I've somehow managed to avoid Chili's for the past 15 or so years. Friends have always had suggestions for me of new things to try on their menu, but I've never found anything there that I've enjoyed enough to want to go back. If someone asked where we should go for dinner, Chili's was always the last place on my list.
Tonight I broke my 15 year streak and decided to give it another go. Our server was super nice and attentive, bringing drink refills before we ran out. She mixed our guacamole at the table and it was honestly some of the best I've ever had. (Yes, I know how crazy that sounds.)
Silly me, I guess I forgot I was in Chili's for a minute and mistakenly ordered the Cajun chicken pasta. While the chicken was cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of kick, a few bites of the pasta reminded me why you should never order pasta in a restaurant that isn't Italian.
Everyone else was happy with what they ordered and enjoyed their meals.
Overall, the service was top notch. I suppose I could be convinced to head back, and it probably won't take another 15 years.