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Chili's® Sets the Queso Standard with All-New Southwestern Queso

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Chili's (NYSE:EAT) is launching its new Southwestern Queso nationwide on October 7, 2025, replacing two previous queso offerings that each accounted for only 1% of sales. The new recipe, developed over nearly two years, features a blend of American and cheddar cheeses with fire-roasted green chilies, sweet onions, and lime.

In taste tests, 70% of respondents preferred the new Southwestern Queso over the previous version. To promote the launch, Chili's is offering free Southwestern Queso and chips to My Chili's members from October 7-21, 2025. The new queso will be available as a standalone appetizer, in the Dip Trio, with fajitas, and on the new Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos.

Chili's (NYSE:EAT) lancerà il suo nuovo Southwestern Queso su scala nazionale il 7 ottobre 2025, sostituendo due precedenti formaggi fusi che insieme rappresentavano solo l'1% delle vendite. La nuova ricetta, sviluppata in quasi due anni, combina formaggi americani e cheddar con peperoncini verdi arrostiti, cipolle dolci e lime.

Nei test di gusto, il 70% dei partecipanti ha preferito il nuovo Southwestern Queso rispetto alla versione precedente. Per promuovere il lancio, Chili's offrirà Southwestern Queso e patatine gratuiti ai membri My Chili's dall'7 al 21 ottobre 2025. Il nuovo queso sarà disponibile come antipasto a sé stante, nel Dip Trio, con fajitas e sui nuovi Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos.

Chili's (NYSE:EAT) lanzará su nuevo Southwestern Queso a nivel nacional el 7 de octubre de 2025, reemplazando dos quesos anteriores que cada uno representaba solo el 1% de las ventas. La nueva receta, desarrollada durante casi dos años, combina quesos Americano y cheddar con chiles verdes asados, cebollas dulces y lima.

En pruebas de sabor, el 70% de los encuestados prefirió el nuevo Southwestern Queso frente a la versión anterior. Para promover el lanzamiento, Chili's ofrece Queso Southwestern y totopos gratis a los miembros de My Chili's del 7 al 21 de octubre de 2025. El nuevo queso estará disponible como aperitivo independiente, en el Dip Trio, con fajitas y en los nuevos Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos.

Chili's(NYSE:EAT)는 2025년 10월 7일부터 전국적으로 새로운 Southwestern Queso를 출시하며, 매출의 단 1%에 불과했던 두 가지 이전 Queso를 대체합니다. 거의 2년에 걸쳐 개발된 새로운 레시피는 미국식 치즈와 체다 치즈에 불에 구운 피망, 달콤한 양파, 라임을 더했습니다.

맛 테스트에서 응답자의 70%가 새로운 Southwestern Queso를 이전 버전보다 선호했습니다. 출시를 홍보하기 위해 Chili's는 2025년 10월 7일부터 21일까지 My Chili's 회원에게 무료 Southwestern Queso와 칩을 제공합니다. 새로운 Queso는 독립적인 애피타이저로, Dip Trio, 파히타와 함께, 그리고 새로운 Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos 위에 제공됩니다.

Chili's (NYSE:EAT) lancera son nouveau Southwestern Queso à l'échelle nationale le 7 octobre 2025, remplaçant deux anciennes offres de queso qui chiffrent chacune à seulement 1% des ventes. La nouvelle recette, développée pendant près de deux ans, associe des fromages américain et cheddar avec des piments verts grillés au feu, des oignons doux et du citron vert.

Lors des tests gustatifs, 70% des répondants ont préféré le nouveau Southwestern Queso à la version précédente. Pour promouvoir le lancement, Chili's offre du Southwestern Queso et des chips gratuits aux membres My Chili's du 7 au 21 octobre 2025. Le nouveau queso sera disponible en apéritif à part, dans le Dip Trio, avec des fajitas, et sur les nouveaux Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos.

Chili's (NYSE:EAT) führt sein neues Southwestern Queso landesweit am 7. Oktober 2025 ein und ersetzt damit zwei vorherige Queso-Angebote, die jeweils nur 1% des Umsatzes ausmachten. Das neue Rezept, das in fast zwei Jahren entwickelt wurde, verbindet amerikanischen Käse und Cheddar mit feuergeschmorten grünen Chilis, süßen Zwiebeln und Limette.

In Geschmackstests bevorzugten 70% der Befragten das neue Southwestern Queso gegenüber der vorherigen Version. Zur Bewerbung des Starts bietet Chili's vom 7. bis 21. Oktober 2025 My Chili's-Mitgliedern kostenlos Southwestern Queso und Chips an. Das neue Queso wird als eigenständige Vorspeise, im Dip Trio, mit Fajitas und auf den neuen Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos erhältlich sein.

سيطلق Chili's (بورصة نيويورك: EAT) Southwestern Queso الجديد على مستوى البلاد في 7 أكتوبر 2025، ليحل محل عرضين سابقين من queso كل منهما يمثل 1% فقط من المبيعات. الوصفة الجديدة، التي طورت على مدى ما يقرب من عامين، تجمع مزيجاً من الجبن الأميركي والجبن الشيدر مع فلفل أخضر مشوي وبصل حلو وليمون.

في اختبارات التذوق، فضّل 70% من المشاركين Southwestern Queso الجديد على النسخة السابقة. للترويج للإطلاق، ستقدِّم Chili's Queso Southwestern والرقائق مجاناً لأعضاء My Chili's من 7 إلى 21 أكتوبر 2025. سيكون الجبن الجديد متاحاً كمقبل مستقل، وفي Dip Trio، مع الفاجيتا، وعلى nachos Chicken Bacon Ranch الجديدة.

Chili's(纽交所代码:EAT)将于2025年10月7日全国推出全新的 Southwestern Queso,以取代此前两款各占1%销售额的 queso。经近两年的研发,新配方在美式奶酪和切达奶酪基础上加入火烤青辣椒、甜洋葱和青柠。

在口味测试中,70% 的受访者更喜欢新款 Southwestern Queso。为宣传新产品,Chili's 将在2025年10月7日至21日向 My Chili's 会员免费提供 Southwestern Queso 和薯片。新款 queso 将作为单独的前菜、在 Dip Trio、与 fajitas 搭配,以及用于新款 Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos。

Positive
  • 70% of taste test respondents prefer the new queso recipe
  • Free promotional offer to drive customer engagement and loyalty program membership
  • Part of company's broader investment in menu improvements
Negative
  • Previous queso offerings each generated only 1% of sales
  • Two-year development period indicates significant resource investment

Launching nationwide on Oct. 7, Chili's new Southwestern Queso delivers distinct, bold flavors — and it's free to try for a limited time

DALLAS, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's® Grill & Bar is introducing a standout addition to its menu with the new Southwestern Queso, a must-try for queso fans everywhere. After nearly two years in development, Southwestern Queso will replace two previous iterations, Skillet Beef and White Skillet Queso, with a new recipe that finally gives guests the queso they deserve, starting Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Over the past three years, Chili's has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to improve its food, service and atmosphere – including upgrading menu staples like the improved Baby Back Ribs and revamped Frozen Margaritas made with PATRÓN – helping to restore the brand's place as the top casual dining restaurant in the U.S. Given Skillet Beef and White Skillet Queso each only account for about 1% of sales, guests are clearly looking for a better queso from Chili's. The grill and bar recognized it was time to invest in this area and set out to develop the best queso to enjoy alongside its fan-favorite chips and salsa.

With a clear goal and clear guest feedback, Chili's created a better option for guests nationwide. The result is the new Southwestern Queso, which delivers the upgrade fans have been craving. Featuring a melty blend of American and cheddar cheeses, fire-roasted green chilies, sweet onions, and a hint of lime, the new queso delivers a smooth texture and Southwestern flavors that are the perfect pairing for Chili's iconic tortilla chips. Listening to guests and restaurant teams for real-time feedback is a crucial piece of Chili's DNA and a critical part of this process. In a taste test, nearly 70% of respondents prefer the new, refined flavor profile of the Southwestern Queso when compared to the previous Skillet Beef Queso.

Chili's is so confident in this new offering that it's also giving guests the opportunity to try it for free. From Oct. 7 – Oct. 21, all My Chili's members can redeem free Southwestern Queso and chips, giving guests the chance to try what Chili's believes is the best queso available nationwide (limit one per My Chili's member; restrictions apply).

Guests will have more ways of pairing the new queso with favorite menu items — available as a standalone appetizer with Chili's signature thin chips and house-made salsa, as part of the Dip Trio, or as a dippable side with Chili's famous Sizzlin' Fajitas. Southwestern Queso also tops new Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos — a very-Chili's take on nachos inspired by the fan-favorite flavor combination, featuring chicken, bacon bits, a generous pour of Southwestern Queso and topped with Pico de Gallo, sour cream and a drizzle of Chili's signature house-made ranch.

Chili's invites all guests in to try the new Southwestern Queso and Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos beginning Tuesday, Oct. 7. To find a Chili's near you or to join the My Chili's program, please visit chilis.com.

About Chili's® Grill & Bar    
Hi, welcome to Chili's! A proud leader in the casual dining industry and the flagship brand of Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), Chili's was named Ad Age's 2025 Brand of the Year. Founded in 1975, Chili's is known for serving Big Mouth Burgers®, Crispy Chicken Crispers®, and sizzling fajitas, while hand-shaking more margaritas than any other restaurant brand in the United States. Chili's operates 1,600 restaurants in 29 countries and two territories with over 70,000 team members. With a purpose to make everyone feel special, Chiliheads take food, drink and service seriously – but not themselves. Chili's was a proud winner at the 2025 MenuMasters Awards for Best New Menu Item for Nashville Hot Mozz, the breakout addition to the social media-famous Triple Dipper. For more than 20 years, Chili's has been a proud supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and has raised more than $120 million for the organization through generous guest and team member donations. Find more information at chilis.com, follow on X or Instagram, like on Facebook, or join Chili's on TikTok

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FAQ

When is Chili's (NYSE:EAT) launching its new Southwestern Queso nationwide?

Chili's is launching its new Southwestern Queso nationwide on October 7, 2025.

How can customers get free Southwestern Queso at Chili's?

My Chili's members can get free Southwestern Queso and chips from October 7-21, 2025 (limit one per member, restrictions apply).

What are the ingredients in Chili's new Southwestern Queso?

The new Southwestern Queso features a blend of American and cheddar cheeses, fire-roasted green chilies, sweet onions, and a hint of lime.

How does the new Southwestern Queso compare to Chili's previous queso offerings?

In taste tests, 70% of respondents preferred the new Southwestern Queso compared to the previous Skillet Beef Queso. The previous queso offerings each only accounted for about 1% of sales.

What menu items can Chili's Southwestern Queso be ordered with?

The Southwestern Queso is available as a standalone appetizer with chips and salsa, in the Dip Trio, with Sizzlin' Fajitas, and on the new Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos.
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