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Chili’s Edges Out Rivals in the Casual Dining Value Wars: A $30 Test Reveals Who’s Winning America’s Budget Battles
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Chili’s Edges Out Rivals in the Casual Dining Value Wars: A $30 Test Reveals Who’s Winning America’s Budget Battles

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Chili's delivered the biggest bang for the buck. Ted Berg walked into three casual-dining staples—Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's—with a strict $30 budget per person. No drinks. Just an appetizer of chips and queso, plus a breaded-chicken sandwich entrée. The results? Chili's came in at $27.38 before tax and tip, undercutting the others while piling on the portions. Business Insider . Applebee's blew past the limit at $31.98. Its $14.99 chips and queso tasted salty and creamy but lacked punch; the chips felt warm yet not fresh. The $16.99 spicy honey-mustard chicken sandwich featured a massive breaded breast—dry inside, soggy outside—but the sauce shone. Fries arrived dusted with peppery seasoning. Yet quality didn't match the tab. Disappointing. Buffalo Wild Wings stayed under at $28.98. Queso for $10.99 brought thinner texture but brighter flavor from green peppers and fresh tomatoes; chips held up well.…

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