I had the taco al pastor, or Shepherd's tacos, which Los Chilitos makes with adobo marinated pork. As I understand it, the taco al pastor is kind of a Mexican pork version of a shawarma, which was introduced to Mexico in the mid 1900s by the Lebanese. Adobo is a marinade originally used to preserve meat and fish. While it seems to vary region to region, it's basically various chilies, garlic, herbs and vinegar, making it an excellent marinade for pork tacos. At about $5, this taco was reasonably priced. The meat was delicious but it could have used some of the usual taco al pastor toppings like cilantro, onion or even pineapple. Maybe I was supposed to ask specifically for those, but as pointed out by some other reviewers, the lady working the counter seems like she'd rather be elsewhere. With friendlier service and a few toppings, this place could get a 5 star rating. I will definitely try again. read more

Chilitos Taqueria - Taco Al Pastor - adobo marinated pork taco - Farmers Market Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Review: lunch. It's been a while since I've visited the Calgary farmers market so it was about time to venture out and see the locals' latest offerings. Food: I ordered the enchiladas with chicken and I've got to say, it's got a very good flavor profile. The chicken was well seasoned and the fried beans were phenomenal. I usually don't like beans but I definitely would make an exception here. The only downside to the dish was the sogginess of the wraps. It kind of threw me off. Value: reasonable price for the food. Food court food tends to be more expensive at the Calgary farmers market than other food courts. Portions were okay. read more

Chilitos Taqueria - a woman ordering food - Farmers Market Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The nachos here are awesome! They are a bargain for $10 but I added barbacoa beef to them for an additional cost. Lots of white cheese, pico, guacamole, and a crema drizzle. The chips are handmade and sturdy enough to hold up to the toppings. They also had a free salsa bar- I enjoyed the tomatillo salsa and the avocado crema. It also had lime wedges, diced onions and cilantro in case you wanted to add more. Enjoyed a bottled Mexican coke with my lunch. read more

Chilitos Taqueria - Nachos with barbacoa - Farmers Market Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Attitude, Confusion and Disappointment at the Taqueria. We ordered tacos to which I assumed we would get some salsa or guacamole on the side but just to be sure I asked before paying. The girl working the cash said No it doesn't come with the tacos we would need to order it separately. I asked what the container size was and how much it cost. Our options were a container that holds about 1 tablespoon for $4.50 of either salsa or guacamole or we could purchase a larger take away container for $9.00 or $12.00. WHAT? First of all the itty bitty little container should not cost that much. I just wanted some to accompany my meal. I don't need a takeaway container. There is no way that small container should cost that much. On top of all this the woman was clearly perturbed with my questions for clarity and to be honest she really came across as she would rather be anywhere else but working there. The two guys cooking in the back with little English actually apologized to me when she stepped away from the till and admitted that they used to give the salsa or guacamole on the side but they don't know why they are not doing it anymore. I won't return to have my wallet fleeced at a Taqueria. Come On! read more

I think I'm missing something. I just went to Los Chilitos in the Calgary Farmer's Market and I got the Soft Taco Plate, chicken, to go. I've never been to Los Chilitos before. I ordered and then waited around for my order, not paying much attention to how it was being prepared. I was just watching people walk around and the hustle and bustle of the market. When I got home I opened my take away container and was surprised to see that I had 3 tortillas with shredded chicken and nothing else. The farmers market is a pretty reasonably priced place to get a bite to eat, so I am surprised that my $12.00 taco "plate" is three corn tortillas with shredded chicken, and NOTHING else. Luckily, I am at home, so I've put some fresh tomato, lettuce, onion, and some salsa that I have in my fridge on them. I will say, the chicken is tasty, but where is the rest of my lunch? Is this normal? Did they miss putting something on or with my dish? Disappointed. read more

Chilitos Taqueria - Chicken soft taco plate. - Farmers Market Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Ordered their Nachos with and without meat. Their nachos were unique, there was a fair amount of cheese and meat on the meat option. What I liked is that you could add more toppings to the Nachos going as spicy as you want. I personally preferred the Nachos without the meat, and should have added more toppings. read more

Chilitos Taqueria - Nachos with chicken on top - Farmers Market Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Actually I went to the one on 17th ave sw. Good food, awesome patio and their beergarita rocks. It can be a little pricey. The staffs are amazing (not only in their looks). I love the service. Great to hang out with friends in the summer. read more

Chilitos Taqueria - Farmers Market Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Food - 4 stars. Service - 2 stars. I was famished by the time we got to the farmers market last weekend. A quick pass by of the food court had me deciding I had a hankering for some Mexican food so I stopped in front of Los Chilitos and ordered myself a quesadilla. It was tasty and full of chicken and cheese. The girl taking my order, well, she was halfway through her own meal and probably hungry herself. She wasn't unpleasant but I think she would've rather been elsewhere. The stand in the front confuses me a bit as well. More like, a section of the front counter comes in and out and one of the employees kept pulling it out and then back into place. Twas a little strange! At any rate, definitely pop in for some food if you're hungry, but maybe wait until any teens behind the counter are on their break. 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. I am on the fence about whether or not I would return here... There are cleaner places with quicker service and better tasting food. The patio and margarita's would be the only enticing part of this place. read more

Eh. The busier they get, the surlier the lady manning the till gets. She's rather pleasant when it's almost closing time, and the market is nearly empty! Love their complimentary salsa bar. Watch out for the chipotle salsa. It's deliciously smoky, but! Nothin' to fuck with. No vegan options on the menu, but when they're not busy ( and if you ask nicely), you can get them to put together a veggie taco platter for you :). read more

One of the best prepared food vendors at the CFM and definitely among the better Mexican choices in town. I've enjoyed their tamales, tacos (the pibil is fantastic), and I think even once a chile relleno. The only item that I wouldn't eat again was the torta sandwich (a little too heavy with too much bread). The thing, however, that keeps me coming back again, and again, and again is the Huevos Chorizo. This plate of spicy, creamy, crunchy, eggy goodness will set you back about $10, and it is worth every last penny. It starts with a heaping helping of chiliques: crispy fried tortilla chips topped with tomatillo salsa, crema, and queso fresco. They then add to that a scoop of mildly spiced refried black beans, and cover the whole shebang with an egg/Mexican chorizo scramble. I like to finish it with some ranchero salsa, avocado salsa, some cilantro, and maybe a little more tomatillo sauce. Grab a cup of horchata if they have it; if not, a tamarind Jarritos or fresh squeezed orange juice from Margarita's next door. Finish it all off with a great coffee from Fratello/Analog. Sigh. Smile. read more

We arrived at the Farmers Market and found ourselves to be starving. So we headed off to check out our food choices. The man wanted to try Los Chilitos and after glancing at their menu, I agreed it would be a good choice. Despite there being maybe 3 people ahead of us in line, the wait seemed significant (over 10 minutes) until the order could be placed. Then there was another 10 minutes of waiting. I get that they are popular but it seemed excessive. I had the empanada. It was topped with feta, tomatoes and head lettuce with a bit of sour cream sauce. It was tasty and the empanada wasn't too greasy which was nice. It was a little overpriced at $7.95 but not a bad treat. The man had chicken tacos and while he liked the filling, he said there was a smell to the tortillas that was off putting. He said he has had better elsewhere (maybe not in Calgary, but elsewhere) and he wouldn't try them again. He said his tacos and my meal were $20 which he also felt was a buit much given the food court environment and what we got for it. I'd like to check them out again to see what else they offer and to see if our experience improves over this first visit. read more

Never been to the Calgary farmers market before. Decided to try Los Chilitos as I am a sucker for tacos. Got the platter. The chorizo taco was ok, but the fish taco was great. read more

I usually go to the one on 17th ave but this booth at the Calgary Farmers Market is unbelievable! The guacamole is so fresh! They prepare it every day! I had the fish tacos which tasted amazing! And the service is very friendly :) read more

Fresh and delicious. Amazing salsa, gauchomole, and hot sauce that's flavourful not just obnoxious. Would recommend to anybody ever disappointed by skimpy, shifty, reheated pub nachos. These are what nachos should be. read more

It's my third time at Los Chilitos and it's a charm. Parking in the back is adequate and finding a good seat for us two and an infant was good. We started with great Margaritas, a few to choose from, then an appetizer. But the meal I had was the Mole Relleno, not heavy but filling and tasty. Not spicey enough but this meal just needs to be subtle. My Mrs. had the Pastel Azteca, this is a shredded chicken dinner with creamy sauce. I did not mind the taste, but she enjoyed it. The service, atmosphere and music add to a good experience and a Great Evening! read more

The flavor of the food here is good. Unfortunately it's cold and over priced and the customer service is non existent. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. I watched them heat the tortillas and chicken on the grill for a minute or 2. Then put everything together and into the broiler for a minute. The cheese on top wasn't even melted and the meal was hardly like warm. For $16 I'd expect a top notch meal; not a cold meal with not sides like rice or beans. The lady taking my order didn't say a word to me except to tell me the cost of my order. No pleasant gestures or thank you for my business. There are definitely better Mexican restaurants in Calgary and absolutely better places to eat at The Calgary Farmers Market. read more

Very disappointing visit. Staff were unfriendly, veggie burrito was lacking flavor as well as the flour tortilla was soggy, and I only traveled across the road to eat it. I've always enjoyed the restaurant on 17th avenue, will not return to the market location. Waste of $13. read more

I am in love with the fish tacos! I go practically every week and eat this as my treat. I also buy the guacamole and would highly recommend it. read more