Houston Airports and SSP America Welcome Chili’s to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Houston Airports and SSP America have announced the opening of Chili’s at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), bringing one of Texas’ most recognizable restaurant brands to the airport.

The new full-service restaurant gives travelers another welcoming place to relax, recharge and enjoy a familiar meal before departure. The opening reflects a broader effort by Houston Airports to bring recognizable, high-quality dining options to travelers while supporting the continued transformation of IAH as one of the nation’s leading international gateways.

Rooted in Texas and long embraced by Houstonians, Chili’s brings a menu built for broad appeal and travel-day flexibility, with dine-in seating as well as convenient takeaway service for passengers on tighter timelines. Travelers can choose from Chili’s favorites including fajitas, Big Mouth Burgers, Southwestern Eggrolls, Chicken Crispers, salads, breakfast offerings, and signature margaritas, along with beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages.

Jim Szczesniak, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports, said, “IAH connects 48 million passengers each year to destinations across five continents and that global role calls for an experience that is welcoming, reliable and reflective of Houston. Our airport dining experience is ranked among the top 10 best in the world, and openings like Chili’s reflect our commitment to bringing trusted brands to travelers. Whether passengers are beginning a journey, connecting through Houston or arriving for the World Cup, they can expect a well-run airport experience and the kind of hospitality this city is known for.”

Kyle Phillips, Vice President, Concepts & Development, SSP America, said, “Chili’s is one of those brands that feels instantly familiar, but in Houston, it means even more. It’s part of the Texas story. Bringing it to IAH gives travelers a restaurant they know and trust, while also delivering the kind of warmth, familiarity and broad appeal that great airport dining demands. We’re proud to partner with Houston Airports and Chili’s to open a space that feels welcoming, convenient and distinctly right for this airport.”

David Weston, Vice President, International Business & Global Business Development, Brinker International, said, “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with SSP America as we bring our guests’ favorite dishes and the bold Southwestern flavors of Chili’s Grill & Bar to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. This opening marks a significant milestone in our brand awareness, allowing us to connect with millions of international and domestic travelers. SSP America’s expertise in airport dining makes them the perfect partner to deliver our delicious food and signature hospitality to the Houston community and beyond.”

The new Chili’s arrives at an exciting moment for IAH, as Houston Airports continues investing in a faster, more seamless and more enjoyable travel experience. For passengers, the restaurant adds another strong dining option at the airport — one designed to bring comfort, convenience and familiarity to the journey.

As the airport prepares for continued growth in international traffic and major global events on the horizon, the addition of Chili’s helps ensure that IAH delivers not only on function, but on experience.