We made a quick trip to Canby to pick up a marketplace purchase and stopped in on the recommendation of the Dutch Bros staff. This was the best food recommendation we've ever gotten. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. We will definitely be making the trip to Canby again for another go at this place! Looking forward to trying other menu items! Love finding great restaurants and really love supporting great people! Thank you for dinner! read more

El Chilito - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Canby, Oregon

Love this restaurant so much!!! One of my favorites ever. The food is so delicious and the staff is very friendly not to mention the tacos dorados are spectacular. read more

Found some good Mexican food!! You too may have been trying to find good Mexican food, so many choices and most are meh.. at best. Well after hearing so many good things I finally tried it for myself and so glad I did!! DELICIOUS, lots of options. Very friendly service :) It's a little cozy in this small location so would be hard for a big group but I do like the atmosphere so eating there is nice and to-go looks like a easy option. read more

I've driven by many times and never stopped because there is ALWAYS a line and let's be honest when you're staving ain't nobody got time to wait! So, I took advantage of the holiday weekend to sneak in. I ordered the super burrito which is SUPER HUGE! It was just ok. Not really something I'd get again. The crunchy chicken tacos were for my littles and they approved. I would of liked to see a little more meat, they looked sad. The carne asada tacos were pretty tasty but not the best I've ever had. The price is great though. read more

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So happy they reopened! Go there for authentic fast Mexican classics. First time I went in the three orders in front of me were conducted in Spanish so I knew it would be good. I'm particularly fond of their fish tacos, and they do a really good torta. read more

Delicious food! Tried the tacos, burritos, and tamales so far. All have been very tasty. Salsa's are good too. Prices are reasonable, I'll come back. read more

Worth the wait, or call ahead! They catered our family get together and the beans, rice, cheese enchiladas, pork tamales were perfect at a great price. The hot sauce is very hot and when used judiciously adds wonderful taste. They also have a self serve salsa bar with red and green along with fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro cut up. We love this place and Canby has fantastic Mexican food. read more

El Chilito - Menu of awesomeness! - Mexican Near Me - Canby, Oregon

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Love the food sooo much great prices the staff is awesome most of them recognize me because I go too much lol.

For authentic Mexican food this is the best spot in Canby. Always busy but surprisingly quick, the food is top quality, and always delicious. The staff is bubbly and willing to accommodate your needs. Any Canby resident will tell you El Chilito is the best Mexican restaurant in town. (They speak English y habla español) read more

Best breakfast burritos in town. Polite, hard working staff. Call your order in to eliminate wait time. This is a popular spot.

Last night was my first visit to El Chilito, and I can guarantee it will not be my last. We got a Carnitas plate and a chili releno plate, both were excellent. Good size portions; the Carnitas had a nice amount of meat, the seasoning was tasty, and the sides were good. Likewise with the chili releno, two large peppers, well prepared, very tasty, generous portions of sides and tortillas. read more

Friendly, great food and quick! Thanks for being open through the Rona and serving up delicious food. Love the churros!

Really really great! Service is sometimes slow BUT they are super friendly! Delicious food...absolutely love the tacos dorados, our favorite! Wonderful pick and sauces. The horchata is great as well. Again, super friendly staff. read more

Canby's best restaurant. El Chilito defines the phrase "hole in the wall". It's a tiny little place, but don't let that deter you from giving it a try. If I'm in Canby and feeling the need for really good, authentic Mexican food, I head to El Chilito to get four asada tacos (with everything) -- add their homemade hot sauce, a squeeze of lime, and some pickled jalapeños, and I'm a happy boy. Their horchata is really good too, so I've got to have one of those to wash it all down. They also have tasty burritos and quesadillas -- their al pastor is a good choice. Their beans and rice are top notch as well. The only thing keeping me from giving five stars is comparing them with my top Mexican choice in the area, Luis's Taqueria. I actually think El Chilito's asada tacos are a little tastier, but Luis's is a notch above in these key areas: homemade tortillas, atmosphere and cleanliness, and freshness of ingredients. If El Chilito starts making tortillas like Luis's, I'll put up another star. [Edit: 1/29/13] I stopped in to get a to-go lunch from El Chilito again today, and have decided to up my rating to 5 stars. I recently tried their al pastor tacos, and I actually like them *better* than the asada -- I didn't think that was possible! The al pastor has a little sweetness to it, with a rich, warm flavor that I just can't get enough of. They still don't have homemade tortillas, but I decided that if I found myself craving this place just as much as Luis's, then I'd better give it the same rating. Canby's best right here. read more

Great little Mexican restaurant with fantastic baja style fish tacos! The carne asada is also a great meal to get as well. Friendly service, but short on space so plan on getting it to go. Although a table did open up during our wait. Warmer/drier weather allows use of the picnic tables outside front. read more

El Chilito - Baja style fish tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Canby, Oregon

First timer and I was pleasantly amazed! Delicious crispy chicken tacos! Just like my Mom used to make! I won't be buying my tacos ANYWHERE else! Don't waste your time or money! This is the BEST! Thank you read more

Friendly service. I ordered Fish tacos. I will not return for these. Where's the fish? Shredded head lettuce not traditional cabbage. Given it's in farm country , you'd think they'd use local tomatoes. RE fried beans were ok Pico de Gallo bought separately was awesome read more

Made a random stop based on a third-party recommendation and SO glad I did! This is the proverbial hole-in-the-wall, and I mean that with the utmost respect. I had the super burrito with roast beef per the counter-persons recommendation. No regrets. It was huge, delicious, and cost-effective @ 9.75 U.S. There are two small tables so is essentially a take-out place. We got lucky and sat at one of the two tables. The person at the counter spoke fluent english, was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and gracious. My wife had quesadillas which were thick and plentiful. She had to take one home. I highly recommend El Chilito's and would not tule out a 50 mile round trip to eat there again. Excellent service, pricing, and food. Now go! read more

Best little taco stand around. Can't beat the carne asada street tacos. My wife loves the crispy shredded beef tacos. Only a couple of tables. We live this joint !! read more

First time trying food was so good just didn't like the tortillas as much but and had a sharp bone in one of my tacos

Love this Place! Great food. Affordable prices. Wonderful serve! Jeanette is my favorite!

Take out only. It's been a few years but the food is still great. The al pastor burrito was stuffed with yummy pork and now, instead of the fantastic green sauce on the side they will put it in the burrito! And they have champurado! Highly recommended. read more

Best food in town. We often split a burrito and beans order and still are full. Great service too

Best Mexican food in canby. It's so freaking good. I think I might be addicted and i'm okay with that.

first time going back since 2008 and the food has stayed awesome if not BETTER. great customer service ,reasonable pricing and nice surroundings. overall worth it! 10/10 recommend (Dont forget the orchata) read more

As a former lifetime resident of central California I have eaten my fair share of Mexican food. That being said I found once I moved to the PNW my options for authentic Mexican are much more limited. Here in Canby there are a handful of Mexican restaurants but nothing beats the tiny little place on the main drag named El Chilito. This place is tiny with few seats but is usually packed but service is usually fast. Authentic? You bet! Great tacos, burritos & all else! read more

My favorite place to go we drive about 40 minutes round trip for this delicious food! Good portions & friendly staff. I usually get the 2 crunchy shredded beef tacos and they're so good. Burritos are delicious as well!! Love their salas and that they give you tortilla chips with your order! Also very well priced. read more

Great place to grab a quick meal. Delicious and plentiful. Try the super quesadilla...

Holy moly. Everything was so darn delicious and filling. We had leftovers for days! Their fried jalapenos are SPICY. One of the best horchata around, too! The staff are also amazing; while we were waiting for food, we saw many people come in, and the staff were talking to them as if they were family. You can tell they have many regulars! Too bad I don't live in this town or I'd be one too read more

Years ago we used to say how great El Chalito was. How authentic it was. Back to the valley after five years. What happened? No flavor. Now the price is $$ and it's not worth it. Sorry to see this happen. read more

I love this place. Good prices and they don't skimp on anything. Big chunks of chicken in everything I I've ordered. I easily make everything two meals because of the portion sizes. Carne asada tacos are delicious. Small place and family owned. I wish they'd open a bigger place so I could sit and have a margarita but sadly no bar. Still doesnt hold me back from going though. Very friendly every time I've been in there as well. No take out menus so here ya go. read more

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If you want awesome Mexican food at awesome prices, El Chilito is the place to be. Great food, great prices and great people. If you haven't tried a Super Burrito there, you have not lived. Get and you will not be disappointed. Be aware there can be a small wait, but IT IS WORTH IT! read more

A great little place to get your taco fix! The food is awesome and the service is friendly. Best to call in your order before you get there and take it home, the place is small and very busy. Best Tacos and Burritos in town! read more

This place is SO GOOD!! Not only is the food on point, but the staff is just so friendly. As a Mexican that grew up in Southern California, I don't often approve of the Mexican food in the Pacific Northwest, but I whole heartedly approve of El Chilito. read more

Not terrible, just doesn't stand out for any particular reason. Limited supply of salsas (mild red and mild verde).

Yummy authentic Mexican food. I usually get 2 chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. The shop's always poppin so you know it's that good

It can be very easy to miss El Chilito - and I almost did, myself. While driving through Canby, I was looking for a bite when I can across this tiny restaurant - two tables, a small counter, and some outside seats are all the accommodations it could afford - but even after getting out of my car, I knew i was in for a treat. El Chilito is perhaps the single best example of authentic Mexican cooking in Oregon - everything from the asada tacos to the rich and flavorful menudo is cooked with great attention to even the smallest of sensory details, with plenty of fixings to add whatever zest you wish to your meal! Also, be sure to get their homemade guacamole - talk about rich and delicious! I live in Beaverton, but am never ashamed to take the time to head to Canby for a truly authentic Mexican experience! read more

A step above fast food! You do not have long to wait after you order and the menu is extensive. Enchiladas, and chile rellenos, and tamales were so good! read more

I am from San Diego and am SO happy I have found some authentic Mexican food. This was my second time here, and it proved the first visit was not a fluke. Ordered the Carne Asada plate. Healthy portion with beans, corn tortillas, lettuce, tomato, rice and a scoop of guacamole. Definitely enough for 2 people. Food is flavorful and beef was seasoned perfect. Both times there has been a bit of a wait for my food, which only tells me everything is made fresh. And worth the wait!!! read more

I've tried this place 5 times now throughout the last 2 years, I like a lot of things about this place, and it seems like they'd have great tacos- but the quality in meats they choose I wasn't very impressed with. Fish tacos is a boxed fish stick. Steak was shredded and mushy. Chicken wasn't that great but was better... The most flavorful thing would be the pickled carrots and peppers. I feel like there's so much potential but they are slacking in one key element QUALITY MEAT. Makes me sad. I want amazing tacos. I'm sure they have other items that might be better, just not the tacos. read more