disable show simplified view

This shows you how to disable it: https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/03/google-chrome-now-has-a-simplified-view-for-websites-and-its-great/

Under settings->Accessibility, just uncheck the box for Simplified View

it is already unchecked. maybe that is why I am prompted

You shouldn't get prompted of the box is unchecked... If it is unchecked it is disabled.
You may want to clear the data from Chrome (settings->app info)

I cant find in settings->app->chrome-> (no app info)

Clear-Chrome-data.pdf
Instructions for clearing the data

i followed instructions on your pdf deleting all chrome data

and
show simplified view is unchecked.
I did not uncheck, it was already unchecked.

Here's how to get it on your phone:

    Open the Chrome browser (version 65) on your phone
    Go to Settings > Accessibility
    Tap on the 'simplified view' option
    This is now toggled for all supported articles

show simplified view is still prompted

Can you please post a screenshot when you see it displayed? I want to compare it with what I get.

And your accessibility settings in Chrome?

Where is text scaling under accessibility?
I checked under "vision" and other areas

No in Chrome, click the 3 dots, then Settings

From the Settings screen, tap Accessibility (under Advanced)

settings
accessibility
screen zoom

just screen and font size

Thanks for screenshot

Did you find it?