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06/23/2026
Taco Tuesday at Chili John's - featuring beef tacos and our popular sweet potato tacos! Also Calidad beer on tap - and Mexican Coca-Cola! And taquitos too!
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Get two tacos your choice and a Calidad draft for only $20! Dining room open til 9!
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06/17/2026
Developed in America during colonial times and evolving from traditional fermented herbal teas and low-alcohol "small beers," the frothy, sweet beverage we know as "root beer" is deeply ingrained in American history, with its timeline spanning from indigenous practices to modern bottled sodas!
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The first marketed root beer was invented by Philadelphia pharmacist Charles Hires, who debuted his dry root tea mixture at the 1876 Centennial Exposition!
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It's no surprise that root beer became even more popular during prohibition when many distilleries turned to making soda. In fact, Hires Root Beer - one of the most popular root beers ever - was sold here at Chili John's up to the point that it was sadly no longer available due to corporate consolidation by Hires' parent company.
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We bring all of this up because today is National Root Beer Day and Chili John's currently has five different root beers (from three classic brands) for you to choose from - and none of them use high-fructose corn syrup!
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Naturally, we think you should eventually try them all! (and discover your favorite!)
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06/16/2026
Taco Tuesday at Chili John's! Featuring beef tacos and our popular sweet potato tacos - plus some other specials! Cold Calidad on tap!
The counter will be open til 9!
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06/15/2026
Beef tallow fries smothered in Chili John's frontier chuckwagon-style 100% pasture-raised California beef chili! Now *that's* some good eatin'!
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06/13/2026
How about a Coke?
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A 26-year-old Carolyn Jones pauses to refresh after filming Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much" playing Cindy Fontaine and Siegel's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" playing Theodora Belicec - and still years before we would all know her as Julie Rawlings or, most of all, Morticia Addams!
We've got the real thing here - made with pure cane sugar (instead of high-fructose corn syrup) but unlike Miss Jones, you will need to smoke your cigarette outside 😛
06/10/2026
The "Black Cow" drink - also known as a root beer float - originated in Colorado and was invented in 1893 by Frank J. Wisner, who was the owner of the Cripple Creek Brewing Company...
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Originally named a "Black Cow Mountain" by Wisner in honor of the local peak, the name got abbreviated by the public as it became more poplular...
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The drink has many variations - including one where a teaspoon of chocolate syrup is added - but its deliciousness lies in its simplicity: just cold root beer topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! A perfect combination!
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The drink is celebrated every year on this day and we're celebrating by also offering a deal: buy one black cow and get one for your friend for half off!
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We use Häagen-Dazs vanilla and have 5 excellent root beers to choose from! What are you waiting for?
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06/07/2026
Way back in 2021 ...
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06/05/2026
If you've not tried our blueberry malt, then we really don't know what to say about that.
Other than you don't know what you're missing.
(and it's *not* made with 'blueberry' ice cream 😛)
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06/03/2026
Hey now - doesn't that look good?
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Address
2018 W Burbank Boulevard
Burbank, CA
91506
To get to the diner and American restaurant on W Burbank Boulevard in Burbank, you can take the bus or train to the downtown station and then transfer to Bus 94. Get off at the stop near the intersection of W Burbank Boulevard and Clybourn Avenue. The restaurant is a short walk from there.
If you are driving, take CA-134 East and exit at Pass Avenue. Turn left onto Pass Avenue and continue straight onto W Verdugo Avenue until you reach N Clybourn Avenue. Turn right onto N Clybourn Avenue and then turn left onto W Burbank Boulevard. Look for parking options along the street or in nearby lots/garages.
Please note that these directions are not specific to any particular destination and may not necessarily lead you to Chili John's.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 7pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 7pm |
| Friday |
11am - 7pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 7pm |
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What people say
Chili John's is a must-visit diner and American restaurant located on W Burbank Boulevard. Since 1946, they have been serving up their famous chili, which has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike. What sets Chili John's apart from other restaurants is their commitment to quality and authenticity. They use the same recipe that they did in 1946, and each batch of chili takes ten hours to make, ensuring that every bowl is packed with bold, genuine Southwest flavors.
The atmosphere at Chili John's is warm and welcoming, with an iconic U-shaped bar that invites you to sit down and enjoy your meal. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure that every customer feels right at home. Whether you're in the mood for a classic bowl of chili or one of their other from-scratch favorites, Chili John's has something for everyone.
Overall, Chili John's is a fantastic restaurant that has stood the test of time. Their commitment to quality ingredients and authentic flavors has made them a staple in the Burbank community for over 70 years. If you're looking for a delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere, be sure to check out Chili John's!
