Taylor’s Mexican Chili
510 N Side Sq
Carlinville, IL 62626
217-854-7516
If you are looking to experience the delicious taste of Taylor’s Mexican Chili, it’s time to stop by Taylor’s Mexican Chili Parlor.
Taylor’s Mexican Chili Company has an exciting history that dates back over 100 years. During the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Charles O. Taylor worked at the Mexican National Exposition where he learned to prepare and enjoy many authentic Mexican dishes.
Upon returning home to Carlinville, IL, he came to the aid of a Mexican stranger. To repay the kindness, he taught Mr. Taylor how to make carne y frijoles, just as his mother had taught him in old Mexico. That recipe became the foundation for Taylor’s Mexican chili with beans.
Ecstatic with the new dish, Mr. Taylor opened a small chili parlor in the fall of 1904 on W. Main Street. After several expansions, a canning operation began in the 1930s. Through four generations, the Taylor family has overseen every aspect of the operation.
Dedicated to Quality
When Mr. Taylor began his business in 1904, he made a solemn promise, “Only the finest ingredients will be used in any product with my name on it.” To this day, we have kept his promise and we only use 100% USDA Sirloin beef in our Taylor’s Gourmet Chili with Beans and we never use binders or fillers.