What to order at Petro's Chili and Chips

The dish to know
The original Petro
Editor tip
The $6 original Petro is the cheapest sit-down meal on Market Square.
CuisineNew American
Price$
Neighborhoodmarket-square
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-20:00; Sun 12:00-18:00
The dishThe original Petro
Last verified

Tip: The $6 original Petro is the cheapest sit-down meal on Market Square.

Location

Address: 29 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902

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