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| - As I've previously said, we usually come to this location instead of the one by Chandler Mall but I think after this visit, we'll give our Chandler Mall location another try. K & I, C and Grandma C decided to hit up Chili's for dinner.
Our server was Vincent. I liked Vincent. He came across as an old school server. He knew his stuff, was pleasant, stopped by our table when needed, was never intrusive and was on his game. Nice job.
Now, I would like to point out that I don't put much star value on the service at any restaurant, maybe one star. Why? Because if I go someplace and have awesome food but crappy service I can always go back and ask for a different server. I'm there for the food. Yes, service IS part of the whole experience. But since there's 5 stars to hand out I'm not going to waste more than a star on a variable that I can change the next time I'm there. So, I'll step off my soapbox now.
When C ordered his usual Grilled Chicken off the kids menu, Vincent explained that they had a new kids menu and the grilled Chicken was no longer available. We checked out the "New" Kids menu and C decided on the Kids Grilled Dippers ($5.19). Basically Chicken strips, or the old grilled chicken but cut into strips. The chicken was a bit overdone which made it a tad dry. C got the usual side of Corn Kernels which this time they barely filled the ramekin half full.
No bueno.
K & I did the 2 for $20 deal. We both got Fajitas. Mine were all pork and K's were half pork half chicken. Both sizzling plates were not sizzling very much and honestly, they were both mostly a plate full of sautéed sliced green bell peppers and onions with a little pile of meat on top. Not a very good presentation and not worth the $10 each plate cost. They also stopped using the metal condiment tower that in the past came with the fajitas. 9 or so little metal ramekins filled with the condiments for your fajitas. Not no more. Now the sides are brought out with the tortillas in larger ramekins but there are fewer of them. Bummer.
Grandma C got the Crispy Crispers ($10.19) with fries. She said they were as good as they have been in the past, no complaints from her. Grandma C & K both got flavored tea ($2.69 ea.) and C got Strawberry Lemonade ($2.89).
Good server, overcooked chicken strips, lousy side portion of kernels, $20 for basically two plates of sautéed bell peppers & onions. 2 Stars.
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