"Dale P" > wrote in message
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> We do not usually go to Chili's. The ones here are probably above average
> for a chain. We went to one in a smaller town in Kansas this summer and
> it was awful. There was not much else open in a small town late that
> night.
>
> Anyway, went to Chili's the other day. They have an appetizer of lightly
> batter onion strings and jalapino. They are GREAT. The fried jalapino is
> really good and the onion gives you a cushion so as to not just be eating
> jalapino. The dipping sauce is good, but not necessary, as they are just
> to good alone. We will go back for them again.
>
> The burgers we order were also good, as described, and reasonable price.
> Of all of the big chains, Chili's is the one we will go to now and then.
>
> Dale P
From the responses, I feel that the franchise operators vary in quality a
bunch. Our Chili's are really pretty good. They are reliable. Some
airports have Chili's Too (Chili's Light) that offer a limited menu. Not
worth the bother, but sometimes there is not much else on your terminal.

We live in the center of the city, so most of the chains are not near us.
Chili's has a couple of locations not far from the house. I have not eaten
at most of the US chain restaurants, and believe you me, Highlands Ranch has
them ALL.

Dale P