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    Chilte

    4.4 (213 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Kelly C.

    Loved the vibe when we walked in. It's eclectic, and cozy. The music was not too loud. We ordered the pablanito and ponche margaritas. My second round I ordered the white/rose sangria. We started with the plantain and refried beans with crema starter. Then we decided to try the fried yucca. We ended up with the MSG chicken. They had two choices of meat tonight for that dish. The other choice was the pork chop. For dessert hubs ordered a shot of espresso and we tried the elote cheesecake. It was ALL ridiculously good! Our server was attentive and helpful. The menu is pretty vague and you kind of need to ask to see what really comes with the dish. Overall, it was a great date night and I would like to come back.

    Sangria
    Elaine R.

    Finally made it to Chilte and wow, this place knows how to make an impression. I ordered the House Sangria, Yucca Frites Antijoles, and the Quesa Birria Tacos with beef on squid ink corn tortillas. Every dish was packed with flavor and creativity. The tacos were especially memorable, rich, tender beef wrapped in those striking black tortillas? Yes please. The sangria was smooth and refreshing, and the yucca frites had a great texture and seasoning. Honestly, everything was phenomenal. Shoutout to Alex, our server, he made the whole experience feel like hanging out with friends. Attentive, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming. Only reason it's not five stars? Just saving that for a future visit when I get to try even more of the menu. Chilte's definitely earned a spot on my go-back list.

    Christina M.

    Ooh wee... Chilte! What a delicious meal for our foodie friend time. Fellow Yelper Scarlett M. and I braved the afternoon heat for a very pleasant and fun meal in Phx. We both had Chilte on our radar and we were not disappointed. The flavors are so good, very unique, and in depth. We ordered a few different items and then shared them, that way we could try as much as possible. We had a reservation and were offered a table or bar seat. I personally like sitting at the bar. I know that I'll be ordering cocktails when I go out, so the bar is a straight line to the booze and my mouth ;) I really enjoyed my cocktails at Chilte. They were well balanced drinks, spirit forward, and added an element of novelty since many of the spirits used were things I had never had or even heard of before. I had a familiar drink to start- the Carajillo, this iteration with Sotol. It was really good. After that I tried the Oro Quemado which contained a spirit I wasn't familiar with- Aguardiente (a spirit fermented and distilled from fruit or sugar cane. The name can be loosely translated as "fire water"), this version made of Plantain-koji. This drink had a lot of flavors. I enjoyed it. For food, we split the santa quesadillas with chapulines (grasshopper), quesa Birria tacos, and the smashy burger, and a small bite of corn. The consumme of the Birria was great, rich in flavor and drinkable on its own. The quesadillas come wrapped in some type of bitter green plant. I ate part of the greenery but then decided to remove it. And I know it sounds lame, but the double smash burger was unreal. Just didn't seem like an item that would be on this menu. I was told the story on why having some type of burger takes valuable space on a small menu-- simply, the chef loves it and has been known to eat a burger after a busy shift. That's comfort food at its finest! The meat in the burger had so much flavor. The salsas, sauces, & house made tortillas on the other dishes, were awesome. We were offered to try dessert but we had our hearts set on ice cream at Novel across the street. Dang, after reflecting on it, I want that burger again. Next time!

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    Jaquay R.

    What a great first experience for a Saturday dinner. My sister recognized Chef LT Smith from the Food Network cooking competition '24 in 24' and said let's go to Chilte. I made reservations and the only seating available for 5pm was at the counter since mostly all the other seating was booked for that time. Upon entering it was bright, cozy, with an energetic vibe. The hostess sat us at the bar counter and that's where we met Alex, our bartender/server. He was super amazing. He welcomed us as we sat down. Whike he was making drinks and interacting with us, he went over the drink menu. The seasonal Guava Margarita caught my attention, so I ordered that and it was so refreshing. Alex went over the food menu in detail and suggested his favorites. There was much to choose from, but we started with the Antojitos - Yucca Frites. OMG I think I may have had yucca fries once before from a different restaurant but they did not come close to how excellent these tasted. The batter was nice and Flaky. The Yucca was soft but not mushy. So good especially with the aioli dipping sauce. I ordered the Mole de la Casa with oxtail for my main entree. These flautas were crispy crunchy on the outside with tender oxtail on the inside. The meat was a tad bit underseassoned but the Mole sauce helped with that. As much as we wanted to try the Baklava Cheesecake we were stuffed. I saw it being served to another table and my mouth began to water. So it's ob my list for next time. I did stop in the restroom to wash my hands and it was a single restroom for all genders. Super clean and decorative inside. The bonus for this visit was we got to meet Chef who is awesome and down to earth. Thanks for a memorable dining experience.

    Lakota M.

    Wow, this place is spectacular. Love the laid-back vibe excellent food, superb service and really art forward decor. We had the chef's choice appetizer which is now my very favorite. It was a marinated shrimp and a beautiful mole sauce, we also had the ancho steak dish again highly recommend that, blood orange spicy margaritas and ranch water. I can't wait to go back and sample more of this superb cuisine.

    Shrimp Ceviche (amazing! Most well balanced dish in a long time)
    Kathrin J.

    When the taste of a dish is going into you permanent "taste bank"- that special part of the brain.... Everything we had was outstanding, as was the service. 'You'll just have to go and try!! Ps: need to make a reservation

    Zaid Y.

    First of all thank you Erin for taking care of us and guiding us though the menu. You were great. I admit I have been hesitant to come to this place because I thought it was going to be just like every other Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. I was wrong. Chilte is truly the closest menu to anything you'd eat in Mexico City. Friendly service and we got seated quickly, and they even accommodated a quick table switch when we were initially seated next to a human megaphone. The food: We ordered a LOT with the intent of trying as much as we could handle. Margarita - Best marg in town. Fight me. Corn - I swear this corn isn't from the US. The bite and taste is completely different. Order for yourself to see what I'm talking about. Plantain - perfectly done platanos with an incredible side of refried beans. Vampiros - from the tortilla to the cheese to the chorizo this was a 10/10. Absolutely incredible. Santa Quesadilla with huitlacoche - step into authentic Mexican ingredients. Chewy umami cheesy perfection. Chef's Tostada - Not my favorite. Skip it. Yucca fries - THICC and perfectly done but I'd skip and save room for the... Smashy Burger - Look. The burger is very obviously on the menu to remind other restaurants that just because this is a Mexican spot, it can still throw down with a burger. That's all I'm gonna say about the burger. Molé de la Casa - super crispy flautas in a deeply rich molé. Looked great on the plate but honestly fell flat. Sorry chef. Music selection is great and the floor is properly lit, but it's conversationally loud. PRO TIP: Don't forget to ask for a side of chiltepins to crush over your food. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you Chilte.

    Brandon Y.

    The flavors here are impeccable! If I had to boil it down I'd say Chilte serves approachable food with refreshing and nuanced flavors. The ingredients are always fresh and they pull from multiple cultures even though it can seem Mexican inspired. The fried yucca was nostalgic and something I've mainly had in Dominican households. And the Raicilla flight from La Venenosa served by Alex was a highlight. Super vibrant dining room and exceptional service.

    cherry vanilla ice cream with graham cracker crumble
    Lindsay S.

    Great spot in Phoenix serving delicious food and the space inside is adorable and trendy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, but I would try to sit indoors just because the art and decor are great to look at. The food came out fast and our waitress was very helpful in helping us decide what to order so we ended up just ordering some small plates to share and it ended up being perfect. The ceviche and plantains were my favorite bites of the night and although we wanted to get a dessert to tie the meal together, the ice cream was so filling that we weren't able to finish it . Definitely check this out next time you're in Phoenix !!

    Quesadillas
    Jessica B.

    Finally made it to Chilte and it did not disappoint. It feels like you are in a family member's home and being served fancy dishes. I would definitely recommend sharing dishes so you can sample multiple plates. The cocktails were very unique but well balanced. I had the Por Siempre with sotol and still dreaming about it. Our server was fantastic and super knowledgeable. We went with all of her recommendations and were very happy. Be sure to make reservations if you're going on a weekend because they get extremely busy and have limited seating

    Sarah H.

    Ambiance, food, service, EVERYTHING was AMAZING!!! We trusted our server and told her we were here to explore the menu. She nailed it!

    Chefs Cheesecake
    Cassandra M.

    No joke, best Mexican restaurant I've been to in Arizona! I didn't even take photos of the food I ordered because I scarfed it down lol! I was only able to capture my last order which was the cheesecake, so yummy! I also ordered the plantains & refried beans, the Jamaica tacos & the beef birria tacos & everything was so full of flavor, it was ridiculously good! Plus, the drinks were so unique & the bartender was super friendly! I loved that they incorporated herbs into their drinks! I can't wait to bring my friends & family here! Love love!

    Summer salad was incredible, MUST TRY!
    George E.

    Chilte kept popping up on our food radar over the last few months. They are tucked into the corner retail space at an old motor lodge in Phoenix. The Egyptian Motel has seen better days but now has a quirky vibe. Chilte is the main restaurant. The decor is eclectic with folk art, photos, neon lighting, painted murals and and quant, but funky environment. Seating is limited to 10-12 indoor tables for Mexican cuisine. Street parking is the only option in a rougher part of Phoenix. Reservations are encouraged as space is at a premium and they are doing a good business. The menu is divided into smalls, mids and grandes plates. The menu is limited as many of the yelp suggestions were not available, however, we were told the menu rotates depending what is available. The drink menu is extensive and the bar seats maybe 4 people. We ordered the sweet plantains with lamb fat refried beans, zatar and house crema. The plantain was sweet and had a good taste with the beans, a combination I would not of chosen, but glad we tried. The summer salad was served in a deep bowl with grilled peaches, goat cheese, tamarind coulis, tomato, cucumber, roasted zucchini, dill, candied peri-peri pepitas and a hoja santa vinegarette. The salad stole the show and was very refreshing. A MUST TRY! Our final dish was the quesa birria tacos with beef, flour tortilla, queso, onion, cilantro arbol & pepita salsa and a miso consomme. The tacos were fair with the condiments overwhelming the beef and more of a cheese flavor. I found Chilte to be an interesting dining experience. The limited menu did not excite me and did not let me leave wanting more. Some of the selections on the grande had hefty prices. I found Chilte to be a bit pricey for the portions and not drawing me back to try them again. If you are an consumer on alcoholic drinks, they have a bountiful selection. Chilte is a good place to try but the menu, flavors and portion size placed them on our glad we tried list.

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