It's rare that I go out for bbq outside of local rib joints. I am usually disappointed. I gave Chili's a try as they serve smoked bbq. Nice hostess opened the door for me. Nice waiter found out they smoked their bbq in applewood. I ordered a full rack of ribs expecting to take half home for leftovers. Ribs were very tender and had a light smoky flavor as well as sweetness from the sauce. Very good tasting ribs. Fries were crispy and I liked the salty fried flavor. Peanut butter pie made with Reese's was very sweet and full of peanut butter and chocolate flavors. Loved the crunchy chocolate crust which contrasted the creamy filling. Soda water was cold, bubbly, and refreshing. I was impressed by how nice the staff was. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. Everything I tried was very good. read more

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My first time trying Chili's, and it was better than I expected! I got the 3 for me with the chicken bacon ranch quesadilla, baked potato soup, and iced tea. The iced tea was actually really good because it wasn't sweet. The baked potato soup was alright, I liked the bacon bits on top and the potatoes, but it was too cheesy for me. The chicken bacon ranch quesadilla was super filling, excellent portion sizes, and pretty tasty! I liked the crispiness and how it came with salsa and lettuce. Chips and salsa were good. I liked how thin the chips were. The seasonal marg had a good sweet aftertaste but the beginning taste threw me off. read more

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I love chilis but this location has no one manning the host desk. I waited 5-8m before anyone acknowledged me. This is pretty much the same size as every other chilis. Its a very mellow atmosphere, but again, I just didn't like how i waited a long time. read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my daughter's and my first time visiting the Claremont Chili's, even though we go to other Chili's locations often. We were really impressed! From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, the staff was absolutely amazing. Our server, Malcolm, was an absolute delight. He was attentive, funny, and seemed to anticipate our needs before we even had to ask. Honestly, he was everything you could want in a server. He's young, but you can tell he has a natural talent for hospitality. Some people could wait tables their whole lives and not be as good as this guy. We were seated quickly, the restaurant was clean, and the food came out hot and fresh. I ordered the 3 for $12.99 deal with the chicken sandwich, and it was great. My daughter got the salad and loved hers as well. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Big thanks to Malcolm for being so awesome and I hope Chili's knows what a great employee they have! read more

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The smells always waft across Clairemont Mesa from this place. I finally caved and got a full order of the Nashville mozzarella sticks I've seen all over social media. I also ordered a QP Burger with fries. The burger was by far the highlight. It was juicy, well-seasoned, and fairly saucy. Everything on it was fresh and delicious. The fries were seasoned and cooked pretty well. Not incredible but pretty good. The mozzarella sticks, on the other hand, were only fun for a couple of minutes. After I eating one I felt kind of sick. There was so much grease, and the mixture of the breading, melted cheese, Nashville dressing, and ranch was just an extreme punch to the gut. My friend had one and was laughing while eating it. Overall I'd say Chili's has really stepped up their burger game in recent years. The QP Burger is great. The mozzarella sticks are HEAVY. Get an order of 3 if you really want to try them. read more

Chili's - The Big QP Burger - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here for happy hour! The servers initially sat us on the regular restaurant side but once we mentioned we were looking for happy hour, they moved us over to the bar area. The servers were pretty attentive throughout the meal. We ordered their classic marg of the month for $6, which is a lemon drop marg this month. It was pretty full of ice and barely any alcohol taste, but that's to be expected with this type of deal. They only have happy hour drink specials and not food. The beers were pretty worth the price. Our group also got the triple dipper and 3 for me meal deals. I finally got to try their flavored mozz - the honey chipotle comes drenched in sauce and pretty tangy and spicy in flavor while the nashville hot flavor was less spicy than I expected and less flavorful. The bites and southwest egg rolls were decent. Their soups and chicken crispers were really salty but tasty. Their chicken bacon quesadillas are pretty good as well. If you join their membership, you can get free chips and salsa. We realized after we got home that they messed up on entering the 3 for me deals that we ordered and actually ended up paying full price for some of the items... read more

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tried chili's for the first time after seeing all the hype on tiktok and i had to see what it was about :p i got the triple dipper and the bacon nachos. the mozzarella sticks were SO good, like the cheese pull was actually crazy definitely my favorite. the sliders were really good too. the tenders were okay... the flavor was there but they were a bit too oily so it kind of took away from it. for the nachos, i just wish they loaded it more because a lot of the chips on the bottom didn't have toppings the space itself was nice, pretty spacious inside and didn't feel cramped. service was great too, we got seated pretty quickly and our server kept checking on us and offering refills. overall not bad at all. i'd definitely come back again, mainly for the mozzarella sticks and sliders!! read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice neighborhood place for lunch. They always see you coming and have to hostess open the door to welcome you. We ordered the lunch special which came with a big bowl of chips and salsa, soup or salad plus you get an entree and a beverage. I had the chips and shrimp pasta while my husband had soup and the burger. Service was quick and polite. Many servers came by to check on us. They even asked us if we'd like our drink to go. Food portions were generous enough to take home. The manager even came by to check on everything. You pay at the table and then the hostess holds the door open for you on your way out. read more

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We got the triple dippers and the shrimp pasta. Honestly the hype is worth it. Honey-Chipotle mozz is life-changing. Our servers were super sweet and attentive, and our food came out pretty fast. The restaurant vibes were typical. Great place for a casual dinner. read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

First off, I want to make it known that the service was great and expedient. The food came out quick and hot. With that, the faster food comes out makes for more in-complacent mistakes. I ordered the bacon ranch version style burger. Asked for medium pink. Did not get that. My wife's rice with her fajita plate, undercooked, no seasoning. My daughter got the lemonade with boba and literally ONLY HAD a few balls of boba. Then was charged 2 dollars for extra boba, and only gave a sprinkle bits of more baba. Until chilis improves on the quality/quantity of their advertised items, a 3 Star will suffice until it improves. The ambience is what you would expect of a bar/ diner feel. Crowded. But was seated quickly and served quickly. read more

Chili's - Bacon Rancher Burger - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Chili's is always one of our spontaneous spots to go to for a family dinner. The food has always been very good, but last night my rice was very undercooked and unseasoned. I got the Shrimp & Fajita meal that came with rice and beans. Also the Boba Lemonade was a little underwhelming. Not much boba in the lemonade and they automatically charge $2 for boba when we were told that is if you requested extra. Besides those two things, we always enjoy our time there and the service is always great. My strawberry margarita was really good!! read more

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Chilis 3 for me is a good deal. We had salad coke and burger and fries Cheaper than jack in the box and so much better. Service good and place was very clean read more

It's always a great time dining at Chili's, especially with ma bestie, Danielle. This and Yap, is literally what we be doing, some apps to share and drinks to yap about the latest news in our life. You can not go wrong ordering a triple dipper, our favorate is getting tendies (Sauce on the side, I just like it crispy), Nashville Hot Mozzarella and southwest egg rolls. 10/10. Always be hitting. Of course you have to dipped in Ranch, that's the whole point. First time ordering the chipotle fresh mex bowl and it was pretty good, again sauce and dressing on the side and I would get it again, it's all about balance, the bowl was 880 calories but again, needed some greens after eating the triple dipper so we don't feel groggy after. Our server Calvin was wonderful, attentive and made sure everything was good, and refilled our drinks. The place were packed than the last time we were here but no complains, was seated right away and food came out fast and hot. I think I prefer this location than the one in Mission Viejo. This location atmosphere and the energy was alive and it was also a sunday evening so people were eating out for dinner. Honestly, it's giving back the late 90's vibes for me and I'm loving it. Totally healing that blast from the past. I hope in the future when I come back to reread my reviews, I hope Chili's will still be there. read more

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Food bad, server bad, restaurant bad. Terrible experience. Mac and cheese is extremely watery. Server looked like she wanted us gone. read more

Chili's - Mac and cheese - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service. Well run, however don't order a steak here. They serve a very low grade of sirloin and ribeye cuts. Had a small sirloin a few weeks ago. 6 oz of pure grizzle. I couldn't t chew and swallow a single bite. Tonight I upgraded to a 10 or 12 oz ribeye. Looked perfect as it arrived. It was also inedible!!! Red haired manager gal was very nice in fielding my complaint, but the problem here is that Chiles corporate dictates who supplies their food items. This Chiles, and all Chiles restaurants for that matter, have to prepare and serve whatever raw materials they are supplied. Tonight I spent $42 for a steak dinner and margarita that wasn't worth it by a long shot. I'll still patronize this particular Chiles but will NEVER AGAIN ORDER A STEAK HERE. In all fairness, the manager was very kind and patient hearing my complaint, and she did give me a $10 refund in the way of a branded debit card for future use. She mentioned that they had received many similar complaints, but her hands were tied. read more

Chili's doesn't take reservations but they accommodated our party of 27 very well and I applaud them for it! We did give them the heads up 2 weeks prior and again, the morning before we dined as to not overwhelm the staff. We still ended up waiting about 45 minutes to get a table but still, that's pretty good for accommodating 27 people without a reservation. Shout out to our server Dylan and another server (who I wish we got the name of! I just remember his birthday was close to new years!) who gave us wonderful service. In the middle of Dylan getting our orders, his tablet unfortunately rebooted and had to retake our orders again but food came out very quickly after that. They also gave us complimentary chips and salsa, plenty enough for our whole group, because of slight delay. Chili's isn't the place to go to expect "wow" food but for the amount of food each serving gets, you get the best bang for your buck. The 3-for-me deal alone is such a still and you won't find this kind of prices in any restaurant these days. My go-to is always the Triple Dipper. Meant as an appetizer but I order it as a meal, which even gives me enough for leftovers. 5 stars for this location! Thanks again for accommodating us. read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

I wanna start up by saying this is one of the best experiences I've ever had in a restaurant and honestly was super impressed. First our server Logan was very personable,Nice and came by to check on us very often with some really nice small talk. She went above and beyond taking care of us and just making sure everything was perfect. Second, the runner, Gabe was very nice and respectful. When he came out he asked me to cut open my steak to make sure it was prepared the proper way, and if I needed any adjustments before he left the table. That was really nice to ensure my meal was cooked properly, so I didn't have to wait around for them to come back by to correct it. But I will have to say the steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly one of the best ones I've had from a casual restaurant in a long time. Third, the manager, Danny, and Sean were extremely nice walking around, checking on tables cleaning up and making sure everybody was satisfied with their food and their experience. Overall, this was a very great night for me and my family to go out to dinner and eat some delicious food. They went above and beyond with everything from the time we walked in to the time we left. Service was great restaurant was clean and they did an amazing job. The entire staff was friendly. I just want to write this review because I don't think a lot of people give good reviews or credit where it's deserved but Logan Gabe, Danny and Sean were excellent and we will definitely be coming back again. I want to thank all of you for a great experience and we are really appreciate your hard work and great attitude in the workplace. If I own a restaurant, I would definitely hire them to work There five stars all around you guys are great and we appreciate you. The Mize family read more

Sat 2-7-26: 2pm. I'm a long‑time Chili's customer who visits regularly with my son. We always order full meals, I order bar drinks every visit, and we have never tipped less than 20%. Today I ordered a dirty gin martini -- something I've ordered at Chili's many times -- and was told by the bartender that he could not make it because management threw away all the martini glasses and would not allow him to serve it in any other glassware, even when I asked. As a former bartended for 16 years, I can say this is not a real policy in any professionally run bar. Chili's advertises a full bar, carries the ingredients, and yet refuses to make a basic cocktail because of glassware. That is a management failure and a guaranteed way to lose repeat customers and revenue. Regardless of what you decide to do about this, I'm done with Chili's. Outback is 100 feet away, and they'll gladly take my business and make me a basic martini. read more

Love this Chili's location. Quick with service and always a good experience. Our server, Blake, was so kind and attentive. Vibes are great and they were playing the World Club. Would love if they started showing Love Island too! read more

We came in today 5/15 around 3 and asked for happy hour and got sat at a table. Was told by server we needed to be at the bar, was moved, then proceeded to sit at the bar booth for an hour and wasn't helped once. We asked for a server and asked if we needed to order at the bar; was told they'd get the server for us, then ignored? We watched every single person outside of our table get served and get their food. If it was busy I'd understand, but it was not busy. Would not recommended, they'll just waste your time. read more

Chili's always hits when you want solid food and good portions. The fajitas were sizzling and packed with flavor, and the chips and salsa never miss. (Use the app and it's always free with purchase) Service was friendly, but things can be a little slow when it's busy busy. Still, a solid and really respectably priced go-to for casual eats and a laid-back night out. Also really enjoy the monthly margs and new items every month! read more

I ordered the big mouth burgers and white Mac and cheese as the side to share with my mom. The burgers came all together 4 small buns stuck together with one patty. Instead of separate sliders... The meat was undercooked pink and the bacon was bacon bites.. not slices. The side order of Mac and cheese was tiny! The container was a good size but it looked like a tablespoon of Mac and cheese within it.. why not fill it up? For 20 dollars it was a huge disappointment and I ended up tossing it. read more

Chili's - Big mouth sliders - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Can never complain about chilis!! Service is always good and food tastes great every time we go. Our table kiosk was having issues to let us pay and our server kindly helped up with the issue. He also accidentally brought me a lemonade instead of sprite so we forgot keep it free of charge. Parking lot is a bit small for the chilis portion but there's nearby parking since it's a big strip mall. read more

This is my favorite Chili's in San Diego as of yet. I am from the San Ysidro area so I can only really compare it to the Chula Vista Chili's locations but this one is much more spacious and less packed than the other two. In terms of service, all locations have had very attentive servers and that's never been an issue with this chain so far. What really makes this place so good and has me writing this review is the quality of the food that we receive here. I'm a loyal fan of the triple dipper and across the Chili's locations I've visited before, this one is the only one that consistently gives me fresh and hot boneless wings every time I order them. I've had cold food at Chili's and it's not a dealbreaker cause let's be honest, it's part of the gamble when coming to a place like this. Despite that, this place still goes above and beyond serving some really stellar stuff. I mean damn even their soda is really good; I can just really respect a place that keeps it clean, presentable, and delicious all while keeping me within budget. I'm stuck in the UCSD area and so for a couple of years, I'm sure I'll be back to this location plenty, so to anyone looking around for a nice food place for cheap with awesome deals for all days of the week, let this be your sign to pull up to Clairmont Chili's. Without a damn doubt, DAYGOEATS certified read more

Chili's - Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers Combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love coming over to this Chili's!! The service is always smooth. The food is always good! The environment is always clean and friendly! Very kids friendly!! read more

Chili's isn't about the wow factor or cutting edge culinary delights. It is a basic American eatery where you really can get a decent meal for an affordable price. I always order off the 3 for Me menu which also increases the value. I ordered the dip trio ($4 upgrade but worth it if you are with friends) for appetizer, Arnold Palmer (half lemonade and iced tea) for drink and their limited time Smash Burger (Big Mac knockoff) all for $10.99. I ordered the skillet queso (tasted OK, but sometimes it really looks like dog food), white questions and guacamole. The Trio came with a nice amount of housemade tortilla chips. The burger was good. I think meatier than Big Mac and definitely worth the price. Chili's won't wow you, but it is a nice comforting meal at an affordable price. Service was great that night, but sometimes it can be hit or miss. Tonight server eas great, but hostess handed us menus and waved us to a table. I guess they no longer walk people to tables anymore.... read more

Chili's - Smash Burger with Fries - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Good vibes, Good service, Good company. We ordered triple dippers and both couldn't finish it in one sitting. Just a regular Chili's, need I say more read more

Chili's - Two triple dippers with sliders, honey chipotle wings, fried mozzarella, buffalo wings, and southwestern egg rolls. - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Ate here last night for dinner. Food was delicious and hot. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance was great. read more

Chili's - Crispy chicken was a fulfilling, delicious dish. - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

My experience here was pretty good. We came in with a party of 7 and johnny our server was very nice. During my meal (3 for me) there was an issue with the food. But our server was very professional about it and made up for it. Shout out to him. going above and beyond!! read more

Of course I got the triple dipper and the cheese sticks were steaming hot when it arrived. I am a saucy person so I love how much sauce they give, they also gave an extra one for free when I asked. The tenders were so juicy and seasoned along with the mozzarella sticks which were the perfect temperature. The chicken bacon ranch quesadillas are also a must if you are not into the triple dipper! read more

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Very tasty, I think it is very good here. The servers are very nice and considerate, the service is great, and the Blue Lagoon is very tasty. The overall vibe of the place is chill. Malcolm is the best employee and I think he deserves a raise. He genuinely cares about the people he serves and makes fun jokes with the kids. Do come here. read more

Heading up this week's line-up at Chili's in Clairemont Towne Square, San Diego, are Alaina and Andrew! Thanks for a smashing meal time serving up my Smash burger! read more

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The food food was amazing crispers were cooked well done and chipotle sauces was tangy and sweet combination together made my mouth water and the mozzarella sticks were cooked just right the chips were fresh and served hot with salsa tasted amazing with just a hint of spicy flavor. The service was quick and the food was fresh. I love all of the buzz from the bar and everyone was enjoying talking to the people. The TVs had no volume but we all enjoyed watching the games and visiting and eating our food. read more

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I like to go to Chili's when dinning with friends instead of going to a fast food place. For $10.99 I got a bowl of baked potato soup, an Old Timer Cheeseburger, fries and a drink. One thing I keep forgetting is to request my burger to be cooked medium, and the Always make it well done. Today for my drink I chose iced tea. I started with mango, then tried black berry and lastly watermelon. I liked all 3. My baked potato soup wasn't as tasty as usual. Maybe my taste buds are tired of it.I really like it that Chili's fries still have the peel. Ryan was a good server. He was friendly and remembered our names. There were 5 of us in our group. read more

Dude, this fucking restaurant kick some serious ass. I walked into Chili's expecting nothing more than bottomless chips and maybe a half-decent burger. What I got, however, was a transcendental experience that redefined my understanding of flavor, family, and the meaning of existence itself. The moment I stepped through those automatic doors, I was hit--no, blessed--by the scent of sizzling fajitas. It wasn't just food. It was performance art. The sizzle whispered secrets to my soul. Somewhere in the distance, a child screamed in delight over a molten lava cake, and I knew--I knew--I was exactly where I needed to be. Our server, Brad (shoutout to Brad), glided to our table like a seasoned Broadway actor taking center stage. His knowledge of the 2-for-$25 menu? Encyclopedic. His recommendations? Divine prophecy. He guided us through the menu like Virgil leading Dante through the culinary Inferno of moderately priced chain dining. When the food arrived, time stopped. The Cajun Chicken Pasta glistened like it had been kissed by the sun. My tastebuds were swept into a flavor tornado. My friend bit into the Honey-Chipotle Crispers and actually cried. Real tears. We held each other. We whispered, "This is what love tastes like." And then--then--came the Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. A dessert? No. It was a religious awakening. As the warm chocolate poured out like a river of dreams, I saw the face of God. And He said: "You should've ordered two." In conclusion: 10/10. Would eat here on my wedding day, funeral, and every day in between. read more

Chili's - The restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolute terrible service. Was sitting at our table for 30 minutes, not even offered water, no waiter.. asked about our waiter and in 10 minutes no one came?? People around us got served/drinks and they came after us. Manager saw the situation and didn't attempt to help/resolve. Eventually just walked out. What a terrible way to honor veterans. I'm disappointed in you Chilis. read more

Andrew gave me terrific service today! I swung by for a little lunch and I enjoyed the soup and salad combo at the bar. Andrew is a very attentive server and I enjoyed my lunch! Thank you! read more

Haven't been to a Chili's in a while. Food: same wide variety of surprisingly good food. The 3 for me deal starting at $10.99 is a standout value. This location is popular, but not nearly as crowded as others in San Diego. Went on a Saturday night and the place was almost 80% full and we were seated without a wait. Service was good despite the crowds and the kitchen did a great job preparing the food. Everything came out hot and freshly prepared. Several TVs had all the games on making Chili's a reliable stand as a sports bar. Great value, good food, and a sports bar all in one. read more

Chili's - Chicken enchilada soup - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Diego, California

Boyfriend and I decided to come here after hearing about their lunch special ($10 for an entree and food). The price caught our attention, especially looking at how big the portion sizes were. I got the quesadillas which came with chips and salsa. I was not mad at it. It was missing cheese and they were a bit small, but I feel like you get for what you pay for and expect at a restaurant like Chilis. My boyfriend thought his was worth his price as well due to the large portions. The wings themselves were pretty average, crispy, and a good flavor of bbq sauce. The soups were also pretty good, nothing to complain. Overall, you get what you pay for. You're not gonna get something amazing or wow worthy, but I thought the food was good and definitely worth its price for a total of $25. The service was also good when we went. We did go when it was not packed though. read more

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Chilis is always a tasty spot with great beverages. We came here in a Sunday night and it wasn't too busy. We always sit at the har since it's faster than waiting for a table. They have a lot of sports games on in that area as well. Our server was very nice but seemed like he was the only one working. Took longer than usual to get our food and close out our tab. Food and drinks were great. We got the presidente margaritas. My boyfriend want with the three protein fajitas and I got the honey chipotle crispers. I like to switch the fries for the corn. They have such good corn here. You also get free chips and salsa if you sign up for the chilis app! read more

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