Chilango

Visa Dining Collection

4.6 (36)

$31 to $50

Mexican

2730 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416-4466

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2 people

May 24, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

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
(952) 582-4337
Website
https://chilangomn.com/
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.

Location
2730 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416-4466
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
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.
Friends with Benefits welcomes chef Jason Hammel
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 21, 2025 only
Friends with Benefits welcomes chef Jason Hammel 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!

What 36 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Great for scenic views
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Kid-friendly
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Healthy
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 "fantastic creative Mexican dishes" with heirloom ingredients, complemented by "great service and atmosphere." Diners praise the "super friendly" staff, and the scenic patio enhances the "beautiful" ambience. Although some dishes are a la carte, the "amazing" food and events like mariachi band celebrations entice guests to "definitely be coming back."

36 Reviews

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Nicole
Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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Matt
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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Grant VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul36 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time at Chilango and love it just as much as the first time. The food is great, the service professionals are informed on the menu and make sure to work with any dietary restrictions. I look forward to the next time I visit.
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Marguerite
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was a little dark and musty in there. Spicy marg was lackluster.
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Bill VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul40 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
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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Diana
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
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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FAQs

Chilango is rated 4.6 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://chilangomn.com/
Phone number
(952) 582-4337
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.

Chilango

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Borderlands - Dinner with Hank Shaw

Friend with Benefits Welcomes Stephanie Izard

Friends with Benefits welcomes chef Jason Hammel

Menu

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Chilango restaurant rated?

Is Chilango currently accepting reservations?

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