A truly great experience. The staff is so nice. So caring. So incredibly friendly. The food is fabulous and the drinks are WOW good. Very unique dining experience. Try the crickets...just do it...live a little! I highly recommend Chilte. Fantastic. read more

Chilte - Vegan birria taco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great food combos Looks very different inside but cool nonetheless Server was very nice read more

Make a reservation as soon as you know when you plan to visit!! They turned away so many people at the door for not having a reservation. The interior is a vibe with its eclectic decor and velvet couches (super cute for photos). The ponche mezcal margarita was the perfect start to my experience, followed by yucca frites (wow, a much bigger portion than I was expecting) with a delightful sauce, and my husband and I shared the mole de la casa (sweet & spicy- such a unique taste) and the Jamaica tacos de birria (our favorite). Everything was incredible and the food was timed perfectly- just enough time to enjoy each dish before another was brought out. We ended our date night with a carajillo (espresso cocktail) and a cardamami (YUM). I think the ONLY *slightly* negative thing I could possibly say is that only street parking is available. read more

Truly top five restaurants for me in phx. Every bit of good we ordered did not disappoint and in fact exceeded expectations. Aesthetics are dripping down the walls and plates of everything here. Service was great despite us having a big group and it being a busy night. The bone marrow was unreal. The mole very filling. This place is a staple for sure. Will be back again and again. Also next to a cute outdoor bar (Egyptian motel) with lots of misters and occasional live music read more

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One of the most amazing dinners and experiences. The food was amazing every dish and the service was impeccable. We had the smashy burger to die for and the yucca fries the carne apache the skirt steak from Capital Farms was perfectly prepared. The mole de la casa was delicious. The birria tacos were the best ever The street corn cheecake is a MUST read more

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The massive amount of National level food world hype around this place, in the form of inclusion on many "Best restaurants in the Country" lists throughout 2023, combined with a reservation here capping off an epic tour through the great state of Arizona, resulted in the underwhelming dinner here going down as one of the years relative culinary disappointments. While there were a couple of dishes I quite enjoyed, they were sadly outnumbered by the one's that fell completely flat. Perhaps not surprisingly considering the place evolved from a food truck, that the two dishes I really enjoyed, a Huitlacoche Quesadilla, and especially a Green Chorizo Vampiro, both wonderfully flavorful and enveloped in perfect house made corn tortillas, seemed to be the dishes most likely to have been preserved and directly transported from the food truck menu. Unfortunately the remaining dishes, which would seem much more likely to have emerged only after the progression to the full restaurant, all uniformly disappointed. Yucca fries were hard and brittle, as were the chicken skin chicharron's adorning a soggy Caesar salad drowning in way too much cheese. A skirt steak special was tough and nearly flavorless. The location in the kitschy vintage motel on the margins of gritty Downtown Phoenix is unquestionably unique and cool. Unfortunately, this along with the massive hype seemingly resulted in a general too cool for school attitude and vibe that permeated the entire place to a very off putting degree, especially in combination with the extremely uneven and underwhelming meal. read more

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Epic. Great staff, great vibe, and insane menu... mmmm thanks yall. Definitely try it!! read more

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We visited Chilte for the first time last night for their special Valentine's Day dinner, which featured a prepaid multi-course meal with wine pairings. I'll start by saying that while I can't speak for their regular menu, this particular experience did not live up to the price tag. The ambiance was what I'd describe as "cute," given its location in the renovated, retro Egyptian Motel. However, any hopes of a romantic evening were quickly overshadowed by an extremely loud, bass-heavy nightlife event happening at the hotel just outside the restaurant. The music and the crowd made it hard to enjoy the setting, which was disappointing for a Valentine's dinner. As for the food, it was fresh and decent, but unfortunately, not worth the premium price. Between my boyfriend and I, we tried everything on the pre-selected menu, and while nothing was bad, nothing stood out as exceptional either. Small portions for each course. The scallop ceviche appetizer was the one thing I'd rant and rave about. The wine pairings were a flavorful, nice touch and helped elevate the meal a bit. Service was fine--our server was knowledgeable about each dish, but a major oversight was the lack of silverware changes and water refills throughout the three-course meal. For a $400 dinner for two, I'd expect at least that basic level of attentiveness. Overall, I wish we had gone somewhere else for the price we paid. I guess that's what we get for making a blind choice off Open Table. Maybe on a regular night, Chilte offers a better experience, but this special occasion dinner felt overpriced and underwhelming. Lesson learned! read more

I love a new hot spot with new, creative food and cocktails and Chilte nailed it on all fronts. It's a small, hip place attached to a downtown hotel. It's close to rosevelt and the van B so they nailed the location too. Again, I'm loving central Phoenix and definitely the trendy vibe as you get closer to downtown. Service? Outstanding.. our waitress wore a big smile and made us feel very welcome. We went early and I'm glad we did since it was packed by 7. There are some outdoor tables available, but my fellow Phoenicians, like myself, are sick of the cold, so inside it was. The food was excellent. The pasta verde with shrimp, broccoli and huitlacoche was delicious and filling. We sampled the oysters and they had a wonderful zip and freshness to them. Honorable mention to the beautiful ceramic dishes and very eclectic decor and of course a versatile cocktail selection including some of my new favorite mezcals (try the Carreno!) A great new spot with a hardworking staff that should look forward to their future success! read more

Chilte - Oysters! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Make a reservation... we had one for 2 weeks before we could get in. Not a ton of seating. Originally requested a seat outside but once I looked at Google maps, opted to sit inside because the outdoor seating is right next to the street. Unfortunately the only seating was available "at the counter" which is literally a counter where your view is watching people walk in and out of their motel rooms .... Very awkward. Probably would be fine seating for 1 or 2 in a party but we had 4 and it was just really uncomfortable. The bartender was also our waiter which I found kindof odd because he was busy and only checked on us once. My 2 friends had the house margarita and said they were fabulous. Very small menu - we ordered their appetizer the bartender recommended and it was good but nothing special (I forget the name but it was green verde something). The other couple we were with had their filet special and enjoyed it. My husband and I had the barrias tacos. He had the flour tortilla and I had the corn. The corn tortilla was very greasy but the meat was delicious. Like I said VERY small menu. If you think this is a place you can get some chips/salsa/guac think again they don't have them. But overall the food was enjoyable. Make a reservation. Glad we tried it but not a place we will seek out over and over again. read more

I was very excited to try Chilte but it was a total let down. The hostess was pretty rude, we could only sit outside due inside being full. It's a cool restaurant inside but not the best area on the patio with a number of homeless people. Our server we had was very nice however. Finally maybe it's me but the food was just too out there for me. I totally understand being creative but there was nothing that stood out. We had the fries, and quesadillas to start and split the Carne Asada as an entree. The Carne Asada had a market price next to it so I was anticipating something big and delicious. What I got was a paper thin steak that was mostly fat. We did have 3 cocktails which were all pretty good but the last thing I would say is we had two apps 3 drinks total and split an entree our bill was $180 which I was very surprised by. read more

I was in town for the holidays and had read about this place in a magazine. If you don't eat pork or beef; you may be challenged to find something but everything we had was really good. read more

Chilte - Yuca Frites - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I have driven friends and family to great distances over the years to eat the food that Chilte offers. Whether they were just starting or serving high-demand lines at their food truck, Chilte always delivers. We visited last Wednesday night for a cute lil date night and had our favorite hot chicken sandwich, fries, and a bottled coke. If we were drinkers, we would have definitely had a drink or two. The flavor layering sets this dining experience lightyears ahead of all the other hot chicken sandwiches we've consumed over the years (which is embarrassingly a LOT haha). The pricing of our meal reflects the quality and care put into every dish. I write this review as a break between homework assignments on a Sunday morning. That being said, it is a cozy location to have some coffee and light pastries in the day. The Prickly Blend drip coffee and Guava Danish was a perfect way to start my day. This place is so much more than food. We're so happy to witness the progress of such a kind and intentional pair living out their dreams. When you take a moment to look around, you can tell this place has a lot of personal touches and elbow grease. Thank you, Chilte. I'm looking forward to this being my new regular homework hideout and occasional date night spot. read more

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Had a delightful meal. Love the chefs creativity and care with his ingredients. The branzino with a white mole was delicious, as was the flautas with a more traditional mole. I absolutely loved the cucumber, peach salad. I am definitely going back when I return to AZ! read more

Outstanding!! Food was Exceptional a Real Adventure - The Tomahawk Pork Chop - The Green Choizo Vampiro - The Relleno Service was Outstanding, Thank You Alexis ! The Ambiance was interesting and Enjoyable Overall it was a True Culinary Adventure!!! We Look Forward to our Next Visit ! Thank You read more

The food was superb--I lived in Mexico for over 25 years, and the flavors were truly reminiscent of authentic Mexican cuisine. We tried all three available antojitos (the maduros and frijoles were out of this world), the huitlacoche quesadilla, the mole de la casa, and the jamaica quesabirria tacos. Everything was incredibly tasty. The cherry on top was the excellent service. read more

Chilte - Mole - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Elegant, great service, and the food was fantastic! Some of the best high-end Mexican food I've ever had. Highly recommend. read more

Chilte - Chocolate cake with a pistachio salted caramel. 10/10 - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The Egyptian has been years in the making, but the addition of Chilte has made it worth the wait! A new experimental twist on Mexican classics is a welcome change, along with a menu that is changed regularly, you'll be hard pressed to become bored. Atmosphere: Modern, Hip, and Comfortable. From the retro furniture, to the colorful wall art, this whole place is a vibe. Service: A+, Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He answered all of our questions and gave great recommendations. Several others stopped by to check on us and chat throughout the meal. Food: My it was love at first bite! I had the "Chef Sangwhich" which was their take on a spicy chicken and was blown away. The heat of the sauce, crispo of the veggies all flowed together on a soft, warm bun. Perfection! As neighborhood locals, we are so thrilled to have such a quality spot to relax and unwind. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Chilte may be a good Mexican food place during normal days, but I would never spend another dollar there. We made reservations and paid in advance for a unique Mexican/steakhouse prefix menu and got a terrible experience. The restaurant was not nice, it was not decorated or made more upscale for Valentine's Day. The food was subpar. The only good thing was the Chile rellano and it was all served family style. Between drinks and food, we spent over $400 and had to share half the food. When we walked in, a guest immediately told us we would be disappointed as he was walking out on the expensive experience without even finishing the food. Then we sat down to several small children and our first "course" was cold rolls with unsalted butter. The second course was a shared salad and shrimp. Third was a shared chile rellano, fourth was incredibly messy and not very good burgers (for $150 on Valentine's Day???) and the last was a tiny piece of cake. This would have been expensive at half the price. What we paid was horrible and this restaurant absolutely scammed people out of their money. We could have gone to Compass Grille or Durant's for the same price and absolutely should have. A disappointing Valentine's Day dinner for sure. read more

Incredibly, ridiculously overpriced. Designed for foodies, the eclectic menu choices leave a lot to be desired. 2 glasses of wine 1 Yucca fries (think eating raw potatoes) 1Quesadilla with "Mexican truffle " aka corn mold. Tastes worse than it looks. Disgusting! 2 Pork chop with canned beans $245.00 with tip read more

Oh my goodness this was some of the best Mexican food cuisine gourmet whatever you wanna call it I've ever had. I was pleasantly surprised. I was staying at the hotel Egyptian MOTOR HOTEL and decided to eat at the restaurant there ; and the really cool bartender whose name I forgot was excellent. I said give me your recommendations and he picked everything to the T and paired it with the best smoky margarita I've ever had! read more

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This restaurant is an experience and it is wonderful. Loved the vibe, excellent service and the food was amazing, is not your Taco and Enchilada kind of place, is elevated Mexican food. The cocktails also have a twist and choices are great. read more

Nice inside, nice service and a gluten free vegan pop tart. All good, looking forward to coming back to explore the menu read more

Chilte - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The most spectacular array of flavors. The Mexican wines are superb. Quinton was the most knowledgeable of wait persons. The only flaw is that they have only one location...please bring your fabulousness to North Scottsdale some day. We had multiple dishes and each surpassed the next. Whatever Quinton says to try...do it. He is a master of flavors and can tell you which items meld/fit best with others. Last: The tomahawk pork chop was unreal. My kids and I loved it and we will return. Von read more

Restaurant sits with the Egyptian Motor Hotel. Just had an appetizer, and it was delicious! The waiter was pretty awesome, he went over the whole menu which isn't very large and told me about some of his favorites. I thought about the posole, but I just couldn't see myself paying 50 something dollars for a bowl of pork posole. I would definitely have an appetizer at this restaurant and stay here again. read more

Chilte - Just the menu! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Tasty and unique drinks! We had the carajillo and ponche marg. Carajillo was similar to an espresso martini with a bit of an orange aftertaste. We got the mole as an app which was very flavorful and crunchy. Pretty large portion for an app. For dinner we split the smashy burger and Birria tacos. The burger was EXCELLENT. Best burger I've had in a long time - highly recommend. Birria tacos had a great flavor with the perfect amount of spice but were unfortunately kind of cold when we received them. The restaurant itself is very cool and has a great ambiance but the service was just okay. read more

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My husband found Chilte on a hot restaurant list - maybe Eater? - and we were excited to try it for a date night. It's a cute spot in an interesting part of town. The menu is small but it changes seasonally. We happened to be there on the first night of the new summer menu. We ended up ordering probably half the items offered, all to share. Everything was good, with only one dish (I think it was called the black and red, or something like that) being a bit off for us. Favorites were the tacos birria and green chorizo vampiro. The seasonal mole flautas, which were potato-filled, were also tasty. The thing is, it's expensive. And while it was probably somewhat elevated compared to lower end Mexican spots around town, I'm not sure it was a $200 meal with just one cocktail each and minimal leftovers. Tasty...just not that tasty! read more

I had the mystery item on the menu because the server pushed it so hard, yet didn't give a price when describing it. She also didn't say I would be getting the tomahawk Pork Chop @$75! Normally when describing a menu item without a price, they'll give a price. I should have asked... Unless you could read between the lines, the menu was really hard to interpret. I ordered a drink (Martini) and it was the furthest thing from what I ordered @$16. My bill without desert or coffee was $124.00! what? They also put a $3.50 ser charge for their employees health insurance on the bill. The food was really good, but worth $124? I would probably go back and try something else, but steer clear of the mystery items, and particular server, and have a beer. read more

I've eaten in a lot of great restaurants but this is the BEST I'VE EVER HAD. Creative dishes. Subtle infusions of spices and daring combinations. The MSG featuring the Tomahawk Pork Chop is indescribable. Our small plates were beyond good. The Mole' with the flautas- wow! Cocktails recommended by our server were all excellent. Our server, Q, was one of the best I've ever experienced. He knew every dish and his descriptions left me wanting to try everything. A fantastic experience. I was stunned to see a couple empty tables as we left around 7:30pm. I am anxious to come back. Someone needs to help Chef LT expand. Chilte is an experience you won't forget! read more

There were 6 of us and everyone was delighted with the food. It was delicious and had beautiful presentation. I'll go again definitely.

The corn tortilla has sands in it, I had to go wash my mouth to avoid tooth injury. Pay the price for the ambiance, but don't expect anything from the food. read more

SHADY automatic gratuity and "employee benefits" surcharge added to bill - adding 28.5%! For a group of 6, they imposed an automatic and required 25% gratuity, which was calculated on the TAXED total bill and not the pre-taxed subtotal, and THEN added a 3.5% surcharge for "employee benefits". The restaurant was busy and loud, the server told us it was the bartender's first night working and drinks took a long time to be delivered. The overall service was not great, and I believe the standard 18-20% gratuity would have been generous. The food and drinks were good, but not worth the level of service and these shady billing practices. We will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Another trip to Phoenix & of course we had to drop in on chef and the crew at Chilte. As expected the food, service and atmosphere were great. Photos to follow, promise. Keep it going guys, dining at Chilte has become one of the highlights of our travels. read more

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This was my first time here. It was my daughter's birthday and we had reviewed the menu in advance. As the consummate foodie, she was impressed with the selection. They did not disappoint - the service was great, wonderful friendly atmosphere and the food was everything we hoped for and more. we started with a cocktail, El Verde Peligroso - a recommendation since one of us was a gin drinker and the other vodka - suitable for either. Then we shared a Santa Quesadilla with Huitlacoche - a new discovery for me, but fabulous. Topped that off with a Pozole Recado with a pork tomahawk. The mole was beyond good. And then for dessert, the best Tiramisu I have ever had. we left stuffed, but happy and vowing to return soon. read more

From the moment you hear the words "hello friends", you know you are in the right place. Brunch was delicious we had the French toast and fried chicken and the potato tacos. Every bite was perfectly seasoned. Give this place a try, you won't be sorry. read more

We got a reservation quickly an hour before we arrived. Once open the line went quickly. We were promptly seated and waited on. The food was delicious. We tried 3 things and all were good. read more

These guys served me one of the best meals I've ever had. The flavors are so full, so unexpected. I had the pork shank thinking, "I know what that's gonna be like" and boy was I wrong. Cue a wild parade of amazing and unexpected flavors and textures. Really elegant and well put together. One of the best meals I've had out in years. The cocktails were on point, it is intimate inside, the servers were very personable. Can't wait to go back. read more

Love the ambience and the workers are so swell! Food is absolutely 10/10 and dessert is even better! Will definitely be going back

The Pork Tomahawk is overrated and at $75.00 hugely overpriced! Also, the spacing of the appetizers could use a LOT of improvement. I will try Chilte again but not any time soon. read more

Went for a light bite but ended up satiated! Mole flight with bone marrow and lamb pops, and oysters with pineapple mignonette were the highlights and we also tried the mushroom empanada and cheesecake. All well prepared and delicious. Our server wasn't very eloquent or helpful but the food and ambiance made up for that. This little gem made us feel like we were on vacation. read more

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