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    El Chilango

    3.7 (85 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:45 AM (Next day)

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    Torta Tepito was good
    Ruby B.

    Food is meh! Flautas are huge but extremely greasy, drench in oil, the tacos al pastor were not good at all. Chilango tacos in Dallas is amazing this right here not even close. No flavor Service is a bit slow and that's mid day with only a few tables occupied. They have a huge screen playing videos of reggaeton etc just FYI in case it doesn't go with your values or you have your children with you . I would not recommend or come back. Reviews saying it's good have never eat good food!

    Yazmeen S.

    BESTTTT Strawberry Margarita I've ever had!! Super cool place to sit and eat, food was good!

    Nelly L.

    Service and food was great. Our waiters were both welcoming and friendly. Food and drinks were good.

    Rice and beans
    Candis T.

    Came here for lunch during the weekday and the place was pretty empty. Live vibrant colors and loved the "Lucha Libra" themed decor throughout. Place was pretty clean and the service was quick. Ordered tostados chicken and steak the seasoning was good had good flavor however the tostados shells tasted stale and hard. Ordered the torta that was amazing. Good flavor from the meat the sandwich was pretty good. Also ordered the choriqueso but subbed the meat for the al pastor. Amazing! Tried the Kriptonita drink was a little too sweet for my liking but it was strong. Will come back at night to see the vibes and try different menu items

    Alambres carne asada
    Julie S.

    We lived in South Texas for 20+ years and were looking for something authentic. This was NOT it. Subpar service. Waited for 10+ minutes to get chips and another 10 until our server came and offered drinks. We were there way early. 4:30 on a Saturday. I'd hate to see the service when they are busy. Ordered the choriqueso, poblano enchiladas and Alambres carne asada - basically tiny fajitas. The enchiladas had no flavor. Bland chicken and the sauce tasted like just puréed peppers. No seasoning. When my husband salts his food, you know it's flavorless. The choriqueso had a tiny sprinkle of cheese, hardly any queso. No free drinks. All drinks including water is bottled. They certainly got the social influencers to come out in droves, but skip this if you want good food, unless you just want the hype.

    Street Tacos
    Chad J.

    Looked for an amazing Mexican Restaurant and we're so happy we found one! As soon as you walk in they have a big TV screen on the back wall with good music. We were Sat where the music wasn't too loud but I did get under an AC unit that dripped a little, but they moved me when I mentioned it. I ordered the burrito Chilango and my wife ordered the street tacos. Both were very delicious! My wife also got the Horchata and it tastes incredible! Carlos was a great server, really took care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. Management continued to check on us throughout the experience. 10/10 would recommend.

    Inside the Torta Asada.
    Douglas R.

    First time here and I have to say I'm a little disappointed but nothing that wouldn't make me not want to come back. I ordered the Quesachorizo "no onions" but guess what it had extra onions. It took so long to get our food, it is Sunday, but excuses, right? They offered to fix it and I said no because everyone was almost done eating by the time I was able to point it out. They ended up making me a togo. They were so busy, which is good, but they can't handle it and half the staff waits for food to come out of an eternally slow kitchen. That being said, the food we ordered everyone liked, was well-presented, and the staff was friendly. The salsa is awkwardly served in bottles that aren't made for it but they tasted really good and spicy. Otherwise, everything is in small disposable containers.

    Mango margarita
    Ezy S.

    I had the tacos al pastor. I had seen posts on Instagram and everything looked delicious. The tacos were okay. They lacked flavor. The salsas were not very good either, not very flavorful. The margarita was okay. I have tasted better food and drinks. I was not impressed by the flavors. The service was good. It is a fun place. There was a DJ so that was fun but we didn't stay long. We drove from Tulsa. I am not planning to return.

    Asada, campechano and al pastor
    Alex A.

    Every once in a while a place comes around and it manages to capture a specific moment. El Chilango does exactly that after 9 pm on a late weekend night. The tunes are goin', the orders are flowin' and the trompo is rollin'. Loud with conversation and music. All as you patiently await for mouthwatering tacos while you ponder a second round on the after. I have to take a moment to talk about a legendary establishment. I was disappointed to find out that an unrelated taco shop perished about 2-3 years ago. Cardenas, a heavyweight within the OKC area. Alas, I can't see or smell what they're cooking anymore.. But about 2 years ago Chilango came around, and it's a worthy contender. Another that can take the reins for the best taco in OKC. IMHO, ofc. When I see the trompo, I know there's a high likelihood that the al pastor tacos will be absolutely superior. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they were, and were even better with the creamy green and red salsas that Chilango had to offer. The red salsa was spicy and flavorful. The green salsa was balanced and rich in savory notes. I wasn't a fan of the third molcajete-style salsa, but we won't talk about that. The al pastor, asada, and campechano tacos with a dash of lime, and prepped all the way with cilantro and onions are perfection. Perfección. Perfezione. Perfectum. Come to think of it, there's some similarities between the sauces and tacos to Chilango and Cardenas--but maybe that's just my delighted delirious-driven conspiracy theory. Don't sleep on this place. Don't sleep on their volcanes either, it's their version of a vampiro. Actually, order it as your second round. It's a great presentation of a tortilla grilled to a crisp like a tostada, loaded with cheese and topped with a meat of your choice--all the way of course. Great service. Great food. Great place. I'll be looking forward to OKC in the future, just for Chilangos.

    Chilangos
    Amanda S.

    Wonderful from the moment you walk in! Exciting little place we had been waiting to try and never did. Today was the day. Wonderful queso and guacamole. Amazing chilango and enchiladas mineras. We will make this a regular stop

    Omg special request
    Alaura E.

    Wow! Amazed! Enthused! In heaven! So delicious! The staff was super friend and welcoming when we walked in. They made me an incredible special request mango margarita with the works. I love how so many people patronized the business which shows me it is a staple in the local community. It was busy as the time but out food came out so fast, hot and fresh. The enchiladas and the barbacoa taco were my favorite. Literally everything was incredible!

    Dry, tasteless.    Best part was the tiny slivers of avocado
    Michelle D.

    This was our first time here. I had seen this restaurant on tiktok and thought it looked good. Not so much. First, the restaurant has a handicap accessible doorway in but as crowded as it is, I doubt a wheelchair would maneuver through very easily. The restaurant is crowded and super noisy.The staff was super nice. Very friendly. The food was disappointing. The chips were bland, tasteless and blah. The salsa was extremely spicy. We got tacos and entomados. The tacos were bland. Very disappointing. The entomados were smothered in tomato sauce. Smothered. The meat inside was not good. No seasoning at all. It was definitely not worth or drive there.

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    5 months ago

    The el pastor burrito was soo Delicious. The table salsa was unique with a pinch of spicy. Good atmosphere, music. we must stop here again.

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    1 year ago

    Saw this place on tik tok with a band and so much tasty looking food! I need to try this on an outing with my hubs! Looks like good fun!

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    11 months ago

    Promptly greeted and seated. Extensive menu. Food prepared quickly. Well made. Great taste. Great presentation.

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    6 months ago

    Neat scenery, fast service and great food. Glad we came across this place, definitely come back

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    1 year ago

    Had an amazing time here! Great service, great drinks and great tacos! Loved the live music and lively atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

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    6 months ago

    Great place! Oswaldo was amazing and literally checked in on us! Even after they closed they made us comfortable to stay in! Recommend

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    Great food and great service. Got in and sat right away. Food was prompt and delicious

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    11 months ago

    Food was good service lacked coordination too many servers walking around and nothing getting done.. had to ask for the bill 3 times

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    Excellent Mexican cuisine. Service is great. My favorite…read moremeal is beef flatas with baracha beans

    Great food. Usually a good place for a meal. But…read more.. Was very very loud last time we went. Like a nightclub. It's usually quite to normal volume Mexican music like any normal Mexican restaurant but last time was like someone multiplied the noise level by a factor of 10 or more. But we had a very loud noisy experience our last time that really ruined the last experience... And when we politely asked if they could lower the music the lady couldn't speak English so we just had to sit there and take it, essentially eating in silence bc it was so loud we couldn't hear anyone even right next to us. This was on their 10 or 25 anniversary or something but really ruined our meal & make us wonder why they would celebrate by ruining all their customers meals that day. Management should rethink stuff like that. I guess it might be fun for the employees to blast music as loud as a nightclub and dance instead of doing their jobs but it's not very fun for the customers who can't get much service and can't talk to each other while they're eating. This whole experience made the people I was with never want to go there again, even though I tried to say that this was probably a one time thing and that the food is really good, but yeah, my friends & family will sadly not be back. Plus I would think they would at least hire staff that can at least speak basic English. I can understand not knowing big works but not knowing basic English like: 1st attempt by my shy friend: "ma'am can you please turn down the volume a little bit? Bc we can't hear anyone at our table at it's giving my mom a headache." 2nd attempt by me: "IT'S TOO LOUD!" But no... the Lady responded both times with a "my hair pretty? Thanks" I was truly mind blown. Truly a horrible experience to spend money on. We can't afford to go eat often so it sucks when we end up wasting our money on a wasted experience like this when we could've had a better experience at home for less. Truly a letdown.

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