Chile-Tepin

We got the Parrillada, Queso Fundido, Chips and Salsa, and the Churro Cheesecake. Our absolute favorite dish was the Queso Fundido. We choose Rajas, and Corn Tortillas with it instead of Chorizo. It was super good. Very very cheesey. Our Parrillada was decent, although the chicken was overcooked, and dry, everything else on the platter was tasty. The Salsa for the Chips was spicy, and fresh. The Cheesecake was delicious. Definitely a must try dessert. Biggest issue was the service. Although our server was nice, we had to ask for water refills, and she only came once. On top of that, they literally started busing our table before we even started to put our leftovers in boxes. Next thing you know we had to jump up, and grab our plates to hurry and shove the food away to go. The waitress never asked us if we wanted dessert, so she brought us our check, and then we had to ask her if it was ok to try the cheesecake. She then had to take our receipt back, bring the dessert, then a new check. Also, when we ordered the Queso, we thought we would have a minute to eat it before the Parrillada came out, but about 3-5 mins later, here it came. Definitely felt like we were being rushed to exit the Restaurant. They do close at 9 pm, and we were exiting the building at 9:07 pm.

Best Mexican food I tried in Utah. Authentic flavors. Huge tamales with plenty of pork inside. Everything was great we where I a hurry and the staff was fast an efficient. Even though they were busy we were in and out quickly. The flutas were delicious

Visited Utah for the weekend from New York. Was recommended this place and it was amazing. We got the molcajete and it was 10/10. Meats were grilled to perfection, flavors were on point. Highly recommend to everyone. We’re definitely coming back once we visit Salt Lake City again 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻 prices were great as well. Everything for under $100 including tip. Got a bunch of drinks as well

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The atmosphere, staff and food were really great! We ordered tamales, tacos, and enchiladas. The enchiladas were our favorite! We also got a flan. So good! Very reasonable pricing for really great food!

It is one of the finest restaurants for scrumptious Mexican food! They have the best enchiladas I have had among a comprehensive menu to offer. Being a connoisseur of food, to say that their salsa is excellent, would be an understatement. The server helped me in figuring out a preferrable choice. If you're craving some flavorful authentic Mexican food, I encourage you to favor this before exploring other places in the area.

Delicious plates and they are huge! Service was phenomenal and very great ambient. Highly recommend

We arrived at 4:30 PM on a Wednesday and were able to get right in. We started with Chips, Salsa, Guacamole & Queso Fundido. All very delicious and would order again. We’ll also split the Parrillada! The food was right off the grill and outstanding. The combination with all of the items were perfectly balanced and would recommend this dish to all. It’s a must try on the menu!

Absolutely the best Mexican you can find. The food and service are incredible. This place is a must while in Salt Lake.

Chile Tepin is by far the most authentic Mexican food in the Salt lake Valley, other than my mom's house. The place is located walking distance from hotels and other cool locations like the Delta Center. The vibe and the service that we received were Amazing. The waitresses that helped us went above and beyond for us to have a great time. Ask for Anel, Emy or Julie, these ladies will guarantee you'll have a great time!!!

Wow! This place is amazing. The food and the ambiance is so nice and beautiful I ordered the combo plate to go since my hotel is just across the street. Taco - Camaron Enchilada - Carnitas Tamal - Puerco Flan for dessert It tastes just as good as the pictures look and what blew me away was the flan. Oh my God that was so delicious! Five stars!

Lunch at Chile Tepin and BAM! This queso is not your average runny nacho nonsense. We're talking thiiiiccckkkk queso, the kind that lets you know it's here to party and clog an artery or two. And we respect that. Shrimp enchilada was great too. Very warm, creamy, shrimp-packed goodness that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with sad desk lunches. Service has just the right amount of hustle, and the vibe is casual with a side of don't take yourself too seriously. Would I go back? Yes. Would I drown my enemies in that queso? Also yes.

Came back for a second time with a group and it's still good! Three orders of the parilladas (which each serve two people) and we were stuffed to the gills. Tremendous place worthy of a visit. Complimentary chips and salsa (which is spicy and I love it) always makes for a great start. Service is always fast and friendly. If you're hungry and downtown stop by!

The servers here was pretty nice and the ambiance is pretty average for a sit-down restaurant in Salt Lake. The tables were pretty close to each other, which didn't really leave a lot of personal space per table. Also, the food portions were kinda weird. For the queso fundido, it only came with 3 tortillas...how would a family of 4 split up 3 tortillas? I feel like that appetizer should've come with like 6-8 tortillas minimum. Also, for the parrillada it came with 1 quarter of a lime...2 piece of queso fresco, and like 2 portions of quac and sour cream. Since the plate it listed as serving 2 people, I'm not sure 2 people are supposed to split 1 lime. I feel like a $36 plate should come with an abundance of these supporting features to enhance the meats. We likely won't be coming back here

Love this place for authentic Mexican food. Warmly greeted and quickly seated upon arrival. Our server was a sweet older Mexican woman making me feel like I was eating at an abuela's kitchen! Food was delivered quickly and tasty. I had the two item combo with shrimp enchilada and cheese tamale. Husband had the chicken chimichanga. Parking was easy. The dining area was wide open with big windows and very clean.

We got a dish that served 2 people and it was incredible! Very memorable experience. We also got the nachos. Service was excellent - be careful not to eat too many chips!

Opening weekend of Les Misérables at the Eccles and therefore date night with my wife. Les Mis and Chili-Tepin. great night out. Great food, nice atmosphere and great location downtown only minutes from the theatre. A little history about the name and why some of their food has such a delicious smokey kick to it. The Chile-Tepin Pepper Our namesake is the chile-tepin pepper. As the only wild chile native to the U.S., the chile-tepin is very small in size and has an extremely pungent flavor with a distinctive, smoky bite. It is rated very hot, 8-9 on a scale of 10. At Chile-Tepin we use this beautiful little wild-harvested pepper in many of our sauces and dishes. Our go to is to share Parrillada, which gives a little bit of everything and easily big enough to share. It comes with grilled steak, shrimp and chicken, with a grilled onion, jalapeño pepper, chili-tepin sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and flour and corn tortillas with melted cheese in them. And is so good. 5/5 Not sure why, as there was too much food for us both, but we also tried the Queso Fundido, melted cheese you can put in a tortilla. It was so tasty. 5/5 We were told there would be no wait before 5:30pm on a Saturday, but showed up at 5:00 pm to a twenty minute wait. They do not accept reservations.

Came on a Saturday night before the JT concert. Definitely packed out there were 8 of us and it was a 45 min wait. Not too bad went by quick with friends times flies! We got seated and I must have missed the part where there are no menus.. it was all of our first time there and we felt confused. I don't like when restaurants do this but understand maybe it's easier for them. I immediately said oh we need to scan the QR code. Chips and salsa were brought. Yes please! Super good chips tasted home made and salsa had the perfect kick. The waiter was kind and he immediately asked if it was separate check. We said yes and he was on it. Super nice about it too! I ordered two item dinners with a carne asada taco and chicken fluata Our drinks and food came out quick. Carne asada taco was really good! Actual steak slices! Fluata was also really good. Chicken was season perfectly. Rice and beans were good . I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! Is it packed yes! But it's worth it. You also can't beat the prices! My friends ordered Mocajete and shared between more then 2 people and they all said it was delicious Others ordered chimichanga and also said it was super good! I want to bring my husband back

I love Chile-Tepin! It's a great delicious option for Mexican food. The service is great and the location is right in downtown. They have great drink options and a large menu.

Been dying to try this place for awhile now and so happy I finally went! This place is a great Mexican restaurant with a cool vibe and lots of plants They have a parking lot that you don't have to pay for downtown and the worker helped us make sure we got a spot. We waited for about 20 minutes before getting seated. We got a crispy Coke Zero and complementary chips and salsa to start. I ordered the veggie smothered burrito with rice and beans. The rice was delicious and this was a hefty, filling burrito with fajita veggies inside. I really liked it, super good with the guac on top! My boyfriend got the steak quesadilla, which he also liked but said some pieces were a little tough, he wished he'd had gotten the chicken. Our waiter was super nice and attentive! Great place and not too pricy!

I had a colleague at work who is raving about Chile-Tepin. Sometimes with such high expectations, you were a little, but none of us were disappointed. Lots of great options on the menu and everything was delicious. Most opted for the fajitas, which were absolutely delicious or a combo platter, which was perfect. The service was wonderful. The ambience is amazing definitely five stars and worth trying.

My boyfriend and I got the molcajete with chicken and carne asada. The molcajete is about $31, save your money. The dish is very small, and full of a huge onion and two small pieces of cheese. Mid lacking flavor, I'm not impressed. Restaurant is nice and I like the plants by the windows.

Just what a Texas girl needed. Fresh & filling. Will be back to try other foods and drink. Today I ordered the tostadas w/chicken. Very good and fresh.

This restaurant was a let down. The service was okay but food and drinks aren't anything appealing My Cadillac margarita tasted like nothing and didn't taste like it was freshly made. Probably a batch they have just sitting there My carne asada and tortillas had no flavor at all. I think there are better Mexican restaurants in the Salt Lake City area

Was in town on a work trip and stopped in here for dinner. Wasn't super hungry so just had the Toritos de Camaron, chips and guac and a beer. Food was delicious. The hostess, Claudia, was a real gem, super friendly and on the ball. Glad I picked this spot.

My husband and I are always on the lookout for New Mexican restaurants. We usually aren't downtown but today we braved the Summer heat and walked a few blocks to try out Chile-Tepin. The restaurant was super clean and air conditioned. It almost looks like it set is in a well lit office building but they decorate the exterior with live cactus plants. The restaurant was pretty busy for a Thursday night and the food was amazing. We started off with carne asada nachos which are a meal in themselves. And very quickly after we had our full order on the table. (We had to take about half the food to go) the sauce was my favorite part. A lot of restaurants can make great meat but the sauce at chile-tepid sets them apart; Nothing bitter and everything well balanced and full of flavor. This restaurant deserves to be named among the greats in Salt lake, we will be coming back!

My favorite thing about Chile Tepin is their food. It's tasty and not too heavy. The drinks left something to be desired. It tends to get quite loud when it's busy so can be difficult to enjoy a conversation. I also felt rushed to order and finish our meal, which made the night less than enjoyable.

Came solo on a Thursday and not very crowded. Mind you I arrived at 430 lol Started with chips and salsa. The salsa was good but definitely had a spicy kick to it!! Got the carne asada it came with rice and beans. The beans was not that great. A lot of liquid and I think it had hot dogs in it, not my jam. Rice was tasty. The beef was a bit overcooked and chewy but had good flavor.

Margaritas were great. They made parking relatively easy downtown. If you're looking for pretty good Mexican fare in a more upscale but not too upscale this is a great place. I'd come back and bring friends. It's a lively atmosphere and you have to make a reservation on Friday and Saturday nights.

Friendly service. Tasty steak taco. Busy spot. No reservations- but wait time is accurate.

Can Chile-Tepin become the officially Mexican Must-Try of SLC? This place is always a good idea! The food is phenomenal every single time. (In all honesty, I only ever order the Parrillada to share. But it's so good I wouldn't dare trying anything else.) The queso is a new favorite! There's something about using the corn/flour tortillas as a cheese vessel that just hits the spot. It's basically a quesadilla in every bite. Genius! I also really appreciate how friendly the staff is! From the kid in the parking lot helping navigate the limited space, to the table service. Everyone makes you feel welcome and like they want you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your dining experience from beginning to end.

Came here with. Group of 8 for the bad bunny pregame! I made sure to call in the reservation a couple days in advance since I wanted to make sure they would be able to accommodate us. I didn't get a confirmation in between but when I go there, they were able to accommodate us. The food: we had the molcajete, flautas, quesadillas, Queso and chorizo fundido and loaded nachos. The flavor was good 7/10 the portions were large! Of course we also have a couple drinks and they were not bad for Utah lol. The service, 9/10 they were fast and friendly!

We had a large group Of 10 that we seemed to constantly wait for seating. Over an hour and 15 min wait. The they tried to squeeze us into 2 tables. Finally able get another table when a table next to us finished.

Make sure not to get full on the chips and salsa! These chips were perfectly and just salted enough to make you want another one. We also ordered the Queso - which was very Instagram-worthy with the intense cheese pull. I like how the Queso had some sautéed peppers and onions as a garnish to help add some dimension in terms of flavor. As a starter we also got the shrimp-stuffed peppers, which I found resembles greatly with a dumpling as it was served with a soy sauce-like glaze. But all in all really succulent and delicious, especially if wrapped in the flour tortilla it was served with. As for the main (at this point I was full already!), I got the Choose Any Two Combinations which I think is very reasonably priced at $11 - you can choose between tacos, enchiladas, tamales, tostones which will all be served with rice and beans. And the portions are more than generous!

Incredible place. Don't be scared by how busy it is or how many people are waiting they move quick here! We came at 7 on a Saturday and the place was packed and were told 15-20 minutes which seemed crazy. 20 minutes later we were at our table. The service is amazing, they're quick and friendly here. The food is also top notch. Chips and salsa as soon as you sit. Salsa has a kick but it really good. We ordered carne asada fajitas and carne asada plate. Portion sizes were so good for the price, honestly it was so much food and every bite was so delicious. I honestly can't say enough good throngs about this place, stop reading and just go!

Extraordinary cuisine is served here. The dishes are fresh and unique. I love everything I have ordered here and each time I visit I try something different. It can get pretty crowded depending on the evening or time you visit so plan accordingly. Parking is available on the street and at the numerous parking lots around. The staff is very attentive, and they work hard to get everything hot to the tables while it is still hot. The fresh guacamole is a must!

Great Mexican spot with lots of bang for your buck. Huge portions, flavorful dishes. Queso fundido was outstanding, loved the chile relleno. Husband absolutely loved the alambres de res. Wouldn't get the cadilac margarita again. It was ok but nothing special. Loved the chips that come to the table and the rice and beans were FIRE. Vegetarian tamale was delicious as well. Enchilada was great as well. Next time I will try something new because it was all great!

This place is consistently great. Even the sides are delicious and seem to be thoughtfully prepared.

Enjoyed a work lunch here with a few people. We were warmly greeted and sat immediately. It wasn't very busy as we arrived after the lunch crowd. It's a large space with a lot of seating. We started with complimentary chips and salsa. Four of us shared two Molcajete Entrees. The presentation of the bowl was fun and included chicken, shrimp, steak, cheese, onion, jalapeños and sauce. It was served with warm tortillas. The flavors of the Molcajete were amazing. It also came with a side of rice and beans. It could have used some additional condiments like salsa. There wasn't enough for us to have for the two orders and it was difficult to get someone to come back to our table. They were nice but not as attentive or checking in as needed. The plates were large and filled the table with not a lot of room to comfortable eat but we made it work. Food was enough for four of us. We will be back.

By far the best Mexican food I've ever encountered in Utah! Seriously seasoned perfectly, spice on par, service wonderful, margaritas even more wonderful. 5 stars

I went mid day and it was not crowded at all. Our server was nice and checked in on us multiple times to ask if there was anything we needed. I ordered the chicken fajita salad and it was perfect if you're looking for a lighter meal.

I had Chile Tepin five years ago and have been craving it ever since. Finally back, and the beans are still amazing - simple yet perfect. The food here is authentic, with flavors that transport you straight to Mexico. The atmosphere is cozy, making it a delightful spot for a meal. If you appreciate good, straightforward Mexican cuisine, this place is a must-visit.

Used to be a good place but then they started charging extra for tortillas. And they only give you very few with your meal. Just feels like im being nickel and dimed. Service has been lacking lately. They made a margarita super strong and said they couldn't make it differently. It's too bad, this place used to be a favorite.

Service was not good. Veronica seemed like she didn't care about her tables unless they were big. Slow, unattentive and we had to ask other servers and help for a to go box. The food was good and so was the price but Veronica not great.

Busy place, got sat right away. Guacamole is delicious, the salsa has great flavor, i thought it was hot (spicy) Fun ambiance. So friendly.. absolutely delicious

This place is always hoppin', and I've heard such good things about this place, that I wanted to go for my birthday. My husband took me. It was busy as usual, but the staff got us in quickly. Our server was so nice. We ordered one of the plates that 2 could share. Everything was seasoned and cooked well and was delicious! I'd go back again!

I got the carne asada taco salad! It was great and came topped with guacamole and sour cream! The staff here was friendly and also recommended the blended margaritas that were really good!

Loved the place, clean restroo. Clean restaurant. Fast service. And delicious food. Would recommend this place

Parrillada! Delicious, filling, and a great dinner to share-especially if you aren't sure what to get.

Amazing drinks! Great ambience and the staff is super super friendly! I'll be coming back!

First, what it's not: The Barron Rothchild, Opus One, terroir french wine mole sauces that you get at the original Red Iguana. Good luck getting in there imagining that yeah there'll be a cancellation and you'll bump up on the waitlist. Now that we got that out-of-the-way, Chet Teppan is several cuts above the crummy chain Mexican places where the drinks are big and the food occasional . Tonight, a great waiter, fast dishes, a good-looking parrilada that two co-diners decimated. I had the green mole sauce with chicken. Recall the mantra "hunger is best spice"--it applied tonight. And the atmosphere is very positive and fun

We loved this place! The carne asada tastes like mi Tío cooked it! Service was great, food was good, and not overly priced!

Been here maybe 5 times now, consistently good. Mezcal Rita's are delicious, every item is good.

The overall interior of the restaurant was hip and clean. I loved the open space, and the service was great since the waiter kept checking up on us. I ordered the carnitas plate and thought it was okay mostly because there was a piece of short hair on my plate and the meat was a bit dry.

Salsa was so fresh and good spicy. Homemade yummy chips. Everyone enjoyed their meals: chicken quesadilla, chicken burrito (smothered), and combo of tamale and taco. Would highly recommend. Not much of a wait. Great attentive service. Prices were very reasonable, especially given the large portions.

Visiting from out of town, we hit this place up on a Friday night. It was busy which was to be expected for a Friday night. Being from CA, we're spoiled with good latin food. This place did not disappoint! Food and service was great. Our waiter was very attentive. The ambience was great. I ordered the carne asada dinner entree. Flavor was great, meat was tender and belly was full! We'll definitely be back while in town in the future!

Being such a small menu the burrito was kind of a letdown. The flavors didn't pop. The salsa was good tho, pica!

My boyfriend went here during work and he fell in love with the food. He surprised me by taking me here for my birthday, and it was as tasty as he described! The chips and salsa are unique to the restaurant, so they taste gourmet. The salsa is addicting because it has all the flavors you could ask for in a salsa. The chicken fajitas were flavored perfectly, and the rice and beans were the best I've ever had. The service was fast and quality during a busy lunch hour. The severs kept our drinks full and delivered the food quickly. The ambiance is business casual, but anyone can go here in any kind of attire. Because it's located downtown, this place is perfect for business meetings, tourists, and locals alike! This place will be a new staple in our lives!