Chili's, the American burger 'n' margarita joint, opens its doors in Powai. Massive portions and a mean margarita make it a place you would want to drop by
Chili's, the American burger 'n' margarita joint, opens its doors in Powai. Massive portions and a mean margarita make it a place you would want to drop by
The Central Avenue in Hiranandani Garden, Powai, is turning into a foodie's paradise, with a variety of cuisines available within a half kilometre radius. Joining the crowd is Chili's, the Dallas-based burger joint that's been "spicing things up" with its South American cuisine since 1975.
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The brightly-lit Powai branch is spacious (yet crowded at 11 pm on a weekday). But the quick service ensures you don't have to spend time waiting for a table. The margarita bar takes pride of place with a large red chilli riding a bike onu00a0 a wall above it. For some reason (could be the random Retro music), the place has caught on family crowd's fancy.
The friendly hostess made sure we were seated comfortably before asking us whether we wanted a vegetarian or non-vegetarian menu (yes, they have two separate menus). You realise it's not all that impressive when the vegetarian menu lists the same dishes as the non-veg one, minus meat.
We tried the Spinach Mushroom Dip (Rs 155), Chicken Buffalo Wings (Rs 295), an El Nino Margarita (Rs 625), and Sea Breeze (Rs 275 for this vodka-based cocktail) to wash it down. The portions were large; easily enough for four people. Although Sea Breeze was stiff, it didn't match up to the El Nino (totally worth the price). Chili's claims to serve the best Margarita in the city and True Tex-Mex tasteu00a0 and we couldn't disagree. For the main course, we ordered Sizzling Fajitas and Big Mouth Burgers. We didn't quite have the appetite to order dessert, but the Cheesecake (Rs 195) and Molten Chocolate Cake (Rs 225) that landed on a table nearby, looked like must-trys.u00a0
At: Chili's Grill & Bar, Ventura Building, Hiranandani Business Park, Central Avenue Road, Powai. Call: 67419002.
Chili's Grill and Bar didn't know we were there. The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for meals.
