My wife and I had been to this restaurant on prior occasion although didn't realize it until we arrived. We were promptly seated for dinner and my wife asked for a ginger beer to which the server indicated he didn't think they served ginger beer. My wife indicated that it's on the menu so the server lost instant credibility by saying they didn't have it, and didn't bother to say he would go check. The server brought chips and salsa which we thought were ok. The chips were really thin and the salsa was runny to the point I got it all over the table. Despite asking the server for napkins, he didn't bring any after 10 mins of waiting. I ended up going to the kitchen and asking if I could have napkins and brought them back to the table myself. Totally ridiculous that a customer has to serve themself. Restaurant cleanliness appeared to be problematic with napkins and debris on the floor, and tables that took 30 mins to get cleaned after patrons left. My wife had fajitas and thought they were good. I had a burrito that had a very thick tortilla to the point I felt like I was eating bread. Some of the steak in the burrito was medium-rare despite not being asked for my preference of how I wanted it cooked. You would think that would be well done in this instance. Needless to say, my wife said we're not returning and I'm not going to fight her over it. I don't recall our first experience being this way but the service and food have definitely changed for the worst. read more

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The ambiance and food are ok. The problem is the service. It was mediocre. I felt like I was bothering. Just polite enough so I don't say they weren't. The first time we went I felt meh about it. I still feel that way. So many good Mexican restaurants I don't think we would come back to this one. It's more like a 2. Experience but I have to give credit to the food being decent so a 3 it is. read more

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The service here is great and is probably be the best thing about this restaurant. Servers were very attentive and I think even the manager came over and checked on us. The drinks (margaritas) aren't bad either although we went for the cinco de mayo promo and it was unclear what was actually the size of the drink that was promoted on their social medias. The food is subpar and not that good so I probably wouldn't come back for the food and that's what's bringing the rating of this down. They do give you complementary chips and salsa but the salsa is very spicy so if you don't like that then to are stuck with the homemade sauce read more

Chuy's - Menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

3.5 overall, accommodating a large party on couple hours notice. Give benefit of doubt on service given 25+ people. Relatively small menu, above average prices; "large" line margarita (1.5/5 stars) was a 12oz plastic glass for $12. "Taco salad" was a basic green salad w chicken (1.5/5 stars, $14) -- not conventional shell bowl with spices and flavor. Steak burrito itself was big but rice and beans were cold and cheese wasn't melted (2.5/5 stars, $16). Plenty of parking. Decor was Americana auto. Gender specific restrooms hidden in back corner. read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The restaurant is very well decorated, I loved the vibe overall. Our waitress was nice, and came to check up on us several times. Food took a little bit of time to come out, but then again it was Mother's Day. The complimentary chips/salsa/queso held us over as we waited for our food. The Chuychanga was very tasty, my new favorite item on the menu. The Tex-Mex Chicken Burrito Bowl was decent, and the Chicken Fajitas were also pretty standard as well. I did appreciate that the portions were large. Would visit again! read more

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What a great place for Sunday lunch with a friend! Hadn't been here in years, but met a friend for lunch. Service was excellent & our waiter kept checking in with us as we were busy devouring chips and salsa rather than looking at the menu. Ordered the raspberry margarita and wow, what a delicious treat. Raspberry may be my new favorite margarita flavor. The chicken chimichanga was so filling (along with the chips and queso), so I took more than 1/2 of it home. It was just as tasty when I reheated it the next day. Love the decor, it's very festive and fun. read more

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Ambiance was great, very fun Service wasn't great, our waitress wasn't very attentive. Food was super average but expensive for Tex mex. But u do get a large portion. Probably the worst complimentary salsa I've ever had, weirdly pinkish and had no flavor besides an overwhelming spiciness. Overall felt like you were paying more for the decor than the food. read more

Food was good. Large menu with plenty options. Curbside was fast and efficient and the prices are reasonable

Crispy chips yum their jalapeño ranch to go with your chips is bomb! The server friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was lively and not too loud. The ambiance of the stuff hanging all over the place is fun and is just like the spots in Austin. The comb platters were huge and the prices are unbeatable! Chuy's is always a consistent contender for delicious, reasonable food! read more

Order for a pick up then when I got there they told me host told me 3 to 5 min so that didnt sound so long but I end up waiting long-term then 20min. Plus And see many other picking online order before me when I got there first..also no update on time just keep waiting. Then I see 2 host just mingling..no updates. Wouldn't you want to hear some updates when ends up being 20min. Or at least dont say 3 to 5min. Then I got home real quick then open my meal it wants even warm like it been just cooked and the steak is so chewy... definitely not gonna be digesting anytime soon...just wait for not even hot meal spend 28 dollar. read more

I consider the restaurant a northern (U.S.) Mexican, meaning not Tex-Mex nor Cal-Mex. I went to Fairfax location with a friend at 9:30 pm Wednesday, 30 minutes before closing. Our server was very attentive. We receive our chips along with salsa and queso right away. Having been to Texas and SoCal, I was disappointed. The queso had a tiny bit of kick. The salsa was the opposite of chunky with barely any kick. I did not ask about different salsa(s). The chips looked homemade and crispy. My friend ordered the beef burrito with beans and rice, and requested not sauce because she cannot take any spice. The flour tortilla was cooked on the outside, possibly on the grill top. Without the sauce , the meat was very dry. I chose the steak fajitas. It came with refried beans and rice, along with chopped lettuce, pico, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese. I wish Mexican restaurants in the DMV would provide more pico and salsa for dishes such as fajitas. The flour tortillas came in a covered container, but was only slightly warm. The tortillas were homemade so different sizes and thickness. The steak came with grilled onions and a few slices jalapeño peppers.the steak was unevenly cut, but was tasty. They had a reasonable choice of beers, domestic and Mexican. We did not try their margaritas or other drinks. Interior decorated with artificial palm trees and artwork on the walls. Parking was plentiful and part of the shopping center common area. We were likely at a disadvantage because our late arrival, 30 minutes before closing. read more

I returned and had another great meal, the Comida Deluxe. Cheese enchiladas (they added diced onion inside by request, thanks), chicken flautas, steak taco with fixings. Neat thing is I got all this for a few bucks more than a Big Mac meal. Managers Geoff and Lacy were all over the place talking care of diners. Keep up the good work. I'll be back again. read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This is the location 11219 Lee Hwy Fairfax, VA 22030 United States Been here several times. Food and service have gone downhill. Also not a clean place. They apparently don't look up. Here's a picture of just one of the air vents in the ceiling right above a table where people sit under eating. If it's this disgusting in the dinning room, imagine how disgusting it is where they cook. read more

Chuy's - The vent in the ceiling. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Stepped in to have a margarita it was not mixed in front of me and had absolutely no tequila in it if that's what they were supposed to do Seven dollar drink and I gave him a seven dollar tip Won't do that again read more

Chuy's used to be my SPOT back in them good ole college days! It's so great to know that they are still the bomb.com! The service was excellent and the food was oh so divine! Absolutely no complaints. Chips was fresh, salsa had a kick, green dipping sauce was a drug, and my enchiladas was mouth watering good. Definitely will include this back into my rotation when I have the craving. read more

Chuy's - Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Decent Tex-mex food in an interesting setting with great service. The interior has a cantina vibe to it, and I loved the room we were seated in with the hubcap ceiling. Our server was great, especially with the kids, and made sure everything was taken care of throughout. The food is decent- not the best Tex-mex but far from the worst. The salsa was a bit on the watery side but had a good kick. The tacos al carbon I had were good but a little under-seasoned from what I prefer. Its a good portion size with rice and beans as well. the kids meals are a good size as well with two tacos along with rice or mac and cheese plus ice cream for dessert. Its a decent place to stop in the area. read more

Love the ambiance of Chuy's restaurants, very welcoming and brightly colored inside! I've always had great service at every location I've visited. They're on top of making sure your chip basket is always filled and your table has that amazing creamy jalapeño sauce, not to mention the fresh salsa that I love! The steak burrito is my go to order along with the queso. This time around I tried the special MACHO pork burrito and it was fantastic. I hope this item makes it way onto the permanent menu. read more

Chuy's - Steak burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

i got the chicken verde enchilada and the stuffed poblano pepper. it was good, nothing like life changing. the service was kinda slow, but they were really busy. super crowded and loud read more

Jackson is really good at his job!he is always on top of his game and don't get me started with the food and drinks read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I went there to tonight with my lady friend to give it our first try, After we were seated we were given some chips and salsa. But not napkins. We ordered two waters and cocktails . The new server Ismael did NOT know what king of Vodkas they serve. So he came back several minutes later. It took twenty minutes for us to get the two cocktails and the water that we ordered, It took twenty-five minutes for us to get our drinks. We decide that at one point if the drinks did NOT show up in five minutes that we would just get up on leave. The drinks did show up in "the nick of time". We decided to drink them down and then leave and to some where else. So I sucked down my Grade Margarita on the rocks in just a few minutes time. Minutes later even though I was NOT driving. It made me wonder if there was even any tequila in it We gave it a try for the first time and we will NOT be back. My suggestion to management is to instruct Ismael to tell people up front that he is new there. As every adult has had the experience of being new at a job. So if he would explain that it would go along way to help one understand his lack of experience and knowledge. ON a positive note: A server named Erin took over and was very apologetic and explained that Ismael was new, She even asked us if we would like to speak to a manager. We just left and will NOT be back. read more

I dined in with my family on a busy Saturday night and dealt with a modest wait time and an extremely friendly staff. Our server Karla was attentive and funny! She gave us great menu recommendations and I throughly enjoyed my Rockin Rita and the chimichanga is to die for! She also hooked us up with a bunch of chips and salsa to go which was very thoughtful. The restaurant was extremely well decorated and I feel like I see something new everytime I visit. 10/10 experience will be visiting again. read more

Cute venue. But it could definitely do with a clean around their ceiling vents. Talk about duuuusty. As usual, Chuy's delivered itself as a 3* restaurant (my partner protests that it's a 3.5-4* place; I think he appeases me with that 3.5 comment). What I got: Comida Deluxe (Cheese enchiladas with Tex-Mex Sauce, chicken flautas, a crispy taco, guacamole & homemade tostada chips dipped in queso) with fries - 3* this platter did make me look forward to trying tacos the next time I'm at a Chuy's. read more

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Service When I walked inside, I saw their tex-mex theme and it seemed fun and not too old. Our server was nice, refilling our drinks and chips timely. Even when the place started getting busy, her attitude and service did not change. She even gave us suggestions on what to order since many of the items looked good. Entrees I only took a video of my entree, so I could not get any clear pictures of it. We got the beef fajitas and the Elvis enchiladas. Both items tasted authentic and fresh, but I personally prefer the fajitas. I wish the entrees came with bigger sides, such as guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. Same deal with the quesadilla appetizer. Desserts I was surprised how big the tres leches cake was! For its size and price, it was worth it. It is definitely better than your local grocery store's tres leches. The churros were good too, but very small. Would not recommend this item if you are sharing with more than 2 people, maybe it is only enough for one. I would definitely recommend this place with its good food, fun atmosphere, and good service. read more

Chuy's - Tres Leches - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Yummmmmmmy! As far as Mexican food goes, this place is pretty good! Definitely flavorful and a fun atmosphere. We ended up getting a duo portion of the steak fajitas with queso and guacamole. Plenty of food, free chips, and phenomenal service. We'll be coming back again, and again... and again. read more

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My family and I went in for lunch, and we were not only disappointed with the food but disgusted... during our visit there was a huge commotion from the kitchen, a bunch of people screaming and yelling chasing something around the kitchen with a broom. (From the commotion it must have been a bug or a rat) The food came out and looked like there was a film over the sauce, te soup was so bland, and my sons cheeseburger was burnt to a crisp and SO dry. Even the bun was burnt. I was very dissatisfied with the visit as I usually love to stop in for a drink and a snack. read more

So much has changed here. The service, quality and food. Our waitress was pretty non existent yesterday. We waited for about 15 min just for our drinks. Food.. ehh. I am veg and ordered the tex Mex enchiladas. She tells me there's a beef sauce on it. Why it's veg? So I finally told her I'm veg and can I get a plain sauce. She asked me to get something else. I finally got the tomatillo sauce on the side. The enchiladas was burnt and dry. I paid $15 for some dried up cheese in a hard tortilla. Gross. Not worth the price. read more

The first red flag was the restaurant being half empty at dinner time on what you would think would be their busiest day of the week, Saturday. The service was extremely sluggish for a party of just 3 people considering the lack of volume, and it seemed like there were some customers who arrived after us who may have had quicker service than we did. In fact, I even witnessed a couple arrive, sit at a table, and then leave even before they were ever greeted by their server. Our server seemed like he didn't know the menu much and couldn't answer my questions properly. Drinks, even water, took almost 30 minutes (not an exaggeration). Now, on to the food, which came 15-30 minutes after the drinks and almost an hour after we sat down. I ordered the 3 taco dinner. I asked for 2 chicken tacos with pulled/braised chicken and 1 beef taco. When my meal arrived, I realized that the chicken was grilled instead of what I had asked for and so I sent it back. Then, the grilled chicken tacos were swapped out for the supposed other chicken option that I had originally asked for, which I assumed to be a braised/pulled chicken in some sort of sauce. Boy, was I wrong. The dish arrived with dry colorless, almost flavorless chicken that seemed like it was just boiled and thrown into the shell and was equally as unappetizing to look at. I was pretty sure that it was the same chicken that they put in their enchiladas, the only difference being that the enchiladas have sauce and moisture which the tacos desperately needed. Also, the tacos lacked any of the traditional accompaniments such as lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream etc. It was literally just dry meat in a hard shell, even the beef one, that's it. Even more sad, I distinctly remember the chicken tacos not being like this when I previously visited the restaurant a few years back, when the company was a public entity and not under the ownership of a conglomerate. It's disappointing to see a restaurant chain sell out and go downhill like this. On a more positive note, My margarita tasted a bit too salty but was otherwise ok. I hope this helps! read more

Great Mexican restaurant it's food was so good and is service was good but the drinks came after the food because they were training the bartender and they were so sorry. 4.5 stars read more

Always a dependable meal at Chuy's. This staple has been around forever and always has dependable decently priced Mexican food. The food was honestly more 3 star, but our server was so amazing, it was worth another star! The salsa was very watery, really not much substance. The guac isn't tableside freshly made. The tortillas that come with the fajitas were odd tasting and texture. The steak fajita meat was chewy. All in all Chuy's has been consistent through the years. read more

Chuy's - Steak Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This is everything you would want out of a Tex mex dinner with huge portions and unlimited fresh tortilla chips and salsa. Our waiter was great despite having to serve tons of tables inside and outside. I loved the steak fajitas, really hit the spot and gave me a bit of nostalgia since we used to love going to restaurants like this as kids. read more

I love chuy's but this is now the second time messing up my order. All I want was a wrap with chess and chicken in a wrap with queso on top. But where's the chicken idk ‍. read more

Chuy's - Chicken enchiladas with Queso - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Came here for a team lunch. Ambiance was casual, loved all the colors on the walls. Service was great. Food was great too, but limited pescatarian options. Either way the chips and salsa were so good. Oh and the Qudsi was delicious. read more

Chuy's - Shrimp fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Came here for dinner on Sunday night... wasn't busy at all. The host was so friendly and greeted us as we walked inside. The chips and salsa is always good, but the chips were sooo salty I couldn't eat it. I love their salsa and jalapeño sauce..chips were not bearable to eat. We all ordered fajitas which is always good..and not salty and cooked well. The steak quesadillas were also good too! definitely a cheaper and good options from Julio's! Our waiter was great and attentive. Always a good experience here. read more

Decided to check out this restaurant on a Sun evening on a friend's prior recommendation....well I don't know if it was just that day or this restaurant has really gone downhill but I ordered shrimp tacos and a mojito. Neither of which was any good. Total with taxes and tip came to be $26. It's been a while since I felt like I was throwing money down the drain. Let's first start with their bottomless chips and salsa. Chips were not what my friend had before. They are thick, overly salty, and tasted like cardboard. Salsa was way too watery. But whatever, it's free. The mojito was soo watered down. Have a feeling they forgot the club soda. Definitely was not impressed to order another. When the shrimp tacos came they came cold. The breading reminded me of pre-cooked frozen ones that I can buy at the store. Not crispy and way too starchy. Why am I paying $16 for this? Vegetables in the taco were pretty bland and didn't pair well with the fried shrimp. I was eating at the bar and I guess because business was pretty slow that evening, the bartender/waitress checked on me too often for my liking. I just wanted to watch the tv and eat my dinner with a little peace and quiet. If I wanted something, can easily flag the bartender down. First time I complained about the server being too attentive. All in all, wouldn't recommend. There are better tex-mex options in the area like Rango's in a similar price range. read more

Terrible!! Darius was awful!! We arrived to park to find him and other playing basketball in front of the restaurant where the ball did hit a car. After interrupting his game he took our drink order with out giving us any napkins or utensils. Flagged him down to take our order only for him to go behind the bar ( we sat at a table away from the bar) to tell us he can hear us and what did we want. Never gave us water, and never asked how the food was, nothing! He even walked by us twice to continue his "game". Never going back!​ read more

After the last time when they finally cooked their chicken to temp, I was kinda craving their salad again, mostly for the dressing. The jalapeño dressing is great. So hats off to Chuy's for somehow trapping a small fly in my to go container, allowing me to release it into my house as I opened up my salad. I've never laughed so hard at take out before in my life. It was divine. Beautiful, even. Like a release of doves at a wedding. Honestly I'm not even mad, but I think I'll wait another few years before trying here again. read more

I feel bad giving a 2-star rating but we just didn't have the best meal here. We went with friends who had been before and recommended it, however, nothing seemed to be going right. We sat in the bar side and that may be why it wasn't the same. Our server wasn't very attentive and seemed like she didn't want to be there. We didn't receive enough menus for the group after we had more people join us. We had to order our appetizer more than once for the order to be put in. The queso had hardened on the top layer and wasn't served hot. When it came time for our meals, they were okay, but nothing to write home about. The food wasn't very hot and the avocados in the guacamole were not fully mashed up. It seemed like a culmination of small things that ultimately made the experience negative. We are hoping they can improve and plan on coming back when we are in the area! read more

Chuy's - Steak tacos. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Consistently excellent. The best chips and creamy jalapeño dipping sauce and their salsa is good too. Their portion sizes are fair for the pricing and the food always comes out hot. read more

Chuy's is definitely one of my go-to tex-mex spots. They have a pretty big menu and are always accommodating with substitutions, so it's perfect for vegetarians and satisfies every time. I normally get the veggie enchiladas smothered in boom boom sauce. It's spinach, onions, zucchini, red bell peppers, serranos, roasted green chiles, corn, and cheese all wrapped in a flour or corn tortilla with a side of beans and rice. The enchiladas always taste super fresh and are filling. But it's the boom boom sauce that steals the show. It pairs well with all the flavors of the seasoned veggies and never disappoints. Chuy's is also one of my favorite spots because of their assortment of sauces. Although I like the boom boom the best, I highly recommend trying them all out to find your favorite. I also order the ranchero on the side anyways! The tomatillo sauce is tangy but mild and made from fresh green tomatillos, green onions, cilantro, and garlic. The deluxe tomatillo adds in sour cream, herbs, and spices for a creamier finish. The ranchero made with fire-roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, bell peppers, cilantro, spices giving it a zesty flavor. The fan favorite boom boom is made from roasted New Mexican chiles, tomatillos, green onions, cilantro, and melted cheese. I always wanted try to the green chile and hatch green chile but unfortunately they aren't vegetarian. Overall Chuy's has a great ambiance, have unlimited chips and salsa, and the dishes can sometimes even be big enough to split! Pro-tip: if you order two half portions of a dish, you get double the sides! read more

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While not really five stars, I am rounding up because in the NOVA area this is about as good as it gets for Tex-Mex. The complimentary chips are thin, fresh and tasty, and the creamy jalapeño dip is equally delicious. The ground beef burrito was not only delicious, but positively huge! Certainly bang for the buck is high here. I have tried of few other items on prior visits and all were great. Have I had better Tex-Mex? Yes, but not *much* better, not at these portions/prices, and not around here. As such, the outright 4-4.5 score becomes a five, graded on a NOVA curve. read more