The the MANAGER that I spoke with at 3:09 pm on TODAY Friday AUGUST 09th, I think your make was MARK, never discredit a customer that tells you they know what they asked for, I placed and order drive from Kirby and 610 to your location to pick up order get home it wrong, call you MARK and you insist on what you thought the employee thought I said, NEGATIVE!!!! I come to your location 3 to 4 times a week and I have never had a waiter to assume I said Queso sauce on my enchiladas when I FLAT SAID CHILI GRAVY SAUCE, you say you will have them to get on in to fix my order and have it ready when I get there NEGATIVE, I get there and wait another 35 to 40 minutes to remake my order that you said when we was on the phone you where having them to make, YOU STATED you would throw in a dessert for the inconvenience, NEGATIVE!!!! I didn't feel like looking in the back because I was so annoyed that a order I placed at 1:30pm and it's 4:21pm and I'm traffic trying to get home decide to look in the bag while I'm In this crazy traffic, GUESS WHAT NO COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT!!!!! I refuse to call you back and I hope you see this message and if you plan on staying in the restaurant business you might want brush up on your HOSPITALITY and YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! I'm just annoyed at this time !!!!! read more

I would stay away from this Chuys location. Clearly quality control issues that they don't seems to care about. When you mention the problem to the waiter he says they are backed up so "nothing he can do". Took 35 min for simple nachos and they were barely warm. Only 5 of the nachos had the chicken and cheese. Go to a real Mexican restaurant nearby they are all better. Apparently they have a cockroach infestation too. Justin the Manager didn't seem to care. Scott K. read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Health Inspection per Houston Chronicle, be aware Chuy's 2706 Westheimer Houston, TX 77098 Week of (Nov. 15 - Nov. 21, 2016) Demerits: 45 Inspection Highlights: Observed roach infestation in dish-room area and on mechanical dish machine. read more

My experience today at this Chuy's has been the worst. Upon entering the restaurant ,the hostess who was very nice sat us down. She told us that our waiter would arrive shortly to take our order. We waited and waited, we could see that our assigned waiter was taking the neighboring table's order but he never awknowledged us. After over 20 minutes of waiting we finally decided to leave. During our wait, we did try to waive him down, but he was too busy to notice us. I have dined at this location before but have never expierenced such bad service. I hope that this issue gets corrected. read more

It's a chain and I hate to say this because of that fact but it's my favorite Mexican restaurant in Houston. Service is always great, the soda is constantly being refilled and I love their chips and fresh tomato salsa. I'm a sucker for the fajitas which are a huge portion and I always get two meals out of the deal. read more

Brought my mom here for some yummy Mexican food. Great neighborhood spot for some delicious enchiladas and fresh guacamole. And of course their margaritas are spot on! We definitely will be back. read more

Left Texas 4 years ago, and came back to visit for a wedding. Wanted some Tex Mex, and can't go wrong with Chuy's! Hit the spot, satisfied the craving. Staff was friendly, food good, didn't take too long. read more

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Almost 2 years later, and there is still a roach problem. Per the Chron.com article reviewing health code violations...sigh. Houston Restaurants: The worst violations from July - December of 2016 55 of the grossest health code inspections Carolina Gonzales Updated 9:55 am, Thursday, January 5, 2017 IMAGE 9 OF 57 Chuy's 2706 Westheimer Houston, TX 77098 Week of (Nov. 15 - Nov. 21, 2016) Demerits: 45 Inspection Highlights: Observed roach infestation in dish-room area and on mechanical dish machine. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Houston-Restaurants-The-worst-violations-from-10835640.php#photo-10027856 read more

One of the best Chicken fajitas I've ever had If you're not into fajitas, then get the chicken quesadilla or chicken deluxe enchiladas .. enjoy read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

There's Tex-Mex places, and there's Tex-Mex-New-Mex at Chuy's. The addition of green chiles to items on the menu is great and rare in Houston. What I like: - always fun and satisfying - creamy jalapeno cilantro dressing for chip dipping and salads - chile relleno with chicken and deluxe tomatilla sauce - you can get a combo of salad and a chile relleno !! * - chicka-boom-boom enchilada - queso with guaca and meat - good service keeps the drinks filled and chips/dip full * when your significant other asks what you ate, you can honestly say "a salad, honey" What I don't like: - too noisy for my taste, as I age and lose my hearing... eh? - chips are too thin for my taste (although I know others love thin chips) ... but I like to pile on the salsa - salsa is too watery I have been to the Kirby and Woodlands locations, and the two are different in atmosphere (Kirby has more personality, but parking can be difficult at peak times on Friday night and weekends. P.S. The humorous T-shirt collection on sale changes more frequently than the menu. By why mess with success? I'm not tired of the current menu yet. read more

Oh the disappointment hurts. My buddy was in town and so I decided this could be a good spot to sit out on their patio and have some margaritas. I've never been but the reviews are pretty solid. The weather was perfect last Friday and outdoor seating was a must. We got here around 2'ish and it was dead but that was expected. We sat down at a table in the corner of the patio. There were birds all over and that's where the trouble started. My buddy put his phone down on the menu but neither of us noticed that a bird had crapped right where he put his phone. He picked it up only to have bird poop all over it and now his hands. He went to the restroom to clean up. We were eating some chips when I noticed on his chair, there was more bird poop. Some bird crapped on his chair which then splashed all over his back. I was in tears from laughing so hard. Not once, but twice he has bird poop on him. Anyways, I ordered a Texas Martini with Petron Silver while my buddy got some margarita with a floater of sangria. Mine was served in a martini shaker, but they ran out of caps. WTF? This place was dead and how could they have ran out of tops. Instead of shaking the shaker, I swirled it. I was told to hold it a certain way so that it wouldn't spill because the tops aren't that reliable. Nice move Chuy's. Get a shaker, put sticky liquid inside of it, and make sure it's a popular drink. As we were there, I watched and laughed at two tables that spilt their whole TX martinis out when they didn't hold the top. This was the worst margarita I have ever had in my entire life. I have had some that I didn't like due to being too sweet, but this had too much lime juice or something. My first reaction when I took a sip was the same reaction a baby makes after trying a lemon. I was expecting sweet and pretty strong, but got bitter and hardly any taste of tequila. This was the first time I have left a margarita still full at a restaurant. I was so annoyed by the birds, the margaritas, and the salsa that I just wanted out of this place. We left money on the table and bounced out. We went to another place for a beer to get the taste of Chuy's out of our mouths. I don't think I'd come here again, but there's always a possibility since everyone else seems to love it. But for now, no future plans or desire to give it a second try. read more

Everything was honestly amazing- so fresh and well seasoned. I was in town for the weekend, my first time in Houston and I HAD to have Tex Mex. So glad we wound up here! Food was priced very fairly. Service was awesome. Fast and attentive. Kim, our server, was so helpful and the manager stopped by and made sure we were happy as well! We had a chile relleno with ground sirloin and ranchero sauce. Probably the best one I've ever had. Legit. We also had the panchos with chicken and steak. The meat was so tender! The sauces are also something to rave about. They make all of them from scratch daily and it shows. The creamy jalapeño was everything I wanted it to be and perfect with everything we ate. Kim also let us try the tomatillo and creamy tomatillo, and these were also delicious but a bit tangy for my taste. I got a burrito with oven roasted chicken with a side of green chile rice. Do yourself a favor and don't get the Mexican rice because you can get that anywhere. I only took a few bites of the burrito before I was stuffed. It was very basic but very good. Even the tortilla was so soft and fresh. My boyfriend got the chalupa and enchilada special with oven roasted chicken as well and he loved it. To drink I had a strawberry mojito and it was also a hit! It was made the right way with muddled mint and strawberry (I've had "mojitos" where they throw the mint in there..). We will definitely be back when we are in town again! read more

Chuy's is one of those places that does the job, but its not where you go if you want good mexican. The place itself has a fun atmosphere and the margaritas are decent. The food on the other hand, leaves something to be desired. Everyone raves about the "green sauce" at Chuys, but all it is is green sauce with ranch dressing. Anyhoo, I am not saying Chuys is the worst mexican in Houston... because its not that bad. If someone wants to go there I easily oblige. Its just that its not as good as some people claim it be, and for great mexican, atmosphere, and price... there are sooo many better choices. read more

This is actually one of the best Chuy's outside of Austin I've been to, assuming you can beat the crowd. With that being said, its not something to automatically brag about. Since Houston is the Mecca of Tex-Mex, I tend to be overly critical of such restaurants. I want something different but still falling inside that fusion of the Tejano and Gringo we like to call Tex-Mex. I'm not asking for the servers to start wearing 15 pices of flair or anything like that, but I want a few new suprises on the menu or something of that matter. --Fajitas--everyone's got them and Chuy's, while good, they're nothing special. Recommendation: Add a Cilantro-Lime Marinated Pork Faj. to the menu. --Enchiladas--its the Tex-Mex staple, Chuy's has different sauces but so does Casa Ole (the Ole's are MUCH MUCH better.) Recommendation: Add more sauces that aren't so bold, such as a cilantro cream sauce. -Salsa Verde-Addicting as hell! Mix Ranch, Avocado, and Jalapeno...there ya have it. Now you dont have to drive to get it! Recommendation: Don't change this at all!!! -Chile Rellano- Deep Fried Poblano Pepper with your choice of filling, covered in your choice of sauce. Very hot, very good. Bring Prilosec OTC because you will need it. I recommend ground beef covered in Queso, topped with that amazing green sauce! Its a must try! Recommendation: Make sure you have a few Margaritas by your side, because it can get a little fired up! Chuy's doesnt have bad food...its just all the same. With a restaurant with that kind of reputation I expect something to stick out from the rest of the pack, but they kinda just settle in. In light of everything, they do have great T-shirts for sale, which makes up for their culinary shortcomings...lol. read more

Being fearless, I am updating my review knowing I will get all sorts of flack from Yelp's biggest douche Clinton. My boss suggested going to Chuy's for lunch yesterday for Cinco de Mayo. The place was packed (as usual) but we were seated quickly. Things haven't changed since my last visit, you are greeted by framed pics of dogs (personally and totally unbiased, my dog is hands down more adorable than what they have) and hub caps adorning the ceiling. Our waitress, Holly was pleasant and brought out chips, salsa and drinks quickly. Being a green chile lover I ordered the chicken fajita burrito smothered in their Hatch Green Chile Sauce. The burrito came out drizzled in the sauce, so I asked Holly to bring me out extra. When I say smothered, I mean smothered! The burrito was quite excellent and the green chile sauce had a really great flavor with a slow burn. The rice was eh but I usually don't eat rice, it wastes space in my belly. I haven't had a smothered burrito this good since my last trip to Albuquerque, NM. Chuy's HGCS is chock full of flavor with the right amount of heat. Really enjoyed this visit. read more

I got 3 words: CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE! Delish!! Everything I have tried is on point. My son's fave place to eat. This place never disappoints. read more

Do I come here for the food? Not really, although it isn't bad...just average, although I have yet to try something else besides their beef fajitas. I visit Chuy's when I'm in the mood for a fun happy hour. Their margaritas are awesome! After one or two rounds I'm good to go. My favorite is the Texas Martini served in a martini glass, but they give you a shaker so you can pour at your own pace. I even love the jalapeno stuffed olive that it comes with. Their chips and salsa are pretty good, the salsa is always fresh, and their ranch jalapeno dip is spicy and addicting! Every time I come here it's always busy and therefore expect to be put on their waiting list. Parking can also be a bit of a problem. Once you're inside you get easily entertained with people watching, and all the funky decorations. They also have outdoor seating which is nice to take advantage of when its a nice day out. Their staff is usually friendly and fast. Chuy's is always a good time in my book. read more

I really love any Chuy's location but I must say that this one is the best. Somehow everything here is tastier, people are more friendly, and the vibe is so much better. I ended up ordering the big fajita burrito drizzled with some spicy queso. It was really delicious! We also ordered the fajitas for one that comes with some fabulous fresh trimmings, this order is huge and can actually be shared btw 2 people. The chips and salsa were great and the waiter was very attentive. Get your Tex-Mex here! read more

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As a Texas Ex, I really should love Chuy's, but I really don't. And haven't since my Austin days. The location on Kirby is fairly nice, but parking is horrendous. Chuy's in general are generally a grungy affair, and not in a good, down home cooking type of way. It physically feels uncomfortable to eat there. That would be forgivable if the food were actually tasty, but it's really not. The creamy cilantro "secret" salsa is pretty good, but I wouldn't call it salsa, and it's halfway more to unhealthy as compared to regular tomato-based salsa. It's the best thing at Chuy's, and that's a little sad. I've been dying--DYING--for some New Mexico green chile proper for about a year now, and no, I'm not going to buy a Southwest flight to Albuquerque (I'll be quirky?) to get it. When I saw the hatch green chile sauce option, I knew I had to get it and figured I'd be disappointed. Right as rain on both counts. As far as chains go, there are far better options than Chuy's: Pappasito's, Guadalajara, and Maggie Rita's, just to name a few. OK, totally joking about Maggie Rita's. Ha ha ha ha! That's about as funny as Carlos Mencia, I know. I did appreciate the Mexican Martini, which gave me a taste of the Austin I really love, Trudy's. So great, now I want some of Austin's finest migas enchiladas topped with chili con carne. And no, I'm not getting it from Chuy's. read more

COME on PEOPLE! CHUY'S ISNT ABOUT THE FOOD! even though the green salsa taste like its laced with a whole bottle of MSG and ohhh so delicious. and i know that they have a painting of good ole elvis the heart-attacking-rocking-love on the wall for a reason, because if you continually eat the food here youll not only have the same fate ole presley boy had, but your breath would be rank of salsa verde alla creme. AND i am totally going to sound like a ranting flamer (not that theres anything wrong with that) but chuys is all about THE DOT! GET IT. ENJOY IT. and dont complain about the food, cause tex-mex could only go so far. and for the dude with parking and waiting issue, get a scooter and have a margi while your waiting for your table! read more

Out of town guest + perfect weather = Mexican lunch on a patio, right? Lured by the thought of decent queso, creamy jalapeno dip, and a patio, we proceeded to Chuy's. It was late, around 2 pm, so we were seated easily. Our server was bizarre, at best. Instead of serving us quickly, he took every opportunity to explain the intricacies of his job and the inner working of Chuy's and the staff...As he was describing the way their shift change worked, I finally said "That's great! Can we get that extra plate and more water?" It was the second time we asked. I'm going to give him a hangover pass from St. Patty's the night before. If he wasn't hungover, he needs to be in the nuthouse. Anyway...our queso, guac, and creamy jalapeno dip were yummy. The red salsa was way too hot for every palette. I loved it...but, I'm not your typical blond gringo! After all of the apps, we split the special of the day, Chicken Enchiladas with an avocado/green salsa. We received flavorless, but moist ,chicken in undercooked tortillas with queso and pico poured on top. We didn't dare bother our server to correct it, it wasn't worth the battle. So we fought over the cilantro rice and refried beans and ate the rest of our apps. Sorry Chuy's, I may go for Margartias and appetizers with friends, but I won't be back for lunch or dinner. read more

Ah yes, Chicano Food! Uniquely Southwestern - Native, Spanish, Mexican and American. When rolling through the hills of Wyoming, down the snow-capped mountains of Colorado, through Pre-Hispanic New Mexico, west to the desert Mecca of Las Vegas and almost all of California this unique blend of food is to be found. The basis of flavor for Chicano food is the roasted-green Chile, a smoky, spicy addition to almost any meal. Traditionally, in a nod to God for a better next year, farm workers would celebrate the harvest with a Chile roast at season's end. When the farm workers migrated to the cities they brought the concept with them, keeping the tradition alive. A refreshing change to the Tex-Mex and Mex-Mex restaurants that dominate here in the Houston area, I thoroughly enjoy eating at Chuy's on Westheimer at Kirby. It is one of the few places in town where the green Chile plays center stage. Their stacked enchiladas, burritos, bathed in that smoky salsa delight plus sopapillas for dessert all add to the Southwestern experience. So come on out and enjoy a Margarita on their patio but be forewarned parking can be difficult, do not risk getting towed. Enjoy! read more

Sorry ... I just don't get it. I hadn't eaten at Chuy's in years and my dear out-of-town friend wanted to go so ... I thought maybe I was remembering too harshly. Nope ... it really wasn't good (at all) and for the life of me, I can't figure out why there is always a crowd and why people love this place so much. I had the chicken enchiladas with some kind of special "sauce of the day" which was described as being a spinach sauce. It was actually a sickeningly sweet, very thick cream sauce with a few spatterings of spinach. And the enchiladas were made with thick, flour tortillas (not corn). Boyfriends fajitas were very average. The service was fine. Great chips (available at plenty of places, though!). Cyclones is about a zillion times better (and with better salsa). I'm really not going back now! read more

When I lived in NYC, one of the things I missed most about Houston was the food, and Chuy's was the place I yearned for the most. On more than one occasion when I came home to visit, my mom would pick me up from the airport and drive me straight to Chuy's. And I was in heaven. Some people I know don't like the brash noisy atmosphere, but I love it. The parking is impossible during peak hours and there is often a long wait for a table. But for me it's always worth it... once you're seated the service is fast, and of course the food is fantastic. The chips and salsa are top notch... always the first gauge of a good tex-mex establishment. My favorite has always been the chicken flautas. read more

If you frequently visit or pass by this Chuy's, you probably ask to yourself, "How the heck can that place ALWAYS be so crowded?" Whether its 5pm on a Tuesday, lunchtime on a Saturday, or a late dinner on a Thursday night....you can bet that the lot will be completely full. The only time it isn't is for breakfast, but I'm sure that's only because they do not serve it! So here's my answer to the question... Is it the food? To be quite honest....I haven't the slightest. I've never gotten a meal there other than the mexi-cobb salad with the Jalapeno dip. The salad is superb, with chicken, avocado, lots of cheese, romaine, and some chiles that will put some heat in ya mouth. I always ask for more Jalapeno dip...er dressing... Is it the atmosphere? Perhaps...it's laid back, covered in cheezy Elvis paraphernalia...uh huh huh! And lots of people serving and eating Jalepeno dip. Is it the margs? They're not too shabby, but there are definitely better in Houston. I prefer the "dot", but only because I like to say "I'll have the Dot, please" It's cute, and when else am I gonna say that? The frozen marg with juuuuust a dot of strawberry marg in the middle compliments the Jalapeno dip quite nicely. So then what is it? I'm no expert on this matter....but I'm gonna have to go with the jalapeno dip!! Ding Ding...we have a winner! I obsess about it before I get there and dream about it after I leave. This may be the reason why I only allow myself to go to Chuy's twice a year....but I suggest that you go as often as possible....that is, if you can find a parking spot! read more

A super-solid old school Tex-Mex restaurant (that is extremely friendly to children). Hooray! I'm not really sure where Chuy's fits into the pantheon of Tex-Mex. Ninfa's is better, to be sure. And I like Pappasito's fajitas and guacamole better, I think. But on the other hand, Pappasito's has never served me a deeply flavorful stew of pork carnitas and hatch chiles; smoky, spicy, demanding all of it be mopped up with very good fresh corn tortillas. Plus, the tomatillo/cream salsa here really is tasty, although most things made mostly of crema are tasty. Many of my Texan colleagues tell me that Friday night is mexican night for their families. They try a new spot every week, or at least another in their chosen rotation. Houston has so many that I can imagine how that would work. Anyway, Chuy's deserves its spot on any family's roster. read more

Today a few girls & I decided to try something new & went to Chewy's location 2706 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77098. & OMG!!!! I loved it the whole experience was amazing our waitresses name was Carrie she was AWESOME!! She brought our food out in a timely manor, made sure our cups stayed full & had very genuine conversation with all of us & joking with us. And just to let you know how much fun we had we all met their at 2pm we didn't leave until after 7pm. We had a great time. The ambiance was great the diversity in clientele was great. We really pigged out too lol. I will defiantly be going back to this establishment. It was so busy this is a very popular place it seems. Guess what even though it was busy Carrie made sure to come by & see if we needed anything or just did what needed to be done she was AWESOME!! The restrooms needed a little sprucing up but other than that it was GREAT! I hope this review was helpful have a great day & Happy Holidays:) read more

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I have always been high in Chuy's and still enjoy the food but it is difficult to really enjoy it when they won't go back to the full menu. I was one of the first to go back when they allowed restaurants to reopen and I understood the abbreviated menu at that time but they are now allowed to go to 100% capacity, people are getting out. They need to get back to normal (there is no "new normal" in my vocabulary) or I will go elsewhere. read more

Love this place. There's never much of a wait, and the prices are affordable for good Mexican food. I wouldn't say it's "authentic" Mexican food, but it tastes damn good and is a casual, affordable, and delicious place to go for lunch and dinner. I'm a big fan of their creamy avocado dip that is served with the chips and could pretty much drink it. I usually order fajitas or their big ass burrito -- A tip is to order the mini big ass burrito (quite the conundrum). Trust me, it's still not mini. I made sure of it before downsizing. Still comes with Mexican rice. I always get mine topped with queso You get a good bang for your buck here and the food is awesome. Tacos are great too! read more

After singing in a big choir in a big funeral at a big church, choir director and a few of us choir people needed to relax. Chuy's is very close the church (St. John the Divine Episcopal), and it turned out to be the right place. Of course at noontime, the place is packed. One of us almost gave up on the place trying to find a parking spot, but we were glad he showed up. We had a party of seven or eight, but the wait time for a table was not outrageous by any measure. Waiting for the table was made more bearable for our group by being able to order drinks from the bar. I did not partake (which I never do, actually), but everyone else seemed to enjoy theirs. Our various orders were on the lines of fajitas, enchiladas, and the normal tex-mex fare. I had veggie enchiladas, but they were a bit bland to me: tortillas with small portions of veggie matter inside - tasty, but a bit boring. I did not try the salsa, but the avacadoish green sauce was not bad. The queso was all-right. Yes, the food was boring, but it was still good. I give the place five stars for Catherine, our waitress who gave us stunningly-good service and separate checks. Being a good waitperson is not easy, and she made our time there all-the-better with her great attitude and attentiveness. We tipped her accordingly. read more

A recent visit to Chuy's sadly reflected the story of our economy. Used to be that the wait times were usually 30-45 minutes here....however, today, we had to wait zero minutes (at 6PM that too!!). Thankfully, the food was awesome as usual! Had the veggie enchilada, which was great! So, lets hope Chuys will survive this economy. Its like a Houston landmark. (at least for me!) Oh, their T-shirts are on massive sale (full sleeves 13$, half sleeves 7$) So, go get some! read more

It's a great place to hang out with friends. Love the ambience, yummy top shelf margaritas; they have solid fajitas, tacos and the chips & salsa are too good. Service is great as well. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service is always fast and friendly. I wish every day was Monday, I really like that cream sauce! The queso is yummy. Definitely Tex-Mex. and I always enjoy the Chuy's decor. read more

I don't think I ever completely for the food--with the exception of their Green Chili Festival. The menu items during that festival are always fun, plus they roast green peppers outside and it smells soooo good. Their regular menu isn't too great. Very generic tasting for the most part, but they do make one thing that I just love--the Chuychanga! The Chuychanga is a mutant-like burrito filled with cheese, green peppers and chicken. Order it with queso and it's a feast. It's enormous, so be warned. Aside from that, their bandito appetizers are good. Three of them are big enough to serve as a meal--so you know. Their queso is good, sometimes it's better than others. I think they skimp on the Green Chile that goes into it on the off days. In general--I like hanging out here more than savoring their menu. Maybe it's the Elvis fan in me. Oh, and if you go during busy hours--it's a completely crack house with all the noise and the ridiculous parking. read more

That third star is due to peer pressure. Many of my peers (but not those of the "gastronome" sort) love Chuy's. I attribute this to nostalgia. They ate enough of this stuff in college [getting drunk at the same time] that they love it. Personally, I otherwise don't get it. It's a fine place... if not a little generic/corporate. The chips are thin and hot... but the salsa is not. I've eaten here... five times (?) and never had a good meal. They've ranged from bland to poorly-made. My most recent meal was a fajita burrito (sans cheese & sour cream). Some bits of the meat were literally charred/burnt. I imagine that there's a bit bowl/container of this stuff pre-cooked, heated to order. The meat was dry and overcooked. It wasn't "terrible..." but it wasn't good. I understand that this is not "real" Tex-Mex... and is a different sort of "generic, white-folk-targeted Tex-Mex..." but it should nonetheless be prepared well. I go to Chuy's ONLY out of peer pressure. This last visit was to placate a friend visiting from out-of-the-country. This is really no better than On The Border (actually, they probably do a better job with quality control; I can't believe that someone thought that it was okay to serve dry, burnt meat). Meh. I changed my mind. Two stars. Even despite good (albeit overly chipper) service. Tastes vary. If you like non-spicy, only slightly "ethnic" food, this might be a good bet. read more

Oh how I've missed Chuy's and their chips and fresh,spicy tomato salsa and frozen strawberry margaritas that aren't going to knock you off your socks. I mean, normally I'd want them too...But when you have to drive ALOT in Houston just to get around because hardly anything is near by, well, let's just say you don't want to end the night with hand-cuffs. Service was friendly, the beans were AMAZING and the green chile chicken taquitos were satisfying...but I wished they had been the regular corn tortilla flautas instead of the flour ones I was servced. I love you, Chuy's. read more

My first week in Houston, I was talking to my boss Tom, who asked what I was doing for dinner. I told him that my wife and I were going to Chilis, as we knew no other places in town. Then he said: "Chuy's, not Chili's" After a little difficulty finding it online (its not spelled "Chewy"), I finally located this place and changed my plans. I am happy I did. While this places falls short of my all time favorites in Houston, I have to say that in any other town this would be five stars easily. It is only against the immense competition of Tex-Mex in Houston that this is lowered to four stars. I had seafood enchiladas, which were excellent. The other reviews were right, it wasn't that spicy, but this is Tex-Mex, which means more cheesy and less spicy a lot of times, unless you ask them to change it. My wife loved her meal as well, which was also enchiladas (beef I believe). I also liked the chili con queso, which is crucial to any good Mexican food meal. Neither of my items "wowed" me, but they were solid. The only thing I have to be upset about was my drink, which was a little bit weak. Will this be the first place I go when I get back to the Third Coast? No. But if I have a week there, and not too much money to spend, I will be sure to be stopping here at least once. read more

I miss the old Chuy's location on Richmond. Whenever family was in town, we would always go there and take up a huge table and order a little bit of everything for everyone to share. The Westheimer location is good but it lacks a little something the bigger Chuy's had for me. They still have the creamy green sauce, which is delicious - especially when the chips are hot and fresh. And the decor is still fun and whimsical but on a much smaller scale. Try the cheese enchiladas - they're always a good measure of a Tex-Mex restaurant and these don't disappoint. I just wish they still had the old sparkly location with all of the bells and whistles. Still a decent evening or lunch out when you're in the area. read more

I'm not going to lie, my boyfriend and I frequent this Chuys regularly. Like some other reviewers have stated, the service is hit or miss. We've had amazing experiences where the waiter went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of while other times we have spent two hours at dinner because the waiter is slow. This location is extremely loud! I'm not hard of hearing but it is near impossible to have a conversation with anyone at the table other than the person immediately next to you. It's extremely frustrating. The parking situation is terrible. We don't go during peak times simply because we don't want to deal with the parking lot. Overall the food is good and the atmosphere is great if it isn't busy. read more

We were so tired of hearing our friends rave about the Creamy Jalapeno sauce and the great margaritas at Chuy's that we finally made the two mile treck to check it out. Hadn't been to Chuy's in years, for no particular reason other than we don't go out a lot for Tex-Mex. Drinkipoos: House Margarita (oh,yes!) and a Corona with lime. Ole! Starters: Creamy Jalapeno sauce so good you'll want to bathe in it. Queso Compuesto (queso with meat, guac and pico de gallo) deliciously sinful. Ole! Entree: Shared the beef fajitas for one. More then enough beef, onions, toppings, along with beans and rice. It's hard to find decent fajitas these days...well, we found them at Chuy's! Ole! Good food, with good prices! Marcella, our waitperson, will be seeing us on a regular basis. Ole! read more