March 10, 2006

Dear Ms. R,

Thank you for contacting Chili's for information on menu items that would be suitable for your dietary needs.

At Chili's, a top priority is always the health and safety of our guests. As part of this ongoing commitment, we provide the most current allergen menu information available from our food suppliers to help our guests with food allergies and/or sensitivities make informed food selections.

Based on the most current ingredient statements available from our food suppliers and their stated absence of wheat, rye, oats and barley within these items, our corporate dietitian has compiled the list below of suggested menu options at Chili’s for individuals who are allergic to wheat and/or are gluten intolerant. We hope that you will find this list helpful during your next visit to our restaurant.  Because this list expires on a MONTHLY basis, please be sure to contact us for an updated version.

On your next visit to Chili’s, please speak with the manager about your dietary restrictions to ensure that your meal is carefully prepared with your needs in mind. However, please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas, including common fry oil, there is a possibility that food items will come into contact with wheat and/or gluten. In addition, due to the commingling of food items within our fryers, we recommend that individuals with dietary allergies avoid all fried food menu offerings.
Suggested Menu Options for Individuals With Allergies and Gluten Intolerant Diets – March 2006:
*Fried food items are not prepared in a dedicated fryer and could pick-up gluten from other items.
Soups:
Baked Potato Soup
 
Salads: Select dressings from the “Salad Dressings” list below only.
Dinner House Salad – Order without Croutons.
Dinner Caesar Salad – Order without Croutons.
 
Salad Dressings:
Caesar
Honey-Lime
Honey Mustard
Lo-Fat or Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette
Thousand Island
 
Sides: Includes Kid’s Pepper Pals and Guiltless Grill options.
Rice
Kettle Black or Mashed Beans with Pico de Gallo
Mashed Potatoes – Order without Gravy
Corn on the Cob
Steamed Veggies or Broccoli
Sauteed Mushrooms
 
Burgers: Omit French Fries. *Select sides from the “Sides” list above.
Bacon or Old Timer Burger with or without Cheese – Order without the Bun.
Mushroom Swiss Burger – Order without the Bun and Fajita Onions.
Peppercorn Burger – Order without the Bun, Blue Cheese Dressing and Blossom Strings (Peppercorn spice is OK).

Guiltless Grill: Select sides from the “Sides” list above only.
Guiltless Grill Salmon
 
Grilled Entrees: Select sides from the “Sides” list above only.
Grilled Salmon with Garlic & Herb Butter
Baby Back Ribs – Order without Cinnamon Apples and French Fries.
 
Steaks: Request dry-grilled (omit butters, oils, sauces). Select “Sides” from above list only.
Flamed-grilled or Cajun Ribeye, Classic Sirloin, or NY Strip – Order without Garlic Toast and Herb Au Jus Sauce (Garlic Spread OK)
Honey BBQ Sirloin – Order without Garlic Toast (BBQ sauce is OK).

Sizzle & Spice: Request dry-grilled (omit butters, oils, sauces). Select “Sides” from above list only. 
Salmon – Garlic spread OK.
Margarita Shrimp – Order without Southwestern Spice.
Sirloin Steak with Honey BBQ Sauce.
Margarita Chicken
Ribs

Extras:
Pico de Gallo
Salsa
Corn Tortillas (warmed)
Marinara Sauce
BBQ Sauce
Guacamole
 
Desserts:
Chocolate Shake with Sprinkles (ask the manager if this item is prepared in a dedicated mixer)
 
Pepper Pals Kids: Omit French Fries. Select side items from the “Sides” list above only.
Little Big Mouth Burger – Order without the Bun.
Rib Basket only

Thanks

Thanks so much for posting... I'm going there for ST. PATTY's!! Sooo happy I can actually eat this time!

Me and my b/f never go there with our friends because I thought that I was not able to eat there, Thank you for the list.

That will have to be our next meal out!

Thanks again

Amanda NY