About this dish
The Mexican Rice sits in the Sides section of the Chili's Grill & Bar menu. Tomato-tinted long-grain rice with peppers and onions.
At $3.99, this dish lands right around the sides average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Chili's Grill & Bar is a tex-mex / american chain founded in 1975 and currently operates around 1,600 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Sun-Thu 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Chili's Grill & Bar, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Chili's Grill & Bar menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Sides category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Chili's Grill & Bar
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes — $4.49, 380 cal
- Black Beans — $3.99, 130 cal