Well, I just went back and tried their "Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger." (I think that's what it was called.)
Guys, it was absolutely delicious. At the risk of sounding entirely uncultured, it was one of the best burgers that I've ever had, and the flavors were completely unexpected. Much spicier than I anticipated, for one thing.
In any event, Chili's has redeemed itself in my eyes, and when they deliver like that, they deserve a follow-up post to balance the scales.
I've done my duty.