Gate-side Tex-Mex and burgers at TIJ’s Main Terminal
Chili's sits airside in the Main Terminal at General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport, an easy walk from most domestic gates. It runs through the main flight bank hours, typically opening before the first departures and staying open into the late evening when CBX traffic is still moving. Signage shows the familiar US menu style, so if you’ve eaten at a Chili’s in Dallas or LAX, you’ll recognize most dishes here.
Menu pricing runs higher than street-side Tijuana spots, but in line with airport norms: expect burgers in the MXN $220–$300 range and fajita or quesadilla plates closer to MXN $260–$340. Portions track US Chili’s sizing, so one main usually fills a single traveler before a 3–4 hour flight. Soft drinks and coffee sit around MXN $50–$70, while cocktails and beers push closer to MXN $120–$180 depending on the pour.
Food covers the usual Chili’s hits: bacon burgers, chicken tenders, fajitas, and shared starters like nachos and fries. If you want something predictable, the Oldtimer-style burger or chicken crispers land closest to what you get in the US system. Salads and a few lighter plates show up, but this menu leans heavy on fried and cheesy items, so don’t expect many true low-calorie choices.
Service runs at standard sit-down speed for an airport: plan for 15–25 minutes from order to main course during mid-day departures. Tabs close out quickly if you tell the server your boarding time in minutes. Seating is typical Chili’s tables plus some high-tops, and power outlets are limited, so charge your phone at the gate if you need more than one bar before boarding.
Tip: If your connection through TIJ or CBX is under 45 minutes, skip a sit-down meal here and grab something faster from a takeaway spot in the same Main Terminal corridor.