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(512) 382-3797
2219 Manor Rd
(Chestnut Avenue)
Austin,
TX
78722
30.284411
-97.718413
Neighborhood: Upper Boggy Creek
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm
Sat 8am-10pm
Sun 8am-9pm
Parking:
Lot, Street
Last updated 8.18.09
What People Are Saying About El Chilito
The Editor
Alexandra Richmond
Citysearch
Opening multiple locations is a classic move for successful Austin restauranteurs. This is probably the closest offspring from the original; they're on the same street, serving virtually identical menus. This location is super casual, with a fishbowl-esque kitchen and what can be called partially indoor seating (There's a roof but only screened-in walls.) Guests watch tomatoes roasting, for smoky salsa, and tortillas warming on huge grills. Salads, stuffed burritos, and perfect tacos are perpetually in demand and keep the flow of traffic in and out of this stand brisk.
12/17/09
Pricey but wonderful!
by Big Ham at Citysearch
The Conchinita Pibil and Tinga de Pollo are my favorite. My girlfriend gets the Picadillo or the Carne Asada tacos. The food is great, the drink selection superb, but the prices are rather high (once you addon should-be included items like guac and sour cream). You kinda get the idea that the staff would just as soon stab you in the eye as serve you metabolic sustenance. Gotta sport the leather cuz the In-Crowd frequents... oh yeah...
- Pros: great food, look trendy while eating :)
- Cons: prices are high, staff disinterested
02/12/09
Good stuff
by timothompson at Citysearch
I'm excited that we finally got an El Chilito in downtown Austin. There's a dearth of good, cheap lunch places here, especially since we lost the Torchy's on 6th street. I love having breakfast taco and a Mexican Coke with a side of black beans. The employees are really friendly as well.
- Pros: Quick and cheap tacos
- Cons: Sometimes crowded
The Details on El Chilito
Know Before You Go:
During extreme weather, order your food to go. Though covered, all seating is outdoors and largely open to the elements.
The Extras:
Savvy downtown professionals and thrifty neighborhood residents enjoy the fact that El Chile's popular tomato salsa is also available here.
What to Drink:
If mineral water or organic, Fair Trade coffee isn't your bag, how about beer, sangria, or agua fresca with seasonal fruit?
