Chili's announces new, already viral menu item, but you'll have to…

The new item is not on the menu yet, so customers have to ask for it by name; it's lunch with a password.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on The Midday Show
Published 12:07 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by WFAA: “Chili's announces new, already viral menu item, but you'll have to ask for it (for now)”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 12:07 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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WFAAChili's announces new, already viral menu item, but you'll have to ask for it (for now)

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWFAA reports Chili's has a new menu item that's already gone viral, but it's not on the menu, so you have to ask for it for now.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou have to ask for it? Like a password? I'm giving it a nine point five before I've even whispered it to a server.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNine point five? I'm a ten. I can taste the crispy edge, a little smoky char, and a pickle that's trying its best.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA brave pickle. Fine, ten, and a standing ovation for the napkin.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFor lunch today I ate a granola bar from my glove box. It was warm and had a fuzzy texture. I give it a two.

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