Chi'Lantro

Well first time here we try to visiting long time ago but we notice you guys open at 5pm anyways we decide to go today Saturday 18 -2025 and yes is not bad I try carnitas bowl is ok but not great I just think that beans need just a little bit more flavor or something so 4 start I’ll be back

Great food and service. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a picture of our food before we woofed it down. Will return to a location near me in Houston.

Delicious food and friendly service. Plenty of options including build your own bowls and wraps. 🍜

Lovely, mostly healthy fast-food bowl restaurant. You can choose from their bowl offerings or build your own bowl. Fast, polite service and fresh items to chose from. Looks like there are nicer locations closer to us so will probably choose to go to a different location next time. Sauces can be calorie dense and tasty or light (but also tasty), depends on your choice.

Brick & mortar location of a great food truck. Basically a Korean BBQ joint with a taco spin. Kimchi fries are fantastic as long as you can handle the carbs. Since it's a counter-serve place, all the dishes are very customizable. Fast service and if all the tables are full, all the dishes can be served in To-Go boxes.

The guy was very friendly! And amazing customer service, he even gave us try food samples which let us know what we wanted and didnt want. But he was amazing! And Thank you guys ya'll are amazing!🥰😃🤗❤️

Excellent! Fast casual joint but high on freshness and flavor. Ate my meal till the last crumb. Sauces are addictive. Meat was tough and could have been skipped, but the sauces and spices saved the day.

Update: I feel like portions have gotten smaller lately. This food is pretty delicious. I'm not sure what else to say. Sometimes I wish there was more kimchi but I like adjusting the ingredients of the bowl I order and the kimchi fries were a lot of fun. I believe the prices are comparably fair/ justifiable. Usually order & pay online then walk in to pick up. They do a good job! I feel acknowledged with a quick greeting and the space seems clean.

I am not a fan of Korean food but the k pop chicken bowl was delicious. I was able to get my food quickly and it was very filling. I have seen this restaurant many times but I'm glad I finally decided to give it a try.

My friend said this was a Korean BBQ inspired bowl place like Chipotle and Cava, so we gave it a try! The ambiance was nice and typical of these bowl places with a couple of outdoor seating and decent amount of indoor seating. The service was ok, seemed like one didn't speak English well and my friend asked a question she couldn't understand, not a big deal. I got the K'pop Chicken bowl. Anything with "pop" in it and I'm expecting a nice crunch, but it was not freshly fried and sits in the hot-serve stations. It tasted like spicy Panda Express orange chicken. Everything else tasted fine, but they charged $4 more for this bowl and it looks like the website shows it should be the same price as the regular bowl. I yelped it afterwards and read its food truck beginnings and they went on Shark Tank, so I went back the next day for their Original Kimchi Fries with Bulgogi and Korean Fried Chicken wings. The fries were good, but a bit pricey at $14 after adding bulgolgi - I could replicate this easily with some McD fries. The wings were a disappointment - nice sauce, but I saw the server shake out the frozen wings from a large bag to weigh the 1/2 lb I ordered and these are definitely not double-fried that Korean chicken wings are famous for! Just a 3 star overall.

I have heard really good places about Chi'Lantro, saw it on Shark Tank, and thought I should finally try it out. I got the kimchi fries with soy glazed chicken, caramelized kimchi, onion, cheese, cilantro, sesame seeds, magic sauce, and sriracha. These fries did pack a little punch but they were really good. There were a lot of different flavor profiles but they all came together like puzzle pieces to create the yummiest fries I don't know what was in that magic sauce but it definitely was magic hehehe I actually finished all of these fries in one sitting! Be proud of me! I usually always have leftovers!

It doesn't get more Austin than Chi'Lantro! This casual fusion restaurant is the perfect choice when you want to eat out but also want to be just a little more health-conscious than normal. The most popular menu item has to be the kimchi fries which are an absolute must to get. I usually like to build my own bowl because I can pick and choose what I want. Can't go wrong with the kpop chicken! Highly recommend. This is more of a fast casual place so don't expect sit-down vibes - definitely more of a takeout

Unfortunately these Korean fried wings are horrible. There is absolutely no flavor. These wings taste like crunchy card board. Even the ranch is bland. I also ordered a cup of the Korean steak and wasn't that impressed. I'd give the steak a 3/10 and the wings 0/0. So disappointing. I was really looking forward to enjoying!!

This Chi'Lantro is a heaven sent. When I order, the staff NEVER hesitates to load up my bowl and I cant tell you how much I love a heaping portion of their tofu all over warm rice and spicy kimchi. I am not vegetarian, but that tofu is making me consider.. All the flavors of the bowl are blissful- an absolute must after a long hard day :)

The kimchi fries with the Korean bbq never misses! We get it every time. 10/10 recommend trying it!

Spicy pork bibimbap. I didn't really like the meat. The rest of the ingredients were good though! The corn was enjoyable. Also big fan of kimchi!

The brown rice was the worst I've ever tried. I couldn't even finish half the bowl because of how mushy and weird the texture was. Also, I didn't really get the whole Asian fusion part. There were barely any Asian options on the menu. The only thing I enjoyed here was the service. The workers were super friendly and sweet.

I have heard great reviews about Chi'Lantro and how it's a "must-try" when in Austin, TX. Maybe it's for other people, but it was definitely not for me. The flavor of the food was very strong, and the food was very heavy. I ordered Kimchi Fries and Chi'Lantro's Limited-Time Quesadillas. Both were very filling, but they were also very heavy. I was unable to finish either one of them. Aside from the flavor, nothing really stood out. I don't know if I'll visit again, but if I do, I'd look into some recommendations of some lighter food.

Chi'Lantro has been my go too for such a long time! Their noodles and tofu are divine! The store is nice and quiet on a good part of town. I really recommend this place to everyone looking for bowls and Korean inspired food.

This is my second time at Chi'Lantro, and I swear, I will come eat here every time I visit Austin! I was initially kind of concerned when I read that it was a Mexican-Korean fusion place. I don't usually trust fusion places much, plus Mexican and Korean are not often brought together. However, I promise you, you're going to LOVE it! This place is casual and basically like Chipotle, but with a Korean twist. They have all kinds of veggies, meats, carbs, the works, but the ingredients are more Korean than Mexican. The Mexican portion is pretty much only how the bowl/wrap/etc. are assembled. The ingredients are lighter and more fresh than Chipotle, and you can go home feeling like you ate cleanly! One note: the type of dressing you order matters! It changes the whole vibe of whatever you're eating! My favorite is the carrot ginger dressing!

I do not know what I expected, but I was blown away by the food. A little too much mayo, but that's an easy fix for next time. We had wings and kimchi fries...packed with sweet and spicy yuminess and we needed a ton of napkins. So worth it! Not much to the ambience but it's pretty much fast food so no big deal. Dude behind the counter was super friendly and gave good recommendations. Will certainly go back.

My First Time! The food was great and it smelled amazing when I first walked in! When I ordered the three men helping with the orders where so nice, And it was spotless when it came to cleanliness as well. I ordered: Half noodles/ Half brown rice, Soy glazed chicken, black beans, Corn salsa, 2 scoops of kimchi ( cold )fresh avocado, fresh cilantro, and their vinegar dressing. Oh, and I got a half unsweetened tea and half peach basil lemonade!

Omg the kimchi fries! I promised to only eat half a portion but ended up inhaling the whole portion for my dinner. No regrets even the morning after. Crispy fries, lotsa meat and sauces. Deliciousness. I tried the noodle bowl a little bit but it tasted too healthy for me .

I am absolutely obsessed with Chi'Lantro. I first heard of them on Shark Tank and knew I had to try them out. I am obsessed with the Soy Glazed Chicken, it has a perfect sweet but savory balance. I could eat Chi'Lantro everyday, it is so good and there are so many options on bowls. Also, I have never had a bad experience at Chi'Lantro. The staff is so accommodating and knowledgeable on the food they are serving. This location has a very nice, casual, and inviting environment which is perfect for a lunch or dinner with friends. This visit I also tried the tofu which was cooked perfectly. They have great vegan and vegetarian options which is such a plus as a lot of places cannot accommodate to vegetarians. Highly highly recommend!!

All I can say is that I was not disappointed. Their food is super yummy! And staff are friendly and helpful!

I used to order from this location on a weekly basis. Then they started to get my orders wrong almost 50% of the time. The order that made me give up on this place was when my order didn't include over half the items. More than $20 worth of food was missing from my bag (but present on the receipt.) I noticed until I got home, so I decided to give them a call but no one answered. This was around 45min before close time. I called the next day, and someone who doesn't speak English answered and we couldn'tunderstandeach other. I emailed Chilantro as well and got no reply.

Found this place and thought we'd park & try. It was delicious! We had their ever Famous Kimchi Fries, and a hodgepodge racking up to $60 + for party of 3! Kind of pricey, but we try to support local. Interesting menu and definitely a unique taste! See images for jealousy!

Consistently great quality and service. Delicious food. It's a go to for sure. Esquites, Korean Wings, Sweet Potato Glass Noodles. Kimchi fries!

This is such a chill spot and the food is great. you can't go wrong with anything that you choose but I love the kbbq bowls with glass noodles

I used to love this restaurant for being an alternative to Freebird's and Chipotle but now I think I'm only going to go here for the Kimchi fries. The Stubborn brand soda was not good and the fountain needed to be fixed at this location. I also had a problem claiming my rewards points. The staff was nice, as always. I might be back!

I am not a kimchi lover by any means but I had to try their famous original kimchi fries and oh my goodness, what a treat! I am OBSESSED with this. Definitely worth it to add chicken or some kind of meat to it, totally elevated the entire meal. So incredibly hard to stop eating. I also enjoyed their hot chicken sandwich which is a special they are running (this location only) until 4/4. Worth the try! Huge portion of fried chicken, very tasty.

Love Chi'Lantro but every time I come to this location they mess up my order. Never coming back to this location.

I had the rice bowl and the way Chi'Lantro sets it up is reminiscent of Chipotle, but eating this was a lot more light and guilt free. I wish the portion sizes were bigger though, I'm a female with lanky build and I could easily finish that entire meal and although I was satisfied I don't know if others would be. Their magic sauce which is a chipotle mayo sauce is supposedly their specialty and as someone who can't take spice that well was manageable and enjoyable! The kimchi fries? *chefs kiss* make sure to get an order when you come bc they are the most iconic thing here. Sadly, I heard from my friend that they got rid of their bulgogi burritos or something like that which bummed me out bc it would make this place stand out more. There is a tent and tables set up on the outside of this location and was very sparsely populated so I felt very safe eating here

The burger and fries combo for $7 is a steal. It is not available at every location. The burger comes with your choice of protein, which I feel is super cool since this is not an exclusive burger joint! In addition it is layered with onions, cheese, their famous magic sauce and even a fried egg. The fries are crispy and of sufficient quantity. A perfect meal which leaves the taste buds tingling and the stomach full! A special mention for the great service I've experienced here during every visit!

Delicious food and great service at this location! I definitely recommend, lots of options as well

This has become one of our family's favorite take-out place. Very easy to order online and pickup. I'm always glad when I curbside pick up my takeouts, the restaurant makes it easy for us by having a sign where you park, the phone number to call/text to let them know we are there. Chi'Lantro has these in front of their restaurant. I don't know how many times I order curbside pickup, drive to the restaurant, and have to scramble finding the phone number. Now food wise, I'm a fan of all of the dishes I tried here. My daughter likes their sweet potato glass noodle bowl, with tofu. I recently have been opting for their salads. And of course, the kimchi fries. Yum.

I was excited to try this place after watching it on an episode of Shark Tank. Glad to see it flourishing in Austin! It's home of the original kimchi fries and rightfully so. I've had many other kimchi fries but chilantro does it so much better. There is way more meat and kimchi than other places I've tried it. A flavor explosion in your mouth. The bowl was also tasty. Lots of options to choose from to customize your perfect bowl. It was a nice healthy meal with lots of greens that were much needed after all the other heavy meals we've been eating. The chicken was average. I would skip that. I would come back here just for the kimchi fries, so so good. The only thing I have to say was that the service was a bit iffy. The workers kept getting other tables orders mixed up, it happened 3 times for the duration of the time we dined in. They also gave our fries initially to a table that didn't even order it. The other table ate it so they had to make a new one for us. The plus side was that the staff is super friendly but those small mistakes could be avoided.

One of my all time favorite places to eat. When I first discovered Chi'lantro's, I came here everyday for a week. Was I a little obsessed? Probably. Food: I normally tell people that this is very similar to Chipotle except Korean. You have the options of going bowl and burrito, base of rice/salad/mixed, proteins, and the a large variety of other toppings and side dishes. I really don't think that you can go wrong with any selections here. I normally get a salad/noodle mix which isn't too heavy or too light, with either the spicy pork/beef. I literally get all the toppings and SPICY MAYO is a MUST!!! Their Kimchi Cheese Fries is also a MUST. But the serving is pretty filling so I would recommend either getting that as a whole meal or sharing it with someone else. Environment: This location is super aesthetic to be at and really inviting place to chill. Also, I appreciate the dietary breakdown chats that they provide for the customers. The employees are overall pretty great, there were some occasional communication problems in regards to payment and their rewards program. Interacting Fact: The owner was on Shark Tank!!!

Pleasant surprise in Austin! My wife and I dined at Chi'Lantro and were delighted with our Bowls. We choose the noodle base and loaded up with all the vegetable options. My wife chose a kid size bowl and I had a full size. The food was fresh and delicious Korean style cuisine. We will definitely dine here again on future visits to Austin TX!

Asian (mostly korean) fast casual fusion. Nothing revolutionary but the reason this format is so popular is because it works. I got a chicken burrito (they call it something else) with jap chae instead of rice and it was pretty satisfying after a long day out. The best thing though was the kimchi fries (which we added beef to). It's not some great revelation that kimchi, meat, cheese, and some cream based sauce all go great on top of fries but that doesn't mean we shouldn't celebrate the people doing it.

Korean fusion food is one of my favorites to eat especially the kimchi cheese fries topped with beef. I had gone to Chi'Lantro whenever it was still a food truck and I was hoping the restaurant would live up to the same expectations. It definitely was not as good as I remembered. What was good about the food was that it was piping hot and made fresh. The beef that was on top of the fries was good and flavorful, but I wish there would have been more of it. The fries itself was kind of devoid of flavor and there was too much sriracha that overpowered any flavor that was supposed to be there. All I could taste was just the spice. The chicken wings were good. They came out hot and crispy. The chicken on the inside was fully cooked and juicy. The meat wasn't dry, but it was not dripping in chicken juices. The sauce was a good balance of sweet and spicy and overall the chickens wings were really good. Overall, I'd give the place around a 3.5/5 because of my disappoint in the fries, but since I did really enjoy the chicken wings, they deserve a 4.

Chi'Lantro is hands down one of my favorite restaurants&definitely a top recommendation I suggest to friends visiting Austin. There are several locations around town, but this is my favorite. It is conveniently located in central Austin and their menu offers more variety then several others. This particular location is always consistent, quick&great service, and offers plenty of parking in the lot. Interior is bright, airy, and modern with fun bright colors. My top suggestions are: Kimchi Fries, Bulgogi Burger, and Korean Beef tacos. The kimchi fries are Chi'Lantro's claim to fame and I can see why - they're seriously the best I've had anywhere. Flavors are prominent, but not overpowering. Each ingredient blends so well to create a harmonious bite that will keep you reaching for more until the basket is empty. The Bulgogi Burger comes in a fluffy bun with ooey gooey cheese, well-marinated beef, fresh tomato, lettuce and runny egg. You'll savor each bite. Lastly, the Korean Beef Tacos are generously stuffed. Beef is marinated well and balanced with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. All portions are big, filling, and will leave you oh so satisfied.

I come here every time I'm sick of chipotle and am craving some good 'ol Korean zest. The restaurant is on a build-your-own bowl/burrito style. Where they take Mexican-style chipotle and add Korean elements to it. Thus they have a lot of variety int their meat choices (think Bulgogi) and veggie options (think Kimchi). It is indeed very tasty and a nice twist on the traditional way of doing things. I think where they shine though is in their fries. They are sooo good! Loaded up with the many sauces and meats and that is one thing that I prefer over chips and guac!

My friend and I got violently ill after eating here on Thursday. I usually go to other Chilantro locations - will NEVER go back to this one. We both had Kpop chicken and soy chicken in our bowls - and one (or both) of those gave us food poisoning. I think the health department needs to conduct an inspection of this place STAT.

Amazing flavors and great variability! Their limited edition Chi'Steak Sammy is making me want to come back for more

I tried the queso and chip for the first time at this location and it was hands down the best queso I've tried in Austin!!! Warning: it definitely has a kick to it but worth every chip dipping bite! The wings here were slightly smaller than when I usually order them at the other Burnet location but nonetheless still freaking amazing! My only small complaint was the crispness of the wings...there wasn't any! But I thought the amount of sauce on the wings was the perfect amount.

I have been wanting to try Chi'lantro for a long time now. Well ever since I saw them on Yelp and reading all the rave reviews. What sealed the deal was seeing them on Shark Tank. I was like well if the sharks like the food and my Yelper friends love it I NEED to try them out. We stopped in for a bite before heading over to the comedy club. Upon entering it had a hipster vibe. We ordered an order of kimchi fries with ribeye beef (for an extra $1) and 10 wings. We split the ten wings so we could try the Gangnam sauce and rooster sauce. The wings came with a spicy ranch for dipping and pickles. The food came out promptly and I believe that was because it was the day after Thanksgiving so no one was really out and about for dinner. Anyway, the food looked amazing and then my husband and I both dug in I have had Korean wings before at a little place called Bonchon. There is not a bonchon in Austin but they have locations all around the country and even located outside the US. Anyway, this Korean style wing is nothing in comparison. Out of the flavoring I did like the Gangnam style better than the rooster sauce. Neither to me were close to being spicy. I felt the wings were just lacking. Moving on to the famous kimchi fries. Again I believe chilantro fell short. The fries were crispy but I have had kimchi fries before. I actually had them at a Yelp event that Whole Foods held. The kimchi fries there were amazing there but these fries at chilantro just were meh. What gives? I am wondering if this was a miss day or honestly chilantro is just all hype? One can only wonder and now I marked this off a place that I tried but won't be back.

I would give it 5 stars easy IF the format of this location was the same as the others I have been to. I prefer the line style where you get to see and pick your ingredients for your bowl. They offer pre-selected bowls. They do not display all the offerings, you just have to know. They give you a list of proteins, sauces and add-ons that they charge for but none of the many free items are listed, whereas you can see them when it is line style. There is more of a wait as well. You get a number and sit down and wait. And wait. I suppose it depends on the time of day as to how long it is but we were there mid-afternoon with only a couple of patrons and it took longer than expected. The food is 5 stars. Fresh and delicious. No doubt about that. The basil lemonade is really good and not too sweet for me like most lemonades. I would go out of my way to hit up a Chi'Lantro that is line style instead of ordering off the incomplete menu again.

Chi'Lantro's Kimchi Fries is the best I've ever had, and probably the only I've ever really liked! The bulgogi in the burger and fries was a satisfying portion, and was also so yum and flavorful. Kudos to the cashier too for being very friendly and checking up on us. I liked the overall atmosphere and experience and would definitely come back to try the Rice Bowl!

We just love this place. Have visited the burnet road and south Lamar locations. Both were great. My 8 year old son really enjoys it as do my 11 yo daughter and 16 yo son. The kimchi fries are a must. The bowls have also been good. All of the sauces are delicious.

Delicious!! I've been to here multiple times for multiple different types of dishes and I have enjoyed them all! All of the flavors mesh so well together. You truly cannot go wrong with any combination of food. My favorite is the CLASSIC original kimchi fries especially to share with people who haven't tried it!!! However, if I'm trying to eat a bowl, sweet potato glass noodles with some greens and spicy chicken is the way to go! I tried the Korean fried chicken wings for the first time this time and I will admit that I was unimpressed. I got them to go and they were soggy by the time I got home. I do wonder if they would be crispier fresh at the restaurant.

Chi'lantro exceeded my expectations. I know this place is all about fries but I am a lover of rice bowls so I started there. The cashier recommended spicy chicken for my protein so I ordered the rice bowl with spicy chicken and chose the lime buttered white rice. This bowl was so full of delicious ingredients, including rice, beans, corn, carrots, red cabbage, kimchi, lettuce, chopped onion, a perfectly fried egg with runny yolk, and a splash of tomatillo salsa. I love green sauces so I could have used more of this, but given all of the flavors and veggies, this entire bowl was a win and quickly demolished. I will have to return to try the kimchi fries though!

I don't know, Its hard to say I love this place, but I can't say I hate it... When Chi'lantro was a food truck I had their burrito. It was very big and worth the price. This time I tried their rice bowl. The price in my opinion is a little too over priced. The portion size is perfect! The ingredients were all very fresh except the rice felt a little under cooked. The employees there are very sweet and kind In my opinion, the food was a little bland and i wanted some sriracha sauce to put in but they didn't seem to have any. Their kimchi fries are delicious! But even that is over priced. The toppings on the fries hardens when it cools down so try eating it as soon as it comes out! I don't know if I would come back.. maybe I just didn't order the right thing? I don't know .. I have mixed feelings about this place ~

What a great place to eat! We happened upon this place after visiting the Savers thrift store next door. It was so cute and modern and the staff (especially Tiffany) was welcoming, kind and informative. She helped us order and I'm so glad she did because my Korean fried wings were delicious. They also had tacos, burritos, and kimchi fries which I'm disappointed I didn't get to try! Next time for sure. I may even be risky and top them with tofu! My sister ordered the burrito all the way and although she didn't love the spicy mayo sauce ON it, she loved the burrito and thought it tasted fresh and way better than Chipolte. They've got a small beer section and fountain drinks available. Next time I come in, I'm trying the fries and maybe one of their tacos.

They got rid of the bulgogi burgerrrrrr!!!!! I used to come to this spot all the time when I lived across the street. I came into town craving the burger and they told me they didn't sell them anymore! they make the bowls which is fine but there is something about the buns and the egg all together that completed the meal it was divine! I was also surprised to purchase a drink but they gave me a water cup as I guess they ran out of cups. I miss the old chilantro.

I have been here twice now and was tardy to the Chi'lantro party altogether (I had no clue this place was a food truck phenom before it was a brick and mortar). My first experience here was a-mazing! I had the Kimchi fries w/the bulgogi and it definitely lived up to the hype. The fries were a meal in and of themselves and the meat was so tender and flavorful as were the fries themselves (I had initially scoffed at the serving price, but you definitely get your money's worth). The menagerie of flavors and texture of the fries to the meat were very complementary. I was even given an introduction to the menu by the very friendly and engaging staff on my first visit as I was a little wary as to what to expect, but I was put at ease and felt like I had been initiated to Club Chi' (I'm was just waiting for my secret handshake and members only jacket). To say I was a bit smitten on my first visit would be an understatement. So when I came in for my second visit a few weeks later, I was expecting the same sort of Cloud 9 experience. Sadly, I think the spell was broken. On my second visit, I came w/friends instead of solo; we came on a weekend, so the place was packed vs on my first visit it was later on a weekday and I was basically the only person in the place, but I am of the philosophy that regardless of time of day or day of the week a place this good should be consistently good and on my second visit, things were nowhere as good as the first time. I got the exact same order as I had the first time and this time the meat had a weird sort of aftertaste to it that I could not quite put my finger on, but it was a bit off-putting. Also, the fries themselves this time were not fresh and perfectly crispy like they were the first time. They tasted a bit greasy and were a bit on the soggy/mushy side. And maybe it was those two things that put the flavors I had fallen in love w/the first time on the off-track as well, but everything just seemed to be out of whack. My friends had ordered some tacos and they told me that they didn't understand what I was raving about it. Needless to say, I left feeling a bit betrayed. However, I do plan on giving my fries another try because they really were that good the first time and even though the second time was subpar, I am willing to give this place the benefit of the doubt because I know what they are capable of. So we will see if I just had beginner's luck here or if the Legend continues!

Gotta say I'm pretty disappointed.. first time back since the pandemic & the serving sizes are super stingy. Could just be the employees this day idk but the guacamole tasted off & my daughter couldn't eat her cheese fries bc it was too spicy for her. All in all left me wanting more.