Ugh. Come on, people ... this is not great food! I've been dragged here on multiple occasions and I'm not impressed by anything I've eaten. On top of that the margaritas just aren't very good. With so many amazing options for Tex-Mex in Houston I don't understand why this place is so popular! read more

I miss Chuy's like the desert misses the rain. I have a massive craving for Creamy Jalapeno dip and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I went here all the time when I was in college. It's a great value. The fajita's are always fresh (though purely for Fajita's, I'd give Papasito's the edge), the service is usually good (though you do have to work them to keep the Creamy J coming) and the Enchilada's are very good. I once went there with a group and we sought to determine whether we could have a meal on margharitas and Chips and Creamy J....we left happy. Be prepared to wait though, this place is a popular one. It's a pain just finding a parking spot. read more

I've been coming here for years, but not necessarily for the menu food. There are 3 things I would recommend without hesitation at Chuy's: 1. The perfection they call "Creamy Jalapeno" ranch dip. If I could replace water with this stuff, I would. If they packaged and sold it, I'd take it EVERYWHERE and eat it with just about everything. 2. Frozen margaritas here are consistently good and fairly priced, especially during happy hour ($4.50?) 3. Happy hour's free queso and beef dip to go along with the creamy jalapeno. It normally costs $7 and doesn't come with enough. Everything else is mediocre or slightly above average while ironically being my standard for Tex-Mex. Everything is tasty, but quality might not always be up to par. For example, the burritos are clearly microwaved. The plate comes out burning hot, and all the ingredients are the same temperature. On Tuesdays they have a special pork burrito (delicious), but I've seen them use the old left over pork on Wednesday during happy hour. Don't get me wrong, I still ate a pound of the stuff, but just knowing it's old spoils the mood a bit. Overall, Chuy's a truly solid place to go if you're in the mood for some safe (gambling on shady/below standard TM can result in major bowel terror) and consistent Tex-Mex with a great warm atmosphere, retro Elvis decor, and friendly/efficient staff. It won't blow your mind, but after a long day, it'll put you in the right mood for the rest of the night... if you're not in a food coma. Be prepared for the musical chairs game they call parking. read more

After hearing so much about this place from friends, I ate here twice in the past four days. The first time was for dinner. Fajitas were ordinary and no sizzle.. maybe they gave us sloppy seconds. The sangria margarita was good :) The second time was for happy hour and OOOOH. MY GOD. THE MANGO MARGARITAS HERE ARE SOOOO GOOD. There are pieces of REAL mango in the drink, which is probably why it's little watery compared to other margaritas. But who cares! It's delicious!!!!!! I could also eat chips / salsa / creamy jalapeno ranch for the rest of my life. read more

I was referred to this place because of the fresh delicious food. So let's start at the beginning... The place was a little slow from standing at the front reception to be seated to waiting on the check after we ate. The manager stated she would bring us a couple items at two different times and didn't receive them so my food got cold. Overall, the food I did taste hot was good. The watermelon margarita needed some liquor, I could've swore it was a virgin drink, smh. The waiter was eager to be anywhere except taking our order & actually waiting on us. I've had a better overall time at Burger King & had it my way. read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Legendary Tex-Mex joint with a funky Elvis theme. I have memories of being a kid and trying to go here with my parents and large groups of family friends on friday and saturday nights and waiting like 90 minutes for a table. I just didn't get it back then. In my eyes, no place was worth waiting that long for a table. But as i grew older i began to appreciate the place. I loved their enchiladas, soft taco plate, and the big as your face burritos. I also really like their salsa even though i am usually not a huge fan of ketchup-y salsa. The margaritas are also fantastic. I also enjoy that the silverware comes in a wax paper like package with different dinner prayers printed on them from different religions. That always fascinated me as a kid. No one in their right mind would call their food authentic mexican, this is about as Tex-Mex as you get. And while the food won't be setting any trends, it accomplishes what it set out to do with astonishing results: hearty, cheesy, filling, delicious, food coma inducing, Tex-Mex fare. read more

When I was living in Illinois, my parents knew that the first thing I wanted to do when I came home was go to Chuy's and order a 911 Hot Plate. I was starved for good Mexican food up there, much less good Tex-Mex, and Chuy's was the panacea to all that ailed me. Since then, their star has dimmed somewhat in my eyes. They took the 911 Hot Plate off the menu. You can still order it, but they're trying to phase it out for some unknown reason. Secondly, is it just me, or have their daily specials really nose-dived in quality in the past few years? They always sound delicious on the menu but are executed so poorly as to be laughable. I do still love their Mexican Martinis and there really is no substitute for their creamy green salsa or the boisterous ambiance of the place, but another Tex-Mex idol has replaced them in my heart (I'm looking at you, Torchy's). Ah Chuy's, we had some good times together, but I think maybe we should just be friends. Our love affair is over. read more

I aboslutely love this place. For my money(less than $10), it doesn't get much better than a "Big as your face" burrito with roasted chicken and covered in queso. The jalapeno ranch dip is the bee's knees. The bar scene isn't spectacular, but it's manageable. The outdoor seating is also quite nice if the weather is decent. read more

Been eating at chuys my entire life. You gotta know what to order (not everything is great). Southwestern enchiladas, chicka boom boom enchiladas, tacos, chuychanga, jalapeño ranch dip, margaritas, queso compuesto, anything with green chilie in it and the kids chicken tender meal are all gonna really be on point. It's cheap, I never wait long for food and service tends to be good. read more

Chuy's: Not really that good, but not so bad either. I'm a regular here due to my husband's love of the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. I don't see the appeal, but hey, whatever floats his boat. This place is always lively and usually packed, but we somehow always manage to find a table with only a minimal wait. Drinks are cheap, but also weak. Food is...meh. Everything is over-sauced, over-fried, and over-cheesed . It's the kind of meal that screams, "Welcome to America, land of over-abundance and heart attacks." The food is cheap and edible. I can't really complain. Make sure to ask for the creamy jalapeno with your chips. read more

Classic Tex-Mex food, very casual, funky atmosphere. Only downside is it's usually so busy you have to wait for a table (especially outside). Chuy's has the best salsa in Houston. read more

I should have taken the parking situation as an omen--it's never fun driving around for 10-15 minutes looking for a parking space, settling for a place in the neighborhood a few blocks away. With regards to the food and service, I'd say Chuy's is a very trendy, mediocre at best, Tex-Mex restaurant. Our waiter wasn't the most attentive. I only got one water refill that I waited quite a while for, which for me is extremely unusual. I ordered the chicken fajita tacos on corn tortillas with charro beans. It came with refried instead, but at that point I was too hungry to make a fuss. The corn tortillas were also a little dry and crumbly--they didn't hold up, forcing me to resort to a fork and knife. Also, the chicken was some of the blandest fajita meat I've ever had. Maybe if it had the grilled bell peppers and onions that normally come with fajitas they might have been a little better. For all the hype Chuy's receives, I was expecting a little more than I got. read more

I love Chuy's, yes I do. I could eat Chuy's all day long if I lived in Texas. I've been going to the Chuy's on Westheimer since 1998. My order has changed over the years, but everything is fantastic. Creamy Jalapeno is God. The steak fajitas rock- so does the steak burrito. I'm on a Bajo Tacos (with shrimp) kick these days. I don't live in Texas anymore, and I just went down for an 8 day visit... I ate at Chuy's 3 times. The service is friendly and super fast- which is especially nice because there is often a long wait to get seated. I recommend hanging out at the bar with a margarita and munching on the complementary chips, salsa and creamy crack... I mean creamy jalapeno (served out of a car trunk) while waiting. The parking situation is pretty awful, although they had a parking attendant last time I was there to help people find spots. Since I live in Boston and don't have access to Chuy's on a regular basis, I recreated Creamy Jalapeno for home use. Creamy Crack! 3-4 whole jalapeno peppers 2-3 cloves of garlic juice of 1 lime 1 cup Milk 1 cup Mayonaise 1-2 packets Ranch dressing/dip mix Black pepper to taste In the blender, chop peppers, garlic, lime juice. Add milk and mayo and blend to a creamy texture. Add in ranch mix and pepper to taste. Allow Creamy Crack to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. It should thicken up a little then. read more

Food is usually good at Chuy's! The service varies, depending on WHO gets you! LOL. On this visit we had a brotha who was talking to us in some weird throwback language which was incomprehensible and mumble-jumbled! WTTH?! After a few minutes of trying to understand him, we just gave up and smiled at whatever he said. read more

Chuy's is FANTASTIC. The decor is awesome: they have a sorta-Elvis shrine, then they have a hubcap ceiling, a dog-wall...very very very cool. The wait staff are friendly, as well. And their margaritas? We had the Mexican Martini, where we were given the margarita shaker glass, and a martini glass with a jalapeno-stuffed olive. Outta-this-world good! Then I had their Tex-Mex Cobb salad, with creamy jalapeno dressing. That dressing makes all the difference. My boyfriend likes their flan, and even as I avoid sweets, when I tried that (to his insistence), I must admit it is pretty darn good flan. And I've had good, home-made flan. This can hold its own. Very cute place. Loud, though, so more for a fun than a romantic date, or even with friends. Serving are enormous (I had to take the rest of my salad out), and good for sharing. The wait can be a bit long, so then you can just chat with friends, or snuggle with your date beforehand, whatever works ;-) I am definitely open to coming back here. read more

the food is pretty good- straight up tex-mex. The best time to go is weekdays between 4-7, $3.50 margaritas (hey, that's practically recession proof pricing!) the margaritas are fair in size, and pretty delicious. They also have a complimentary nacho bar/car thing with chips, queso, salsa, ground beef, and beans during happy hour. so it's got to be one of the most economical happy hours in town. As for the regular food, cause gosh darn it, it can't be happy hour all the time, it's decent too. I recommend the enchiladas,chile rellenos, the banditos, and any of the combo plates, like the Elvis plate. This place gets packed quick on weeknights, I recommend getting there before 5:30 or 6 to get a place without waiting. read more

Chuy's isn't bad, that's why I gave it two stars. The creamy jalapeno sauce is pretty good... When we got there up until we got the check...the waiter - Tomas- was nice, BUT here's where it gets interesting... My BF pays with his credit card and his friend offers to pay the tip with cash. The BF leaves to go to the restroom and the friend has to get change. While I'm the only one at the table, Tomas comes by and grabs the bill (I didn't get the chance to tell him about the tip) He starts walking walking away when he looks at the check (and tip) he must've noticed the $0 on the CC part, cause he throws his arms up in disgust and looks back, and gives me a quick glare and then goes to the kitchen. Then the friend comes back, I tell him what happened and he goes up to Tomas w/the tip and comes back. Yeah... great customer service Chuy's! I have no desire to go back. read more

Chuy's is pretty damn good. I arrived in Houston today and my sister said "when in Rome...Tex-Mex" and I said "it shall be done". So my friend and I went over to Chuy's. Great chips with salsa and what I believe was ranch. Also, some delicious queso. I'll be honest, the 9-1-1 hot plate wasn't so spicy, but it was still delicious. Also, DELICIOUS margarita...I think it was called "the drop". As the server said, it's a great mix of sour and sweet. I'll be back here again in the next 4 weeks :) read more

Chuy's has some pretty good Tex-Mex food, and I totally love their creamy jalapeno sauce for chip dipping. They have a pretty cool happy hour where you have unlimited access to the Nacho Car Trunk which has a variety of chip dips as well as queso and nacho beef. They also have cheap prices on domestic beers and specialty drinks. Food-wise, i've always been a fan of they Chuy-changa, their taco salads, and their fajitas. Give em a try! read more

Thr staff are awesome, the food quality has gone down. I ordered the beef fajitas today and they were almost inedible.

Every time I go here, I like to give myself a little pep talk so that for once in my life, I won't completely just fill up on their chips and white crack dip, and actually be able to finish my entree. But as soon as the chips and dip hits the table, all of that goes out the window and before I know it, I'm lying at home in the fetal position with my post-meal elastic waistband pants on, burping up cumin. Besides their chips and dip though, they also serve a pretty cheap and delicious margarita during happy hour (weekdays 4-7, I think). Sometimes I find them to be a bit too strong though, but then again, my ideal drink would be a mixture of Smirnoff and Starbursts. My favorite, though, is their stuffed avocado which is only available on Tuesdays. It's essentially a whole avocado that's been stuffed with chicken and cheese and completely deep fried. Basically, it's everything I've wanted in life, and more. The huge downside to Chuy's though is the parking. I've never birthed a child before, but I'm pretty sure that'd be easier than finding a parking spot here during happy hour. So if you can, I'd suggest walking, running, swimming, or saddling up a unicorn instead. read more

Great Tex-Mex! Great salsa! Great drinks! Great EVERYTHING! Chuy's has always been my all time favorite place to go for any type of Mexican (tex-mex) food. Happy hour is the best too! Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm you can eat all the queso and chips your heart desires! Also, they have special happy hour prices for drinks! I highly recommend going to Chuy's during happy hour whether you have had a good or bad day! You really can't go wrong with ordering food here either. My personal favorite is the Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom. Do your taste buds a favor and go already! :)) read more

Their happy is great! Could use some indoor fixing up, but their food is great!

With such fond memories of Chuy's in Austin, it's tough to give the Houston Chuy's just an A-OK. The unfortunate thing is, it doesn't deserve much more. Although the food is fresh and the salsa plentiful, there are better Tex-Mex choices in town. The crowded Chuy's bar and long wait implies that there's something outstanding waiting once the buzzer lights up, but the food and service just isn't all that special. Yes, the creamy jalapeno dip is good. The tortilla soup is also pretty darn decent - lots of veggies and big chunks of chicken. The tacos, enchiladas, rice, and beans are typical fare for a restaurant calling itself Tex Mex, which is fine, but it's not worth the wait. If you're looking for some good Tex Mex food, a fun atmosphere, and a shorter wait, go a few blocks over to El Tiempo or make the trek to Ninfa's on Navigation. read more

A step up from mexican restaurant chains that usually sit in suburban malls, but nothing to write home about. Some good appetizers, some weak drinks, and some kitschy decor. The food is from the huge, fill your plate to the edge with rice and beans and shredded lettuce school of thought. The patio can be either nice or crowded. Chuy's isn't a bad place to take coworkers for lunch or post-work hangout - it's casual but not scummy. Make no mistake, though - there's nothing trendy about this place. read more

I love Chuy's and the food they serve. Now, I've been to the Dallas Knox/Henderson location many a time and have never experienced quite the crowd that the Houston location can put on. We visited Chuy's at off hours, 3 p.m. one day and maybe 4 p.m.-ish on another day and they were absolutely jam packed both times. All I have to say is, if the crowd's there, it must be good... and it usually is :) I've never been disappointed with a good Chuy's fix and you can definitely get one here... just a note to the virgin visitors, you'll be in for a wait so make sure you give yourself anywhere from a 15-30 minute buffer if you're hungry. You won't leave disappointed. Try the panchos or the grilled chicken salad with the honey mustard dressing if you're looking for something on the lighter side. read more

I CRAVE Chuy's creamy jalapeno so it's pretty much a guarantee than when I'm in Houston I drag my boyfriend to Chuy's despite his insistence that there is equally good or better tex-mex at other places. I love their margaritas and mexican martinis. Last night I got the frozen passion fruit sangria - it was good but I like the margaritas and mexican martinis better. It's hard not to load up on the chips so I almost always end up with leftover enchiladas. The chicka-chicka boom boom enchiladas are good, the chicken deluxe enchiladas are good, and even though they are super spicy, the southwestern are good too. But REALLY spicy, don't say we didn't warn you. Service is consistently good and speedy and prices are reasonable. But really, it's all about the creamy jalapeno. read more

Maybe my memory is wrong? I used to love Chuys and I swear there used to be three salsas. We went last night before Joel McHale (yay!). We got there around 5pm and there was already a wait. Ugh, so we grabbed a margarita at the bar (the Dot is the only reason I am giving two stars today). We were seated and it was as if we had stepped into some sort of wind tunnel. It was freezing. Our server ignored us for a good 15 minutes, no chips, no salsa, no water...I hate that! He made a big production about subbing a salad for rice&beans, I don't care if I have to pay more, I don't eat rice or beans. The Deluxe Tomatillo sauce was as good as I remember, but everything else sorta sucked. Especially the two salsas. Was much better when there were three... read more

I've never really been a fan of the food here, but I just went for happy hour and it made me bump up the star from meh to ok. First of all, unlimited chips and toppings served out of the back half of an Impala = awesome. I basically filled up on queso (really good since I usually hate queso), creamy j, salsa, taco meat, and beans. I ordered sopapillas because I know I can't drink anything and drive (so I didn't order a super cheap margarita) but I felt guilty gorging my face for free so I had to order something since I didn't have cash to leave as a tip. They were good! Maybe not the best ever, but tasty enough for me. Second of all, being able to get full for less than their cheapest menu item including tax and ~60% tip = unbeatable. Maybe Chuy's will figure it out soon and stop this madness, but until then, you should take advantage of it. But maybe not too often because I'm guessing that a meal of artificial cheese and salt isn't the best thing for your health. I guess that's all I have. I lucked out finding a parking spot immediately after getting into the lot, and I didn't have to suffer through overpriced mediocre Tex-Mex, so yeah. Oh, one last thing: the chips are a little thin, but I prefer that they break instead of them breaking my teeth or cutting up my gums so I quite like their chips. They tasted really fresh and were perfectly seasoned. read more

Eh. It seems that everyone I visit in Houston has to take me to Chuy's. Don't believe the hype. I love the kitchy decor and the atmosphere (great for the post-work crew, adults, and families alike! I am giving an extra star for that), but every time I've gone the food is *bland*. I want spicy, and it's never spicy. Nothing special. Not a bad place, but certainly not my favorite. I certainly hope this isn't what Tex-Mex is all about. read more

Chuy's is overrated. Definitely not better than Taco Cabana. The wait staff was surly. The kitchen was very slow in prep. They forgot to bring us the hot sauce. The silverware was dirty....had to ask for replacement. Absolutely the worst Mexican place we have dined at in Houston. The attention being given to a big time football player there at the same time we were was sickening. read more

My husband is from Texas, I'm from New Mexico and Chuy's is a great fusion of both. The icing on the cake was the fantastic service. Our servers name was Nemo...it's probably still is name, actually. He was great! The green chili (from Hatch, NM) was excellent and you can buy extra to take home - which we did and had with breakfast burritos. The chips and salsa were good. It came with a red and green option. I didn't love the red but I loved the green. It was more like a creamy salsa but it was delicious. And the chips were crispy and not soggy. I had the southwestern enchiladas with an egg on top and it was good. I would've liked it with a veggie option rather than with chicken but it was good. I'll ask for a veggie substitution next time. My husband had a trio plate and he didn't love it but he's a TexMEx snob. We both had the jalepeno infused margaritas. You couldn't taste the infusion very much but it was fine. I'll try a different kind during our next visit. We'll be back often...especially for happy hour. read more

Literally just walked out of this location. Normally my wife and I enjoy this place, it's environment and the food. Tonight, that obviously didn't happen. We were seated in the front area in a corner space and told a server would be with us shortly. Others around us were being served and new arrivals after us were seated and served. 25 mins later, no server and no service. Ridiculous. We walked out and I informed the hostess on the way out. The constant problem with this location is that : a.) It's always busy and there is never enough parking to accommodate customers. b.) Customer service is hit or miss, there are times when we've come here and the server was very attentive to our needs and other times when basically the crickets are chirping and we are left to fend for ourselves. c.) It's completely too loud in this place, there are times when I could barely understand the person across from me over all the people shoved in this place. Word of advice to the owner, money talks. You obviously have a successful business, try investing back into it. Expand your parking and your building to accommodate your customers. We ended up leaving and went to Poppasitos around the corner on Kirby. Within 15 mins we were seated served and eating and our server was very attentive to us. While they maybe more expensive you get what you pay for. I'm willing to pay more for service if it is of good quality. You should do the same. Revisited this location. I'm sorry, this will be for the final time. Service was fine, but when I order medium rare fajitas that's what I should get. I really think all the food here is pre made and sits under a heat lamp till served. Can not be bothered to waste my time and money on this place. From now on, it will be Poppasitos, they have good food and service. read more

Came here for a work happy hour. Can't tell you much about the food, but the drinks were amazing. You can't go wrong with their frozen margaritas - they're strong, flavorful, and addictive. Also happened to order a coffee martini off the menu, and while I don't know if I'd necessarily get this again, I would say I was pleasantly surprised. It was strong, but not so strong that you can't drink it (which is how I normally find martinis to be). It was a good mix of a coffee drink and a cocktail. Would not have thought Chuy's would make this drink well, but they did. One complaint - when we called in advance, they told us HH starts at 3 pm. FALSE- it actually starts at 4 pm. This is a big deal when we planned the whole HH timing around what they told us on the phone, and made a big difference on the bill considering there were over 30 of us ordering drinks. read more

In a world of wanna be writers who spend their free time writing pointless, misguided, and sometimes all together nasty reviews I am happy to give credit to where it is do. I have been in the service industry for over 15 years and I take pride in the service in which I give. There are not many who take the extra step in not only providing excellent service but also entertain the costumer. After picking up out of town guests who specifically asked for Chuy's with a patio table we stumbled upon Ms. Yolanda. She went above and beyond my expectations. Yolanda , thank you for being an absolute pleasure to be served by. Chuy's is blessed to have you and I really appreciate your awesome service. You rock! read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been eating @ Chuy's since the early 1990's and this is my favorite location in Houston. Many good memories here. I love the Jalapeno Dip @ all locations. While I like Iguana Joe's and El Toro better for overall value and casual dining, Chuy's is a mainstay in my list of Houston faves. read more

Chicken enchilada with green Chile sauce and taco were delicious! Chicken Taco Salad was pretty good as well... for those of you on a diet... If your looking for modern ambiance, you won't find it here... instead you will find a colorful festive restaurant with lots of stuff scattered throughout the restaurant... read more

Elvis themed with hubcaps decorating the ceiling. Nice and eclectic I thought... BUT It was here that i was introduced to The Texas Martini.... yummmm.... I saw this place and thought it had potential, so i stopped in on a friday evening and looked forward to what kind of mexican food houston had to offer from a chain. The food? I've had better mexican on street carts. But the Texas martini? superb... lemme have another.... Fun atmosphere, and a really good waitstaff, but the food? it'll fill your belly, but it did help soak up that Texas Martini.... mmmmmm .... but if you want a real south of the border experience, I'd look elsewhere. read more

I love Chuy's and I especially love this Chuy's. It's the best location, imo. My favorite things at Chuy's are the dips - the fresh salsa, creamy jalapeno, and queso are all amazing! Other than the aforementioned dips, I've come to the realization that my love for Chuy's is mostly just an emotional attachment. The food is not that good. Yes, I just said that. The cheese enchiladas? Meh. The frozen margaritas? WEAK. The refried beans? No. Those are the things I judge a Tex Mex joint on and Chuy's does not deliver. Especially compared to the other Tex Mex restaurants in Houston. Also, Chuy's is almost always crazy-crowded and the parking lot at this location is a pain. Nonetheless, I still love Chuy's. It's like an old friend from high school, who's kind of annoying and lacking in substance, but still super fun to hang out with. Does that make sense? Whatever. I accept Chuy's, flaws and all. read more

As a transplant from Houston to DC, I miss mexican food the most and Chuy's was one of my top places to get it when I was in town. Sure it's a chain, but their margaritas are soon good and the nacho bar happy hour is amazing. This probably isn't an inside tip anymore, but order creamy jalapeno dressing (it's what they use on their salads) for dipping your chips in. It blows away the ketchup-based sauce and the pico that they usually give you. The Chuychanga is probably one of the greatest creations ever. Get it with tomatillo sauce and be prepared to float out of your seat. Down a few frozen margaritas with it, and I'm good for the evening. read more