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    Chilango Express

    4.3 (181 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Burrito diner. Yum!
    Barry M.

    Totally love this place. It's some of the most flavorful Mexican food that I've had locally. The portions are off the hook and the price is super reasonable. It's our "go to" for local Mexican food. Chile Relleno & Pork Burrito

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    Hannah W.

    Had a fantastic experience at Chilango Express! The staff were so kind and accommodating, the restaurant was clean, the prices are great, and the food is delicious! What more can you ask for?! Our waitress was great, she helped us pick our meals with great recommendations. We had horchata to drink and picked the Gordita, tacos, and sope for our meals. The chips and salsa came complementary which were delicious and fresh. The meat on the tacos (carne asada and chicken) were both great. Their steak is awesome. It is cooked very well so it is kind of crunchy in a delicious way. The chicken was also moist. I had the sope with carne asada and it was perfection. So fresh, balanced, and delicious (especially with the green sauce added on top). The price is just a bonus too because everything was very reasonably priced. I was impressed with this place and will definitely be back again.

    Beatriz F.

    Ordered chicken tamales and received tamales full of peas with dry looking chicken. I've never in my life seen peas in tamales. Just terrible!

    Leah K.

    Amazing Mexican food without having to go deep into the south side of Milwaukee. My parents showed me this place, and it's now the go-to spot. I feel safe inside and outside of the building. A lot of parking via street or there own parking lot. If you can't handle real Mexican food with real Mexican seasoning, maybe try tacobell. This place is the REAL DEAL! Chicken and steak tacos, cilantro and homemade green sauce. I made my leftovers into nachos and they are phenomenal reheated too! 10/10! Always have great customer service also. Try a Margarita and tip well!

    Enchiladas and one of the best taco dinners I've ever eaten
    Joanna T.

    How do you make the best tacos in the city even better??? You open a new location, with more seating, a parking lot and add A BAR! Chilango's sit down location is finally open, a mere 2 blocks down the way. The inside is simple, but clean and inviting. Did I mention there's a bar?? The food is still amazing (and cheap!), the tortillas are still freshly made, the orange salsa is still fire and the folks working are still the friendliest around. All the good stuff is still here, just with a bar! Had a great lunch here with coworkers today and I know that I'll continue to be a frequent visitor because their food is great and they now have A BAR! Did I mention that they added a bar?

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    Erin P.

    Updated: 3/23- new location is just as delicious. Service is a little bumpy but they are trying hard. The tacos with their amazing house made tortillas were delicious- one pork, one chicken, one steak with rice & beans. You can have them traditional with onion & cilantro or ask for the tacos special to have them with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Margaritas were large, refreshing and on point. Previous review: Don't let the fact that they are attached to a gas station stop you. This crew works hard. I watched them making their own tortillas the entire time. Muy buena comida. Me gusta mucho. Mas por favor! This place is busy with only a handful of tables but we were able to nab one. The food was delicious, made to order and came out quickly. We mixed it up a little and ordered ala carte: chicken enchilada with green sauce (the green sauce is mild here and the red is hot), steak tacos and chicken taco, rice and beans. Nom nom nom. Everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked good. Can't wait to work through this menu

    Cactus, mushroom, and pumpkin flower tacos, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, and salsa
    Kaylena B.

    Vegan options galore! I had mushroom, cactus, and pumpkin flower tacos and was so impressed! Well seasoned and a good level of spice. My friend had an asada torta and she was not disappointed either! Such great service and vibes. Definitely a great spot for vegans in the Milwaukee area Overall a 10/10

    Jesse S.

    Do I always eat at the gas station? Sometimes. Will I do it again? Definitely. This spot is pretty small but the tables turn over pretty quickly so you can likely get a spot if you want to dine in. The menu is pretty comprehensive and likely to have what you're looking for. You can customize your tacos to your liking. I highly recommend the chorizo. Be careful of the red sauce, it will definitely kick things up a notch. Service was extremely quick - explains the Express in the name - and very friendly. The prices are also extremely reasonable. You can't really go wrong with a full dinner plate for $9. Likely not the fancy dinner spot you're going to take a date or special occasion, but if you want something quick and delicious you should definitely stop by.

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    This place is delicious! Great service! Great food! We drove around to find Mexican food and we were so pleased to find this place!

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    I searched taco restaurants they popped up. I read the reviews, thought it'd be awesome. I wasn't impressed at all.

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    Just had carry out from here and what a great experience. Service was awesome. The food fantastic and they did everything right.

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    2 years ago

    Best tostadas and best seasoned pork and chorizo I've ever had. Service is quick and friendly. Regular customer for life.

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    Excellent service and great Mexican food. Would recommend this restaurant. Chicken tacos are great.

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    Yum yum yum the tostada (steak) was truly amazing! The staff was so nice and food was hot and fresh. I can't wait to order again!

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    The food here is consistently good, flavorful rice and beans. The mole is amazing, not sure how I…read morefeel about the chicken in the mole, used to chicken pieces, or dark meat with mole. The Chile Rellenos is perfectly cooked. The service is always friendly and ambiance cozy

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