From celebrities like Bobby Flay, Cal Ripken Jr. and Evander Holyfield, to regular families in rural America, people from all walks of life are finding out what Cindy's championship Cin Chili tastes like. Even children love it. Mix up a batch of Cin Chili today and you'll become a fan too! Check our calendar for upcoming events.

“I'm sure you recieve many compliments, but I had to throw mine in. The chili was exceptional. I make my own traditional meat and gravy chili but haven't quite perfected it. Yours is spot on what I want mine to be like. It's pretty much the epitome of my interpretation of a great chili.”
–Jason French, Spring, TX.

“Aloha Cindy, Saw the program here in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago. It was an excellent show and can’t believe it was a tie! I tried a packet of your Cin Chili and it was outstanding. I did order thru your website 6 more packets. Being originally from Houston/Galveston area ( 30 yrs. ago), I have missed eating good Texas chili, but thanks to you and your company, I’m a happy guy again! Thank you!”
–Mike Acebedo, Waipahu, HI

“I know you get many, many hundreds of emails....but i still had to write and say how much we enjoy your chili. being from cajun country, we, of course, had to put our own spin on your chili and make it more spicy. the other night my brother and i were talking...should we order some boiled crawfish OR make a big pot of spicy cin chili. well....you won. and i have to admit....for the first time in our lives (i am 47 and my brother tom is 48) we passed up hot, spicy boiled crawfish and instead made a pot of your chili. WOW. that had never happened in our family. louisiana people passin' up crawfish for (texas) chili.....who would have thought it!”
–Andres White, lake Charles, LA

“Bruce and Cindy, My name is Paul Jacob my wife is your mail carrier (Martha Jacob) with the US Postal Service. Every Year we get blessed with great gifts from my wife’s customers. This year she brought home some packages of chili and seasonings. My first thought was no one can’t touch my chili so this will probably sit in the cabinet til next year’s winter. Well that’s not the case. I ground up some ground beef and followed your instructions. Wow!! This Cinchili is no joke at all. I called my wife and told her to get in real good with Cinchili & co. Your chili and seasonings are truly a delight. This comes from a man who thinks his cooking is the best ever. My bubble has been popped. . Thanks so much for the samples.”
–Paul Jacob III, Houston, TX

“After years of trying to prefect my own chili recipe bragging to my friends mine is the best, I was humbled making yours. {A true spice based chili.} Thanks for offering my favorite chili ever. Yumm!!”
– Cory Skow, Roberts, WI

“Mr. Wilkins, I received my Devil's Lightning yesterday, which was just in time to give my friend his birthday present. He was super happy, and spent the night looking for foods he could enjoy his hot sauce with! I would like to thank you again for the stellar customer service I have received. It's always great to know that there are people out there willing to do business the way it should be done. I have been working in customer service most of my life, and know how important it is to the success of any company.”
– Chris Robinson, Moran, TX.

“Cindy & Bruce, First let me say that my father turned me on to Cin Chili, and am I ever glad that he did. As a couple of heart patients we have to seriously watch what we eat. We make a fabulous heart healthy chili using Cin Chili dry mix and turkey and it makes it so much better than the plain bland boring food that we have to eat usually.”
– Elizabeth Sykes, Jackson, MS.

“"Love Cin Chili! We've had the pleasure of having a booth close to Cindy and her husband at a couple of festivals. They are the nicest people! At one festival, I noticed some soldiers in uniform walking around checking out the booths. When they tried to purchase products from Cin Chili, Cindy would not take their money. She GAVE them whatever they had picked out. How can you not admire and respect someone who supports our military? This was not for show, it was done without fanfare. I just happened to observe this because our booth was across from them."”
–Lori Comley

“My boss gave me a case of your chili and at first I was kinda taken aback, by this as a christmas gift. Over the holidays or should I say in a few short days I ate the whole case. I am addicted to your chili!!!! I would like to know if there are any locations down here on the southside of Houston or the Friendswood area that carries your product? I need some bad, really bad!!! Its a perfect lunch serving, dinner serving and proabably a breakfast serving too. Thank you for this wonderful chili.”
– Mark Ginn

“Cindy, Here's a first. I have never sent a message to someone I didn't know on the Internet, but I simply had to write and say THANKS for your chili. My family all look to grandpa (that's me) to cook the chili for the family...there are now 22 of us. I watched your last challenge with Bobby Flay on the Food Network and decided to give your chili a try. I must admit I gulped when I saw the price but went ahead and ordered the 6 pack saying to myself, "Self, this better be the best chili you have ever tasted." When my order arrived I thought the recipe was way to simple but I followed it anyhow...except pressure cooking a chuck roast for the meat. Cindy, it was fabulous. I had to cut down a bit on the spice proportions since my family is a bit wimpie when it comes to heat...but man, I was the talk of the town...well at least of the family. They decided that I had discovered a new secret recipe and for a while I let them think that...but finally I had to admit that it was your spices that made the different. I even took a batch to our bible study dinner and after licking the pot clean they all wanted to know my "secret" recipe. You certainly have a winner and I wish I could afford a case, but Social Security won't let me write it off as a medical expense...though they should since it restores poor eyesight, cures arthritis, repairs poor hearing, breaks up kidney stones, replaces Viagra, stimulates brain cells, lifts fallen arches and extends life expectancy...all of which are terribly important for a 73 year old celebrating 55 years this July with his child bride. Keep up the good work and may fortune come your way. And by the way, you can tell anyone you want that I said so!!!! ”
– Ernie Mathes - The best chili maker in southern Oregon.

“We've tasted and ordered your chili before but lost info when the yahoo email account I was using was terminated due to a hacker. My husband has asked several times in the past year "When are we going to have that great chili again?" Hopefully by this weekend!!!! I just ordered 12 packs! It's absolutely delicious! Glad I found you again! Can hardly wait to get the chili!!!”
– Jouise Grier, Fairmont, North Carolina

“I've tried several different chili recipes (my mom's and other packaged recipes) and yours is by far the best! My son is 18 years old, normally he would eat a bowl & then go for dessert. I made your chili for the first time last night & he ate 3 bowls! (and I'm not talking small bowls!!!) No dessert! That's saying a lot for a football player! I just want to thank you for sharing your recipe. I won't be making any other chili ever again! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Finally a meal I can cook & no one complains! You have a loyal customer for life.”
–Susan Monica, Arlington, TX.

“Dear Cindy, After watching you on Throwdown With Bobby Flay, I have joined your website and I can't wait to order and try your chili!! I love, love, love good chili and I love the layers of heat that comes with it as well :) . But this note is because I really wanted to thank you for your attention and caring towards our brave troops overseas. Like you, I was raised in a career military family and I am always touched when someone goes above and beyond to honor those who serve each of us. You and I grew up at a time when it wasn't always done that way. So, thank you for your generous contributions and for giving others the opportunity to do the same. I will be passing your website along to other likeminded friends and relatives :) ”
–Susan wheeler, Virginia Beach, VA

“Your chili is the BEST!”
– Jackie & Chuck Albano, Collingswood, New Jersey

“I've made this chili several times since seeing Cindy prepare it on a morning talk show and people always ask for the recipe. The flavor is amazing. This is a fantastic chili on it's own or as a base for adding what you personally like. To those who feel ingredients were left out of the recipe... authentic chili doesn't have all the extra beans and veggies and whatnot. It's simply meat and spices and enough liquid to bring it all together. This is, IN FACT, the type of recipe that wins the awards. If you're used to all the extras, simply use this recipe as a base and then add what you like. Either way, it's delicious.”
– Taunton, MA

“This is a very good spice mix. I have used this recipe several times. I usually add a little more garlic to it since I love garlic, but this some of the best chili I've eaten. There is a possibility that some of your chili powders have extra salt in them, because I don't find this very salty, and I'm usually the 1st person to notice a salty dish. I do not care for "competition chili" or "no bean chili". I always was add plenty of kidney beans to my recipe. I have even added chickpeas and spinach to it on occasion just experiment. I also prefer ground beef to the cubes. Add the ground beef and a large can of beans to this and I think your family will love it.”
– Tommy Guerin, Joppa, AL

“This product went flying off the shelf at our Hot Hot Festival, once customers tried a sample of it.”
– Spec’s Liquor, Wines and Fine Foods, Houston, Texas

“The next Wick Fowler!”
– Planet Texas

“I am a self professed Chiliholic. I have absolutely NEVER tasted chili this good in my life. All I can say is I promise to be a loyal dedicated customer from here on out. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! ”
–Cheryl

“You have the best chili in the World. I made your chili while vacationing in Crested Butte Colorado and it was a hit. Last November, I made a double batch of it for my brother's wedding rehearsal gathering--It ran out so fast!! I wish I made more.”
– Phil Mulvey, Highland Village, TX.

“I can say that your chili is the best I have ever tasted!"
- J. David Hughes, Texas

“Just finished our first bowl of your chili after buying the mixes last weekend at the festival. Wonderful! My husband, who is a fantastic chef, commented that he saw no reason to make his own chili again. I've never heard him say anything like that before.”
- Amy Perales, Rosenberg, TX

“I just finished a bowl of your chili I bought at Spec's in Conroe, Texas and without a doubt it is the best dang chili in the state of Texas. My wife loves your chili. Please keep making this chili.”
- Otis Wilkinson, Cleveland, TX

"I bought one package and made some this weekend. It was fantastic!"
- Lucy Hall, Phoenix, AZ

“I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WHO MUCH WE LOVE YOUR CHILI. AFTER SEEING IT ON THE FOOD NETWORK, I ORDERED SOME IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS THE BEST CHILI I HAVE EVER TASTED!!!!!!!!! MY HUSBAND LOVES IT BECAUSE HE CAN EAT ALOT OF IT AND NOT HAVE HEARTBURN AFTER. I LOVE IT BECAUSE I AM A DIABETIC AND IT IS LOW CARB. I HAVE NOW GOT MY SISTER-IN-LAW AND HER HUSBAND HOOKED AS WELL!!!!”
–Barbara Broussard, Lafayette, LA.

“My family loved it. I had fritos and crackers and most people made a frito pie. There were 13 of us here and when they left it was all gone. This wasn't the only food we had either. I had half a tray of sushi leftover! 2 pies weren't even touched. I'll have to take them with me tomorrow! My kids loved it too and before school starts again I am going to make another double batch and freeze it in containers for chili dogs and individual meals. ”
–Rachael Jones, Tomball, TX.

“We had your wonderful chili for dinner last night and plan to make another batch for the Super Bowl. We tasted and bought our first Cin Chili at the Inauguration last year. We live in the Cincinnati, Ohio area where Cincinnati-style and Skyline chili are famous. Nothing else compares to yours. We plan on sharing it with our Cincinnati friends on Super Bowl Sunday!”
- Holly & Tim Lofton, Cincinnati, OH