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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 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • Tios & Tias Bottle Service

    US$500.00 per party

    16 Mar 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+.

Menu

Chilte's menu was last updated 2025-03-09.

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: 16 October 2023

              What 277 people are saying

              Chilte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

              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

              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.

              277 Reviews

              1. OpenTable Diner

                Phoenix3 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 2 days ago

                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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              2. bruce VIP

                Phoenix20 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 5 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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              3. Roxa VIP

                Phoenix17 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 5 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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              4. Joyce VIP

                New York City11 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 6 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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              5. OpenTable Diner

                Portland2 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 7 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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              6. Laurie VIP

                Chicago22 reviews

                4.0

                Dined 7 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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              7. Doug

                Phoenix4 reviews

                3.0

                Dined 7 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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              8. OpenTable Diner

                Tucson1 review

                5.0

                Dined 7 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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              9. OpenTable Diner

                New York City4 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 7 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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              10. Brian

                Charleston1 review

                5.0

                Dined on 6 March 2025

                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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              FAQs

              Chilte is rated 4.8 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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

              Make a booking

              2 people
              19:00
              Booked 16 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
              • 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
                Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
              • Website
                http://Chiltephx.com/
              • Phone number
                (602) 807-5226
              • Private party facilities
                For large party or special event inquiries, please email reservations@chiltephx.com
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