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    Chuy's

    3.9 (338 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican, Bars

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ariel W.

    Founded by Mike Young and John Zapp, the original Chuy's opened up in 1982 in an abandoned barbecue restaurant in Austin, Texas. Now they are 100 restaurants over 19 states. Although a little different in decor, every Chuy's has the hand painted swimming fish, the hubcap ceiling, and the shrine to Elvis which was a fixture of the original store. I had a great first Chuy's experience with my girlfriend Holly in Pembroke Pines. On a recent trip to visit my daughter in Winter Park we passed Chuy's in Lakeside Crossing and remembering how much I liked it, I suggested we dine here for dinner. In addition to the multiple dining rooms, they also have outside patio seating. We were seated in my favorite room, the dog one. If you bring in a picture of your pup you can get a free appetizer so the walls are covered with pictures of people's dogs. This room also worked out best for us because it had two TV's and we could watch the Super Bowl. We started off with their complimentary chips that come with a spicy salsa fresca and a Chuy's signature item, creamy jalapeño dressing. It started out as a dressing and it is now a dip with a following. You can even purchase it to take home with you. Two dips can never be enough so we also ordered the queso that is a beloved menu item for good reason. The menu has a number of Tex-Mex favorites like burritos, tacos, and fajitas. Chuy's is especially known for their large portions. They also make all of their own tortillas and sauces. You can customize how spicy you want your food by pepper choice and sauce. I ordered my favorite steak burrito with double rice, no beans. I replaced the spicy hatch chili sauce with the creamy deluxe tomatillo recommended by our server. It was chef's kiss. My daughter and her boyfriend said they really liked their food too and with the large portion size, ended up having leftovers to take home with them. I love the quirky decor, value, and tasty food. We were in the mood for filling meal with a casual vibe and Chuy's hit the spot.

    Guacamole Soft Tacos
    Aviva B.

    I have such a soft spot for Chuy's, but the quality just isn't what it used to be. I miss the daily specials they used to have, as well as the nacho bar happy hour. I still enjoy coming here, but now the food is kinda average. The service is always great at this location though. I often crave the chips with creamy jalapeno dip. The atmosphere of the restaurant is really cool, and I love the eclectic decor. I pretty much always order the Guacamole Soft Tacos, and those fresh made tortillas are so yummy. The beans are also a favorite of mine. I have noticed the past few times I have visited my tacos come to the table already soggy on the bottom which isn't ideal. The tacos are still yummy though, so I won't complain too much. I still enjoy coming here, but I wish they would go back to the pre-Covid menu.

    Queso
    Julia M.

    I've dined at this location a few times, and this was one of the best experiences! My friend and I were sat in the bar area, which we actually preferred. The main dining room has an awkward set up, which makes you feel like you're on display. Our waitress came over right after we sat down with chips, salads and jalapeño ranch. She took our orders and our food came out quick. I ordered the Shirley Goo, which is on the "secret" menu and it's rice, chicken and queso. Our waitress also continued to refill our chips without having to ask. Halfway into our meal, our waitress let us know the computers were down. Despite the issue and our waitress being clearly stressed, she still provided fast and great service.

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    Corrina Q.

    I used to frequent Chuy's a lot back in my college days due to their "Big As Yo Face" Burritos being perfect for a college athlete's appetite and budget. Now as a real adult, I've decided to come back and try a few other menu items! First of all, I love that there are pictures of dogs all over the walls of the restaurant! Also, our server Marley was fantastic. She checked up on us just the right amount of time and also gave some great suggestions. Now for the food reviews. Complimentary chips, salsa and creamy green chile sauce were brought to our table. I could bathe in that creamy green chile sauce... yes it's really THAT good. My boyfriend got the Tex-Mex burrito bowl which he said was pretty average. The presentation of it was really pretty though. I got the King's Memorial Combo. It was definitely 2 meals worth for me (I love when I can take some to-go for lunch the next day). I would also say it was pretty average. The great thing about this place is that it's very cost-friendly for the amount of food you get. I'd come back for a happy hour :)

    Veggie enchiladas with Boom-Boom sauce
    Purvi S.

    Our server, courtney, made the dining experience excellent the other night. She was very kind and personable and even split our entree into two for us. We ordered the queso, guac, and veggie enchiladas with boom boom sauce. We come here just for the boom boom sauce because it is delicious. The only thing i wish is that they had cut up the veggies in the enchiladas a lot smaller, not sure if you can request this?

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    Stacy V.

    Chuy's is a chain that has grown on me! My brother-in-law likes coming here so we have eaten a few times with them when we are in the mood for Tex Mex food. Their food is surprisingly good for being a chain! I usually opt for a platter because it comes with a lot of food and I like having leftovers take home. The complimentary chips and salsa also hits the spot especially with the creamy cilantro dipping sauce. I haven't tried a lot of the drinks but I can tell you my BIL loves the frozen strawberry margarita. It can get busy here but service has been great on the times we have visited. Vibe is casual and fun too. We will be back!

    The steak burrito is huge and tastes amazing! Can't beat this monster of a meal!
    Tito R.

    Chuy's is so underrated! I'm a longtime customer of their food going back to when they first opened. I've eaten their close to 50 times since then and I'm just now getting around to leaving a review and I don't know why I waited so long. I love their chips! Super crispy and light. They bring out their tomato salsa and creamy jalepeno which is spicy but I love it! We always get their queso dip too which is absolutely delicious. I typically get the steak burrito or the chicken burrito which have the best flavor of any Tex Mex restaurant I've eaten at. Their salads are really good too. Also their rice and refried beans are the best I've ever had. Big portions too. I always leave full and feel like I've eaten too much but typically leave with a bag of leftovers which I eat later in the week so it's a good value for the money. I want to mention that all of their food is served on extremely hot plates which is great because the food is always served warm and fresh unlike so many other Mexican restaurants. Last but not least, we typically encounter a great experience as far as the wait staff goes. Most of the staff has been there for years so they know how to be efficient and handle your needs quickly as the meal goes on. So if you're looking for some great tasting Tex Mex food and you like a some spicy items, you really can't beat Chuy's! A+

    Yummy chips and salsa. They bring you jalapeno ranch for the chips as well.
    Allison R.

    Delicious food that came out fast and hot. Attentive service. Fun ambiance. I ordered the Mexi-Cobb salad. This makes top five salads for me. It was absolutely delicious and filled with some many good toppings. It was very filling. I also thought the creamy jalapeno ranch was the perfect dressing. Creamy and just the right amount of spicy. This is just an all-around great Tex-mex option in the area.

    Panchos with Chicken
    Erica E.

    Not my first time here and have to say I order the panchos every time. Basically bigger nacho with cheese,beans, chicken and pico on top. Never fails, it's super filling and great to share. This time around we wanted a little something so we got the queso, now not that it was bad but it's definitely not worth almost $10. It's a more on the liquid side than thick kind of queso. Just don't see why it would be that much for what you're getting. I could've basically gotten another meal instead of that. So for sure won't be ordering that in the future. Seems like the times I've gone it's been pretty quick seating. It's busy but not to the point where they have you waiting 10-15 mins. So for the most part pretty quiet. I'm sure I'll be visiting soon

    Cheese enchilada and steak taco combo
    Burj S.

    We were in Orlando visiting close family friends when we decided to step out for lunch! Anita who originally is from Texas suggested we should try out Chuy's and it's Tex-American cuisine! Coincidentally my son had also mentioned this place as it has a location in South Florida too! On arriving we were seated immediately and our server Kellee was very helpful and made us feel at ease right away. The restaurant was clean, bright and warm. The wifey ordered the cheese enchilada and steak taco combo and I ordered the combination chicken enchilada made with two different sauces. Both our meals were excellent and we really enjoyed our lunch! The complementary nachos were also a very nice touch. Fellow yelpers I would highly recommend you trying out this place if in the area and we will definitely try out the one closer to home once we get back!

    Madison G.

    Not the biggest fan of this place... it feels extremely fast foody. The chips and salsa they bring to the table are nice, and the queso was pretty good. My empanadas were ok. The watermelon drink I had was so syrupy I had to return it, but the service was good and he didn't charge me for it (I had one sip.)

    Christy G.

    Wonderful and amazing. After waiting an hour at another restaurant on a Tuesday night we called chuys! They said come on we have a table ready for your now. Arrived and table was ready for our party of 10 with chips and salsa ready! Chris was our waiter and we was attentive and catered to each of us. The food was fast and delicious. Thank you Chuys. You saved the day for a birthday celebration and we will definitely be back.

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    food is mid, not much different than chili's. drinks are average but pretty generous portions.

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    Is the chicken in the enchiladas shredded?

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    Are the enchiladas good?

    I personally think they're awesome! I always get the deluxe chicken with queso all over it! And if you like spicy, they currently have the enchiladas Ricas that's a special

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