Honestly, we wondered why it took Wendy's so long to come out with a side dish that is essentially a combination of existing menu items. At its core, the flavor combinations work. If you're a fan of Wendy's chili, then these are a perfect late-night snack. Here's our biggest issue and why it didn't get four stars: The fries tasted old. It was almost as if the fries used in this dish were the "leftovers" under the heat lamp and not the fresh ones coming straight from the fryer. When you put something saucy on something already soft, it will inevitably get soggy, whether you're at a fast-food establishment, bar or restaurant. But it shouldn't be soggy from the very start.