You can call it an small, local Chili diner, an Austin institution or just a dark place to have six gin and tonics before 2:00 PM. Either way, the Texas Chili Parlor has a past and a future. I just sampled three of their chilies: Frito pie, Black Bean & Elgin Sausage and White bean & pork. All, very good. The White didn’t have those tell tale Chili seasonings, so my brain didn’t yell ‘Chili’, but rather ‘Stew.’ But, I’m cool with stews, so I’ll be back.