Is it Mexican? No, not really. Is it good? Kinda. The outdoor seating was very nice this evening and our waitress, who I didn't grab their name, was very very attentive. I did get a pina colada which was fun! The food is pretty plain and bland. It's definitely Americanized Mexican food to the max. The prices are decent, the service was fast, and they have margs so what more could you need in the middle of a college campus? read more

Chico's Mexican Restaurant - Spicy Texas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

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Bland food, poor service, overpriced and a waste of time and money My waiter disappeared for 40 minutes I sat outside and a car parked in front of my table shining his lights in my face and running the vehicle and the waiter never came to check on me and no one asked the idiot to leave or turn off his car I almost left without paying it was one of the worst dining experiences ever and top it off with wasting $60 on bad food that I didn't even eat read more

In my usual routine of choosing a Mexican place while eating out of town, I landed at Chico's on night 3. Not sad that I did! I loved the chips and salsa. Good flavor with a bit of kick. I ordered the fish tacos. Fresh and flavorful! Crispy fish with a sweet sauce. I highly recommend them. Server was attentive and prompt. Good atmosphere. No loud music. Tonight is my last night in town. I'm going back again! read more

More Mex - American but always good. Great service. Nice location. Definitely a go to in G-Vegas.

"Trash disgrace to Mexican food - don't waste your time." As someone who's been to Mexico multiple times and knows what real Mexican food tastes like, this place was truly pitiful. Chico's isn't just a poor imitation - it's a full-on disgrace. The flavors were bland, the ingredients felt cheap, and nothing remotely captured the authenticity or soul of Mexican cuisine. It felt like a microwaved Tex-Mex nightmare with no care or culture behind it. Save your money and your taste buds. If you're looking for anything close to real Mexican food, run far from Chico's. Greenville deserves better. The ambiance felt like a confused college bar trying to cosplay as a cantina -- loud, tacky, and about as Mexican as a frozen burrito from a gas station. read more

Fish tacos are the best anywhere- and we have tried a lot of them all over the map. Fun family atmosphere. Quick service and food is always great. read more

Amazing quesadilla, queso is best ever, service was very accommodating considering it was/is my birthday.

Friendly staff made up for the tasteless food. It came out quickly and was inexpensive, which was good.

First of all, I am not the person to ask about authentic Mexican cuisine, so this review is not about that. But, if you're looking for a easy-going, enjoyable dining experience with good food, drinks and a friendly service staff in a festive environment, then this review is for you. Our trio of adults included two out-of-towners and one local (who recommended we dine here). We arrived for an early dinner (5:30ish) on a Saturday night and we're immediately seated. Our service was prompt and the staff was friendly and attentive. We started out with chips, salsa and guacamole along with a pitcher of frozen margaritas. Our main meal was brought to the table quickly and it was quite tasty and just what we wanted. We also had fried ice cream for dessert that was amazing but we ate it so quickly I didn't get a photo. The casual atmosphere was festive with decorations for the Holidays including lighted garland hanging from the ceiling. In the dining area where we sat there was a tv playing collegiate football. There are additional dining areas, a bar area and outdoor patio seating. Notable, there were a few tables of families with young children. So, it seems to be a great place for adults and families. Overall, we were pleased with our meals and had a good experience. read more

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Truly a place that caters to the college students and their families who are visiting. A little dark and dated inside but the food was pretty good, and the portions were ample. Staff were pleasant. read more

This was so good recommend fried ice cream comes free on kids menus it was amazing!!!!!!!!

This restaurant is my go to favourite every time I visit Greenville. It is one of this city's most iconic restaurants. The food is great and the salsa is to die for. read more

First I was thrown off by the Caucasian wait staff (Matt G, we don't have to write down everything that runs through our mind). When I started eating I figured this is more of a Tex-Mex place rather than real Mexican. Which is not necessarily bad, but tends to lack spice, which indeed was the case with Chico's. Quesedilla, taco and Chile rilleno all need more spice. Would have been better if the chicken in the Quesedilla and taco were grilled, but I guess it's usually not. Portion size is good and it's filling food. The complimentary salsa was a bit watery and the bowl size quite shallow. The black bean soup was really flavorful, whole beans and quite a contrast to the quesedilla. Add avocado on top for a dollar. The Sopapillas was good, but thought it would be several smaller squares rather than one big square. Cinnamon, sugar, honey, ice cream and whipped cream on top of the puff pastry. A bit too much sugar for me, but easy to scrape off. All in all, a good dessert. There is a small bar area that was quite bustling and also a patio. The booths were a bit worn and the back rest wobbly and unstable. They charge 3$ if you want to share a main course. I don't know why they keep the fans on because it's January and baby it's cold outside. read more

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Food is always great here. Usually our family gets the fish tacos, the fish is fresh, perfect batter, sweet spicy sauce, perfect balance. So yummy! If you are around uptown in Greenville on a Wednesday night they have fish/shrimp tacos special with rice and beans for $9.99. My son gets the kids taco with rice and beans, a drink, and fried ice cream for a treat for $6.69. read more

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Great food and service. Kid-friendly. It's been one of our family favorites for 30 years!

I'm sorry but this was the absolute worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. We had to to wait 15 minutes just to receive napkins, we didn't get silverware until after we received our food and when we did my chicken was over cooked and my girlfriend's food had no flavor. The service was terrible, I don't wanna hear about what you all have going on your own personal lives while I am trying to eat my food and enjoy a night out. You will never see me eating here again especially when I can get better service, better food, better atmosphere, and better prices in Williamston. read more

It was my son's graduation from ECU and several families went to Chico's. The service was good and we enjoyed our meals. Will visit again if we are in the area. read more

We enjoyed a delicious dinner here this evening. Our food was hot and delicious and our server, Reed, took great care of us. We always enjoy coming here! read more

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I went to NC Wesleyan in Rocky Mount and some my best memories are at the Chicos right off the river there! Now that I'm living in Greenville, it gives me a chance to go back to something that feels fantastically familiar. I love this place, honestly. The portions are huge, and in the 18 years I've been eating at Chicos, I've never had a bad dish. I suggest saving room for their fried ice cream--it is SO GOOD. Cinnamon, sugar, and honey on a ball of frozen vanilla ice cream...it is life changing. Lol. Their drinks are very good, too. Try the tequila sunrise or the margaritas--or maybe both? Either way, enjoy! read more

Coming from Arizona it's hard to rate Mexican restaurants on the east coast. Nothing has the flavor of the southwest. This place has the usual fare with the exception of pork. That is the one thing missing from the menu. The tomatillo sauce on the enchilada verde had a sweet taste and the rice was bland. All I can say is they need to add more cumin, coriander, and paprika. read more

The worst Mexican food I have ever had in my life. Food was bland and flavorless. Server was terrible as well. Brought food had no silverware. Took an additional 5 minutes to get silverware as she is seen taking orders and servicing other tables. if you want good authentic Mexican food this is NOT the place. read more

I had the shrimp taco which I have had at many different mexican reataurants. These were by far the best I ever ate! Thanks to Mike for remembering me while making my reservations and coming to our table to welcome us and congratulate our graduate! read more

Chico's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

I had heard all the hype on this place and decided to try it out today. Overall was not impressed. The waitress Sami was nice and the food came out fast, but it was bland and not good quality. The taco meat had no seasoning, the beans were tasteless, and the lettuce tasted weird. The chips and salsa were good though. Would not recommend to anyone. Overpriced and not worth the time. I won't mind if I ever return. read more

Awesome place to grab food and drinks with friends! Cool atmosphere and lighting! This place never disappoints!

Great food. Excellent service. The only thing is I wish they would add more meat to the dishes. I orded the "ACP V2" and it was great but it only had a few pieces of chicken with a lot of rice. read more

No Mexican restaurant should have such watered down tasteless salsa. They have one option, it's runny and tasteless. It's literally so devoid of chunks and flavor it's like tomato juice, only less tasty. I'll update review if the food is better. read more

We were in Greenville for a workshop. We were a party of 6. The hostess were kind - we asked if we could sit outside, they checked and said there wasn't space for 6 then apologized. We said no problem. She asked our opinion on booth or table. Then William came to bring our chips. He also apologized that we couldn't get a table outside! Wow! We thought William was going to be out waiter - but it turns out he's only been there a few weeks and isn't fully trained yet. He was awesome - friendly, prompt, amazing customer service. Finally we saw our waiter. I didn't get his name, and I would rather use my review to brag on William. So I will say this - Chico's, get William waiting tables because our waiter had no personality, he mumbled, he wasn't prompt AT ALL and he had no expression. The food was what I expected. Good Food, nice portions. William brought us chips throughout the meal so we wouldn't run out. I would go back if I were back in town. Ask for Williams section! (Disclaimer - I DO NOT know William and he definitely did not ask me to post this haha) read more

Mid Level Mexican, not authentic but the food was good. This is a campus stop for students. Place was clean and the service was good. No free WiFi. read more

Chico's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

Eh, I didn't hate it. Maybe all the hype set unreal expectations for me, but I think it is just ok. First, the restaurant is disjointed and needs to be renovated. As for the food. We ordered the enchilada verde and chicken tacos. The chicken in the enchilada was delicious, it was roasted and pulled and very tender, and the avocado slices were a nice addition. The rest of it was basic refried beans, verde sauce and plain rice, all topped with cheese. The chicken tacos were stuffed full of chicken. Delicious, but again, all the sides were mediocre. When we sat down, our server brought salsa and chips and asked if we wanted queso (I think it is extra?) The queso had started to congeal before it got to the table- so it was hard on the top, milky underneath. It was difficult to eat and kind of gross. It seemed like processed cheese, Velveeta or something. Not a good sign in a Tex-Mex place. We didn't have cocktails, so I think that is why we missed out on what make's people fall in love with Chico's. It is definitely a college town spot to get cheap drinks *and * a bite to eat. read more

Chico's Mexican Restaurant - enchilada verde - Mexican Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

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Tried this place for the first time today and we were extremely dissapointed. Food was bland and way to overpriced. $40 for three people and it was disgusting. I do not recommend please spend your hard earned money elsewhere. read more

This restaurant is in need of a deep cleaning and a major renovation. It looks the same as it did twenty five plus years ago. The dishes we ordered were not good. One star for the friendliness of the waiter. Won't be going back. With all the upgrades in the area you would expect a lot more, over priced for what you get, no wonder it was empty when we went not affordable for the average college kid. Go Pirates! read more

The service was excellent. The food... Well we did not finish the food and left most of it on the plate. They offered us to go boxes and we said yes but only out of courtesy to the waitress. But ended up throwing the food out. read more

This place is the worst. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, or even decent Mexican food, this is the wrong place. Quesadillas are greasy, the taco salad is just a regular salad, and the margaritas are way too weak for Greenville's standards. I ordered a rosé sangria and watched the bartender mix boxes of red and white to make it. Management has also been rude on more than one occasion and the place is in dire need of a renovation. There are much better options for Mexican food and Greenville go-to spots. Also, their salsa has pineapples in it, which I just personally don't enjoy. I guess the actual salsa is ok, but if you're like me the pineapples ruin it. read more

I love the environment here but the food is just not very good. Everything I tried was inauthentic and lacked flavor. The servers were really nice and accommodating but I definitely won't be back here for anything more than a drink. read more

I don't know if you can even classify it as Mexican food. Tastes like everything came out of a can. Taco Bell is probably more authentic.

Always a great place to eat when I'm in G-Vegas. I had the shrimp tacos and certainly recommend them. The staff was friendly and attentive to my needs. I read the other reviews and never experienced what others have. This place is a fixture in Greenville! read more

Chico's Mexican Restaurant - Not ur typical Mexican joint - Mexican Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

We are here from Florida for my Daughters Soccer tourney and we stopped in to have drinks and dinner. Everything was amazing from our server Carolyn to the drinks and dinner. My husband had the shrimp tacos and I have the enchilada verde all amazing! I highly recommend! read more

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This place is bueno, did I say that right? It is conveniently located in the center of Greenville and it even has a door and a parking lot which is a plus. When I walked through the door the aroma did not capture that of a Mexican restaurant rather a hint of dump. One thing I did not like about this place is the fact that you have to wear stilts in order to reach the table because they are so tall. But they make up for it with their chip basket that includes a wholesome 1 chip. I thought my experience concluded there, but then the food came. Biting into my burrito I discovered more peppers and onions than chicken. I ordered a chicken burrito and ended up with a vegan wrap. My bean and cheese burrito was delightful though. :P read more

One of our family's favorite places! Extremely friendly staff and great food. Patio is dog friendly. Great atmosphere!

After reading through some of the reviews, I think it is evident that either you are a Chicos fan....or you just aren't. I am in the first group. We came here on Sunday to celebrate some birthdays in the family. Chicos is are normal gathering spot for birthdays cause they have a room off to the side that fits my family (there is a bunch of us!) -Salsa: I love their salsa! I saw a bunch of complaints about it because it is too watering. I am actually someone who doesnt really like chunky salsa, so a bit more liquidy is great. I think it has a delicious, onion, cilantro taste to it! -Drinks: I was suffering from a pretty epic hangover and didn't order any drinks. However, they have pretty decent drink specials ($0.99 sangria!!!) that I have partaked in the past. -Meal: I decided to go with the soup and quesadilla option (the quesadilla was like 3 triangles so it was smaller). I was actually not a huge fan of the chicken soup but the quesadilla was delish. My husband always gets the shrimp tacos....I had a bite and now know what I am ordering next time. Let's face it, Greenville is inundated with restaurants that are chains. It is nice to go to a place that isn't a chain and have a decent, inexpensive meal. read more