When Regular Fries Aren’t Enough
There’s a specific moment when regular fries stop being satisfying — when you want something with substance, protein, and actual flavor. That’s the moment carne asada fries were invented for.
Chiltepin Mexican Grill in Colorado Springs has been serving one of the best versions in the city, and if you haven’t tried them yet, this post will explain exactly what you’re missing.
What Makes Carne Asada Fries Worth Ordering
Carne asada fries are exactly what they sound like — a base of crispy fries loaded with grilled, marinated beef, then topped with the kind of extras that take fries from side dish to full meal. At Chiltepin, the build is:
- Crispy fries as the base
- Grilled carne asada — marinated skirt or flank steak cooked over high heat for a slightly charred, deeply savory bite
- Beans
- Nacho cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh pico de gallo
The whole thing comes in at $14.04 — a price that makes sense once you see the portion. This isn’t a small order of dressed-up fries. It’s a full meal that happens to be built on a fry base.
The Carne Asada at Chiltepin
Carne asada is grilled, marinated beef — typically flank or skirt steak — seasoned with citrus, garlic, and spices and cooked over high heat. The high heat is what gives it that slightly charred edge that makes it distinct from other braised or slow-cooked proteins.
At Chiltepin, the carne asada is one of the restaurant’s signature proteins, and it appears across the menu in tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, enchiladas, and nachos. The carne asada fries give you the full effect of the protein — plenty of it, with toppings that complement rather than compete.
Carne Asada Fries vs. Carne Asada Nachos
Chiltepin also offers Carne Asada Nachos ($14.04) — same protein, same toppings, but on a base of chips instead of fries. Both are worth trying, but they’re different experiences:
- Fries: denser base, holds toppings differently, more of a meal-in-a-bowl feel
- Nachos: crunchier, better for sharing, easier to eat if you’re splitting with someone
Both are popular. If you can’t decide, the fries are the better standalone meal — the nachos are better for sharing.
Order Ahead or Walk In
Carne Asada Fries are available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery through Chiltepin’s online ordering system at chiltepinmxgrill.com. If you’re ordering delivery, they travel well — the fry base holds up, and the toppings stay in place.
Chiltepin is open Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 10 PM and Friday and Saturday from 6:30 AM to midnight. Located at 3855 Astrozon Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916.
If you’ve been looking for carne asada fries in Colorado Springs that actually deliver on the promise, Chiltepin is worth the stop.
