From its humble beginnings as a 10-seat diner known as the Texas Tavern in Lynchburg, Virginia, the Texas Inn has won numerous awards for our chili and hot dogs, as well as been featured on many TV shows. Now in Harrisonburg and Richmond!

Founded in 1935, we are best known for our secret recipe chili, delicious homemade relish, and our signature sandwich — the Cheesy Western.

We now have three locations to serve you: 422 Main St. (Downtown Lynchburg), 110 Cornerstone St. (Lynchburg), & 95 S. Main St. (Downtown Harrisonburg).

Founded by Nick Bullington, a Ringling Brothers’ Circus advance man, the Texas Inn has been serving “1,500 people, 15 at a time,” since The Great Depression. Legend has it that Bullington paid a San Antonio, Texas chef a whopping $5 for the chili recipe in 1927. We still use that ORIGINAL recipe for our chili and our delicious golden relish.

Proudly owned by the Saunders family, including two JMU grads. #GoDukes

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