Chiltepes

[Pete]

According to their website, the revised re-opening date is May 9th.

[soonerguru]

Looking forward to this.

[John Knight]

New signage is up!

[Pete]

Nice!

Website still says they plan to re-open May 9th, which is this Friday.

[warreng88]

Not sure if you can tell from John Knight's picture, but they have a pretty descent sized patio area that encompasses just south of the Plaza district sign on the corner to the western edge and goes down to the south before reconnecting to the restaurant on the east side.

[NWOKCGuy]

I saw papusas on the menu and that's all that mattered to me.... Haven't had any since Cocina Guatelinda closed their doors.

I sure do miss Guatelinda.

[OKC plaza]

Just talked to the owner, and he said they HAVE to be open by June. I asked why June was the deadline and he said "for the World Cup!"

They are also lending us their patio/donating food for our Friends of the Plaza VIP area for LIVE this Friday!

[Pete]

Just talked to the owner, and he said they HAVE to be open by June. I asked why June was the deadline and he said "for the World Cup!"

They are also lending us their patio/donating food for our Friends of the Plaza VIP area for LIVE this Friday!

So, they are not necessarily going to open this Friday?

[OKC plaza]

So, they are not necessarily going to open this Friday?

No, looks like June is the new goal.

[Pete]

Thanks to warren for these photos:

[trousers]

I thought I saw a Chiletepes van yesterday next door to their building?
Didn't stop as I had just left Rafita's.

[Pete]

From their Facebook page:

Good evening everyone sorry I havent been able to post or update here been real busy trying to open up! Sadly we are not going to be able to open up tomorrow but we will keep u updated on when we open! The restaurant is up and ready to open just inspections have been holding us back as soon as all inspections are over with we will open but we just need a couple more so it should be in these next couple of weeks! Thank you all for your patience and bearing with us!

[warreng88]

Drive by last night and they have a sign out with an opening date of June 27th.

[Pete]

That's Friday!

Can't wait to hear what people say about the improvements and menu.

It's a pretty big space and will bring much more life to the Plaza.

[Urbanized]

I'm excited about this one. Those food pics look fantastic.

[Bullbear]

its about time!.. I ate there frequently before the remodel. I haven't been eating at the truck so I miss this place!.. the bright side is a have discovered Rafitas while they were closed for remodel.. not the same food obviously but another great place to eat. I am excited about the opening!

[Pete]

This is from the Plaza District's FB Page:

[Bullbear]

Soft opening pics from the plaza's FB page.

[Mr. Cotter]

This makes me so happy. A neighborhood changes, and a long time tenant adapts to the change rather than being pushed out. Everyone wins.

[Pete]

^

Yes, absolutely!

Really a nice story and I bet they continue their great success.

Somebody needs to get over there this weekend and provide a full report!

[Roger S]

Somebody needs to get over there this weekend and provide a full report!

If they get opened for lunch tomorrow. I plan on being there.... I haven't had any Guatemalen cuisine since Cocina Guatelinda closed their doors.

[Bullbear]

I use to eat at Guatalinda often as well and you wont be disapointed in Chiltepes. I plan on going to Chiltepes tomorrow and if not then at some point over the weekend.

[Roger S]

Well now there is a possibility we may be running up to try Revolve Pizza for lunch tomorrow. So it's either going to be Friday, depending on what others decide, or Monday... Regardless I've been waiting anxiously for Chiltepes to re-open and it will probably make it's way into my regular lunch rotation.

[warreng88]

This makes me so happy. A neighborhood changes, and a long time tenant adapts to the change rather than being pushed out. Everyone wins.

Great point. I met the owner and his son at the State of the Plaza meeting in April and they couldn't have been nicer and happier about expanding. They loved that people in the area liked the idea and were excited about the guatemalan/mexican cuisine as opposed to something more familiar to the people of the area like burgers, BBQ or just another sandwich place. I have a feeling this will add a lot to the area and will help 16th street expand more to the west.

[Roger S]

Some co-workers and I tried Chiltepes for lunch. They did an incredible job remodeling that building and the food was great. Think I liked it even more than I did Cocina Guatelinda.

They are not serving the full menu until July 11th but they still had a good selection of food to try.

Papusas

Soft open menu