I’ve been to the beach-adjacent Cha Cha Chicken, the original branch in Santa Monica, so many times over the years that it comes as something of a shock to realize the Pacific is not just a short walk ...

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One of the best reasons to go to the beach in Santa Monica — aside from the beach in Santa Monica — is the presence of Cha Cha Chicken on Ocean Avenue at Pico Boulevard. It’s an admirably ramshackle ...

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The 28-year-old Cha Cha Chicken is a Santa Monica beacon for Caribbean dishes from multiple nations, attracting diners from all corners of town. The jerk chicken is consistently very good, as are most ...