Growing up in Texas, Chuy's was a staple, so finding one in Cary after a long workday felt like running into an old friend. The original Chuy's started in Austin, and after all these years, the flavors are still exactly how I remember them. I had planned to eat at H Mart but arrived too late after checking into my hotel. A summer thunderstorm rolled through, and by the time I pulled into Chuy's, the skies cleared. It was the perfect ending to a long day. The complimentary chips, fresh salsa, and famous creamy jalapeño dip are reason enough to stop by. That dip is every bit as addictive today as it was decades ago. I ordered the Comida Deluxe--a massive plate with cheese enchiladas, crispy chicken flautas, a crispy beef taco, fresh guacamole, queso-covered tostadas, rice, and refried beans. I paired it with an ice-cold Coke, plus extra lime wedges and white onions, because that's how Tex-Mex should be enjoyed. Every bite hit the spot. The portions were enormous, the quality was excellent, and at around $16-18, it's one of the best values around. I knew I'd be taking leftovers home, and they were just as good the next day. I also grabbed a slice of tres leches cake to go. It was huge and worth every penny. It somehow tasted even better after sitting overnight as the three milks soaked deeper into the cake. Absolutely delicious. Our server was warm, attentive, and made packing up leftovers effortless by bringing extra creamy jalapeño dip, a sturdy bag for the chips, and plenty of to-go containers. Service like that makes a difference. You can pay traditionally with your server or by scanning a QR code. I tried the QR option but found it a little cumbersome, so I paid the old-fashioned way with my credit card. Chuy's has stayed true to what made it famous. The recipes are consistent, the portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the food is packed with nostalgia. Whether you're a fellow Texan or just craving outstanding Tex-Mex, this place continues to deliver. Life is too short to eat boring food. read more

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Chuy's is a Texas based restaurant that reliably delivers in providing good quality Tex Mex food. You go not because you expect them to blow you out of the water but because the food is comforting and they give generous portions for a good price. That being said, I could drink the creamy jalapeño sauce by the bucket; that is how much I love it. Other notable mentions are the chicka chicka boom boom enchiladas and the green chile enchiladas. At this specific Chuy's location, they were able to accommodate a large party of us (17 people) without any issues. The ambiance was nice and they were able to chill a cake we had brought in until we sliced it. The only negative part of the experience was that the waitress accidentally spilled cups of water on two guests, which was a bit of a mess, but the other staff members helped clean it up. read more

Chuy's - Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I absolutely love Chuy's! The food never disappoints. The nachos and burritos are awesome, but that creamy jalapeño sauce/dip is amazing! I've stopped by literally to just get chips and salsa and the creamy jalapeño sauce. Anyway, my father is visiting so I took him to Chuy's last night and we had a great time. My dad is elderly and a bit on the grouchy side, but our server, Brianna was really sweet and patient with him. I was so grateful that he didn't scare her off. We both got burritos that were delicious and enormous. My dad loved the food and the kitschy decor. It's such a fun place to eat! read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Amburrito (Amber) was an amazing server! The food was all top tier. Someone recommended the chicky chicky boom boom enchilada and they did not disappoint!! The tomatillo sauce with the chips were soooo good we brought some home with us. We also decided to get the churros... show stopper!! They came out fresh and warm with a side of caramel read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Chuy's when you want texted that is not overpriced and an enjoyable meal. My wife, granddaughter and myself, are at chuys tonight. It is my granddaughters favorite Mexican restaurant. The excellent thing about Chuy's there is always leftovers for the next meal tomorrow. I ordered the chili relleno enchilada plate, the granddaughter ordered the kids chicken taco, chicken and cheese nothing else, and my wife ordered the green chili enchilada plate. Service was quick, and the plates and food were hot. It was a busy family Friday night. So, everything was fine. I have lived in NC for 15 years now, and my Texas taste buds for hot foods are cooling way down. I use to think Chuy's was mild, but now everything is warm spice wise. Not, overpowering just a lot more spicery than I remember. This not a criticism of Chuy's just that my taste buds have changed. A problem of aging again. My granddaughter ate her tacos and my wife says her green chili chicken enchiladas were delicious. I enjoyed my dinner. read more

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Always yum! Tried a new drink this time - wild berry Mexican mule - it was really good! Also had the green chile enchilada and chile relleno combo. It was so good as usual, I must have been so hungry because that's one of the only times I have not asked for a to go box! read more

Chuy's - Green Chile Enchilada & Relleno Combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The service was slow and the food was cool to the touch. I had their famous steak burrito, what a disappointment! I wish it looked more like the picture on the menu. Their hottest hot sauce, the hatch green chile sauce, was mild at best, and my friend agreed with that assessment as well. The facility itself is clean and has a cool vibe but I won't be returning any time soon. read more

The food. The management. The kitchen staff. Servers seem polite. Very disappointed in overall experience. I like the bar area and the booths I think there is a Mexican restaurant right there in Parkside Commons look along the storefronts. There are some good restaurants there in Parksides. But I actually find Mi Cancun best in town. Over near Grace Dr with several diverse dining experiences. read more

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I love this Tex-Mex restaurant! It's pretty close to work so I've been a few times for lunch. The service is consistently quick and the food is tasty. I normally order the bean and cheese burrito off the kids menu with boom boom sauce. It's always so good! The normal size burritos are pretty big and a bit heavy for me for lunch. They are great for dinner though! The decor is unique with one room having different car rims on the ceiling and another with tons of pictures of dogs! Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Chuy's - Bean and Cheese Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Had a craving for some solid Mexican food, so I decided to try a new spot not too far away--Chuy's Tex-Mex in Cary--and brought one of my boys along for a dinner treat. First impression: parking was easy and plentiful. We arrived on a Sunday evening and were seated right away--always a plus when you're hungry. We were greeted with chips and salsa almost immediately, along with a creamy jalapeño dip that had a nice spicy kick. The chips were salty--in a good way at first--but as we neared the bottom of the basket, it felt like all the salt had gathered on the last few. A bit much for my taste buds. I get it--it's hot and humid this time of year and we all need electrolytes, but wow... that was pushing it. For drinks, my son opted for the blended watermelon margarita (which he enjoyed), and I stuck with water since I was driving. For food: * I went with the roasted chicken burrito topped with creamy green chile sauce. Generous portion, flavorful chicken, tasty beans, and the sauce was on point. The "salad" on the side was more of a garnish--just some lettuce and tomatoes--but the rice was solid. Honestly, I would've taken more rice over the salad any day. * My son chose the combo appetizer platter as his meal, and he liked it enough to take home leftovers--which is always a good sign. Shoutout to our server, Sydney, who was attentive and super friendly throughout. Final thoughts: Overall, a good experience. I'd definitely go back--probably not a regular stop since it's not super close to home, but if I'm in the area and craving Tex-Mex, Chuy's is a solid choice. read more

Wish I lived closer! We drive from Creedmoor to go enjoy the food and service at the Cary location. The bartender gave Us excellent service and the spicy watermelon Tini she made me was delicious. It was lunchtime on Valentine's Day, so, the kitchen was a little slower. Still worth the trip every time. read more

Chuy's was a good experience. Even though they were very busy we did not need to wait long for a table. Service was excellent, food arrived promptly and was tasty. Servers were attentive and friendly. read more

Always good. Affordable, hot and delicious. I love the chips and salsa it's actually good. The spicy creamy jalapeño sauce is fire. The enchiladas are lit and the service is always great. Ambiance is chill and not to bright in side. It's a chill spot read more

Grabbed dinner from here recently and thought it was OK. I ordered beef tacos with refried beans and Mexican rice on the side and everything tasted pretty decent but didn't blow me away. I appreciated that they included chips and a variety of different sauces on the side, and the chips were flavorful! I will say that the paper bag they were in looked soaked with grease, but they didn't taste super greasy so I'm not sure what to make of that. The accompanying salsa was OK. I do think there are better Mexican restaurants in the area, but Chuy's really wasn't bad. We got our food to-go so I don't have any input on the service except that they brought my food to my car quickly, which was nice! Anyway, I'm not sure I'll be back since the food was only OK and not exceptional, but I wouldn't complain much if one of my friends wanted to eat here :) read more

Food was very good for a chain restaurant. We had the Veggie Enchiladas, the Roasted Chicken Enchiladas and a side of queso dip. The enchiladas came with refried beans and Mexican rice. We substituted the sauce on the roasted chicken enchiladas with the Tex Mex Sauce. The sauce was good but a little too spicy for me. The creamy green chile sauce was used on the remaining dishes and everyone loved it. Service was great. read more

Chuy's - Veggie enchiladas with green sauce. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Food was amazing! I got the tex mex enchiladas and they were the bomb! The portion is HUGE so definitely a filling meal. Erika, the server was so nice and on top of things! She was great!!! read more

I am used to the Chuy's in TX and FL so with that being my measuring stick, I would say the food is spot on with other locations. I had my favorite, the boom boom chicken enchiladas and they came out on a hot plate and very satisfying like always. I always sit at the bar and ordered the New Mexican martini for drink, just like always. They brought it in the shaker just like it am used to, so I can pour it and enjoy it at my own pace. Food and drink 5 stars. I am going 4 stars since the service is not as attentive as I am used to at Chuy's. I got there early evening on a week day and was the only one at the bar for quite a while and normally I get asked if I need another drink before I am done with the first but this time not. read more

First timer! Had the chicka chicka boom boom. Just the right amount of kick. Will definitely be back!

I lived here for 3 years and just recently tried this place. If you're looking for tasty Mexican food, this is a great place. The restaurant is very decorated the servers were very kind. Something to note is that my chicken enchiladas was a little dry. Other then that, top 3 restaurants in parkside in my opinion read more

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We had an early Friday night dinner at the bar. Bartender Gal was working hard as she was serving all over the place, but still managed to attend to us nicely. Drink choices are limited here as they are at other Chuy's unless you want a margarita LOL. Sad that all of the Chuy's have streamlined the menu since covid. I miss the rellenos! Chips are still as good as ever. Love how thin they are, and what's not to love about the two dips for them? The pico and the jalapeno ranch are both tasty. Lots of salt going on! I had the chicka chicka boom boom enchiladas with beans and rice. Husband had the Steak Burrito. All good. read more

Chuy's - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Placed an order for quesadillas for pick up, it was a painless process. The staff was nice and easy to communicate with, and the quesadillas were amazing! read more

First time having chuys, and I can say that the atmosphere and the customer service is very inviting and welcoming. I wouldn't recommend the Elvis combo, unless you are an enchilada fan. Me being my first time, I wanted to try the most popular item, but it wasn't my cup of tea. However, chuys has a lot of options sure to curve any appetite. I even got a chance to chat with the owner and offered a free cup of queso and a koozie! Wonderful staff and wonderful place, just have to try something more up my alley next time! read more

Chuy's - The Elvis Presley Memorial Combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I love Chuy's so much. I discovered it several years ago when my job would have lunch catered from here. The jalapeno ranch literally changed my life. I always order the ground beef soft tacos; they are delicious and I love how fluffy the tortillas are. Last night I sat in the "dog room" for the first time. The walls are covered with framed photos of dogs. If you bring in a framed dog photo you receive a free appetizer! read more

Chuy's - Ground beef soft tacos + jalapeno ranch - lifewithhanny - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We're big fans of Chuy's! It's seriously a great place for a nice and affordable meal out. We always enjoy our time at Chuy's. Great food and great service in a fun atmosphere. read more

Chuy's is located in Parkside with multiple other businesses. We were in the area on a Friday evening & came here since other restaurants had long waits. We were seated right away here. The restaurant had bright decor and tables and booths to dine in. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We were brought out chips, salsa and ranch. The chips were just ok. They did not have much flavor and were bland. The salsa was good. I ordered the panchos with ground beef. They were filling and flavorful. I would def get them again. I also got an order of queso. It wasn't bad. Overall we had a good experience here. read more

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Chuy's provided a stellar experience. The waiters were all fantastic and super helpful in providing more chips, salsa, napkins, whatever you needed they had for you with a smile. As for the food, it was descent. Surprisingly good for its price point, which is hard to find nowadays with prices driving up everywhere. read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Love chuys! Great service and food. We come as often as we can. Not sure why it's low reviews... read more

Chuy's - Chile Relleno - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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My favorite dish is consistent for many, many years. The Hatch Chile sauce is amazingly flavorful. I just happened to be in town on a 2 day trip. My rest was in Sterling. read more

While you are waiting for a table you use the restroom and there isn't a roll of toilet paper in any stall, reconsider waiting. Not the best start or the cleanest restaurant. Service was well below par. We were served the wrong bar drinks and then waited 30 minutes to get the correct orders. The food was between a 3 and 4 stars. Not outstanding, but acceptable. When we got our check, those incorrect drinks we were served were on our bill WITH the correct drinks. Getting a corrected bill took almost the same amount of time as getting the correct drinks at the beginning of our dinner. Because the food was ok, I would try a Chuy's at another location sometime. But I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

The food was the best and great too day the water was nice and the people were very nice to and I love the bathroom there or very clean and nice and I will always go back to them and I can see me having a party here sometime I don't know about that but I will be back read more

Love this place for the decor & frozen margaritas & steak burrito. The blond behind the bar is an extremely hard worker & takes good care of everyone!!! It's a great location, always clean & plenty of parking! read more

Great interior buildout! It's a Tex Mex blast of colors, palm trees, decorations, and framed dog photos. Tons of details and fun touches make this place a blast to hang out and walk through. The drinks were pretty weak. My wife had some mixed drinks and I had a margarita and beer. The beer selection was a bit slim after lagers. The bartender clearly didn't want to be there. She had few smiles and spent most of her time on the phone. The chips, salsa, and queso were pretty good. read more

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The restaurant was about as expected. Think Chili's stepped down. The service was slow and the attention poor. The food was sub par. The restaurant was fairly empty but still seemed like there needed to be more. I wouldn't look to go back. read more

This place is very corporate their food taste corporate. They look corporate. Their service are forced to give you a corporate experience that said they're salsa and white sauce they give you with the tortilla chips are really good and I like the tortilla soup. Everybody who works here is really nice And the food is just fine. read more

My wife and I are always amazed by the food. Has become a regular for our date night. The service is always friendly and prompt! Give it two thumbs up! read more

The waiter is so handsome and is always smiling. The restaurant closes at 22:00, one hour later than others. It's nearby Courtyard Marriott, very convenient. Taco tates so good. read more

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After reading quite a few reviews and noticing that this restaurant was directly across from the Hobby Lobby, I thought I would give it a try. Arrived and waited for 4 minutes for someone to seat me. I start noticing the time once I saw a manager conducting an interview. He saw me - never acknowledged me - continued his interview. I should have left, but didn't - my mistake. I was able to count the patrons in the restaurant, while I waited - there were exactly 5. The phone rang, a waitress came up to seat me. I ordered the chicken soft tacos - they were alright. The queso was good ( 2 thumbs up = 2 stars). This was my first and last visit, maybe it was just the wrong day, but I'm not willing to take a chance again. read more

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Flavorful, spicy Tex-Mex! If you order pick-up, check your order before leaving in case items are missing. Stars: 3.5/5 since our order was missing items. During COVID-19, Chuys offers a limited menu available online. Their online ordering system is easy to use and allows you to customize your order (without needing to place requests in a comment box). I ordered curbside pick-up. When I arrived, I parked in a curbside pick up space and texted them the space number. It was not fast, however about 5-10 minutes later a friendly employee brought out my order. I should have checked it before leaving. Unfortunately I did not and realized that some items were missing when I got home. I ordered: Queso ($8.68) Mexi-Cobb Salad ($12.18): no cheese with the cilantro vinaigrette Steak Burrito ($14.41) with Queso as the sauce. We ordered the Queso on the side. Chips I received: No Queso Mexi-Cobb Salad: no cheese with creamy jalapeño vinaigrette. We also received a container of another vinaigrette, but it did not taste like cilantro or jalapeño Steak Burrito with no sauce and no Queso on the side. A huge bag of chips - seriously we have so many chips plus they are thin, crispy, and not too greasy I recommend not ordering sauces on the side since you may not receive them. Also taste the dressing before adding it to your salad since it may be the wrong one. We did enjoy the flavor and spiciness of the food. Plus when I called and talked to Nate the manager he quickly refunded for the missing Queso. If we order again, I would need to check the order before driving home. read more

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Highly recommend this place for anyone that wants to informally dine but also enjoy Tex Mex food. Our usual order is: - veggie enchilada with boom boom sauce : the BEST! - chicken fajita with boom boom sauce on the side: SO GOOD! (Husbands order) Drinks: - a jalapeño margarita: really nice but on the sweet side. They always bring free chips and salsa which is fresh tasting and so good. Highly recommend. The Raleigh location is also great if you want to sit outside and enjoy the ambience. I've been to both locations and loved them equally. read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Stopped at Chuy's in Raleigh NC. The food and TexMex atmosphere is always great but the service at this Chuy's was excellent. Our waitress (Becca) insured our drinks were always topped off and made sure we were pleased with our food. Becca made both my wife and I feel as though we were her only guest. Well done Chuy's and well done Becca. read more