Solid, simple, delicious. All that you could want from a friendly taco bar (well actually a parked food truck behind a bar). They had Bells IPA on tap. I tried the smoked beef - intense, too much for me Pulled pork - spot on Fish - so fresh and crisp and flavorful!! Loved the whole experience read more

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

Love this place, the happy hour 3 tacos and a tecate for $10 is legit. Good people working here too. Love the vibes and the frozen cocktails are also muy tasty. read more

Chilo's - Chorizo, cochinita, carnitas and smoked beef tacos. Taste the rainbow. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went to the new Greenwood location, but they don't have a Yelp account yet. BEST TACOS EVER. I got the cochinitas. It was heavenly. All of the salsas we had were top notch and the chips were just the right thickness for ample guac dipping. The service was outstanding as well... super friendly and our glasses were never empty. Definitely worth the trek! read more

Some of the tacos are quite good (fish, Al pastor) but other menu items leave something to be desired. Used to be quite charming but it's now run down and quite expensive for what it is (also crowded) read more

Chilo's is an actually unique bar on the Bed Stuy/Clinton Hill border that everyone needs to go to at least once while in Brooklyn. The reason? THE PICO BACK SHOTS! Yes, you read that right! Instead of pickle-backs like everyone else, Chilo's is a pico shot with tequila, and it is INSANELY DELICIOUS! The frozen drinks are great too! Oh yeah, bad ass taco truck in the back yard slings tacos that are to die for. read more

We are visiting the city from Texas and this place is absolutely amazing. Authentic Tex-Mex and probably the best tacos I have ever had in the city. Everything is made to order and if you're into spicy, hot, HOT sauce try the Carolina Reefer pepper sauce. It's guaranteed to set you on fire. We tried an assortment of tacos and really couldn't narrow down a favorite. read more

Best. Tacos. Around. Period. A great happy hour when there usually isn't a line- otherwise there is but you're rarely kept waiting. Looove the habanero and avocado sauce. Options for vegetarians and they have healthy portions. Love love this place and recommend it to anyone who comes to visit (lmk if you need a promotor, Chilo's). The bouncer is no good with dogs tho, so leaving the dog outside doesnt usually fare too well. Only reservation though. Do yourself a favor and go. read more

$22 bucks for 3 fish tacos....Was it worth it? Let your taste buds decide. See I'm more of a ambiguous yelper. You won't know if I like it or hate it :) :( . Farm raised? I pray it wasn't cause I forgot to ask. SHABBA read more

Love this cozy quaint spot. It has seating in the back with an outdoor grill, and a bar inside. Best tacos I've had in a while with my favorite being the pork belly taco. I tend to get the special of the day which is your choice of 3 tacos plus a can of beer. read more

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I was in NY with some friends and we were seeking off-the-beaten-path spots to eat. We wanted to actually enjoy some of the culture instead of hitting the chains. Chilo's delivered. We came for taco brunch and drinks on Easter Sunday (didn't really realize it was a holiday - but they were open). You walk in and it's a huge bar - handsome bartenders. In the back there's an old semi truck turned kitchen and the driver takes your order. These tacos are legit. So many choices and toppings. True street tacos in NY. Don't miss it! read more

The only thing I could wish they had was a dance space and Chilo's would get a full legit five stars. Really I'm giving it 4.5, but let me tell you why this place is AMAZING!!!! So I was first brought here on weds, 6/28/16. It was sometime around 11pm. Soooo, as a friend and I made a left turn off Bedford Ave. onto Clifton Pl. and half way up the block this heavenly smokey seasoned Mexican grill aroma is flowing down the street as you get closer. The first thing you'll see is this large black slide gate and a lot of people outside just chillin at tables. Then the food truck is against the back wall and it's being manned by two cooks and one person in the register......and they take charge cards too. So we continued walking to the corner of Franklin Ave and the door is on the left. The door handle on the second door is Theodore Roosevelt I believe lol. So we walk inside and it's busy. Not like, square dancing leaning side to side all the time to get where you're going busy but it's quite full. It's not huge space but it's long. There's plenty of seats in there. If you walk in and see no seats just give it time you won't be standing long. The liquor choices are pretty extensive but the ultimate drink you must try are any of their frozen drinks, more specifically "The Hemingway". It's pretty sweet for my tastebuds but I'm not gonna lie, it's sweet for a good reason......it sneaks up on you and it's only $12 and worth every cent. It's smooth not crunchy or have bits of ice floating around. It's a perfect consistency. There may be whiskey in it......a lot of whiskey which is why it's so sweet. All of the bartenders are super chill. This dude Johnny is cool as hell. How many bars do you go to and your bartender will play chess and uno with you and still be making his money making drinks at the same time??? Lmao So now let's talk food. I've had every single taco on that mutha f'n truck here and here are the prices, names, ratings 1-5 off the top of my head: $3-carnitas (pork butt) 4.5, chicken 4, nopales (cactus) 3.5...$3.50-chorizo 5, cochinita (pork shoulder) 5, smoked beef 5...$4-huitlachoce (mushrooms from corn or corn smut) 4...$4.50-shrimp 4...$5-duck 5, pork belly 4.5, fish 4. There's 8 different sauces you can add to your taco yourself. Now let me tell you, it's Sunday July 3rd right now...I've been there 5-6x over the last 3 days. They offer tortas and vegetarian tostadas but I haven't bought any yet. I tried a piece of one of the ground beef and chorizo with cheese tortas and it's now marked for death in my book lol. That sandwich is f'n baller. My absolute favorite tacos though, the mutha f'n duck and smoked beef. The duck is sweet, smokey, savory and tender. The beef has a mild spice with intense flavor and a perfectly seasoned salty smoke slow roast flavor. Honestly, there's nothing on the menu that you have to be stuck chewing for a while. Everything is cooked to a perfection-ate tenderness. You don't need a fork, you need a spoon lol. It's good to find something like this in my old hood (well it's not my old hood anymore....starting to look like Williamsburg lol). Everything you eat here is filling. The one taco I wish I could give a 5 is the pork belly. It's one half inch slice of pork belly but that sh!t is good as f*** lmao. I just wish maybe they presented it in the taco differently because when you go in for the bite you get quite a bit of the veggies and taco, then somewhere as you're chewing you get the pork belly flavor. At one time I found myself taking the pork out the taco and breaking it into pieces and hand tossing it so I get the flavor all over. After that I'M GOOOOOD. The bar closes @2am sun-thurs, 4am fri and sat. The truck during the weekday closes at 12am and weekends (fri and sat) at 2am. I mean really though, the ambiance is great. The music is colorful and plays something everyone can like. I've seen parents come in and eat with their kids outside and inside (before 8pm). I literally had a dope a$$ great time here Friday. I came in by myself at 1:40pm. By the time all my friends came in and we chilled, ate, drank, played games and so forth, we left around midnight in a group of five lmao. Plus I made a new foodie friend. Easily I spent $200 that day lmao in that one bar and nothing is expensive. Drink prices are great. Food is great, lighting has this purplish blue setting. I mean there's nothing more I can say but just come. Oh yeah......the bathroom is AMAZING. For one it's clean. If you go in there during the evening, you're not going to want to leave. It's like being in space because of this light system they have and these green stars are everywhere. This bar is literally a hook up central lmao. Fine women and guys for the ladies lol. It seems friendly to LGBT people. There's security who are chill. They're not grillin (staring at you with a mean look) you as soon as you walk by them. Since I've been there I've never seen anything jump off (get crazy or violent) read more

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I love this place. The frozen margs taste of fresh lime juice and are potent. The tequilas and mezcals are all legit. No caramel color added if you catch my drift. But the tacos are the star. Cochinita is insane. Smoked beef is like a hug from your adorable chain-smoking abuelita in the best way. The nopales are also treated with respect and enthusiasm. The tacos each come with their own accoutrement which makes me very happy. This isn't the kind of cook who puts cotija and guac on everything because Mexican. There is a great deal of thought on every tortilla. And it's delicious. Chile de Arbor sauce is the jam. read more

Food: Dem tacos are MUY DELICIOSA!! Not helping my summer bod, but worth it. So far I've had the shrimp, chicken, beef and octopus (last night's special) - all are incredible, but the shrimp is what all my taco dreams are made of. Don't miss their array of sauces / additions to spice up dem tacos - all are great as well and they have a good range of mild to hot. Drinks: Margs are great (frozen and on the rocks) and best enjoyed basking in the sun out back at the picnic tables. They have $1 off well drinks / drafts during happy hour. Bartenders can be a bit slow, so prep yourself going in. Taco truck cashier: Smokin'. Also what my tacos dreams are made of. Please add guac to the menu, Chilo's! read more

This place is everything you'd expect from a cool spot in Bed-Stuy in 2016... Stuffy thirty-somethings, parents out on date night, and co-workers out for someone's birthday. The food is bomb. Salted beef torta was incredible. I swear I've seen this place before in Long Island but I guess it used to be called Chillis before Chilos... Great food and drink. Only draw back is the clientele seeming like they incessantly use the phrase "awesome sauce." read more

Recommendation: anything with chorizo.... Food: Between my companions and I we went through most of the menu and there was no low point - very tasty and well-prepared tacos. There's a great array of salsas for you to sample, along with fresh chopped limes and other fixings. Value was pretty on par for the price. Service: we did not wait long for either food or drink. All staff members were attentive and friendly. Drinks: A handful of good beers for $7 (including my favorite for summer: Bell's Oberon), the margs were tasty and there were some affordable can beers as well (Tecate/Modelo). A very good value. Ambiance: I really liked the back yard, outdoor taco truck set up. We met with some rain and were able to quickly transition indoors which is more of a typical long barroom setup. On a beautiful day, Chilo's is worth a bike trip from anywhere in the city to enjoy tacos and a beer outside. read more

After my four year adventure in Boston, I have decided to move my palette to Brooklyn, NY. Tucked away on Franklin Street in Clinton Hill is the best damn tacos I have found in brooklyn. Don't be confused when you show up. The front is a bar with solid frozen margs that give you an awesome brain freeze. Keep on walking out back and you'll find a stationary food truck with picnic tables littered in front. (If you want to skip the bar part, just go through the back entrance). The beauty of chilo's is both the price point ($3/4/5 depending on the taco) and the OPTIONS. You have the standards: chicken, beef, chorizo) and then stuff you've never knew you wanted like duck and cactus. And there is a multitude of toppings and sauces you can choose from to even further excite your mouth. It's some of the freshest, most flavorful tacos between a pair of authentic corn tortillas I've ever had. It's so good I had it two days in a row with no problem. Tips: -M-F happy hour (OPEN - 6pm!!!) is the move with 3 tacos and a Tecate for only $10. -Bar is cash only (ATM in front) but tacos are not read more

Chilo's - Beef and chicken ($3 each) - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Chilos is pure love ! best tacos ever. They marinate their meat in tequila for three days. Secrets out. read more

I'm pretty sure the Pico Back Shot changed my life. I came here after work with a few friends after hearing about this infamous pico back shot and lemme tell ya...it's kind of insane. Your choice of tequila backed with a combo of pico de gallo juice, tabasco, and lime...it's EVERYTHING. It's seriously so tasty that it's dangerous. There's also a backyard with a taco truck I have yet to try, but the food smelled amazing so I'll definitely be back! read more

This place is a great neighborhood spot! It has a great vibe, the staff are all very friendly, and the taco truck serves some of the best tacos in the neighborhood. Prices are a little higher than comparable places (including nearby all-cash Calaca) but not so much to be a real bother. read more

Lets be honest....you come here for the back patio. Cool neighborhood spot with killer margs (they don't hold back on the tequila) and a very convenient taco truck to clench your tipsy cravings...oh and it takes cards! Awesome spot in the summer time. Covered in the winter - since this winter has been pretty mild you can get away with sitting out back. Warning though....the chorizo tacos are very very spicy. Tacos range from $3-$5 Tostada is $6 read more

I was looking forward to warm weather, just to hang out at Chilo's again. ALL of the tacos are great (the nopales and chorizo are personal favorites), the drinks are nice-strong-and cheap AND they take card. Great vibe too. W's all around. I'll be here all summer! read more

I have high hopes for this place. Solid tacos at great prices and the drinks are also on point. My only complaint is that it took at least 10 minutes each time I tried to order at the bar (on fairly quiet weeknights, mind you). Each time, the bartender would repeatedly serve people who arrived after me. I've never experienced standing patiently at a bar, money in hand, making eye contact with the bartender, and still having to say, "Hey! Can I place an order?" Yet every time, it's been the same scenario. As soon as there's a better groove with the bar service, this place will be my go-to in the neighborhood. At this point, the bartenders seem to still be figuring things out. read more

Nice bartenders and a casual atmosphere. Great taco truck out back and big back yard with bangin' food made fresh and fast. Interesting decor; I especially like the Teddy Roosevelt bust door handles and the neon skull lights. Cheap beer, frosty margaritas, and a fun crowd make for a good time at this hip Bed-Stuy spot. read more

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The absolute best tacos in Clinton Hill. I love coming to Chili's to meet a friend, go on a date, Drink a good cocktail or beer, and eat some amazing tacos. read more

Tacos are a little bit overpriced in my opinion. Flavors are good, but the amount of meat/protein in them just isn't enough. You can get tacos somewhere closeby (Bushwick/Fort Greene) for roughly the same price - heck, they may even be cheaper but still taste great. Only thing I like coming to this bar is their homemade cocktail, Painkiller which is amazing. You can't taste the alcohol so you don't feel the buzz till it finally hits your system all at once. read more

The mole tasted like burnt dog treats and all the meat was over cooked. The salsas were all empty and when I asked for more they basically said "we don't have time right now". I was disappointed because of all the amazing reviews, but perhaps people are drunk when eating these and therefore don't realize how bad these tacos truly are. The bar and patio are cool so one star for them. read more

The carnitas tacos and micheladas made my Saturday! The salsas really were amazing too. On the side of the truck they have an entire area dedicated to sauces, jalapenos and onions. Both taco truck staff and bartenders were really fast with the orders. Outdoor space is limited but there is still a lot of light inside. Hope to come back soon! read more

Made a return to this taco truck for happy hour. 3 tacos and a Tecate beer for $12. Should have a flour tortilla option for those who don't like corn tortillas. But all in all always 5 starts for taste!!! read more

My fave taco joint with spicy margaritas to top off a great night of fun w/friends! Nice atmosphere and mixed crowd...definitely the place to stop for a happy hour! read more

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Haiku #10 Yo hambriento Nessecito comida Vamos al Chilo's (My Spanish is poor) But my tastebuds are on point Like this taco fad Heard about this joint Rated 7th on foursquare For tasty tacos Popular venue Taco truck in the backyard Drinks are in the front The 'yard is quite small Summer evenings fill in up They need to expand I came here to eat! I went with my amigo Taco connoisseur The smoked beef tacos Were dry and needed moisture But the sauces helped The fishy tacos Heavily disappointing Perhaps a bad batch? Chorizo tacos The best one of my order It is a safe bet I would come back here And revise this short haiku If necesario read more

Amazing service and knowledgeable staff. They took the time to explain the differences In mezcal as compared to tequila. Awesome tacos from an on-site truck. Very cool read more

Okay I'm in love with the shrimp taco! FYI it has pineapples in it , please note in case your allergic. Nevertheless it's phenomenal ! The chicken was just okay. I'd definitely suggest this place! It reminds me of Union Pool in Williamsburg, they have a taco cart in the back as well. read more

If you can get here for their happy hour its amazing! Three tacos and a beer for 10 dollars!! I mean hello!! Also their tacos are so good, I love the cochinita and I am huge fan of their breakfast tacos!! I have been known to be hungover and walk over to Chilos for some of those amazing breakfast tacos! read more

This food was alright. Nothing spectacular. Came here on an early Friday evening and the wait time was rather quick. They have a limited food selection. Our drinks were not that strong but the food was full filling. I would recommend this place if your in Brooklyn, specifically Bedstuy and want to enjoy the outside scenary read more

Chilo's - Outside seating area ! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We got the duck and carnitas tacos and they were out of this world. Best tacos in NYC hands down.

Best tacos ever and the staff is wonderful. Aaron and John are fun and knowledgeable bartenders. Clynt and Chip are the entertaining Texas powerhouse duo heading up the taco truck. Overall a casual picnic of a goodtime. read more

Tacos are great, probably my favorite ones in Brooklyn. But I miss guacamole... Guys, could you please consider adding it to the menu? The outdoors space is nice with big tables that people share. Think of a Bedstuy version of Union Pool's patio without the intention of hooking up. BUT please don't forget your ID. These people are really serious about it!! They won't serve you alcohol even if you are 40 unless you show them your ID. read more

Underwhelming for me, and I'm sad because I so wanted to like this place. Maybe I'm being extra picky because I just had amazing tacos in LA recently, but either way I was disappointed. I got three tacos: cochinita, fish, and pork belly. The cochinita flavor was pretty good but the pork was dry for me. When I had cochinita pibil in LA, there was a lot more of the marinade/sauce, which kind of made it for me. The cochinita at Chilo's just wasn't that satisfying sopping pile of shredded achiote pork that I was looking for. The fish taco consisted of fried fish and the batter was just wayyyy too thick and greasy. The fish itself was still tender and yummy in the batter but it felt like there was a 1:1 ratio of batter to fish. It just felt so heavy and kinda didn't sit well. Like... it felt like my throat was coated in oil. The sauce, however, tasted pretty good. The last taco I had was the pork belly. Dry and hard. I couldn't really finish it. I was really looking forward to a tender juicy pork belly and this was not that. Salsas and sauces and picked peppers to dress all of the tacos were all good (at least what I tried). I got the spicy margarita and this too was ok but not stellar. I'd probably give this place another shot though -- maybe it was just an off day? Vibe was fun around 5pm and I've heard it gets more "fun" the later it gets. read more

As a Bay Area native and 8 year resident of LA I gotta admit that the carnitas tacos here were pretty damn good! Best I've had in New York in my 5 years here! read more

Just wasted exactly 32 minutes of my life here. Don't go here unless you're desperate for Mexican food. The food isn't terrible but the lady changes prices at the register...and the place is so run down that I figured they needed the extra dollar more than I did but I have a bad taste in my mouth and I didn't even eat yet! Tsk Food: 3/5...just a little too salty Service: .5/5 read more