Month: March 2022

First time here as we stayed close by traveling thru town. Surprised to see chili on the menu as most places in AZ don’t seem to make it. I will start by saying the beer was ok and burgers were solid…but the chili was bizarre. It was the most salty chili I have had, to the point I should have asked if the chef spilled a jar of salt in it, and probably one of the hottest chilis I have had…so a weird combo. Just when I thought I couldn’t try another bite I would take another. it was like a salty taco meat in a way. Maybe I would try again just to see if the saltiness was a mistake.

Overall Flavor – 3.8/10

Spice level – 9.8/10 (all salt)

Heat level – 9.5/10

IT Factor – 9/10 (bizarre)

Value – 4/10

I typically don’t do 2 pics but thought it was necessary to show the bounty of hearty chunks of meat and veg. Park Tavern is a Minneapolis staple for bowling and the bar so the parking lot is usually full. They have the classic bar food, sandwiches, pizza, etc., so glad there was chili on the menu. At first glance I thought it was my grandma’s recipe, which is a good sign.

I was a big fan of the rustic big chunks of meat, tomato, onion, etc. It is pretty much a sign that it is homemade and not out of a big can. The sauce was a hair thin so the meat and veg were the stars. It was very solid but could have been top notch by a little tomato paste in the sauce to thicken it up and add some depth of flavor. I would certainly order again.

Overall Flavor – 7.8/10

Spice Level – 6/10

Heat Level – 5/10

IT Factor – 8/10

Value – 5/10 ($5.50 for cup)

Been here a few time but mostly to have a few drinks. Quite the fancy vessel for the chili to come in! I guess it was cool looking but could have held more chili. The chili as I have posted for a few in the past was reminiscent of the chili you get on a chili dog, very small pieces of hamburger with very little else. it was serviceable for an appetizer but nothing special. They could kick it up a notch to make it better….add some onion, tomato, garlic, spices, etc.

Overall Flavor – 5/10

Spice Level – 3/10

Heat Level – 3/10

IT Factor – 6/10 (just because of the cup)

Value – 2/10 (no price on menu…not even on menu so assume it was spendy)