If you love Korean and Mexican food, then this is the place to go. Chilantro is a fusion between Mexican and Korean food and they blend it so well. I always get the bulgogi flour tacos along with the protein kim chi fries. Many places can do this too but what's special here is their signature sauce! If you're feeling thirty try their peach lemonade. It's to die for ! read more

Chi'Lantro - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ambience - This location is a nice small place that is very vibrant. The store is mostly white paneling and tile with nice bursts of blue and green in the decor. Very simple but very cozy. There is only a few tables, bar tables and some outside seating. Walking in had the most pleasant smell of goodness. Menu - This menu is very straight forward. The menu is Hispanic and Korean fusion which works surprisingly well since their claim to fame is using kimchi. For anyone who doesnt know, Kimchi is fermented salted vegetables mostly consisting of radishes and napa cabbage. Their prized dish is the Kimchi fries. The rest of the menu is very simple to follow, it is literally step 1 thru 6. Pick your base, protein, vegetables, toppings, sauces and extras. They have an awesome variety of products for each category. The unique thing about the way you order is that all the ingredients can be made into whatever you want, like a rice / noodle bowl or a burrito, maybe you want it on a salad, heck you may even want it all slapped together on a beef patty and 2 buns. Its your choice. It is kinda interesting. Service - As soon as i walked in there were 2 employees cleaning the dining room and they welcomed me in. As soon as i got to the area to order, there was 2 very pleasant ladies who helped me thru the menu as this was my first time here. They were very polite and understanding of me looking over the menu for a few minutes. They answered all my newbie questions and they actually seemed sincere. I apologized a few times for doing things out of order and the lady making my food was like "dude no worries" Thats not what she said but she was just very understanding and helpful. The cashier im pretty sure was new as she made a mistake ringing in my order, forgot to give me my drink cup and receipt. But thats ok because she was friendly and the rest of the crew helped her out without hesitation. Tip of the hat Chi'Lantro, this is what customer service is. Being patient and understanding, making people feel welcome, and having a team that is super helpful to me and their crew. +2 points! Food - So i got their prized Kimchi Fries. When i first started to order i ordered the fries and was about to order an entree, but the lady told me that the fries is actually more of entree rather than an app. And she was right, the Kimchi fries was a very nice potion of fries and goodness. So the fries come with your choice of protein, Kimchi, monterey+cheddar cheese, onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, MAGIC sauce and Sriracha. The fries came in one of the traditional paper boats but was piled high with greasy goodness. I got my fries with the pork and i was not disappointed. So i carefully try to mix my food up without it all falling over so that i can get a taste of everything in each bite. Now these were some awesome fries. The condiments worked well with each other and had a great amount of spicy. Not super overwhelming but hot enough to make your nose run a bit. It was a perfect burn. Now the part that was awesome was that Kimchi didnt feel out of place. I mean come on, who would have thought that having pickled vegetables on loaded fries would be a thing?! The Kimchi gave it a great zing to each bite that was great with spicy and fried goodness. I dont know what the magic sauce it but it was tasty. I wish i had a refined palette so i could know different ingredients and spices just by taste. The pork was moist and flavorful and had great texture. I was surprised. The amount of food i got was just perfect as i was full when i finished and i had finished the meal, so great portion size. Now the only thing that was "bad" was that the description says on a bed of crispy fries. My fries were not that crispy at all, they were cooked fully but didnt have that crunch that i was expecting. This would have been better if they were because by the time i got near the end, the fries were extra "soggy" or "wimpy" because of all the toppings soaking in. However, that is just a very minor detail. My fries were freaking amazing, i have never had a twist like this for fries and it worked very well. I left satisfied and good about my purchase. Overall - I had a great experience. Good customer service, great product and reasonably priced. I paid $8 for the fries and $2 for a drink. Not bad considering the ingredients involved. I am definitely looking forward to going back to try one of the make your our bowl. If they can do fries that good, then i cant wait to try the entree bowl. I found it to be a really cool fusion and i enjoyed the flavor and vibe they got going. read more

Chi'Lantro - The prized Kimchi Fries with pork. Good stuff - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to Chi'lantro twice before and the service has been consistently mediocre, but you come here for the asian-Mexican fusion, not the smiley service, I guess. As some other reviews have said, they definitely give not-so-generous servings of protein and the more expensive items, but if you want them to load you up on things like lettuce or cilantro, they're happy to oblige (see picture). The overall portions are pretty filling, like what you usually get at Chipotle, mainly because it's like half rice or noodles. The food is actually pretty tasty, nothing to complain about there, especially if you get their Magic sauce- stuff's good. One important thing to note is they don't take cash, although that's pretty well-known about all Chi'Lantro locations. What I was shocked at is they don't take Apple pay or any kind of mobile pay app, which I prefer over paying with card, so I was disappointed. If you're a no-cash establishment, get with it! read more

Chi'Lantro - My rice bowl (w/ extra cilantro), kimchi fries making a cameo in the background. - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good fresh ingredients and folks you seem to enjoy what they are doing. Some funky combinations here make for a good to great experience. Don't be afraid to try something you might not normally do. Fries are kind of a must here, I remember getting them off the truck some time ago, and they are just as good now. The fresh ingredients and funky sauces are what make this place worth visiting. Can get crowded. read more

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This is my second trip to this place. The food was delicious. I had the soy glazed rice bowl with assorted veggies. The cashier was a gentleman who pour several sauce in a small cup for me to sample. I did not get his name but he wore a LA black baseball cap. Definitely will be back for more!!! read more

We went there for lunch and the experience was not good. The restaurant is located at a tiny plaza with small parking space shared with other stores. We got there around noon on a wed, and the plaza parking lot was totally full. Had a really hard time to park the car. I have been to this restaurant a couple of times before and now they gave out smaller portions than in the past. The restaurant has a bad seating system. They have limited seats, and doesn't put in any effort to manage the seating situation. After got our food, we couldn't find an empty seat and were standing in restaurant while holding the food. While one person took 6 chairs while all his 5 friends were still waiting at the far end of line to order food! If a place has limited seats, I wish they could assign seating better during rush hours. read more

I enjoyed the noodles and service. We four went there for branch. We finished our bowls. read more

3 words. Cheesy Kimchi Fries. Worth the calories. When I'm craving a hearty salad/rice bowl, this is my spot. Never go wrong with the steak.

Chi'Lantro is hands down the best build your own meal restaurant I've been to. I had the kimchi fries with spicy chicken all the way. It was amazing! I've been dreaming about it since! Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The restaurant was very clean and the entire staff was friendly. I definitely recommend stopping by and getting your Korean BBQ! read more

Chi'Lantro - Kimchi Fries with spicy chicken all the way!! It was amazing!!!! - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is always great and the service during this winters freeze has been exceptional. Cool atmosphere as well.

I'm a vegetarian so I always get the rice bowl with black beans and avocado. The chips are good but they ruin the guacamole with too many onions. We usually arrive around 11:30 and never have to wait. read more

I'm always eating here and it's good every time I go. They're all nice and really fast. Love love coming here!!

This place used to be one of my favorite places to eat. They have these amazing gluten free noodles made from sweet potato I think. I went in about a month ago and ordered my usually which looked awfully light so I asked if that was the regular amount of ingredients and the girl said "Yes, it is always measured out." however, this definitely wasn't even 2/3rd's of the amount I got every time prior to that visit. I thought maybe it was a one-off situation. Today, however, was beyond ridiculous. (See attached picture). $1 for literally a leveled baking TBLSP sized guac blob minus another 1/3rd of chicken and noodles. Chi'Lantro, you are letting me down. read more

Chi'Lantro - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was my first time coming to the store front. There used to be a Chilantro food truck in Houston, sadly it closed =[. The menu has definitely revamped, the concept is similar to chipotle or a poke place, where you choose a base, protein, add ins and sauce. I decided to order something simple, the kimchi fries, which they've been known for. The look of the kimchi fries were definitely instagram worthy. I only wished the fries tasted as good as it was pictured.....The kimchi was a bit sour, they should've stir fried it to subdue the fermented taste. I also wished the cheese was melted, they were freshly sprinkled on top =/ Overall, the food was okay. I've definitely experience better from the food truck. read more

First time in Austin and I had to try this place. The Korean chicken wings were so good!! All the sauces they have for the bowls are also really good. Plenty of meat options, very seasoned. i had a rice bowl but the noodles looked good. they have really good fountain drink options too. I highly recommend this place. Easy, quick, and good read more

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Always a good experience. Always leaving full! I love to create my own bowl. There house juice is always good too!

They always have top quality food, with tastes out of this world! That's a given. Kichi fries with steak is my staple, but my son ordered the Korean wings which were excellent. But particular to this location, the customer service is beyond belief. They care about the customers and I don't give that comment lightly or often. I can honestly say I feel love for the staff and how they go above and beyond, which they did for me today. I'll actually going to say a prayer for those guys. They are golden. read more

Chi'Lantro - Menu, kimchi fries, to die for, Korean wings and build a bowl. - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

this was shady. i came in at 9:24, closes at 10. I ordered fries and they brought it to me in a bag. I did not ask to-go of any kind I just wanted to sit and chill and eat for 15 minutes. Bring it to me in a bag? It's just not welcoming. I get it, but you're open. Change the hours if you don't like guests to be with you. read more

Yes yes yes yes yes! I love this place! I am way too addicted to the food here. My go-to are the tacos, which I get with beef and get them as street tacos (this combo of toppings isn't on the menu, but you just get the create-your-own kind and add the beef, onions, cilantro, and lime juice, though I also add corn because why not). I've never been disappointed with my tacos. It's a must-have for me, and I can't go to Chi'lantro and not get those tacos. Their fries are also so yummy, I get them with the same toppings as the tacos. I've also tried the soy-glazed chicken and it is so yummy. My boyfriend always gets the burrito (signature style) with spicy chicken and/or their chicken wings and loves both. Another plus is the Maine Root beverages. I got hooked on these as they're also on tap where I work, and tbh I think their Cola is better than Coca-Cola, even the Mexican Coke. The line moves fast and since you see them prepare your food, it's impossible for them to ever mess it up (my orders have always been correct). read more

(THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE CURBSIDE SERVICE ONLY). Called ahead of time, was told there is a 30 minutes wait on the food. Waited 30 minutes and called them when I got there, was told they will bring it out in a minute. Waited another 15 minute or so, no one came out so I had to go in. Found out the food has been sitting on the table for pick up...not sure what happened there read more

Omg! The burrito here is AMAZING! I was able to stuff it with all the fixings. I had the beef, caramelized kimchi, two types of corn, the awesome magic sauce and some other veggies. It was so stuffed that the poor kid broke the tortilla and had to make me another one. Awesome job Chi'lantro. I will definitely be back. read more

I've read such amazing reviews that I really wanted to check this place out. We arrived around 7pm and it wasn't busy, which was nice. No long line. My husband got a rice bowl with spicy pork and I got Kimchi Fries with spicy chicken. My husband enjoyed his, but for the rice there wasn't much food. I do feel the portions are a bit small. Ideally, my husband and I would probably both get bowls and order fries to split, but the fries are just as expensive as the bowls. I really loved the Kimchi Fries and my husband loves my fries more than his rice bowl. He said if we returned he'd definitely get the Kimchi Fries ^.^ read more

Chi'Lantro - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We had lunch here today. We spent $6.50 for a tiny queso and it was not very good. Overpriced and m'eh food. Would not recommend.

Fantastic food and fantastic service. I definitely plan on coming back in the future.

I joined yelp just to talk about these Kimchi fries. The flavoring was really balanced and I vote spicy pork all the way. Although I've since had the spicy chicken and it's just as good. The concept had me skeptical but they somehow pull all the flavors together to create a unique menu. Mexican, Korean, American. The perfect blend. Someone said it's the Korean Chipotle and I would agree. I also had the Ribeye Beef Burger which was made perfectly especially with the addition of a fried egg. Juicy and flavorful. Their restaurants are modestly decorated and clean. It makes for an appealing place to eat. The service was fast and friendly. read more

Every time I'm in Austin I always gotta have the kimchi fries. The magic sauce makes them so addicting! I get the fries with beef and it's the bomb! It's nice that they offer bowls and burritos as well. I'm glad they have a brick and mortar location which makes dining in more enjoyable compared to their early food truck days. They have a cashless policy where they only accept cards. Great location since it is across the domain! read more

Chi'Lantro for lunch is always a good choice. I like the fact I can build my own bowl and see what I am getting. The spicy chicken is so good. My husband had the Korean Fried Chicken wings and loved them. Super friendly staff, very clean, not overly crowded and Great location! read more

Chi'Lantro - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great staff, always friendly and the food is really good. I like this Chi'Lantro location

The jasmine rice was very tasty with the ribeye steak on it .. I wish I had pictures but I demolished it along with the kimmche steak loaded fries very nice place.. read more

Freaking yum!! The food here is delicious and hits the spot. I love the Korean flavors and all their items. The beef is tender and the chicken wings are plump and juicy. I think their food is high quality at a great price. Jasmine was so patient with me and took care of me the whole time. She happily cut my burrito in half, took my last minute chicken wing order, and packed my to go bag with forks, napkins and sani wipes. She really made my experience awesome. I can't wait to go back! read more

This is a cool place to dive into for lunch...the noodle bowl had was great amount of food I couldnt finish it. But I hear the kimchi fries are a must have. read more

Chi'Lantro - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

My absolute favorite food truck, with a brick and mortar location. My go to is always kimchi fries, but those wings will leave you undecided Every time. I usually get both and not finish either. The only drawback is they don't take cash at all. Which got a well into modern society, but sometimes I want to just pay with my lunch allowance . I don't really have a lunch allowance, but if I did I couldn't eat there. read more

I am obsessed with Chi'lantro and it's entire menu. Often I go for their bowls and pack it with most of their toppings and that.. is a hefty delicious meal. Everything tastes super fresh and clean. The marinated tofu is to die for and definitely my go to. After being introduced to it I get it probably once a week. Fresh, innovative and delicious! read more

Ok let me start my review by saying "Korean inspired" and no GoChuJang sauce? Seriously? I really wanted to not just like this place, i wanted to love it but sadly not so. There are a lot of options which is cool, get it burrito style, bowl etc and plenty of toppings. Proteins, the ribeye was good, close facsimile of bulgogi. I added the spicy chicken and found too many rubbery pieces parts in it. The kimchi looked bland, no colorful pop and the flavor matched. Maybe they were looking for something not too spicy and thus left out the hot paste, but kimchi is kimchi and it should be a hallmark of any place which slaps Korean anything on the wall. There were plenty of veggie toppings along with sauces. I ended up trying the magic sauce which was more like the siracha mayo on sushi but was way too sweet. The kimchi sauce didn't leave any memorable flavors to make me say it was good. Bland. If i come back, i will probably get a noodle bowl(good clear glass noodles like japchae) and some of the ribeye, veggies and then smuggle my own hot sauce and kimchi in. Then we got a winner read more

Korean BBQ Chicken wings ! People like to go here for the Kimchi fries and whatnot but I go back here because of the wings. The spicier the here. read more

Chi'Lantro - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Haven't been in TX in general for a long time & this was my first time in Austin. Everything looked amazing (including the drinks). I had the kimchi fries and they did not disappoint. I used to live in HI. They have a lot of Kimchi there but I had never had kimchi fries. They were delicious. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful, it was free parking & the place itself was clean. read more

Chi'Lantro - kimchi fries are delicious. - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Remember as a kid when your mom would make you eat all your dinner before you could finish your fries so you wouldn't fill up on fries....Well Chi'Lantro solved that problem with the Kimchi Fries!!! What an awesome idea to turn fries into a meal, that is like every little kids dream. The Kimchi fries are amazing! The spicy chicken all the way. The chicken is tender and flavorful with just enough spice to let you know its there but not enough to set your mouth on fire. The cool, sweet, soy flavor of the kimchi sauce balances the heat and combines perfectly. You have to try this place, you won't regret it. read more

Props go out to Sal the manager at Chi'lantro at the Burnet Rd location. He was kind and helped me with my order. The restaurant was clean, socially distanced, and had some outside seating. Food is amazing and I think tasted better because of the great service. I am 99.9% sure he was smiling behind his mask. Thank you Sal. See you again! read more

I was in the area for a business meeting and received recommendations to try Chi'Lantro, and I'm soooo glad I did. If you like Asian fusion, then this will be right up your alley. You can pick from different bowls (rice, noodle, salad) or tacos or wings. I started with the noodle bowl and added the soy glazed chicken and packed it with veggies. There are additional topping that you can add for a small fee like avo or guac or fried egg. I topped my bowl with a drizzle of the chipotle ranch and that really brought it all together. The portions are quite big in my opinion for the cost (around $10). Side note: the shopping plaza where this location is doesn't have a lot of parking so keep that in mind if you plan to come during the lunch hour read more

I like this location better than the other because of the set-up that's going on inside. I like that I get to pick what goes into my bowl. I really loved the noodle and tofu choices. There were a variety of sauces to choose from. We even had some guac that was delicious. I mainly liked that my food was ready instantly and there was more seating than other congested locations. I would go back. read more