The beloved brand is synonymous withBig Mouth Burgers, sizzling fajitas, andsalt-rimmed margaritas.
But did you ever stop to think about why yourgrilled chicken fajitasalways come out audibly sizzling?
The brand’s name comes from a chili cookoff.
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Fun fact: Chili’s was founded in Texas, butTexas Roadhousewasn’t founded in the Lone Star state.
At the time, there was nothing like it .
The fajitas are required to audibly sizzle as they leave the kitchen.
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The fajitas are required to audibly sizzle as they leave the kitchenjust as they did back in 1984.
Indeed, a fellow Redditor corroborated the accuracy of the story.
It’s show biz, folks!
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Restauranteurs, like Chili’s founder Larry Lavine, jumped at the chance, according toVine Pair.
(Keep in mind, images of the chain’s desserts pop up as customers eat their entrees.)
Outback ran with it, and shared the video on itsYouTube Channel.
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While some things are microwaved at Chili’s, the majority of the menu items are not.
“Every station has two microwave ovens on it,” claimsRedditor user r/TheReverendBill.
“Fried food is cooked in fryers; grilled food is cooked on a grill.
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Hot desserts are microwaved.”
Steer clear of the Quesadilla Explosion Salad, which has 1,400 calories and 95 grams of fat.
(FYI, that’s more than only two of the Big Mouth Burgers on the menu.)
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Chili’s Bacon Rancher Burger is the most caloric burger, with 1,780 calories and 128 grams of fat.
Keep in mind, this is all before that side of fries and 25-times shaken margarita.
Do yourself a favor, and take some time to consultthe calorie countsbefore ordering.
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Chili’s is famous for its baby back ribs, which were introduced back in 1986.
Then they’re finished on a hot grilland slathered with even more sauce until charred.
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Some Chili’s locations even have breakfast on the menu.
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Chili’s once had a widespread breakfast menu, but it was discontinued back in 2018.
However, some locations around the world still serve breakfast, particularly ones inside airports.
A previous version of this article was published on October 26, 2021.
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