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Chilte is such a find. They have great drinks and amazing food. I am not a huge mole fan, but they are known for their mole. I had their mole and it's good but again not my cup of tea. My favorite menu item is the vampiro and whatever special cheesecake they have. This place is unassuming, it's by an older hotel. The servers are very knowledgeable and friendly as well. Do yourself a favor and try this place.
Exceptional experience from beginning to end. Walked in during opening time on a weekday and got seated immediately. Our server explained the menu beautifully and offered great suggestions. I love how veggie friendly their menu is, especially with quality ingredients that they are passionate about! The drinks were excellent- Paloma and spicy mezcalita were on point! The food was absolutely incredible. The flavors were balanced and utilized such a great variety of ingredients. Everything was fresh. We got apps, entrees, and dessert. No notes. The space is so beautiful as well. We will be regulars here!!!
Thanks to my Chase Sapphire Reserve card for the $150 credit. This place is amazing. The staff is very knowledgeable and super helpful. The scallops tostada were delicious. Nice and fresh. The birria was so good I still have the juice in my freezer. And an unexpected surprise was the corn cheesecake. Who knew it would be so delicious. The wines were from Mexico and the cocktails were good too!
Great spot! My partner comes here often for the Mezcal selection, he thinks it's one of the best in Arizona. The menu is small, but I enjoyed everything we had. We got the seasonal salad, the Vampiro, the burger, Birria tacos and the scallop tostada. I don't normally like scallops, but on this, they were sliced really thinly and I enjoyed it. The burger was also really good with a unique sauce. The servers were also really nice and really knew their stuff about the menu and the Mezcals. I definitely come back, especially if they have irritating items on the menu so I could always try something new!
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.
I tried to go here a few months ago and wasn't able to get in due to not having reservations. This is a very small dining space with table seating and a small patio. It's in the parking lot of a hotel so the parking lot is reserved for those staying at the hotel, so plan for street parking! We were able to find a spot across the street luckily. Our server was really cool and knowledgeable about the menu. I do think they should probably give a good blurb about their restaurant when you come though... I only say this because when ordering, he asked me "do you want grasshoppers on that?" I thought he was joking, lol, but when I repeated it back, he casually was like yeah we have grasshoppers and bugs and things all over our menu. This is so different and I just wish I knew more. I opted not to get the grasshoppers that night though lol . The food is pretty pricey. We got a $32 tostada which was good, but did seem to be a smaller portion for that price tag. We also got the quesadilla which I saw on social media and really wanted to try. It was indeed fresh and unique. My husband said it tasted "healthy". I liked my smash burger and the quesabirria tacos weren't too bad for a couple like us who have a love-hate relationship with birria. The miso consommé it came with was so light clearly reminiscent of flavors I could t out my finger on. My husband thought it tasted like tea, but it had a savory kick to it. I do wish it was a little thicker, but maybe it would have been better to pour it rather than try to dip the taco. The drinks were great! We had a margarita and a soursop fresca juice, definitely appreciate our server on the soursop one, we would have never tried it otherwise and it was yummy!
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.
Great dinner at Chilte for our first time! First, our server was tremendous as he could tell we were a little nervous with the menu and ordering drinks. Took time to talk thru the drinks, food and explain the story of the restaurant. If management/ownership is reading this, we forgot his name (facepalm) but he was great! (5:30PM res. on 8/7) The chef's rotating small was delicious! We then moved on to the tostada which was amazing and the scallop crudo. The scallops were insanely good! Like, just melt in your mouth and the flavor from the granite melon was unreal! My wife got the baja fish tacos and I got the lamb lollipops. Again, both tremendous! Lastly, we devoured the amazing cheesecake for desert! Can't wait to come again as we both want to try the chicken as we saw it go by a couple times.
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!
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.
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
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 !!
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
3 years ago
I've heard so many good things about this restaurant and couldn't wait to try it. Getting a reservation can be difficult but it's worth having as the restaurant has limited seating. The interior is fun and eclectic. The mole was rich and delicious. The yucca fries were ok. The thinner ones were cooked more consistently than the thicker ones. The pozole with chicken was something I had never had before but a tasty dish. Not sure it's really worth it for the price though. I would pass on the dessert if going again. It tasted like whipped cream and not much else. All in all a fun restaurant with good food. read more
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
1 year ago
Had two great cocktails at Chilte with the Mango tonal (spicy and fruity) before the Sinaloa Shogun (matcha/sake). Both were great but the Sinaloa Shogun was my favorite. Chef's Crudo was really great and reminded me of a family Cocktel recipe which I loved. Quesabirria tacos with miso consume was next level with a really good salsa and unique take on the dish. Really good and would recommend to anyone in the area! read more
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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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9 months ago
We loved our anniversary dinner here! We shared the ceviche and yucca fries for an appetizer with the El Verde Peligroso and Seasonal drinks. We had the Birria tacos for dinner and shared a dessert. It was a busy Friday night that added to the ambience of the evening. We would definitely bring friends here for an authentic Mexican dinner and great craft cocktails! The only miss was the I specified on the reso we were celebrating our 5th anniversary and I wasn't recognized by any staff. It's a small gesture that goes a long way. read more
3 years ago
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
2 years ago
Really enjoyed the Mole de La casa and their plantains with beans they were my favorite on the menu. I would do the creama on the side to not overpower the beans as they are soooooo good read more
2 years ago
Definitely a food coma I don't usually like Mexican food that much bc it makes me feel bloated, but the food here really unique read more
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1 year ago
Delayed review! I ate here in May and still cannot stop thinking about this food. The space was nice and the server was knowledgeable. She recommend her favorites and was able explain the details of dishes when asked. read more
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
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
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
2 years ago
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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
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
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
Had a lovely dinner. When visiting family we try to find interesting places to eat. The service was excellent. I loved that the wine list is mostly wine from Mexico which is rare. Wednesday is even half off bottles which makes things very fun! Overall the food was terrific! Lots of great flavors and textures. Not your normal boring "Mexican food" this stuff has pop. I'd recommend a reservation as the restaurant isn't very big. Gotta love eating outside in November in phx. read more
3 years ago
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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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
1 year ago
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
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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
2 years ago
Such a cute spot!! My friend and I split the birria tacos and the cheesecake. Amazing flavors. read more
1 year ago
Great experience. Staff was super friendly, and food was great. The menu changes frequently, but our Server was helpful with suggestions. read more
11 months ago
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765 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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