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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chili’s Grill & Bar for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
It’s not too often that I get to hang out with my best friend, Tamme. Sure we talk all the time on the phone, we text back and forth and occasionally spend 30 minutes together over a cup of coffee, but that’s about it these days. Tamme’s off of work for a bit as she just had knee surgery, so I asked her if she wanted to head over to Chili’s to try their new CoronaRita!
The picture above was taken with my new camera, it has a cartoon filter on it. Cool huh? You can actually watch it in action above too! It was really nice to be able to hang out. We just never seem to find the time for that anymore! We decided to go during a quiet time, around 2:00 PM. The lunch rush was gone and there was still plenty of time before the dinner rush would hit. It was an ideal time to go! 
Neither one of us wanted to fill up with a meal so soon before dinner, so we decided to order a couple of appetizers. We ordered the Classic Nachos and the Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip. Man was it good! I’m not a heavy drinker, but I do enjoy a cocktail. If I do partake I almost always have to have something to munch on while sipping. The chips, salsa, guacamole, and artichoke dip were a perfect pairing with the CoronaRitas!
The CoronaRita at Chili’s is a new menu item. It’s a margarita made with Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila with a bottle of Corona suspended upside down.
While Tamme isn’t really a margarita drinker, she LOVED it and gave it two thumbs up! You can leave the Corona bottle upside down and sip your margarita until the level gets low, then gently lift the bottle to release more, or release it earlier, whatever you like. Definitely different and a perfect match with our Mexican themed appetizers.
I have to say that the staff at Chili’s in MCHenry, Illinois were fabulous. As I mentioned, Tamme had knee surgery, so we requested a booth so she could elevate her leg. While we were eating the restaurant manager came out and chatted, asking about Tamme’s leg. Later the bartender stopped by and asked the same thing. He let me snap a picture of him with my cartoon filter on my camera. Ha ha! Everyone was really nice and attentive. Thank you Chili’s in McHenry for a great afternoon!
As you can see from this Instagram shot, we really put a hurtin’ on our appetizer plates! They definitely hit the spot.
There were these nifty little video tablet things at the table. They were called Ziosks and displayed the different desserts available. Ooohhhhh. Mmmmm! We passed, but it was hard! At least I’ll know to save room for my next visit. :) It was so nice to get out and hang with my besty!
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED
So now I’d like one of you to enjoy some time with a friend! I’m giving away a $25 Gift Card to Chili’s! All you have to do is a leave a comment here by May 9, 2012 at midnight telling me which meal from Chili’s menu would you order to compliment the CoronaRita if you won?
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(You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages and as always, remember to drink responsibly! Winner will be drawn at random and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning notification email or a new winner will be drawn.)
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i would have the baby back ribs
I am craving the margarita lime chicken. But with a toddler, I haven’t had a date night in a long time!
I always have a hard time deciding, but I know my son would order the corn dog with cinnamon apples on the side.
We don’t get to eat out much, but I love a good burger so that’s what I usually get when we do eat out. I’d get the Mushroom Swiss Burger…yummm…
Skillet Queso please. Thanks!
I am not sure for me – salad probably – but my husband would get the ribs! very nice review!!
I want to get the JALAPEÑO SMOKEHOUSE BACON BURGER to go with it.
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
I like the buffalo wings!
I’m a serious lime lover kind of person, so I would order the margarita grilled chicken – sounds like a very good pairing to me!
Thanks for the share on the Coronarita!
I would order the Margarita Grilled Chicken.
Thanks!
I’d get the GRILLED SALMON WITH GARLIC AND HERBS.
Most definitely the Margarita Chicken! Love that marinade they use with the rice and black beans!!! YUM!
I would love to try the Monterey Chicken!
That sounds so good!!!!! I haven’t been there in so long (dare bills taking all my money these days!) and I used to get the Fiesta Lime Chicken, but based on all the prior comments it must be called something else now. Either way, I’d love to get a CoronaRita!!!
super yummy with some skillet queso!
ykatrina at hotmail dot com
I would get Chicken Club Quesadillas! I love Chili’s!
I love the southwestern rolls and the sliders!
Margarita Grilled Chicken sounds so good to me!
I think that would be perfect with the fajita quesadilla!
I would choose the margarita grilled chicken or maybe some crispy shrimp tacos..yum!
The Buffalo Ranch chicken sandwich. It’s my favorite and now my teenage daughter’s favorite….just about the only thing we agree on these days! LOL
I LOVE their shrimp tacos and I think it would be a perfect compliment! Looks like you had a blast!
Ooooh, I’m due on May 20th, so if I won, I’d love to celebrate with a “grown-up beverage” like the margarita. I’d have it with the steak fajitas. Yum!
My husband and I haven’t been to chili’s in over 4yrs. We were stationed in the Netherlands. We would definitely get the chips and salsa. We love the salsa. I even found a recipe that is similar to the salsa. We might order the southwestern egg roll too. For t our entree, I might order the chicken/steak fajita. And my husband would probably order the ribs.
My favorite menu item at Chili’s is the Quesadilla Explosion Salad.
I would definatly have the bar-b-que ribs!!
their nachos! THEY ARE SO GOOD. & i`m a nacho lover.
I would get the fajita trio
I’d get the Quesadilla Explosion Salad!
I would order the Margarita Crilled Chicken
The chicken fajitas YUMMM!
I do love those baby back ribs………..
i would have the baby back ribs
Mmm! I Love their Caribbean Salad, they will still provide me with their Honey Lime Dressing!
The CoronaRita looks interesting though, never would’ve considered it, but your review was tempting…..Gonna have to get there quick for a bit of a taste!
Always love the fajitas!
I would order the chicken bacon ranch quesadillas.
My husband would order the Spicy Garlic & Lime Grilled Shrimp and I would get the Monterey Chicken!
I would Love to try the Margarita Lime Grilled Chicken!!! I Love grilled foods with a Yummy Cocktail!! :-)
I love the fajita salad
I’d get the margarita chicken.
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i want the GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Thanks for the chance!
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I would order baby back ribs.
eugeniewu at gmail dot com
it really doesn’t matter what I order for an entree because I always fill up on the chips and salsa before the meal and end up taking the rest home!
I would definitely order the baby back ribs. They are delicious!
an avocado burger
oliviatheservicedog at hotmail dot com
i love the quesidilla explosion salad
chicken fajitas for me
porklola at aol dot com
I’d order the Chicken Club Quesadillas.
I would order Texas Cheese Fries with Chili.
hlee99 at gmail dot com
I would get the Chicken Crispers.
reklaw422 at hotmail dot com
I would get the corn guacamole with chips and the chicken explosion salad
kperales25{at}aol.com
I would order my favorite meal to go with this drink which is the Cajun Chicken Pasta. Just a little spice to add to the flavor of the drink.
addison.ash@gmail.com
I’d get the JALAPEÑO SMOKEHOUSE BACON BURGER
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i would get the spinach dip and the corona ritas
I’d order the Grilled Chicken Salad. Looks so yummy and I’m watching my calories. Thanks for a great giveaway!
kbmint (at) otelco (dot) net
Steak Fajitas!!!!
Ooops, I forgot my email!
wbailey113 at hotmail dot com
Do you know if the coronarita bottle holders are available anywhere or are the exclusive to Chilis ? I would love to get ahold of a few for my backyard
Hi Eddie. That I don’t know, but I would think you could call or stop in to your local Chili’s and ask the manager or the bartender. I’m sure they could answer that question! Also, I did a quick google search for “coronarita bottle holder” and there were quite a few for sale on eBay!