A Cautionary Tale About Chili's Triple Threat Nachos

A man sits in his car and delivers a deadpan warning about a painful experience involving Chili's Triple Threat Nachos, raw jalapenos, and an unfortunate sequence of events that got him banned from the restaurant.

The Story

The nachos contained raw jalapenos. After eating them, he scratched a sensitive area without washing his hands first. The jalapeno oil transferred, and the burning was immediate and severe.

His solution: order a glass of milk and bring it to the bathroom for relief. On the way there, a waiter tried to stop him from bringing the glass into the restroom. He informed the waiter that nothing short of lethal force would prevent him from completing his mission. The waiter backed off.

The milk worked. Instant relief. But when he emerged from the bathroom, the manager and a large kitchen employee were waiting. They escorted him out and told him he was no longer welcome at that Chili's location. His grandmother, who had accompanied him, continued eating and did not come to check on him.

Key Takeaways

• Wash your hands after eating raw jalapenos, especially before touching anything sensitive
• Milk does in fact neutralize capsaicin burn on contact
• Restaurant staff may not be sympathetic to your dairy-based emergency protocols