<body><div>The evening of November 8th, 2026 was marked with excitement as a group of six girls, including 3 of your Dowling Catholic Post writers, sauntered into Chili’s looking for some good food and even better memories. And while we didn’t have crazy expectations going in, what we were met with when we got seated at 11411 Forest Avenue in Clive, Iowa, was certainly a pleasant surprise.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3NrVHf_1H2ERMPN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3NrVHf_1H2ERMPN00" width="2001" height="1501" ><figcaption>Lyla’s Brisket Quesadilla served up alongside lettuce, sour cream, and ranch. ( Lyla Nagle )</figcaption></figure>Lyla: I hadn’t been to Chili’s in a really long time and it was my first time going with this group of friends so I didn’t know what I was stepping into. It was definitely one of my best decisions I made in a while. As we sat down, I look over the menu and quickly realized a problem. Everything looks and sounds too good to decide. I flipped back and forth through all the options and eventually decided to get the Brisket Quesadillas without the jalapeños. I snacked on the chips and salsa which were the best I’d ever had. I’m pretty sure I ate half the basket by myself. When the food eventually came out, I was honestly caught off guard by how fast our food was served for how well it was made. The Quesadillas were the perfect mix of cheese and brisket with a perfect amount of crisp. Not too soft but also not just burnt. I also may have stolen my friend’s White Cheddar Mac &amp; Cheese, which again might have been the best Mac and Cheese I’ve had in forever. I was honestly sad when I finished the bowl. Lastly, we told our server that it was my birthday, which it wasn’t, unaware that there were five other birthdays that night. They brought out a little chocolate cake and sang their birthday song. We shared the cake along with a cookie cake my friend bought. All in all this was an incredibly fun outing and I would totally do it again. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4VgMMH_1H2ERMPN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4VgMMH_1H2ERMPN00" width="2001" height="1501" ><figcaption>Victoria’s Triple Dipper platter, comprised of sliders, chicken tenders, and mozzarella sticks. ( Victoria Valverde Rivera )</figcaption></figure>Victoria: I would consider myself a very seasoned Chili’s goer. The last couple times my family went out to eat and it was my choice, I would always pick Chili’s. The center of my Chili’s obsession, especially as of late, has been the Triple Dipper. The Triple Dipper is a sort of build your own platter, where you pick from an assortment of mini entrees to make one big entree. I chose to have my Triple Dipper made up of Big-Mouth Bites (mini hamburger sliders), Crispy Chicken Crispers, and the infamous Fried Mozzarella, more commonly known as mozzarella bricks on the internet. The triple dipper is credited with bringing Chili’s back into the spotlight of dining, especially among younger diners. I am happy to report that the Chili’s triple dipper consistently lives up to the hype, including the comically long cheese pull that I was also able to experience at dinner that night. I also ordered a side of skillet queso for the table, and despite its soupy appearance, had a nice smoky flavor and accompanied the chips quite nicely. The internet wonder that is Chili’s is not one to miss. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3tw9Cz_1H2ERMPN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3tw9Cz_1H2ERMPN00" width="2001" height="1501" ><figcaption>Niggemeyer’s Honey- Chipotle Big- Crispy Chicken Sandwich, served with a side of fries and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese. ( Annabell Niggemeyer )</figcaption></figure>Annbell Niggemeyer: The Honey-Chipotle Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich was worth the mess. When I picked it up for my first bite, I realized two things: this sandwich looks exactly like the picture, and this sauce is dripping onto my sweatpants. The sandwich was love at first bite. It had the perfect crunch and a thick sauce, first sweet, then surprising you with a spicy kick. It was a flawless taste in my mouth. When I finally forced myself to put down my out-of-this-world sandwich to try my White Cheddar Mac &amp; Cheese, which was just as delightful as my previous bites. The soupier cheese base with thicker curly noodles provided an enjoyable texture, and the white cheddar taste versus a traditional cheddar cheese was an absolutely delightful take on a traditional dish. My only disappointment with the mac and cheese was when my fork found the last noodle, and I didn’t have any more left. Still, I left the restaurant full, satisfied, and with a to-go box full of leftovers that I knew were so good I had to write my name on the box so they wouldn’t go missing.Overall going to Chili’s was a great experience with fantastic food and fantastic service we would all recommend. So next time you are out and about grab a friend, grab some Chili’s, and tip your server, especially if they give you a birthday cake.</div></body>

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The evening of November 8th, 2026 was marked with excitement as a group of six girls, including 3 of your Dowling Catholic Post writers, sauntered into Chili’s looking for some good food and even better memories. And while we didn’t have crazy expectations going in, what we were met with when we got seated at 11411 Forest Avenue in Clive, Iowa, was certainly a pleasant surprise.

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