Tyler’s Real Texas Chili: Local Favorites Ranked

(KNUE-FM) In Texas you need to understand that a chili recipe is not to be taken lightly, it’s important to many Texans and something that doesn’t just get shared with anyone.

History of Texas Chili in Tyler

If you didn’t already know, Chili is actually the state dish of Texas, and it was first created in the lone star state back in the 1860s. It’s part of a well-balanced diet, or at least I like to tell myself that.

With so much tradition for this dish in the state of Texas you would think that there are lots of restaurants serving their version of this iconic dish, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Recently there were locals in Tyler, Texas discussing where to find the best chili in town and only a few restaurants were mentioned.

When I first saw people discussing chili online, I got hungry, then I realized I need to look at the responses because I haven’t ordered chili out at a restaurant in years. Sure, we have made chili at home, but I want to see all of the different varieties that are being served here in East Texas.

Also, I want to know what restaurants are serving with their chili, it is crackers or cornbread, because there is a big difference.

Beans or No Beans? Chili Rules in Texas

Most Texans believe that chili should be served without beans, in fact I have one co-worker that says if chili is made with beans that should be considered meat soup.