Chile Lindo – Mexican
Chile Lindo invites guests into a vibrant celebration of Chilean soul, where the golden, flaky crusts of hand-folded empanadas give way to savory fillings like the traditional Pino or the smoky, spiced heat of Merkén. The air is rich with the comforting aroma of sweet corn from bubbling bowls of Pastel de Choclo, while bright, zesty spoonfuls of house-made pebre add a refreshing kick to every authentic bite. It is a cozy haven where the warmth of South American hospitality meets bold, rustic flavors, creating an experience that feels like a flavorful escape to the heart of Santiago.
2943, 16th Street http://chilelindo.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, high-fiber, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Empanadas
Artisanal Chilean empanadas baked fresh daily with hand-kneaded dough.
- Classic Pino - $10: Certified Angus beef, onions, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, raisins, black olive, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Goooool al Merkén - $10: Certified Angus beef, onions, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, black olive, a slice of hard-boiled egg, and smoky Mapuche spice (Merkén). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pollo - $10: Roasted Mary's organic chicken marinated in rosemary and fresh oregano, onions, salt, pepper, raisins, sliced green olives, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Jamón y Queso - $10: Ham, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese with a jalapeño kick. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chilanga - $10: Mozzarella and cheddar cheese with a jalapeño kick. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegan - $10: Plant-based ground, onions, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, raisins, and a black olive. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Cocktail Empanadas - $4.95: Two-bite size versions of traditional fillings. Pre-order only.
Main Courses
- Pastel de Choclo - $29.95: Chilean corn casserole with seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, bell peppers, raisins, black olives, hard-boiled egg, and Mary's organic chicken thigh, topped with ground corn and Italian basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
Sides
- Pebre (2 oz) - $0.5: Mild Chilean salsa with yellow chili peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, bell pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon.
- Pebre (14 oz) - $6: Mild Chilean salsa with yellow chili peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, bell pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon.
Desserts
- Meringue Kisses with Manjar - $2.5: Delicate meringue kisses joined by creamy manjar (Chilean dulce de leche). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Chilean Alfajores - $8: Homemade baked wafers joined by manjar and rolled in coconut flakes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Principes - $10: Crisp baked wafer shells filled with manjar and topped with soft meringue. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Milhojas Cake (Slice) - $10: Flaky puff pastry layered with manjar and crushed walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Milhojas Cake (Small) - $60: Serves 20+. Flaky puff pastry layered with manjar and crushed walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Milhojas Cake (Large) - $120: Serves 35+. Flaky puff pastry layered with manjar and crushed walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Chantilly Cake (Large) - $95: Sponge cake layered with manjar, fresh whipped Chantilly cream, and pineapple chunks. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Meringue Chantilly Cake (Small) - $45: Meringue discs layered with fresh whipped Chantilly cream and fresh raspberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Meringue Chantilly Cake (Large) - $85: Meringue discs layered with fresh whipped Chantilly cream and fresh raspberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coke Classic - $2
- Diet Coke - $2
- Sprite - $2
- Bottled Coke - $3.5: Classic cola flavor in a bottle.
- Bottled Fanta - $3.5
- San Pellegrino - $2.5
- Coconut Water - $3.5: Refreshing and hydrating young coconut water.
- Topo Chico - $3.5
- Bottled Water - $2