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

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!

Fantastic food and service. The mole sauce was so sweet and smoky with a lot of depth. If you get the queso, upgrade it with the brisket, you'll be glad you did. The conchita pibil was so tender and rich, simply amazing. Save room for the choco taco - it's huge and delicious, easily enough for two.

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.

I've always drove past this restaurant whenever I'm near the lake. Finally made it! Parking is available in the lake parking lot across from the restaurant, otherwise the neighborhood behind. This restaurant is nice, big and has 2 different dining rooms. Our server was nice and knowledgeable about the menu. The wings came out with a dry rub and green sauce, the server warned us about the spiciness. Which was perfect because I had used that for the fajitas we ordered.

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.

Incredible food and fabulous drinks in a beautiful setting! Our group made a reservation for dinner on a Monday for my brother's birthday. We had to wait a bit for a table because it wasn't ready, but not a huge deal because our whole party hadn't arrived. We were given the option to be sat in the bar or the dining room. We sat the dining room as the bar area was a little noisy. We ordered as a group and split everything. Each dish was phenomenal! The Enchiladas Suizas and Suadero Taco were my favorites. The brisket on the tacos was fantastic - I would come back for it in a heartbeat. We also ordered La Parrillada - I was worried it wasn't going to be enough when it came out, but it was plenty, especially with other items! There is nothing like a perfectly cooked steak, and this was no exception. The drinks were also so tasty! The Sparkling Toxic Mezcalinity was the crowd favorite - for both the name and the perfectly balanced flavors. Service was overall good! Our server was so sweet and pretty attentive. Food came out as it was ready, which was nice to help pace things. Drinks were a little slow, but the bar was understaffed, so very understandable. Parking was awful. The website said there was a complimentary ramp, but we ended up paying $20 to leave since the ticket machine didn't work. Not the restaurant's fault, but a consideration moving forward. I would recommend to just valet.

Went to Chilango on the second official day open. It's really good and was busy. Saw Chef Guzman taking food to tables and running around the restaurant. Service was really good and our server, Andrew, did a fantastic job. As for the food, tacos were good, brisket had a very nice smoky flavor and was spicy but a little too fatty for my liking. The chips and salsa were good, think more smoky flavored salsa than chunky or spicy. The chicken enchiladas were really good and I'd order them again. Also got a side of rice which had a very unique flavor I still can't figure out - maybe cumin or cinnamon. Drinks were really good. Definitely will be a popular place during the summer time as everyone wants to be by the lakes. Parking is a little tight but they offer valet for $9. Overall a very good new spot by Bde Maka Ska in the Calhoun Beach Club. Definitely want to go back to try out everything on the menu!