Growing up in Texas, Chuy's was a staple, so finding one in Cary after a long workday felt like…read morerunning into an old friend. The original Chuy's started in Austin, and after all these years, the flavors are still exactly how I remember them. I had planned to eat at H Mart but arrived too late after checking into my hotel. A summer thunderstorm rolled through, and by the time I pulled into Chuy's, the skies cleared. It was the perfect ending to a long day. The complimentary chips, fresh salsa, and famous creamy jalapeño dip are reason enough to stop by. That dip is every bit as addictive today as it was decades ago. I ordered the Comida Deluxe--a massive plate with cheese enchiladas, crispy chicken flautas, a crispy beef taco, fresh guacamole, queso-covered tostadas, rice, and refried beans. I paired it with an ice-cold Coke, plus extra lime wedges and white onions, because that's how Tex-Mex should be enjoyed. Every bite hit the spot. The portions were enormous, the quality was excellent, and at around $16-18, it's one of the best values around. I knew I'd be taking leftovers home, and they were just as good the next day. I also grabbed a slice of tres leches cake to go. It was huge and worth every penny. It somehow tasted even better after sitting overnight as the three milks soaked deeper into the cake. Absolutely delicious. Our server was warm, attentive, and made packing up leftovers effortless by bringing extra creamy jalapeño dip, a sturdy bag for the chips, and plenty of to-go containers. Service like that makes a difference. You can pay traditionally with your server or by scanning a QR code. I tried the QR option but found it a little cumbersome, so I paid the old-fashioned way with my credit card. Chuy's has stayed true to what made it famous. The recipes are consistent, the portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the food is packed with nostalgia. Whether you're a fellow Texan or just craving outstanding Tex-Mex, this place continues to deliver. Life is too short to eat boring food.

Chuy's is a Texas based restaurant that reliably delivers in providing good quality Tex Mex food…read more You go not because you expect them to blow you out of the water but because the food is comforting and they give generous portions for a good price. That being said, I could drink the creamy jalapeño sauce by the bucket; that is how much I love it. Other notable mentions are the chicka chicka boom boom enchiladas and the green chile enchiladas. At this specific Chuy's location, they were able to accommodate a large party of us (17 people) without any issues. The ambiance was nice and they were able to chill a cake we had brought in until we sliced it. The only negative part of the experience was that the waitress accidentally spilled cups of water on two guests, which was a bit of a mess, but the other staff members helped clean it up.

We were looking for a good Tex-Mex place for a family dinner. Superica delivered!…read more The food is absolutely delicious. The menu accurately describes the dishes, and we all were pleased with what we ordered. The fajitas portion was massive! And there was a huge amount of steak in the steak tacos. The server was very nice and understood the menu well, which was important because a member of our party had dietary restrictions (gluten). My only slight dislike was that the music is crazy loud. We sat in a booth and conversation was difficult to hear.

CAUTION: Disgusting Tacos Ahead!…read more My wife and I had lunch on Friday, June 1. Let me start with the one thing that was good, then elaborate on everything else, which was not ... especially the "scab" tacos. Really?! Scab tacos??!! [They chose the name, not me. Bet they would like a do-over. Just sayin'.] THE GOOD - The smokey, deep brown salsa served slightly warm was quite tasty. EVERYTHING ELSE: 1. I had the Shrimp Diablo Tacos and they were a disaster! Not only was the shrimp fishy, but the "costra style" shells were an absolute abomination: VERY greasy, amazingly unattractive (see photo), and likely packed 800 calories each due to the grease and cheese. Since there was only 1 bar of web connection, I was unable to Google "costra style" before ordering. Had I been able to do so, the description of being "scab like" (yep! You read that correctly!! Scab!!!) would have made the dish a No Go. That said, I will say the term is accurate: they were DEFINITELY scab-like in appearance, and the degree of grease oozing off of them put me not only in mind of a scab, but one attached to an infected wound. Barf!! 2. My wife's #1 from the lunch menu was about as basic as a taco and enchilada can be. She even told me it was a stretch to call it Mexican food. 3. And one final point: the place is L-O-U-D inside. Not quite - but almost - to the degree of being unable to talk while eating. Adios!

Truly cannot get enough of Salt & Lime. I love their delicious tacos - I typically get shrimp but…read moreyou really cant go wrong with any choice. Plus, they have delightful cocktails, especially their margaritas! They do such a wonderful job with fun flavors. Honestly, a great quick and easy Mexican/Tex-Mex spot if you're craving some.

I came here after a long day at work. I got the Bangkok…read moreTacos. They were "okay," I'm just not a fan of pineapples being incorporated with hot food but I let the bartender make the selection and didn't read the ingredients - so again, they were alright. I also got the guac and chips, and a margarita - which both were really good. I gave 3 stars because of the pineapples, but I will definitely give them another try and this time I WILL READ and make my own selection (lol)! Either way, EVERYONE (staff & customers) were really polite! I'll be back ( in my best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice)!

Our server was da goat top tier service and food was the bomb dot com and the environment was…read morefestive and muy Bonita

Great food, great service, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll be back!read more

Everything was amazing from the entrance to the exit. Customer service was excellent. Food was…read moredelicious. This has been added to our go-to list. I can't wait to return for more good food. I enjoyed my dinner with my hubby. We love our quality time plus good food.

I visited the Durham location (which doesn't seem to have a profile on here, but the experience was…read moreso good I still wanted to post). It was MAGNÍFICA The manager, or owner checked on us multiple times and our server was super attentive. The food looked like a dream and was hot, well-seasoned, and all around delicious. We got a 60oz margarita and it was not only huge, but had scrumptious, fresh fruit and was refreshing and strong - idek how you do that! Lastly, the place was so cute! It felt elegant and made us want to take pictures. It was comfortable and overall felt like a top notch experience!

I finally stopped by here at lunch, and the small place got packed very quickly - with all Latinos…read moreexcept me. Working class people here for good food at good prices. Excellent testament to this place. Food was excellent, and the servers were efficient and friendly. I only ordered Mexican - taco and enchilada with rice and beans - very tasty. But I will come back and try the Salvadorean menu. Highly recommend!

I love this place so much! Their pupusas are always so good and the staff are always so friendly…read more I'm honestly shocked that whenever we go there is barely anyone there because this is one of my favorite places in Cary and deserves all the hype. I also HIGHLY recommend getting their atol de elote drink when it's cold outside. It is so comforting and taste like Christmas. I always get the #7 and it is the best of all worlds.

Came wanting a burrito. Found excellent service and great food. I ordered the California Burrito…read moreand as a side got the Pozole. The burrito was great but don't sleep on the Pozole. It was amazing!

Have been to several Mi Cancuns & they've always had good food. This one is a bit different since…read morethis is a taqueria featuring authentic meats that you won't find in the other restaurants. They have lengua (beef tongue), tripa(beef intestines), chicharron(fried pork skin) & buche (pork stomach)...all served on homemade corn tortillas with diced onions & cilantro with sliced radish. Ask for some spicy salsa. These are all absolutely delicious! For the less adventurous, they have some standard Mexican fare (burritos, enchiladas etc...) as well. Service was very attentive and quick. This is a small space so the seating is pretty tight. Had honestly expected quick-serve but this is full service.

I was on a mission for lengua (beef tongue) tacos, and Esmeralda Grill popped up at exactly the…read moreright time. Let me just say: my wish was fulfilled. We ordered two taco platters, loaded with an incredible lineup: Cachete -- Pork Cheek Barbacoa -- Braised Beef Carnitas -- Pork Buche -- Pork Stomach Chorizo -- Mexican Sausage Lengua -- Beef Tongue Both platters came with rice and beans, and everything was packed with authentic flavor. The lengua was exactly what I was looking for--tender, flavorful, and absolutely worth the search. The cachete and barbacoa were equally impressive, while the carnitas, buche, and chorizo rounded out an outstanding taco lineup. And of course, a large horchata to complete the experience. Esmeralda Grill delivers the kind of Mexican food that makes you stop and appreciate every bite. Authentic flavors, generous portions, and a menu that gives you plenty of reasons to come back. Definitely one of the best Mexican joints in Cary--and easily my favorite find in town. 5 stars without hesitation.

We came here on a Friday night after reading reviews at the food was fresh. We were seated right…read moreaway, and the server was very attentive for the duration of our stay. Nice variety on the menu, including seafood and soups. I decided to try something new and so glad I did. The barbacoa with rice was delicious and plentiful. The beef was very tender and the sauce was full of flavor. The corn tortillas were some of the freshest I've had. My husband ordered a burrito and it was huge.

I normally dine at this location during lunchtime so tonight it was so different experiencing the…read morevibe. After a very loud thunderstorm I decided to grab some Mexican for dinner. I was in mood for soup. Salt and Lime has a chicken poblano chowder on menu, the description in menu can't match the flavor of course. It's so smooth, creamy chowder with the freshest ingredients. Potatoes cooked to perfection, smoked flavored chicken, corn, bacon and cilantro so fresh, you will be looking on the patio for herb garden it must have grown in. Bringing all these simple ingredients together with cream and poblano elevates a simple chicken chowder into a meal. The crispy tortilla strips are just right crunch . My server was so diligent, not forgetting me dining al fresco. Beef empanadas are a fav of mine and tonight's were super flaky, light empanada dough cooked to perfection and spicy side dip plus I also like a tad of guacamole with mine. Another wonderful dining experience not many establishments keep consistent quality in staff and food Salt and Lime does!

This is one of my family's favorite restaurants! The food here is great- we get the dip trio (the…read morequeso is the best) and they have a nice variety of salsas you can choose from. Their sangria is great as well! For mains, the steak fajitas are tasty. My grandpa loved the carne asada with shrimp. Overall, there are a lot of great, tasty items on the menu. The inside is very cute as well, it's nicely decorated and the staff are friendly. Overall, we recommend salt and lime!

My wife and I are frequent customers, here are some reasons:…read more* It has that familiar south of the border look. * It's very relaxed and low key. We are typically there in the late afternoon so we rarely see it busy. * The menu has loads of options. My selections have all been good. For me, the salsa is as good as I've had anywhere. * The staff is first rate and very friendly. We never had anything to complain about.

Had a veggie craving - Burrito Rellano but they forgot the sour cream. Was good (chilli needed…read moremore cheese stuffing) and luckily I had sour cream in my fridge