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    Chiles Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (119 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Hannah H.

    It's tough to find authentic Mexican food, but Chiles hits the nail on the head! The margaritas were fresh and the queso dip was delicious. The tacos are really top tier! I got the chicken, al pastor and carne asada. For me, the al pastor takes the lead. This place is cute and tucked into a small plaza. The service was a bit slower, but the restaurant started to get pretty busy for Saturday lunch and it picked up. If I'm craving quality Mexican food and the overall vibes, this is my go to place.

    Lengua tacos
    Ange C.

    Oh was I so excited to find a place that had lengua (cow tongue) tacos! We came here on Mexican independence day- the ambience was chill, not too loud. The staff were very attentive and generous with the chips and salsa. My partner had a breakfast style meal that came with tortillas, rice, beans, and eggs. He said that this place was one of the best Mexican restaurants he's been to in the Tampa area, more authentic than many others he has been to.

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    Karen F.

    I just tried their food as take out, but I really enjoyed it. I went in on a Saturday for lunch, and there were only a few customers in the place. The female server brought me a menu, and since they didn't have birria tacos, I went with the shrimp tacos platter, that came with rice and beans. I also ordered a side of the guacamole with chips. The food came up surprisingly quickly and I was on my way. I loved that when they ring up your order, it gives you a QR code on the receipt, so you can pay that way. So convenient! I really liked my tacos which were packed with shrimp, and the green and red hot sauces that came on the side. I will say thought that without adding the hot sauce, the shrimp didn't seem to have much flavor. The rice and beans were fine. I liked the creaminess of the guacamole, but I thought it was a pretty small serving for the cost. Close by my house and very tasty, I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

    Taco salad with shrimp
    Emily L.

    Really solid spot with great service. Our waitress was Sara and she was very nice. It was not crowded and the places were clean. Classic Mexican dishes with typical pricing for the area. I recommend it!

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    April Marie T.

    Good service. Nice atmosphere. Tacos muy salados. They sell Miel Hecho en Mexico. Decent cleanliness. Restaurant & bathroom a lil. Dirty. I won't rush back. I'll go across the street instead next time I'm in the area. LaTere$;+a. Cans of soda no fountain.

    My ground beef enchiladas with green sauce.
    Alan W.

    It has been difficult finding Mexican food that stands out as better than average. Chiles is definitely a standout. We were greeted & seated & well taken care of. I ordered the 2-enchilada lunch special. My choice was ground beef enchiladas with green sauce. The portion size was plentiful & the enchiladas were tasty & above average. The ground beef had tasty seasoning cooked in it. The green sauce had a small amount of spice to it which was perfect. The rice & beans were fresh & tasty. The only disappointment was the complimentary chips & salsa. The salsa was incredibly bland & dull. Still, Chiles is going to get my repeat business.

    Bistek A La Mexicana
    Michelle H.

    This restaurant has authentic Mexican food that is reasonably priced and yummy! I had the Bistek a La Mexicana which was sautéed with onions, peppers and jalapeños so it had a little kick. My friend had the Enmoladas and enjoyed the mole. They also bring you complimentary chips and salsa.

    3 Tres Tacos Mexicanos

    This is the best Mexican food I've been able to find in Florida! We are local to Orlando and stumbled across Chiles a couple years ago and it is now a staple when we are in the Tampa area. The service and food have always been incredible, and I can't recommend this place enough!

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    Paul W.

    Authentic Mexican restaurant right here in Tampa! This is why Yelp is so cool. I would have never gone to this little restaurant without Yelp. Great quality food, and very nice servers. I ordered the Burrito Colorado with pork. The pork was cooked perfectly. It was packed with shredded pork and some rice in a mildly spicy brown sauce. The refried beans and rice on the side were very good too. My wife ordered the chicken enchiladas and she really liked her dinner. My daughter got flautas and hers were excellent as well. This is not American style Mexican. So you won't get as many vegetables in the wraps. What you will get is sauces that have deep flavor, meat that has better flavor, and the sides are better as well. If you've been to Mexico or the southwest you know. I'm so psyched to find this little place. They have several Mexican beers and a few others. Carry out or eat in. You'll be happy IF you like more authentic style Mexican food. It gets busy with locals at dinner. You might want to come a little early. I saw some talking about a sketchy area.... it's in an older Cuban/Mexican area, but it's not sketchy or concerning. The prices are very reasonable too!

    Burrito Chile Verde.  Very big and loaded with meat and rice & beans.  Excellent choice!

    This is my favorite Mexican food restaurant in Tampa. Everything I've tried is very good. I usely get the Tacos Mexicanos and Burrito Ranchero or Burrito Suizo. This time I tried the Burrito Chile Verde. It was excellent! Like the other burritos it was big with generous portions of meat. It will now be added to my rotation of choices. The people working there are always friendly. Just a great hidden gem.

    Shrimp soup and flautas with bean and rice.
    Carlos C.

    The place is a nice corner spot off Columba across from La Teresita that never disappoints. Service was great along with the atmosphere. Have a nice little bar if you're coming for a quick meal and just to meet some friends. Lots of options to choose from and they all have flavor. Family type of spot.

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    The food is delicious and authentic. Some of the best Mexican food you will find anywhere. Just go and try it. It's so good!

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    Hands down one of the best values in town. Top tier quality, massive portions, reasonable prices. This place is a hidden gem

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    Foods are great and great service and the 3 for me is a fantastic deal always have a good time.

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