Chips. Salsa. So many types of salsa. Guacamole. I could have made it my meal because it was so good and fresh and light! So to those watching calories- be ware of the trap because once you start you won't stop! Service was extremely friendly and the atmosphere was very fun. read more

Chuy's - Veggie Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Madeira, Ohio

Okay, the wait was about 45 minutes, which isn't the end of the world, but honestly, it's just tex-mex people! It's good, but not necessarily worth the 45 minute wait. The parking lot was also packed, which complicated things. They had no draft beer, which I found disappointing. My wife liked her margarita (it was one of the fancier ones, not the cheapest). Our server was socially awkward, and had the unfortunate distinction of being present when not needed, and absent when needed. I suspect that this may not be her calling in life. However, the food was tasty. I had a burrito that was huge (enough that I took half home for dinner). My wife had some kind of boom-boom chicken enchiladas. She liked them, but it was VERY spicy. She ate it all though. I got one of the more normal sauces on my burrito and it was tasty. read more

Damn good Tex-Mex chain. Fantastic margaritas. The bar is plastered with pictures of dogs. They have an Elvis shrine. Free nacho bar during happy hour is awesome. Fresh ingredients. The only issue I had was the Hatch sauce. I love heat. Love it. Heat without flavor though is just silly and that's what the house sauce is, flavorless hot sauce. Everything else is fantastic though. Great service and food. Little bit crowded due to the popularity but worth a visit. I'll be back. Again, can't say enough about the house margarita. read more

Summary: This place has a lot of personality, and a lot of food. Truth be told, the nacho bar brings me to Chuy's. The food is exactly what you might expect from Tex-Mex. Inconsistency with food keeps it from scoring higher in my book, but does not keep me from coming back! I've had birthdays, celebrations, and parties at Chuy's, and it's probably because of the nacho bar. I find myself ordering an entree even though I know I'd never finish it, probably because of the nacho bar. Even if you don't believe in Tex-Mex food, you can probably come to Chuy's for the nacho bar (and a beer). The number of toppings in the nacho bar is what makes it great. You have your crispy light chips, cheese, salsa, meat, etc - can't go wrong there. About half the ingredients that may be on some entrees can be found in the nacho bar. This means two things - first, you can get full off the nacho bar; second, it's makes the entree a little underwhelming when it comes out. The entrees are big. I find myself getting the fajita plates a lot because of some misguided belief that I should try to get best bang-for-buck despite already being 90% full by the time the plate shows up. When next day's lunch finally shows up, I get a mixed reaction. I've gotten dry chicken before. I've had more luck with the beef, but still, consistency is not great. Service is generally friendly and getting a table is never a problem at around 5PM. However, sometimes food gets a little cold by the time they wait for a full table's food to arrive. I've also had 2 experiences where the order was mixed up. The atmosphere of the restaurant is fun, and if all else fails, remember there's a nacho bar... read more

Went there on a Friday night with family and the wait wasn't that bad. I don't have anything too horrible to report, but I don't have anything amazing to say about it either. The food was nothing special, but they did have a nice salsa bar and our server was friendly. We walked out smelling like horrible Mexican food for at least a week...the smell wouldn't go away - which was gross. We won't be back, as we feel that there wasn't anything amazing that would make us go back...especially when there are better Mexican places to choose from that are close by. read more

I am giving it 3 stars only because the service was so good. The food was lackluster even for a chain restaurant. The guacamole had zero taste and had the consistency of paste. Don't waste your money. read more

Came here for dinner last Saturday night with my girlfriend. We arrived at 9:00 to a relatively empty restaurant & were told they were on a wait...ok?? We sat down & were greeted by what had to be the most unenthusiastic server on the planet. I mean, wow that guy was barely alive. The food came & was fine but the service was less than stellar. Fast forward to today. I met some former coworkers for lunch & same song, different verse. The woman we had today was more attentive but spotty. We had to ask her for a to-go box three times before we eventually left the food on the table to get back to work at a reasonable time. The food is fair, but the service is consistently not present... read more

I visited Chuy's for the first time yesterday. I went to the Kenwood location. The seats in the interior were not the cleanest so I decided to order to go. I did like how colorful and playful the interior design was. Anyway, I ordered the vegetarian combo meal to go which took 40 minutes to come out. After 30 minutes a young man asked if I wanted a drink while I waited, he didn't specify if it was on the house or not so I declined. Finally, after the long wait for my 2 item to go order I placed the bag of food in my passenger seat and as soon as I did salsa was everywhere. I was already a bit frustrated for the long wait so that was the icing on the cake for me. Nevertheless, I went back in to get napkins and cleaned out the salsa. Once I got home and tried the food I was very underwhelmed. I LOVE Mexican food and very recently went to Mexico and the food was not up to par with other restaurants I've visited that serve similar food. I could not finish the platter with the mini burrito *i forget the formal name* but the fried stuffed pepper with cheese was okay. All in all I did like the interior design, I just with the place was cleaner. It was a few families in the restaurant so that may account for the messy seats. The customer service was okay. And the food was just okay too. I would not go back to this restaurant. read more

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It's loud in noise and decoration. Kind of like the Friday's of Mexican food. It promises a lot, but seems to fall short for me. I find it to be rather forgettable and it sinks into the background of chain Mexican blah for me. It might be a notch above the typical El Rio Ranche Grande whatever type place that slops pre-made, warmed up, non-descript food onto your plate. I was hoping this would elevate itself at least on the margarita front, but I was let down. Strangely when I was at a Chuy's in Texas, I actually enjoyed the food and experience. I guess it just doesn't translate well to Cincinnati, or the bar for Mexican food is much lower here. read more

I've been here three times and been disappointed three times. The food is OK. Tortillas are good and the chips are light (but not sturdy enough for dipping). Salsa is watery and everything else is bland. Service has always been pleasant enough, but came with a group for lunch and it took two hours. Happy hour deals/nacho bar is the best thing they have going. read more

I ate here for the first time, with a large group with a reservation on a Tuesday night. I loved the decor, the ceiling with the hubcaps on it was unique! Our waiter Elliott did a great job serving 27 women with separate checks!! The chips & salsa & cheese dips were good, my quesadilla was OK - not much in it. Served with very small amount of guacamole. My Margarita seemed to be all ice and no alcohol. The restroom was clean and the restaurant seemed clean too. read more

This is first time I've been to the Chuy's in Cincinnati, and it was great! The food - while not the best I've ever had - wasn't bad at all. I really like the queso and guacamole. What really wowed us was our server. She was so outgoing and friendly! She completely made our Chuy's experience great. There are very few times that you have a server that really makes such a positive impact on your dining experience, and both Chuy's I've been to (Cincinnati and Nashville) I've had servers that were some of the best I've ever had. Chuy's is DEFINITELY doing something right when it comes to hiring. Keep up the good work! read more

So much family fun here. Great food & service. Lego scavenger hunt for the kids, live tortilla making station. 4-7 Mon-Fri free Nacho Bar that is SO fresh & hot. Elvis events. August is Pepper Fest & this location's anniversary! You have to try it next time you are in Kenwood. read more

Chuy's - Salsa! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Madeira, Ohio

Tonight we came in to have dinner with friends and their kids at 6 p.m. Chuy's is pretty much the same aesthetically from place to place (I have been in Nashville too) - it is what it is - a Mexican food chain. But, I must say that this location is a bit nicer and brighter inside. Eric was our server and he was great - helpful, accurate, helped make recommendations, and helped us benefit from the 'happy hour' and free queso! The food was really good and the kitchen was fast. The server really did a great job, especially for a big group. My only complaint was the hostess (Reagan) gave some attitude when we told her we had a party of 8 people and slapped menus down and gave a look. Later when we asked her for a spoon, she said we would need to ask our waiter...? What? Not really the kind of service we experienced with the rest of the staff - so, I wouldn't judge it on one employee. Likely, one off. Everyone enjoyed their meal, including half-priced margaritas, and pretty tasty queso. If you go, ask for Eric (great server) and go at happy hour - good stuff happens then and makes the experience more affordable. read more

I've been to Chuy's several times now and it's always been a good experience! My absolute favorite dishes are the Mexi-cobb salad with the jalapeno ranch dressing and the chicka chicka boom boom! Their margaritas have been good so far! I've tried the traditional margarita and the strawberry. Both quite tasty. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating. I'm indifferent about the bright and crazy decor, it's not my style. Although, I can appreciate any business that brings Elvis Presley into the picture. The only negative (for me) was the wait staff always offers queso. Either I missed it on the price list or it's simply not listed, but the queso was more expensive than I expected. read more

amazing place, try the steak burrito w jalapeño ranch! If you are free for happy hour they have a FREE, fully loaded nacho bar.

We tried this place for the first time and it was all around wonderful! I got a huge 12 inch burrito and you can choose from like 7 different special sauces to put on your burrito for no added charge (if you pick from the burritos bigger than you face) I got the chicken one with the tomatillo sauce. Our waitress Emily was exceptional too. She was very friendly and personable but not overly personal. She always had a smile on her face but wasn't fake either! And she brought everything out in perfect time even though she was busy. She was always there to fill our chips and our waters and our food came out in good time. I didn't feel like I had to wait too long for anything and we went during lunchtime on Sunday on Cinco de Mayo of all the days! So it was a great experience and we will go there again. And it seemed pretty authentic to me but I'm probably not the greatest judge of that!! Also it's Tex-mex I think it just says Mexican on Yelp not that that matters too much. read more

Chuy's - Steak Burrito* Bean & Cheese** Chicken Fresh, Oven-Roasted Chicken - Tex-Mex Near Me - Madeira, Ohio

Ordered the cheese chili relleno with the deluxe tomatillo sauce. Awesome! The service was surprisingly very quick. So, if you like chili rellenos---these are absolutely the best!! read more

We often go to the Hosbrook Road location in Cincinnati, and while we do enjoy some menu items (particularly the chips, salsa & creamy jalepeno dip), we have noticed a deterioration in the quality of service. In fact, we just found out that our favorite server, Leon, has even left! We also have 2 young children, so when we do attempt to dine out, we know there's a shelf life. Unfortunately, on our last visit the food took much longer than usual and when it finally did arrive, my crispy tacos were broken to the extent that I should've just ordered a taco salad instead! We realize things do happen, but since this isn't the first time, they just seem to happen way too frequently at this location. If you are on a time limit and expect good service, then this probably isn't your place. read more

Been here couple of times with my colleagues for lunch. Everything about this place is great. The service is pretty good and everyone there is very friendly. Their free chips are too good and they are regularly refilled by the waitress. The food is simply superb and must eat place for tex-mex food lovers. I can't wait to go back there again !! read more

I went to Chuy's with a friend this past Friday evening around 6pm. The wait was about 30 minutes. Despite the large crowd waiting there was plenty of waiting room, plenty of places to sit down and drinks offered during the wait. The atmosphere is upbeat and the service was excellent. We went during happy hour and was surprised to find out there was free queso for their awesome tortilla chips. Seriously the best chips and salsa I have ever had. I crave it. The food, overall, is good too. I enjoyed something new this time - the chicken flautas. The sauce was perfect and the shells fresh. I find that the entire experience itself is what keeps the smile on my face on my way out the door and keeps me wanting to come back for more. read more

Chuy's is awesome, but I am biased because I'm from Austin. This location is very good, although the spiciness is tamed down for Ohioans. The service could be better, its not up to the TX locations standards. But, the food is 10x better than most other Mexican joints in the area (on par with 2 others, none are better). Yeah, the food has, in the words of Ohioans, "a bit of a kick", but there are less spicy options, just ask! (Deluxe tomatillo is an awesome option) Everything here is made fresh daily, the sauces and tortillas are from scratch, the chicken is roasted and pulled. The margaritas are made with actual lime juice, but get the mexican martini instead of the house marg - perfect... and although not a fan of fruity margs, theirs are pretty kick-ass. read more

I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food but Chuys was a welcome surprise when I let my father pick the restaurant. Great margaritas and don't miss the cheesy, potato chip chicken dish. Something about Elvis? Soooo good. Highly recommended meal for those not crazy about traditional Mexican food. read more

I first visited Chuy's in Houston Texas and I thought it was very good Tex-mex food, especially the ranch jalapeno dipping sauce. When they opened one on Montgomery road, I took my wife and she also thought the food was better than most Americanized Mexican restaurants.that seem to come and go, on an all too frequent basis. On Saturday I thought I might have to write off Chuy's because the service, which is normally excellent, was terrible. We placed our drink order and food order and then our Waitress disappeared for 25 minutes. People around us were seated and served so I decided to pay for.the drinks and leave. The bartender asked us to stay while he got the Manager. Rubin the Manager was outstanding in how he handled the situation by personally taking care of us. It ended up that our Server had a health issue and she did return to explain what happened. I was very happy we did not leave and that we gave Rubin and Chuy's a second chance. I will go back to Chuy's because the food and service and management are all top notch. read more

Used to love this place but I refuse to go back to this location. Food is greasy and takes forever to come out. In serious need of a new staff/management. Recommend the Florence Chuy's over this one. read more

Didn't have their regular salsa but definitely was a good value for the price.

We popped in here for dinner / happy hour on Friday. Having never been here, we weren't sure if it would be packed but perhaps because it was Good Friday, we strolled right in. We opted to sit in the bar area, which is open seating. Dave was our waiter, and he was excellent. He steered me away from ordering what I chose initially, even bringing out a sample of the meat later so I could confirm his opinion. He was on top of everything and lots of fun to chat with. We made it in before 7, so we had some of the free nacho bar, a nice perk. We ordered 2 entrees and had plenty of food, could have gotten away with one and the nacho bar. The drinks were excellent as well, we had the house margaritas and the house martinis, both freshly squeezed and quite tasty. We really enjoyed Chuy's and will certainly be back! read more

Ordered the fajita taco salad and it literally was just a normal salad with a dollop of guac. Carrots?? Diced chicken?? Spinach??? Disgusting. read more

So after 2 completely mediocre meals with my wife, and then 2 fine Tex-Mex meals with others, I was thinking to myself: hey, this Chuy's is really better than the prison food/swill that literally ALL the greater Cincy low-rent Mexican chains offer up. The Tex-Mex/ Americanized Mexican food available in this town by all these poseur chains and their cheap, inferior ingredients is frankly, an insult to the taste buds. I was so convinced Chuy's had eclipsed the low bar set in this town, that I insisted we go back for a date lunch late one afternoon last week, and we were rewarded with an almost empty restaurant to enjoy. Unfortunately, that elbow room and a cold Pacifico were the highlights. The Good: Chuy's homemade chips are the BOMB, light and airy and thin, literally perfect. And their salsa is the best of any of the chains by far. The Bad: We both ordered enchiladas with a red sauce, and ironically they don't make a red sauce that has any semblance of a traditional enchilada sauce, i.e., tomato based with some salt and garlic and a little fresh peppers or tomatillo blended in. The Ugly: Our lunches were pre-made enchiladas and sat under a heat lamp; we were served within 5 minutes of ordering and the sauce (a strange semi-mole concoction) was burnt onto the tortilla and dried to a crust--- unappetizing. I was caught so off guard by this switch back to Crappy Chuy's that I lost my way and did not even complain or ask for the manager to discuss the situation. Not sure that I ever want to go back to this Chuy's again, or for that matter, any of them.... I'm going to give it 3 stars for 2 prior good meals and the free salsa and chips that are admittedly excellent ---but---the bar for decent Tex-Mex in Cincinnati is set very low, once again. read more

I love chuys. Their margaritas are the best around. I've had many things off of their menu and it's hard to pick one that stands out because they're all good. I really love the flour tortillas. I think they are made in house and they actually have flavor and are a little thicker than any I've had before. I usually get the fajitas or one of their big ass burritos. When I get a burrito it's either grilled chicken or grilled steak. The chicken is very flavorful as its marinated in beer and never too dry. The atmosphere is pretty cool and we usually sit at the bar. If you bring in a picture of your dog or cat you get a free appetizer! The way the building is built they were unable to have anything on tap so all you can get is bottled beer but I'd go for the margaritas before the beer here. The staff is always friendly and knowledgable. read more

Stopped in for the first time during happy hour. Tried their house frozen margarita and it was quite good. I'm always a fan of chips & salsa and things got better when I found out about their nacho car. Taco meat, queso, chips, and refried beans for free during happy hour. The margarita and chips filled me up to the point where I couldn't order any food. I'll have to come back and see what the rave is about with Chuys TeX Mex read more

While the decor is hectic and the place is busy. We love Chuys. Jalapeno ranch is amazing. Nachos are delicious. Not a fan of the noise but the food is worth it. Staff are friendly and fast. But with all things Kenwood, be sure to plan your trip. Wait times can be tricky read more

Chuy's is Mexi-American food... Definitely not authentic, but still pretty yummy! They bring out chips and salsa (salsa is usually really fresh and tasty), but request the Creamy Jalapeño sauce if they don't bring some bc that is delicious w chips. I usually get the chicken fajitas but they are a bit disappointing as the chicken is always really dry. They make their own tortillas and they are really thick... Too thick in my opinion!! With the dry chicken and the thick tortilla, it leaves something to be desired. This past time I switched it up and got the beef burrito. It was good but not great. Ground beef, refried beans and cheese in a big tortilla topped with any of their signature sauces. Their margaritas are tasty and priced well. They just make them in one of those big margarita machines, so don't expect anything life changing, but they have lots of flavors and they are pretty good! read more

I love Tex Mex, and this is some of the best I've had in Cincinnati and the service is WAY above great with friendly helpful staff. (We had the pleasure of being served by a young woman named Amy) The enchiladas were great, with pulled white meat chicken that tasted definitely fresh, not frozen and covered with a really great queso, which I chose from a wide selection of sauces. The sides of refried beans and Mexican rice were so far above expectations that I cleaned my plate despite the large portions. Left there definitely having overeaten but it was so good I couldn't stop. There were lots of interesting entrees to choose from, so don't mistake my choice of chicken enchiladas as indicative of a limited menu. I just love enchiladas Definitely going back again read more

At first I was a bit disgruntled for the service, but then I just sort of felt sorry for them. We had a big group and they decided to only let one server for our group. Not a great decision by management. So, service was slow. No one had water and when asked we were given pitchers and glasses to distribute ourselves. The food was good. Typical Mexican in an typical Mexican restaurant. read more

I had the Baja Fish Tacos today and they were out of this world! The fish filled the tortilla instead of being full of fill! I will order them again! read more

Came for the first time with my family, my brother lives in Nashville and goes to the one there all the time, so he convinced us to go. The chips and salsa were pretty good, salsa had a little kick, which I like. I got the chicken fajitas and they were very good, couldn't eat them all. My husband got the steak burrito and he said it was amazing and one of the best burritos he has ever had! My 9 year old got the kids burrito which was enormous and he barely ate half of it! I have definitely had better Mexican in the Cincinnati are but I do like the atmosphere of Chuy's and we will be back! read more

Drinks were great food had a lot of flavor going on. Service was great server was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions. Will be back for more Margs read more

First time to Chuy's. Went with my son and daughter. For a Mexican chain restaurant, I enjoyed it. The waiter was good and attentive. I had the combo #4, daughter had crispy tacos, son had chicken fajitas. The food came out quick and tasted very good. I really liked their chips and salsa. read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Madeira, Ohio

First time there, and I was so impressed. They have a free happy hour nacho bar mon-fri 4-7. Everything was delicious and impressively flavorful! I got the steak and chicken fajitas and my girlfriend got a beef burrito (which was huge) and we snacked on the nacho bar too. I wish I had taken pictures of our food for this review but we scarfed. Just found my new favorite tex mex joint! Every room is decorated different too. The room we were in had a bamboo ceiling and on my way out I saw another ceiling covered in shiny tire rims. Very unique decor...a lot to look at :) read more

Chuy's - I ate my food too fast to think about taking a picture. First time. So good! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Madeira, Ohio