Jo's Annual Chili Cook Off
See you February 7 at the 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off!
For the past 20 years, Hotel San José and Jo’s Coffee have partnered to host our annual Chili Cook-Off + Benefit to warm up the winter for everyone in Austin. Amateur and professional culinary talent engage in a five-alarm battle for the prized chili pot. The day is also filled with chili-related festivities—a Quick Fire Competition, music from special guests and the Jo’s House Band, a Raffle, and more.
Entry is always free, so come enjoy live music and thrilling competition. If you want to eat, tasting wristbands are available on-site for purchase. You’ll get a sample of each chili along with one ticket to vote for your favorite.
WINNER'S CIRCLE
Take a look at our 2026 winners below, and don’t forget to shape up those chili recipes in time for this year’s competition:
🌶️ 1st Place – Blame the Dog
🌶️ 2nd Place – Clay Pigeon
🌶️ Crowd Favorite – Buckeye on the Bayou
WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS
Jo's House Band
The Jo’s House Band brings the boot scootin’ tunes to Jo’s South Congress every Sunday, and they have made our the Annual Chili Cook Off Two Stepping contest possible since the very beginning. This year is no exception, so bring your best dips, your fastest twirls and your favorite dancing partner to compete, or just sit back and enjoy the music with hot chili in hand.
