Chili's 3 For Me® Menu
The Chili's 3 For Me is a value meal deal where you choose a beverage, a starter, and a full-size entrée for one combined price starting at $10.99. It's available all day at participating Chili's locations. The starting price is $10.99 it remains one of the best-value combos in casual dining. Three tiers based on which entrée you pick: $10.99 for base, $14.99 for mid, $16.99 for premium. This page covers every entrée option across all three tiers, every starter choice, the drink options, the value math versus fast food, and the honest best pick at every price point.

What Are Chili's 3 For Me®?
You get three items: a non-alcoholic beverage (fountain soda, lemonade, or iced tea), a starter (chips & salsa, bowl of soup, or house/Caesar side salad), and a full-size entrée from the designated 3 For Me menu. The price of your combo is determined by which entrée tier you choose.
| Component | Options Included |
|---|---|
| Drink | Any non-alcoholic fountain soda, lemonade, iced tea (bottomless dine-in) |
| Starter | Chips & Salsa, Side House Salad, Side Caesar Salad, or Cup of Soup |
| Entrée | Pick from three tiers $10.99 / $14.99 / $16.99 |
It's available all day, every day at participating locations, making it just as good for a quick weekday lunch as it is for a casual dinner out.
Does Chili's Still Have the $10 Deal?
Yes, with an honest clarification. The 3 for $10 menu deal is still very much alive nowadays. It is now officially called the 3 For Me®. The starting price is $10.99, not exactly $10, but it remains one of the best value combos in casual dining. It was rebranded slightly from the original "3 for $10" marketing, but the concept is identical: drink + starter + full-size entrée for one flat price. Every site you've visited that still says "$10" is using outdated pricing. The current floor is $10.99 confirmed across multiple US locations.
Chili's 3 For Me® Price Tiers
The Chili's 3 For Me deal utilizes a tiered pricing structure starting at $10.99 for base entrees, moving to $14.99 for upgraded chicken and burger options, and reaching $16.99 for premium steak and seafood dishes. Prices vary slightly depending on your local franchise and regional taxes.
| Tier | Price | What Type of Entrée |
|---|---|---|
| Base | $10.99 | Burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas |
| Mid | $14.99 | Chicken Crispers® combos |
| Premium | $16.99 | Steak, pasta, grilled proteins |
Chili's 3 For Me® Base Tier ($10.99) - All Entrée Options
Tier 1 ($10.99): Oldtimer with Cheese, Big Smasher Burger, and Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas among the confirmed options. The Crispy Crispers are a crowd favorite. The batter is thick, the chicken inside stays juicy.
| Entrée | Calories | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Big Smasher™ Burger | 940 - 950 | Smash burger fans, fast food alternative |
| The Big QP Burger | 880 - 890 | Most beef per dollar — 85% more than QPC |
| Oldtimer® w/ Cheese | 840 - 850 | Classic burger, lowest calorie base option |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 1120 | Bacon lovers, straightforward build |
| Big Crispy® Chicken Sandwich | 1020 | Best chicken sandwich value in 2026 |
| Spicy Big Crispy® Chicken Sandwich | 1020 | Same build with spicy mayo |
Best pick at base tier: The Big QP Burger, 7.5oz of beef, confirmed 85% more meat than a McDonald's Quarter Pounder® with Cheese, at $10.99 with a starter and bottomless drink. No fast food combo in 2026 beats this value equation.
Chili's 3 For Me® Mid Tier ($14.99) - All Entrée Options
A solid mid-tier pick if you want something hearty and satisfying.
| Entrée | Calories | Heat Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ct Crispy Crispers® Combo | 870 - 1600 | None | First-time Crispers® order |
| 3ct Honey-Chipotle Crispers® Combo | 1040 - 1560 | Medium - builds slowly | Most reordered flavor |
| 3ct Nashville Hot Crispers® Combo | 1140 - 1710 | Hot - front loaded | Serious spice seekers |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas | 1240 | None | Tex-Mex comfort |
Best pick at mid tier: Honey-Chipotle Crispers® the sauce alone contributes 460 cal but the sweet-heat combination is the most reordered flavor across the Chili's Crispers® lineup. A duo reviewer who ate through the entire Chili's menu gave it an S-tier and said they never order anything else. At $14.99 with a starter and bottomless drink, nothing in casual dining mid-range matches this.
Chili's 3 For Me® Premium Tier ($16.99) - All Entrée Options
Tier 3 ($16.99): 6oz Classic Sirloin, Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
| Entrée | Calories | Protein | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Sirloin® 6oz | 250 cal (steak only) | 34g | Best-value steak in casual dining |
| Cajun Shrimp Pasta | 1170 | 54g | Seafood + pasta fans |
| Grilled Salmon | 620 | 42g | Lightest premium option |
| Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 800 | 40g | Lighter premium sandwich |
Best pick at premium tier: The Classic Sirloin 6oz a grilled USDA sirloin with 34g of protein at just 250 calories for the steak itself, with a starter and bottomless drink included. Go premium tier at $16.99 for Cajun Pasta or Sirloin. It is still an excellent value for a sit-down meal. No casual dining chain offers a full steak meal at this price point with a starter and unlimited drink.
Chili's 3 For Me® Starter Options
The Chili's 3 For Me appetizers include four base starter options: a side house salad, a side Caesar salad, a bowl of soup, or bottomless chips and salsa.
| Starter | Calories | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Chips & Salsa | 590 cal (first serving) | Best flavor, bottomless dine-in |
| Side House Salad | 270 - 380 | Lightest starter option |
| Side Caesar Salad | 300 - 350 | Classic pairing with steak or pasta |
| Cup of Soup | 110 - 200 | Lowest calorie starter, warming option |
The calorie-smart starter pick:
Cup of Soup at 110 to 200 calories is the lightest starter option and creates the most room for a larger entrée. For the premium tier with Classic Sirloin (250 cal steak) + Cup of Soup (150 cal) + 2 flour tortilla equivalents from the sides, the full 3 For Me® meal at premium tier can come in under 600 calories if you order strategically.
The value starter pick:
Chips & Salsa bottomless on dine-in orders, so what you're getting is effectively unlimited chips and salsa as your starter, which costs $7.29 à la carte. Getting it included in the 3 For Me® deal at no extra charge is significant value.
Guests can upgrade to a Dip Trio for an additional premium fee. Ask your server about this not all locations advertise it but most will accommodate the upgrade for approximately $3 to $4 extra.
Chili's 3 For Me® Drink Options
A Beverage chooses any non-alcoholic drink (soft drink, lemonade, or iced tea). Upgrade to a margarita for an extra charge.
Included (bottomless dine-in):
- Any fountain soda
- House-made lemonade (Strawberry, Blackberry, Watermelon, Dragonfruit)
- Flavored iced teas (Mango, Blackberry, Watermelon, Dragonfruit)
- Unsweetened or sweet iced tea
- Water
Upgrade options (additional charge):
- Any margarita ask your server for current upgrade pricing
- The $6 Marg of the Month can typically be added for the difference between $6 and the upgrade fee
The lowest-calorie drink pick:
Mango Iced Tea at 80 to 110 calories the lightest flavored drink on the Chili's non-alcoholic menu with free dine-in refills included.
3 For Me® Value Math - How It Compares to Fast Food
This is the comparison Chili's built its entire marketing campaign around in 2024 and 2025. Here's the honest math:
| What You Get | Chili's 3 For Me® ($10.99) | McDonald's Value Combo (~$10.69–$11.69) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Full sit-down entrée | One sandwich |
| Beef (burger option) | 7.5oz (Big QP) 85% more than QPC | 4oz patty |
| Starter | Yes, chips & salsa, salad, or soup | No |
| Drink | Bottomless - unlimited refills | One medium, no refills |
| Service | Full table service | Counter / drive-through |
| Sit-down atmosphere | Yes | No |
| Total food quantity | 3 courses | 1 course |
Chili's 3 for Me at $10.99 is the lowest one-person combo price in casual dining. The honest conclusion: the 3 For Me® costs the same as or slightly more than a fast food combo but delivers three times the food, unlimited drinks, and a full sit-down experience.
Is 3 For Me® Available All Day?
Yes, the Chili's 3 For Me menu is available all day, every day during regular restaurant hours. This is one of the most searched questions about the deal. It's available all day at participating Chili's locations, making it just as good for a quick weekday lunch as it is for a casual dinner out. Some sources notes the deal may be weekday-only at some franchise locations; always confirm with your local Chili's if you're specifically planning around it on a weekend dinner.
Is 3 For Me® Available for Takeout and Delivery?
Yes, most Chili's locations offer the 3 For Me deal for dine-in, pickup, and delivery. Ordering online through Chili's official site or app is quick and easy. One practical note: the bottomless drink is a dine-in benefit. Takeout and delivery orders include one drink not unlimited refills. The starter comes packaged separately from the entrée. For delivery through DoorDash or Uber Eats, expect a price markup of $2 to $5 on the 3 For Me® total plus delivery fees and tip ordering directly through the Chili's app avoids the third-party markup.
Can You Upgrade or Customize the 3 For Me®?
Yes, with caveats:
Entrée customizations:
Standard Chili's modifications apply to remove toppings, swap condiments, and request gluten-friendly preparation (corn tortillas instead of flour, no breading modifications available). Most customizations are free.
Side swaps inside the entrée:
Most 3 For Me® entrées that include fries allow you to swap for Steamed Broccoli (saves 380 calories) or Side House Salad at no extra charge. Ask your server.
Starter upgrade:
Guests can upgrade to a Dip Trio for an additional premium fee — not advertised but available at most locations for $3 to $4 extra.
Drink upgrade:
Add any cocktail or margarita for an additional charge. The $6 Marg of the Month is the best upgrade value on the drink side.
Dessert add-on:
Cheesecake and molten cake offered for $3.99 as a sweet upgrade at select locations. Not a standard option at all restaurants, ask your server.
3 For Me® Best Picks
| If You Want | Order This | Tier | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most beef for the money | Big QP Burger | Base | $10.99 |
| Best overall value | Big Smasher™ Burger | Base | $10.99 |
| Best chicken | Honey-Chipotle Crispers® | Mid | $14.99 |
| Lightest full meal | Classic Sirloin 6oz + Cup of Soup | Premium | $16.99 |
| Most protein | Cajun Shrimp Pasta | Premium | $16.99 |
| Best steak deal | Classic Sirloin 6oz | Premium | $16.99 |
| Something spicy | Nashville Hot Crispers® | Mid | $14.99 |
| Best for watching calories | Classic Sirloin + Side House Salad | Premium | $16.99 |
Chili's 3 For Me® Nutrition
Full meal calorie estimates (entrée + starter + drink):
| Tier + Entrée | Entrée Cal | + Starter (chips) | Full Meal Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base - Oldtimer® | 850 cal | +590 cal | 1440 cal |
| Base - Big Smasher™ | 950 cal | +590 cal | 1540 cal |
| Base - Big QP | 890 cal | +590 cal | 1480 cal |
| Mid - Honey-Chipotle Crispers® | 1040 - 1560 cal | +590 cal | 1630 - 2150 cal |
| Mid - Nashville Hot Crispers® | 1140 - 1710 cal | +590 cal | 1730 - 2300 cal |
| Premium - Classic Sirloin 6oz | 250 cal (steak) | +590 cal | 1150 cal |
| Premium - Cajun Shrimp Pasta | 1170 cal | +590 cal | 1760 cal |
Lowest calorie 3 For Me® meal possible: Classic Sirloin 6oz (250 cal steak) + Cup of Soup (110 cal) + Mango Iced Tea (80 cal) = approximately 440 calories. Full meal with rice, beans, and standard toppings at the premium tier: approximately 850 to 900 calories total. Sub fresh steamed broccoli for fries to drop 200 - 350 calories on most entrées at no upcharge.
Chili's 3 For Me® FAQs
What is the Chili's 3 For Me® deal?
A value meal deal where you choose a beverage, a starter, and a full-size entrée for one combined price starting at $10.99. Available all day at participating Chili's locations.
Does Chili's still have the $10 deal?
Yes, the 3 for $10 deal is still alive in 2026, now officially called the 3 For Me®. The starting price is $10.99, not exactly $10, but the concept is identical: drink + starter + full-size entrée for one flat price.
How much does the 3 For Me® cost?
Starting at $10.99 for base entrees, moving to $14.99 for upgraded chicken options, and reaching $16.99 for premium steak and seafood dishes. Prices vary slightly depending on your local franchise and regional taxes.
What comes with the 3 For Me®?
A non-alcoholic beverage (fountain soda, lemonade, or iced tea), a starter (chips & salsa, bowl of soup, or house/Caesar side salad), and a full-size entrée.
Is the 3 For Me® available all day?
Yes, available all day, every day at participating locations. Confirm with your local restaurant as individual franchise locations may vary.
Is the 3 For Me® available for takeout?
Yes, most Chili's locations offer the 3 For Me deal for dine-in, pickup, and delivery. Note: bottomless drinks are a dine-in benefit only.
What's the best 3 For Me® deal?
For value: Big QP Burger at $10.99 with Chips & Salsa and any bottomless drink 85% more beef than a McDonald's Quarter Pounder® with Cheese, starter, and unlimited drinks. For calorie-conscious: Classic Sirloin 6oz at $16.99 with a Cup of Soup and Mango Iced Tea approximately 440 to 500 calories for the starters and protein components.
Can you upgrade the 3 For Me® drink to a margarita?
Upgrade to a margarita for an extra charge. The $6 Marg of the Month is the best upgrade value to ask your server for the current upgrade fee from the included drink price.
Is the Classic Sirloin on the 3 For Me® menu?
Yes, the 6oz Classic Sirloin is in the $16.99 premium tier. This makes it the best value steak deal in casual dining: a full sit-down USDA sirloin with a starter and bottomless drink for $16.99.
Does the 3 For Me® include the Big Crispy® Sandwich?
Yes, the Big Crispy® Sandwich is in the base $10.99 tier alongside the Big Smasher™ and Big QP Burger.
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