We have been coming to this place for the last year or so. And while the food is great. The service not so much. We have gotten bad service but it was mainly been To the place been packed. Today while we were waiting for 30+ min..the hostess decided to skip us and seat someone that had the same number of guest and had waited for far less than us. She knowingly skipped us. Simply because the other party threaten to "leave" ... The other hostess pointed to her that she was skipping a. Party and her answer was, if they are threatening to leave just seat them.. didn't know that we had to threaten to leave so we could get our table faster... but know we know!! Way to go chuys!! Not sure why she skipped us...maybe the tone of my skin vs the other guest was a deciding factor.. read more

This is my go-to special treat every weekend. The salsa/pico is probably the best that I've had and the food is always terrific no matter what we order. Staff is always friendly and helpful and I pretty much salivate every time I walk by. It's really tough to not stop into Chuy's if I'm in the part of the hood running some errands. read more

Service has now consistently mind boggling. It's become a trend at this location. No more 50 minute waits post order to get food, putting up with getting the wrong food, and servers not trying. I love Chuys, but this was my last trip at this spot. read more

I love this place and the Steak Burrito (bottom right of inside page of menu) is the bomb. Also the Elvis Chicken is a unique taste with a potato chip crust! Insiders Tip: Sit at the bar if you're by yourself and the bartenders will take care of you well! read more

My fav go to either Sat or Sunday brunch! Good customer service... food...drinks and I watch my sports

Horrible service based on your color of your skin. We were sat down and took them about 30 minutes to acknowledge us. When they sat a white couple next to us and they were helped right away. read more

Seriously I love there chips and salsa so much. The chicken boom boom enchiladas are the best I've ever had! Margaritas are great as well. Just wish I still lived in Texas please come to Vegas!! read more

My Server made most of my Food and Drink decisions for me and although the lunch was great, her Service far outscored it based on attitude and personality. What a pleasure to have a new go to.....for a meal w great Service. read more

Chuy's never disappoints! Tonight we indulged in dinner with the chicken flauta dinner, crispy chicken tacos, and the chicken enchiladas. All came with regrows beans & rice. But my go to with any entree is their jalapeño ranch! It is the BOMB.com! read more

Chuy's Chuy's chuy's. A Texas original. An institution. Some of the best Tex-mex anywhere. The chuychanga is my personal favorite but I've never had a bad meal at this place which I've frequented for over 15 years (especially when I lived in Dallas). The food is superb, the margaritas strong and the service always fast. Our waiter Ty was great. Highly recommended. read more

Chuy's - CHUYCHANGA, no other words necessary! Legendary - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Placed an order at 8:20 pm. At 9:55 they brought it out. We checked & everything was cold. Soup had cold grease floating on top. Nachos were cold, burned & had stuck to the paper. Paid for a pint of salsa but didn't receive it. Used to be a really good place to eat but not anymore. read more

Excellent customer service from management. Still has that Austin-Chuy's flavor we remember as kids. :)

This will forever be my favorite Tex Mex spot!! I live in Orange County, CA where most people drool over our authentic Mexican but I always prefer Tex mex over what we have in CA. It's my first day visiting Dallas with my boyfriend and I forced him to come experience Chuys because they are simply the best read more

This place has been around for ever for good reason. The food is always good and you can't beat their happy hour. Grab a table, order a couple of your favorite drinks, and self serve yourself at their salsa and chips bar ( I mix the queso and ground beef). Check out the t shirts, you just might find one you can't live without. read more

We went to Chuy's for lunch today. Well, actually, we were waiting at 9:45 in the parking lot for them to open at 10:00. We were jonzeing, I'm tellin' ya. I'm a big believer of needing to know the right thing to order when you go somewhere... So, since Chuy's has about 987 reviews, I'll give you a quick, concise rundown of what to order and how to best enhance your Chuy's experience: 1. If the lot is full and you can, valet. Don't get creative and try to park at Fadi's unless you've got the tow truck company on speed dial. 2. All margaritas are pretty good. Frozens are actually pretty potent! You have "swirl" and "dot" options, if you just want a lil' strawberry. 3. When you get your chips, ask them to also bring you "creamy jalapeno". Think spicy ranch. Great with chips. 4. I can vouch for the following main courses to be great... my personal favorite: the Chuychanga with deluxe tomatillo sauce (see photo, it was looking especially beautiful today), the tacos al carbon, the soft chicken tacos, and the #9 Chuy's light plate (the one with the chicken soft taco and chalupa and guacamole). Etienne P ALWAYS gets the burrito that's "as big as yo face". He likes spicy and gets it with the Hatch Chile sauce. It's not my favorite but he loves it. 5. They make their tortillas on site so they are usually fresh and yuuuuuumy. 6. Happy hour is pretty cool and they have a big bar set up with free queso and what we like to call "fingeritos", which are flautas but my husband thinks looks like finger shaped burritos. and, finally.. 7. Get ready for a friggin' kid fest. Apparently, many parents like to relive their Chuy's glory days and bring their bambinos and bambinas to start them early and cut their teeth on some tex-mex. So be prepared for some aggravation. But the food is good enough and atmosphere is fun enough that we keep going back. read more

Chuy's - Chuychanga... perfection. - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

When I first came back to Dallas after going to college in Boston, I moved into the uptown area and have been here ever since. I felt like I've grown a lot since those first days in my early twenties. My wild ways have calmed and turned to those of responsibility, my interest in women has matured to the point where I've asked my girlfriend to get married, and I've outgrown restaurants for babies. And no, I'm not talking about Chuckie Cheese. I'm talking about Chuy's. Chuy's is beginner Mexican food. It's heavy handed on the sauces and dips, but light on the quality and presentation. It's a fun place to go and have an assortment of dips and queso while you enjoy a margarita, but I always feel like I sold myself short if I go for the full dinner. If Uncle Julio's is my strict, noble uncle who cooks with divine talent, and Gloria's is my cheap, whorish mistress who gets me drunk, then I guess Chuy's is my... frat boy cousin who likes to party but has no class? I don't know. Chuy's doesn't really fit into my comparison because these days it's either Uncle Julio's for food or Gloria's for drinks. The chicken and beef are always dry and shriveled in comparison to Julio's, the refried beans taste more like reHEATED beans, and the overall quality has just slipped as I've aged. Or is it me who has become more enlightened? The only times I end up at Chuy's are when someone else insists on going there -- or when an out-of-town friend visits that I haven't seen in a while. FRIEND: "Hey dude, what was that AWESOME Tex-Mex place you took me to last time?" ME: "Hmmm... let's see here -- you came five years ago? *wincing* It wasn't Chuy's was it?" FRIEND: "Yeah -- Chuy's! That place was AWESOME!" (my friends have limited vocabularies) That same friend was in a band with me in college, and we started -- but never finished -- a progressive rock opera about an ambitious tortilla maker working at a Chuy's restaurant... 100 years in the future. I'd like to share some of it with you. MEN'S CHORUS: Rosalita make those tortillas! ROSALITA: But my hands are bleeding! WOMEN'S CHORUS: They're bleeding! MEN'S CHORUS: She has a space station to feed! WOMEN'S CHORUS: We have a space station to feed! (key change and solo spotlight on Rosa) ROSALITA: One day when I've put in my time I'm going to make this restaurant mine! MEN'S CHORUS: Back to work! ROSALITA: I'll show this galaxy a thing or two When they taste my famous tortilla stew! But, alas, my mind is dreaming... WOMEN'S CHORUS: She's dreaming! (key-tar solo and robot dancer kick line) Yeah... I've got lots of time on my hands. BOTTOM LINE: Here's a cheap date. Ask to have a sampling of all of Chuy's different sauces (this infuriates the waitstaff because they are free and there are quite a few of them). Then grab a swirl margarita or two while you snack down. Leave immediately after. This will also be an ONLY date for you, big spender. THREE STARS read more

What the heck is wrong with you people. Yeah, you people that work at Chuy's. When I order a Patron margarita on the rocks with no salt that means using Patron and with no salt. Taking the drink back to the bar and wiping off the salt isn't getting me the drink I originally wanted. My drink was still salty from the salt that happen to fall in the glass from before. I'm pretty sure you didn't even use Patron for my 2nd margarita. Why do think I didn't even finish it? I just wanted to get the eff out. Also, I think it's kinda clever on your part to put silverware inside the bowls of rice and beans before you bring them out to us, but residual beans stuck on a spoon that was in the rice bowl is just disgusting. Is it hard to clean silverware? How do people even like this place if they can't even get drinks right and thoroughly clean silverware? read more

I'm with Leigh F -- my feelings for Chuy's change on a daily basis. Sometimes, all I want is their queso and a stack of flour tortillas on their patio; other days, I just want to pull my hair out with their loud decor. My favorite thing on the menu is their TexMex Cobb Salad. Strips of pico de gallo, cheese, fajita chicken, roasted peppers and green chiles, and avocado sit on a fresh bed of iceberg lettuce, just waiting to be drenched in their creamy jalapeno ranch dressing. The queso is pretty kick-ass. It's a little spicy, very creamy and goes well on their thin chips; but don't overload your chip, because it will definitely break. A solid standby when you're not feeling the OTB down the street. read more

For some reason, I prefer going to the Chuy's in Plano. This Uptown location needs a little pick me up. The booths are old and the tables never seem clean when I sit down. As far as the food, it's never disappointed me. I am always in the mood to visit there again after writing this review. It's been about a year since I've been due to being turned off, but I won't blame it on the food because the food has always been good. My favorite is the appetizer sampler. It's the perfect selection to share with someone else! They also have a HH during the week. read more

I'm not a big Tex-Mex cuisine fan...If I was going to eat Mexican food, I would rather go to the Mission in San Francisco or International blvd. in Oakland where the staff speaks little or no habla ingles and you know that you'll get authentic Mexican food. However, since I was in Dallas, I might as well try some Tex Mex cuisine. The restaurants ambiance was pretty laid back, 80's pop music playing in the background. So I said to myself- this ain't that bad. Once we got seated, we were served some nachos and salsa, that's when I thought I was in Mexico...The chips were delicately thin not greasy, but slightly salty and deliciously crispy. The salsa was fresh, fresh, fresh...It's fresh, fresh...exciting....chopped tomatoes thinly sliced with bits of red onions and fragrantly cilantro with a splash of lime. BEST salsa I ever had. I had a Pacifico cervesa , for the meal the Fajitas were to die for, sizzling with fragrance and it tasted good as it smelled, not like going to a movie theater, wherein the popcorn smells really good then when you eat it - it's not all that. The tortillas are tasty -warm, soft and chewy. Also had Fish tacos - that was better than good- the fish was lightly battered not greasy , the cabbage was thin and crunchy, the sauce was flavorful but not overwhelming and it had a splash of lime on it - just perfect. This is the best Tex Mex cuisine I've had, bar none. Last name - Evah! First name - Greatest Tex Mex read more

Found a random sticker in my salsa - Spoilt the perception of my neighborhood Chuys for life. I'm a regular at this Chuy's which is a block away from home. However, today was an damaging experience. As we dove into the salsa, we found a sticker (that is probably used to keep the cilantro together at a supermarket) swimming in my salsa. While mistakes can happen, we saw no acknowledgement from the waiter when we reported this. She just took the salsa away and brought us a new bowl. I'd have expected an apology and an attempt to redeem themselves. However, there was no such effort. Very disappointing. Uploading a picture for y'all to see. read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I was nervous at first, because I knew going into this review, I wasn't going to be kind. But, I am currently seeing that off to the right of my screen, 3 other Yelpers I follow gave it no more than 3 stars each, so I'm okay now. I don't like Chuy's. That's just the bottom line. Out of all the amazing Tex-Mex that's available to us Dallasites, it ranks the absolute lowest to me. I'd eat TBell's "meat" tacos before going to sit down here. It sucks because the look of Chuy's is classic Austin hippie and super inviting. But the food just lacks anything to be desired. A friend at work once insisted I try their shrimp taquitos that they have on special sometimes, and I was so upset and disappointed by what I was eating. The only saving grace, to me, is the salsa; it's freezing cold and the chips are served warm, which makes for a nice contrast on your taste buds. But, that's about the only positive thing I have to say about it. Great location. Decent enough drinks and salsa to go for at least a happy hour. But not a destination spot if you're wanting really yummy Mexican food in Dallas. Lo siento, Chuy's. read more

The food here is alright, for the price I won't complain. But to be quite frank, from all I have heard about the place, I was not impressed. The food was good, everyone else seamed to enjoy their meals as well. I could see it tasting better after kicking back a margarita or two. The chips and creamy salsa served before the meal was quite good. The salsa packed more of a kick than I was anticipating, but most restaurants just joke around about their sauces. It's a good place for families to go, but unfortunately that also means that there are tons of screaming children and I often find it harder to enjoy a meal when I can't even hear my own thoughts about it in my head. At 2 o'clock there was a swarm of families with children and there was a minimum wait. Our waiter was a bit short, he disappeared instantly, we had to wait for silverware after our meals were delivered. At least our glasses were never empty, but that may be because we did not drink much. read more

FOOD STYLE: Tex-Mex LOCATION: Easy to Miss; Limited Parking Yo Quiero Mediocrity! Genuine, classic "Hole-in-the-Wall" eateries generally possess three characteristics: 1) they are hard to find if you've never been, 2) they are beloved local institutions, and 3) their food is exceptional or noteworthy in some respect. Of all the joints that grace this metroplex of sweltering concrete, condos, and congestion, perhaps none is more lauded or famed than the infamous Chuy's. Ask anyone in this town to ID a local "Hole-in-the-Wall", and, with a hungering smile, "Chuy's" is likely to be the first name to roll off their moistening lips. Nestled in the heart of the modest urban wilderness of Knox & McKinney, and tucked away in the brambles of a confusing pastiche of strip stores and backlots, Chuy's is not a place often discovered by passersby. Indeed, Chuy's most prominent entrance is not from the obscured front of the building, but (perhaps prophetically so) from the small rear parking lot, which can only be accessed through one of three dumpster service alleys. Were the path not already etched into the minds of millions, Chuy's could easily serve as a close second to the lonesome caves of the rocky Afghani hinterland. So a big 'check' for being hard to find. The next criteria on the list could pass without mention. Chuy's has legions of passionate devotees who's ardor for the humble eatery would do justice by the adherents of Reverend Moon, the blood-crazed supplicants of Kali from Indiana Jones, or the 20 deranged Germans who still cherish Michael Jackson as the unseated, uber-manly "King of Pop". Talk to fans, and you almost expect to find crowds of swaying disciples standing outside the doors, chanting "Kali Ma. Kali Ma!" Although, considering the logistics of the area, it would be more apropos if they were shouting "Par-King! Par-King!" (Get there by 11:30 for lunch or forget it.) You cannot underestimate the pull this restaurant has on some people. The stories of their devotion border on the religious - a man who moved to California 20 years ago who flies in 4 times a year just to dine at his favorite Tex-Mex-ery ... a person in my own office who eats lunch at Chuy's nearly every day ... and people who live 2 hours away who drive into DFW each week to feast on chalupas and queso. How many restaurants inspire that kind of love? Naturally, this brings us to the third criteria - the food. And it is here that the vaunted Chuy's Juggernaut comes to inexplicable ruin. In spite of all expectations and hopes to the contrary, the food is simply ... average. Strikingly average. Ignoring the kitsch, the puffery, and the remonstrations of the faithful, this supposedly favorite pit stop of Elvis Presley is little more than an 'El Fenix' or warmed-over Taco Cabana. There is nothing on the menu (nothing!) which is particularly interesting or compelling. Supposedly representing the best of 'Tex-Mex', the crowded menu offers a litany of the same-old dumbed-down, genericized and Americanized combos of tortilla, beef / chicken / shrimp, cheese, beans, rice, and salsa you'll find at any low-budget Mexican franchise in the US, served up as tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc straight from the corporate franchisee handbook. Absent is any sense of the rich pantheon of flavors, creativity, and spices common just a mere pole-vault to the south. For example, Chuy's and its admirers rave about its fresh, home-made tortillas, as if the stuff were manna from the heavens. But they are so lacking in character and taste that in a blind test most people would think that they were eating a bag of Mission tortillas from the bread aisle at Kroger's. They are as inconsequential as the tortillas from Blue Goose, which are also freshly made and provoke the same question - why bother if this is the result? In general, Chuy's main offerings compare equally with the standard "Fiesta!"-brand frozen Mexican entrees you might find in your local Albertson's (with new improved White-Bread flavor!). It might explain the appeal as being one borne of comfort and familiarity, versus authenticity and originality. The shrimp specials do stand out as one of the better choices. But again, they're just okay, and taste more of the aquaculture farms of Thailand than they do of the petroleum-scented sweetness of real Gulf shrimp. The side dishes at Chuy's are especially bland and unlikely to pique the interest. The rice, refried beans, and pinto bean sides are flavorless and serve mainly to occupy decorative space that might otherwise contain the disappointment of diners. Even the regulars often leave their sides alone and stick to the watery salsa and chips. Chuy's obviously does appeal strongly to a large segment of the population, and my words will pass by them like so much barking in the night. Still, Chuy's aspirations to true greatness will likely remain firmly grounded for years to come. read more

I haven't had much at Chuy's that makes me want to go back. Chuy's is good for the atmosphere, the drinks, and the Elvis birthday celebration (which earns the 3 stars all on its own). I have had or tried the following menu items: big as yo face burritos, chuychangas, chili rellenos, enchiladas, and flautas. The burritos were huge, yes, but didn't really have enough flavor to make you want to eat the whole thing. Same deal with the chuychanga, but it's fried. Enchiladas are mediocre, flautas don't have enough meat in them and are drizzled with sauces that make them soggy. The chili relleno I had was very stringy. The best thing I've had there were stuffed jalapenos--I don't think they're on the menu but they were complimentary on the salsa cart one time and were some of the best I've tried. But like I said, I give this place 3 stars because I never miss the celebration on January 8 for Elvis' birthday. If you're an Elvis fan or just want to be entertained, this is the day to go. They have an Elvis impersonator who puts on a great show in the front room, and they pass out loads of goodies like elvis masks, buttons, even free Twinkies at the end of your meal! Always a blast, but get there early for good seats! read more

Ok, so Tex-Mex eateries are a dime a dozen in Dallas ... maybe a dime for two dozen, but locals should still be able to pick a good one from a bad, and Chuy's is definitely decent. On my four experiences eating here (four if sucking down margaritas counts), Chuy's is a safe bet for Tex-Mex. They have a killer happy hour, with free queso and great drink specials, always worth an extra star in my book. I definitely wouldn't call it "authentic Mexican," but hell, what do you expect with tacky Elvis memorabilia in bright colors covering the walls? Plus, they sell t-shirts, a definite sign it's a touristy hot-spot. Nonetheless, the food is good. If you're with someone (or you are someone) who likes the Tex-Mex basics, it's hard to go wrong here with tacos, fajitas, or enchiladas. I like the guacamole tacos, for those who want to avoid meat. And margaritas, definitely worth trying the margaritas. There's often a wait and parking sucks here, be warned. Rarely are there available spots in the tight lot behind the restaurant, but otherwise, worth a trip. read more

Dumbest thing ever. Chuy's will not take reservations. You can not call ahead. You cannot send someone to let them know to get tables ready. Try going there with a group. Well, you can. I won't. I shall take my group somewhere where folks want to feed them. And that's sad because I really like Chuy's. read more

If you're looking for greasy, fried, cheesy, gooey, heavy Tex-Mex, this is your place! Went here with some friends for drink and food and drink (mostly drink actually). The margaritas are acceptable, and there is plenty of fat on the menu to offset the alcohol.... We shared an appetizer plate: the nachos were good, guac acceptable, flautas OK, and queso yucky (tasted like made from a powder or something)... however, we still ate it : ) I had the fish tacos which were quite good. Really enjoyed the jalapeno and cilantro cream sauce served with them. Also tasted the beef fajitas which were acceptable. Would I go back? Probably not unless drug back by the crowd. There are better Tex-Mex places in the neighborhood I prefer over this one, but if you go, I recommend the fish tacos... and lots of tequila. read more

Whenever I come home for LA, I always want to eat at Chuy's. Sometimes I'm so desperate for Chuy's that I would go by myself, look like a loser, and say, "table for one, please." But I don't care cuz the food makes me happy and I put it on my company's tab. read more

Great place to eat. Most of the food was outstanding. The rice and beans were just ok. The Shrimp Tacos we're amazing, the waitress, named, "Nash", recommended the breaded deep fried Tacos. My wife love, love, loved them. Nash was the best. I hope she reads this review. Way to go. Tip her big time. read more

God, this place. It was awful. I was born here in Texas, and have always lived here. I know great Tex-Mex when I taste it. Most you city-slickers wouldn't, so trust me on this. The queso tastes like Velveeta. Melted velveeta. It is thick, THICK, and not real queso at all! I could not eat it. The chips are oily. Salsa was watery. I ordered a fajita plate, and it was messy and greasy and did not taste like real Tex-Mex. It tasted like something I could make at home with canned food. The ONLY redeeming quality about this place is the big soft drinks and the fresh tortillas (but even they taste like they're made with dirty water). Food was so bad and unreasonably overpriced, I didn't finish. Service was terrible. We waited for 45 minutes from the time we got in, to get our food. Went on a Thursday night, place was PACKED. The decor looks so filthy and the floors were gross. A TON of mothers with their loud, crying babies. One was sitting right behind us, burping up stuff. Loud, drunk people everywhere. Annoying sorority girls talking about their ex boyfriends at the top of their lungs. I will never go here again and I would not wish this upon my worst enemy. read more

I'm a huge fan of the food at Chuy's but not really a fan of the wait. I've never been to Chuy's when there wasn't a line out the door and at least a 10 minute wait. Some of my favorite dishes: -911 Hot Plate -Classic Tex-Mex Enchiladas -Veggie Fajitas The tortillas are made fresh right in the restaurant and they're always warm, soft and chewy. The salsa is kind of hit or miss depending on the day you go. Sometimes it's really spicy and other times not so much; it's inconsistent, but definitely fresh. They also make a mean Texas Martini, and of course they carry Sol, Pacifico and Modelo. My running club did the Meet in the Heat social runs at Chuy's this past summer and it was a great place to hold these events. The Hubcap Room is perfect for larger groups. The patio is nice midday or after the sun goes down, but it gets all the afternoon sun. read more

With a fun atmosphere and a good happy hour, Chuy's became a favorite of mine. I haven't really ordered many real meals here, just chicken nachos and the chuychanga. Both were tasty and quite large, but nothing out of the ordinary. Typically, I come for the $3 house margaritas or $6 Texas martinis (Mon-Fri, 4-7pm). During happy hour, you can get nachos, too. Yum! Oh, just a note, if you don't like Elvis, you might not really like the decor here. It is a bit on the annoying side. Also, parking sort of sucks. If it weren't for the parking, this would be a 4-star review. But I sorta hate parking here. It's enough to make me go to Gloria's on Lemmon instead just so I can have a garage. read more

I'm not a 'rita person so I can't really speak to that, but I am a Tex-Mex person so that's where I come in! I really like the chips- they're the uber-thin version so people either love them or hate them. They miss the mark on the salsas, though- the mild is similar to a watered down ketchup, while the hot is akin to a watery pico de gallo. The jalapeno ranch is really where it's at! I'm pretty sure that shit wasn't made for dippin chips in but it shoulda been! And the tortillas are homemade and fluffy delicious if only they were served hotter. The main reason I come here is for the following menu items: Mexi-Cobb Salad with beef fajita meat and cilantro lime vinaigrette- I don't normally like salad if this tells you anything. Chicken Tortilla Soup- yummy Chili Relleno with ground beef and red sauce- I love the crunchiness, just wish they would put more sauce. Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas- i love this deluxe tomatillo sauce they put on them (still wish there was more and I wish the chicken was seasoned better) also- what the hell is up with people not putting cheese on the refried beans? I don't get this! Overall- I will come to Chuy's if I'm craving one of the above items... otherwise I'm eating Tex-Mex somewhere else! read more

I've gone back and forth with this place. WhenI first moved to Dallas 5 years ago, I was brought here...and thought I had died and gon to tex-mex heaven. Over the years, after experiencing more and more Dallas Tex-Mex....I realize it isnt really the food that brings people back, its the food combined with the cool atmosphere and tasty alcoholic beverages :) The decor is my favorite...every room is different, booths are big and roomie, and you have the buzz od uptown all around you. The Food is above average.....their burritos as big-as-yo-face are awesome, chips and salsa definitly hold you over....and their chicken dishes are great for people not wanting to bust their diet. Drinks....get to the drinks,right? Well..I'm fo sho a fan of their margaritas....they never fail to make any troubles I might have fly right out the window. And if you go for brunch, they dont dissappoint with their mimosas. All in all....especially if you are inthat area, you wont go wrong with stopping in and getting your tex-mex on. It just might not be the place you rave about and take out-of-towners. Pass the guac... read more

I have loathed Chuy's since my time in Austin...friends from Dallas would always insist we go, and being the good host that I am, I would oblige...even though I would tell them of much better options...anywho, I digress... Chuy's is the most overrated restaurant to have ever expanded beyond the Austin City Limits(that's right, I hope you see what I did there)....I'm not quite sure how they have duped everyone into thinking the food is good, and yes...it's loud...God awful loud...the go home and take some Goody's loud...it starts with terrible salsa, enchiladas that aren't all that memorable...the Chuychanga isn't very good either...oh well...at least I don't have many friends that want to venture here any longer... read more

The best thing about a Mexican restaurant is knowing that before you even get your drink you are going to have a basket of delicious, crunchy, salty tortilla chips in front of you. Hopefully you'll also get some spicy salsa along with it. And before your meal is even ordered you are already full from the yummy chips. Um, not at Chuy's. WTF is up with these chips? They are thin, they are not even remotely salty enough, some of them were so drowned in grease they weren't even crunchy but kind of transparent and limp. YUCK! When we didn't even finish one basket of chips I said out loud "Yeah, I'm thinking Chuy's was not a good call for lunch." It wasn't. To get over my hangover I ordered a Texas Martini and upgraded the tequila to Patron. What actually came out? A tepid, watered down margarita with some rotgut well tequila. Where is my top shelf martini damn it? Who knows, I just drank it and said whatever. For food I had chicken enchiladas with the Hatch green chile sauce. I like the spice of the sauce and I liked the chicken but it was seriously underwhelming. I didn't finish it and I wasn't interested in even trying. That almost never happens at any Mexican restaurant when I'm there so you know I wasn't feeling it. Meh, I have DEFINITELY experienced better. On the bright side, I do like their patio because it is covered and kind of closed in but with the windows open you can get the breeze. And I love Elvis so I like the shrine in the middle of the room and also the massive disco ball above his head. Rock on Elvis, Rock on, but DON'T bother eating at Chuy's because it is not worthy of a King like you! read more

I think this was the first Chuy's in Dallas (don't quote me on that). I love Chuys, I do, but for some reason the service at this location...drives me insane. First of all, when you get there on a weekend night...say 8pm, they'll tell you the wait is an hour and a half. Then, they hand you a little buzzer and make you wait at the bar. So I settle in, get my drink and 15 minutes later my buzzer is buzzing...TABLE READY! This honestly happens EVERYTIME. Maybe they want to see if people wait around!??! Who knows? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love not waiting the time they say...but clearly these hostesses have no idea of time frame whatsoever. Just irritating... The servers are slow, nice, but slow. I don't know if they have to many tables or what not, but I felt like the only time our server came over to our table was when we waved her down in passing. Also, the drinks are pretty weak, I had two top shelf margaritas and I could have piloted a plane afterwards. Nuthin.... The food however, me likey. I mean its not the most amazing Tex-Mex ever, but its fine and it definitely satisfies . The Man Piece LOVES the Elvis Presley plate...its so much food. Perfect for the growing boy. Its kind of grotesque actually. But he's happy. I like just a simple taco plate, with loads and loads and loads and loads and loads of the jalapeno ranch. Pour it on my body and call it a hot night out. Run and tell that, homeboy. It's crowded, its loud, its Uptown. It's normal. I'll go back, because its Chuy's and its delicious. Maybe next time I'll sneak a flask in or something, I mean straws. Oh and buy a shirt, they're pretty clever. That is all. read more

And on the eight day God looked over the world that he created and said to himself, "Huh, I'm starving, all this creating has made me hungry for some Mexican food." And then he created Chuy's. And it was good. Man I love this place, great food that I crave. There's some kind of mind controlling drug in the Creamy Jalapeo, must get more... getting weak! Love the queso because there's beef stock in it, makes it "beef-a-licious" with now 50% more beefy goodness. The margaritas are great and I'm talking the house margaritas, get a Swirl you deserver it! The Elvis combo is where it's at. Ask for some green chili on the side. I go on Monday afternoons, free cream cheese stuffed Jalapeo on the free nacho bar... free queso what's wrong with these guys? Well there you go! You'll be cool and everybody will like you! read more

I'm most definitely a bigger fan of the margaritas than the food, but then again that's true for most tex-mex places I go to ( I love my rrrrritas!) But the food is still good and I love their sauces. Especially the verdes. But if your a first-timer try the Chuy's Enchilada Special. Gives you a nice palate to get the feel for the place. Big portions too. Please don't go if you're planning on taking a date that barely eats. And it gets crowded at lunch and dinner, so don't be discouraged if you have to wait a while for a table. It's normal. Just go to the bar and grab some 'ritas in the meantime. read more