Chili's — Review by Mythical Kitchen
Dallas, United States — American, Tex-Mex
The host and guest Jacksepticeye review Chili's signature Triple Dipper combo, which consists of three appetizers with three dipping sauces. They praise the southwestern egg roll, mozzarella sticks, and boneless wings as exceeding the viral hype, with the guest calling it one of the best food experiences he's had. The episode includes a creative Irish-themed homemade recreation of the triple dipper combo.
What was great: The southwestern egg roll with ranch dip, mozzarella sticks with excellent cheese stretch, honey chipotle boneless wings, overall triple dipper combo hit all the marks and exceeded hype
What could improve: Mozzarella sticks were slightly cold when delivered to-go, which affected the cheese pull experience
The Dishes
The triple dipper combo featured three standout appetizers. The southwestern egg roll, essentially a deep fried burrito filled with black beans and corn, paired beautifully with ranch dressing and was compared favorably to a Chipotle burrito bowl. The mozzarella sticks showed impressive cheese pull when hot, though they were slightly cooler when delivered to-go, diminishing the stretching effect. The boneless wings dipped in honey chipotle sauce tasted like pure sugar with hints of black pepper, drawing comparisons to Panda Express. Each item came with its corresponding sauce for dipping, making it an interactive dining experience.
The Experience
The triple dipper combo was ordered to-go and arrived in Chili's brand new heavy cardboard box, demonstrating the restaurant's commitment to the product. The reviewer noted that Chili's has undergone recent improvements, with their CEO noticing issues like insufficient cheese pools on mozzarella sticks and under-salted fries, leading to menu adjustments. The establishment has experienced a cultural resurgence among young people despite being a 50-year-old chain that originally catered to parents' generations.
Value and Pricing
No specific pricing was mentioned in the review, though the combo was presented as an exceptional value given the quantity and quality of the three appetizers with dipping sauces included.
Notable Moments
This was hyped up to me as like an 11 out of 10. It hit all the marks.
I keep saying I think it's the best food I've ever had. I'm not just saying that to blow smoke off people's asses. It was so good.
The guest shared that celebrities like Spencer from Smosh and Shane Dawson are devoted Chili's fans, with Spencer considering himself the number one Chili's guy. Shane even listed a discontinued Chili's chicken crisper with wet batter as part of his last meal.
The Verdict
The triple dipper combo exceeded all expectations and viral hype. It's perfect for anyone wanting indulgent American appetizers with significant cheese pull and satisfying fried comfort food. The reviewer enthusiastically recommended it, especially for late-night eating after a few beers. Chili's continues to prove why it's the only major chain from the 1970s still growing with younger demographics.