Chili's Lunch Combos — What to Know

Chili's lunch combos are the chain's midday value play — a smaller entrée paired with a soup, salad or side, served at a set lunch price on weekdays. They're one of the best ways to eat at Chili's for less, and while the exact Chili's lunch combos lineup and pricing weren't listed on our source, we can walk you through how the deal typically works so you know what to expect.

Because the specific items and price for Chili's lunch combos vary by location and change over time, we're not going to invent a list here. Instead, below is an honest overview of the format and how to get the most value at lunch. For confirmed current pricing, check with your local Chili's or the official app.

How Chili's lunch combos typically work

A typical Chili's lunch combos deal lets you choose a lunch-portion entrée — think a sandwich, a smaller Tex-Mex plate, soup-and-salad, or a bowl — and pair it with a side such as soup, a house or fresco salad, or fries, all for one combo price. It's designed to be quick and affordable for the weekday lunch crowd, usually offered until mid-afternoon. Pairing a lighter entrée with a cup of soup or a fresco salad is a classic combo build.

Getting the best value at lunch

To maximize a Chili's lunch combos order, pick a combo where the paired side is something you'd want anyway — a cup of Terlingua Chili or a house salad — so nothing goes to waste. If the lunch deal isn't running or you're outside lunch hours, the $20 Dinner for Two and happy hour are the next-best value routes. Always confirm the current lunch offer and cutoff time locally.