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Chilte, Phoenix, AZ
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Chilte

$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 107 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Charming
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 / Regional American (Southwestern), Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (602) 807-5226
  • Website
    http://Chiltephx.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2509
  • Neighbourhood
    West Phoenix
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Smalls

  • YuCca FriTesUS$15.00

    Hand Cut Yuca Frys. Buddha’s Hand Aioli. Furikake. Queso Cincho

    • SantA QEsaDillA (+ Chicken Heart Asiento $6, + Huitlacoche or Chapulines $5)US$16.00

      Hoja Santa. Corn Tortilla. Queso Asadero. Chiltepin. Salsa Verde

      • MOle de La CaSa (Market Price)

        Flautas du Juor. Rotating Mole. Chipotle Cashew Crema. Slaw. Onion. Queso Fresco. + 3 Flautas MP

        • CHIcATANA CeSAr SalAdUS$19.00

          Chicatana Cesar Dressing. Grilled Romain. Queso Cincho. Lemon. Chicken Skin Chicharron

          • GrEen Chorizo VampiroUS$14.00

            Hand Pressed Corn Tortilla. Green Chorizo. Queso Asadero. Salsa Macha

            • BlaCk PiNkUS$28.00

              Argentine Prawns Prickly Pear - Chocolate Aguachile. Avocado. Cucumber. Onion. Chiltepin. Corn Tostada

              Last updated: October 16, 2023

              What 285 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
              • 4.7Service
              • 4.6Ambience
              • 4.4Value

              Noise • Moderate

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              • Phoenix

                Innovative

              Review summary

              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
              Chilte is celebrated for its inventive Mexican cuisine, with dishes that are "amazingly flavorful," showcasing "exceptional flavors" and "artful presentation." The ambiance is "super fun" with a "cool, retro environment," while service is consistently "friendly" and "helpful." Though the menu is limited, it's a "hidden gem" worth exploring for its vibrant dining experience.
              285 Reviews

              1. Sarah

                Denver7 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 2 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                We ordered everything off the menu and I was impressed by all but 1 dish. Everything else was a complex and unique execution on ingredients I knew I liked but had never had quite that way before. The Birria was SO good.

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              2. Timothy

                San Diego1 review

                5.0

                Dined 3 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Our server was amazing. Incredibly knowledgable and guided us towards selections with our dietary restrictions. Food was creative and great.

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              3. Brian

                Charleston2 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 3 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                This place is amazing, top notch food and excellent wine menu. Chris does an amazing job helping you select the perfect pairings, the entire staff is excellent as well. I highly recommend giving Chilte a try!!!

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              4. Marc

                Phoenix1 review

                5.0

                Dined 3 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Food was excellent just not 100% what I expected. Great for sharing and trying all the apps and small plates. Also really liked the pablano margarita. Erin was our server and was extremely personable and her knowledge of the menu was crazy impressive! She also recommended one of the smoothest tequilas we all took a shot of and loved. Don’t ever remember being able to sip tequila that way. Will definitely be back!

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              5. Kelsee

                Chicago1 review

                5.0

                Dined on March 22, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Cocktails, food, and service all top notch! One of my new favorite spots downtown!

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              6. julie VIP

                Phoenix16 reviews

                3.0

                Dined on March 20, 2025

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 3
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 3
                This was my third visit and probably last for a while. First two times the food was amazing and this trip the food was just very average.

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              7. Kendra VIP

                Los Angeles2 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on March 15, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Love love love Chilte! Their food is so flavorful and clean. The environment is super cool, too! Came here for my birthday and they hooked it up!

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              8. Steven VIP

                Washington DC8 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on March 14, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                We had a party of six and it was fantastic. Chef LT is clearly thinking about what he’s doing. Flavors, presentation and service are great. We made a special detour to eat at Chilte and so glad we did. We’ll send others and hope to get back soon. Super fun atmosphere and amazing food. Thank you!

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              9. OpenTable Diner

                Phoenix3 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on March 12, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                My friend and I ordered several things: the quesadilla (with green chorizo), the stuffed relleno, an order of the maduros with charro beans, the guava semifreddo, and the sweet potato puff pastry. No notes, everything had so many layers of flavors and it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Alexis was a wonderful host and it is refreshing going to a place that doesn’t blast music! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

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              10. bruce VIP

                Phoenix20 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on March 9, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 3
                Inventive Mexican cuisine expertly prepared and presented. Short menu but great options. Mole was a hit, as was the quesidilla with chorizo. Cocktails were also creatively inspired and well-made. Service was friendly, unpretentious, fast, and helpful in understanding menu options. Ambience is minimal. Adjacent Egyptian Motel was a loud scene the night we dined with a DJ'ed dance party in the parking lot outside. This made outdoor dining problematic. Fortunately, we were seated inside! Would definitely return to further explore the menu.

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              FAQs

              Chilte is rated 4.8 stars by 285 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
              7:00 p.m.
              Booked 107 times today
              Google Map for Chilte

              765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2509

              Dining areas

              Additional information

              • Neighbourhood
                West Phoenix
              • Hours of Operation
                Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
              • Price
                $31 to $50
              • Cuisines
                Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern), Regional Mexican
              • Dining style
                Casual Dining
              • Dress code
                Casual Dress
              • Parking details
                Street Parking
              • Payment Options
                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
              • Additional
                Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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