Chela's Cocina

I took advantage of a Border's Rewards offer with Restaraunts.com and am the proud owner of 18 $25.00 coupons for $72.00. (I got carried away) I picked coupons for Chela's Cocina(2), Theo's steakhouse(4), Pepe's in Griffith(4), Miller Bakery Cafe(4) and Cafe Elise(4). I plan on using 1/2 for myself and half as gifts.
The first one I used was for Chela's Cocina. I had heard good things about Chela's in the past so I decided to give it a try. We started with a Chicken Quesadilla, which I though was kind of bland. I ordered the Three Meat Fajita Steak, Chicken and Shrimp), and my friend had the Steak Fajita. They brought the plates out and the metal plates were so hot that the onions and peppers were burning! The smell of burning vegetables lingered throughout the meal which had an effect on the flavor of the meats. There was plenty of meat which was I thought slightly underseasoned, but tasted okay. I did like the rice and the refried beans were okay. We ordered a flan for dessert and I've had better. About half way through our meal, the dining room started getting smoky and the aroma of burning food filled the air. When we left, my glasses were covered with an oily film that wasn't there when I went in.
I'd like to give them another chance since I have one more coupon for Chela's but I'm not sure if I'm going to use it or give it away. Giving it away could cost a friendship, maybe I'll give it to the ex-wife.

Chela's Cocina
1927 45th Avenue
Griffith, IN