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Anything Safe At Chili's?


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ebrbetty Rising Star

we just got a new one close by, I've never eaten at a chilis before..is there any non-spicy food that's safe? I looked on the website, nothing about special diets


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Lisa Mentor

Ssomeone just posted a long list of restaurants that lists their gluten free food. It was there a few days ago

Try searching for "Restaurant Guide"....I think that may be close.

Lisa

francelajoie Explorer

Hi Betty,

We just got one here too. I asked the server and she was very understanding. She left the table and came back with a couple suggestions. I'll eat anything so I just said yes to the first thing that came out of her mouth..heheheh.

I go there for there margaritas anyway :D

Maybe you could give them a call (during slow hours would be better). They did just open so the servers might not have as much knowledge. Managers are suppose to know all about it. Most of those chains have a book they can bring to your table that lists all food and the allergens they contain. They coudn't find it when I was there. (Probably never had to use it before I came along)

ebrbetty Rising Star

thanks, I just emailed them

they must be growing fast in mass..the one near me is plainville

Becky6 Enthusiast

I went there last week and it was great! I went to the host and asked him for a gluten-free menu. He went to print one off and brought it to me. I got grilled shrimp and chicken. It was really good!

VegasCeliacBuckeye Collaborator

I always get the Old Timer Burger (no Bun) with Mashed potatoes and a bowl of Baked Potato Soup

The Corporate office told me all of those items are gluten-free...

Kristen2Denise Apprentice

I was just there on Saturday and was psyched to find out they had a gluten free menu ---- we are starting to take over the world!!!


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Becky6 Enthusiast

There is no baked potato soup in MN! I was so sad! It was on the menu and I tried to order it and they said they don't have it! Boohoo!

ebrbetty Rising Star

thanks guys, I need a break from cooking everyday or I'm going to go crazy..the web site has nothing about a gluten-free menu?

I can't wait to go

Becky, did you save the gluten-free menu? can you post some of the choices?

thanks

lpellegr Collaborator

Here are some Chili's selections from the Clan Thompson Smartlist:

Bacon or Old Timer burger without the bun

Baked Potato soup

Citrus Fire Chicken and Shrimp - order without seasoning on the shrimp

Flamed Grilled Rib-eye, classic sirloin, or NY strip - order "dry-grilled" without garlic toast, savory steak butter, and herb au jus.

Guiltless grill salmon

Most of the burgers without the buns - no Fajita onions, blue cheese dressing, blossom strings

They say the menu changes monthly, so ask the servers to be sure.

kabowman Explorer

Also, if you have dairy problems, have them make sure to wash the skillet (I have them make mine in a skillet and not on the grill) because they are "soaked in butter" - I have no problems eating there, I just make sure to go when they are not packed. The staff are incredible.

Becky6 Enthusiast

I don't have it. But I got the citrus fire chicken and shrimp and it was so good!!! I also got 2 sides with it! It was a HUGE meal! IT is all listed on their menu. I don't eat red meat or pork and what I got was my only option, besides the very limited salads.

ebrbetty Rising Star

thanks guys

whats "soaked in butter" butter kills me :blink:

becky, the chicken and shrimp sounds good, but I can't eat spicey food or red meat unless its all natural

Becky6 Enthusiast

It was not spicy at all. It had lime on it.

kabowman Explorer

Soaked in butter is what the chef at my local Chilis said about their skillets. So I always ask my server (who actually remembers my order so I only confirm now) that they clean the skillet first, NO BUTTER. Of course, because I cannot have vegetible oil, that limits me to a burger but it is nice to eat out occasionally. I order that and a salad with no dressing, no croutons, no cheese and use the guac. for my dressing and on my burger.

ebrbetty Rising Star

thanks kate..ya, I need a break from cooking before I loose my mind! lol

thanks becky, it sounded hot :o

Guest Lucy

Thanks for info. We are going to orlando in 3 weeks and I was wondering what restaurants might be safe. I looked and there are several chili's there. We rearely go out to eat so this is going to be such a treat for my son.

SallyC Newbie

Here in Tennessee, I order the fajita nachos with chicken or beef. They are no longer on the menu but they will still make them for me.

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