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    Chili Willi's Tex-Mex Grill

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cadillac Nachos
    Karen C.

    We started with the Cadillac nachos with shredded chicken. They were good but we asked for salsa to go with them. We were charged $2.50 for each small serving of salsa (mild & spicy) the "spicy" was ice cold that we were to eat with warm chips. We weren't informed we'd be charged for the salsa. We got street tacos - crispy shrimp, birria and tinga chicken. The shrimp had so much mango salsa that I couldn't taste the two shrimp on my taco. The dipping sauce for the birria tacos was so salty that it tasted just like a boullion cube. We really want to root for this place but I honestly don't see it staying open long after f this is the quality of food we should expect.

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    Daniel P.

    a little off put because I was hoping for esquimaux fūd (or possibly penguin chow) but texican will work. big bright indoor space with outdoor seating you can't sit at (yet) but maybe soon (it's better this way, honest.) meanwhile a window seat at the bar means controlled climate with a view of the chaos on Statesville Road while enjoying a morsel and a libation. lunch started with a bowl of original red chili: good spiced base flavor, heat is available if you insist otherwise chunks of meats and veggies and pintos in a rich juicy juice represent the category well. topped with yellow cheese, green onion, and a spot of soured cream plus a couple warm foldy tortillas to complete the picture. green chile enchiladas followed in an odd "where's the torrilla?" way but that could be because I was eating them wrong - with a chili spoon and playing with the cheese instead of knifing through and making bite-sized bites. FWIW: not very heaty which is odd for green chiles but maybe these aren't those those chiles. not feeling it today so just icy water, like four of them in a tall glass which was kind neat. not super busy at the bar so I had a lively little chat with Lamont about the business of business, family, and a life full of meaning in between him attending his official duties.

    Kid quesadilla
    Melissa S.

    Tasty food, we will come back and try again. They only open d a couple weeks ago. Birria tacos had good flavor.

    Cheese and green chili enchiladas - our favorite part of the meal
    Andi M.

    We went to Chili Willi's early one Saturday afternoon after their grand opening hoping to avoid the dinner rush, but we still had to wait almost 30 minutes to be seated. It was convenient that they used WaitlistMe to manage the waitlist so we could track our place in line. Unlike most Mexican restaurants, you have to buy the chips and salsa. We decided to share a few things - * Chili con queso * Cheese and green chili enchiladas * Chicken flautas Of three, the cheese and green chili enchiladas were the best. The queso was extremely thick and almost congealed in nature. It was also not hot enough. The chicken flautas were also covered in this queso. The chicken was almost flavorless, lacking any seasonings inside. And since the congealed queso was on top, this was a very unappetizing meal. The cheese enchiladas were definitely the best. They were full of cheese, and the Ranchero sauce on top was really good. For our drinks, we had an unsweetened iced tea and a ranch water. The unsweetened tea was very good, and the ranch water was great if you don't like sweetened alcoholic drinks. It was kind of expensive, however, at $12 for mostly Topo Chico with a small shot of tequila. Our server was very good, and we didn't wait very long for our food. However, the quality of the food wasn't what we expected, so we'll likely not return. What a shame!

    Chili verde
    Ron S.

    Attended soft opening. Grand opening Friday May 8. Tried the chili verde and Caesar salad. Interior is not too terribly differ from the old place. Service was fast and friendly. Chili arrived with 4 minutes. It is a little spicy, as predicted by my server. Served with a folded grilled tortilla. Salad was served about a minute later. Chili was hot and salad was huge. Look forward to having lunch here every week.

    Chili
    Mike L.

    Nice casual restaurant with friendly service. If you're looking for a large portion average quality Mexican restaurant, this is not the place. Based on some of the reviews I read, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food that had a unique Texas personality. We really enjoyed the chips and salsa and dishes we purchased. The food tasted great and presented well. Prices weren't too bad for the quality of the food. We'll enjoy going back to try other items.

    Chips and salsa
    Lauren S.

    We visited last night for their grand opening, and as someone who used to live in Huntington, West Virginia--where this restaurant originated--I was so excited to see them open here. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and organized. We were seated exactly when promised, and honestly, you would never have guessed it was their very first night open. We started with the salsa trio, queso, and queso fundido with chorizo. A quick tip for anyone ordering appetizers: be sure to read the menu descriptions! The queso isn't your typical queso, and the queso fundido is also different from what many people may expect--but both matched their descriptions exactly. For entrees, we tried the chicken tinga tacos and pork carnitas tacos, and both were flavorful and delicious. The flavors here are unique and definitely lean Tex-Mex. The chips taste fresh and well seasoned. The guacamole was fresh and flavorful as well! The restaurant itself is bright, beautiful, and very clean, with a great ambiance that made the experience even better. We're excited to have this restaurant here and hope Norman residents will give it a try so it can be part of the community for years to come!

    Ice cream taco. Cinnamon and honey!!!
    John H.

    Listen, for me it starts with great salsa and their's was outstanding. I absolutely loved my Coffee Rubbed Hanger Steak, great Smokey flavor to the dish. And of course, a nice ice cream taco to wash it down. What a spot! My wife said her margarita was super fresh and tasty as well!

    Birra tacos
    Fletcher R.

    Beer was good! About all I can confidently say. Don't think I will be going back, I'll stick to my local Taco Bell next time i think about Mexican food.

    Arrencharra steak

    Really cute inside. Server was very nice. Hated the salsas they were all so sickly sweet. The steak dinner was really good! Definitely would come back but skip the salsa

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    Great food! Fun atmosphere! This is a welcome addition. We hope they're here for the long haul.

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    It has evolved and is still "the best ever !" Thanks Ron for creating Chili Willies up in Huntington decades ago.

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