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Chilte

Name: Chilte
Address: 765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85007-2509
Telephone: (602) 807-5226
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2509

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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

YuCca FriTes$15.00
Hand Cut Yuca Frys. Buddha’s Hand Aioli. Furikake. Queso Cincho
SantA QEsaDillA (+ Chicken Heart Asiento $6, + Huitlacoche or Chapulines $5)$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 SalAd$19.00
Chicatana Cesar Dressing. Grilled Romain. Queso Cincho. Lemon. Chicken Skin Chicharron
GrEen Chorizo Vampiro$14.00
Hand Pressed Corn Tortilla. Green Chorizo. Queso Asadero. Salsa Macha
BlaCk PiNk$28.00
Argentine Prawns Prickly Pear - Chocolate Aguachile. Avocado. Cucumber. Onion. Chiltepin. Corn Tostada

What 361 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Phoenix / Arizona
Innovative
Phoenix
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chilte on Grand Ave offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," "fantastic service," and "unique flavors." Chef LT's talent shines through dishes like the double smash burger and squid ink queso birria tacos. Guests rave about the "cool vibe," "craft cocktails," and the exceptional "mole" and "birria tacos." Despite some noise and service delays, the restaurant's innovative Mexican cuisine and warm atmosphere make it a "must-try" in Phoenix.

361 Reviews

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Je-Hyen
Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Chilte many times and the food and drinks are always amazing! Chef and his team are so great. We have also attended a few special collaboration events and they never disappoint. I highly recommend!
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Herschel
Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chilte is easily one of the most exciting culinary spots in Phoenix right now. If you’re a fan of bold, unapologetic flavor—this place delivers in spades. The birria tacos? Game changers. Perfectly tender meat, rich consommé, and just the right balance of spice and decadence. I could honestly eat a dozen. And let’s talk cocktails—they’re just as thoughtfully crafted as the food. Creative, balanced, and refreshing. Whether you’re into something smoky, citrusy, or spicy, there’s a drink that’ll hit the spot. Chilte isn’t playing it safe—and that’s exactly what makes it special. Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to have your taste buds blown away.
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Jenna
Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great service, unique cocktails. Highly recommend the lamb mole and carne aguachile.
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Yumi VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great vibe. Service was excellent. This is definitely going to be my new favorite.
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Kary
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our VERY favorite in Phoenix. FANTASTIC in every way.
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Caleb VIP
Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is special. You are in for a treat if you visit this intimate restaurant located on exciting Grand Ave, which has really changed over the years if you haven’t been down in awhile. Chef LT is a gift to Phoenix. Amazing talent and a really nice guy to go with it. Try my favorite item. The double smash burger. The BEST in town. Plus one of my favorite waitresses in the valley! You must try it NOW! You owe it to yourself.
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Kat
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. We will be back for sure!!
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Monica
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from Manager’s partner-SO sweet, knowledgeable and kind! Absolutely the best vegetarian meal I have ever had (Quesadillas) and not a bad mocktail margarita and the prices are SO reasonable! My third time here and I will definitely be back. Noise is a bit bad however…
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Greg
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time dining at Chilte, there is a reason it has so much great hype around it. Seeing Chef LT actually working on the line was rad to see for a Friday night. Service was personable, well paced and just all around great experience. The food, amazing. The squid ink queso birria tacos were unbelievable. Amazing way to spend a date night with a friend I hadn’t seen in almost ten years.
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Jeffrey VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Innovative cooking in a nice space with wonderful service
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Chilte is rated 4.8 stars by 361 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

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2509

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Phoenix
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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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Menu

Smalls

YuCca FriTes$15.00

SantA QEsaDillA (+ Chicken Heart Asiento $6, + Huitlacoche or Chapulines $5)$16.00

MOle de La CaSa (Market Price)

CHIcATANA CeSAr SalAd$19.00

GrEen Chorizo Vampiro$14.00

BlaCk PiNk$28.00

What 361 people are saying

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