Amazing food. I had the beef tortada and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. They also have great happy hour specials every day of the week and a great patio in the summer. Also kid friendly! read more

I decided to go with some friends for the very first time to this place for some tacos and margaritas. It's a nice, well-maintained and clean restaurant. The staff was fast and very friendly. Our waitress was really lovely and polite. I got some tacos (suadero, barbacoa, cochinita and bistec con queso) and the Classico margarita. I must confessed I was a little disappointed. Visually speaking looks really nice but it was kinda "plain". It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Same for the margarita. Other than that, we have a lovely time at the restaurant. read more

Chilitos Taberna - The Classico Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Once again I'm so happy I trust the yelpers reviews, and not others from other sites. I have been traveling to Calgary back-and-forth from the East Coast to the west side of the country a lot lately. i've had the opportunity to eat at this fine Mexican Cantina more than once and every time it has made my stomach smile. If my taste buds could talk they would be at a loss for words for the flavor and the true authentic taste of any small Mexican town you would come across,if you traveled through Mexico. A great menu at a modest price. A modest selection of good tequilas. Good service not great but good service is all you could ask for from any Cantina. This restaurant I will return to over and over again, while I am in Calgary. Small quaint real, what more could anyone ask for. So Calgary let's all go and get you some Great Mexican. That's the truth and The Real Deal on this Cantina. read more

Chilitos Taberna - Open the menu to authenticity. - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This place is 10/10. I'm pretty sure they make their own corn tortillas. I lived in Playa del Carmen on and off for a few years and LET ME TELL YOU, THEIR FOOD (especially tacos) IS AUTHENTIC!!!! La major comida mexicana de Calgary. Lo Prometo. It's soo tasty, decently priced. Taco Tuesdays are my favorite!! Their 3 leches cake is delicious, and a really big piece. The lime margaritas are a bit tart (how I like them), not too sweet. Everything I've tried is amazing. And the service is really good! The girls are all very friendly and they know us every time we come. Sometimes service can be a tad slow, but because they get so busy and backed up. Its absolutely worth it. Its best to go when you don't have plans and you have time to hang out. Enjoy the Spanish music they play, and down a few drinks. I will support this place for the rest of my life. Thank you guys for being so authentic!!! (Ps, you should bring the mole taco back). read more

Nothing is better than sitting on a sunny patio enjoying drinks and great food with friends. They have quite an extensive menu, from appies (get the salsa, guac and chips!) to classic dishes like tacos, enchiladas and fajitas. I went with the breaded basa fish and shrimp tacos (both topped with coleslaw and sauces) and they were delightful! The seafood was nicely battered and crisp, and tortillas were soft and fresh! You get a great view of 17th on the patio and the upbeat music definitely makes you want to dance! I'm sure after a couple margaritas next time, we won't hesitate to :) read more

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Best happy hour!! You cant go wrong with $5 1oz delicious margaritas!! They also have really great tacos and the happy hour food is pretty great too!! We got the grilled corn, empanadas and some tacos during happy hour and were very pleased. Service is a little slow though that's why only 4 stars not 5. read more

Chilitos Taberna - Grilled corn and mushroom tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Really enjoyed this place a few weeks back for a Friday night with work colleagues. Since it's reopened as "Chilitos Taberna" I've been here a few times. First, the prices are really good. If you get there at 420 - (I believe 7pm) the drinks are a great price. A few appies as well on special. My highlights: -Friday just happened to also be half price on tequila -the happy hour margarita's were REALLY good -they have VEGAN options and they were delicious -most tacos are ordered in singles so you can sample a few Looking forward to some nice weather and enjoying their patio. Will be back! read more

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We tried los chilitos today and were very pleasantly surprised. We started with the guacamole and chips. The chips are thick and the guacamole was flavorful. For the main course we had beef enchiladas and pastel Azteca. The beef in the enchiladas was very good. It was a shredded beef. The pastel azteca was made with shredded chicken, corn, poblano peppers, onions and cheese. The service was very personable read more

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Thank god there is a saving grace to the Mexican cuisine of this city in that I just discovered this location on 17th avenue. It is not much to look at, it is basically just a simple house, and I would have actually missed it if not for the Mexican flag flying overhead. At closer look I saw it was actually a Mexican restaurant. One of the best qualities of a Mexican restaurant is that they actually employ Mexican staff, I was able to converse with the waiters here in Spanish and they both assured me that the chef was indeed from Mexico and that the food was as authentic as it can get. The interior is not too fussy it is rather simple and this is good because sometimes the overtly overdone bad Mexican interiors that I see Calgary having can convince people that indeed it is a Mexican restaurant. More often than not, it usually is a bad version and even worse Tex Mex food. Here at Los Chilitos there are no apologies nor any interior hype because thankfully the food basically speaks for itself. The lunch menu is a nice simple selection of Enchiladas, Gorditas, Sopas and Tacitos. The food is garnished well; the portions are generous and are all under $12. Which is expensive compared to eating in Mexico but it is cheap for Calgary and you are getting the real enchilada so to speak. I was super happy, although they don't serve my favourite mole dish which is chocolate from Oaxaca used as a sauce with usually chicken or enchiladas at least they had enchiladas Verde here which is my second favourite dish. I am presently teaching a Spanish class to my mother's friends and this will be the restaurant of choice to introduce them to authentic Mexican food. read more

Chilitos Taberna - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Walking by when we seen some awesome happy hour specials. $5.00 Margs and awesome food. I'm definitely going back. read more

Chilitos Taberna - $5.00 Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

A very good atmosphere! I love the interior design and music. The staff is polite and the food is very high quality and it's a good value. Don't forget the dessert! I can't wait for their patio to open! If you like Mexican food, this is the place to go. read more

This is the best and most authentic Mexican food I've had in Calgary. My friend Toni has been raving about this place to me for a while (read her 5-star review) and on a nice, hot, sunny Friday afternoon we hit up their patio. I started with a michelada. They make a fantastic michelada. It's probably the spiciest one I've had and they use the correct rimmer to crown the drink. After my spicy beer drink was done, my friend and I split a pitcher of sangria. The pitcher was a great refreshing drink to sip on the patio in the afternoon sun. To go along with our drinks we had an order of chips and guac. The chips were lightly salted and the guac was nice and chunky. I like a chunky guac so you can actually tell what's in it and enjoy the individual flavours. I always cringe at a place that serves you a smooth green paste and calls it guac. Nothing suspect about the guac here, it was very flavourful and hit the spot. For my meal I went with the Al Pastor tacos. They were bang on. The pork was nice and tender, full of flavour, and just the right amount of pineapple. They has a few salsas on the table to try. While I'm not sure which was which, all three brought their own unique aspect to the dish. The four tacos were packed full and were a great portion size for the price. To cap off the afternoon my friend and I each had a mojito. Again, a well made drink. The mint was fresh and there was no hint of wilting. This one didn't last long on the table before I sipped it down. Despite the place being packed and a line forming on the sidewalk, the service was great. Our server came by often enough to check on us, but wasn't overly intrusive. The drinks were kept flowing and our food came at a good pace. Great job overall. read more

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I adore this place. After being in Mexico I sure missed the colors and feel of walking the streets of Guadalajara and Chapala. Returning to snow, doom and gloom. I immediately searched for an escape back to Mexico. This was it. It was warm and cozy. Brought me right back. I love me a decent taco. Especially fish tacos. They are very decent and almost competed with some I had while on a stroll near lake Chapala. I have went back a few times. I am afraid to try anywhere else. Don't want to be disappointed. If you want a great patio- they got it. read more

Chilitos Taberna - The view of the kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We came here for taco Tuesday ($2.50 for 3 types of tacos). Ordered chorizo they were out, ordered tres leches cake they were out and out of salsa as well!! The tacos were mediocre, the pork was dry, the beef was dry, the chicken was bland.. We had to get our server a couple times (to be billed and to ask where our jalapeño poppers were). We wanted to give this place another try because the takeout we ordered was tasteless last time. We ordered enchiladas and fajitas. I remember eating here years ago and it was good which is why we gave it another chance, 3rd times a charm? read more

I really wanted to like this place for many reasons, but unfortunately, each time I have visited, it has been a grave disappointment. The first time I visited, my husband and I came for dinner. The prices on the menu are pretty steep, but I assumed that I would receive the value that I was paying. I was wrong. The portion sizes are extremely small, and after paying $20 for tacos, you would think it would be satisfying. After spending over $60 on two dinners and two drinks, we left still hungry and lacking value for the dollars we spent. I recently gave them another try as a friend was having a birthday pub crawl, and this was one of the stops along the way. Their promotion on their sign was beer-garitas, and since it was a hot day, everyone wanted one. When the server started delivering the drinks, it became clear that the establishment was not ready to supply their Saturday special. Every single person had a Corona beer dumped into a glass with a drop of blended ice floating on top. If you've ever had a beer-garita, it's supposed to be half frozen margarita with a beer pouring into it. Again, after spending another $20, I left feeling extremely dissatisfied and disappointed. I will not be returning here again. read more

Los Chilitos is cute. It's a touristy looking Mexican joint, inside a bright yellow building the size of a house on 17th Ave. I've always envied the patio, but haven't yet had occasion to sit on it. I stopped in on Wednesday night for some late night enchiladas and drinks with Tara M. The drinks... fab! Mojitos were on special, I couldn't help but have three of them. And they each had a delightful sprig of some kind of herb (I'm so bad about knowing which herb is which.. I think it may have been mint?) that added just that much more refreshment to the drink. The enchildada dish we split was, just as the three star rating suggests, a-ok. In fact, it was pretty good. I'd eat it again. Our server was great, attentive and friendly. So why only three stars? Well, as a dinner destination, I think the experience is easily replicated. Now an afternoon with some tequila on the patio on the other hand... well, stay tuned. I'm looking forward to that experience sometime before the blistery cold of winter hits. read more

Aye Carumba. There's nothing like great Mexican when ya' NEED it, is there? A friend and I decided to hit Los Chilitos a few nights back. First things first. Ever ordered Nachos at a pub, got a plate piled way high, horribly shy on cheese.. and got three little dishes, a la, the pub downstairs in my building, of Guacamole, Salsa, and Sour Cream? WTF, Dude? Is it REALLY asking too much for more then a few tablespoons each? A nightmare when you're sharing with 2 or 3 other people. I'm here to tell ya', tain't like that at the Ole' L.C. No way, Amigo. You get LOADS of chips and HEAPS of gorgeous fresh green Guacamole. Then we ordered Ceviche. Fresh and really 'Fishy' tasting. All flavour. Bloody delightful. That SHOULD have been ample but, NO. We're Gluttons. So we decided to Oink On! I ordered a stuffed pepper and was advised they'd run out. So, after wiping my teary wee eyes, I ordered the Burritos. Now, I'm a SAUCE guy and we got sauce. More, more flavours.... She had something yummy covered in Mole Sauce. I was too busy pounding it all back to notice although we swapped a few bites, if I remember correctly. And the Beergrita's and the Margaritas and the Coronas, and the terrific service and then? The Bill. Over a hundred dollars for two with tip, I kid you not. But the atmosphere was really pleasantly BUZZY-- everybody was enjoying themselves; it's in a little old bungalow on 17th Avenue SW and it was just too damned tough to leave. Sometimes a simple meal turns into an 'event'. Hell, I didn't mind the bill one little bit. I'm going to have to disagree with Mr. 2* on this one. Was a real pleasure. read more

Chilitos Taberna - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Food: 2.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall experience: *3/5 (1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic) *Note: Overall experience was okay... but I recommend you try one of the other higher rated Mexican restaurants in Calgary for better quality food. My bf and I decided to try this Taco and Tequila house because it was such a gorgeous day and we wanted to sit on the patio. Los Chilitos is a yellow house converted to a restaurant with a "patio" on the front deck and a few more picnic tables set up near the sidewalk. I wasn't very impressed by the stained plastic covered picnic tables, but I guess it fits in with the casual laidback atmosphere the restaurant had. I didn't like our waiter very much... he just took our order and scurried away. Instead of removing all the empties on the table at once, he would only take the closest one towards him and run off again. They have classic Mexican dishes on their menu including soft tacos (4 for $13.99), quesadillas ($14.99), large burritos ($15.95), enchiladas ($16.50), salsas, and fajitas that come out on sizzle plates ($16.95). Their drink list is limited to tequila based cocktails ($6.95), bottled Mexican beers ($6), Beer cocktails, margaritas, and a variety of tequilas ranging from $6.95 a shot to $8.95+ for premiums. We ordered a 'Jalapeno Rellenos' ($8.95) appetizer which was four jalapenos stuffed with beans and a blend of three soft cheeses, coated in almonds & a honey-chipotle sauce. The dish was presented messily and it was really awkward to find an empty pepper - as if someone took a spoon and scooped out all the filling. The jalapenos were soggy and I wasn't sure if it was the honey-chipotle sauce, but the beans tasted a lot like sweet Chinese red bean paste which turned me off. I don't recommend for anyone to get it. For our "mains" we ordered from their Mexican brunch menu (eggs, tortillas, tacos). My bf got the 'Huevos Con Machaca' ($11.95) which included scrambled eggs with shredded beef, refried beans, homemade potatoes, and flour tortillas. The eggs were well seasoned and my bf said it reminded him of what his mom made. The rest of the components were disappointing with soggy tortillas and plain deep fried potato chunks. I got the 'Enmoladas' ($13.95) which had four chicken enchiladas covered in their salsa de Mole with a side of rice and greasy homemade fried tortilla chips. They did not skimp on the chicken for the enchiladas and I really enjoyed the authentic taste of the "corn" tortillas. It definitely brought me back to my time in Mexico. I haven't had a lot of mole before so I thought the sauce tasted a bit off and one dimensional... or maybe I just don't have an acquired tasted for it. If you don't want to go into food coma like I did, I suggest sharing a main with someone - there is a lot of food on each plate. I can't comment much on the authenticity of Los Chilitos, but the food quality and price was disappointing. I have a feeling you can find better Mexican in Calgary. read more

Chilitos Taberna - Enmoladas - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

There's only one word to describe this place and word is- Perfect. That includes the food, the ambiance and the service. I will definitely be going there again. read more

This our go-to Mexican restaurant for ordering in at the office. Reliable, reasonable, and tasty! A group of us decided to have a "Fun Club" lunch for valentines day today, and so we of course ordered from Los Chilitos. I swear by the enchiladas. You get just the right amount (3 enchiladas with rice and beans), and there's lots of chicken inside. The fish tacos looked like a heck of deal - my friend was so full because there was so much fish on each of her 3 tacos! read more

I really love it here. Summer you get to sit on the patio in blazing sunshine watching the people pass on 17th while eating some delightful food. In winter you are in their cozy well decorated restaurant, eating the same delicious food! Their fish tacos are my go to dish here. All ways fresh and tasty. Never greasy or oily. Light batter on the fish, with just enough topping to fill that delightful corn taco without it all falling out... mostly. Service is very fast and friendly. Often just one waitress serving on their slower night, but they are all very good at their jobs. Kitchen gets food out as quick as possible and you can tell its fresh - if they are super full, it takes the kitchen a little longer but 100% ok with that for fresh food. Great choice for breakfast items, although it is so hard to choose something other than the fish tacos. You can also order 5 options of tacos individually - so try them all. The pork one is super tasty. Will I be back? Absolutely, and with friends! read more

Nice rustic decor, good place to come in the summer to sit on the patio or in the restaurant with the overhead doors open. Service was friendly, food came quickly but I found the meat to be a bit dry. read more

Having just moved here from Atlanta, one of the biggest empty black holes in the food scene is the lack of Mexican. I love Mexican food, so when I heard about this place, I had to try it. I should also state that my four-star review is based on what else the area has to offer, not necessarily on all the Mexican food I've eaten anywhere. Mexican food is just better the closer one is to Mexico or in communities with a higher Latino population. So, for Calgary Mex, it's a four-star. I'd compare the menu to that of taquerias in the states. The menu isn't very expansive, but the choices that are there are good ones. We started off with chips and salsa. And they have about six salsas to choose from. I think you get four in the sampler. We got pico, tomatilla, chipotle and one other one I can't remember. They were all very good, as were the chips. My only complaint is that they came served in tiny little dishes. We ran out pretty quick. Of course, one of the biggest problems with Mex in the states is filling up on chips and dips. So maybe this a a good thing. I ordered the soft taco platter for my entree. They let me mix and match the meats. I ordered one chicken, one steak and one carnitas. They were all very good. Plus, the platter comes with two salsas from the previously mentioned list. All of the meats were very flavorful and the soft corn shells were double-rolled, spot-on. The margaritas were good too. They have a few different flavors, plus a flavor of the day. You can also get them in three different sizes. The only downsides are the limited number of choices on the menu and maybe the space itself. It's tiny, which is okay once you're seated. But it fills up fast. It's a little pricey too, for what you get. I'm figuring out that I'm not going to be able to Mex on every corner, so it'll be a little more pricey. Good spot though. I'll be leaning on it heavily to get me through my fixes for Mexican food. read more

Sorry, you couldn't pay me enough to go back to this place. Food is okay -but just okay- and over priced for what you get. But the thing that REALLY stands out is the overwhelmingly atrocious service! This place does not deserve to stay in business. Don't waste your time or money. There are plenty of actually good restaurants with good service who deserve your patronage. read more

Honestly, the worst service I have ever had. First and foremost, the food options are limited, and expensive. The fact that this taco house is literally a house may have something to do with the ridiculous wait time. We waited close to half hour for salsa and chips - no cooking required. The server was a nightmare - she would run away before we even finished ordering, and every additional item we choose, she would be visibly annoyed. No napkins or place settings and we had to ask her twice to wipe the table. Super weak attitude, super terrible service. The only good thing I can say is the tequila is fairly priced, BUT served warm. Warm tequila is not ok. Terrible, terrible service - I work in the industry and this is not acceptable. I'll never go back, the patio is nice, but not worth the hassle or headache. Do not waste your money, go to El Sombrero instead, the friendly wait srevice there will take your tastebuds to Mexico and back, accompanied by a guitarist and authentic Mexican singing. read more

I know good mexican food. This is not it. Ordered the tacos and they were tasteless. Dry and all tasted the same. The chicken, chorizo and shredded beef had more salt in the meat that the Bonneville salt flats has salt. There was no salsa or guac of any kind to be found with the order. We asked for a little sour cream on the side and were charged extra for a tablespoon sized portion. When asked about it there was only an insincere shrug offered. We live in Mexico seven months of the year. We know good Mexican food and this is not it. read more

Oh dear.... disappointing experience at Los Chillitos. In my experience, Mexican is hard to get wrong, but I had a poor experience recently at this restaurant. The Ceviche was bland - and probably more on the questionable side as far as whether I trusted it. I followed up with the fajitas, which had an absolutely dismal amount of chicken on it, which was also bland and quite frankly disappointing. The price was also on the high side, which means that for an area with a lot of great Mexican options, my desire to return here is quite low. read more

The place is nice inside and it's open air, which is good, and the servers were friendly. Nothing else was particularly good. My friend and I paid $7 to share a small amount of chips and guacamole, neither of which were restaurant quality. They came after we got our main dishes. I had the burrito mexicano with some dry and tough meat inside. The rice was a little hard and dry as well. But at least it had some real spice to it. The flavour of the sauces was good, but it couldn't fix the problem with the meat and the rice. It's a little disappointing, because the menu selection (I like the choices of meats for the tacos and burritos) and the decor were good. If this is authentic Mexican food, then please give me the fake stuff from California. read more

I have visited Los Chilitos a few times over the years and have always found the food and drink to be tasty and fresh. Tried the Baja fish tacos last Sunday and was not disappointed. For some reason I always seem to be there in the heat of the evening which "forces" me to quaff down large quantities of Sangria. As mentioned on previous posts the nachos are delicious. Great authentic Mexican restaurant in Calgary. Was a bit less than enthused when some random fish bowl drinking girl tried to sell me her heart shaped pendant for 10 bucks, pitching that it would be a great gift for my dinner companion. Thinking she was 10 shy of her 15 dollar fish bowl. I did make a quick comment that, now I REALLY feel like I am in Mexico and turned down the offer. That's Stampede and its absolutely free entertainment! read more

Im ecstatic that Los Chilitos is around. Not because of its good location, not because of its decent food and not even for its poor service. The day I found Los Chilitos was the day I got to give my first 3 star review. I used to think 3 star reviews were for a bunch of rag tag hooligan types, the ones who cannot say a bad thing even when they feel the burning passion to. The types that could not give you a compliment if their life depended on it. A group of folks so committed to a life "o" mediocrity that they live in the in betweens...a purgatory on earth if you will. I repent for now I understand a 3 star review. Los Chilitos has shown me the light...and that light was quite dim. Kind of like one of those cheap Glade plug in night lights, it was good enough to not stub my toe on my way to the bathroom but far from a light you'd ever get much done by. read more

The 10 loud, drunks next to us deterred us from even staying to try the food... As delicious as it looked. Nobody acknowledged us on our way out. read more

The drinks are okay, not a ton of margarita selections. This place appears to focus on more of Spaniard cuisine as apposed to the typical Mexican.. The seating was good on the patio. Friendly service, a little on the slower side. The single bathroom that they have for the whole restaurant is dated and gross to be honest. Overall the only thing I really enjoyed was the Patio, but I have heard friends state they love this place, it just wasn't up my alley. read more

I SOOOOOOOOOOO wanted to put a "wicked" review on here. We went again just to be sure. (insert failure buzzer here). For whatever reason, maybe my tastebuds have died, but the food has gotten a little careless and bland. Service was really great before - now not so much. It wasn't so bad that I wouldn't go back, but I'm going to put a pretty decent amount of space between me and Los Chilitos for a while. read more

This place was fantastic! The atmosphere was the perfect balance of intimate and lively and the staff were incredibly attentive. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Chilitos Taberna - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Honestly, I can't see what the appeal here is. We come here because it's convenient, and my boyfriend likes it. I find the staff to be indifferent at best. On one occasion, we were waiting for a table- we'd already waited 15 minutes at this point- when they took a phone call for a new reservation and then proceeded to tell us that they didn't know how long our wait would be as they had a reservation. In what world does that bump people that are already waiting for a table? Not cool. We left. The food is hit and miss. Sometimes it's good, sometimes not so good. I often find that the main course comes out before you're done the appetizer. I always have the feeling they're rushing people through so they can seat the next table. All in all, it's *ok*. Being that it's on 17th avenue, there's better choices within a few blocks. read more

Went here with two friends a couple weeks ago and sat on the patio, facing 17th Avenue S.W. Pleasant enough but we were sitting at the southeast corner of the patio and every so often we'd get a whiff of garbage, which we surmised must have been coming from the side or back of the restaurant. But we tolerated it and our lunch made up for the occasional small odor. We intend on returning but will choose a different location on the patio next time. I had the Burrito Mexicano, which was really good! The menu description is as follows: Grande Flour Tortilla rolled & stuffed with rice & beans and your choice of meat all smothered in red and green salsa & topped with sour cream and pico de gallo. Guacamole accompanied this and what great guacamole! I'm ordering an extra side of it next time so I have lots because it was so tasty. Also, the portions are a very good size. I ended up bringing home almost half and like I, my husband was totally impressed with the burrito. I can't remember what my friends had but I do remember that we all enjoyed our meals so much that we decided then and there that we'd be back soon. Pleasant service and fun to watch the different vehicles go by. Can't wait to get back there! read more

I used to love coming here with friends, however the service has really gone down hill. I was there in June and had the worst service I have ever had at any restaurant. For the first time in my life I didn't tip the waitress , (yes, it was THAT bad) when she seen the receipt she tore it off the machine, threw it at me & walked away. I'm a very easy person to please at restaurants , so for me not to tip or write a poor review says a lot . I decided to go back last night with friends only to receive mediocre service .. I think we seen the waitress once in the hour & a half that we were there . Not impressed read more

Seeing this was a go to Tex-Mex restaurant for us before their renovation we were excited when they re-opened after their break. Unfortunately we will not be returning. The food is just not up to par and there were several frozen food containers and cans sacrificed for this meal. We started with their jalapeno poppers (frozen) and chips and salsa. The salsa did not contain much of a Mexican flare. No cilantro in site. Seems like they want to dumb down their cuisine. And for what? For those clients who don't like Mexican food? On to the next course: Mexican corn (frozen). Frozen corn has a few very distinctive qualities: it's soggy, and it's bitter. Nothing exciting going on here. Even the chili was dumbed down. For the last course, the enchiladas, I chose the pork with both red and verde sauces. Unfortunately the sauces were very much tasting like canned enchilada sauce I have purchased from my local Coop grocery store. When I use it, I use it as a base and add fresh ingredients. Los Chilitos did not. I will stick to making my own Mexican / Tex-Mex at home. This was a huge disappointment from what was one of our favorite places to hang and have a beverage on the patio. It's so sad that this is what has happened. read more

Chilitos Taberna - Tortilla chips, salsa, and margaritas. - Mexican Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I lived and traveled in Mexico for a year and have lived in multiple Latin American countries, so I feel I have a pretty good grasp of what authentic Mexican should taste like - and this is it. I have yet to find anywhere else in the city where the Tacos al Pastor are just like the ones you would get in Mexico City. The meat is so full of flavor and served with the traditional white onion, cilantro and pineapple (trust me, you want to pineapple). I am always thankful that when I ask for extra limes, that the staff completely understand what I need them for. The ceviche is a great appy, and is nice and refreshing with the homemade sangria on a sunny afternoon on their patio - which by the way, is one of the best. Basically, go and try something new. If I make recommend though - jamaica juice (again, trust me), the taco platter (you can pick your meats) and the tostada to start. You will be happy you went. read more

Delicious fish tacos! Crispy battered fish with fresh salsa and all the fixins, piled so high you can't actually close the taco, but that's what makes them so awesome. black bean & cream cheese-stuffed Jalapenos with honey is a great appy, but it turned out a little different the 2nd time I tried it. Again with a generous amount of filling and a bit of spicy zing, these really pack a punch. Soup! YUMM! If it weren't for a bit of inconsistency with the dishes from my first visit to my second, five stars for sure :) read more