Chili's Grill & Bar
1428 Interstate Dr, Cookeville
(931) 372-0014
Customers' Favorites
Pepper PALS Mini Chocolate Molten
Pepper PALS Cheese Quesadilla
Chips Salsa and Guacamole
Bottomless Chips & Salsa
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Ranchero Chicken Tacos
Alex's Santa Fe Burger
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Molten Chocolate Cake
Southwestern Eggrolls
Featured items
Triple Dipper™
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders tossed in our famous honey-chipotle sauce, served with NEW white cheddar mac & cheese (270 cal), fries (420 cal) & house-made ranch (170 cal).
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Chicken, shredded cheese, chile spices, bacon, house-made ranch. Served with pico, sour cream, ranch.
Big Mouth® Bites
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch.
Crispy Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders served with NEW white cheddar mac & cheese (270 cal), fries (420 cal), house-made ranch (170 cal) and 2 dipping sauces.
Full Order of Ribs
A full order of Baby Back Ribs slow-cooked and smoked in-house in your choice of two flavors. Served with fries & white-cheddar mac & cheese.
Chili's Philly
NEW! Our take on a Philly Cheesesteak. Premium thinly sliced steak, grilled bell peppers & onions, jalapeños, white queso on a toasted buttery roll.
BBQ Brisket Burger*
Pulled brisket, house BBQ, cheddar cheese, pickles.
Chipotle Bowl
Your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp or Ancho salmon, pico, field greens, Mexican rice, corn salsa, avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro, chipotle pesto, house-made ranch.
Skillet Queso
Original queso with beef. Served with chips & fresh salsa.
Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Your choice of protein, cheese, tomatoes, corn salsa, tortilla strips, cilantro with citrus-balsamic. Topped with our cheese quesadillas. Dressing served on the side.
Molten Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, topped with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate shell with caramel drizzle.
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge.
Chicken Fajitas
Ultimate Cajun Pasta
NEW! Grilled chicken, shrimp, penne in Alfredo sauce, topped with chile spices, shredded Parmesan, tomatoes, green onions. Served with garlic toast.
Alex's Santa Fe Burger*
Avocado, pepper Jack, red onion, jalapeños, tomato, pickles, cilantro, spicy Santa Fe sauce.
Pepper Pals® Cheese Burger Bites
Cheeseburger bites made with all-natural beef and served with choice of side and a drink.
Fajita Trio
Classic Sirloin* - 10oz
Seasoned & topped with garlic butter. Served with loaded mashed potatoes (add 350 cal), and steamed broccoli (add 40 cal).
Appetizers
Triple Dipper™
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
Texas Cheese Fries - Half
Shredded cheese, bacon, jalapeños, green onions. Served with house-made ranch.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Chicken, shredded cheese, chile spices, bacon, house-made ranch. Served with pico, sour cream, ranch.
Brisket Quesadillas
Shredded cheese, slow-smoked pulled brisket, jalapeños, house BBQ. Served with pico, sour cream & ranch.
Boneless Wings
Crispy boneless wings hand-tossed in up to 2 flavors with 2 sides of house-made ranch. Choose the count that fits your game day appetite!
Skillet Queso
Original queso with beef. Served with chips & fresh salsa.
Southwestern Eggrolls
Crispy flour tortillas, chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeño Jack cheese, red peppers, spinach. Served with avocado-ranch.
Texas Cheese Fries - Full
Shredded cheese, bacon, jalapeños, green onions. Served with house-made ranch.
Fried Mozzarella
Served with Marinara sauce.
Bone-In Wings
Our classic, crispy wings are hand-tossed with your choice of 2 flavors and 2 sides of house-made ranch. Now serving all NEW counts!
Dip Trio
Choose any three. Skillet queso, white queso, fresh salsa, fresh guacamole or house-made ranch. Served with corn tostada chips.
White Skillet Queso
Served with corn tostada chips & fresh salsa.
Fresh Guacamole
Made fresh daily. Served with corn-tostada chips & fresh salsa.
Chips & Salsa
Corn tostada chips made fresh daily. Served with fresh salsa.
Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas
Fajita Trio
Shrimp Fajitas
Mix & Match Fajitas
Steak Fajitas
Big Mouth Burgers®
Big Mouth® Bites
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch.
Just Bacon Burger*
Layered with slices of bacon, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, red onion, tomato, mayo.
Oldtimer® w/Cheese*
The original burger. Pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, cheddar cheese.
Double Old Timer w/Cheese*
NEW! Two juicy beef patties, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard.
Alex's Santa Fe Burger*
Avocado, pepper Jack, red onion, jalapeños, tomato, pickles, cilantro, spicy Santa Fe sauce.
Bacon Rancher Burger*
Two beef patties, six slices of bacon, house-made ranch, American cheese, sauteed onions, pickles.
BBQ Brisket Burger*
Pulled brisket, house BBQ, cheddar cheese, pickles.
Mushroom Swiss Burger*
Sauteed onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo.
Secret Sauce Burger*
Secret sauce, American cheese, lettuce, sauteed onions.
Chicken Crisper® Combos
Crispy Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders served with NEW white cheddar mac & cheese (270 cal), fries (420 cal), house-made ranch (170 cal) and 2 dipping sauces.
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders tossed in our famous honey-chipotle sauce, served with NEW white cheddar mac & cheese (270 cal), fries (420 cal) & house-made ranch (170 cal).
Nashville Hot Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders tossed in our NEW Nashville Hot sauce, served with NEW white cheddar mac & cheese (270 cal), fries (420 cal) & house-made ranch (170 cal).
Steaks & Ribs
Classic Ribeye*
Marbled, thick-cut steak topped with garlic butter. Served with loaded mashed potatoes (add 350 cal), and steamed broccoli (add 40 cal).
Classic Sirloin* - 6oz
Seasoned & topped with garlic butter. Served with loaded mashed potatoes (add 350 cal), and steamed broccoli (add 40 cal).
Full Order of Ribs
A full order of Baby Back Ribs slow-cooked and smoked in-house in your choice of two flavors. Served with fries & white-cheddar mac & cheese.
Classic Sirloin* - 10oz
Seasoned & topped with garlic butter. Served with loaded mashed potatoes (add 350 cal), and steamed broccoli (add 40 cal).
Classic Sirloin* with Avocado - 10oz
Seasoned and topped with cilantro pesto, avocado slices, cilantro, pico. Served with roasted asparagus.
Surf & Turf Ribeye*
Marbled, thick-cut steak topped with garlic butter and a dozen shrimp. Served with loaded mashed potatoes (add 350 cal) & steamed broccoli (add 40 cal).
Surf & Turf Sirloin* - 10oz
Seasoned & topped with garlic butter and a dozen shrimp. Served with loaded mashed potatoes (add 350 cal) & steamed broccoli (add 40 cal).
Classic Sirloin* with Avocado - 6oz
Seasoned and topped with cilantro pesto, avocado slices, cilantro, pico. Served with roasted asparagus.
Half Order of Ribs
A half order of Baby Back Ribs slow-cooked and smoked in-house in your choice of flavor. Served with fries & white-cheddar mac & cheese.
Smokehouse Combos
Smokehouse Combo
Our famous Baby Back Ribs and Crispy Chicken Crispers®. Served with roasted street corn, fries & garlic toast.
Ultimate Smokehouse Combo
Our famous Baby Back Ribs, Crispy Chicken Crispers® and Jalapeño-Cheddar Smoked Sausage. Served with roasted street corn, fries & garlic toast.
Chicken & Seafood
Ultimate Cajun Pasta
NEW! Grilled chicken, shrimp, penne in Alfredo sauce, topped with chile spices, shredded Parmesan, tomatoes, green onions. Served with garlic toast.
Margarita Grilled Chicken
Pico, tortilla strips, Mexican rice, black beans.
Ancho Salmon
Seared chile-rubbed Atlantic salmon, cilantro pesto, cilantro, queso fresco. Served with Mexican rice & steamed broccoli.
Chipotle Bowl
Your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp or Ancho salmon, pico, field greens, Mexican rice, corn salsa, avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro, chipotle pesto, house-made ranch.
Cajun Pasta
Your choice of grilled chicken or shrimp with penne in Alfredo sauce, topped with chile spices, Parmesan, tomatoes, green onions. Served with garlic toast.
Guiltless Grill
Santa Fe Salad
Your choice of protein, pico, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, house-made ranch & a drizzle of spicy Santa Fe sauce.
Classic Sirloin* with Avocado - 10oz
Seasoned and topped with cilantro pesto, avocado slices, cilantro, pico. Served with roasted asparagus.
Classic Sirloin* with Avocado - 6oz
Seasoned and topped with cilantro pesto, avocado slices, cilantro, pico. Served with roasted asparagus.
Ancho Salmon
Seared chile-rubbed Atlantic salmon, cilantro pesto, cilantro, queso fresco. Served with Mexican rice & steamed broccoli.
Margarita Grilled Chicken
Pico, tortilla strips, Mexican rice, black beans.
Bowls & Quesadillas
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Chicken, shredded cheese, chile spices, bacon, house-made ranch. Served with pico, sour cream, ranch.
Brisket Quesadillas
Shredded cheese, slow-smoked pulled brisket, jalapeños, house BBQ. Served with pico, sour cream & ranch.
Chipotle Bowl
Your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp or Ancho salmon, pico, field greens, Mexican rice, corn salsa, avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro, chipotle pesto, house-made ranch.
Sandwiches
Chili's Philly
NEW! Our take on a Philly Cheesesteak. Premium thinly sliced steak, grilled bell peppers & onions, jalapeños, white queso on a toasted buttery roll.
Big Mouth Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, and our secret sauce on a brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sandwich
Hand-breaded crispy chicken with spicy Buffalo sauce, tomato, lettuce, house-made ranch on a brioche bun.
Bacon Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, sauteed onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a toasted buttery roll.
Lunch Specials
Lunch Combo - Double Burger
Two grilled patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato & mustard. Served with fries.
Lunch Combo - Half Order Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken, bacon, shredded cheese, chile spices & house-made ranch. Served with chips & salsa.
Lunch Combo - Boneless Wings
Hand-tossed in your choice of sauce: House BBQ, Honey-Chipotle, or Buffalo. Served with fries.
Lunch Combo - Bacon Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Half sandwich with grilled chicken, bacon, swiss, avocado, sauteed onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a toasted buttery roll. Served with fries.
Lunch Combo - Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl
Grilled chicken, pico, field greens, Mexican rice, corn salsa, avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro, chipotle pesto, house-made ranch.
Mini Chocolate Molten
Mini version of our Molten Chocolate Cake. Chocolate cake with a melted chocolate center, topped with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate shell with caramel drizzle.
Salads, Soups & Chili
Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Your choice of protein, cheese, tomatoes, corn salsa, tortilla strips, cilantro with citrus-balsamic. Topped with our cheese quesadillas. Dressing served on the side.
Bowl of Soup
Santa Fe Salad
Your choice of protein, pico, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, house-made ranch & a drizzle of spicy Santa Fe sauce.
Bowl of the Original Chili
Our original recipe with beef, onions & signature blend of spices. Topped with cheese & tortilla strips.
Santa Fe Crispers® Salad
Hand-battered Chicken Crispers, pico, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, house-made ranch & a drizzle of spicy Santa Fe sauce.
Quesadilla Explosion Crispers® Salad
Hand-battered Chicken Crispers, cheese, tomatoes, corn salsa, tortilla strips, cilantro with citrus-balsamic. Topped with our cheese quesadillas. Dressing served on the side.
Soup & House Salad
A delicious bowl of Soup with a side House Salad. Dressing served on the side.
Soup & Caesar Salad
A delicious bowl of Soup with a side Caesar Salad. Dressing served on the side.
Chili & House Salad
A delicious bowl of the Original Chili with a side House Salad. Dressing served on the side.
Chili & Caesar Salad
A delicious bowl of the Original Chili with a side Caesar Salad. Dressing served on the side.
Side House Salad
Tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded cheese, garlic croutons with your choice of dressing.
Side Caesar Salad
Greens, Parmesan, croutons & Caesar dressing. Dressing served on the side.
Cup of the Original Chili
Our original recipe with beef, onions & signature blend of spices. Topped with cheese & tortilla strips.
Cup of Soup
Desserts
Molten Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, topped with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate shell with caramel drizzle.
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge.
Cheesecake
Served over strawberry puree.
Sides & Sauces
Sides
Choose from several mouth-watering choices.
Sauce Options (4oz)
Kids Menu
Pepper Pals® Crispy Crispers®
Crispy Chicken Crispers® served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Pepperoni Pizza
6" Pepperoni Pizza served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Cheese Burger Bites
Cheeseburger bites made with all-natural beef and served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Grilled Chicken Dippers
Grilled Chicken Dippers served with choice of side and a drink.
Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese
Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Cheesy chicken pasta served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Cheese Pizza
6" Cheese Pizza served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Burger Bites
Burger bites made with all-natural beef and served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Grilled Chicken Bites
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Bites served with choice of side and a drink.
Pepper Pals® Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla served with choice of side and a drink.
Mini Chocolate Molten
Mini version of our Molten Chocolate Cake. Moist chocolate cake with a melted chocolate center. Topped with vanilla ice cream & a thin chocolate shell.
Beverages
Gallon of Strawberry Lemonade
Beverages
Brewed tea, lemonade and fountain drinks
Blackberry Iced Tea
Our fresh-brewed iced tea has a delightful hint of blackberry to tickle your taste buds
Mango Iced Tea
Adding sweet mango flavor to our fresh-brewed iced tea makes it delicious.
Strawberry Lemonade
Cold, bold and thirst-quenching lemonade juiced up with real strawberries.
NEW! Wildberry Lemonade
NEW! Wildberry Tea
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Recent Reviews
We had a normal date night and decided to stop in. I've always been pleased with the service as well as the food. Tonight was made a bit exceptional out of our previous trips, our waitress Kaylee being the main reason. She was incredibly kind, and she was fantastic from start to finish. As a former server, I couldn't recommend her more. She knew the menu like the back of her hand, was careful about ID when my husband and I ordered alcohol, and she stayed on top of us...
April 2025
My wife & I ate here for the 1st time although we've live here 40 years. The staff was extremely nice & mindful, very excellent staff. The food was good and menu selections plentiful.
The restaurant was clean and bright.
But like all restaurants that use the pay at you seat kiosk, the tip is figured AFTER taxes.
Taxes are imposed by the government and not part of the waitress performance or food or service....
The restaurant was clean and bright.
But like all restaurants that use the pay at you seat kiosk, the tip is figured AFTER taxes.
Taxes are imposed by the government and not part of the waitress performance or food or service....
April 2025
Food was good; burgers were a tiny bit overdone, but we were hungry, and I've had worse. Appetizers came out very fast, right after they were made in the kitchen! Very nice atmosphere overall, super polite and attentive wait staff. There were some pretty bright lights over our section. I'm not sure why it was set up like that. Other than the bright lighting (we had been traveling all day), the atmosphere was perfect - not too noisy even though it was busy, and it...
March 2025
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