next time we are in the area

It's as if they teleported me to Mexico 🇲🇽 and filled us with delicious delicate top tier Mexican food. The salsa and chips are the best for miles to come. The guacamole is extremely fresh along with all their ingredients. I decided to try their 🐙 octopus taco and that was by far one of the most delicious squirmy tacos I have ever consumed. Along with that I tried their burrito and I have been greatly satisfied.

We happened upon this restaurant on our way into Capitol Reef National Park (happy Cinco de Mayo!) and it was my favorite surprise of the day. The restaurant has been open less than two months and the building may be unassuming, but don't be fooled. The food was incredible and service beyond kind and helpful. I had their moletas as I'm a huge fan of trying how different people make mole sauce. Our server, Katrina, was wonderful. I wish it wasn't so far away from Florida! Please stop by and support them- as well as your tummy!