The T-Room Times

Cheesy, Western, hot, bowl, all the way—learn the T-Room language and order your next Texas Inn meal like a longtime regular.

From a five-dollar chili recipe and a ten-seat diner to four Virginia locations, discover the story behind the Texas Inn, the T-Room, and the legendary Cheesy Western. 

Fifty-four ounces of chili beans and fixings. Nine packs of oyster crackers. Thirty minutes. Finish it and the meal is free. Fail and you’re buying.

Walk into the T-Room and order it “all the way.” Sounds simple enough. But what exactly are you signing up for? Here’s your quick guide.