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    Chuy's

    3.5 (541 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Beef Fajita Tacos
    Candace W.

    Came here recently with a friend and had an okay experience. On the bright side, our server was very kind and funny and we also received our food very quickly. Also, the restaurant has a bright, fun look inside. However, the food was meh. I got a taco salad which was fine. The meat could've been seasoned more and I would've like more guacamole on the bowl. I didn't like the queso. My friend got beef fajita tacos and there wasn't much meat in the tacos. Portion sizes were pretty decent though. Prices are a little steep for the food you get in my opinion. Overall: would prefer to try a different Mexican restaurant in the area that's more affordable or with better food than return, but service was great and obviously so is location.

    Raha M.

    The service was perfect, the environment was vibrant and calm, and the food tasted great. We ordered crispy taco and burrito. Size of each meal was large and it was enough for 3. I loved the burrito even though I am a fan of tacos

    Don H.

    Great food! We were able to walk from our hotel. We ate on the patio since we had our dog. Yes dog friendly. Several employees walked out to say hey to the dog. The patio is great if you like to people watch. Our server was very polite and friendly. The food came out quickly. Love all the sauces.

    Brandon C.

    Service here was so great. Ray took amazing care of us and wanted to make sure we had the best experience possible. The food was good. Portions could have been a little larger but maybe that's my bias from other Mexican restaurants I frequent. Chips were great as was the margarita. Ambiance and vibe were eclectic and fun. Definitely worth a stop in.

    veggie enchiladas no cheese
    Delanie M.

    chuys was right next to our hotel so it was a convenient stop. i know i can always find a vegan option at a mexican style restaurant. I ordered the veggie enchiladas without cheese. the beans and rice were pretty dry and the enchiladas were just okay. the chips and salsa were good and the service was good as well but there are much better food options in the area.

    Chuychanga
    Musie Y.

    Chuy's is always a great time for quick food and good prices. I think one of their best parts is the free chips and salsa and the creamy jalapeño dip that they offer as starters. I got the Chuychanga with chicken as the filling and it was decent with rice and beans. I chose the chika chika boom boom sauce which was a spicy kick. Nicely fried and it was meaty. For drinks, I got the blackberry frozen margarita and the strawberry margarita on the rocks. Good prices, but way too sweet. For large parties, you can't make reservations or call ahead even if you're 10 mins away. However, they did seat us pretty quickly.

    Elvis Presley Memorial
    Ray M.

    I dont know what Elvis Presley has to do with Mexican food, but it was actually very good. The ground beef enchilada was amazing. Beans were very solid too. Service was very hospitable and friendly. Southern charm for sure. We were in and out due to time.

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    Nothing special and the service was meh. Go to Velvet Taco, it's close and this place can't even come close.

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    No Bueno. Everything's salty and bland. There is no real value as it's overpriced for what it is. Never feel good after eating it.

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