Ready for an X-rated meal? Venture into the large dining room that lurks behind the frankly unenticing facade of this Austin institution. When ordering your chili, keep in mind that 'X' is mild, 'XX' is spicy and 'XXX' is melt-your-face-off hot. Of course there's more than just chili here; there's Frito pie, which is chili over Fritos.
Texas Chili Parlor
Austin
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