Chuy's Restaurant

05/01/2008 Posted by girliegirl44

I've given Chuy's two or three chances since living in Austin and have never had a good meal there. Not to mention - do they buy their margarita mix from a liquor store? It tastes like that stuff you buy off a shelf? What about real lime juice? I usually get cheese enchiladas and I'm pretty picky about them. They weren't good at all. They were so dry, it was awful. I think this place has history in Austin and that's what people like. It's a great place for kids, but not when you're looking for good food. I couldn't believe they didn't have black beans! What the? Don't think I'll be going back unless I have to :-(

Pros: Fun environment, good service

Cons: Food/Margs not so good

04/23/2008 Posted by leggychick

Love the food. Very delicious and inexpensive. I would recommend the fried chicken. Fried chicken in general has been my absolute favorite since I was a kid, so I can safely say with confidence that this is the BEST fried chicken ever! I also go to Chuy's in Houston and San Antonio for it.

Pros: Food

Cons: Don't know yet...

03/11/2008 Posted by missnsnow

Everyone loves Chuys.....great food at an affordable price. Take the kids. Its a great atmsotpeher

Pros: great

Cons: nothing

01/17/2008 Posted by kpaustinwierd

If you want the true Austin experience and love your Tex Mex, this is the place. Try the chili rellenos with the ranchero sauce--you won't be disappointed. And, always have the refired beans, they are the best in Austin!

12/19/2007 Posted by wbohrer

The food at Chuy's is only average, but they have "buzz" and it's considered a hip place to like esp. among white people, who make up the majority of the clientele. This is not to say the food is lousy by any means, although I've always found it to be on the bland, greasy side. I'd just as soon head over to the east side for some authentic tex-mex that's cheaper and tastier. They do have funky decorations on the walls and hanging from the ceiling.

Pros: ambience

Cons: bland, boring, greasy

12/12/2007 Posted by soccrmom25

I have been going to Chuy's since I was a young child (we went to the Lamar location with the red fish). Now I live downtown and frequent the Barton Springs location at least once a week. The creamy jalapeno is amazing and I love to buy the dip for tailgating or parties. I will be moving to Dallas in 2008 and I am very excited that they have a Chuy's so I can continue my addiction.

Pros: Amazing Mexican Martinis and Margaritas

Cons: The long wait - but it is just more time to eat chips and have margaritas :)

04/06/2007 Posted by 128900

My favorite dish at Chuy's is the Classic Tex-Mex. It's two cheese enchiladas smothered in chili con carne (spicy tomato-based chili sauce with beef) and comes with rice and beans. It comes sprinkled with raw red onions so ask for those to be left off, if you prefer. Get some of their tortillas, too. And make sure you order some creamy jalapeno dip with your chips, it's soooo good!

Pros: Food, prices and atmosphere

Cons: Long waits for a table :(

03/25/2007 Posted by slackerlova

Great queso, knowledgable staff, fun location. Really good food. Best tex-mex in Austin! Long waits are worth it but be prepared if you have kids.

Pros: Location, food

Cons: Wait can be long

01/26/2007 Posted by ohyeahlach

Love this place.. great margarita's, great food, wait staff was on top of things. Best Queso I've had.

Pros: Queso & margarita's

Cons: None

11/23/2006 Posted by pinoyvlf

Chuy's is a great place to eat for anyone new to Austin (and is tired of eating BBQ). The restaurant itself is like a 50's diner meets Tex-Mex and is decorated so that the place sreams "Elvis!" Just like how the singer was great, the food served is great as well. There are so many great items to recommend, that I say go there yourself and you will definitely find something that yout like. You also have the option of enjoying this food outside as well. Of course, such a great price comes with the price of a great amount of time to wait to get seated. But people still come back, and you should check the place out and find out for yourself why.

Pros: Great food and awesome decorations

Cons: Long wait