If you're looking to live life Tarantino-style, then Texas Chili Parlor is a must! This sticky and crusty old-school joint was made famous by the ADD-riddled director's Death Proof, but continues to delight fans with their plethora of chili, cheap prices and colorful clientele. TCP always promises to showcase cowboys- political and not. Due to its proximity to the Texas Capitol, politicians and lawyers love to live out the glory days of Austin with some yummy XXX chili and whiskey. A great place to bring out-of-towners or to hang with the folks that make Austin so special.

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Joined 1 year ago

December 27, 2012

How is it that I am just now discovering Texas Chili Parlor? It seems to be a little Lockhart bar that somehow got dropped into downtown Austin, which is precisely why it's so charming. Black eyed peas here on New Year's Day are a tradition for many, and having sampled them myself, I can tell you that they are hot, soupy, and just salty enough.

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scottfav

Joined 7 years ago

September 01, 2006

great customer sevice. out of towner who makes the TCP his 1st stop.good bar,great people who work there and the migas for breakfast a great way to start your day.nice place to mingle with the locals and nice atmosphere at night

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Joined 10 years ago

June 14, 2006

A temple to one of Texas' sacred dishes, served in its unadorned glory.. In Short
This Capitol area cafe's decor mixes the faux antique signs of chain restaurants with beer joint bric-a-brac. The crowd includes businessmen, construction workers and state employees. The dining rooms are small and the tables are close together at peak times. The chili is served with only a few slivers of onion and jalapeno. The meat is tender, yet keeps its shape. There are three serving sizes and three levels of heat.

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allyourbase

Joined 9 years ago

May 30, 2004

Unimpressive. With a namesake like Texas CHILI Parlor, you would expect the chili to be above average if not exceptional. This however was not the case during my visit. The chili and frito-pie were terrible. The "spicy" chili lacked heat and the frito-pie was bland. I could barely stomach the frito-pie after a few bites. Save the $15 and stop by Wendy's for their 99 cent chili which is actually a whole lot better and probably healthier.

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jpanderson_citysearch

Joined 11 years ago

May 16, 2002

Frito pie, baby!. I'm a Chicagoan, and every time I visit Austin, I make this place numero uno on my list. Gotta have the Frito pie. Great laid-back atmosphere.

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