Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor

always fantastic chili. great service. cool old building. been going here for decades, it's remained consistently great and affordable. chili cheese dog and a cup of chili and a bottle of fitz's root beer was a little over 12 bucks. just bummed they don't have their chili smothered tamales...hope they come back eventually. they were fantastic.

Overall it was an ok experience. Recommend looking up the menu beforehand b/c you won't be given one. (Primarily local visitors so this makes sense). Also very limited menu available. Food: Taco Salad was basic, lettuce, tomato, and very little meat. Crushed chips underneath. Somewhat Underwhelming. Those with me had chilli (2.5/5) chili cheese dog (4.5/5), chilimac (3.5/5), so I think the food rating depends of what you order. Staff was great, very nice and polite, and the building was clean and well decorated.

When I was young my mother always ordered Taylor’s chili to be sent to our house in Wisconsin. She grew up in Carlinville and made Taylor’s our chili in Wisconsin. So one trip we went through Carlinville and Taylor’s fresh from the factory outlet or restaurant. 30 years later under new management and the level of excellence has risen to above that of the founders. Well done well done!

This place has been here. A really long time and while the menu is simple, the selections are quite good.

Wonderful small store with a limited menu, but very good food