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Chilte, Phoenix, AZ
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Chilte

$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Tios & Tias Bottle Service

    US$500.00 per party

    Mar 16, 2025 only
    ***THIS IS NOT A CHILTE RESERVATION*** Elevate your Tios & Tias experience! Reserve a table with a $500 minimum spend, including beer, wine, cocktails & bottles. Table reservations include 4 entry tickets to the party. Enjoy: Dedicated service 4-hour reservation Gratuity included A card will be kept on file upon arrival (up to 4 cards max). Skip the line & enjoy VIP treatment! Contact us at or chris@chiltephx.com for additional info. Must be 21+.

What 275 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chilte offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service" and "explosive flavors" that captivate guests. The birria tacos and mole dishes are standout items, praised for their depth and richness. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," making it a "must-visit" in Phoenix. Service is consistently "friendly and attentive," enhancing the overall experience.

275 Reviews
  1. bruce VIP

    Phoenix20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Roxa VIP

    Phoenix17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, deliciously spiced dishes makes the experience an out of the ordinary mexican cuisine choice. What makes everything a luttle weird is the location. Next to a motel where the main Saturday event meant crowds of young people pooring towards an yard drinking made our experience different than what you expect from a classy restaurant. Which the food and service of this one definitely outs in into that category, however, the positioning is not.

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  3. Joyce VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food in a pleasant setting with great service. Loved the mole and the birria

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place and Chef LTs flavors are unmatched! Must try! Thank you for an unforgettable night chef!

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  5. Laurie VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent mexican food full of flavor and fresh ingredients. Off to a good start with the winter salad split between my husband and me. He doesn’t like cheese (lots of it on the dishes) so I took the top of the salad. Well dressed frise with good crunchies added. I had the special tacos with pork. Corn tortillas had a great chew, the pork was tender, and just the right amount of heat. Best burro beans. My husband’s birrias tacos were generous in size and very tasty. He loved the slaw side salad. Service prompt and friendly without being obtrusive.

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  6. Doug

    Phoenix4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited to try a place that was new to us. The food was certainly different, interesting, and flavorful. It was nice to have an entirely new array of dishes compared to most of our usual restaurants. We were seated at the small outdoor seating area. The restaurant was busy so our service was good but we waited a bit more towards the end as the restaurant filled up. Nonetheless, our server was very pleasant and really helpful selecting dishes. That said, the only negative is the value. Dishes are highly priced for the type of restaurant, the ambiance, and the location. We don't often have sticker shock as we dine out pretty frequently. But, this place is pricey for the type of food and drinks on the menu.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit. Good is delicious and creative. Drinks are awesome.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top shelf. Authentic Mexican cuisine, well prepared and orchestrated. All Mexican wine list was outrageous!

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  9. Brian

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every part of this place is perfection, food, wine, staff, atmosphere. We will be back regularly for sure, love it!!!

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  10. Tahlya VIP

    Phoenix64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We came with some friends. The quesadilla was really good- we added the chorizo. We also ordered the street corn side with the MSG which was half a chicken. They were both very good too. My margarita was ok- too sour - so not my favorite. Wasn’t as loud as I expected given other reviews. Great service

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FAQs

Chilte is rated 4.8 stars by 275 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
11:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chilte

765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2509

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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