Chili’s used to be our go-to stop after a movie at the Showcase.

The food was consistent, served hot and quick, and reasonably priced.

We enjoyed the aroma of the sizzling fajita plates brought to the surrounding tables.

We returned to Chili’s recently after many years and found that little had changed.

Of course, the prices have gone up, but occasional specials like a burger, french fries and soda for ten bucks is only slightly more than the equivalent at a fast food joint…and much better.

The fajitas are still a popular item, with their special featuring chicken, steak and shrimp. Hamburger and chicken sandwiches come in every conceivable combination, ranging from $10–$13. With fries.

Joyce chose the chicken and bacon quesadillas ($15.99), served with the traditional accompaniments, and as good as she remembered.

A popular choice at Chili’s is the Triple-Dipper, listed as an appetizer, but enough for a full meal or to share with another.

There are more than a dozen items to choose from, including chicken, mozzarella, mini hamburgers with tasty fried onions, and a southwestern eggrolls.

My favorites were the three southwestern eggrolls, filled with chicken, spinach and beans and accompanied with a tasty dipping sauce, which I also used for my chicken. The mini burgers were a huge hit, rounding out a nice little buffet.

We noticed many families and tables filled with teenagers who probably had just come from the movies.

Friendly staff welcome you at the door and even hold the door for you when you leave.

They must be doing something right, because they always seem to be doing a big business.