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Award-winning Texas red chili catering by Chili Queens of San Antonio, featuring handmade chili, tamales, slushies, and cultural street food.

From the plazas of San Antonio to your next event.

Award-Winning Texas Red Chili

Award-winning Texas red chili catering by Chili Queens of San Antonio, featuring handmade chili, tamales, slushies, and cultural street food.

South Texas Flavor

Hand-rolled, house-made red enchiladas topped with crema, queso fresco, and a flourish of fresh herbs. As bold in flavor as it is in color.

Award-winning Texas red chili catering by Chili Queens of San Antonio, featuring handmade chili, tamales, slushies, and cultural street food.

Inspired by the Chili Queens

The women who defined San Antonio’s flavor. We honor their legacy with slow-simmered, smoked brisket chili based on historical recipes.

Award-winning Texas red chili catering by Chili Queens of San Antonio, featuring handmade chili, tamales, slushies, and cultural street food.

Made From Scratch

We toast and grind whole dried chiles, make our chili paste by hand, and slow-cook every pot with purpose. No shortcuts—just real Texas red.

Award-winning Texas red chili catering by Chili Queens of San Antonio, featuring handmade chili, tamales, slushies, and cultural street food.

Proven Experience

🤝 Trusted by Top Brands

We’ve proudly catered for some of Texas’s most recognized companies and institutions, including IKEA, Toyota Factory, Amazon, H-E-B, Whataburger, JW Marriott, the City of San Antonio, Artpace, Red McCombs and more.

From high-volume employee events to curated brand activations, we bring flavor, flexibility, and professionalism to every table.

Corporate Catering

Legendary Texas Cuisine

Treat your corporate guests to Chili Queens Texas brisket chili steeped in history. Perfectly complemented by ice-cold beverages, small-batch ice creams and sorbets by Chamoy City Limits and exceptional, professional catering service.

as seen on TV

“A revival of Texas history you can taste—made modern and wildly flavorful.”
Travel Channel

“One of the best bowls of chili in the country.”
Food & Wine Magazine

“A tribute to the Chili Queens of San Antonio, brought back with real heart.”
PBS


Award-winning Texas red chili catering by Chili Queens of San Antonio, featuring handmade chili, tamales, slushies, and cultural street food.
Award-winning Texas red chili catering by Chili Queens of San Antonio, featuring handmade chili, tamales, slushies, and cultural street food.

Still Serving After Dark Since 2012

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