Lowest-Calorie Food at Chili's (November 2026)
By Jake Morrison. Checked November 3, 2026.
The lightest dish at Chili's is Santa Fe Salad at 540 calories as served. Every number counts the whole plate, sides included.
Chili's lists some sides as extra calories, so a 250-calorie steak with 360 calories of sides counts here as 610.
The 15 Lowest-Calorie Items at Chili's
| Item | Calories as served | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Salad | 540 | $16.29–$18.29 |
| Classic Sirloin 6 oz | 610 | $16.99–$18.49 |
| Margarita Grilled Chicken | 640 | $17.99–$19.89 |
| Classic Sirloin 10 oz | 750 | $23.89–$25.99 |
| Santa Fe Crispers Salad | 780 | $17.29–$19.29 |
| Surf & Turf Sirloin 10 oz | 830 | $29.79–$31.99 |
| Classic Cheesecake | 870 | $9.49–$10.69 |
| Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl | 880 | $15.89–$17.79 |
| Classic Ribeye | 1,000 | $24.69–$26.29 |
| Southwestern Eggrolls | 1,020 | $14.29–$15.99 |
| Veggie Santa Fe Burger | 1,060 | $14.89–$17.29 |
| Surf & Turf Ribeye | 1,070 | $30.89–$33.39 |
| Molten Chocolate Cake | 1,140 | $10.29–$11.99 |
| House-made Guacamole | 1,150 | $9.99–$10.99 |
| Quesadilla Explosion Salad | 1,180 | $16.29–$18.29 |
Price guides for these items
- Santa Fe Salad
- Classic Sirloin 6 oz
- Margarita Grilled Chicken
- Classic Sirloin 10 oz
- Santa Fe Crispers Salad
- Surf & Turf Sirloin 10 oz
- Classic Cheesecake
- Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl
- Classic Ribeye
- Southwestern Eggrolls
- Veggie Santa Fe Burger
- Surf & Turf Ribeye
- Molten Chocolate Cake
- House-made Guacamole
- Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Lightest Pick in Each Section
- Appetizers: Southwestern Eggrolls, 1,020 calories
- Burgers: Veggie Santa Fe Burger, 1,060 calories
- Chicken Sandwiches: Buffalo Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich, 1,390 calories
- Steaks: Classic Sirloin 6 oz, 610 calories
- Guiltless Grill: Santa Fe Salad, 540 calories
- Bowls and Quesadillas: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, 880 calories
- Salads and Soups: Santa Fe Salad, 540 calories
- Desserts: Classic Cheesecake, 870 calories
Two kinds of dish are left out. Chili's lists some as a calorie range, like the Chicken Crispers and the build-your-own fajitas, so the total depends on what you choose. Others, like the Guiltless Sirloins, come with sides that have no calorie number, so "as served" would be a guess. Their item pages give Chili's own numbers.
How to Cut Calories at Chili's
- Swap the side: on steaks and burgers the sides are counted separately, so a lighter side changes the total most.
- Dressing on the side on salads, so you control how much goes on.
- Split a big plate: many favorites run over 1,000 calories, and sharing halves that.
- Try the Guiltless Grill: Chili's own lighter section (Guiltless Grill menu).
FAQs: You May Want to Know
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. See also our vegetarian and vegan menu.
Calories are the numbers Chili's lists on its online menus at chilis.com, checked November 3, 2026. Full nutrition is on Chili's nutrition page.