Nice little spot next to a motor hotel. Food was unique but seemingly very authentic as well. Very delicious and the flavors definitely pop. We love trying unique food, and as far as Mexican food goes, this is definitely different than the standard fare you'd find in the valley. Awesome and delicious drinks as well. We read that reservations are a must and definitely agree. Came here around 7pm on a Wednesday and it didn't get crowded until maybe 8:30 or so. Would definitely recommend and come back. Only street parking! Cannot park in the hotel parking lot. read more

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Wow. Every single dish was incredible and unique, this is exactly the kind of restaurant I hope to find when visiting a city. Highly recommend the Black Pink and Santa Quesadilla. If that's all you get, you'll be beyond happy. read more

I was very impressed by Chilte- definitely worth the wait. A few weeks ago, I stopped by on a Thursday and found a 3 hour waitlist, so I made a reservation instead. Definitely not a "just pop in" kind of place (somewhat ironic considering they began as a farmer's market stall). Although the menu is small, I was impressed with their vegetarian selection and the quality of the food. I had the tacos de birria with squid ink corn tortillas and a miso consomme dipping broth. For sure, the most elaborate tacos I've ever had- cut, dip, add salsa, add cabbage for each bite- but definitely worth. The drinks were great too- especially the cardamami and diablito. Service was great, and the ambiance was spot on for high end experimental Mexican cuisine. 100% will be back when I'm craving those tacos... read more

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This is a cute spot with a unique menu. It is a small menu though so if you are a picky eater it may not be the best option but everything we had was so good. For smalls, we had the yucca frites and the plantains. Both were really tasty. The main see had blew me away though. The lamb flautas were so balanced and the mole was excellent. We also got the birria tacos and they were delicious. I don't normally eat beef but this was worth the exception (although they have a veggie option). My friend did not like her cocktail, so they ended up comping it, which was really nice. They were out of the wine that I wanted to try, so I got their other rosé, which was OK, but honestly not exceptional. read more

Chilte - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love the character of this place. It's located on the end of a motel and the decor is funky and fun. The service we received was great and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the tacos de birria. The mole recado with pork was tender and delicious. I loved the sauce. I would be interested to return and try it with the chicken. read more

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This place is really special! First of all, the service was wonderful. The server was also a bartender and made us custom mocktails that were tasty and beautiful. I love a place that considers its patrons who don't want alcohol. The food itself was very special. The menu was small, but everything looked good and they had a good variety of options (in other words, vegetarians and vegans should be fine- not sure about folks with other dietary restrictions). The tortillas with squid ink were delicious. We started with the quesadilla with Huitlacoche. We had never tried it before and just found it to be strongly tasting of corn- very pleasant! For my main I tried the birria tacos with jamaica (vegetarian, not vegan). The presentation was beautiful and everything was delicious! The ambiance was a little casual considering the prices. It seems that maybe the venue does double duty as something else during the day? Regardless, I liked the upscale Mexican cuisine and think it's definitely worth a visit! read more

Loved the huachipata. I just wanted to put mor-on. Everyone had a great time and laugh, fun vibe and all.

We thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails and meal. Place has a nice vibe and the wait staff was 10/10. Highly recommend! We ordered yucca fries, mango cocktails, quesadilla, birria tacos and baklava cheesecake. All outstanding, we'll be back! read more

I saw all of their awards and thought I would give it a try. My wife and I went before a show and we found the drinks to be wonderful. The food to be wonderful in the service to be wonderful. The mixture of flavors in their food was spectacular. read more

We discovered Chilte while looking to use our Chase dining credit, and what a great find it turned out to be! Located in the rehabbed Egyptian Motor Hotel on Grand Avenue, the exterior might catch you off guard at first glance it definitely threw us off, but stepping inside reveals a stylish, eclectic space with a cool, hipster vibe that's far more inviting than we initially expected. We arrived a before opening, and we took advantage of the walk-up window for "pre-opening" drinks. The canned "classic margarita" was ridiculously small and at $12 felt way too expensive. Once seated, the experience elevated dramatically. Our server was outstanding--warm, knowledgeable, and passionate as she guided us through the concise yet inventive menu, offering spot-on recommendations. We went all in, ordering a variety of dishes, and every single one was extraordinary: bold flavors, creative twists on Mexican classics, and impeccable execution that left us savoring each bite. I did order a proper classic margarita from the full bar it was balanced, refreshing, and was great. The food was so phenomenal that we returned the very next night, only to learn they couldn't accommodate us on short notice. Despite not being our usual scene,(not into the hipster scene) Chilte won us over completely with its exceptional cuisine, friendly service, and unique atmosphere. Highly recommend--it's worth the hype! read more

Sorry but this place is overpriced with good food- Not great food.... It's a fun little spot but a very limited menu. Service was good too. This place is overrated... read more

Chilte - Menu (limited choices) - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is solid but maybe not mind blowing. We easily found street parking and made our way across the street to chilte. The hostess was friendly and quickly got us seated. Our waitress was incredibly helpful and gave us some great recommendations. Service was great throughout the meal and we never felt rushed. Food comes out very quickly. The yucca fries are a must, the birria tacos and ribeye were also good but not as memorable honestly. The dessert.... I don't really know what to say. A lot of strong flavors that just don't go together. I would not get it again unfortunately. Overall the food was good, service was great, really cute spot, but could be better. read more

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At first glance, you wouldn't know that Chilte is among the Top 24 new restaurants in the US (according to Bon Apetite). We had reservations for 6:30pm on the patio and were promptly seated upon arrival. Patio seating is limited. Our server was prompt and helpful in guiding us to some excellent vegetarian options. We opted for the huitlacoche quesadilla, the pink and black, and the jamaica birria tacos (plus another order of the tacos after the first because they were that good). Just a note -- the menu is specific and limited. There is not necessarily something for everyone here. The menu and the flavor profile of the dishes seems very intentional. Strong on smoke, char, grill, and braise all the dishes lean toward more bitter flavors. For example, the pink and black includes a bitter dark sauce which works incredibly well with the acidity of the onions and the fattiness of the avocado. Same with the quesadilla -- it is heavy on smoke flavor, and comes wrapped in a bitter green, but pairs nicely with the queso asadero and the salsa verde. The birria tacos are the real deal. I'd not had braised jamaica before, but I'm a real convert. Dipping them into the consommé was nice. It was a great meal. And a unique experience. I'm glad I was able to expand my experience and appreciation for traditional Mexican food with a modern take. read more

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This place is worth it just for the customer service. Sat at the bar, had excellent food, but watching Quentin tend bar, serve customers, and make recommendations was very much worth the price of admission. I had the second best quesa birria tacos i've ever had... These would rate a 9.75 out of 10. The accompanying salsa is delicious and original. Following up the tacos with the baklava Portuguese cheesecake with an orgeat whipped cream was the perfect end into the meal. I would very strongly recommend visiting this restaurant when in Phoenix. read more

Chilte - Portuguese baklava cheese cake with orgeat whipped cream. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I really loved the vibe and the decor. I wish the music was not as loud as it was a little hard to have a conversation. The couple sitting next to us left before the meal and I think it was because how loud it was. The food was flavorful. I had a chicken Torta which was very flavorful. My boyfriend had a quesadilla that he loved. I will likely come back soon. read more

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OMG! One of the or could even be the best meal I've had in Arizona! Cool place that's attached to the Egyptian Motel on Grand Ave. Small but very interesting unique menu. We shared all plates and left satisfied. For starters, we had the sante quesadilla - so tasty. Then we had the Black Pink Argentine Prawns which was ceviche like. - incredible. We then shared the most delicious wagering burger. Lastly, we had the tacos de birria. The menu was so creative and different. To top it off, when we went to pay, the bill was already taken care of by our son. The experience was perfect! read more

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Great experience. Staff was super friendly, and food was great. The menu changes frequently, but our Server was helpful with suggestions. read more

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Came back for their pastries and coffee. Absolute fire fresh made and so so delicious. Unfortunately out of ice so had to have hot on a warm summer day but we just relaxed and enjoyed the quiet if the space and the wonderful music with great conversation. This is becoming one of the best hidden gems in town so I will enjoy the quiet as it shouldn't last 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

Very cool atmosphere! Unique menu. Birria tacos were legit- handmade tortillas were a great flavorful covering for delicious meat. My favorite was the macha cucumbers- fresh, well balanced, 3 dimensional. read more

Chilte - Cucumbers side. Birria tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

I've been wanting to try Chilte for months, I'm not sure what took so long for me to visit! Our order: Green chorizo vampiro, Black Pink with prawns, lamb mole, & birria. I loved the vampiro- being from northern Mexico, our vampiros are different (kinda like a tostada) so I was surprised to see a folded taco BUT it was delicious. I wish it had a little more chorizo in it though. Black pink- okay so I've know I'm not the biggest fan of prawns but being that this dish is technically an agua chile I decided to order it with prawns instead of ribeye. The black sauce was delicious but I just decided to not order prawns again lol. Birria tacos- delicious! I'm a broth sipper, not dipper and when I went to take a sip I got a mouthful of oil which sucked but I should've known to stir it first! The tacos were very flavorful and had a good amount of birria inside. I love the decor and the vibe of the restaurant. Parking was fairly easy (street parking). Service was great! I can't wait to go back & try more items on the menu! read more

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Such a cute spot!! My friend and I split the birria tacos and the cheesecake. Amazing flavors. read more

Chilte - Elote cheesecake - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tasty, tasty, tasty. Love checking out new places. This place is next to the old Egyptian Motor Lodge in Phoenix, Arizona. Absolutely love the food here. Highly recommended. Jordan read more

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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As a Chilte pop-up loyalist I've been meaning to get to the restaurant for a while now. Finally did this past weekend and enjoyed the meal! Some highlights: - the salsa macha on each table was bomb, could drink it - loved the chocolate aguachile in the black pink. Could drink that too - great cocktails - had their Negroni and Carajillo, really impressed with the bar program Some midlights (really just birria taco): - found the beef in the birria taco grande to be dry. I normally love their corn tortillas but this one was too soft & thick. I found the presentation of like an inch of the consome in a deep mug to be kind of awkward. read more

Chilte - Birria taco grande - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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

Where to start....let's see. The outside is trendy, full of vibes, and hipster ish chill vibe. Loving the two trees with sweaters in them haha wish I would have grabbed that pic! It's perfect though, grab a room at the Egyptian hotel that it's attached to, have dinner drinks, entertainment & you don't have to drive! I love the location too because it's not in the middle of the downtown Phx traffic. We dined here twice! Sunday Brunch then dinner a few days later. Definitely important to get here early because it's a small place and the word is getting OUT! Service is great, when they're not spread thin. Hopefully they can get an extra few people to help because opening for Brunch was a cluster. Thankfully we weren't HANGRY and happy to be patient. Ok down to business! The portions, BIG. A plate can easily be shared if appetizers are ordered. Dinner I ordered the Carnitas Torta Ahogado and hubby ordered the Birria Taco plate. Sipped on their spicy margaritas with salted rims. Mmmmmm mm! We started with the fries and they are also filling! So we took food home for a late snack hehe No Regrets!! read more

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

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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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

My main takeaway from here was that everything was extremely flavorful. Inventive stuff that is very pronounced, your mouth will be happy. It was hard to decide on a dish, so I will be back to try the rest of the menu for sure read more

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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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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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

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

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

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