Gate-side Chili’s in Terminal A for sit-down Tex-Mex
Terminal A’s Chili’s gives you a familiar US chain option once you’re airside, useful if you just cleared security and want table service before domestic flights within Mexico. It sits along the main concourse of A, so you can keep an eye on departures screens without hiking over to Terminals B or C.
Chili’s in MTY runs typical airport hours, generally from early morning check-in waves through the last A-terminal departures after 9:00 pm, but late-night closures can creep earlier on quiet days. If you land after 10:00 pm, assume the kitchen may already be shut and plan on a snack from a nearby grab-and-go instead.
Menu hits follow the US playbook: fajitas, quesadillas, burgers, chicken tenders, and fries, plus margaritas and local beers. Expect airport pricing: mains often land in the MXN $220–$350 range, and cocktails sit higher than downtown Monterrey bars. Portions skew generous compared with smaller cafés in MTY, which can justify the markup if you split plates.
Service pace tracks boarding banks. During the 6:00–8:00 am and 5:00–8:00 pm peaks, food can take 25–30 minutes from order to table. With a 60–90 minute layover in Terminal A, you’re fine to sit; tighter connections under 45 minutes should stick to something like quesadillas or a burger that the kitchen can push out quicker.
Payment is straightforward: cards are widely accepted, including major US issuers like Visa and Mastercard, and bills come in pesos with the occasional option to pay in USD at a poor rate. Staff handle English well enough for special requests, which helps if you’re customizing a burger or watching for common allergens like nuts or gluten.
Tip: ask to sit closer to the concourse side; you’ll hear boarding calls for nearby A-gates like A3 and A5 more clearly and avoid missing a gate change while you wait on your check.