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    Los Tres Chilitos

    4.1 (244 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pancita
    Mel T.

    My husband always requests a Mexican feast for his birthday and Los Tres Chilitos delivered (literally and figuratively). We ordered on a Wednesday at a weird time, for a late lunch/early dinner at around 4. We had leftovers and then some, although the leftovers were definitely not great the next day, so I wouldn't recommend over ordering like we did. Here is everything we ate: Milanesa Pollo Torta - honestly, this one is a classic. You can't go wrong with a torta, especially one with breaded chicken Pancita (tripe soup served with a side of rice and tortillas) - I've never had Mexican tripe soup before so I was intrigued, and also was in the mood for soup. This was a little too rich for my taste. Squeezing some lime into it helped a bit though Combo #6 (grilled skirt steak with avocado salad, cactus, baby onions, and a flauta) - the steak looks like it has the potential to be dry and chewy but luckily, it was the complete opposite. They also give a good portion size for $20 Mole Tamale (shredded chicken breast in mole sauce) - this was not bad. I think it may have been one of only a handful of times I've eaten a tamale. Not something I'd usually order Pastor Tlayudas (large crispy tortilla, topped with your meat of choice, refried beans, lettuce, avocado, pico, and cheese) - I have never had one of these before nor have I even heard of it when I saw it on the menu. Thank you LTC for bringing this into our lives. This was the star of the show. It was also a lot bigger than we expected. It's pretty much the size of a large pizza and is loaded with toppings. Would definitely order this again but this is one of those things you need to finish because it doesn't taste the best the next day. I would probably get something other than al pastor though, because it was a bit dry. Definitely want to check this place out in person next time - especially since burritos are not available on any of the delivery apps for some reason.

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    John M.

    This is a very authentic Mexican food place. I have been here a couple of times and love the food. Most of the customers are Spanish speaking so the menu is mostly in Spanish with some English. Also the waitresses mainly speak Spanish with some English. They are very friendly. The first time I went I had the Quesadilla Mexicana - it is slightly different to the quesadilla commonly served in America. It was very delicious and definitely recommend trying it. The next time I tried the been tongue tacos, and also "gorditas mixtas" where you can pick two flavors (I had chicken and then Mexican cheese). The serving size is very large and I was very full afterwards. The flavor was good, and they also serve complimentary chips and salsa while you are waiting for the food. The prices are very good - around $13-14 for a large meal for one person, under $20 including tax and tip. The food also comes quickly and is very delicious and filling. They have a lot of different authentic Mexican food options - far more than the usual tacos, burritos etc. If you are in the area and want some cheap, tasty and filling Mexican food then I would certainly recommend coming to this place.

    1. Tinga Pollo Gorditas
    Single Gal C.

    I've not had this great of Mexican food since living in Texas! Holy cow it's so good and the staff is so nice! Definitely stop and check out this gem of a restaurant

    Enchiladas Suizas
    Ipsita D.

    I ordered the enchiladas suizas...it was a bit soggy by the time it arrived since there was a lot of sauce. The sauce was spicier than I expected but not overwhelmingly so & I liked the taste. Wasn't a fan of the rice that came with it. Given all the good reviews I would like to try some other things on the menu!

    Tip automatically added to order for 3ppl (1 adult 2 kids) . Read your receipt carefully.
    Sharon M.

    Definitely out go to spot in the Heights for good authentic Mexican food! Their Nachos are always on our table at every visit. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately I did not take pics of the food from my last visit. The only issue I have is they seem to have started adding 18% tip automatically to the bill regardless of ppl . It was only myself and my 2 kids and they added the tip to the bill. Just make sure you check your bill before accidentally tipping twice.

    Mole con pollo
    Rosibel S.

    Small restaurant but with a lot of life. We came to May 5th and they had live performance. My chicken was a bit cold but not sure if it was cause the door was open and it was cold out. You being your own liquor or beer and the drinks don't have liquor unless you bring your own to add. I love margaritas but not the frozen ones and that all they had. Liked the Music but wasn't crazy about the drinks or food. The tacos looked good though, have a lot of meat

    Pollo Enchiladas - salsa verde
    Marie C.

    I ordered delivery from here on a Friday night. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with the salsa verde sauce and chicken enfrijoladas. This was my first time trying these dishes. I ordered these because of the great reviews and ohh boy it was good. The portions were huge and the food tasted really good. The wait time for delivery was not bad. Next time I will go to the restaurant to try their other dishes. Overall, Food: 5/5 Portion: 5/5 Delivery time: 5/5 Price: 5/5

    Guacamole
    Stephanie Y.

    Cheap, authentic Mexican food? Yes, please. Now, this isn't your trendy, downtown, Taqueria-type Mexican spot. This is casual, authentic joint serving up some delicious and cheap Mexican food. If you know Spanish, the better. Order the guacamole, so fresh and for the price, not a bad portion. I prefer mine with a bit of kick, but this was oh so creamy and good.The complimentary chips and salsa area always welcome, although I wish the bowl of salsa was a bit bigger. The guy ordered up a platter chock full of spicy pork, chorizo, steamed cactus, scallions and of course rice, beans, tortillas. This was all for about $10-$12. He loved every bite. I snagged a bite of the spicy pork and cactus and 'twas delicious; definitely a great option for all you paleo peoples out there. I went with the green chicken enchiladas that came with rice and beans. The green sauce had a nice kick to it and I'm glad I went with it over the red or mole options. The interesting aspect of the enchilada's were that the inner corn tortilla was steamed, but looks like the outer tortilla was baked making it crispy. I actually prefer soft tortillas throughout, but this was an interesting take and definitely added a bit of crunch, but also making it a bit difficult to eat with a knife and fork. When asking for water they bring over the bottle (it's only about $1), but just a heads up. Overall, dinner with a nice 20% tip was about $40 for more than enough food for two people. Definitely explore the Heights and check out this gem!

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    This was decent small portions on the chips like everything else on the island way overpriced.

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    11 months ago

    Me encantó,muy buena la comida y excelente servicio al cliente,una chica me hizo un jugo especial súper rico. 10/10

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    Mé cobraron la propina sin avisar, y ademas la pina colada estaba llena de hielo, casi sin bebida.

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    2 years ago

    Our favorite Mexican place. Can't get wrong with anything on their menu. Good service and ambiance too.

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    Ordered dinner for me and my dock workers! Fast and efficient food was good for the price! Showed up very fast for an order of 10

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    S/o to the Yelp event for sponsoring some of my food (cuz obviously you gotta get more when you…read morecan, duh!). That being said, the habanero sweet orange sauce and the elite corn they have from the sides menu... Best things I ate there! I don't even know what that orange mayo like sauce was on that corn but it made me sad knowing I only had two cute baby corns to eat, I just wanted to keep getting kernels in my teeth for that cob. And the habanero sauce, was downright slurpable. I didn't bother drizzling when you can just take a shot of it after every bite of either taco, burrito, whatever you get. Had to separate this paragraph for the tacos I got. I got 4 tacos. A pollo pastor, a shredded chicken, regular pollo, and regular carne asada. Now pollo and carne asada, nothing too special. Standard but with the way they sauce it and present it, I can say solid taco. The pollo pastor...as someone who can't eat pork, this was a blast to eat. They use mini chunk pineapple and put a good amount of condiments to balance it all out. Chicken not dry and super flavorful. Also enjoy the single tortilla over double. Less carbs. Now that shredded chicken. While not dry, I don't know where that bite was taking me. I just wasn't feeling it and I can't pinpoint why. I don't know if it's the extra stuff on top of it, or the fact that the corn was my fave but the side sauces didn't help. I'd def come back for the other 3 but not that shredded one. That limonada was sooooo good and refreshing! I thought I'd get horchata when I had the chance but because that limonada was hitting right, didn't even bother. And the fact it's like unlimited refills if you get a drink, totally worth it! Overall, I appreciate the patience of the manager and cashier. They were really nice and helpful. The interior was sick too. Repurpose lockers for chairs. Baseball stadium chairs. Definitely tight but just right. I was struggling finding spots for Mexican food, I have a pretty high standard for it, but I'll give this a solid/perfection score lol

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