Chilango

Our second visit, mostly new menu and even better than our first visit.The Tuna Tostada was a revelation - a beautiful melding of spice and lime with the satisfying chew of the tin on a fantastic tostada.My Camarones al Diablo had an excellent heat that built nicely as I worked through the dish and the shrimp with the masa panisse in that smoky sauce was stellar.The Pollo Pollo was a delicious dish as well.The biggest surprise was the Frijoles Charros - so, so tasty. Ask your server for some chips to dip in them!As always, the service was excellent and don't forget to have them validate your parking ticket for the attached parking garages

My husband & I have eaten at Chilango twice now with groups of friends and had great experiences both times. The chef, Jorge Guzman, has a number of JBFA nominations and previously lead the kitchens at Surly's Brewer's Table and Petite Leon. Food highlights - our absolute favorites from the menu are the sikil pak and camarones al diablo. Ordered both dishes both times we've been there and they have been consistent preparations across visits, plus tons of flavor. Ordered a burger to split 4 ways with our friends last visit and loved it so much we ordered a second one to take home for a late night snack. Didn't think the wings or fajitas were anything to write home about. We've gotten the queso twice, once with the brisket and once without. I actually preferred the queso on its own without the brisket, thought the brisket added a greasy element that I didn't care for, plus it could've benefited from a strong pinch of salt. In terms of starters, I love the sikil pak, a smoky, well spiced dip made from pepitas. Highly recommend starting your meal with this! The piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese are a strong second pick, they were delicious. I was craving something sweet at the end of our last meal, so we ordered a slice of the basque cheesecake to share. It was decadent in the best way possible, rich but not too sweet, with a vanilla poppyseed crumble on top that added a delightful texture to each bite. They also have an excellent lineup of cocktails and mocktails - don't miss out on their strawberry lemonade, it was one of the best iterations of that drink that I've tried. Friendly, efficient service and a beautiful space filled with plants and murals. It's a good spot to celebrate special occasions. They will validate your parking if you park inside the Calhoun Beach Club ramp, but we've always easily found a spot to park on the metered street parking around the restaurant.

I was really excited to try this place, but found it to be really underwhelming in a lot of ways. we went on a Saturday at 6:15 with a reservation at this time. despite this, we did not get seated until 6:40. I don't think I have ever had to wait that long for a table while having a reservation. there isn't really a designated waiting area, so there was just a crowd of people gathered at the entrance, which I'm sure got in the way for servers and staff.The food was also pretty underwhelming. We tried both the fish and brisket tacos, and both were relatively small portions with very basic flavors for the price. we also tried the shrimp entrée, which was $34 and was not very filling or extremely flavorful. Honestly, I would probably not return to this place. The thing I enjoyed the most was the mystery drink, which for $10 was a great deal and very tasty. our server was also very friendly.

Chilango has been on my radar for a while and I finally found some time to go! I'm absolutely glad I did! Only issue I had was that there was a large event taking place during our dinner, so it was loud and there were a lot of people coming and going, and crowding around our bar (we were in a booth near the bar). It would've been nice to know ahead of time so we could have come earlier or later. Overall, the service was friendly and attentive. Let's talk about the food: Chile Con Queso: 5/5. Simple and delicious. Guacamole: 5/5. Fresh and delicious. Our table devoured this. Brussel Sprouts: 5/5. The perfect side dish, but can also be eaten as an appetizer. YUM. NY Strip: 5/5. This is a big dish, so my husband and I split it. The steak was cooked to perfection and was incredibly delicious. The flavors were explosive. Probably the best thing on the menu, but I still have a handful of things left to try!

One of the best burgers in the city! We went to Chilango for a Sunday happy hour and we're not disappointed! The burger was just as good as everyone said it would be, cooked to perfection with the "la salsa chingon" (awesome sauce) adding so much flavor! The happy hour nachos were wonderful as well! We went without meat and didn't feel like we missed anything, they were well dressed with sour cream, queso, pico and black beans! Everything tasted amazing. The bartender was attentive without being overbearing and helped us to decide on what to order, the place wasn't too busy so we were able to interact with a number of the staff members, all in great spirits happy to be there! I'm excited to go back and bring a few friends next time

C H I L A N G O if this was helpful, please click to react, and Follow me for more reviews Check out my IG for more news, insight, pairings and other fun related content.--------------------------------------------First time checking out this James Beard Finalist Restaurant led by Chef Jorge Guzman (same chef and owner behind Petite León) Definitely some customer service opportunities for a new local spot. There were some longer wait times for food and to order our next round of drinks. Most disappointing was someone else besides our server brought out our second round of drinks, with one that we were waiting for. We asked our server to check on the beverage, and instead of checking on it, she questioned us and smelled our glasses to make sure we didn't pound it already. Pretty rude, and uncalled for. This is something you check with bar staff on not smell my glass and treat me like I'm trying to get free drinks, while questioning my integrity. overall I enjoyed the food, but our friends who really know authentic Mexican were as impressed. We ordered so much, and for me I enjoyed the burger, and really enjoyed the queso. The brisket tacos weren't my favorite and the other items seemed to be met with mixed reviews. Two rounds of cocktails and I was happy with them. First I ordered the mezcal variation of the classic old fashioned. The Oaxacan Old Fashioned. I'm not one for smokey cocktail, but the cocktail worked well and I would order it again. The Chilango Margarita was also very good. We ordered the Un Poquito Mas and it was pretty good, sweet but good. Food Allergies gluten free options available! Specifically we ordered flour and corn tortillas, but they messed up in the back of house putting them in the right area so we had to ask 3 times for the corn tortillas. So be aware

Food was great and good portion size for sharing only downfall is parking. But great service and beautiful ambiance

Beautiful interior and good service, but every dish felt like it was missing something. All too one-note.

We lucked out and got parking on the street by the restaurant.It was going to be a four star experience but the manager definitely made it a five star night.We had reservations and when we got there (on time), we still had to wait about 20 minutes before being seated. The place was packed, we were hungry, and I was starting to get frustrated. I do have to say though, that the interior was beautiful.Once we were seated, my husband eagerly ordered his food, fish tacos, while I was still looking at the menu. I felt pressured to pick something so I ordered the papas machas and nachos. I really wanted the enchiladas verdes but I didn't get a chance to read the ingredients. The papas machas were SPICY but we love spicy foods. Honestly, I could have ordered two of these and called it a day, it was so good. I didn't try his fish tacos but he said they were fantastic! The nachos were pretty standard but I was still thinking about those enchiladas. As we were talking to one of the managers, we realized how special this restaurant was and their customer service in the back was nothing short of amazing. I was able to try the enchiladas verdes and it was everything I hoped it would be. Wow. It was a Disneyland of flavors.The choco taco just hit right. It reminded me so much of the ones I used to get at the gas station when I was a kid. I would fly back to Minnesota in a heartbeat to eat this all over again.

There were already a few eager guests waiting outside the locked doors of Chilango just before 5PM on a Saturday, and with good reason. Within 10 minutes of us cozying up to the expansive bar, each bar seat was filled with an enthusiastic diner. The atmosphere was bubbly and loud; the art, plants, and lighting were simultaneously stimulating and relaxing, and the service was excellent. It's easy for me to get behind a restaurant that makes room for bar seating, allowing for walk-ins while also dedicating beautiful space for those who want to make formal reservations. Situated right within the chain of lakes, I couldn't imagine a better location. Get a little glam and visit Chilango for a special occasion, or pop in after a walk around Isles in something more casual. You wouldn't feel out of place in either scenario!Chilango Margarita: for only $15, this Patron marg does the trick. Not too sweet with plenty of good tequila and a hint of salt, would certainly order again. Sparkling Toxic Mezcalinity: did not try, but was apparently delightful -smokey and bubbly at the same time!Beets: appreciated the spice to this dish, a creamy yogurt base helped cut the kick from fresh jalapeños, while the cold beets play well with cojita cheese crumbles, pepitas, and quinoa. I didn't taste the honey-vinegrette, but nonetheless, a solid start to the meal. Flautas: a bit underwhelming. What was described as "cheesy-potato stuffed fried tortillas" was more like a scant potato filling without cheese? I enjoyed the toppings of crema, salsa, and queso fresco, but overall the dish was plain. Although the fried tortillas themselves were delicious. Baja Fish Taco: the smokey chipotle crema and house made tortillas were just lovely. Unfortunately, was a little disappointed with the fish itself. I am sure it wasn't, but it tasted frozen and didn't have that nice golden brown crust but instead a heavy breading without much fish within. Really wanted to love these, but I've had much better fish tacos even just in Minneapolis. Suadero Taco: if you like heat, this trio is for you - so simple yet so so good. The effort that was put into the smoked brisket is evident. Packing flavor with little crispy burnt edges, I could have consumed a bowl of brisket alone. Each taco was topped with tiny but flavorful diced onions and a hint spicy salsa (Chile de Arbol) that leaves your mouth searing after the last bite is devoured. Definitely go for the drinks and vibes, but maybe try the enchiladas instead of the fish tacos and the wings instead of the flautas? I also heard the chips and variety of dips are excellent. With opening night just a few weeks ago, it is already clear Chilango will have a powerful effect on what is considered Mex-Tex food in the Twin Cities. For sure a top notch addition to the ever-growing Summer 2024 restaurant list.