Chili's Grill & Bar

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Chili's Grill & Bar is a major American casual dining restaurant chain known for Tex-Mex–inspired fare, burgers, ribs, and margaritas. It operates thousands of locations worldwide under parent company Brinker International.

Dallas, Texas, United States
chilis.com
Owned by Brinker International, Inc.

About Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar is a global casual dining restaurant chain offering a menu centered on American and Tex‑Mex–inspired dishes such as burgers, fajitas, ribs, quesadillas, salads, and appetizers, along with a full bar featuring margaritas and other cocktails. Founded in Texas in 1975, Chili's is now owned and operated by Brinker International, one of the world's largest casual dining restaurant companies, and has more than 1,600 locations across dozens of countries.

A card charge reading something like “CHILLIS MIA” is very likely a purchase at a Chili's location associated with “MIA” (commonly indicating Miami or Miami International Airport), for in‑restaurant dining, takeout, or bar service. Charges may include food, beverages, alcohol (where permitted), tax, and optionally tip if you authorized one on a card receipt. At some locations, especially airports or travel hubs, Chili's may be operated by a franchise partner, but the brand and billing descriptor still reference Chili's. You might also see separate small pending amounts when the restaurant preauthorizes your card for an estimated total including tip.

If you have questions about the charge, the best first step is to compare the transaction date and amount to your dining history—receipts, email confirmations from online ordering, or loyalty app activity if you use Chili's Rewards. For location‑specific issues, contacting the restaurant directly (phone number is typically on your receipt or findable via the location finder on chilis.com) can help resolve incorrect totals or tip disputes. For broader billing disputes or suspected fraud, you can also contact Chili's guest relations via Brinker International’s corporate contact page or work with your card issuer to initiate a formal dispute while you gather receipts and any documentation of the visit.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Chili's Grill & Bar.

  1. CHILLIS MIA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a credit card charge labeled “CHILLIS MIA” likely mean?

A charge labeled something like “CHILLIS MIA” almost always refers to a Chili's Grill & Bar location associated with MIA (commonly Miami or Miami International Airport). It represents an in‑person purchase for food, drinks, or both, including any tip you authorized on the receipt.

Why is my Chili’s charge higher than the bill amount I remember?

Restaurant charges at Chili’s often post after you add a tip to the receipt. The final posted amount will be your pre‑tax total plus tax and the tip you wrote in. Compare the final card amount to your printed or emailed receipt to see if the difference matches your tip or automatic gratuity for large parties.

Can Chili’s place a temporary authorization hold on my card?

Yes. Many Chili’s locations will place a temporary authorization for the estimated bill, sometimes a bit higher than the initial check to account for tip. This appears as a pending charge on your card and is later replaced by the final settled amount; any excess authorization is automatically released by your bank.

How can I get a copy of my receipt from a Chili’s location like “CHILLIS MIA”?

To obtain a receipt, contact the specific Chili’s restaurant where you dined—if it was at or near Miami International Airport, look up that Chili’s location through the restaurant locator on chilis.com, then call and provide the date, approximate time, and last four digits of your card so they can reprint or email your receipt if possible.

How do I dispute an incorrect Chili’s charge or tip?

First, contact the Chili’s location that processed the charge and explain the discrepancy, providing your receipt or bank statement details. If the restaurant confirms an error, they can process an adjustment or refund. If you can’t resolve it directly or suspect fraud, contact your card issuer and request a charge dispute while you gather supporting documentation.

Does Chili’s offer online ordering or app orders that might show up with a similar descriptor?

Yes. Chili’s offers online ordering and to‑go options via chilis.com and its mobile app. These orders typically bill under the Chili’s name and may still include a location tag like a city or airport code, so pickup or curbside orders at a Miami‑area Chili’s could also appear as a “CHILLIS MIA” style descriptor.

Who owns Chili’s Grill & Bar and where is it headquartered?

Chili’s Grill & Bar is owned by Brinker International, Inc., a large casual dining restaurant company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Brinker owns, operates, or franchises more than 1,600 Chili’s restaurants worldwide under this brand.

How do I contact Chili’s corporate guest relations about a billing issue?

For issues that can’t be resolved with the local restaurant, you can reach Chili’s guest relations through Brinker International’s corporate contact options listed on brinker.com or via the guest feedback links on chilis.com. Provide your visit date, location, check number if available, and a copy of your card statement or receipt to speed up resolution.

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