The chef came out and spoke to me about the gluten free options and how sensitive my cross contamination issue was. He came out and checked to make sure everything went smooth. Very impressed, not much things you can have that don’t have cross contamination though.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
You can make some modifications to get a GF meal. Waiter was very attentive and helpful when I added that I have a food allergy. No reaction after meal.
— Somewhat
— Some
— Good
they have a gluten free menu online you can pull up and they have plenty of options I had their gluten free potato soup and it was really good!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
The chips are not gf and there is a lot of cross contamination
— Not at all
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much/None
— Below Average
Fajitas are gluten free as long as you order with corn tortillas. Great service!
— Somewhat
— Some
— Excellent
I eat here often amend never have issues. They have things in their menu that are gluten free even though not labeled. I’ve had some of their burgers without the bun and eat their fries with no problem. Got the fajitas last time with corn tortillas and was great.
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Good
Asked to have grilled chicken crispers and they were willing to accommodate. Gluten free menu also on website
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Good
The waitress was very good about suggesting options that were safe to eat and made sure the cooks were well aware. I did not get sick, food was delicious and service was fantastic!
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
I had a great experience at the Chili’s in Ennis, TX. The waitress was very knowledgeable and showed me how to find the products without gluten. There is no dedicated gluten free menu, but online you can look it up at the table. I got chicken fajitas and asked them to cook it on a clean surface and it could not touch any wheat or gluten products. She totally understood and went back to explain to the kitchen. Corn tortillas were rolled up in foil so no CC. Felt very comfortable that my food was safe!!
— Somewhat
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much
— Good
They do have gluten free soup and there chips and salsa are gluten free and so are the salads you just have to tell them
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Has Gluten Free menu but doesn’t take into consideration the frying oil so ask before ordering fries or tortilla chips. They do have other options that are gluten free
Will cook burger on cleaned grill. No bun but good burger.
— Very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much
— Excellent
They fry the tortilla chips in same oil as gluten items. Beware chips and salsa is not GF.
— Not at all
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much/None
— Below Average
Chicken Fajitas with corn tortillas
— Somewhat
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Some
— Average
They have a gluten free menu. The steak was delicious and my waitress knew a lot about gluten! It was a good place to go for gluten free.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
They have a gluten allergy menu, however very limited true options. The only 2 items that were safe was a house salad minus the croutons and the loaded potato soup. Everything else was cross contaminated during the cooking process. The staff had no knowledge of gluten allergy or how to advise their guests on their menu items.
— Not at all
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much/None
— Poor
My husband has a severe gluten intolerance and is sensitive to cross contamination. This is the only Chili's we've visited where he didn't get sick. We made sure to tell the server about his gluten intolerance when ordering. He always orders the ribeye with out the butter and double steamed broccoli. We've had success ordering here both in the restaurant and online.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
Great place for gluten free, waitress was knowledgeable, told us exactly how to find the nutrition facts on the pay pad. I got the tacos beef and chicken with corn tortilla. Very delicious.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Used the online gluten free menu. Ordered the ribs with a sauce that was gluten free and gluten free sides. Informed my waiter about having celiacs. Food came out with a side of bread on my plate. When I asked the waiter he said “i don’t know what your allergy was”. Oh well its kinda what I expected being a chain and all. Loved chilis before I was diagnosed. Waiter was great otherwise and I was able to explain the allergy and stuff for future reference.
— Not at all
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much/None
— Poor
One of my favorite places to eat! I always make it clear that I have a serious gluten allergy. I always get the same exact thing on the menu, the margarita grilled chicken, I’ve never gotten sick afterwards.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much/None
— Excellent
THE BEST CHILIS! They are so good with me being celiac, so kind and so knowledgeable. Their chips are cooked in the same oil as other food products, so I bring my own chips and they always get me my own personal salsa! I have never had a bad experience here or gotten sick, Chili’s is my boyfriends favorite so we come here often
— Very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Some
— Excellent
they have a gluten free menu that says if its celiac safe or not which i think is cool ◡̈
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Average
https://brinker-chilis.cdn.prismic.io/brinker-chilis/93a44e1e-51f2-460e-8ff6-e8e20018dce9_Chilis-Gluten-Friendly-Menu.pdf
Edit: It has been a while since this review. We went this week for dinner, and was told that they cook the buns on the grill with the meat. This has never been mentioned before, so now ribs were the only option and they were dry and gross. Bummer. We have been very pleased with Chili's! Our celiac daughter has eaten there several times with no issues, and she is super sensitive. I only wish they had a dedicated fryer for the chips!
— No gluten-free information on the menu
I ordered Ribs, plain rice and cole slaw. My Ribs were ok. The rice had no seasoning or sauce. The cole slaw was missing mayo, acv and seasoning. It was just cabbage. The waitress did not hand us the device to pay our bill. We waited 20 mins to do so.
— No gluten-free information on the menu
I live near here and we eat here often as a easy choice for options my whole family can eat. I often get the ribs and Mexican street corn. It’s also very helpful if you are eating in they have a gluten-friendly designated menu.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Good
I had the CHEX MEX Chicken bowl with corn tortilla strips and it was amazing! They also offer corn tortillas for tacos.
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
Ordered the fajitas. The corn tortilla were worthless as they kept breaking but I just ate it as a plate and felt fine afterwards.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Average
What, no pinto beans? I sure the heck ain’t com’n back here again . . . Period.
— Not very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much/None
— Below Average
They have some gf options including the corn tortillas for fajitas, baked potato soup, sirloin, etc. No dedicated area but I’ve never had a problem eating here
— Somewhat
— Some
— Good
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much
— Average
There allergen menu is comprehensive and available online and in the restaurant on the little screens at each table. Gluten-free options are slim as many items are marked cross-contamination risk. Waitstaff is knowable about their procedures. I usually have the baby back ribs with the house sauce. Their online ordering does not have a place to mark allergies or request accommodations.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Good
I’ve tried this Chili’s several times and been sick each time. I ordered items from the “gluten friendly” list, but they weren’t gluten friendly enough, unfortunately. I feel like cross contamination is an issue.
— Not at all
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much
— Average
Their website lists corn tortilla as an option for fajitas. But I was told by the waiter today that corn tortillas are no longer an option. He couldn’t verify if it was just this location or for the franchise. So have a back up plan if you encounter this.
— Not at all
— Not Much/None
— Average
I looked online before we attempted to eat here and had pretty much figured out what I’d order. I did what I always do, inform the wait staff and ask them to change gloves. The waitress basically panicked and ran for the manager who told me the only gluten free option was the plain salmon and steamed broccoli. Completely not what the menu offered and they seemed clueless that there Even was a gluten free menu. She even said so you’re leaving now right? I chose to order from the GF menu and just asked her to ask staff to change gloves and utensils…… praying I haven’t made a huge mistake! I wouldn’t recommend this location for celiacs no matter how this ends up because they REALLY DONT SEEM TO HAVE A CLUE
— Not at all
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much/None
I was dismayed at the lack of a separate GF menu and items. Service was fabulous from our waitress when I was shown the allergen list at our table, but other than that it was a game of hunt-and-peck to find the right menu items for myself, which were few and far between.
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much/None
— Excellent
There’s an allergen menu at the table top kiosk and an on line gluten free menu. The staff was understanding and accommodating for a gluten free Diner with Celiac. Ordered the margarita chicken without tortillas…yummy and no gluten reaction.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
The waitress was very helpful and pulled up a chart that not only showed the items that had gluten and other common allergens in them, but also marked if the items were cooked in a shared fryer or in the same area as gluten items. Unfortunately they did not have a separate space to cook gluten free items in so the cross contamination risk is high, but they do have salads and some other limited gluten-free options.
— Not very
— Not Much
— Good
I always loved Chili’s, until I just couldn’t do it anymore. My wife said that Chili’s had changed their GF menu. So, we decided to have dinner early and were seated quickly. We all had chicken Fajitas w/ corn tortillas. All came out separately, some were sizzling and some were not. Some were charred and others were also NOT. I Felt very “uneasy” after eating. They did try but we all know about “good intentions”. The waitress seemed knowledgeable about GF, and told us that if it was an allergy we should be ok but if it was celiac that there would be problems, due to cross contamination. There were problems.
— Not at all
— Not Much/None
Be careful when ordering a salad and ask questions. The tortilla chips are cross contaminated being fried in the same fryer as other gluten items and tortilla chips are a topping on one of the salads. Server was new and wasn’t able to provide much information. Make sure you read the allegation menu carefully and talk with your server before about cross contamination.
Normal chain food. Its a least an option for when you are traveling and Need a place.
You can order online and have food delivered by cannot mark at this time to make the food gluten-free.
— Not very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Average
2022 Had Baby Back Ribs w/Honey Chipotle and they were quite good. The Loaded Mashed Potatoes were excellent. So far no gluten reaction. Gluten free menu online. 2014 Had chicken and steak fajitas with corn tortillas. No gluten problems, but they were heavy on the black pepper.
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
Cross contamination
— Not at all
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much/None
— Poor
Chilis is one of our go to places to eat! I usually get either the loaded baked potato soup, the margarita chicken without the tortilla chips, or the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas. I’ve also gotten their steak with a loaded baked potato, which is a hit or miss. I haven’t gotten sick yet!
— Somewhat
— Some
— Average
I’m celiac and I work there. From personal experience at this location, there are a few gluten free options. Please let your server know if you have an allergy, since I’ve started working there the FOH and HOH have improved their ways to help decrease the possibility for cross contamination. For example marking the dish as ALLERGIC in the POS, informing cooks about the allergy, changing gloves, grabbing fresh ingredients from the back for items in shared spaces, changing out utensils, changing gloves to assemble the dish on the QA line. I could never guarantee someone with a food allergy will have a truly gluten free experience. But the staff is really trying to understand what celiacs disease is.
As far as food options the following have been safe for me to eat (have eaten)
Sides: Street Corn, Corn on the cob (w/out butter), broccoli, black beans, mandarin oranges, mashed potatoes
Appetizers: salsa, guacamole, ranch. I wouldn’t recommend getting the chips because there are only shared fryers, but seriously nobody would blame you for bringing your own bag if you have a good allergy.
Main Course: 6 oz 10 oz and Ribeye Steaks, burgers without buns (no lettuce wrap but there’s shredded lettuce) and Ribs. *the grill is a dedicated work station, there are no gluten containing ingredients that go on the grill top that I’m aware of* I personally have not tried the fajita chicken/steak/shrimp because I’m wary about the marinade ingredients. Tacos can be done gluten free with corn tortillas and modifying how shrimp are prepared. If you get corn tortillas for anything tell your server to not put the tortillas on the press because it’s a shared press with flour tortillas or ask if they can be wrapped in foil before being pressed. I wouldn’t recommend ANY salad because because of cross contamination.
Drinks: full bar so there’s Tito’s!! Also the presidente margarita is gluten free but please tell your bartender! I will give an alcohol update when I know more. 🙂
To anyone who is celiac/gluten sensitive trying to eat out at Chili’s St. George I hope this helps!
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much
This was fine. My server was not super knowledgeable; however, Chili’s has a helpful allergen menu available online that outlines its dishes made without gluten containing ingredients AS WELL AS which items are prepared on shared equipment. I was able to explain what I needed to the server and he confirmed that the corporate statement matched how they were preparing food in their kitchen.
Obviously not my first choice, but I visit El Centro often, and this is one of my better experiences.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Average
This place was a bit tricky. I googled the menu and found that skinny options to be gf but pretty sure cross contamination would occur. I felt okay- but probably not the best place for us with celiac.
— Not very
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much/None
— Below Average
When I asked about a gluten free menu they told me they didn’t have one. I had toe at a salad, which was fine but disappointing.
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much/None
I'm a newly diagnosed celiac, and this was my first time eating out. I selected Chili's because it has a gluten free menu available online. I was pleasantly surprised at how much they offered. They also clearly indicated which items were cooked on surfaces where food could come into contact with gluten, and they even included which salad dressings were gluten free. We sat at the bar. When I asked the bar tender if their margaritas were gluten free, he knew what I was talking about. He didn't know for sure but thought the sweet and sour mix might have gluten. He was very patient as I figured out my order, and made a note for the cook to be careful. I felt safe eating the ribs, but it's so early in my diagnosis, I'm not sure if I would have symptoms if cross contaminated. The only reason I gave it a 4 is because they don't provide information on their drinks.
Update January 2022: I ordered take out steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli. No symptoms! And I now know when I've been glutened. Also, heard back from corporate, and their presidente margaritas are gluten free! I'll be checking those out soon and will update if my experience says otherwise.
Update September 2022: I have eaten here at least 7-8 times now and have had a positive experience every time, including several times with takeout. I generally get the ribs or steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli or a salad. Still never been glutened.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Good
My wife has Celiac, they only thing you can eat there is the Margarita Grilled chicken with beans and loaded mash potatoes.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much
— Excellent
Asked about gluten free menu and was told no. Waitress said nothing is gluten free because they will not guarantee cross contamination. By the way it was addressed I knew it wouldn’t be safe, so decided to go somewhere else.
— No gluten-free information on the menu