Let me tell you a story.
Once upon a time there was a kid in college that wanted to eat out but didn't have much money. Not knowing what to do the kid enlisted his friend for help and the pair went to Chili's for the 2 for 20 (at the time that's all it would cost). Wow, 2 full meals and more for 20, that's fair deal. Well that's a good deal for college kids with low standards. The two enjoyed Chili's for what it was, where it was in their lives.
Years later, the kids have grown up. One invites the other out to eat. He suggests Chili's, and having not been for 4 maybe 5 years the other agrees. Times have changed and while they used to be poor college kids, now they each have more to spend on dinner. In terms of Chili's the 2for20 is now the 2for25, so they can now spend more money for less stuff. Thanks Chili's.
This time in the year 2022 Chili's was not god. It wasn't bad, but it was sad. If you are in college you are allowed to go to Chili's, if not go somewhere else. Somewhere with better standards. There are tons of mom and pop restaurants, there are much better deals, and I guarantee there is better food around the corner.
I want to give chili's a 2 star, but frankly that would be giving it a higher rating because of nostalgia. I'll settle on 5/30 for my rating.
1/10 appetizer
2/10 entree
1/10 dessert
+1 for decent value
You have to be open to new things in life. You can't just stick to the same old stuff that was good in the past. Change is a very important, exciting part of life. Maybe you used to only like some sports, but now you gave hockey a chance and love it.
Well, Chili's is digging your heals in and only watching football, refusing to give the ice sport a fair shake.
Chili's is scared; chili's is following laws blindly, believing everything you read, and insulating yourself in an echo-chamber.
Chilis is playing it safe, Chili's looks down on the city of Las Vegas because on it's reputation. (In reality Vegas is awesome with something for everyone.)
Chili's is cheap, chili's is stuck in the old ways and refusing to evolve.
Chili's is safe, chili's is the favorite restaurant of children and immature folks that haven't experienced true culinary masterpieces.
Chili's is sad, chili's is being scared to take the leap and find a truly amazing spot to eat.
Chili's is not worth it.
Chili's can only win on value, I won't be back.
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