Really solid vegetarian tacos. I tried a huitlacoche taco, which came on fresh tortillas, savory huitlacoche mushrooms, some veggies, and cheese. The salsas and pickled veggies at the bar help complete the taco. Each one works out to around $6.50, but they're pretty sizable. Great for a quick meal. read more

Chilo's - Huitlacoche Taco - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm from LA and been looking for decent Mexican food in NYC for 5 years. Especially some that's local to where I've been living in brooklyn. Impossible. Most the Mexican food in NYC is Oaxacan style, which is fine but not it. This truck outside a dive bar is it! The place was packed too. I'm not sure how long they've been around but if they keep cooking like this they will be around forever. read more

Chilo's - My god SMOKED BEEF TORTA - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Celebrated my brother's graduation here with some friends and family and we had such a nice time. Food: 4/5 I ordered 3 tacos 2 shrimp and 1 fish. They all were tasty! In fact the dish taco was delicious. Crispy and fresh and flavorful. Service: 4/5 The bartender I think his name was Dave he was amazing and so helpful. He continually checked on my family to ensure we were comfortable. It wasn't crowded, and the vibe was very chill. Ambiance: Spacious, and great seating ample amount indoors and outdoors. read more

Chilo's - Shrimp Taco's - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

To order tacos at Chilo's, you have to first order inside at the bar. There's a nice outdoor space out back by the food truck (structure?) where they actually make the food and you can sit. On a nice warm day, I imagine it's a great space and given that there weren't a ton of customers when I went, my food came out fairly quickly. I got three tacos (carnitas, fish, and chicken in that order). The first thing I noticed was that the tacos felt quite small for being ~$17 total. The fish taco was my favorite amongst the three that I got. The chicken taco unfortunately was quite bland and felt underseasoned (and this is coming from someone who often underseasons their food ). I was left wanting more. Overall, not bad but I've definitely had better tacos in the city for cheaper. It does seem like a good place to go for happy hour though. read more

This is a great, relaxed spot to catch up with a friend over decent tacos and margs. The biggest draw for me was the atmosphere. I love an indoor/outdoor vibe and the taco truck was cute. I ordered a shrimp taco as well as a Huitlacoche taco. I preferred the Huitlacoche as this felt like there was more flavor incorporated into the few bites. I do love that there is a small toppings bar at the truck for you to customize the tacos per your liking as well as 3 different sauce options. A small touch that makes a big difference. Were these the best tacos I've ever had? No, but the price, location and overall vibe is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area on a nice day and need a nosh and sip. read more

I've been to Chilos for years, living in the area for 10+ years. Went yesterday but the food was totally different, for the worse. Brisket tacos used to be amazing but what I got yesterday was a weird fatty rubbery hardly brisket beef taco. Is it under new management? What happened? read more

Fast and to the point. My girls and I came on a Saturday afternoon at the recommendation of a friend. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Now I won't lie and say the inside isn't dingy. But there is outdoor seating. You seat yourself and when you're ready to order, go to the counter to order with staff. The tacos are made in the truck and drinks are at indoor bar. So you'll need to navigate a bit. Those tacos are bomb AF!!! I tried the shrimp tacos. It's suppose to have pineapples but I literally tasted a small piece lol. But the shrimp was very flavorful and a lot of it. The star of the show were the beef tacos. Get the frozen painkiller for your drink. Almost like a piña colada with orange juice. Very tasty Good for no frills bite. read more

It has a nice little location and everything. I even enjoyed the authentic tasting margaritas and such. But that's pretty much where the authenticity ends. I mean the food is tasty- I might even give it 4 stars for taste. But it's not really Mexican. And it's sooo very expensive for what it is. When did food in Bed-Stuy start costing so much??? Gentrification is real, my friends... read more

Chilo's - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The tacos were amazing and prices were great- will have to stop by every time I visit NYC. Their three tacos and a beer deal for $12 was perfect for dinner. The tacos are stuff full of delicious meat and the red sauce Chino had available to add was spectacular. The added lime was *chef's kiss* Stopped by Chino originally because all of the 5-star reviews- it is worth the hype! Have already recommended to all my friends in the area. Outdoor back patio creates a great ambiance- very deserving of this 5-star rating. Will be checking out the frozen margs next time I go! Locals and Travelers- Check out this place! read more

Chilo's - 3 Tacos and a Tecale deal - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got the Alambres torta because I kinda wanted a sandwich with everything. I enjoyed the first half of the sandwich but it was one of those things that had diminishing returns. By the second half everything started tasting super salty and I didn't know what I was eating. I had to eat some salad mix with it to balance it out. However that's not to say that I wouldn't come back for other stuff. Plus, the venue itself looks like a great hangout spot. read more

This place is great. Awesome spot for groups. They even allow dogs in the outside area. Super drinks- had the paloma made with mezcal, of which $1 goes to world central kitchen, a taste of the michelada, and a special drink made by the bartender that he called "crime of passion" with passion fruit and tequila. You can check out games by giving them your ID. We played oversized connect four, tournament style. You can also order food from the taco truck there. The nopal (cactus) taco and taco al pastor (pork and pineapple) were delicious. read more

Chilo's - Mezcal Paloma ($1 goes to world central kitchen!) - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Hands down the best margaritas in Brooklyn - and they're on tap, so service is fast. The frozen Painkillers are awesome, too. I love the outdoor seating, and the tacos are always great. Brisket and fish are my go tos. If it is too hot or cold to sit outside, inside is cozy - dive bar meets diner vibe. And the bartenders are friendly. read more

Single handedly the worst tacos I have had in New York. I got the carnitas (DISGUSTING) bland and fatty/chewy. The smoked beef were not good either. The cochinita was the best in my opinion. My boyfriend got the alambre torta which was better than the tacos for sure. Chips and guacamole were good but a scam for the price read more

I mean I was hungry so I ate it ? My torta was weird and burnt . Tacos were also mad dry .. yea I'm good .

Palomas and tacos and salsas oh my! Go on a hot summer day and sit in the sun for maximum experience read more

My roommate found this incredible restaurant near our place. It was so yummy! I ordered an Avocado Torta. It was packed with delicious flavors and was filled with vibrant colors. It was absolutely filling and paired well with their green sauce. The service was incredible and quick. They had a small, yet mighty menu. I can't wait to try other menu items. They also put out hand sanitizer at every table. There is outdoor seating for when the weather is beautiful! read more

Chilo's - Avocado Torta - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The avocado tostada was quite good - very fresh and tasty avocados and I love the pairing with the black beans. I wish there was some acid on it -lime juice? - and maybe some salt. The cactus one was kind of weird but maybe that's just me not loving cactus. Would love more vegetarian options! My boyfriend liked all his meaty ones! read more

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Chilo's Taco in Brooklyn was okay. Coming from Texas it might take a little more to impress in the taco department but they were fine. I think I had a roasted beef taco and vegetarian taco (Corn Truffle, Roasted Poblano Pepper, Queso Oaxaca, Queso Fresco, Crema). My friend also had beef, fish (catfish) and something else, possibly pork for the third. My favorite of the two had to be the beef! It's cool that they have a vegetarian and vegan (cactus) menu options too. The margaritas did the trick. We ate outside and were among the last to leave. You also order & pickup the food outside. We spent some time inside after they packed up the outdoor tables & chairs. The bartender was cool and bar was cozy but spacious enough if you decide to eat or hang out inside. However being that it was September, it felt so nice outdoors so I'm glad we did the patio option. Also with me being an out-of-towner the rat sightings (yes, multiple) near the garbage (also coming near our high top tables) was a bit off-putting, but it seems to be a normal occurrence for New Yorkers who live there. My friend was unbothered, while I was low-key freaking out and grossed out. I don't want to see them at all but especially not when eating/drinking. It was a fun reunion night nonetheless. Chilo's helped set the atmosphere. I might not rush back (when in BK) since it's such a big city but also wouldn't have an issue returning if I had to. read more

Lots and lots of outdoor seating at Chilo's. Came by for a couple drinks and tacos and had a lovely time. It's a casual Mexican restaurant and bar that can be a little on the expensive side--but let's be real, restaurants have been put in a shitty situation so just have your drinks and smile. They have a back patio with lots of seating, as well as picnic tables and high tops on the sidewalk. You'll order inside (mask required), they'll hand you a number, and they'll deliver to your table. At one point, one of the employees misunderstood my order but they immediately corrected it, and politely. Despite clearly being understaffed, everything came out super quickly and the employees were kind. Remember that bars have to shut down at 10pm so grab a bottle of wine from around the corner and go home and watch the latest Netflix binge. read more

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SO GOOD!! Had the duck, shrimp and huitlacoche tacos... PHENOMENAL. Also loved the chips and guacamole, but the salsa they sent out with that was unique and delicious. Margarita was good. Definitely a slam dunk in terms of food!! read more

Chilo's - Funny bathroom sign - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on the weekend mid day to try some authentic tacos. Restaurant has a nice setup; bar in the front with food truck out back. The food truck area was heated which was a nice additional touch especially during colder months. Chilos shrimp tacos didn't fall short of flavor or seasoning. The only thing was that they ran out of fish tacos which was disappointing as they had just opened. The frozen margaritas were also a hit ! Great consistency, amount alcohol and pairing flavors. Will definitely be back. read more

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Chilo's is my kind of bar. They serve affordable drinks. Donate some of the proceeds to social justice issues and slang damn good tacos out of refashioned taco truck in the back yard. The inside is fairly small. Maybe seating for 20. 40 standing up. There is a solid selections of rums, tequilas, whiskeys, and gins. Their house cocktails are written on the mirrors behind the bar. There are menus inside but you have to walk out back to get your own tacos, enchiladas, or burritos. The tacos reminded me of cali tacos because of the size of the tortillas and all the pickled topping options. Service was pretty quick. It was somewhat difficult to get back inside with a paper plate full of tacos and another handful of sauces. Tortillas may be small but they pack them with meat. After eating 3 tacos there was enough meat that had fallen off my plate that I could have filled another taco. I got the happy hour special which is 3 tacos and a tecate for $10. Spend $12 (including tip) and walked out a happy fellow. Will def be back. read more

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Been here consistently for a couple of years now. The vibe is always on point. Food is great and menu changes from time to time, allowing for new changes without completely revamping the offerings and getting rid of old favorites. Has been a hideaway spot for sports, dates, and meet ups with friends. Especially great during the spring and summer thanks to the outdoor space, though I've seen heaters make their way into that space lately and it's been pretty cozy during the winters lately when the weather wasn't too extreme. Bartenders are super friendly and helpful. Don't remember waiting more than a minute for someone to check in on my drink order and never had to ask more than once for a drink. They also give dope recommendations (special thanks to Margaret!) on available drinks and food specials. I love it here! read more

Nice atmosphere, food is okay. Drinks are good and I've definitely seen worse prices. A decent date spot, not too loud and nice outdoor seating for the summer. I think my only issue was that the food was just okay, like it was food but nothing special. read more

Tacos truck + bar. Love this combo. Sat nite, in the neighborhood and found this place on yelp so decide to check it out. And it was worth it. Taco truck is outside back of the bar with a nice seating area. They have good selection of tacos and their prices were great for the portion size. 1st order: fish, carnitas and duck. 2nd order: Chorizo, pulled pork, fish and smoke beef. They have lots of sauces to add on as well. Fish taco, super crispy batter fish 7 amazing tacos +chips and salsa was about 40. Will come back for happy hour. read more

Chilo's - Fish, carnitas and duck - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is a Mexican restaurant and bar with a taco truck out back. It's a cool spot in a quiet, unassuming location. Definitely ups the coolness factor of the neighborhood. The back patio is covered, so it's a nice place to grab some tacos and hang out with friends on a warm day. It wasn't very crowded when I went and the service was fast. You can't order over the phone though (for pick up OR delivery). They have a lot of taco options, even for vegetarians! And they're loaded with all kinds of sauces, garnishes and fillings. They are street-style though, so they're small. If you're hungry, start with 3. read more

Chilo's - Shredded beef taco & chorizo taco - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Omg this place is a gem. I rarely come to Clinton Hill but this was worth the trip. The tacos are a bit pricy. They start at $5 but they are pretty overstuffed so two was very filling for me. I had never heard of Conchinita before and just WOW on the flavor explosion in your mouth. It's almost got an Indian masala sauce vibe to it. It's phenomenal. And of course, I always have to get a carnitas. The hot sauces are super spicy so maybe go down one notch from what you normally can handle. And for $10 you can get a huge tecate and a Tequila shot. It was rather cold outside so if that's not your thing they had a pretty efficient takeout system in place for Covid safety. I'll definitely be making more trips to this side of town for these delicious tacos. read more

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Such a unique and fun eatery hiding in Clinton Hill -- a permanent food truck patio! Went with my sister on a Friday night and there was only a teeny corner of a bar counter to stand at. There are a good amount of picnic tables, but it's a really teeny space. One of the few bummers of this awesome place. I had two carnitas tacos and my sister had two chicken tacos ($4 each). Both were delicious, fresh, and dripping in sauce. Yuuum! Two was plenty for each of us and we couldn't even eat all of our chips and salsa! We passed on the drinks this time but they have a great selection (frozen margs!!!) that I will definitely check out next time. And there will definitely be a next time -- my new fave neighborhood tacos! read more

Chilo's - Permanent food truck patio! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Updating my review... during COVID, I've actually found their food to be much improved than before COVID. I highly recommend the cochinita and al pastor tacos. Both packed full of flavor and the perfect amount of spice. The torta is also so good. I had previously disliked the chicken taco, which I haven't had in a couple of years, so I can't speak for that but I'd say skip it and get something a bit more interesting. I do think everything is slightly overpriced (this was my opinion before COVID) but in this time, I'm happy to give a local business money and I honestly don't blame them. The employees are all very kind and friendly. The employees wear masks, they have lots of sanitizer, enforce social distancing, and have lots of outdoor seating. I'll be spending a lot more time here! (safely and probably a lot of takeaway as well!) read more

I love Chilo's! My favorite spot for tacos besides Los Tacos No. 1. Their happy hour deal (3 tacos and a Tecate for $12) is amazing, but I find the tacos and drinks here to be well-priced in general, as the tacos are PACKED. Your hands/face will definitely get messy when you eat here. Most recently, I got the huitlacoche, carnitas, and cochinita pibil tacos, and split the chips and (homemade!) salsa with my boyfriend. I was very, very impressed by their huitlacoche taco, which I became obsessed with in Mexico City, and which is really hard to find in New York! I also really liked the carnitas -- the cochinita pibil was a little too meaty for me, so I'll have to try another topping next time. I also love the drinks here -- they had a frozen cucumber caipirinha on special when I was here this weekend, and I was a little skeptical while ordering (caipirinhas are a drink with both a tall ceiling and low, undrinkable floor), but it was incredible! They also make a good margarita, as all taco places should. read more

Chilo's - Huitlacoche, carnitas, and cochinita pibil tacos + frozen cucumber caipirinha - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food was amazing! Please have the chicken and pork belly tacos. (But as of winter, they no longer do pork belly) but I definitely advice you to try all of them. The bartender though... unprofessional, unhappy, and does not know recipes. I wish I could've given this place five stars but the bar experience was horrible. He did not not sweeten the margarita and did not put any when I asked him to add sweetener. (He refused) He rolled his eyes but obviously he does not know the ingredients for a margarita. He made it VERY salty and bitter. Although the drinks were bad, the food somehow made up for the experience. Compliments to the chef(s) read more

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Awesome food truck and open space in the back of the bar. Tacos were really good and ready quickly. Highly recommend the carnitas tacos $4.50 each read more

Chilo's - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the best tasting tacos spots I've encountered so far. I had the carnitas , chicken , and shrimp. They were all flavorful. Use the hot sauces. They make things even better. The pain killer drink was great as well. I only wish that there was more options on the menu. Maybe a quesadilla, guac or a buritto. All in all I definitely will come back. Cute little inexpensive date spot. read more

Chilo's - Shrimp, carnitas, and chicken tacos. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

No better place to close out your day than Chilo's! I found this spot, with its distinct door knob and galaxy-themed bathroom when I first moved to Brooklyn. It has a great happy hour and cheap drinks, especially for NYC. The patio is perfect, dimly lit (and non-smoking!!!) and has THE BEST taco truck I've had in the city! The smokiest taco classics and a toppings bar with all the pickled favorites-- It simply cannot be beat! I've visited Chilo's 5+ times in 3 months, and I don't plan on slowing down any time soon! read more

I've been meaning to try this place out for a long, long time now. Today seemed like the perfect day because I was locked outside the apartment and waiting for the roommates to get home. I had the nopales taco, which is basically a taco with cactus. CACTUS! I've never had anything quite like it before. The taco truck man described it pretty well--it tasted just like green beans but a little crunchier and the sauces and toppings were super yummy. Love the taco truck, disliked the bar. It seemed cool but the service seemed lacking. Based on the other reviews (and my roommate who's been there a few times), the bartenders are the worst. Not that friendly and very slow. It wasn't that busy, but for some reason there was me and three other people waiting for the bartender to serve us. Anyways, food was still good, drinks were pretty cheap and I can't wait to go back to try more tacos~ read more

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Chill Bedstuy spot for tacos, drinks and gathering with friends. Outdoor and indoor seating, with the taco truck outside. Wide variety of beer and frozen margs. The bartender on Sundays is super chill! Nice laid back dude that is super knowledgeable and has great drink recommendations! They also have wifi so totally not weird if you rather get some work done with a beer rather than a coffee. read more

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Cool Mexican restaurant in the area. A little pricey for the quality, even during happy hour, but it's not bad. It has a really cool atmosphere and service is really good despite of how busy it gets. The patio area is cool but due to its size it's very difficult to get a seat. This is where the taco truck is, so it gives the whole area a cool vibe. Both bar and truck are self service, so there are no waiters, yet still service was super fast. Drinks and tacos were good, tacos were a good size and flavorful. Recommended if in the area! read more

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I miss this place so much! I was here early in the year and haven't done a review. This pandemic got me miss visiting some of these good spots. I love the vibe of this restaurant. Taco truck outside and a bar inside. The area where the taco truck is has a lot of bench-style seating and tables. Spacious and also warm because there are heaters all over the area. It is great! I enjoyed the time we hung out here. It was also not crowded at the time. Their tacos here are so amazing! I've tried their carnitas, chorizo, smoked beef, and fish! Smoked beef has to be my favorite but I love everything that they serve. They really load it up with the filling from what I remember. I remember that the workers are really nice here. I look forward to coming back once this pandemic is over. read more

These were some of the best tacos I've had. The smoked beef and al pastor was delicious! A bit pricey but super tasty. Lots of outdoor seating and great fun. read more

Tasty and potent frozen margaritas. Delicious tacos. Outdoor seating. What's not to love about Chilo's?! Minus one star for the price. Pricy, but that hasn't (n will it) keep me from returning. Often. In fact tonight, on a random Tuesday evening, my buddy and I were surprised to see a full house at Chilos-- both the inside and outside were packed. We managed to find two spots at the bar. My two marageritas, four tacos (usually three suffice but today was an especially hungry night) came to 32 before tax. Still a good, consistent spot. I'll be back. read more

Chilo's - They now have a happy hour taco special. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York