Chili’s recently trimmed a handful of fan‑fave items from its kids and dessert menus, sparking a flood of complaints on the restaurant’s Reddit community. The chain also announced a new product that it says will keep diners smiling.
In a move aimed at simplifying its menu, the chain will no longer offer the Kids Pepperoni Pizza, Kids Cheese Quesadillas, or the Mini Molten dessert. Those items were popular with families, especially the Mini Molten—a small, share‑size chocolate dessert that many parents chose for its portion control.
The decision hit Reddit member r/Chilis hard. Comments ranged from “No more Kids Quesadillas! That’s my daughter’s favourite!” to complaints about losing the Mini Molten, a “perfect share size” for parents and kids alike. One user complained that the menu was draining away everything their son loved—first the orange slices and corn on the cob and now the quesadilla. Another pointed out that the quesadilla was simple to make: just tortillas and cheese baked together.
“We’re sorry for the change,” a Chili’s spokesperson said in a statement. “These modifications are part of our ongoing simplification efforts. We will replace the Mini Molten with full‑size desserts and eliminate the Kids Pepperoni Pizza and Kids Cheese Quesadillas. However, Kids Cheese Pizza will still be on the kids menu.”
Despite the pushback, the chain is launching a new offering later this month. Starting on October 7, Chili’s will roll out Southwestern Queso to replace the Skillet Beef and White Skillet Quesos. The new dip blends American and cheddar cheeses with fire‑roasted green chilies, onions, and a splash of lime to deliver a bold, crave‑worthy flavor profile.
Chili’s member program will let you snag a free portion of Southwestern Queso from October 7 through October 21—one free dip per member. The company says the update will bring a fresh citrusy kick to the restaurant’s classic queso lineup.
The shift comes as Chili’s adjusts to a changing dining landscape, where streamlined menus can improve kitchen speed and reduce waste. Whether the removal of popular kid‑friendly items hurts the bottom line remains to be seen, but the new Southwestern Queso gives the chain a fresh highlight to draw in both regulars and new guests.
Customers can still enjoy other kid‑friendly options, like the Kids Cheese Pizza, while ordering the new Southwestern Queso or sticking with their favorite family‑size favorites. The chain’s hope is that the new dip, with its bold flavors, will satisfy adult taste buds and keep families coming back, even as it phases out some of its more modest menu items.
In the moments after the announcement, the Chili’s community on Reddit stayed lively and candid, debating which new dish to try next. While they grumbled about losing the Mini Molten, many also took notice of the upcoming Southwestern Queso, signaling that the restaurant’s next chapter may just be about discovering the newest way to dip into flavor.
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