What is the best thing to get at Chilis?

[xmas1997]

I have a gift card, but don't know what to order.
What is good? What would you get there, and why?
I will be alone since my wife is not able to go.

[ohmwrecker]

I don't really eat at places like that unless I'm traveling, but if I have to, I usually just order a burger.

[The Gemini Method]

Getting out of there is the best thing to get...But if you must, usually like ^^ said--I usually just get a appetizer and a blue moon or something simple.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

I have a gift card, but don't know what to order.
What is good? What would you get there, and why?
I will be alone since my wife is not able to go.

Oh noes! Did she dieded?

[m>s]

Chicken sandwich is good

[Oh, Gee!!]

Alcohol. Fuck the food, its glorified fast food. Thats what i use gift cards to chain restaurants

[Drachen]

.. Outta there

[silverblk mystix]

Nachos

[SupremeGuy]

Not in the menu anymore but most places will still make it: the cajun chicken sandwich.

[KarmaKarma]

Alcohol. Fuck the food, its glorified fast food. Thats what i use gift cards to chain restaurants


yup.
alcohol. margarita.
skip a meal there.
go for chips and salsa

[xmas1997]

Nachos

Just the nachos?
I am hungry.

[xmas1997]

yup.
alcohol. margarita.
skip a meal there.
go for chips and salsa

I might have 1 margarita on the rocks, but I want some delicious food.
Someone said the baby back ribs.

[Biernutz]

Enchilada soup. Don't go to the one on 281 and 1604.....dirty and bad service.....

[xmas1997]

Enchilada soup. Don't go to the one on 281 and 1604.....dirty and bad service.....

Damn, that is the one closest to me and the hospital.

[silverblk mystix]

Just the nachos?
I am hungry.


With chicken...they are a full meal - they load em up with a few other things.

[DMC]

Directions to a better place to eat.

[cantthinkofanything]

You should be able to use that at Macaroni Grill or On The Border. They're better than Chili's. Just don't expect Red Lobster.

[Blake]

Damn, that is the one closest to me and the hospital.

Off Sonterra?

There's another Chili's up 281 at Stone Oak Pkwy.

I like the southwestern egg rolls and a presidente Margarita, but that's about it

[Bender]

Don't go to the one on 281 and 1604.....dirty and bad service.....
been there once, we liked it. was not busy and food was pretty good.

The one at the Forum is always packed and always has a waiting line.

I don't wait at restaurants.

[DMC]

been there once, we liked it. was not busy and food was pretty good.

The one at the Forum is always packed and always has a waiting line.

I don't wait at restaurants.

Then you probably don't go to good ones.

[Spurs9]

Top shelf margarita on the rocks. Any food with it will taste decent, burgers aren't bad.

[xmas1997]

I got the ribeye and a margarita on the rocks.
A word to the wise, don't get the ribeye at Chilis, but the margarita was great.

[DPG21920]

Not being mean, but is there any less thoughtful gift than a Chili's gift card :lol? I mean, I am sure someone was being nice and that should be what matters, but damn..

[Relevancy]

wait don't they sell supposedly mexican food there? you should just hit a real mexican restaurant op if that's the case

[DJR210]

Beer and enchilada soup

Edit: philly cheesesteak was good, but those faggots took it off the menu

[Leetonidas]

I know everyone thinks Chili's sucks but I don't care tbh I think it's decent for the price and in my experience their alcohol wasn't too pricey and their mixed drinks were pretty tall and strong. The honey chipotle chicken crispers are delicious imo

[xmas1997]

Not being mean, but is there any less thoughtful gift than a Chili's gift card :lol? I mean, I am sure someone was being nice and that should be what matters, but damn..

I understand. Actually it was gift to a friend and he needed some money so he sold it to me. I didn't really want the card, but he was in a bind.

[xmas1997]

Not being mean, but is there any less thoughtful gift than a Chili's gift card :lol? I mean, I am sure someone was being nice and that should be what matters, but damn..

I understand. Actually it was gift to a friend and he needed some money so he sold it to me. I didn't really want the card, but he was in a bind.

[m>s]

Then you probably don't go to good ones.

'emcee with the snobby "i'm better than you" goods per par etc

who else is rich? etc

[DMC]

Us rich folks have to represent.

[mrsmaalox]

Yea a giftcard would be the only way I'd eat there. Haven't been in a few years but the last couple of times before that, the food was terrible.

[DMC]

Yea a giftcard would be the only way I'd eat there. Haven't been in a few years but the last couple of times before that, the food was terrible.

So you'll eat something terrible if it's free? I have a suggestion for you but it might require some manual labor first.

[baseline bum]

Chili's is overpriced, but it ain't nasty like Applebees. Their burgers are pretty good.

[unleashbaynes]

Then you probably don't go to good ones.

Crofl rich people don't wait in lines.

[DMC]

Crofl rich people don't wait in lines.

Crofl exactly.. but you would have to in order to eat where I eat.

[cantthinkofanything]

I got the ribeye and a margarita on the rocks.
A word to the wise, don't get the ribeye at Chilis, but the margarita was great.

Ugh. You're depressing as hell today. Your wife is at the hospital, you're posting on SpursTalk all day, then you go to Chili's for a steak and Margarita. Then back to SpursTalk.

[m>s]

Us rich folks have to represent.
When are we going to fish from your yacht sipping on margaritas brah

[unleashbaynes]

Crofl exactly.. but you would have to in order to eat where I eat.

What. No. If something involves waiting in a line you just send someone to do it for you.

[mrsmaalox]

So you'll eat something terrible if it's free? I have a suggestion for you but it might require some manual labor first.

Well I would try something, like to give them a chance. Maybe the food got tons better since the last time I was there. And those places usually have some pretty decadent desserts. Whew, 2 Long Island Iced Teas and one of those double whammy chocolate molten lava bomb cakes----I'd pass out for like 12 hours---great gift! Manual labor? No thank you!

[Blake]

Not being mean, but is there any less thoughtful gift than a Chili's gift card :lol? I mean, I am sure someone was being nice and that should be what matters, but damn..

I once got a $25 gift card to CompUSA. WTF was I supposed to get there for $25?

[DMX7]

I once got a $25 gift card to CompUSA. WTF was I supposed to get there for $25?

Some blank burnable CDs, a computer mouse -- I don't know, you could have got something.

[DPG21920]

I once got a $25 gift card to CompUSA. WTF was I supposed to get there for $25?

:lol Wow, incredible.

[DPG21920]

Chili's is overpriced, but it ain't nasty like Applebees. Their burgers are pretty good.

I have never been to an Applebees. I never saw options and thought to myself, I'll actively choose that place :lol. Same with Black Eyed Pea and several other places like that. I can't say I haven't TGIF'd or Chilis'd a few times, but unless I lose the White Elephant Gift Exchange, I try not to go...

[DPG21920]

I understand. Actually it was gift to a friend and he needed some money so he sold it to me. I didn't really want the card, but he was in a bind.

That was nice of you. He probably thought you would buy the gift card and then take him to dinner with it :lol

[Blake]

Some blank burnable CDs, a computer mouse -- I don't know, you could have got something.

that's what I ended up with. Overpriced CDs that I had to drive out of my way to get.

Hell, I'm not even sure the place is still around

[DPG21920]

Not regarding the OP, but if you are going to give a thoughtless gift, just do cash. People like it, they can use if for whatever they want & even though it's thoughtless at least they aren't pigeon-holed into getting something they don't like anyways.

[Blake]

Not regarding the OP, but if you are going to give a thoughtless gift, just do cash. People like it, they can use if for whatever they want & even though it's thoughtless at least they aren't pigeon-holed into getting something they don't like anyways.

troof

[DMX7]

that's what I ended up with. Overpriced CDs that I had to drive out of my way to get.

Hell, I'm not even sure the place is still around

I don't think it is.

[DD]

If you're a POF member that Chilii's card will go a long way

[crc21209]

Meh, Chili's isnt as bad as some people in here make it out to be. I've had worse :lol

[sandman]

After living in the UK for a year and eating shitty British food, I thoroughly enjoyed the Chili's in Dubai. Along with Outback, Texas Roadhouse, Pei Wei, Johnny Rockets, Applebees. Only American food here is the fast food joints. Chili's (and other middle of the road American restaurants) tastes great when normally forced to choose between bland bangers and mash, or curry. I freaking hate curry. Man, I freaking ate better in Kuwait last week than I do in the UK. Pitiful...

[DarrinS]

Margarita chicken with rice and black beans is pretty good -- probably healthy as well.

[cantthinkofanything]

Well I would try something, like to give them a chance. Maybe the food got tons better since the last time I was there. And those places usually have some pretty decadent desserts. Whew, 2 Long Island Iced Teas and one of those double whammy chocolate molten lava bomb cakes----I'd pass out for like 12 hours---great gift! Manual labor? No thank you!

I don't think you can put drinks on a gift card.

[Blake]

I don't think you can put drinks on a gift card.

i thought xmas just said that's what he did

[TE]

Soup and salad with some beers (micheladas) does the trick for me.

[cantthinkofanything]

i thought xmas just said that's what he did

He said a lot of things. IDK...I don't know if it's dependent on the state but I'm pretty sure that I've tried to use a gift card to buy drinks and they didn't allow it.

[Blake]

He said a lot of things. IDK...I don't know if it's dependent on the state but I'm pretty sure that I've tried to use a gift card to buy drinks and they didn't allow it.

It seems like cash so I'm not sure why it would matter.

I think most coupons such as "20% off your total" don't allow it

[cantthinkofanything]

It seems like cash so I'm not sure why it would matter.

I think most coupons such as "20% off your total" don't allow it

I don't know either. Thought I remembered it. You're right though...it could have been a % off coupon. Makes sense.

[DMC]

I once got a $25 gift card to CompUSA. WTF was I supposed to get there for $25?

My dad bought my sister a $25 gift card to Universal Studios. She lives in Jefferson City Missouri. He had no idea what it was.

[DMC]

Well I would try something, like to give them a chance. Maybe the food got tons better since the last time I was there. And those places usually have some pretty decadent desserts. Whew, 2 Long Island Iced Teas and one of those double whammy chocolate molten lava bomb cakes----I'd pass out for like 12 hours---great gift! Manual labor? No thank you!

I was trying to be raunchy. I need practice I guess.

[leemajors]

It seems like cash so I'm not sure why it would matter.

I think most coupons such as "20% off your total" don't allow it

groupons and the like generally say food only

[DMC]

What. No. If something involves waiting in a line you just send someone to do it for you.

I don't wait. There's always a table available when I arrive.

[Blake]

I don't wait. There's always a table available when I arrive.

McDonalds is neat like that

[Blake]

My dad bought my sister a $25 gift card to Universal Studios. She lives in Jefferson City Missouri. He had no idea what it was.

:lol that wins

[DMC]

McDonalds is neat like that

I wouldn't know but I'll take your word on it. I've gotten some dirty looks from people when the chef comes out to greet me and suddenly there's a table open for me and they've been waiting for half an hour or so. You don't have to be rich for that to happen, you just have to frequent certain restaurants. If it's chef owned, that chef knows you and they often take care of their best customers.

[cantthinkofanything]

I wouldn't know but I'll take your word on it. I've gotten some dirty looks from people when the chef comes out to greet me and suddenly there's a table open for me and they've been waiting for half an hour or so. You don't have to be rich for that to happen, you just have to frequent certain restaurants. If it's chef owned, that chef knows you and they often take care of their best customers.

Same here. I usually just breeze through and shoot a fart at the saps waiting for a table. If they get too uppity, I'll just turn, bow up, and give them the look that says, "yeah...I'm rich...but I can make it rain with my fists as well". They stand there praying for a friend to pull them out of the oncoming beating. I just tip my imaginary hat..."gentlemen, enjoy your wait"...and head to my table over in the corner that overlooks the lake.

[unleashbaynes]

I don't wait. There's always a table available when I arrive.

And a bottle of your favorite drink uncorked and poured up:toast

[cantthinkofanything]

And a bottle of your favorite drink uncorked and poured up:toast

why the fuck would someone want their wine pre-poured?

[DMC]

Same here. I usually just breeze through and shoot a fart at the saps waiting for a table. If they get too uppity, I'll just turn, bow up, and give them the look that says, "yeah...I'm rich...but I can make it rain with my fists as well". They stand there praying for a friend to pull them out of the oncoming beating. I just tip my imaginary hat..."gentlemen, enjoy your wait"...and head to my table over in the corner that overlooks the lake.

^ Obligatory 2 cents from the 9 year old mentality crowd who thinks farts are funny.

[DMC]

And a bottle of your favorite drink uncorked and poured up:toast

I'm not much of a wine drinker.

[cantthinkofanything]

I'm not much of a wine drinker.

Your mom is. Drinks wine and smokes polls. Poker in the front, liquor in the rear. what....what!?!?!?!?!??!

[DMC]

Your mom is. Drinks wine and smokes polls. Poker in the front, liquor in the rear. what....what!?!?!?!?!??!

^Guitardude27 wannabe

[cantthinkofanything]

I don't get the reference.

[Spur|n|Austin]

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[tlongII]

Chips and Salsa.

[koriwhat]

if i get anything there it's the honey chipotle crispers, substitute the fries for rice, chop and mix everything up like a kfc bowl.

[POPownsJackson]

I know everyone thinks Chili's sucks but I don't care tbh I think it's decent for the price and in my experience their alcohol wasn't too pricey and their mixed drinks were pretty tall and strong. The honey chipotle chicken crispers are delicious imo
this

also, is chilis that place with those delicious ass biscuits?

[cantthinkofanything]

this

also, is chilis that place with those delicious ass biscuits?

No. That's Red Lobster. It's in a class by itself.

[koriwhat]

No. That's Red Lobster. It's in a class by itself.

i always get sick from red lobster's... yuck! if you want some good bread try texas roadhouse!

[DJR210]

:lol @ GuitardDude27 reference. That's fuckin classic

[Biernutz]

i always get sick from red lobster's... yuck! if you want some good bread try texas roadhouse!

:tu They are always warm and you get that Cinnamon type of spread to put on them.... Roadhouse on 281

[DJR210]

i always get sick from red lobster's... yuck! if you want some good bread try texas roadhouse!

I'm full on bread, beer, and peanuts before my food arrives everytime

[leemajors]

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:lol

[benefactor]

I haven't been to Chili's in a long time either. There never was much I liked there. If I'm going to a place in this category it's going to be Cheddars. If I want something a step up from that but I don't want to blow ton of cash BJ's is my go to. Their in house beers are great.

[DD]

No. That's Red Lobster. It's in a class by itself.

hell yes...i swear they put heroin in those fuckers

[cantthinkofanything]

i always get sick from red lobster's... yuck! if you want some good bread try texas roadhouse!

wot??? RL is one of the best of the chains and the best in the seafood business. Unless you go down to the coast, you'll have a hard time finding better seafood in Texas.
It's also got a decent atmosphere. I pretty rarely go out in anything other than shorts and t shirt but I'll throw on some Dockers and a button down if we're going to the Lobster.

[leemajors]

wot??? RL is one of the best of the chains and the best in the seafood business. Unless you go down to the coast, you'll have a hard time finding better seafood in Texas.
It's also got a decent atmosphere. I pretty rarely go out in anything other than shorts and t shirt but I'll throw on some Dockers and a button down if we're going to the Lobster.

not only that, you can use your outback and olive garden gift cards at any of the restaurants!

[cantthinkofanything]

not only that, you can use your outback and olive garden gift cards at any of the restaurants!

better hurry on that...they just sold the Lobster

[leemajors]

better hurry on that...they just sold the Lobster

i guess that was the only valuable one

[The Gemini Method]

Are you liable to get shot at the Lobsters in TX like you are here in CA? Man, those places attract the unsavory kind.

[baseline bum]

No. That's Red Lobster. It's in a class by itself.

Their plates are so-so, but those biscuits always make any trip there awesome.

[baseline bum]

not only that, you can use your outback and olive garden gift cards at any of the restaurants!

Man, Outback blows. For the same price Texas Land and Cattle just shits all over them. Every time I have gone to Outback and ordered my steak rare I get the piece of shit medium. Every time at TXLC it's red on the inside, juicy, and dripping blood when I cut it just like I want. Outback was so awesome in the 90s though.

[Blake]

No surprise, the outback on 281 had to shut down.

[leemajors]

Man, Outback blows. For the same price Texas Land and Cattle just shits all over them. Every time I have gone to Outback and ordered my steak rare I get the piece of shit medium. Every time at TXLC it's red on the inside, juicy, and dripping blood when I cut it just like I want. Outback was so awesome in the 90s though.

is that the place that serves a baked sweet potato with a can of whipped cream and marshmallows, or is that texas roadhouse. I went once with my dad and stepmom, and just wanted a plain baked sweet potato, it doesn't need all that crap on it

[cantthinkofanything]

is that the place that serves a baked sweet potato with a can of whipped cream and marshmallows, or is that texas roadhouse. I went once with my dad and stepmom, and just wanted a plain baked sweet potato, it doesn't need all that crap on it

that sounds like Roadhouse but I think it's marshmallows and cinnamon butter. I've never heard of the whipped cream.

[baseline bum]

is that the place that serves a baked sweet potato with a can of whipped cream and marshmallows, or is that texas roadhouse. I went once with my dad and stepmom, and just wanted a plain baked sweet potato, it doesn't need all that crap on it

That sounds fucking horrible. Texas Land & Cattle serves their baked potatoes with sour cream, bacon, and butter, though I always get the garlic mashed instead.

[Blake]

Saltgrass serves their sweet potatoes with cinnamon butter. It's delicious but it's like eating dessert with my steak.

[Asshole]

Ugh. You're depressing as hell today. Your wife is at the hospital, you're posting on SpursTalk all day, then you go to Chili's for a steak and Margarita. Then back to SpursTalk. The man has a right to hate his wife and wish he had something better over a few drinks at Chili's.

[Asshole]

What's the best thing to get at Chili's? I don't know how to read a menu. Herpes, really.

[cantthinkofanything]

The man has a right to hate his wife and wish he had something better over a few drinks at Chili's.

there's the problem asshole...seems like he's someone who settles for something less

[TE]

Saltgrass serves their sweet potatoes with cinnamon butter. It's delicious but it's like eating dessert with my steak.
I fucking love their steaks, tbh. Some of the best I've ever had.

[Blake]

I fucking love their steaks, tbh. Some of the best I've ever had.

Especially for the price. No sense in going to an upper crust steakhouse, imo.

[baseline bum]

Just checked their menu and it's pretty similar prices to Texas Land and Cattle. Is Saltgrass better, comparable, or worse than TXLC?

[TE]

Saltgrass is better

[xmas1997]

Everything, food, margarita, and the tip came from the gift card.
From there I went and stayed at the hospital until I went home.

[mrsmaalox]

Just checked their menu and it's pretty similar prices to Texas Land and Cattle. Is Saltgrass better, comparable, or worse than TXLC?

I think Saltgrass is better. And they have Range Rattlers

[xmas1997]

I agree about Saltgrass and also about Texas Roadhouse, both are pretty good. But a really good strip sirloin can be gotten at Red Lobster surprising enough. I usually get that with the lobster and a baked potato whenever I go there.

[baseline bum]

I wasn't impressed at all by Texas Roadhouse. I can't stand it when I order a steak bloody and it's brown inside.

[Mark in Austin]

Just checked their menu and it's pretty similar prices to Texas Land and Cattle. Is Saltgrass better, comparable, or worse than TXLC?

TXLC had a smoked sirloin I would get there for lunches that was awesome. Haven't been in a while but it is by far my favorite thing on either menu.

[DJR210]

I wasn't impressed at all by Texas Roadhouse. I can't stand it when I order a steak bloody and it's brown inside.

Don't let a shitty ass cook ruin it for them, has it happened more than once? I ordered the Porterhouse from there once, and it was fucking amazing

[DJR210]

First off, R.I.P xmas1997

Second..

:lmao Chili's god this shit sucks now. They think they're Mexican food now? The menu is trash, all the old stuff that used to be good like the honey chicken crispers or whatever, and the philly cheese steak.. all off the menu in favor of "top shelf enchiladas" and fucking macaroni and cheese with fucking jalapenos in it.. what the fuck, what kind of mac and cheese has jalapenos in it by default..

I'll go here for a beer on lunch break, and thats about it.