Waiter Gisela in Harlingen Chili's is amazing. Always made sure my drink was filled and food was consistent. Definitely needs a raise.

So I recently started dining at chilis because there really aren't that many affordable casual restaurants in this part of Austin and sometimes I want to spend 12$ or less on a margarita and just eat some classic American pub fare. This one is a special one since it's been on 45th and Lamar since I've been here which for me is excellent since I live less than 2 miles away from here. Your greeted enthusiastically when you enter and the restaurant is big enough that if there is a wait it shouldn't take that long. Parking is pretty easy in front of the building though it's a little more tricky on the side shared with Starbucks. I've been seated at the bar which gets swamped making drinks but the bartender is very attentive and they check on you enough if you need to add to your order or order another drink. I would say the same for table service as well. I'm still a fan of their baby back ribs and a half rack is plenty and comes with fries avid Mac and cheese. Their burgers are also tasty and sizeable. Drinks I assume have standard units and 1-2 is just enough to take the edge off. I know this place gets made fun of in the local foodie world but in this economy Chili's looks pretty good, read more

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The food was very salty. I ordered the chicken tenders with fries and Mac and Cheese. The tenders were overcooked. The Mac and Cheese was too watery. The service was as great. The atmosphere was a typical Chili's. The food is priced like every where else. read more

This restaurant has really improved since my last visit. Staffing levels are way up! The servers I've interacted with have been pleasant and frequently very friendly. Our meals have come out in a reasonable amount of time, at the same time. I've had no issues with the quality of the food served. Salads have fresh vegetables. Proteins are cooked to specifications. Also, the specialty drinks are enjoyable, even if they frequently seem rather small compared to other restaurants. I'm happy to be able to give them a new, positive review. read more

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My husband and I had a chilis gift card so we stopped by Friday night for a late dinner We ordered two triple dippers and a half rack of ribs and some drinks You get free chips and salsa when you sit down too The triple dippers are a huge amount of food - we def did not need to order two - our mistake!! The half rack comes with fries and mac and cheese - a large portion honestly We could've split just one triple dippers and the ribs and have been fine but we have a lot of leftover food from last night at least I ordered the frozen strawberry patron margarita- very good I had two! Service was quick - all the food was out in less than 15 minutes! Our server was friendly and we were able to check out at the table kiosk easily Large indoor dining space and they even have a free burger time arcade game while you wait Clean restrooms too! read more

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We door-dashed from here and they gave us the wrong dip, the broccoli was cold and hard, and there were greens in my mac n cheese. (they also forgot to add utensils but that's less of a big deal) read more

The infamous Chili's on Lamar...gotta love it. The food is fresh from the freezer and the beer pours are always an inch too low. The staff is always shorthanded and the place could use a good power washing. However, all of these things are what make it a total gem. Get a triple dipper, a Modelo at happy hour for $5, and be on your merry way. I love you, Chili's. read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

The portion of fries was 4.5 ounces on my meal (I weighed it). I measured it because it looked so anemic. I called and they said the normal portion is not that much at only 6 Oz. That is tiny, the to go box didn't even have a thin layer across the bottom. The bottom of the tray was mostly visible. I just felt like for 20$ the Santa Fe burger should have more than 4.5 or even 6 oz of fries. A potato has to be the cheapest thing on the plate!​ I have it 2 starts because the burger was good, but I don't like being ripped off. read more

Triple dipper was great! Food came out fast and the staff was very helpful always checking up on us and opening doors. The drinks were cold and the sauces were good. I would definitely recommend the triple dipper or the smashburger. The bathrooms were also soooo clean! read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kicking off our anniversary date night in style. The place was packed on a Sunday evening with a wait for tables but the bar had plenty of space. We were just in for a drink before dinner. I got the monthly marg special a blackberry strawberry combo which was sweet but delicious and refreshing. The presidente marg was large with refills on the shaker. All in all a stellar addition to the Austin dining scene. read more

Chili's - Strawberry marg and presidente marg - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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There was no wait for us to sit down but we came at 3pm on a Friday. The waitress was nice and helpful when ordering food. We both got the triple dipper one with mozzarella sticks, southwest egg rolls, and nashville hot crispers. The other had the sliders, southwest egg rolls, and honey chipotle crispers. It was good if you just want super fast/casual sit down food with friends or family. But, if you want to go somewhere nicer this would not be the place. I thought the restaurant was cozy and had interesting/unique interior design. I liked the ceiling lights, but my friend thought it was super bright. Overall, great place to eat near campus (not walking distance though). read more

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Had to try the triple dipper and see what all the hype is about. Underwhelmed. The chipotle honey moz sticks were ok. Not as hot and the cheese as stringy as I expected. Prefer just the standard I guess. All the sauce on the outside took away the crispiness. The honey chipotle chicken tenders were mostly breading, not enough quality meat. And finally the burger sliders lacked freshness. It was just meat and onion. No lettuce or tomato etc. which I knew before ordering. For me, I think having some fresh tomato's, onions and lettuce would have helped. The ambiance is in dire need of renovating. My shoes literally stuck to the floor. Does not look like the owners are putting money back into the restaurant. Not a pleasant environment to eat in. Thank goodness my order was to go. Service at the to go counter was great! Staff was friendly. read more

This Chili's experience earned my business back. I hadn't been to a chilis in over a decade but had an insatiable craving for the honey chipotle chicken crispers and my husband for the baby back ribs. Eventually agreed to give chilis another chance, and they did not disappoint! We arrived for lunch Monday 3pm. Restaurant was mostly empty so nice quiet with all TVs on sports channels. I only saw one server but he was very attentive, checked on us several times and returned quickly with everything like to-go boxes and cocktails (which he was also preparing behind the bar) Thanks Jose! Food was freshly prepared and menu even got an update. It was apparent to me that the flavors had been upgraded before Jose told us the recipes had been changed recently including the size of the baby back ribs went from 4 and 8 for half and full rack, we counted 14 ribs on the full size rack now for 26$ my husband was pleased. Cocktails were delicious, not too strong. Honey chipotle tenders were decent size, I had plenty to take home. They took the street corn off the menu but the loaded mash and steamed broccoli were still great. The southwest egg rolls and burger sliders in the appetizer trio were just as I remembered. But the new Nashville hot mozzarella sticks did not miss! The cheese pull was real and I think it was my favorite part of the meal. It will probably be what brings me back to chili's again! read more

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Perfection personified. Staff were very nice and great at refills. I feel renewed. I feel whole again. I love this chilis. Thank you read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper has my heart - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hadn't been to a Chili's in almost 15 years, but if there's one to go to is the one at 45th & Lamar. I am not entirely sure what makes this location so popular, but had a great experience. Our waitress was funny and attentive. I was to sad to see they changed the breading on their chicken crispers, but still enjoyed my meal. I am not a fan of mashed potatoes, but I've always had a budding romance with the loaded mashed potatoes from Chili's. Don't be like me and spend over a decade in Austin without checking this location out. read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Believe the hype--this isn't just any Chili's. It's the Chili's. A beloved Austin meme turned local legend. The vibe? Ironic and iconic. You walk in expecting chain restaurant vibes, and you leave feeling like you were part of something... bigger. Skillet queso? Elite. Frosty margaritas? Dangerous. Service? Surprisingly great--friendly, fast, and low-key charming. Perfect for date night, group hangs, or just leaning into peak Austin weirdness. Come for the food, stay for the folklore. read more

Food: phenomenal Service: phenomenal Ambience: phenomenal Temperature: phenomenal Ice in cup: phenomenal Overall: phenomenal read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

The restaurant was very accommodating for a group of 9. We did call ahead to make sure they had enough seating. The chicken crispers are always great and it's a lot of food. I'd recommend calling ahead for a large group. read more

Chili's - Crispy Chicken Crispers Combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Phenomenal experience here with great service and food! I've been to this location many times but hadn't been back in years. I was thoroughly impressed the entire night! Arrived on a weekend night during prime time for dinner, and we waited 0 minutes to be seated. Our waiter was with us shortly to get drink orders. Theoughout the entire night, he was extremely attentive even though it was really busy! Probably one of the most attentive waiters I've ever seen! Food was great! They were able to put all the sauces for the ancho salmon on the side. The salmon was cooked well, and the rice and broccoli was also tasty. I wish the broccoli was less salty, but it was still good. Chips and salsa were great too. They also gave us a bag of chips and salsa to go after asking for a take home box!! The noise level was average, and tables were clean. Parking is easy and free right outside. 11/10 recommend this location for their fantastic service! read more

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For what it's worth, the mozzarella sticks were the best we've ever had at that price point. Everyone was great value for the price. Service was quick and efficient. Zero complaints!!! read more

Chilis on 45th and Lamar was a transcendent experience to say the least. The food? Fire. Our waitress? SO NICE!!! SO KIND!!! So awesome I wish she had a name tag so I could shout her out but yeah she was so cool and she complimented my dress so bonus points!! She had a south Florida shirt I think?? Anyway queenie was epic extra points for having a Sony angel hipper!! So cool! Ambiance was chilis so yeah that's that! My drink was yummy and cheap so yay!!! read more

One of our favorite places to take dad. His dementia makes it hard to take him places he's not familiar with. The manager at this Chilis is incredible. He always says hi and makes my father in law feel right at home. The loaded potato soup is his favorite along with the bud light he gets. We sit in the bar area open seating. We have our go to table. The music can at times be a little on the loud side but normally we enjoy lunch watching ESPN. read more

Mediocre everything - food and service and vibe. Wish that they had more vegetarian/vegan options. read more

Chili's - side asparagus and side corn - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had heard good things about this location and the food, so I stopped here to grab a bite. I sat at the bar and ordered beer along with a classic cheeseburger and fries. The bar staff was nice and easy to chat with and they have a decent selection of cold beers. The burger that I had was really good and I had an Electric Jelly, with my meal. The restaurant interior is typical Chili's decor. The store was clean in the dining room and the men's room. I'll go back to this location and recommend it to friends. read more

Are you even from Austin if you haven't experienced the Chili's on 45th and Lamar? Reddit told us this was THE date night spot to go. We ordered a round of drinks, some fajitas, chicken crispers, a Southwest salad, and the dip trio. The fajitas are where it's at. These are consistently good regardless of which location I go to and these were no exception. The chicken crispers were our second favorite. A little dry, but still pretty solid with the dipping sauce. Unsurprisingly, the salad was definitely our least favorite. The lettuce had turned brown and wasn't super edible. The margs are great if you like more syrupy/sweet drinks. My husband loved them, but I will likely go for the ranch water next time. Glad we finally experienced this Reddit phenomenon! read more

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Stopped by for a quick drink in this summer heat. Alex, the super friendly and accommodating bartender was the first face to meet. She knew her stuff and made my drinks right. She kept the mood fun, easy, and light. Glad I made that last-minute call that led me to their lot. Thank you Alex and thank you post meal tequila shot! read more

Brought a group of friends and had a wonderful time. Our server changed our lives by performing the heimloch maneuver when he thought one of us was choking. Turns out they were not choking, but it's the thought that counts. Food was food. 10/10. read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

This Food Is Fun and delicious the place has a holiday feel ~ There are nice people here read more

Chili's - Example of the way Chilis is so nice and comfortable with good lighting - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had dinner after church on Sunday; Mar..2, 2025. Emory was our waiter @ the N. Lamar location. He's an excellent waiter. Emory has geeat customer service skills. He is definitely an asset to Chilli's. Thx, R. Chambers read more

I ordered the nachos and my partner got the triple dipper with the fried mozzarella, bone in buffalo wings, and the nashville hot chicken crispers . The nachos were subpar, it didn't have many toppings on it and I was also promised queso as a replacement for the meat which I didn't get. The hot chicken crispers were too sweet and not hot. The wings were dry and hard to eat but the fried mozzarella was good and perfectly fried and cheesy, if a bit bland. read more

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Best chilis ever! Come here all the time when I need a break from studying, food is always fresh and hot and the employees are really nice.

Came to chilis before watching Wicked, and our server John got us the best wicked margs and triple dipper ever. John was very attentive and an overall great server. I will be coming back to this location! read more

The hostess needs a lesson or two in customer service. She argues with you when you ask a simple question of how much longer for your table. Then you ask to speak with a manager and she goes over to him and never asks him to come and speak with you. White girl with a braid you need to be nicer and stop getting so defensive with a simple question of how much longer for my table. Thankfully the server was very nice and helpful! She should be the hostess and get a raise!! But that Hostess no! She's terrible! Very rude little girl! read more

Quest for Steak Fajitas! we really like the steak fajitas at the new Chili's in Leander. The last time we went about a month ago the grill was down so no fajitas that time. We went again today and they did not have the steak fajitas available. What's up? read more

Literally impossible to eat -- "Dude I'm covered in cake!" Smlled questionable i'dsay Single guy stall Sink and soap manual 2/2 clean stalls + urinals read more

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THIS CHILIS IS FANTASTIC! First time at Chilis! The service was amazing and our entrées were delicious and came out in 9 minutes flat and the manager is awesome! I love everything about the establishment and I will certainly be returning! I LOVE CHILIS AND THE MANAGER read more

First of all, the food was absolutely mid. I mean, it tasted like the paper that it came on! Waitress that was serving my family had lots of attitude, ROLLED HER EYES at my 2 year old sister that was asking for chicken tenders. Fix your staff, man! read more

Has all the same items as your normal chilis but I have visited this location multiple times for lunch. I will have to say that every time every thing has been correct and extremely fresh. I enjoy this location as they seem to do a great job read more

Pleasant surprise! I am completely impressed with the ambiance, food quality, and friendly staff! If you're from out of town, this is definitely the spot to go!!! They have all the foods! Eat the foods!! Just open your gullet and let the foods slide in!! read more

Chili's - We love Chilis! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty decent for a chilis. There was a cute little ant community next to our table. Food did NOT taste like the costco frozen section! The food runner lied about my chicken bites not coming with fries :( Our waiter was pretty nice though. Do not get the ribs you will get dry mouth!! read more

Chili's - Mushroom Swiss Burger* - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas