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Chilte, Phoenix, AZ
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Chilte

$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Bon Appétit's | 24 Best New Restaurants in America 2023.

We come from street beginnings, with off the cuff new wave riffs, and somewhat experimental Mexican cuisine.
Finding common threads through food, time, and place we bringing inspirations from our childhoods, the southwest, and shared cultures to the plate.

Inspired by tradition and driven with creative intention we are authentically us and genuinely yours - Always

Chef Lawrence Smith

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Executive chef: Lawrence Smith

From the OpenTable editors: Both Bon Appétit and Esquire named Chilte one of the hottest openings of 2023 for its ever-changing "new-school" Mexican fare that rocks fresh tortillas, seasonal produce, and creative takes on family recipes, like the mole de la casa that switches out different flautas and sauces. The accolades keep rolling in for chef Lawrence “LT” Smith, who made Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs list in 2024.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (602) 807-5226
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For large party or special event inquiries, please email reservations@chiltephx.com

Experiences

  • NYE Chilte Steakhouse

    US$95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    This New Year’s Eve, Chilte transforms into an exclusive steakhouse for one night only, offering an unforgettable dining experience to ring in the new year. Indulge in a specially curated three-course menu that elevates classic steakhouse flavors with Chilte's signature creativity and flair. Expect bold, unexpected dishes, crafted with the finest ingredients, and paired with special surprises throughout the evening. Celebrate in a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere that promises to make your night truly magical. Limited reservations available—join us for an extraordinary end to 2024
    NYE Chilte Steakhouse photo

What 219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Phoenix

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chilte is a vibrant dining spot in Phoenix, known for its "outstanding flavors" and "unique Mexican dishes." Guests rave about the birria tacos and yucca fries, praising the "impeccable service" and "charming atmosphere." With creative cocktails and a lively ambiance, Chilte promises a memorable culinary experience.

219 Reviews
  1. Neil

    VIP

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting the restaurant and found the food to be authentic and refreshing. The staff was very welcoming and helpful throughout the service. Worth coming back and bring others to enjoy the overall experience.

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  2. Sheila

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little hole in the wall. Not a huge menu, but excellent food and service. Great craft cocktails, and wines from Mexico. A real gem of a place.

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's the third time I've eaten there in the last 5 months and I love it everytime - the fresh, unique combination of flavors plus the amazing margarita make it a 'must go' restaurant. It might be simple but the salad and quesadilla are two of my favorites!

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  4. Maria

    VIP

    Phoenix

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We are from Scottsdale and we took the trip down to Phoenix to taste this delicious food. As we are approaching the restaurant it was a little dark we got worried but once we tasted the food it did not disappoint . We had a cesar’s salad which is different with edible flowers. Plantains with frijoles was tasty. Bone marrow with green chorizo was phenomenal . There were layers of flavors. We found it enjoyable . We got the beef tacos with the french dip was great. We had dessert the goat ice cream was very creamy, my husband does not really like sweets but he loved this! If you are a foodie this will definitely wake up your senses. This is the classic hole in the wall. Definitely will be back for more! Since they are small they might need more servers when they are getting busier!!

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  5. Erica

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small menu and “out” of many things to begin a Saturday evening service (6pm). Ordered the “special” appetizer and were out of it so brought us something different without asking (took off bill). Lamb mole was really good. Other food was bland (salad, frites). Service was good.

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  6. Brian

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was some of the best we’ve ever had anywhere: every dish was amazing with HUGE depth and layers of flavor. Service was really good with a few hiccups: drinks took a long time to arrive; 1st thing that was ordered but didn’t arrive till we already had our second course. Also, our table was in a really weird place: very close (like, unusually close) to the patio doors, so a lot of traffic coming and going around us. Even our server commented she’d never seen the table so close to the doors. We asked to move to a different table we could see was available but they said they had other reservations for them. Well, we arrived with a reservation too, so why couldn’t they move us and put the next reservation at the weird table? The thing that bothered me is we only asked to move tables after we watched them move a different couple from a table on the patio to a table inside. Why do they get to move from an apparently perfectly fine patio table and we don’t get to move at all? Lastly, we had noted on our Open Table reservation we were celebrating a birthday, but they didn’t acknowledge it until AFTER my wife had said something. Not looking for a freebie, but there are many choices in the Valley, a note of thanks for picking their restaurant to celebrate would be nice. All in all, no question we will be back, but hopefully they read the notes on our next reservation to make sure we are seated far away from the patio doors!

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  7. Eva

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Attentive service, food and beverage options thoughtfully explained, we were made to feel welcome and appreciated. Each dish we ordered was delicious (yucca frites, Caesar salad, Carne Apache, Aguachiles Verde, birria tacos, mole) with the favorites being Carne Apache, Aguachiles Verde and the birria tacos. We enjoyed some cocktails also. The featured cocktail was a white Negroni, very enjoyable. The menu is seasonal. Hoping to return soon to enjoy different dishes. Appreciate the excellent service and menu!

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  8. Margarita

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is my happy place - rarely an establishment that has so quickly moved to the top of the restaurant scene is able to preserve its original soul. Chilte did and that soul is in the food, ambience, service, drinks, light, and sound. Everything is in perfect harmony. Food is impeccable - original and simple and sophisticated at the same time. Can’t get enough and never tired of the yucca frites. The same goes for the burger, tacos, quesadilla, and everything else (that I am yet to taste). A must experience either you have lived in Phoenix your entire life or visiting for a few days - put it on your bucket list.

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  9. Colton

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The proportions were absurdly small on some of the “grande” dishes. I was served what was essentially the equivalent of a freezer taquito filled with bland meat and a medley of random greens on top that added no depth to the taste of the dish. The mole that came along with it was also bland and the taste didn’t compliment the rest of the dish at all. My partner’s birria tacos had flavorless consommé and salsa to compliment tacos that were bland and lifeless. The prices for both dishes were exorbitant in proportion with their lack of flavor. At least the drinks were decent.

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  10. Bob

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just not the value expected, although we had a very nice time, EXCELLENT service and cool ambience. 1/2 chicken Special seemed a little pricey- although we did share between 4 people. Everything was well prepared and served super hot and fresh!

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Chilte is rated 4.8 stars by 219 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chilte

765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2509

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    West Phoenix
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit
  • Phone number
    (602) 807-5226
  • Private party facilities
    For large party or special event inquiries, please email reservations@chiltephx.com
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