Chilte

Totally blown away by the food here! We were so excited to try Chilte, and it did not disappoint! From the yucca frites, to the hoja santa quesadilla, to the Jamaica birria, to the final bite of cheesecake—DELICIOUS. Our server was so lovely! She knew the menu incredibly well, made great recommendations and even took the time to offer substitutions as available for my husband who is dairy-free. She was so intentional with his order and genuinely cared that we enjoyed our meal. Super cozy and fun atmosphere and well worth it for our birthday dinner! The aioli on those frites was to die for!

Okay, breakdown: The small bites are truly small bites. If you have a party of 4 or more, get 2 of each appetizer you order. The birria tacos are AMAZING. Omg. You have to order it. I did the flour tacos with beef birria. 10/10. The atmosphere is very modern and unique, with a blend of club-mexican.

We tried several dishes at Chilte — the Quesa Birria Tacos and Santa Quesadilla were definitely the highlights, and the Sweet Plantains were also really good. The Mole de la Casa was okay, but after having mole in Oaxaca and CDMX, it’s hard for us to be impressed. That said, most people who haven’t had mole will probably really enjoy it. The flautas themselves were quite hard and overly crunchy — even difficult to cut with a knife. The Carne Apache was interesting but not something we’d order again. On a positive note, the Poblanita Margarita with mezcal was outstanding — one of the best margaritas we’ve ever had. The overall atmosphere was a bit chaotic — it was loud inside, and there was a club-style event outside the restaurant with people leaning against the glass right next to us while we were eating, which was a bit uncomfortable. We had high hopes for Chilte after finding Bacanora underwhelming, and while this was a bit better, it still didn’t quite live up to the hype.

Man this place has sooo much potential! But, just missed the mark on execution. Yucca fires were 10/10 best thing we ate. Other than that everything came out really luke warm. The plantain was uncooked and should’ve just been fried IMO. Flautas were overcooked and super hard to cut into. Fish just needed some freshness, spice and/or acidity. Mole, okra and beets all very earthy no balance. Crust on the baklava cheesecake was hard as a rock and inedible. Really wanted to like this place but it was a disappointment! 😩 service was good.

Chilte is an absolute gem! The food is incredible—every dish feels so carefully thought out and executed, with bold flavors that really stand out. You can tell the chefs put a lot of creativity and passion into how the dishes are crafted and presented. The atmosphere is vibrant and matches the modern, new-age Mexican vibe perfectly, making the whole dining experience feel fresh and exciting. Service was attentive and welcoming, which tied everything together beautifully. The only small thing I’d note is that because the space is on the smaller side, it can get pretty loud. Adding some sound-dampening materials would make it even more enjoyable. Overall though, I’d highly recommend Chilte to anyone looking for a unique, flavorful, and memorable dining experience 👌🏼.