Leo King

Oh my dear sweet fluffy Lord my mouth is on fire and it's glorious. This place is the definition of legendary local haunt.

Kipp Dupire

Great time at the Chili Parlor! Start with the Taster appi. Then had the steak and enchilada special. Steak was ok, enchilada rice and chili star in this show. If you’re hungry it’s awesome! Good experience altogether.

Abbey

Texas Chili Parlor is an iconic place to visit. It's famous for its chili, and they offer many different combos and sizes. The prices are reasonable, and the Tex-Mex dishes are also delicious. I had the sausage chili, which was yummy, although it was a bit salty.

+1

jorge ibarra

If you’re going to Austin, you definitely have to consider visiting this place. Like in every downtown, parking is tricky, but it’s worth it. The place has very Texan-style decor, the food is good, but the service from the waitresses is really bad—no interest in providing good service.

+1

Jonathan Kleitman

Bartender told me "good luck" when asking about service at the bar. I sat at a table instead. Food was very good. Very affordable so the value is there. I had the enchilada and steak plate with a sampling of the XX chili for dinner. The enchiladas were great. The steak wasn't the highest quality but it was seasoned and cooked well. The chili had large chunks of what seemed like chuck. Everything was very good. I went back for lunch and had the two taco plate and the cheese enchilada plate (they were that good the night before). The salsa with the chips and salsa was great. I could drink it. The taco shells would have been better if they had been heated up in an oven or something. The taco meat filling was really tasty. The enchilada plate was fantastic with the ranchero sauce. Service at the table was great both times.

+8

Silas Lewis -Samson Stone

This is a must see and eat place in Austin. The food and service were excellent. We were greeted with smiles and seated quickly. Our waitress explained the menu and the top selections. The food came out quick and hot. The Texas chili is the best for you meat eaters. No beans, just meat. I personally had the lunch special which was an enchilada and a tamale both covered in a chili of your choice and served with rice and beans. My kids got a patty melt and a bacon cheeseburger and my wife got a cup of veggie chili. We destroyed it all and left happy and full. And all for under $50. The atmosphere was eccentric and felt like an old roadside chili bar. I loved it. It got packed by 12:00 with a lot of locals. They know what’s up! Don’t miss out on one good meal at an affordable price at the Texas Chili Parlor.

+9

Duffy Tweedy

Delicious food at a reasonable price, in a great, no-nonsense atmosphere. My friend and I had just been complaining about how most places blare music at you to try to make you think you're having a good time, but just make it hard to have a conversation. We immediately noticed that in the Texas Chili Parlor, there is none of that. Just the sounds of people having a good time, without a pumped-up soundtrack. The server was friendly and helpful without being fake bubbly. It was the perfect place to enjoy great chili, eggs, Tex-Mex, and steak.

+1

Matt Padron

The food has great flavors, each dish is well-prepared, offering a true taste of Texas comfort food! The service is outstanding. Our waitress was really attentive and efficient, always ensuring that your dining experience is enjoyable and smooth. The experience makes you feel right at home. The decor at Texas Chili Parlor is so lively and inviting, warranting 5 stars! The Texan decor creates a cozy and authentic vibe, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. The ambiance is casual yet energetic, making it an ideal spot for both casual dining and special occasions. All the neon lights make it so cool to see. Texas Chili Parlor offers a delightful dining experience with delicious food, stellar service, and a vivid atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a true Texas culinary experience!

+6

Walked in to eat before UT basketball game. Old school Austin vibe. The food was good. The chili on our enchiladas was the XX but really had no spice so will be back to try the XXX on frito pie. The chips, salsa and queso were tasty.

Jacob Gonzalez

Stopped in around 9:00 pm 😋 and ordered the steak and enchilada plate, the pork chop (hands down the best), and a chili baked potato. Everything was solid, but the pork chop really stood out. I loved the old-school bar feel—there’s signage everywhere, and I caught myself looking around a lot just taking it all in. The place has character. The environment and how close it was to my hotel are big reasons it earned 4 🌟s. Overall, it was different, unique, and the service was great.

+2

Jason Brown

This was on the list of things to do in Austin so when we went there I did not expect to be comforted by a mentally ill man sitting outside the restaurant as I walked in..This man stood in front of my wife blocking the entrance and then came in and spoke to us while we were seated. Not one word was said to this guy by anyone at this establishment!!! The food was okay but I like my Chili with more seasoning. The service was good because our server was real nice. I can say I went 👍🏾

+2

E. Freeborn

The chili was not like anything I’ve ever had in Texas or elsewhere. It was chunks of beef in a sauce that tasted like straight chili powder and cayanne pepper. I made the mistake of ordering xxx, because I like hot stuff, but this was gratuitously hot with no flavor. Believe it or not, the jalapeños actually helped cool the spice down! Please rework the recipe! 🙏🏽

Camillia Shofani

I came to this Texas chili parlor expecting something hearty and walked out wondering how badly you have to disrespect chili to serve this. What they call chili is a bland, greasy mess with the texture of wet cement. The beans were especially offensive. Mealy and undercooked. While I was there, a huge, out-of-control male customer physically and verbally attacked a small female staff member. Not raised voices. Not a misunderstanding. I’m talking aggressive, threatening behavior directed at someone who was clearly just trying to do her job. And what did management do? Nothing. That’s not “Texas tough” that’s straight cowardice. More disgraceful than the food itself.

Carrie Frier

See this guy! His name is PEPE AND HE'S RUDE AND DOESN'T LIKE TO WORK! Our last 2 visits and its his shift shift. He tells us we can't sit at the bar because people are sitting there. Both times, we sat at a table by the bar to eat. And both times the seats were still empty when we left. I hope his imaginary friends conti ue to enjoy this place becuase this paying customer will spend our money else where!

John Yeaman

6 adults (ages 38-50) visiting from Florida walked in mid afternoon on a Saturday. Place was about half full, decent lunch crowd and lots of open tables. Bartender informed us to seat ourselves. Found two 4-top tables next to bar and proceeded to slide them together so we could sit together (and, seat ourselves). As the tables were almost slid together an older white man who I am assuming owns the place came and aggressively pulls the tables apart rudely saying “I don’t come to your house and start moving furniture around” and mentions we can’t put tables together because of fire code. No, there would’ve been absolutely no obstruction of path to an exit. We don’t run a business or sell a service from our house. We weren’t drunk. We weren’t unruly college students who I am sure they deal with all the time. Just pulling tables together like I’ve seen done in thousands of restaurants. Zero hospitality whatsoever. Menu looked good, too, but I wasn’t about to give that man one dime so my wife and I had waters while others had a drink or two before we went to spend our money elsewhere. This experience motivated me to write my first ever negative online review and that’s saying something. My career is in hospitality, too, so I am more than empathetic to what restaurant owners have to manage and the stress that comes with it. Hospitality industry isn’t for everyone.