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    3.2 (444 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Signature cocktail that looks absolutely nothing like its photo. It looked vibrant in the photos and here.
    Joe F.

    Everything was just OK. Admittedly the servers were very friendly. That said I don't think I had a single portion of my meal that wasn't incorrect or needed correcting. Heard the same thing at other tables where they brought the wrong beverage. They forgot appetizers. So not quite sure what's going on between the kitchen and the servers, but don't know that any of it came out right Just like anytime, the drink menu pictures versus what came out were wildly different. My wife's cocktail looked somewhat disgusting versus what the picture showed. Somehow, my steak was both undercooked and my shrimp overcooked. They were out of most of their seasonal vegetables. Steak meal also described it as if you were getting a full baked potato. However, what came out was more like a mixed together mash of potatoes with some baked potato toppings. That was pretty quiet. They had some hockey games and other sports on the TVs. Prices for a family of four were OK. As I mentioned, they couldn't seem to get our orders right and so for my twins birthday they ended up bringing out three different desserts because the wrong one kept coming, so my kids were happy that they had multiple birthday celebrations with cakes and ice cream

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    Alejandra F.

    Cool place, we order a bunch of different things and we loved the fajitas and the trio chips option. Also i like their beer selection it's really great. The staff were very nice and fast at the service.

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    Carissa H.

    Come here for good deals and meals! :) Decided to go with my girls for the special margaritas of the month, conveniently themed like Wicked! I think the good witch (pink) margarita was better tasting than the bad witch margarita flavor-wise. The good witch drink has dragon fruit and the bad witch drink is green apple. Sadly they were out of the Glinda wands but I appreciate them giving me a little broomstick to make up for it! Their chips and salsa is fine, very mild not spicy at all salsa (for those who are worried about spice). Would love to see a slightly spicier version of the salsa. The chips are thin and break a little easy but they get the job done. They have 3 for me deals here and those are a good offer for price and amount of food! Their potato soup is good. The Reese's cheesecake was really tasty, if you love chocolate and peanut butter I highly recommend sharing it due to how rich it is! Our waiter Chet was kind, patient and did a good job! He was attentive and answered all questions we had and he knew how to work the tablet provided at the table to help assist us due to technical difficulties.

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    Jamie W.

    Placed an online order for to-go. Was ready within minutes of when I arrived, hot and fresh. The parking reserved for pickup was very convenient next to the separate door directly next to the to go counter. My first time having the bacon ranch quesadilla, and I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion. It was stuffed with chicken, and was very filling. More pico de gallo would have been nice than the small cup worth. The salad and soda that came with it in the 3 for me were also good. I also got my free birthday dessert, and wow the molten chocolate cake is large. Very shareable meal overall.

    Diane A.

    I always enjoy going to Chili's. I usually get the three for me deal. It is such a good deal and I'm glad to take leftovers home. Chips and dip, soup, and smashed burger are my favorites. These are definitely comfort foods. Our service is always fast and friendly. They have a great variety of appetizers and meals. My family and I will keep coming here for quality time and great food!

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    Alejandra B.

    We stopped by quickly to pick up a to go order and every employee was so nice, attentive, and friendly. The food was good, and the place itself was clean and upkept. Definitely a positive experience in the short time we were here.

    Jessica H.

    We weren't sure at first it seemed really busy and that's usually when the wait staff is subpar. We have it a chance and say in Nero's section. My gosh we were greeted within the first 5 minutes of sitting down. We had never been here but he was very knowledgeable on the menu and made some recommendations. We ordered the southwest egg rolls, the text mix salad, and the triple BBQ combo. The ribs were delicious and were the sausage. My salad was amazing with multi layers of flavour. Nero was with us every step of the way and even convinced us to get their peanut butter pie :). Do yourself a favour and come see Nero for a wonderful dining experience.

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    Tiffany L.

    I started seeing Chili's everywhere on TV and TikTok as well as hearing everyone around me talking about it. I hadn't been to a Chili's since high school and thought they all shut down, so I thought we might as well try it again for a date night especially with their 3 for $10.99 deal. We went here on a Saturday night and it was BUSYYYYY. Luckily we were able to be seated in the self-seating bar area right away. I liked that there were TVs streaming sports games all around the bar area, and our server was really good! We got the cajun pasta in the 3 for $10.99 deal and Triple Decker with the honey chipotle mozzarella sticks, nashville hot chicken tenders, and sliders. We were really underwhelmed by the honey chipotle mozzarella sticks - they were just a bit too thick and coated. We realized we prefer regular mozzarella sticks. The nashville hot chicken tenders and sliders were both mid, nothing special. We didn't like that we weren't able to customize the sauces that the Triple Decker came with - it just came with 3 ranches and when I asked prior to ordering, they said it just comes with ranches. The server was nice enough to recommend us his favorite sauce at Chili's - I think it was called the Santa Fe? It was spicy and creamy and just really needed with the Triple Decker and fries we got. The cajun pasta wasn't bad, but also nothing special. I feel like this was an easy dish to make at home. Overall, we thought the price was a little high for the quality we got, but it was fun to test what the hype was about. We just didn't think it lived up to the hype.

    Evan K.

    Let's just say that Chilli's is making a comeback in 2024 and 2025! Everyone is going insane over their triple-dipper combo, and 3 for Me deal! Whether you want a juicy hamburger, queso, and chips or the iconic mozzarella sticks, they have it all for a great deal. Let's start off with their triple dipper; you can order three appetizers for $17.99. It's a hefty amount of food and you most likely will bringing some home. It actually went viral on social media for their cheese pulls from the mozzarella sticks. I usually get the 3 for Me with the chicken crispers or smash burger with chips & queso and fries. The burger combo is $11, geez, that's a good deal right there, and it will fill you up. The chips also have unlimited refills. I also can't get enough of their strawberry lemonade, so get that too! Service here is very smooth, and the food comes out fast at this location. I know this sounds like an ad but I fell back in love with Chilli's.

    Dennis N.

    THE TRIPLE DIPPER. You should always look to get this when you go to chilis. Just the shear amount of food you get for the value is absolutely insane. I got myself 9 CHICKEN CRISPERS!!! For only 18 dollars compared to the 6 crispers you normally get for 19 dollars. The crispers are so crispy and juicy that it's just absolute heaven if you like chicken tenders. If your friends are feeling a good American sit down resturant, then definitely put Chili's on your list. The service is amazing with the waitresses always attentive and visiting your table making sure everyone is satisfied. I don't think my water cup was empty for more than 5 seconds before it was refilled. The interior is nice, and has a bunch of TVs showing all kinds of sports games so there's always something to watch.

    Triple Dipper: honey chipotle crispers, big mouth bites, southwest egg rolls
    Angela B.

    Chili's is located on the off of Yorba Linda Blvd and Imperial Hwy. it is easy to locate and access. Parking is plentiful as there is a parking garage in addition to the regular parking lot. The restaurant is family friendly with plenty of table and booth seating. A small bar area is front and center for anyone who is mainly there for drinks and taking in a game. Although we came in to grab lunch, we ended up sitting in the bar. The area was pretty full today and with only the bartender manning the floor, I wasn't sure how she'd be able to manage it all. We were pleasantly surprised that she did an amazing job of staying on top of refilling our Diet Cokes and checking on us to see if we needed anything. AND she was upbeat and friendly. We started with the skillet queso with bottomless chips and salsa. The queso was great, as usual, but the portion size has definitely diminished over the years. The chips were fresh, warm and crisp and the salsa held its own. I chose the Triple Dipper for my entree, knowing I'd be bringing some home for later. The Triple Dipper is actually a mix & match appetizer. I chose the southwest egg rolls, big mouth bites, and honey chipotle crispers. All were tasty and hit the spot! My husband got the full rack of baby back ribs and he said they were better than what he'd had at a BBQ joint yesterday. It has been a while since we'd dined in at this location. There was a time when service had really gone downhill. Today's visit has brought them redemption and we're more likely to come back again on a regular basis.

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    1 year ago

    Service fantastic ! Came noon time Sunday packed and staff still superb! Tried their quesadilla and chocolate cake - all very delicious.

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    Great food for the price. Great service too. I will be back. Server was pleasant friendly.

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    Chili's has been a go to for are Family! Your really can't beat the prices and Quality anywhere else

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    About as good as I expected it to be. Service is friendly. Would securely try to make it back out again sometime.

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    FAVORITE spot! We love this location of Chili's. Never misses and this place is very clean. Highly recommend

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    Great food, prices & service! Haven't been to a Chili's in forever. Was very happy with food & experience but our server was amazing!

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    I have to leave a review, because our server Chet was amazing. Just amazing server would come back here just for him.

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    2 years ago

    He enjoyed the food and the service was excellent! Everything was clean, and the bathrooms were spotless.

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    My favorite dish is the chicken cheesy pasta. The food was great. It was also pretty clean

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