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Chilango, Minneapolis, MN

Chilango

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4.5 (40)
$31 to $50
Mexican
2730 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416-4466

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
MEXICAN CUISINE REIMAGINED

Yucatán raised, Mexican born Chef Jorge Guzmán has dedicated his life to perfecting the flavors of the Mexican cuisine he was raised with, but presenting them in a way that is unique & unexpected. Chilango is the culmination of his culinary journey & his love letter to Mexican cuisine & culture. Guzmán's distinguished career has earned him national recognition, including being named as a James Beard Award Finalist & featured in the New York Times.

Step into a space adorned with vibrant murals over looking Lake Bde Maka Ska. Enjoy dishes like charred sweet potato enchiladas bathed in a rich yellow mole & nachos piled high with fresh ingredients. Don't miss our spicy mango margarita, a testament to the bar's creative prowess. FREE ramp parking.

Experience Chilango Hospitality, Warm & Welcoming, Authentic & Grateful. We LOVE hosting you for any occasion, a simple dinner on a weekday, a weekend outing, a celebration dinner or social / corporate events.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Guzman
  • Catering
    We would love catering your special events.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a beautiful semi-private dining room suitable for any occasion. Our warm and inviting space located at the historic Beach Club is a perfect choice for your special event any time of the year. Celebrate your Corporate events, Birthdays, Rehearsal dinners, Anniversaries, class reunions, celebration of life events.
  • Neighborhood
    Calhoun Isles
  • Cross street
    We offer FREE Ramp parking at The Beach Club ramp, entry on Thomas Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Borderlands - Dinner with Hank Shaw

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 30, 2025 only
    An exclusive opportunity to meet, and receive, the newest copy of Hank Shaw's newest book "Borderlands"! Your $85 ticket (tax and gratuity extra), includes a signed copy of Borderlands, meet and greet with Hank, and an amazing 4 course meal from James Beard Winner Hank Shaw, and James Beard Finalist Jorge Guzman. This is one collaboration you won't want to miss! Course 1 Enseñada Tostada dorado ceviche estillo de enseñada, chile, limon Course 2 Sopes frijol pinto refrito, pollo estillo Tamaulipas en chile rojo Course 3 Deathbed Taco flour tortillas, costra de queso, smoked carne asada, roasted bone marrow, chile pequin salsa Course 4 Date Cake Baja-style date cake with ricotta-fig ice cream
    Borderlands - Dinner with Hank Shaw Photo
  • Friend with Benefits Welcomes Stephanie Izard

    $115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Friends with Benefits welcomes chef Stephanie Izard Friends with Benefits was created by chef/owner Jorge Guzmán in 2023 as a way to cook with friends whom he rarely sees and gave him an opportunity to give back to the community. Chef Guzmán has invited some of the most notable chefs in the country to Minneapolis to just "hang out" and cook together all the while donating the proceeds to charity. If you ask him he'll say "selfishly i just wanted to cook with chefs I really admire and look up too and wouldn't have a chance to otherwise" and what a better way to raise awareness for charity and give back. Your ticket price is inclusive of gratuity. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Menu Coming soon.
    Friend with Benefits Welcomes Stephanie Izard Photo

What 40 people are saying

Chilango 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chilango offers a dynamic dining experience with "amazing food" and a "beautiful view of the lake." Patrons praise the "fantastic creative Mexican dishes," efficient service, and "gorgeous ambiance." Some mention a "high spice level," encouraging spice indicators on the menu. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with Spanish music and mariachi bands.
40 Reviews
  1. Winston

    Minneapolis - St. Paul29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my 3rd time dining at Chilango, and it never disappoints. The quality and flavor of the food is at the highest level. We tried many different dishes, and they were all outstanding. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be either the NY strip al norteño or the camarones al diablo. The flavors are uncommonly good.

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  2. Emma VIP

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were not offered the happy hour menu which was disappointing

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  3. Rachel

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Strong smell of pot I believe from the hostess who sat us which lingered for awhile. Server was fine, not overly friendly. Some of the food was nice, the queso and guac in particular. But a couple dishes were so salty we struggled to eat them, including the chicken enchiladas and tuna tostadas. Wouldn’t bother with this place, overpriced for quality and service.

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  4. Matt

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great experience and will be back! Our server Zach was great!!

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  5. Nicole

    Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a first time at this restaurant, overall is was a 10 out of 10! Amazing food, great location with a beautiful view of the lake, and great customer service. Also, a nice touch is the Spanish music playing in the background :) Would definitely recommend this spot and can't wait to come back for a second time.

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  6. Matt

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrific. The rice and beans are fantastic, and very reasonably priced. The service was very efficient and friendly. It has a nice ambience.

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  7. Erica VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary by trying this new hotspot. Our waiter gave great recommendations. The pumpkin seed dip was delicious and the chips were perfect. The Salsa Verde Enchiladas were the best my husband ever had, I loved the shrimp entrée I ate, and the whole staff was super friendly. The drinks were tasty but a bit over-priced, but that seems like a whole industry trend, not unique to this establishment. High costs for imported liquor these days. The entrées we ate had a high spice level. We can take it and love it, and you'd think people dining at a Mexican restaurant would expect that, but maybe a spice indicator on the menu would help some. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Jason

    Minneapolis - St. Paul19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic creative Mexican dishes that utilize heirloom and local ingredients, highlighting both.

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  9. Joni

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time on the patio celebrating Chilango’s 1-year anniversary, complete with a mariachi band and special menu on a beautiful day! Yum!

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  10. Michelle

    Minneapolis - St. Paul11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the patio across the street from the lake. Beautiful. Service was fabulous and fast. The food was so yummy. Meat beef and chicken were both tender and nicely grilled. The beans were outstanding. Rice was cooked perfectly. Toppings all good. Oh, and the chips with salsa another hit. We will definitely be coming back with others to share the yummy food with them.

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FAQs

Chilango is rated 4.5 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
  5. Calhoun Isles

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chilango

2730 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416-4466

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We offer FREE Ramp parking at The Beach Club ramp, entry on Thomas Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Calhoun Isles
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Guzman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We would love catering your special events.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a beautiful semi-private dining room suitable for any occasion. Our warm and inviting space located at the historic Beach Club is a perfect choice for your special event any time of the year. Celebrate your Corporate events, Birthdays, Rehearsal dinners, Anniversaries, class reunions, celebration of life events.
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