Chili’s Grill & Bar is an American casual dining restaurant offering various American dishes and options like chicken and seafood, steaks, ribs, burgers, along with some Tex-Mex cuisine as well including tacos, fajitas, and bowls. Chili’s was started by Larry Lavine in 1975 and has since grown to over 1600 locations worldwide. Now the company is owned by Brinker International, which is the umbrella company of both Chili’s and Maggiano’s Little Italy.
With Chili’s being so popular around the world, many people are wondering . . .
What is gluten free at Chili’s?
In this article and guide, we’ll highlight all the gluten free meals, appetizers, sides, and other gf options available at Chili’s. Want to learn more nutritional facts about Chili’s foods? Check out this page on their website.
Chili’s also has a ‘Gluten-Friendly Menu Options‘ page on their website! On it the company states: ‘This menu consists of items prepared without gluten-containing ingredients based on information from our approved suppliers. Chili’s makes no claim that these items meet the definition of gluten-free, defined as containing less than 20 ppm of gluten per FDA standards. Because we have multiple sources of gluten in our kitchen there is risk that gluten cross-contact may occur during the preparation and cooking of these items. Before placing your order please inform the manager of your food allergy and/or sensitivity so we can do everything possible to safely accommodate your dietary needs.’
Chili’s Gluten Free Menu
These are all the gluten free options we could find at Chili’s Grill and Bar. Note all items listed below do not contain wheat or gluten, based on Chili’s Gluten Friendly Menu. These items still have the potential for cross contamination and other traces of gluten, so please keep that in mind.
Notice anything missing or incorrect? Leave a comment below. This article was last updated: September 5, 2023
Appetizers (Starters)
These are all of the starters at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Bone-In Wings** Aji Mango, Buffalo, Honey Chipotle or House BBQ
- Tostada Chips** and Guacamole
** Denotes ingredient is cooked on a surface with other gluten-containing foods OR in shared fryers—exposing ingredient to gluten cross-contact.
Salads
These are all of the salads at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- House Salad without Croutons
- Sante Fe Grilled Chicken Salad
- Southwest Caesar with Tortilla Strips**
** Denotes ingredient is cooked on a surface with other gluten-containing foods OR in shared fryers—exposing ingredient to gluten cross-contact.
These salad dressings were listed on the Chili’s Gluten Friendly Menu:
- Ancho Chili Ranch
- Avocado Ranch
- Bleu Cheese
- Caesar Dressing
- Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Honey Lime
- Honey Lime Vinaigrette
- Honey Mustard
- Ranch
- Santa Fe
- Thousand Island
Soups + Chili
These are all of the soups and chili at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Southwest Chicken Soup with Tortilla Strips**
- The Original Chili with Tortilla Strips**
** Denotes ingredient is cooked on a surface with other gluten-containing foods OR in shared fryers—exposing ingredient to gluten cross-contact.
Steaks and Ribs
These are all of the steak and ribs meals at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Classic Ribeye
- Classic 6 oz or 10 oz Sirloin
- Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs
- Honey-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs
- House BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Original BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Smokehouse Combos
These are all of the smokehouse combo meals at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Baby Back Ribs
- Brisket
- Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken
- Jalapeno-Cheddar Smoked Sausage
Guiltless Grill
These are all of the grilled dishes at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- 6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado
- Ancho Salmon
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Mango-Chile Chicken
- Margarita Grilled Chicken
Photo: Chili’s Menu
Mexican/Spanish Food
These are all of the Fresh Mex Bowls, Fajitas, and other meals that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Chipotle Chicken or Shrimp Fresh Mex Bowl**
- Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Steak, Shrimp, or Mushroom Jack Fajitas (make sure to ask for corn tortillas)**
- Ranchero Chicken Tacos (make sure to ask for corn tortillas)**
- Mexican Rice
- Roasted Street Corn
- Black Beans
** Denotes ingredient is cooked on a surface with other gluten-containing foods OR in shared fryers—exposing ingredient to gluten cross-contact. (for the tortilla strips in Fresh Mex Bowls and corn tortillas cooked on grill)
Sides + Extras
These are all of the sides and extras available at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Grilled Asparagus
- Black Beans
- Coleslaw
- French Fries**
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes
- Mexican Rice
- Roasted Street Corn
- Shrimp
- Steamed Broccoli
- Sweet Corn on the Cob
** Denotes ingredient is cooked on a surface with other gluten-containing foods OR in shared fryers—exposing ingredient to gluten cross-contact.
Burger and Burger Substitutions
These are all of the burger and burger substitute options at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients. Make sure to say you have an allergy and ask for no bun or a lettuce wrap.
- Alex’s Santa Fe Burger
- Chili’s Chili Burger with Tortilla Strips**
- Just Bacon Burger
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Oldtimer Burger
- Queso Burger with Tortilla Strips**
** Denotes ingredient is cooked on a surface with other gluten-containing foods OR in shared fryers—exposing ingredient to gluten cross-contact.
Sides and Extras
These are all of the sides and extras options at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Baked Potato
- Classic Fries
- Fire-Grilled Veggies
- Fries Basket
- Garlicky Green Beans
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Homestyle Cheesy Broccoli
- Loaded Baked Potato
- Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Signature Cole Slaw
- Steamed Broccoli
Kids Menu
These are all of the kids menu options at Chili’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:
- Grilled Chicken Dippers
- Corn on the Cob
- Corn Kernels
- Fresh Pineapple
- Mandarin Oranges
- Mashed Potatoes without Gravy
- Salad with Ranch
- Steamed Broccoli
Drinks, Dessert, Alcohol
Unfortunately Chili’s does not share any information about drinks, alcoholic beverages, or any desserts that may be free from wheat/gluten ingredients. See gluten free alcohol here. View our gluten free soft drinks, energy drinks, and fruit juice drinks category here.
Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at Chili’s
Pro tips and a quick summary of everything gluten free at Chili’s.
- Chili’s has lots of ribs, steaks, and grilled dishes to enjoy.
- Tell them you have an allergy or Celiac Disease so they take precautions with your meal.
- The fries don’t contain gluten, but are in a shared fryer so keep that in mind. I had a recent experience at Chili’s and unfortunately got sick. I took the risk on the fries, but shouldn’t have! Keep this in mind when you go.
- Enjoy Chili’s original chili, it’s gluten free! 🙂
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More Information about Chili’s
Looking for additional information about Chili’s, their foods, and nutritional/ingredients facts? Here are some resources we’ve found:
- Official Chili’s Gluten-Friendly Menu: https://www.chilis.com/gluten-friendly-menu
- View the Full Chili’s Menu here: https://www.chilis.com/menu
- Official Chili’s Nutrition Information: https://brinker-chilis.cdn.prismic.io/brinker-chilis/0278cfdb-0194-458c-8fe7-76f164c8b404_Chilis-Nutrition-Menu-Generic.pdf
