CHAPARRAL MEXICAN GRILL

Is CHAPARRAL MEXICAN GRILL clean? Mostly — a B (87/100) at its latest inspection, December 5, 2025. That visit logged 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 2 basic violations.

Its most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 2 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 31% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.5 from 2,703 reviews.

Trend: declining · B (87/100)

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (87/100)
Violations
4 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic
Address
1341 N COCOA BLVD, Cocoa, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Bar, Burrito restaurant, Caterer, Cuban restaurant, Latin American restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4.5 stars (2703 reviews)
Neighborhood
Dixons
Seats
200
Phone
(321) 576-9800
Website
Official website
Photo of CHAPARRAL MEXICAN GRILL
Photo: Chaparral Mexican and Cuban Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 2,703 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Sorted newest-first, the ratings decline as you read up. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.3 stars.

The split is 21 positive to 4 negative across 25 rated reviews. Conspicuously absent: freshness and temperature, which no reviewer brings up. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 21 of the 25 reviewers who rated.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (87/100), citing 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 2 basic violations. That inspection was on December 5, 2025. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. That puts it ahead of 31% of graded kitchens in Brevard County. Among the items recorded were dishwashing facilities and plumbing installed & maintained.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 25 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    WOW! Some of the best Mexican and Cuban Food in Brevard County. Our server Maria was amazing and made great recommendations. We can't wait to come back.

  • June 28, 2026

    Food presentation was one out of five....food taste was two out of five. Although we live in the area We will not return. It's disappointing because the atmosphere and the services is pretty good.

  • June 28, 2026

    The service was exelente but the food was terrible no testing at all like, the presentation of the food was so poured thata i can't imagine of went I get it, we as Puerto Rico or Mexican food. We know ur foodis exelente but here. It was ur first time, but I am planing to come back for that experience, oh nooooo!!! Terrible for me is a F+, sorry

  • June 26, 2026

    They want $14 for 2 tacos, I will never eat there again! Tacos only nothing else?

  • June 25, 2026

    Any time my husband and I have been here has been an amazing experience with great food and wonderful people. Maria is so attentive and sweet, she made sure we didn't want for anything and took excellent care of our young daughters.

  • June 25, 2026

    My first time eating here. Maria was the best! She recommended my husband and I dishes that were amazing. She was very kind. Because of her we will be returning.!.

  • June 24, 2026

    Food is great and atmosphere is very authentic

  • June 21, 2026

    Tonya the goat. Tonya the greatest. Tonya the HBIC! We love it here. Always clean, always good food, always so friendly! The owner always makes us feel special as well. Thank you!

  • June 21, 2026

    Great price. Great food. Great service. Maria is an awesome server:)

  • June 21, 2026

    Just had snacks and drinks but everything was great. All the food that came by looked awesome, will come back to try food!

  • June 20, 2026

    Maria took such good care of us! 10/10 service. The food was great, environment was inviting and welcoming. The food was outstanding though we probably wouldn’t get the steak again (was a little tough for us). We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!

  • June 20, 2026

    maria is wonderful and so is the coconut margarita! 🥥 🤍

  • June 19, 2026

    We first tried out this place six years ago during our honeymoon. Six years later we revisited this place and it was as great as the first time. I ordered the ropa vieja dish. Slowed roasted roast served with beans, rice and plantains. I finished every bite. The roast was tender and well seasoned. It was great to see this restaurant still operating and still serving great food. Hope to visit again soon!

  • June 17, 2026

    All around great meal experience. Highly recommend.

  • June 15, 2026

    The food was delicious. Every time we go the food is great.

  • June 11, 2026

    Maria was great! Helped me pick out some great choices and boy was it good. I highly recommend.

  • June 11, 2026

    Love this place. Had Maria and she was great! Very attentive and quick

  • June 11, 2026

    Food was excellent! Maria was an awesome waitress & atmosphere was great!

  • June 11, 2026

    Maria was the best waitress! Food was fantastic especially the guacamole and the pozole. The place couldn’t have been better decorated and set up either. Best Mexican food in Cocoa.

  • June 9, 2026

    Chaparral is a very authentic Mexican and Cuban style restaurant. The inside is really nice and comfortable. They have a bar/ lounge area and a dining room restaurant. The people are friendly and welcoming. They have lots of parking space because it is a good size restaurant. They also have to go orders and I really like their Taco Tuesday specials. The place is clean and a really nice atmosphere.

  • June 4, 2026

    Great place

  • June 4, 2026

    Thank you, Tonya, for helping to make our dining experience so great! Your suggestion of the 5 layer queso dip was great as an appetizer.

  • June 3, 2026

    Delicious food, the shrimp tacos, the guacomole, the yellow rice and the al pastor tacos. The Pina margarita was AMAZING. TONYA our server was very helpful and gave amazing recommendations for what to order. Will 100% be coming back another day to try the fajitas, carne asada and other margaritas. Loved this restaurant!!!!!!

  • June 2, 2026

    Service was ok but the food was not good at all. I got carnitas tacos with rice and beans. The carnitas had little to no flavor but the refried beans were absolutely disgusting I mean really bad. Everything tasted like not much effort was put into it and service was just ok.

  • May 31, 2026

    Great food and atmosphere Maria was Great Great Mohito too

Overall Score

67 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. December 5, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
  2. July 1, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to CHAPARRAL MEXICAN GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • ARBETTERS HOT DOGS

    4.3★ 0.3 mi away

  • TENDER&WING EXPRESS

    4.9★ 0.4 mi away

  • MCDONALD'S 7469

    3.1★ 0.4 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: December 5, 2025