Denise Gaiero grew up in Texas. Her husband Matt was born and raised in the Bay State. And after spending some time living and working down in Austin for a few years, they decided to move up North to open up their own Southern-style restaurant in Haverhill.
The Border Cafe is a fun place to have drinks with its extensive bar and legendary margaritas. The atmosphere is Mexican right down to the Spanish newspapers in the bathroom. The food, however, did not have the Phantom dancing circles around his sombrero.
Characterized by its hot pepper trim, Chilis is a cutesy saloon style chain. They carry their Lone Star state theme well, but the standard American menu is nothing to hoop and holler about.