What should I order at Chona?
Chona
Seafood Risotto
Recommended for its creamy texture, flavorful taste, and fresh, succulent prawns as mentioned in multiple reviews praising its quality and flavor.
Grilled Meats
Highly praised for being cooked to perfection, tender, and wonderfully seasoned, with guests noting excellent quality and preparation.
Paella
Noted for being delicious, fresh, and full of interesting seafood, with portion sizes sufficient for sharing.
Hurricane Pork Rump
Specifically highlighted for its delicious combination with yam puree, apple caramelized, stout sauce, and dijon, receiving a very enthusiastic reaction.
Empanadas
Mentioned as delicious and recommended by guests for their quality and taste.
Location details
Av. Julio Argentino Roca 249, Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, AR
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 PM to 12:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 12:30 AM |
About Chona
Chona is a restaurant in Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, serving lunch, dinner, brunch, and dessert. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, especially seafood and meat dishes, along with friendly, fast service. The menu is noted for items like seafood risotto, paella, empanadas, grilled meats, and pizza, and the place also has outdoor seating, a bar, and a sea view mentioned in reviews. It is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with reservations recommended for dinner.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Chona known for?
Chona is best known for very large portions of seafood and meat dishes, especially seafood risotto, paella, and grilled meats. Reviews also repeatedly mention fresh prawns, squid rings, and excellent service, with many guests saying the servings are bigger than expected.
What dishes are most recommended at Chona?
Reviewers most often highlight the seafood risotto with prawns, paella, empanadas, grilled meats, and pizza. The seafood is described as fresh and flavorful, while the meat dishes and roasted potatoes are praised for being tender and well seasoned.
What is the atmosphere like at Chona?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, lively, and welcoming, with a warm interior and friendly, quick service. It seems to suit groups and tourists well, and several reviews mention a pleasant dining room and a sea view, which adds to the experience.
Is Chona good value, and what is the price range?
Chona is in the ARS 30–40K price range, and many reviewers say the prices are reasonable for the amount of food served. Guests frequently mention abundant portions and good prices, plus affordable cocktails and a 50% pizza deal from 7 to 9 pm.
When is the best time to visit Chona?
Several reviews suggest arriving for an early dinner around 7 to 8 pm, because queues get long later in the evening. One review notes that by around 10 pm the line can be 10 or more people, so earlier is better if you want to avoid a wait.
Is parking available at Chona?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Chona have vegetarian options?
Yes, Chona offers vegetarian options.
Is Chona kid-friendly?
Yes, Chona is good for kids.
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