chili parlor

Spicy stew joint

A chili parlor is a small, casual restaurant specializing in chili con carne and related dishes.

The term evokes early-to-mid-twentieth-century American diners, particularly in Texas and the Midwest, where such establishments served inexpensive, hearty fare: The old chili parlor on Main Street had been there since the Depression.

cuisine

beans

Edible pod seeds

cumin · cornbread · crackers · cheese · sour cream · Frito pie · coney · bowl · ladle · simmered

americana

roadside

Adjacent to pavement

Texas · San Antonio · Toledo · diner culture · working-class · blue-collar · lunch crowd · nostalgia · tradition · regional

atmosphere

booth

Temporary enclosed compartment

  • counterFlat service surface
  • jukeboxCoin-operated music player
  • neonInert illuminating element

checkered tablecloth · vinyl seats · lunch counter · stools · warmth · coziness · homestyle · welcoming · regulars · neighborhood

spice

cayenne

Pungent red spice

capsaicin · heat · Scoville · fiery · pungent · picante · red pepper · hot sauce · kick · mild

Categories
Opposites
culinary formality and price point

chili parlorsushi bar

Counter serving raw fish

steakhouse · raw bar · oyster house · seafood restaurant · juice bar

cuisine type

chili parlorsushi bar

Counter serving raw fish

raw bar · seafood restaurant · patisserie · dessert bar · salad bar

dining formality and price point

chili parlorchef's table

Restaurant's kitchen-view seating

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G