""I do NOT recommend the seafood. You're at a chain restaurant, and one that sells themselves as a Tex-Mex grill. Are you really expecting decent seafood in this situation?!" "[U]nderstand that every establishment has an identity ... things they will focus on, and things that are there because they have to be. It's not that it's bad ... it's just that it's not going to wow anyone.""
""The viral \"Hi, welcome to Chili's\" Vine is already perfect. But, if we were going to change anything about it, we might add: \"Hi, welcome to Chili's - don't order the seafood.\" Choosing a seafood dish is one of the 10 common mistakes diners make at Chili's. Ultimately, seafood isn't the Tex-Mex chain's specialty. (Although, even though it falls under the Tex-Mex culinary umbrella, we suggest skipping Chilli's quesadilla, too.)""
""The seafood section of the Chili's menu is labelled \"Chicken & Seafood\" - which is already not an awesome sign, and a reinforcement of the fact that Chili's is known for its beefy burgers, barbecue ribs, and Tex-Mex classics (all of which appear on the \"Featured Items\" section of the menu).""
Chili's is best known for beefy burgers, barbecue ribs, and Tex-Mex classics rather than seafood. The menu groups seafood under a catchall "Chicken & Seafood" category, reflecting a lower focus on ocean fare. A former five-year Chili's chef recommends skipping seafood, noting chain restaurants emphasize core identity and strengths. Choosing dishes that match a restaurant's specialty generally yields better results. Seafood selections at Chili's rank among common dining mistakes, and quesadillas are also suggested as items to avoid in favor of the chain's stronger grill and Tex-Mex offerings.
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