• by Teresa Buyikian , September 17, 2024

As QSRs and fast casuals continue to compete for the best meal deal, one may just emerge a winner. At least when it comes to the actual eating part.

Chili’s Grill & Bar today announced the launch of the “3 For Lunch Combos,” an addition to the chain’s 3 for Me meal but now targeting lunchtime diners. And who better to tout eating than the fast food enigma himself, professional eating champion Joey Chestnut.

The 3 for Lunch Combo gives customers 11 menu options, such as burgers and chicken nuggets, served with chips and salsa and non-alcoholic drink.

Chestnut will attempt to get to the “bottom” of the combo (which the chain states is “a seemingly impossible feat with the meal’s bottomless chips and salsa and non-alcoholic beverage”) to win a 3 For Lunch Golden Basket Belt and “lunch money” for a year. If Chestnut does not finish, Chili’s will give customers a chance to win the prizes themselves, including a year of free 3 For Lunch Combos.

The challenge will be broadcast live on Chili’s X platform on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. CST.

“I’ve competed in just about any eating contest you can think of, but the Chili’s 3 For Lunch Combo is no joke,” said Joey Chestnut. “This challenge isn’t about speed, it's about endurance. I’ve pushed my boundaries to the limit this year, beating my personal bests, but Chili’s 3 For Lunch Combo with bottomless chips and salsa? That’s a whole different beast.”

Entrée options available for the 3 for Lunch Combos include Big Smasher Burger, Chicken Crispers (original, Nashville Hot, or Honey Chipotle) and the Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl with grilled chicken, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, and guacamole. The chain’s Triple Dipper can also be selected as an entrée with options like Big Mouth Bites, Southwestern Egg Rolls and Fried Mozzarella.

The Combos are now available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at $10.99.