Tolbert's

Delicious! We were in town and wanted to try a highly rated eatery, Tolbert’s looked like it could fit the bill. And it definitely did! We were seated immediately and drinks were promptly brought out. Our server was amazing btw. I ordered the fried chicken sliders with fries. Hubby ordered the chili tacos which he let me take a bite of, yum! My sliders were way better than I expected, chicken breading was cooked to perfection. I almost opted out of the chipotle Mayo but I’m so glad I didn’t, it had a savory flavor with just a kick of spice. Loved it! I recommend giving them a try :)

Tolbert's was on my Texas Bucket List that I almost skipped, but I'm SO glad I didn't. I wanted to go to one of the originals in the Chili game, so when I saw it was 15 minutes from my hotel, I made it my trip's last dinner destination. The menu is much more than chili, but I was on a mission to sample both of their standard bowls. I got a cup of Red, sans chopped onions, and a cup of Chile Verde. The Red has a really good mild base flavor that I could eat repeatedly, but also tweak at home for my own family. If I make it back to Grapevine, I'll get the 5 alarm 😉 The Chile Verde is similar to the kind I've had in El Paso - very brothy. The diced pork was very moist & the diced green chiles, tomatillos, and other items were flavorful. It would be a great breakfast dish with some flout tortillas. The Queso Rojo was pretty darn good. It is their queso dip with a scoop of Red in it. The service was quick & efficient, the decor was pleasantly what I expected, and the people were really friendly. If you find yourself near Grapevine, make Tolbert's one of your meal destinations.

The fries here are seriously some of the best we have had. We have eaten here three times now and the fries bring us back each time. I tried the chili since it's supposed to be what they are known for and was sadly disappointed. It was bland and lacking flavor. I didn't even want to finish it. My husband enjoyed their blt and my kids both loved their chicken strips and grilled cheese. Salsa was pretty good and the tortilla soup was decent. Just wished their chili was better. I would still go back for just the fries, perfectly cooked each time. Service has been great each time too. Very friendly staff