“One small act
that has withstood
the test of time
for over 120 years.”
In 1904, Charles O. Taylor worked the Mexican National Exposition at the St. Louis World’s Fair, where he fell for authentic Mexican cooking. Back home in Carlinville, a stranger he came to aid taught him the recipe — and that fall, Mr. Taylor opened a small chili parlor. Over a century later, the same recipe is still hand-packed on West Street by Carlinville hands.
Take Some Home Today
Hand-packed 21-ounce cans of our gourmet chili, shipped nationwide from West Street. Order by the can or by the case.
Sit down at 510 N. Side Square.
Chili mac, taco salads, soups, and the cheese nachos people drive in for. Downtown Carlinville, since the ’30s.
Stocked along Route 66.
On the shelves at independent grocers along Route 66 and across central Illinois — from Alton to Springfield. See the full list of where to pick us up.
“Only the finest ingredients will be used in any product with my name on it.”