Burgers were greasy and fell apart when eating them! no refills were offered. the salad bowl was the size of a small cup of soup. it came with the burger special. My cup of potato soup was good. We ordered chips for appetizer and they forgot to bring it. It was a birthday celebration, one scoop of melted vanilla ice cream was served to my friend along with a song. no candle.. This whole mess cost over $35.00 @ the Chilis on Fletcher Dr. So disappointed and embarrassed to have brought my 79 yr old Navy veteran friend here for his birthday lunch. He deserved better. Santee Chilis is much better service and food. Recommend to go there instead of Fletcher read more

We've been loyal customers of this Chili's for years because the food and service have consistently been great. Unfortunately, today was our third negative experience in a row, and it has reached a point where it affects whether we return. Our server -- the red‑haired male with a beard -- turned what should have been an enjoyable visit into a frustrating one. Service was slow, he spent more time socializing with coworkers at the bar than taking care of guests, we didn't receive drinks before our food, and at one point he spoke to us in a dismissive and inappropriate manner. The interaction was uncomfortable enough that we chose not to stay for the meal at all. The manager was polite and listened, and we appreciated that. But when employees prioritize chatting over guests and speak to customers in a disrespectful way, it sends a message that the customer experience isn't valued. That's the kind of pattern that causes long‑time customers to stop coming. We're not looking for compensation or a free meal. We simply wanted to enjoy our time and be treated like we matter. We hope this feedback helps, because we would like to continue being customers -- but experiences like this make it difficult. read more

For the appetizer, I went with the Triple Dipper. It was mostly decent overall but the Nashville Hot Mozzarella? Way too salty. Like, extremely salty to the point where it was hard to eat more than a couple bites. The rest of the dipper items were fine, nothing special. Main dish was the Ancho Salmon, which surprised me in a good way. The salmon itself was solid, and I didn't expect the pesto sauce (or whatever that citrus-chili drizzle is) to work as well as it did - it blended nicely without overpowering. Flavor was there, but the rice on the side came out a bit dry, which was disappointing and made it feel less cohesive. Overall, not a terrible experience, but the long wait combined with some inconsistent food (especially that overly salty mozzarella) left me underwhelmed. I've had better meals here on quieter nights. read more

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Chilis, Happy Hour and World Cup soccer, trifecta. WYSiWYG. You always know the ambience in Chilis is frenetic and wonderful. The service was jovial and lifted the atmosphere. We ate in the bar are which was roomy and friendly. My wife loved the cosmotini. I had cold Modelo which pairs with everything Chilis. Tres dips were all very good and again it is based on Chilis and not fine dining. The burger and fries equally good. We had a wonderful time with plenty to take home. read more

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My husband and I had a very enjoyable lunch at this restaurant. When first entering it was welcoming, clean and we were seated immediately. Our waitress ( Nai) was amazing friendly with a great sense of humor, she was helpful, attentive and courteous not just to us but to others as well. We didn't feel ignored or forgotten she checked on us often without interfering with our lunch. The food was plentiful and delicious we ordered the Smokehouse Combo meal. It came with a half rack of baby back ribs, smoked jalapeño sausage, chicken tenders, fries and creamy Mac and Cheese. The margaritas were refreshing and the overall experience was fantastic. 2026(8) read more

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Went for lunch with a friend. We were sat right away. I ordered the honey Chipotle chicken sandwich with mac and cheese and fries. The mac and cheese was decent but salty. The sandwich was good...spicy of course. Later on it didnt agree with my stomach. Our waitress was Lexi I believe. read more

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My adult kids and I love trying the margarita of the month. We would get the chips and salsa and my kids enjoyed the fried mozzarella stick and the burger. The food is a bit salty for my taste so I just stick to the margarita and chips. They have great happy hour too. Service is always nice, but they get really busy. Sometimes we sit at the bar and sometimes we sit in the booth. They have great happy hour menu so it does get so busy. I think we pretty much tried all the margarita of the month except for December. The service is good despite how busy they are. I do have my favorite server who seems to enjoy being there. He's always on top of everything. I forgot his name.. sorry. But whenever he's around, we don't mind seating in his side. Always a great service with him. read more

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I've been here quite a few times and I must say on average this place is pretty consistently good, seems to get better every time I comeback so that is pleasing. We had a gentleman waking us whom said it was his first day. For his first day he did pretty well. Him and his shadow were very tentative! Place is always well lit with tvs and the perfect ambiance. Cleanliness is never an issue here either! Food came out hot, took somewhat of a long time but they were also very busy. So I gave grace for that! If you're looking for something reliable to eat. Chili's La Mesa will get it done ! It's not over the top but they will definitely get your food made right and comes out nice n fresh every time. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Monday for a NFL playoff game. At first we were seated in an area of the restaurant where nobody else was. We asked to sit by a TV since we came to watch the game & were able to be seated elsewhere right away. Chips & salsa are good as always. The January margarita of the month was mostly sprite & watered down. I got my usual triple dipper with ranch and had leftovers for later. The Nashville mozzarella was hot so it had a nice cheese pull. My friend got the steak & shrimp fajitas and added guac. The beans were flavorless, guac needed salt, steak was overcooked, but shrimp was good. Service was decent. read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper & fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

This Chili's never fails us. The service is always excellent, and the food comes out hot and fast every time. We usually come for the margaritas of the month, and they are consistently delicious. The tables are always clean, and you can see the staff cleaning them as guests leave. Definitely one of the top Chili's locations in San Diego. read more

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Service was phenomenal. Our waitress Vanessa was very attentive and patient. Took our drink order right away and had our drinks at the table maybe a minute later if that. She even helped choose the last option for time triple dipper! read more

Chili's - Triple Dipper: Chicken crispers, Nashville hot mozzarella, Southwest egg rolls - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

I have never been to this location nor a Chili's in years! I went in to try the viral mozzarella cheese. We went on a weeknight and surprisingly it was a lot of people but not packed though. We were seated almost right away. The host who was a bald man was nice. The waiter (I forgot his name already but he told us he's been working in the back for years but it was his 1st day out front) was sooo nice and very accommodating. He did an amazing job for his first night being out and is a great asset to the frontline. We got the 3 sampler appetizer and chose hot honey mozzarella, sliders, and Nashville tenders. They were all delicious and lived up to its hype! My son got steak which he devoured. My husband and I both got cheeseburgers from the $10 menu which is a steal! You get a drink, burger, fries, and side such as salad or the chips and salsa. We love their chips it came out warm, it was light and crispy and lightly salted! We did have a quick dinner and was out of there within an hour. I need to keep this place in mind when wanting to grab a quick lunch, bite, dinner or even to watch the games and hangout at the bar since they have a bunch of tvs! Not to mention they have amazing menu deals too! read more

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Not too bad of a wait for a Saturday night, about 20 minutes for a party of 4. Our server Raj (sp?) was extremely kind and helpful. He was wonderful. Food came out quickly and was hot and delicious. Restaurant was clean and had plenty of seating. read more

Chili's - Triple dipper - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

Cade/Caden not sure if Im spelling his name correctly did a phenomenal job serving me today. It was one of those times a server goes above and beyond without being too much or you fell repeatedly interrupted. Spot on what server should do! From the beginning he greeted and let us know he was busy but to wave him down on any point if we needed anything. He took our order fairly quick and food was brought out in no time. There was a minor issue with my steak but he made sure to get it fixed. The food overall was great. Great place to watch sports, grab a quick bite and/or drink. Music & TV's all around. read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

After almost a 10 year hiatus, Chili's subconsciously invited me back with all of their marketing online-- those mozzarella cheese pull videos really do go crazy . A little back story, Chilis used to be poppin' back in my days when I turned 21 . I actually had my first real margarita here and the rest is history lol . The food was always just typical "bar food" to me; chicken tenders, fries, burgers, fajita platters . They were always all so delicious to me as a 21 year old sugar-filled margarita lover . As my tastebuds started to expand after the years went by, i started to slowly drift away from happy hour meet-ups here-- but there's never a time i driven by and not thought about all the good times . Fast forward to now; After seeing sooo many mozzarella stick cheese pullls, i knew i had to come back with my kids to revisit and this is how it went ! We stopped by on a random weekday during Christmas break around lunch time and to my surprise it wasn't busy and we were seated right away . The hostess brought us to our booth and our waitress brought us out waters . We excitedly placed our orders for the triple dipper (which was my fave back in the day haha), and an order of original chicken crispers to all share . I even ordered a Cadillac margarita which now is served in a really cool shaker that you can pour yourself into a margarita glass (this is new to me!). Here's the food review: TRIPPLE DIPPER APPETIZER: We opted for Nashville crispers, sliders, and of course the OG mozzarella sticks . Every bite was just how I remembered and i was transported into nostalgia . Nashville crispers were sweet, spicy, and crispy-- SO GOOD . The sliders were deliciously juicy and actually cooked to a perfect medium-well just how i like . AAAAnd the og mozzarella sticks definitely came in clutch with a cheese-pull that stretched out for DAYS. I THINK MY KIDS AND I HAD TOO MUCH FUN WITH THAT ONE . ORIGINAL CHICKEN CRISPERS ENTREE: Fresh, tasty, and exactly how they loook from the menu photo ! Even the fries were tasty . CADILLAC MARGARITA: You can never go wrong with a classic . It was a nice treat, as I don't really do mixed drinks anymore . Overall, we had a really nice time, customer service was wonderful, and the food was tasty ! Is this a Michelin restaurant ? No . But did the food hit ? YES . I'm not gunna lie, i totally would come back again soon . read more

Chili's - (More foodie photos on IG: @angiela.eats ) - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

Always great food and service! Our server Aaron was amazing, so welcoming and on top everything . Our 3 for me burgers and sides were great as usual, can't beat the price! read more

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Went here on Mother's Day and had a wonderful experience. Good food and good service and vibes. Will visit again.

Great food, and great service! Not always in this area, but glad we stopped by! The staff was friendly and caring, and the food was delicious! Jessica was wonderful! read more

I came in at 9 and I was still served! Graysen, my waiter had a great vibe and was always on top of it! This is my favorite location here in San Diego and will most definitely be coming back, great food and great workers! read more

Stopped by for a quick bite! It wasn't busy (2:00pm on a Tuesday). The host said it would be about a 10 minute wait. We asked if we could sit in the bar because there were several open tables. She didn't bother to walk us to a table just handed us the menus. Our waiter was nice enough except he kept calling us "you guys". We were 2 women. We had the burger lunch special which included a side salad. The burgers showed up but no salads. When I inquired he said "they" must have forgot. So he brought our salads to us. But since we didn't want our food to get cold we ate our burgers first. This has never happened, there's usually an order in which your food comes out. And if I hadn't asked about the salads we probably wouldn't have gotten them. The service was okay but not anything to rave about. The waiter may have been too distracted. I'll try this place again because it's never happened whenever we come here. read more

Chilis still does a great job at offering casual dining with good food at at good price. It's always nice to stop in because they have very friendly staff. The 3 for me deal is a real bargain for how much food you get. And they make really good burgers. Don't fall for the people that think just because it's casual dining it can't be good. This place gets packed so it's not just me that enjoys it. Go to chilis for dinner or lunch! read more

Tenaya great job on taking care of us. Really appreciating your service and the food at Chili's.

Today some friends suggested we go to Chili's La Mesa for lunch for the widely advertised 3 for lunch special for $11.99. I looked up the special on their website but there was no mention of it. The only website option was to order online. So I asked Google. Google gave me info on the special, see screenshot below. However, when I got to the restaurant, I discovered that all the entrées on the 3 for lunch special have been eliminated except the burger. A classic example of bait and switch. I tried to convince my friends to go somewhere else, but since we were already seated, they wanted to stay. The salad I ordered was $18 and did not include a drink. So Chili's got an extra 10 bucks out of me today, but they lost a customer and caused me to write this awful review. Had Chili's posted a description of the special on their website, all this confusion could've been avoided. read more

Chili's - Chili's 3 for lunch special - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

Alex was awesome! Super attentive, quick, nice and just all around great vibes! Thank you Alex! Our group had so much fun! Food was also delicious read more

Today I just ordered an appetizer southwestern egg rolls and the sliders and I asked for three of the ranch dressings. When they brought my meal, they only brought one ranch dressing and two of the green ones. I'm not sure what they are maybe avocado or something like that. I had to pay a dollar extra to get the two other ranch dressings Because they supposedly come that way. Unfortunately, they didn't say anything when I ordered which pisses me off. If they offer different kinds of dressings, I don't see what the deal is by not giving me what I want. Three stars for you today! read more

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Brandon was great! Super nice & very attentive!! Definitely coming back because of him!!! My kids even said he was great!! Highly recommend coming here, ask for Brandon! read more

Amazing staff and food our server named Brandon was extremely kind and really helpful I really appreciate that

Listen, it's Chili's! When has a triple dipper and margarita of the month let you down? Never! It's consistent and the service is always top notch. Is the food great, no. But it always hits the spot! read more

Always enjoy Chili's. The food is good and reasonably priced. They have great good variety of beers on draft. That 3 for me is the deal of the century. On this occasion, the service was great, food met expectations, my only issue was the wait and seating. Checked in party of six, TWO BOYS, 5 and 7, told 20-30 mins, fair, it was busy. You can see your place in line here at Yelp, we were 8th, 10 mins, 4th, making good progress, pretty sure we would be seated soon, even saw a table and told my grandson there is where there are going to put us. Now they start seating party's of 2, 3 even four that came in after us. 15 mins, we are on deck. Great, 20 mins, (boys 5 and 7) no call, table i saw, empty, 25 mins, nothing, table empty, people arriving being seated. 30 mins, nothing, etc. etc. finally i walk over and comment, excuse me, it has been 35 mins, people who came in 4 mins ago are being seated, are we still on there? There we were, she says just a moment and literally takes us to the table that has been empty for over 30 mins??????? Server was great!! Speed was great, for us two games for two boys. Just disapointed in what I hope was an annomoly on the seating. read more

Got a old smasher burger, I ate half and got terrible stomache pains afterward, i took the other half of the burger home and when my girlfriend looked at it it was very pink inside, i didn't notice when i was eating, it has now been 6 days since and my stomache is still not 100%. I love chilis but my experience from this location was terrible, i recommend finding a different location. I will never be back to this location and will be staying away from all chilis locations for a while. Make sure to check your food is fully cooked and if it tastes a bit weird don't keep eating. On top of this the service was terrible, our server rushed thru our order and walked away before we could order alcoholic drinks, so I just didn't order a drink. No one came to our table asking if we needed anything after that, we had to flag down our waitress to get the bill because the kiosk at the table didn't have our bill on it. Overall terrible experience. read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

Service was amazing specifically by our server Graysen. He was attentive to our orders and brought refills even when we didn't need. He was so accommodating it makes our whole group want to come back just for his service. Food was amazing too. read more

Came on a Friday night for two people and the wait wasn't too bad at all! Our server, Cade, was the absolute best. Whatever you're paying him it's NOT ENOUGH. Even on a busy night he was SUPER attentive and friendly. Our food came out so fast and everything was hot and fresh. I hope Cade's our server when we come back. read more

The server Enrique is really good and passionate. The food was delicious and service was prompt. Great atmosphere and the kids enjoyed it.

The food was amazing and my server Byron did an outstanding job!!! Thanks Chilis I Will Be Back!!! read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

We love this location! Tonight we had Raj as our server and he was amazing. So kind, knowledgeable and fun! He made our experience even better. The food is always consistent and delicious! Will definitely request Raj in the future! read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

Wanted a quick date night with a drink and app came in and they have their special watermelon margarita. It was sooo good. Our server Lexi was amazing and very attentive. We got the white queso and one round of drinks and it was quick, easy, convenient, and delicious affordable. Margs were $6. It is located in a huge lot so plenty of parking, lived my visit and will def return. read more

Chili's - Tex-Mex Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've order take out here tonight and all 3 of us were super disappointed with our burgers! We have order this same old timer burger before and we always thought it was the best burger on their menu and for fast food chains! Tonight was a different story , it was messy and missing ingredients and look like some one burnt it and smashed and threw against the wall and put the thing together with their elbows!! I didn't even want to call in because we don't live that close to the La Mesa location and we were so hungry , we just put up with it and took a few bites and the rest became dog food and I went to warm up left overs from yesterday! I won't be returning. Once a restaurant fails and failed 3x - time to look for a different spot! For what we paid ...in-out would have been a better choice! read more

First time ever at a Chilis. Parking was easy to find. Manager was great and very helpful navigating the menu. Staff were equally as nice and helpful. The food was really good. Can't wait to go back. read more

The chicken wings were so overcooked you could not chew them. They were tough like leather. My husband also tried one and said that it was not edible. He told the server about the overcooked chicken wings. But the server did not do offer to do anything. She did ask if we wanted to take them home and that is when we complained about them being so tough and overcooked,, we couldn't eat them read more

Went here for a casual date night, I called ahead to check the wait time for a party of 2 and the guy who answered the phone said no wait time and they meant it! As soon as we arrived, the hostess Kaden (shout out, girl!) saw a booth that was vacant but not cleared yet and she was ON IT! She cleaned it in 60 seconds tops and we were seated basically instantly. Our waiter Zach was fast too! As soon as we sat down, we had around 2-5 minutes to decide our drinks and appetizers (which we already knew what we wanted to order lol) and he was already at our table, overall great and quick service and everyone is working fast and ON IT! (Btw the 3 for me deal is awesome, the queso dip is bomb) read more