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| - I would consider Chili's a cornerstone for a wonderful family dining experience in the GTA. The restaurant architecture is a stand-out and interior is delightfully fresh, cozy and nostalgic. The warm hospitality and the neighbourly familiarity and candor make us feel very welcome and comfortable. Everything is clean and well-maintained that even a trip to the washroom is something I enjoy.
My husband and I bring our kids here on those special weekends when a huge craving for something American or Tex-Mex hits. Our usual appetizers would be the "Bottomless Tostada Chips" (how could it not be?) with salsa or the "Hot Spinach and Antichoke Dip" with tostada chips or the loaded "Classic Nachos." The "Southwestern Eggrolls" has a good kick in flavour and texture with a little zing on the after taste.
We usually go right on with the main course and our usual orders would be the huge and my-last-meal-on-earth sandwiches (ranges $9.49-11.99) like Chili's Cheesesteak, Jalapeno Smokehouse (applewood smoked extra thick) Bacon Big Mouth Burger, and Southern Smokehouse (sugar & chilli and extra thick) Bacon Big Mouth Burger that include a siding of either black beans with a bit of salsa, or fries, etc. Will never be underestimated. Deliciously satisfying.
Their Big Mouth Bites, mini burgers but not short on flavour and served with friend onion rings, is good but the kids don't like it probably because of the sautéed onions in it. Oldtimer burger was gastronomically tempting but after a couple of orders we put a thumbs down on this one. Its like a muscle car with a bad engine. Disappointingly or surprisingly flavourless.
Their kids menu has so many options that the occasional picky-eater in them are thrown out the door. Quesadillas, Chicken Crispers, Grilled Chicken or Cheese sandwiches are some of the sure hit items for the kids. Sidings has a longer list that include vegetables. My kids would have a nice exercise on decision-making while containing their appetite.
They also serve Ribs, Fajitas, Steaks; Classic grilled chicken dishes; Grilled Seafood. I am yet to try one of those so for now I have no comment. Though The Keg's steaks and Baton Rouge's grilled chicken are juicy and wonderfully seasoned, that is, assuming you're asking my recommendations.
Very seldom do we have enough room for dessert but when we do get a tad space in the belly we would share on Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie. Sooo good and satisfying but, trust me, you would really want to share this and with more than one person. The One Brownie Sweet Shot is a smaller serving dessert with vanilla ice cream and a small slice of brownie fudge. Smooth and creamy and is a nice finish. I would really suggest a wider mouth serving dish for this one.
A sports bar at the other side of the room can be a nice place to chill out with friends serving premium magaritas and cocktails. Dinner dates are common here, too, with couples sitting at the booths by the shutter windows. But mostly, family groups fill this place with vigor.
Its truly an enjoyable place and the service and food are buzzworthy.
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