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Chilango, Minneapolis, MN

Chilango

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4.5
4.5
28 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
2730 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416-4466

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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

  • Friends with Benefits welcomes Ana Castro

    $115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 19, 2025 only
    Friends with Benefits welcomes chef Ana Castro 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 Includes S N A C K - Toastada de Atun chintextle, atun, aguacate, macha verde, jicama P R I M E R - Roasted Beets hibiscus, sour cherry, habanero, rhubarb S E G U N D O - Chochoyotes higgins crab, poblano, nasturtium, fennel T E R C E R O - Birria de Res Casera creekstone beef, mole de birria, garbanzo P O S T R E - Papaya en Tacha candied papaya, piloncillo syrup, goats cheese ice cream

What 28 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for scenic views

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • 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 vibrant dining experience with "fantastic" food and a beautiful ambiance. Guests appreciate the "intuitive and knowledgeable staff" and creative menu offerings, with many gluten-free options available. The restaurant is praised for its special events, "gorgeous" space, and "top-notch" service, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

28 Reviews
  1. Bill VIP

    Minneapolis40 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too expensive for what you get…entrees should include the rice and beans, and not be ala carte. Food was nicely presented, but just ok in execution. Drinks however were delicious!

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  2. Diana

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Brunch was really unpleasant. A lot of items were already cold. Their enchiladas were also very old and they were not at proper temperature. I would say because it was cold and then I think the service was just I’m not sure because if it was Easter or what it just wasn’t what I was expecting, I know I wouldn’t go back

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  3. Carlos VIP

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Easter buffet brunch served food that was generally quite good. The one criticism is that no dessert was offered--on an Easter Sunday meal! Our server, in response to my question, stated that the typical breakfast pastries (cinnamon buns and a few similar items) that were at the start of the buffet table could serve as dessert, but that was not an adequate response. No true dessert was offered.

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  4. Shannon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chilango is always exceptional. The service, the food, the ambiance, 5 stars.

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  5. Robert VIP

    Minneapolis23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent. We had tuna tataki as an appetizer and enchiladas verde/enchiladas de camote as entrees. Everything was perfect, including the spice level. The service was a little disjointed (we received our appetizer before our glasses of wine), but improved as the night went on. My biggest complaint was the temperature in the room. It was freezing! A couple of diners wore puffy coats throughout the meal! Just like the service, the temperature improved as the night went on. All in all, an enjoyable evening.

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  6. Holly VIP

    Minneapolis36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is underrated! I highly recommend it. The food and drinks were amazing as well as the service! The location is really nice and a great view of the lake, parking was easy.  did I say the food and drinks were amazing? 

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  7. Mary Beth

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere. Food was delicious and drinks were great. Will definitely go back!

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  8. Les VIP

    Minneapolis57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Server, Cole, was excellent as was the food but bussing service was very rushed and dishes were tried to be taken away while we were still dining.

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  9. jill

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is fantastic! Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere is beautiful, with tables in the front getting a view of the Lake. I walked, but on my way out I heard someone getting their parking validated. Lastly, just wanted to add, I can not have gluten, the server was well informed, patient with my questions, and there were a lot of gluten free options, almost the entire menu!

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  10. Christina

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I made a reservation for 2 at 5:00. We were seated and inquired about happy hour specials. Our waitress told us that we could only received those specials at the bar while understanding we’d be paying full price for drinks and apps at the table. Clearly, most patrons would choose the economical option to save money so we moved to the bar and I communicated this decision to our waitress. We were served at the bar almost immediately and received good service from the rotating bartenders. We enjoyed our drinks, apps, and entrees. I will have to admit that I wasn’t impressed by the subliminal messaging of the bathroom signage and pics. Genders were represented by a phallic, cactus symbol and a shorter, cactus symbol which represented a female’s labia minors and majora. Imagine if you were a child and could differentiate between the two because of your lack of understanding yet, it would be confusing. I also feel like it’s frustrating as an adult especially if you’re in a hurry to use the toilet or are impaired by drinking. Let’s just keep signs simple, regardless of political correctness. I’m not certain if we will be back based on some of these experiences.

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FAQs

Chilango is rated 4.5 stars by 28 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 32 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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