Chili’s mouthwatering new menu

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Updated 05 December 2012
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Chili’s mouthwatering new menu

If you are craving superb Southwestern dishes with exploding flavors, don’t look further than Chili’s. The menu ranges from ribs, fajitas, quesadillas, Texas cheese fries, and Buffalo wings to their home-style fries smothered in chili, melted cheese with spicy jalapeños and crispy beef bacon, served with jalapeño-ranch dipping sauce. Do I need to say more?
Chili’s has just launched its new menu with exciting items that will make your mouth water. The mixture of flavors is outstanding, and I have to say, they have outdone themselves.
You can always find the restaurant full with Jeddawis who are addicted to their cuisine and in love with their atmosphere, and I don’t blame them. Can you? The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is family friendly, and they even have an outdoor area with playground. Next time, make sure to bring your children along to enjoy a whole family experience of good food, music and fun for all.
The menu offers five new delicious dishes that vary from seafood to chicken and beef. For appetizers, there is the Chile Shrimp Quesadillas made with melted Jack cheese, roasted jalapeño and corn salsa, served with homemade pico de gallo and a side of Chili’s cumin sour cream.
The Red Chili-Rubbed Chicken Stack is a very interesting choice. It is made with tender chili-seasoned chicken breast covered with melted jalapeño Jack cheese, topped with fresh avocado slices and served with spicy jalapeño mashed potatoes, roasted jalapeño and corn salsa. The spicy jalapeño mashed potatoes are just perfect, with fluffy mashed potatoes and the taste of spicy, zesty jalapeño in every bite.
The king of all dishes is the Chipotle salmon. It is a grilled salmon fillet seasoned with Southwestern spices and topped with a smoky chipotle cream sauce. This was my favorite of all, and it is a must-try, especially for those looking to lose those extra pounds. It comes with a side of rice and roasted jalapeño and corn salsa.
For steak lovers, there is the Chimichurri Sirloin Steak of juicy grilled sirloin drizzled with Chili’s homemade chimichurri sauce. On the side there is spicy jalapeño mashed potatoes, roasted jalapeño and corn salsa.
How can a Chili’s menu be complete without fajitas? The new menu offers Smoky Chipotle Chicken Fajita. The dish is served in a very appetizing presentation and consists of strips of tender chicken breasts on a bed of sautéed bell peppers and onions. It is topped with melted Jack cheese, chipotle pesto, cilantro, and crispy onion rings and served with warm flour tortillas, homemade pico de gallo, sour cream, and shredded cheddar.
Nothing beats Chili’s signature desert, the Molten Chocolate Cake, and my favorite, the Paradise Pie. The chocolate cake will make you drool just by looking at it. It is made with hot chocolate fudge and cold vanilla ice cream topped with a gooey chocolate crown – a mixture that makes you forget the reason you are on a diet.
You will love the new menu, and you can always ask for your favorite items from their signature dishes. I dare you to resist the temptation to come back for more!

Expect to pay: SR 80 to SR 150 per person
Opening hours: Weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Fridays from 1:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Email: [email protected]


Where We Are Going Today: Zeila in Riyadh

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Updated 06 January 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Zeila in Riyadh

  • If you want an Instagrammable dish, check out the breakfast garden — multigrain sourdough topped with beetroot cream and a bed of avocados, edamame and peas, served with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce

As far as breakfast spots go, Riyadh’s main districts have some decent choices. But head east, and you will find a hidden gem in Al-Hamra you should not miss.

We recently discovered Zeila — somewhere that offers great food options without the wait times. 

We started with the Croque Madame — a fried egg with hollandaise sauce atop toasted multigrain sourdough bread, served open-faced with smoked turkey, Emmental cheese, Dijon mustard cream and melted mozzarella. The well-balanced flavors come together smoothly without feeling too heavy for breakfast.

The shakshuka is another strong choice. This wholesome Zeila signature dish features confit bell peppers in olive oil, spicy cumin-tomato sauce, and comes topped with two poached eggs and coriander. It is served with multigrain sourdough.

If you want an Instagrammable dish, check out the breakfast garden — multigrain sourdough topped with beetroot cream and a bed of avocados, edamame and peas, served with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

On the heartier side, the mouthwatering selection of egg dishes includes a ribs Benedict, carbonara croissant, and a black truffle Benedict.

We couldn’t leave our sweet tooth hanging, so we opted for the Russian pancakes for a sweet, yet not overly so, ending to the meal.

But there are more innovative dishes, such as the Om Ali, which is prepared with freshly toasted croissant slices soaked in a mixture of milk and cream, complemented with a selection of nuts and locally made fresh cream. There is also a creme brulee crepe, or banoffee French toast made with salted caramel and grilled banana, served with vanilla ice cream.

The service was great, though the plastic utensils provided were disappointing.

However, Zeila’s interior is what really makes the trip worthwhile. The space, warm with natural light from the high glass walls, is spacious yet retains a comfortable ambience.

Adorned with hammock swing chairs, cozy leather couches, an outdoor seating area and luscious plants, it’s a great place to explore this winter whether you’re looking for a full meal or a cup of coffee while you do some work.