Chili’s recently updated their vegetarian and vegan options & menu – September 2017 – but unfortunately the pickings are still pretty slim. They do have a vegetarian black bean burger that can be subbed for any beef burger, but vegans should know it contains eggs and milk. That means it is not vegan-friendly. You should also know the black bean and veggies fajita topping contains eggs and milk, too. They also point out that all of their fried foods are cross-contaminated, meaning they are fried in the same fryers as meat and other non-vegan menu items.
All fried ingredients are cooked in shared fryers and maybe exposed to all allergens/animal products. For this reason guests with food allergies should avoid fried items.
Vegan Menu Options at Chili’s
There are a fair amount of menu choices available at Chili’s that fit within a vegan diet. Take a look at the list below so that you are ready to order when you get to the restaurant.
Appetizers
- Bottomless Tostada Chips
- Tableside Guacamole & Chips
Fajita Toppings, Tortillas & Sides
- Flour Tortillas
- All-Natural Corn Tortillas
- Side Mexican Rice
- Side Beans
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Kids Menu
- Side Corn on the Cob
- Side Fresh Pineapple
- Side Fries
- Side Mandarin Oranges
- Side Steamed Broccoli
Salads as Served
- Caribbean Salad w/o Dressing
- House Salad w/o Dressing w/o Croutons w/o Cheese
- Santa Fe Salad w/o Chicken w/o Ranch & Santa Fe Dressing
Salad Dressings
Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sides and Extras
- Garlic Dill Pickles
- Fries
- Asparagus & Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
- Black Beans
- Mexican Rice
- Steamed Broccoli
- Sweet Corn on the Cob
- Avocado Slices
- Burger Bun
- Fresh Guacamole
- Rice & Black Beans (Cadi)
- Pickles
- Salsa
Vegan Options at Chili’s Full Menu
If you have allergies, food sensitivities, or other dietary restrictions, you may want to take a closer look at their menu items. You can click here to view the vegan options at Chili’s and the full menu with allergen information.
Thanks! Great information. I had no idea there were so many options at Chilis!
Thanks for the information! I live in a small, rural town in Texas and restaurants are often a nightmare… this will help.
How do you know the flour tortillas are vegan? Flour tortillas are usually made with lard or vegetable shortening. Also if you cannot have tortilla strips, why can you have flour tortillas? Corn tortillas are better options than flour. Is it because it is fried in oil or something? I am a vegetarian, so I am fully aware of what is allowed in a vegan diet.
Both the santa fe and explosion salads come with a ranch dressing which is not vegan. The explosion salad also comes with cheese quesadillas. For those true vegans, you should also know that the carribean salad comes with a honey lime vinaigrette. I’ve worked there for a year. My go to is the margarita fresh mex bowl without chicken or rice and with extra avacado slices.
The CBV isn’t vegan. The only one without dairy or eggs is the honey lime vinegarette
I got the quesadilla explosion salad last night and asked for no meat and no tortillas. Just a heads up – mine came out with cheese sprinkled on top of it. It may be worth asking the waiter about that before ordering.
Are you sure the pretzel sticks are vegan? I’m going today and would love to try them but I’m not seeing them listed on the vegetarian menu.