A fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of a human antibody that specifically binds and inhibits human TNF-like ligand 1A (hTL1A) is provided. The human anti-hTL1A antibodies are useful in treating diseases or disorders associated with TL1A, such as inflammatory diseases or disorders, e.g., inflammatory bowel diseases, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and the like; autoimmune diseases or disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and the like; and allergic reactions, such as asthma and allergic lung inflammation.