We came for my daughter's birthday. Our huge party was seated and served quickly. I ordered a Cobb Salad with shrimp. It was huge! read more

Chuy's - Mexi-Cobb Salad with shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Early Thursday evening the restaurant was not full and we were seated quickly. Chips and dip were served quickly...order was taken and food was served in a timely manner as well. Service was good as we consistently come back again and again. read more

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Great Tex-mex food. The wait can be a little long, but the food is worth it. The staff is friendly and attentive. The jalapeño ranch dip that comes with the chips is fantastic as is the pico de gallo...both are sneakily spicy. The ambiance is kitschy and cluttered...in good ways. My wife had the shrimp tacos and I had the Chuychanga...both were excellent and again...sneakily spicy in all the right ways. read more

Chuy's was founded a long time ago when Wookie's would roam the galaxy searching for the crispiest chimichangas known to man, porg, droid and whatever that lobster looking admiral is. This Tex-Mex Chain is not your run of the mill chain restaurant as they consistently deliver. They have an Elvis theme for some reason as well as other cool décor (wooden fish, pictures of animals, bright colors). It's a fun place! When I go to Chuy's, there are 3 things I MUST have: 1) That Jalapeno Ranch Dip - Put it on everything, 2) Chimichanga (Chuychanga) - Crispy, Krispy and delicious 3) Quesadillas - They're just so much better here They mark their Meatless dishes with an M with a slash through it so you can easily find the options that are Vegetarian. We ordered the chimichanga with fajita veggies instead of chicken and it was still delicious. This location is around all of the Hotels near the airport, so it would be good for takeout if you want to bring something back to the room, or have a soggy floppy chimi on the plane (it beats that idiot who brings a tuna sandwich... I was on a flight with a flight attendant who brought a tuna salad sandwich, probably as a big middle finger to everyone on the plane. She knew what she was doing). Anyway, your mileage may vary with quality of takeout. Their menu is a lot smaller than what I remember. They used to have this Elvis Platter that was 2 (count 'em TWO) plates of food. The also used to let the kids make their own tortillas by giving them a dough ball, letting them flatten it, and cooking it for them. I don't think that's ever happening again! We don't go as often as the one in Waterford closed, but hopefully they bring back their full menu. Whenever I'm in the mood for a Chimi, this is the place to get one! It's not a (tourist) trap! It's good Tex-Mex at a fair price! read more

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Whenever I come to Orlando to visit my daughter the first place I go to is Chuy's... it's one of my all time favorite spots to eat Mexican... I love the indoor vibe and they're chips and salsa with queso dip.... everything is good here and wish there was a Chuy's in SoCal... at least this place keeps me coming back... and now there's a Texas Roadhouse right next door... YeeHaaa! Even Better! read more

Great service! Great food! Gorgeous decorations! Cute place to bring kids or a party and the food is delicious! I haven't eaten anything from here in wouldn't recommend. Service is quick and cordial. The spunky decorations give this place an immaculate retro-tropical vibe. Love it. read more

Chuy's - Some of the decorations from the front lobby. They sell funny t shirts too, perfect for the little ones! - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Another victim of Covid. Pre Covid, this Chuy's was our go to when we were in Orlando. A smaller menu, long wait times, and poor service have lead to a decline in this once fun and tasty venue. Eight minutes passed before a server stopped by, five minutes to get two waters and two kids drinks, and close to 30 minutes to get drinks is not good for a restaurant's success. The staff all seemed miserable and bothered when asked for basics such as refills. A once amazing restaurant is now poorly run with terrible service coupled with mediocre service. read more

We're regular local customers, and extremely disappointed with the decline in service and a particular staff member. The hostess Gianelli (not positive about her name spelling) brought us to a table, and before we sat down we politely asked her for the seat in the corner (one seat behind where she brought us). There were no other tables with customers in the area yet, but She immediately got visibly annoyed and said "Why?!" with an attitude. When we tried to explain why (not that we should have to) she gave us more attitude and started walking away dismissively saying "This is a restraunt, give me a break". She was unwilling to be understanding or try to accommodate us. Again, not that I should have to explain but as a Veteran with PTSD, it is often difficult to sit somewhere feeling exposed and vulnerable. We haven't even sat down when we decided to leave because of the hostess, and she had the nerve to give us more attitude as we were walking through the doors . So we asked to speak to her manager and after waiting a few minutes we caught her trying to do "damage control" by lying to the manager before we had a chance to speak with her. When this person (Gianelli) is the first person you see and interact with, she's essentially the face of this Chuy's restraunt. As the hostess she's supposed to be a professional customer service employee, who treats customers with respect & understanding. She is a horrible hostess that should not have that position since she clearly doesn't know how to politely interact with people and wasn't performing the duties that job demands. If we ever do go back and she's still working there, we'll turn right around and leave again. read more

the best new addition to the DARDEN family awesome tex mex with a flare 7 homemade dips and salsas can't decide ..get the appetizer platter ..it's huge read more

We actually came here for a seminar so the menu was very limited as the company was paying for it. Started with chips and two types of salsa. The tomato salsa was not my fav, tasted fresh, but pretty much tasted like tomatoes, not much other flavor. The white salsa was to die for. I ate an entire bowl by myself. I couldn't stop. For dinner, I got the quesadilla and my friend got the burrito. Mine was perfect, I ate way too much. My friend said the chicken in the burrito was tough, but the flavor was very good (and he doesn't actually like Mexican food, so high praise for him) Our server was very attentive. My friend has a service dog and he had brought in his water bowl. The server even offered to fill it (without being asked) We were in a back room which had a sliding door that closes. Perfect for small parties, I'm wondering if the Chuy in I drive (closer to me) has a room like this? I also like the ambiance and decor. Less busy and quieter than I Drive location. read more

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Really enjoyed the food. Liked my option to pick the spiciness of the sauce. It was very tasty and a nice size but not overwhelming. Chips were excellent. They were very busy but all person-ale was working all tables so service was gets an A+ read more

This is my favorite Chuys restaurant in the Orlando area. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The food was exceptional and savory. I also enjoy the ambiance. It feels very nice. read more

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The atmosphere was great for families. The staff was very kind. The salsa and white dip given with the complimentary chips were delicious. My 4 stars is mainly because I badly wanted chili relleno and they did not have it. Also the server seemed a bit behind on time but I'm sure not due to their issue but perhaps the kitchen was busy? ‍ The fajitas were yummy. And everyone liked their meal. The walls have more decoration than you have time to actually look at! read more

Chuy's - Chicken Fajita - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Early Dinner. Arrived about 330 pm. I had the chicken fajitas. Very good . Very nice sized portions of toppings. Chips and salsa was good too. Forgot to take a photo . With an ice t , bill was 21.Xx plus tip . read more

I stop here at the Semoran location every time I am in town. I recently popped in for dinner with a friend. We were served by Cherry. What a delight!! Her service was outstanding! I loved that she checked in on us from time to time but didn't rush us out the door. When we left, we were surprised to realize that the restaurant had closed and we hadn't realized it. It never dawned on us that a restaurant that close to the airport would close at 9 PM! How gracious to let us stay until after 9:30! Our food and drinks were great--I always enjoy the taco salad with fajita chicken (or beef) and the margaritas here. I tried the Tres Leches for dessert this time and I must admit that I should have saved room for dessert long before this visit...so yummy!! Certainly worth a visit even if Cherry isn't around to serve you, but what a treat if you get her as your waitress. Thanks to all! I will be back! read more

Our party of 8 swung in to grab a bite before one of us had to go to the airport. We did call ahead for reservations and our table was ready on time. We came on a Thursday and it wasn't very busy. We were seated quickly and our waiter was attentive. The decor is fun and vibrant. There is a full bar. It's a great place for unwinding after work or happy hour with friends. The food is solid. No one raved they their food was the best they've ever had, but it doesn't disappoint. I had the veggie enchiladas, which were stuffed full of spinach, zucchini, and onions. They were delicious. The rice and beans were fillers, but not super tasty. The fajitas at the table were a hit for those who ordered them. My daughter enjoyed her burrito but wasn't able to finish it. read more

Food is always good. Service is as well. It's a great place for a relaxed meal. We enjoy trying different items on the menu

Very good. Not the best location though. My passion for Chuy's continues. the latest location for me to visit, try, and review is the Orlando proximity location. This one. A bunch of my family came this visit. They had heard about how much I liked their dips and chips and vibe and wanted to see what my fuss was all about. we got there about 1130am, a little after open. This was great as we got our choice of spots. That happened to be two bar-highs pushed together. The waitress was fairly nice. I asked for the whole swath of dips to be brought out with the chips. Every loved the bean, the queso, the Hatch green chili, the spicy and the couple others too. It started things out right. the 2 little ones in our group weren't getting the flow of things but it like the fries we got them, and tough them to dip them in the queso. win win. I got my usual Southwestern enchiladas. The hatch green chili sauce it was bathed in really made the chicken taste amazing. I tried others food and everything was great. Even my sister loved her tacos, and she is particular. My only misgiving was that a quick bathroom break was overwhelmed by rough smells, even before I got close to the door. I should have mentioned to the manager, as it couldn't have been appealing to the couple tables closest to the latrine. But still, a good Chuy's with some good people starting out the day. Thanks Chuy's! read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Tasty late Sunday lunch with a group of friends wanting to also enjoy social time while dining. Chuy's offered the perfect spot for our needs. Attentive service throughout, and each person enjoyed their choices. Easy to recommend, and we will repeat our group visit again in the future. read more

I would give this place a 0 if it wasn't for their freshly Squeezed margaritas. First, I ordered a guacamole, it turn out to be poorly done and it also included the top stem or cap. That was not delightful to chew on. Continually, I ordered my entree which was the Veggie combo, I was actually excited to try this combo from here. Unfortunately this also turned out to be a very mediocrely cooked meal. It included onion with its peel that was still on. Any of the food was hard to enjoy during this visit. I hope the kitchen is more aware next time I give this a second try. read more

Chuy's - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My first experience with Chuy's was probably 6 years ago in Austin, TX while visiting my brother. I loved it there and was shocked to find out that it was actually a chain when I saw one in Charlotte and they eventually made their way here to Orlando. I later found out that the Chuy's I went to in Austin was actually their first location so it's no wonder it didn't have that same chain restaurant feel as the rest. This particular location by the airport was convenient for lunch while we were out doing a usual Saturday shopping across the way at the Lee Vista Promenade. We used to have one by us in Waterford but it closed permanently last year. It had been a while since we were at a Chuy's since we'd started eating vegan so this was a nice treat. It was also Mr. S's birthday and we'd already agreed we'd cheat a bit that day and allow some dairy, so bring on the quesadillas baby!! They have THE BEST quesadillas because they make their tortillas fresh there. Holy crap they're good. My other favorite there is the Chuychanga. It wasn't an option on the menu, but I asked our server if there was any chance we could do one with fajita veggies instead of meat and they were more than happy to do it for us. Obviously, the soft shredded chicken would have been nice, but this was a perfectly delicious substitute. Top it with their signature jalapeno ranch and you'll be hooked on Chuy's for life. I feel like the Frank's Red Hot lady when it comes to the jalapeno ranch... I want to put that sh*t on everything!! The service was excellent, the place was super clean and I had no complaints. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Chuy's. read more

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My work chose this location for our staff holiday party. I would have voted for almost anything else. We ordered from a limited menu, and it was clear the food had been made and sitting awhile. It wasn't warm. My enchiladas were dry. However, I can't imagine they would have been very good fresh. The chips were decent, but they don't have a traditional salsa. They have a ranch-like sauce and a tomato based sauce. I was not a fan of either. If you want good Tex-Mex go somewhere else. The serving staff was incredibly kind and efficient. read more

First they close super early 8 PM, I got there at about 645pm, 3 to 4 other tables in the restaurant & I saw at least 2 other servers. After sitting there for almost 15 minutes someone finally came to help me. He took my drink order & my food order I thought there long enough I knew what I wanted. I didn't see him again until he brought my check. He didn't bring my food someone else did, the food was mediocre. I got nachos with steak on them, not great but not terrible mid range fast food tasting. I have been done eating for 10 to 12 minutes before he finally came by and asked if I wanted my check, and then another 10 minutes before he brought it to me. He finally came to get my card and was gone for another 10 minutes. They were closing by the time I was done. Completely not worth it. I've eaten at Chuy's in multiple other places it's never the greatest but this experience was awful. Along with the fact they have religious prayers on their silverware wrappers. I don't ever want to go here again. read more

Chuy's - Wth? Not everyone wants to see this. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Sometimes food tastes better when you're very hungry, but that wasn't the case here. The food here was just average. I ordered the beef taco and cheese enchilada combo. Visually, the taco meat looked dry - taste was average. It could just be me. Maybe it's because I'm from California and I've tasted real Tex Mex food in Texas, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

Five stars all day long!! My fav franchise Tex-Mex food never disappoints. Today, our server, Marcos, was great phenomenal.although the parking lot was full on a busy Saturday, we were seated right away and plenty of open tables in the back. I really love the outdoor patio seating options available at this location. I order the chicken and cheese stuffed Chili Rellenos and added the creamy jalapeño sauce and was in heaven. Probably my new favorite meal. I get frustrated when you order rellenos and get a small slice of poblano....not at Chuy's. You get two of the finest peppers that are lightly fried with a beautiful crunch but still have a firm pepper. I usually order the swirl dot margarita with strawberry and lime. Tonight, I tried the strawberry mint margarita which was good but jealous of the hub's Tito's cherry limeade. I cannot wait to come on a Monday to try the stuffed avocado special. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-7pm with free taco car. I asked my husband if we can come once a week - Chuy's makes me so happy. read more

Chuy's - Chicken and Cheese Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A great place to eat - Get the fresh chips! This is a wonderful place to eat. It is located on Semoran Blvd, just north of the Airport on the west side of the road. There is plenty of parking on all sides of the restaurant. There is a host/hostess that takes you to your table. We have eaten both inside and outside. They have tables and booths inside in at least three different areas. Outside there are tables with umbrellas on the south side of the restaurant. We were seated quickly this time (outside). The waitress was very friendly and professional. The food took a little longer to come out but we had plenty of fresh chips and salsa. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. Food was a little slow and it was pretty windy outside but, overall, it was a very pleasant experience. I recommend this place for my fellow travelers. read more

Chuy's - Front Foyer - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food was really good. Dishes are priced well and good variety. We will certainly come back . Our waitress was very attentive and friendly .

If you don't try the "CHICKA-CHICKA BOOM-BOOM ENCHILADAS", don't talk to me!!!! I MEAN IT!!! I came to Chuy's for the first time about 3 weeks ago. I flew down to Orlando from New York for a small business trip and we ended up coming here for dinner. First of all, I was just happy to be seated at a restaurant considering everything was still closed (due to COVID) in NYC. The service was great! Now that we got that out the way, let's discuss the real reason I'm writing this review. The first reason is... the "chicka-chicka boom-boom enchiladas". It's served with two large chicken enchiladas that are smothered in "Boom Boom Sauce". Being the Sauce Queen that I am, this was the perfect meal for me. Each bite was better than the last. This meal was big enough to share with a friend or be greedy and take half to go. It is also on the spicy side which made me enjoy it even more. I usually ask for hot sauce for my meals but this meal was perfectly spiced. No hot sauce needed. Now, on to my second reason since we are speaking of sauces! Can we please talk about the "CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE" that comes with the nachos!! Just save yourself the time and ask for EXTRA sauce right away. Not only was this the perfect dip for my nachos I also used the sauce for my main course. What's a meal without sauce!? Oh gosh, I got so carried away talking about sauce I forgot to talk about the happy hour drinks. Long story short order the frozen margarita, you won't regret it! I seriously can't wait to come back here! read more

Chuy's - Much needed Margarita Time! - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Before I say anything else, I am going to say come hungry! The portions are HUGE! Now onto the food itself. My boyfriend ordered a taco salad. I chose the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo since I wanted to try a taco and enchiladas. It comes with three types of enchiladas, a taco, rice, beans, and chips and queso. I ordered a cup of tortilla soup to try not realizing just how large these portions would be. The chips and queso are good. I liked the queso flavor a lot. The tortilla soup had a great flavor and generous amounts of chicken and avocado. After I finished these, I moved on to the taco. This taco was stuffed FULL of seasoned ground sirloin and cheese. It was a little greasy, but still tasty especially with some of the delicious jalapeño ranch sauce drizzled on the top. Once I finished this, my appetite was defeated. I tasted a small piece of each enchilada and the rice and beans just to sample while it was fresh. All three enchiladas were tasty. I like the beef one and the chicken one the best. I love the rice. Next time I'll see if I can skip the beans and double up on that! The enchiladas are much larger than what you get in many places. My boyfriend and I will easily split the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. He also enjoyed his taco salad. I will definitely try other items at Chuy's and I know I'll have leftovers to look forward to each time if these portions are any indication! read more

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Don't go! Food is not good and the margaritas are not noteworthy. First off the margarita's come from a slushy machine. This is not where you want to get a margarita. I got their dinner favorite a tribute to Elvis and man if this a tribute to the King then I wouldn't be surprised the spirit of Elvis is not spooking the place. The only thing good about the whole plate was the taco. The rest of the platter was underwhelming, even the rice and beans were flavorless. The place gets two stars because the staff were decent ... and the taco. read more

We actually was seated but we never order, because the guest helper informed us that they are slowing adding items back to their menu. The menu haven't been updated, but for sure they only have Nachos for family pick-up orders. So basic tacos and fajitas and n the dine in but not nachos. Thanks but no thanks we left. read more

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I've been to Chuy's on two occasions: once probably two years ago and again this past month, both at a family member's recommendation. Both experiences led to immediate seating on a weekend evening with convenient parking. Both experiences offered great service with prompt drink and chip refills. However, both experiences lacked on flavor. While I'm no Mexican food connoisseur, I can think of multiple Mexican restaurants in a ten mile radius which offer better flavor for a similar price. On my first occasion, I ordered one of their famous burritos with sirloin and on the second occasion I ordered a light plate (a taco, guacamole and chile con queso). I remember the burrito being fairly bland and my taco wasn't much better. The guacamole was decent, but the queso sauce left me with a bad aftertaste. Bottom line: I wouldn't return at my own volition, but I'd oblige if a loved one wanted to eat here. read more

Chuy's - Lite plate - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food was delicious, kids friendly, nice fun ambience, service was great and prompt. I don't understand the reviews. Even the pricing there was good. I would 100% recommend. read more

Chuy's never fails to have fast service but for some reason today it was slower than usual. But the food was smokin hot when it was eventually brought out (30) minutes after ordering ‍. My wife ordered her usual beef tacos and I tried something new this trip the rotisserie chicken chimi with peppers and queso. It wasn't bad and the rice was on point as well. Outside of the slow service it was a good time. read more

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I ADORE Chuy's. From the Kitschy decor to the tortilla press in the back, it feels comfortable. I always start with an ice cold margarita on the rocks-though this store appears to have at least 2 different frozen margaritas working at one time so that is also an option! They immediately seated us in the bar at a high top (our request) and brought out hot chips, salsa and creamy jalapeño (which is like a spicy ranch. So so yummy!). We ordered a bowl of queso with fresh tortillas to dip-always a good idea. So fresh and delicious with the creamy queso. I always get the same thing..the Chicka Boom Boom with double rice and extra sauce. I desperately miss their spicy rice as the Mexican rice is a standard at most Tex-Mex places and is nothing special. Apparently, no one knows if or when it will come back. No matter, the chicka boom boom enchiladas are two flour tortillas filled with chicken and cheese and covered in boom boom sauce. You also get rice and beans on the side. That sauce is very spicy usually- so beware! My husband got the Elvis platter which came with a variety of items and was such s large helping he packaged most of it to go. All in all, we love Chuys and will continue to come back again and again!! read more

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I found myself on this end of town while car shopping. You can't even imagine how excited I was to find a Chuy's here! Having been to three separate locations around Orlando, I can say the quality of food and service is consistently good. The theming is fun and light hearted. I love reading all the zany t-shirts for sale at the hostess stand. I tried to snag some photos of our food, but after 8 hours of car shopping we just attacked our meals. The fajitas were amazing! The queso comquesto with meat and guacamole is a must have. read more

Chuy's - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Delicious, fresh food. Salsa was super fresh and had a kick, be ready :). Awesome and friendly service with a smile. read more

Chuy's - Fajita chicken soft tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Was meeting up with someone before heading out in a flight and this location was suggested. Generally I'm a big fan of Mexican food or "Tex-Mex" but it wasn't the case here. We started with chips and salsa and a bunch of different salsa choices from their menu. This was the best part of the whole meal. I ordered the southwest enchiladas and they were no good. It was just chicken laid in-between two soggy tortillas. I don't get it. My table ordered the tortilla soup and some tacos, they seemed to enjoy their meals. I'm sure there are some good items here I just wasn't able to find them. read more

Chuy's - southwest enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We've been here a couple times now and it's consistent with good service and food. They're close to the airport which means they get busy and have a mix of patrons from locals to tourists. Keep in mind that if you're a small group the bar is open seating. The place itself is large so it's never been to bad of a wait to get a table. Even with ten people our last go there we were seated in under fifteen minutes. Our server greeted us immediately and happily took drink orders. Chips and salsa are complimentary. I like the chicken platter from the healthy options area. The chicken is grilled and the soft taco is delicious and packed with stuff. They give you a small side of guac too. Be sure to check out all the cute and funny shirts up front at the host desk! Overall: A Great Tex Mex with friendly servers and funny shirts. read more

Update 2022: I've utilized this Chuy's for pickup many times during the pandemic and have always been impressed by their service and speed. However, the last two times I've visited in person, I was told outdoor seating is no longer available because allegedly "there aren't enough servers". Are you kidding me? It's unthinkable that in the middle of a pandemic (yes it's still happening) that businesses would insist on cramming people indoors, two years after we have known that ventilation is a risk factor and outdoor transmission is nearly impossible. Let people choose their own risk. I'll do that by choosing not to dine here anymore. read more