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    Chili Lime Cantina

    3.8 (63 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Chili Lime Steak Taco
    Michelle N.

    Awesome Street tacos! I highly recommend the Bang Bang Shrimp tacos. My daughter LOVES their chicken quesadilla. I got the Chili Lime Steak from the food truck this time. We always try to stop in when the truck is close to our house but sometimes we'll stop in the restaurant for a late-afternoon Saturday bite. Service is always great.

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    Marquie J.

    American food in taco shapes. A safe option for those not feeling overly adventurous. This is not your regular taco joint. I would actually stay clear of the classics like carnitas or al pastor here. Typically the less traditional, the better here. Their bang bang tacos are a crowd favorite and they make a solid steak quesadilla. In lieu of more traditional Mexican salsas they have sauces you'd see at a bar & grill that are fun to try on their burritos. Chili Lime takes up two separate stalls in the building that are connected by a door within. On the right you have the food counter and tables to dine at, on the left there is a bar. You can order food while drinking at the bar, but if it's busy it's usually faster to go to the other side and order. I've never had an order take more than 10 minutes. They have a lot of regulars in the bar side which makes for a fun atmosphere, but sometimes it can be difficult to get the bartenders' attention.

    The truck!
    Carly W.

    How do I love thee Chili Lime? Let me count the ways: One - Our group of three found you curbside at Forgotten Star Brewing slinging your goods. Love that you were available to feed our hungry tummies right when and where we needed you. Two - You gave us the ability to mix and match tacos. Allowing my variety-loving self to sample three different types! Yay! I chose the bang bang shrimp, diablo pork, and chili lime steak. More about those next. Three - You offer up some damn tasty tacos and tots! We ordered a total of nine tacos and enjoyed every single one. The bang bang shrimp was hands-down our favorite though. While you were out of a few things, you have delicious offerings that make me want even more! Four - Churros. Let me tell you how much I love churros. Cause it's a lot. Plus, these bad boys are full of a delicious caramel filling. Legit, the best way to top off our fantastic meal. I really only have two desires that you don't fulfill. The first being that you don't have a very active social media presence or website; making it difficult for me to stalk you when I'm in town. The second is that I live in Colorado, so I can't nosh on your tacos and churros more often! That being said, I know I will be back when I'm in town to get more bang bang shrimp and churros. Until we meet again, Chili Lime...

    Al pastor tacos
    William L.

    You can find the Chili Lime truck at many of the taprooms. They have a solid line up tacos with various protein options. We tried the al pastor tacos, very good. They also have nachos and tatar tot sides.

    Falafel Taco, El Al Pastor Pork Taco, Chili Lime Steak Taco
    Erika R.

    We were in the area and wanted to grab a quick lunch before finishing our errands and regretted giving this place a try. The management of this facility obviously does not exist. The employees seemed depressed and did the bare minimum of service. It was our first time and by the time we ordered we had to wait a little which was totally fine but while walking to get our drinks you could see so much crap on the floor and the bathroom was disgusting. Our food was about a 2/5 as well. We have had better in other places and our stomachs are queasy afterwards. We walked back in to toss our trash and the employees were sitting on the counter on their phones and didn't say anything to us. Obviously no one really cares here so don't waste your time.

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    Maxx M.

    I have mixed feelings about Chili Lime - I'm averaging everything out to 3 stars. GOOD: 1. TASTE: First -- foremost and most importantly -- the food tasted great! I had a steak burrito with "chipotle pineapple habanero" sauce. I also had tots with "saucy" flavor. The flavors were awesome. 2. PORTIONS: The portions were large. I'm a big dude, I was very hungry, and I left completely satisfied by the amount of food. BAD: 1. POOR BEEF QUALITY: My steak was so tough, it felt like I was chewing on rubber bands! If you're gonna buy cheap beef, you have to do what the Mexican restaurants do...pound the hell out of it with a meat tenderizer hammer so it's nice & soft and not like a rubber bicycle tire. 2. PRICE: It was kind of expensive when compared to comparable places with comparable quantities of food and similar setups. 3. CLEANLINESS: The restaurant itself was somewhat in disarray and in need of a good cleaning. The window sills were gross with lots of old food and insects. The back (by the soda machine) looked like a storage room with boxes, plastic bags, stacks of soda, etcetera. And in front, 2 giant soda coolers - one COMPLETELY empty - and a big empty cardboard box on the floor, between the cooler and the front counter. Come on! A little attention to detail, someone? 4. LAYOUT: Layout needs fine tuning. There should be a trash/empty tray receptacle by the front door. There were 3 big ones in the far back, in the dark, by the soda dispenser. So everyone has to walk in back to bus their stuff when they leave. Also, get rid of the ugly empty soda cooler by the front counter; it blocks your cool giant skull mural. 5. WEEKEND STAFF: The young dudes behind behind the counter were pretty unprofessional, they looked like they were up to something, seemed like ordering food was a big inconvenience for them, and acted like they couldn't wait to go home. I think there should have been at least one adult over 30 years old on the premises, holding down the fort and keeping a lid on things. I get the impression that these guys are better at running a food truck than a brick & mortar location. Probably won't be back. -Daddy Maxx Retro

    Kathleen R.

    So happy for a new option in the Champlin area. My husband and I stopped in today while running errands and we were happy with the restaurant, the service and the food. The store is easy to access and parking was simple. The store is clean and the restroom is too. We asked for suggestions on what to try and ended up with street tacos, loaded tots and quesadillas. The street tacos were tasty and I think my new favorite is the Moroccan followed closely by the Greek. The loaded tots were the steak version and very good. Quesadillas were also steak and had excellent flavor. The red (hint of pineapple) and green sauces were fresh and tasty. If you have the opportunity to chat with the owner and staff you'll find them friendly and learn about how they got to where they are today. I always enjoy getting to know the people behind the business.

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    Good authentic street tacos and prices are really affordable. I would choose this over any fast food place.

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    Any time I'm headed north from Minneapolis I make sure to stop by and grab some pastries and a…read morecouple pounds of their chicharron. The place recently remodeled to add a bunch more space for the restaurant and it feels much more open. The staff has always been great and, if able, are happy to speak english. It definitely helps if you know the basics, though since it's 99% a spanish-speaking joint. The pastries are always flavorful and fresh. I love their orange blossom and anise sesame buns, pan de feria, and conchas. The chicharrones are always on the deli counter and you grab your own with some tongs. Tons of meat on them and a few minutes in the air fryer make the meat tender and the skin crispy. Haven't tried their hot bar or restaurant yet but I hope to soon.

    I love a hole in the wall place and had high hopes for El Hornito. Maybe I caught them in a bad…read moreday. The staff was friendly enough and the food came out in a timely manner, but I was a little disappointed with the quality. I ordered a couple of carnitas tacos with rice and beans to go. The rice and beans were great, but the meat...now I like it a little crispy, but this was more like it was scraped from the bottom of the pan. The meat was really greasy, burnt, and there was a large bone in one of the tacos. Like I said, perhaps it was an off day, but it was a little off putting. Maybe I'd try again if I'm in the area.

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    We stopped by Chi Maek for dinner as it was close to the Coon Rapids AMC and we had some time…read morebefore our movie. We ordered Bulgogi Fries, So-tteok-so-tteok, and Danmae Boneless Wings with a side of white rice. The food itself was very tasty and a great value due to the large portion sizes. The only note I have is that I might ask for extra sauce for our wings next time just because I prefer them saucier, but that's just my personal preference! Every employee we interacted with was very kind and thoughtful. The restaurant has a very low-key vibe so it was great to just sit and relax while enjoying our food.

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