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Historic chili specialist also offering Southwestern fare, steaks & live music in casual environs.
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Address: 423 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: (817) 421-4888
Website: http://www.tolbertsrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Ali Cunningham
Walking in my family and I were already enamored with this spot. We had an incredible time at Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili Parlor! The chili was absolutely fantastic—rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The ambiance and vibe were warm, lively, and family-friendly. Our kids had a great time, and my husband and I were truly impressed. Nancy, our waitress was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. It was a top-notch dining experience from start to finish. We’ll definitely be coming back!
… moremichael kilderry
Last stop on my Texas trip and had to get some authentic Texas chili. The food was very good. Our server Noah was very nice and attentive. We were definitely unaware that they had live music at dinner time. I’m sure that it was posted but I missed it. The music was fine, it was just very loud and made it hard to hear each other.
… moreAta Sharif
We visited Tolbert’s a couple of weeks ago and had a wonderful experience. Even though there was a long line to be seated, the front desk was fantastic and accommodated our group of four (including two kids) very quickly.
The ambiance is great—I loved the low lighting and the music. Our host was incredibly kind and took the time to answer all of our questions.
As for the food:
The Chili: They are famous for it, and it definitely lived up to the hype!
Tacos: Very tasty and priced appropriately.
Speed: Everything came out in a very reasonable amount of time, and the quality was top-notch.
It’s a perfect spot for a family dinner with a cool atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
… moreThe ambiance is great—I loved the low lighting and the music. Our host was incredibly kind and took the time to answer all of our questions.
As for the food:
The Chili: They are famous for it, and it definitely lived up to the hype!
Tacos: Very tasty and priced appropriately.
Speed: Everything came out in a very reasonable amount of time, and the quality was top-notch.
It’s a perfect spot for a family dinner with a cool atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
Dylan K. Harriman
Me and a friend found ourselves with a night in Dallas to kill after our connecting flight got delayed. After a long day of travel, we were looking for an authentic and classic Texas restaurant to dine at. Tolbert’s came highly recommended, so we decided to give it a shot.
Negatives out of the way first. The food left something to be desired. We started with the bean and cheese nachos, which were great. For our main course, no, I didn’t try the world famous chili they’re known for, but I did get the sour cream chicken enchiladas and my friend got the standard burger on the menu. He said his burger checked all the boxes. While my enchiladas were great, the side of beans and rice were disappointing. The “beans” were more of a black paste, and the rice seemed to be from a box and not the classic red rice you’d expect with this kind of dish.
That being said, this establishment more than makes up for it in atmosphere. Situated on the historic grapevine of the DFW area, this restaurant is well decorated and extremely inviting. We sat down at a cozy table with live music playing, which brought some magic to the experience.
While the dish I got could use improvement, it tasted home cooked and didn’t break the bank. There were so many good options on the menu, and pair that with the great atmosphere, it makes me want to come back here again.
Come for some easy food, and stay for a great time.
… moreNegatives out of the way first. The food left something to be desired. We started with the bean and cheese nachos, which were great. For our main course, no, I didn’t try the world famous chili they’re known for, but I did get the sour cream chicken enchiladas and my friend got the standard burger on the menu. He said his burger checked all the boxes. While my enchiladas were great, the side of beans and rice were disappointing. The “beans” were more of a black paste, and the rice seemed to be from a box and not the classic red rice you’d expect with this kind of dish.
That being said, this establishment more than makes up for it in atmosphere. Situated on the historic grapevine of the DFW area, this restaurant is well decorated and extremely inviting. We sat down at a cozy table with live music playing, which brought some magic to the experience.
While the dish I got could use improvement, it tasted home cooked and didn’t break the bank. There were so many good options on the menu, and pair that with the great atmosphere, it makes me want to come back here again.
Come for some easy food, and stay for a great time.
Sandra Franco
Omg, we feel in love with this place!!!!!! Everything was perfect. The ambiance was so low key, which was great. The food was wonderful!!!! The live show was everything!!!!
… moreNicholas Jenson
Texas bucket list spot! Big bar with lots of drink options. High ceilings give this place a unique feel. Chili was good and it is filling! The Super Bowl of chili is definitely a meal for a regular person. Had enough heat to let you know it’s a true texas chili without making you uncomfortable. Tots were good but couldn’t finish as I was too full from the chili.
… moreAngela R
Their food and service is amazing, and they are not overpriced like so many restaurants are now. The ambiance is fun and festive with Christmas decor and music. Their vegetarian chili is delicious, although very spicy. I wish it was not quite as spicy but it still has a great flavor. The french fries are fried perfectly – not greasy or soggy at all. Their mac and cheese is delicious and creamy. The fried okra is also perfectly fried – not wet or greasy. The cobb salad is delicious and they actually give you a decent amount of avocado and boiled eggs, unlike some restaurants who put barely any on the salad and then overprice it. And their jalapeno corn muffins are amazing! It has been a long time since I have been to a restaurant like this where everything we ordered is so delicious. Thank you Tolbert’s!
… moreEddie Mazzeo
For 40 years I’ve been living a lie. I thought I knew something about chili, I’ve been complimented on, and proud of my chili. Heck I’ve won chili cookoffs!!! I WAS NOT PREPARED! So I went to Tolberts in Grapevine TX, the original chili competition official, who literally wrote the book on Texas Red! I sat down ordered a bowl and after the first bite I knew I had never made a bowl of chili in my whole life! If you are ever in Dallas or FT worth drive over to Grapevine, and get real chili. In a word, if I can only choose one….. spectacular!
To the owner Kathleen, you’re doing something special!
… moreTo the owner Kathleen, you’re doing something special!
Bleu Wilson
Neat little place! I’ve been here twice, the first time I had ordered their burger with the chili on it. The flavor and add-ons were good but the burger itself was very dry.
The second visit I had a “Bowl of Red” and it’s genuinely some of the best chili I’ve had. Stick with the chili, that’s what they’re known for!
… moreThe second visit I had a “Bowl of Red” and it’s genuinely some of the best chili I’ve had. Stick with the chili, that’s what they’re known for!
Cassy F
Prices are a little high for the small portion sizes.
fish sandwich- bun fell apart (ended up having to eat it with a fork) , fish was almost nonexistent, thin and soggy.
Frito pie, was small with only a few Fritos.
Burger was good, but bun crumbled and fell apart.
Salad was good- fresh lettuce and good portion size.
Bowl of chili was very small for being a bowl. Closer to cup size. Someone with a small appetite, added the 4oz to make it a super bowl, and still left hungry. Definitely not a meal portion.
I have a food allergy and asked for a manager as soon as we got there. Asked 2 more times, we were there over a hour, still never seen a manager.
Waitress-was good, friendly and kept our drinks full.
*** in response to owner***
I don’t mind high prices and small portions if the food and service is worth it. Unfortunately that was not our experience. We spent over $100 on lunch for 4 people(2 of which were children) just to go get food elsewhere to get full. But never seeing the MOD after requesting multiple times sadly was the last straw. Unfortunately we will not return nor recommend
… morefish sandwich- bun fell apart (ended up having to eat it with a fork) , fish was almost nonexistent, thin and soggy.
Frito pie, was small with only a few Fritos.
Burger was good, but bun crumbled and fell apart.
Salad was good- fresh lettuce and good portion size.
Bowl of chili was very small for being a bowl. Closer to cup size. Someone with a small appetite, added the 4oz to make it a super bowl, and still left hungry. Definitely not a meal portion.
I have a food allergy and asked for a manager as soon as we got there. Asked 2 more times, we were there over a hour, still never seen a manager.
Waitress-was good, friendly and kept our drinks full.
*** in response to owner***
I don’t mind high prices and small portions if the food and service is worth it. Unfortunately that was not our experience. We spent over $100 on lunch for 4 people(2 of which were children) just to go get food elsewhere to get full. But never seeing the MOD after requesting multiple times sadly was the last straw. Unfortunately we will not return nor recommend