Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Pinterest
Edit Content
ABOUT AUTHOR
Alison Housten

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullam.

Contact Me
Email Address

contactus@EightyMPHMom.com

Chili’s Grill and Bar Review

 
Chili's freshly prepared recipes review and giveaway

I cannot begin to tell you how many times per week I say to myself, “I don’t want to cook tonight!!”  At the end of the day, I am just beat, and on some days, I just really do not feel like cooking.  Thank goodness we have a Chili’s Grill and Bar right down the street – score!  Chili’s Grill and Bar has some exciting news!  They have introduced a wonderful lineup of freshly prepared menu items to their already extensive menu.

I have always loved Chili’s – my family and I eat there quite often.  From their delicious food, fun atmosphere, to friendly servers (not to mention their catchy commercials “I want my baby back, baby back”), Chili’s is always one of our favorite places.  I was so happy when I was invited to review their new freshly prepared menu items, and to also offer a gift card giveaway for my readers to try Chili’s Grill and Bar.

We found the perfect night to go to Chili’s.  My brother-in-law is visiting from PA for a couple of weeks, and my son was home from college for his birthday weekend, so we loaded everyone up in the car and headed out.  The location we went to is in Concord, CA.  It was pretty crowded when we arrived, but this is to be expected on a Saturday night.  No problem, we studied the menu while we were waiting to be seated (this was also pure torture as we were starving and everything looked so good!).

Once seated, we were brought tortilla chips and salsa to snack on.  These are literally the best chips ever.  They are light and crisp and obviously made on site. We started with an appetizer combo (you choose 3 off the list). We chose Boneless Buffalo Wings, Crispy Onion Ring/Jalapeno Stack and Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip – yum!

 

ChickenFor our main dishes, we all had something different. I flip-flopped on what I was going to order several times before the waitress arrived but I finally settled on the new Chili’s Chicken Caesar Salad. It comes with ciabatta croutons, shaved parmesan and caesar dressing.  This salad was very tasty, and quite filling. I love the option of ordering something healthy, but still have it fill me up.  My husband got the Fajita Trio (Steak, Chicken and spicy garlic shrimp).  Of course I had to sample his meal – I was supposed to be reviewing things right?? The steak was tender and the shrimp were full of flavor.  Hmmm, maybe I will get that next time! I almost got the new soft tacos – they were pretty tempting as well.

Chili's Grill and Bar Freshly prepared review

If you are not familiar with Chili’s new fresh-prepared menu items, you are in for a big surprise.  There are quite a few new menu items, and the fresh taste really shines through.  My brother-in-law ordered the new BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. This has caramelized onions, Gouda, and spicy cole slaw on a sesame seed or wheat bun (he chose sesame seed).  I had a little taste of his sandwich too, and it was quite tasty!  It is served with a side of Shiner Bock BBQ Sauce, which is to die for. It is sweet and tangy and oh so good!  Some of Chili’s other new freshly prepared sandwiches are: Santa Fe Chicken Wrap, Smoked Turkey and Shiner Bock BBQ Burger (my son had this – it was huge and full of flavor!).  A couple of the new salads include the Carribean and the Asian Salad. Mmmmm. New soups include Chicken and Green Chili, and Sweet Corn – perfect for a cold, rainy day!  The Fried Shrimp pictured above were awfully tempting…it was really hard to decide!

None of us had the ribs on this visit – but I have had them in the past and they are very good – I highly recommend them. They are tender and tasty and are basted with the Shiner Bock BBQ Sauce.

 

Molten CakeWe were sufficiently stuffed by the time we finished our dinner, but we did want to indulge in dessert. We opted to get our dessert to go. I ordered a Red Velvet Cake Sweet Shot.  I love the idea of these little things – they are great if you just need a little “something sweet”.  They are available in several flavors and you can choose to order just one, or you can choose a sampler of three.  My kids finally decided on the ever-tempting Molten Chocolate Cake.  When we got home, we warmed it up so the chocolate inside was gooey, then they topped it with the ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce that was provided.  They dove right in and demolished it with a quickness. Luckily I was able to snap a picture before the carnage.

Chili’s Grill and Bar received a huge thumbs up from each member of our party.  I have a feeling we will be going back before my brother-in-law heads home.  We liked it that much, and were so impressed with the new freshly prepared menu items.

Check out our related posts:

Keep following us on Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram for more ways to improve your wellbeing. Make sure to share with your friends and family!

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest

1,044 Responses

  17. I follow you on Twitter (@NutHouseShannon)

    (and I really do know how to spell "favorite", LOL!)

    nuthouseshannon(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

  21. I follow you and chillis on facebook and I follow your blog. If I won I would take my husband and brother out for Ribs!

    Reply

  24. As soon as I found out they had HOT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

    I wanted that so bad. Love artichoke and spinach.

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

    Reply

  41. I love Chili's!

    I would really like to try Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  48. I would love to try the ribs. I know my sister would love them.

    lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

    Reply

  56. When I told my husband about the 'what would you order' question, he said $50 worth of Southwestern Eggrolls 😉 I'd have to get at least an order of the Loaded Nachos, too. Thank you so much!
    ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply

  59. I would love to try the Quesadilla Explosion Salad!
    Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

  65. Hard to narrow for fam of 6, but:
    tacos combo
    crispy shrimp
    chicken enchilada soup
    sweet shots 3 favorites
    ~~~>we sample each others, more econ, & we all have such varied tastes!!

    Reply

  77. My daughter and I have been known to split a quesadilla or loaded nachos so there is plenty of room left for the molten chocolate cake. (And may I say I miss their 2/$20 combos?)

    Reply

  80. would order GRILLED SALMON WITH GARLIC AND HERBS, CHICKEN CRISPERS, and CHOCOLATE CHIP PARADISE PIE®
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

    Reply

  87. We always start with chips and salsa. I love their grilled chicken sandwich. I would get it with swiss cheese and light honey mustard. MMMMMM

    Reply

  97. Join the Chili's email club
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com
    1

    Thanks for joining!

    Now you can look forward to receiving all the latest news and deals via email.

    Reply

  162. If I won, I'd order Chicken and Beef Fajitas, Dr. Pepper to drink, and Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie for dessert. 🙂
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply

  191. If I win I'll order the Hot spinach & artichoke dip for an appetizer and the Classic sirloin for my meal,and if I have money left I'll get the Molten chocolate cake for dessert!

    sarahjd766 at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  198. My standard would be to order the crispy chicken with honey mustard dip, BUT I would choose something healthier these days and would order QUESADILLA EXPLOSION SALAD

    Laura Ann

    Reply

  208. I want to try the Texas Cheese Fries and the Fried Shrimp. Yummy! Thanks

    shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

    Reply

  215. The first thing I'd order is the Presidente Margarita! Next I'd order the Monterey Chicken. For dessert I'd get the Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie and a cup of coffee.

    clenna at aol dot com

    Reply

  225. I would love to try the Chicken Crispies!!!! They look so good and this would be a great birthday present for me because my birthday is on the 29th!!!
    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  226. chicken crispers 🙂
    OH…& "fried cheese!…oh my gosh that sounds delicious…will have to check that out …yummy!

    Reply

  230. I would get some Loaded Chicken Nachos and follow them up with a Molten Chocolate Cake!

    4mypersonalreview at gmail dot com

    Reply

  236. I'd get the classic sirloin – it's been forever since I had a good steak!

    crystalarcand (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply

  256. The Fajita Trio is my favorite! I didn't know you could order online.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Mel(at)crazyreinvented(dot)com

    Reply

  268. I would order the chicken crispers and loaded nachos. The perfect food for March Madness!
    sweetscove at gmail dot com

    Reply

  286. I love Chili's beef fajitas… so I would definitely get those along with the chocolate dessert.
    Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway.

    Reply

  336. I would get the Big Mouth Bites as well as chips and salsa!

    the_rebellious_observer [at] yahoo [dot] com

    Reply

  347. OH EM GEE I love Chilis and I would order the eggrolls as an appetizer or the boneless buffalo and they cobb salad or the half turkey sandwich and chicken enchilada soup. YUM!!

    karie@thefivefish.com

    Reply

  374. If I had to get something I haven't tried before, I'd go with their Jalapeno Smokehouse Bacon Burget 😀 Looks absolutely mouthwatering 🙂

    Reply

  406. I love Chili's – and the use of Chili's in "The Office"!!

    Depending on the day, I'd get either the Asian salad, or a Big-Mouth burger!! (new mom…)

    elizabethglassturner (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply

  455. their Smoked Turkey w/ Ceasar Salad looks great! Also their appetizer quesadillas are SCRUMPTIOUS.
    (panicxduh@yahoo.com)

    Reply

  465. my favorite thing to eat at Chili's is the nachos, and the loaded nachos with ground beef sound delicious!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

    Reply

  469. I always have a really hard time deciding between the salmon and the ribs… now you've just made it worse with the Chicken Caesar salad!

    Reply

  484. So many great things on their menu!

    I would probably get the MONTEREY CHICKEN

    and my bf would probably get the MIX & MATCH BABY BACKS

    Reply

  494. I'm already a member of Chili's e-mail club with e-mail: maggietilson(at)yahoo(dot)com

    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

  495. I'm already a member of Chili's e-mail club with e-mail: maggietilson(at)yahoo(dot)com
    #2

    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

  500. If I could, I would get the "Fajita Pita," but unfortunately that is no longer on the menu, so I would get the fajita trio! Sounds delicious! jgs0925 at gmail dot com

    Reply

  553. My family loves Chili's! I would choose the HOT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP along with the MONTEREY CHICKEN.

    Thank you.

    sweeps2me {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply

  554. The Caribbean salad sounds delicious. I think I'd probably order that with some loaded nachos as an app!

    Reply

  595. My kids would get the chicken crispers, and I would get the molten chocolate cake! Thank you for the giveaway 🙂

    Cathy
    cfoblog [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply

  605. My hubby would like the Fajita Trio with Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip and so would I! Thanks for the giveaway!
    daisydoo200 at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  687. If I won I would order the Fajita Trio. I usually only order their burgers but I'd love to try something different.

    mrssquigg @ comcast.net

    Reply

  717. I'd luv to try the new Caribbean or Asian Salads and of course the Baby Back Ribs! katklaw777 at yahoo dot com Thanks.

    Reply

  759. I'd order their new mini-taco's; the chicken mini-taco's sound great! And while I haven't ever eaten them, I've seen an order of them and they look like the perfect size!

    its.a.hit at gmail dot com

    Reply

  797. I would get the Chili con Queso dip because I love Chili's tortilla chips. NO ONE'S is as thin and tasty as Chili's tortilla chips. I love them.

    Reply

  831. Almost everything on their menu looks so good, it's hard to pick just one thing. But, I think I'd pick the Flame Grilled Ribeye Steak. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply

  882. I'd get a ton of chips, salsa, and queso dip as we love that! 🙂

    jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

    Reply

  886. I would order me a Triple Dipper, of course I would share. Then I would get me a flame grilled ribeye can you say yummy.

    Reply

  922. I have gone to Chilis and ordered their baby back ribs. Since then, they are the ONLY thing I order. They are SO GOOD!!!!

    Reply

  923. I would definitely want one of the ribs, but it would depend on my mood which one I actually got – they ALL look good!

    Reply

  938. I must admit, that I've never been to a Chili's, but have always wanted to!! Hubby and I rarely get to go out – but our anniversary is coming up, so dinner out is almost a given!

    If I went, I think I'd order their beef fajitas, although their Buffalo Chicken fajitas are pretty tempting, too!

    Thanks for the chance!

    mybabyblessings [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply

  958. I would pick the Custom Combination with Grilled Salmon with Garlic & Herbs and Spicy Garlic & Lime Grilled Shrimp

    Reply

  991. I love their $9.99 FRESH PAIRINGS.
    I'd get the Chips & Salsa and Half Rack of Ribs Shiner Bock BBQ Sauce Flavor.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    email in blogger profile.

    Reply

  1004. I became a fan on Facebook, and told them to enter here. I'm new at this, I sure hope this covers everything I need to do????

    Reply

  1006. I would get the half rack ribs with a side of fries. I love their sweet tea and chocolate molten cake. Thanks

    charisscharity at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  1025. I'd have the Loaded Nachos and the Pomegranate Margarita. Love a good Margarita when I go out for Mexican food.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ABOUT AUTHOR
Eighty Mph Mom
Lyric Spencer

I’m all about sharing great products, recipes, home decor, and parenting hacks for busy moms.

Popular Posts
ADVERTISEMENT

Get fresh updates
about my life in your inbox

SUBSCRIBE !
FOLLOW ME ON
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube