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Tolbert's Restaurant & Chili Parlor
Gastropub, Diner, and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Grapevine
"I highly recommend the Donkey Tail."(3 Tips)
"Bowl of red, Lakefire beer awesome"(3 Tips)
"Try the 5 alarm on the side with any chili it's amazing"(17 Tips)
"Saw this place on the travel channel because of their 5 alarm chili."(3 Tips)
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EaterOctober 8, 2013Dallas journalist Frank X. Tolbert was chili-obsessed, writing a book called A Bowl of Red before opening Tolbert's in 1976. The restaurant has since moved to downtown Grapevine. [Eater 38 Member]
Hands down the ONLY chili I'll eat with a fervor. This is coming from a NY'ers who loves spice and flavor. I'll have their chili hands down. Every. Time.
Shey VenturaOctober 25, 2016YAS! Great food and cozy/romantic kinda place. A band was playing on a Friday night so it was loud and awkward for this type of ambience. Will try again during the week for a quieter date with bf.
Aysha LaraFebruary 4, 2016The Rib eye is a must and the 8 oz serving is more than enough! For dessert don't skip the key lime pie! Really a good one!
Best place for real Texas chili outside of Terlingua, in fact, the owner’s father is Frank Tolbert who started the international chili cook off years ago.
Bartenders are great ! Sarah, Natalie James and Kevin. Dry wings with chipotle sauce in the side. Yum!- Jess KSeptember 25, 2013Saw this place on the travel channel because of their 5 alarm chili. It was spicy but the Serrano pepper on top of the original was 10 alarm ;)
Colin StarkDecember 4, 2017Wow! Try the Red Texas Chili...go for the super bowl size...simply divine Chili!! I
Russ UNTAugust 26, 2015Decent selection of craft beer, pretty good food and live bands every day of the week.
Sure, the chili is good. But they also have one of the best burgers in the city.
Texas cuisine done right with live music, craft beer and true friendly service!
Ken HutchinsonSeptember 28, 2013Stick with a Salad but load up on appetizers. Entrees only ok. Amazing okra, sweet potato fries, and stuffed chicken jalapeños.- Colin StarkDecember 4, 2017Wow! Try the Red Texas Chili...go for the super bowl size...simply divine Chili!!
Great American West GalleryAugust 29, 2014Tolbert's has very good food along with a friendly wait staff and outstanding service.
James SaikinMay 6, 2013Have always liked the Frank's frito pie without onions. I'll see if I can tolerate it still. Their chicken fried steaks ate okay not as good as Aspen Creek.
Alice RoachJuly 7, 2012Sure the chili is to die for, but the BLT & chicken fried steak are also first rate.
RobinDecember 29, 2012Kids really enjoyed the donkey tails. Catfish and chicken fried chicken were good.
I always get a bowl of Red and a burger! My daughter even eats the Chili!
MacAllan 15 for $8 is a good choice. Live every night. —Support bars that support live music!
Corey PettitJune 6, 2010The chili is akin to really greasy dog food smushed into clumps and served in a bowl. The queso, however, is great!
Jacqueline BakerFebruary 1, 2012Nice atmosphere. Live band that was good but not so loud you can't have a conversation!
Kevin is your bartender of choice. Tell him I sent you.
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Tolbert's Restaurant & Chili Parlor
423 S Main St (at E Franklin St)
Grapevine, TX 76051
United States
Grapevine, TX 76051
United States
Tolberts Restaurant & Chili Parlor is a full service restaurant and bar. Famous for chili, with a full Southwestern menu. 33 beers on tap, full bar. Live music after dinner. Non smoking
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(817) 421-4888
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music, Jukebox
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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