Chili's — Review by Daym Drops
Not specified, United States — American - Casual Dining
Daym reviews Chili's new 3 for Me menu offering with four price tiers from $10.99 to $16.99, each including a beverage, starter, and entree. While the chips, burgers, and fries impressed him with quality execution, the watery salsa and dried-out boiled wings disappointed. Overall, the double big smasher burger stands out as an excellent value burger that rivals Red Robin.
What was great: Chips and salsa with fresh thin crispy tortilla chips, double big smasher burger with tender beef patties and creamy sauce on a toasted bun, seasoned fries, honey chipotle bone-in wings flavor profile
What could improve: Salsa was too watery and not thick enough, wings tasted boiled then baked and dried out, inconsistency between quality of burgers and wings
The Dishes
The 3 for Me menu allows customers to choose from four price points: $10.99, $12.99, $14.99, and $16.99, each including a beverage and starter. Daym opted for the $16.99 double big smasher burger option. The chips and salsa starter arrived first with fresh, thin tortilla chips that were crispy and not greasy. However, the salsa proved problematic, being extremely watery rather than thick and chunky. The honey chipotle bone-in wings appetizer featured good flavor with a nice balance of sweetness from the honey and spice from the chipotle, but the wings themselves tasted boiled then baked, resulting in dried-out meat. The seasoned fries were consistently excellent. The star of the meal was undoubtedly the double big smasher burger, featuring two beef patties with creamy sauce, melted cheese, and a perfectly toasted bun. The meat was incredibly tender with a zesty, tangy flavor, and Daym compared the burger quality favorably to Red Robin, calling it "insane in the membrane."
The Experience
The service was prompt, with items arriving quickly and staff being accommodating. The atmosphere and general vibe of the restaurant experience was not explicitly discussed, but the focus remained on the food quality and presentation. Daym highlighted that despite the price point, the execution on most items was impressive from a quick-service restaurant perspective.
Value & Pricing
The 3 for Me menu offers genuine value with four tiers starting at $10.99 and going up to $16.99. Daym noted that the double big smasher burger at $16.99 should arguably be priced at $13.99 given its quality, suggesting excellent value for money on that particular item. The variety of options across price points makes the deal accessible to different budgets.
Notable Moments
I told y'all before a million videos, Chili's has the game on smid ass when it come to the burgers. I thought Red Robin does and chili actually chili and Red Robin are probably neck and neck when it comes to an amazing burger.
This is almost as if they made a salsa and they cut it in the back by just pouring mad water into it.
How your burgers this good and your wings are that bad?
The Verdict
The Chili's 3 for Me menu is worth trying, particularly if you opt for one of the burger options. While the salsa needs improvement and the bone-in wings disappointed, the burger quality is exceptional for the price point and rivals premium burger chains. This deal is best for burger lovers and value-conscious diners looking for quality quick-service restaurant fare. Daym's enthusiasm for the burger and fries suggests this menu item will satisfy serious food enthusiasts despite some inconsistencies in other offerings.