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    Chuy's

    3.9 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Veggies enchiladas plate
    Neha G.

    Feb 21, 2026 review: ------ This is one of my favorite Chuy's location. Ambience is great, both inside and outside patio at the back of restaurant. Parking can be tricky sometimes. Boom boom sauce is the star. The verde vegetarian sauce and deluxe tomatilo are amazing too. You can't go wrong with any of the those. Veggies enchiladas comes with two enchiladas, you can have different sauce for each. Other vegetarian items that we have tried are veggie fajitas, burrito, quesadilla and nachos. Guac is good too and comes in lot of quantity if you order as a side. Their jalapeno ranch is soooo good and goes well with their homemade chips which are very light. They refill the chips, and salsa and ranch as many times as needed. Oh and the best of all- tresleche cake. They run out pretty quick so make sure you ask for it up on arrival and ask them to keep aside one for you if possible. This location is almost always full so make sure you put your name on reservation list ahead of time. Parking can be little tricky on weekends but have plenty of spots in the back so should be able to find in sometime. It's walkable from zilker park location so that's another nice part about this specific Chuy's. Margherita is pretty famous, I haven't tried it but friends always loved it.

    Chicken Flautas
    Hallie S.

    Chuy's is my favorite Mexican food spot in Austin! I love the Barton springs location near South congress as it's cute and homey. When you come here, ALWAYS order the queso - it's the best!! I ordered the chicken flautas for my main dish when we visited and they were amazing. I usually order the boom boom enchiladas but the crunch these had was delicious. We did had to ask our server to turn the fan down, at one point they had it on full blast for some reason, but other than that they brought us a bunch of chips during our meal and were very attentive. If you're in Austin, check out this spot!

    Tex Mex Enchilada
    RoseMary F.

    Tex Mex Restaurant, gotta love it while in Texas. The menu had the "usual" tacos, enchiladas, burritos, etc. Then my eye spotted Tex Mex enchiladas. Well, sign me up! When am I going to be in Texas again? The difference is, the fresh red chili sauce is made in house daily. It is a little thicker with a smoky flavor, which makes for a richer and hearty-tasting meal. I also ordered an extra side of their hand-made corn tortillas to have with the chips and salsa. This was a lively and busy restaurant, the service was really good. The decor was very nice with plants, pottery and art on the walls. They are open 7 days a week from 11AM to 10PM (11PM on Friday/Saturday). Reservations are not accepted, come as you are and expect to wait during peak lunch/dinner hours. Note: You may bring your pet in the outdoor patio, which has picnic tables. Sincerely, Rosemary (California)

    Boom-Boom Pow queso (Queso w/ boom-boom sauce, refried beans, lettuce, pico, jalapeños, sour cream, & guac!!)
    Jean B.

    AMAZING!!! Last time my bf and I came to this Chuy's, we were super overstimulated and vowed to never go again, but after visiting a few other locations around Austin and coming back here- I can confidently say that they by far make the best rice and enchiladas! Their rice is so fluffy and fresh and their enchiladas always come out steaming- never skimping out on the sauce also. For the first time we also finally made it to the weekday happy hour from 3-6 PM and got the $5 "chips 'n' dips" deal with a new queso; the boom-boom queso and it was amazing!! Such a great deal considering the plain queso alone during regular hours is nearing $10...

    Baja Shrimp Tacos
    Evelyn S.

    I've been to multiple Chuy's locations and this one is definitely up there! Great spot for some casual tex-mex and efficient service. There's a decent amount of parking in front and around the back, which is helpful. The interior design/decor is also very colorful and charming. As for the food, my usual go-to order are the Baja Shrimp Tacos (~$14, 5/5): - The shrimp are perfectly crispy! Topped with cilantro, cabbage, and pico de gallo which adds just the right amount of freshness. - Served with Mexican or Green Chile rice (both are great options) and refried beans. - Big portion sizes that will definitely fill you up Would also highly recommend pairing Chuy's creamy jalapeño sauce with their complimentary chips. Will definitely be back the next time I'm craving tex-mex - can always count on having a good time at Chuy's!

    King's *something I forgot the name* item, top of back of menu (9/10), $14.5
    Jonathan K.

    Came on a Saturday afternoon, and they were moderately busy. Plenty of parking located in the back, especially for a restaurant located downtown. This spot is the definition of "keep Austin weird," and is also the original Chuy's! When you enter, feels like you're stepping back in time. Decor is awesome, unique, such as hubcaps on the ceilings. Service was fantastic throughout the visit, kind servers, and great tex-mex. One of my favorite things about this spot is the unlimited chips! They are fresh, light, warm. Dip it in their homemade pico de gallo, with their creamy jalapeño, it's the perfect appetizer and on the house they are also very willing to refill your chips! Don't be shy. King's *something I forgot the name* item, top of back of menu (9/10), $14.5 - Cheese Enchilada + Chicken Green Verde Enchilada + Beef Enchilada + 1 Taco + Queso dipped chips. - so much food it literally comes into plates! It also comes with beans and rice, both of which are pretty standard tasting - overall, don't expect the best tasting food of your life, but do expect to be extremely satisfied with the portion size, quality, and price combo - the enchiladas were all great, soaked in sauce, and very enjoyable. Our favorite was the green Verde enchilada. - taco reminds me a lot of Del taco, which I hold dearly to my heart. Thus I loved their taco haha Overall, 5/5 because of the fun atmosphere, reasonable prices, great service, refillable chips, and delicious sauces, and food. Definitely the epitome of Tex-Mex, and would recommend this to anybody visiting the city.

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    Delores L.

    Chuy's on Barton Springs Road near Zilker Park and Zach Theatre is an institution. It has been open as long as I can remember. It reminds me of the Elvis era with a car on the side of a wall, wild colored wave art in the ceiling and brightly colored hanging lamps. Chuy's is known for its Tex-Mex vibe. My friend and I decided to eat at Chuy's before the Waitress musical (at Zach Theatre around the block from the theatre) as they are known for being quick to deliver your food. My friend ordered an enchilada taco plate and I ordered the two taco plate. Both plates came with Spanish rice and beans. My friend ordered an extra side of guacamole as her plate did not come with it. Literally, 5 minutes later our food was on our table. Chuy's must have a large and amazing staff! The food was tasty, filling and large in portion size (great value). Our server was Texas friendly and took our order pretty quickly after we had sat down. She also, came back to check on us and offered "to go" boxes. With so many folks in the restaurant, we felt like we were always on her radar and she prioritized our service. Chuy's offers indoor and outdoor seating and both were packed. You could hear the light roar of conversations throughout the restaurant because it was so densely packed. However, you could easily engage in a meaningful conversation at your table. Will consider returning, when visiting downtown Austin...

    Happy Hour frozen margarita. Perfect on a hot and humid Texas afternoon.
    Louisa M.

    This being one of the O.G. Chuy's locations, you can't go wrong with the food here. This place just screams "Austin Cool Vibes," and I always make a point to stop in for Happy Hour when I'm in town for the annual SXSW festival. It's sort of a tradition among myself and my friends to meet here at least once, and we always have a blast noshing on tasty queso, guacamole, and getting drunk on large and strong margaritas. Nobody does Tex-Mex food like Austin, and Chuy's is terrific. Yes, it's a chain. Yes, locals will turn their noses up if you tell them you're going here. But get over yourself! The food is so good. And the place is always packed, so it HAS to be filled with SOME locals, LOL! The portions are large (my hubby and I can share an appetizer or two and still leave with leftovers) and the ingredients are high quality. The folks in the kitchen here know how to cook, too, and we have never once been disappointed in either the food or the drinks! They have a very tiny parking lot that fills up, so catch at Uber here if you want less stress (plus, you can drink more if you aren't driving, SCORE)! The inside vibe has a retro, 1950s Texas feel. That's not a great descriptor, but it's the image they project. Think vinyl floors and formica countertops and bright turquoise plastic booths! The biggest caveat here is that it gets loud. Not just LOUD, but LOUD LOUD. You literally cannot hold a conversation here when it's packed, and it's unpleasantly, obnoxiously LOUD with patrons having to scream over each other. We've been here for dinner on a bustling Saturday night, and never ever again. We just sat there and couldn't say a word. It was soooo loud. Looking for a quiet, intimate date night? This ain't your place. It's lively to a fault, but surprisingly, Happy Hour is usually more subdued and chill. Go figure. The Happy Hour specials are good, and you can get big margaritas for cheap prices. Be sure to check their website for hours and current pricing, though. Also, if you go early enough for Happy Hour, you can enjoy some peace and quiet as the restaurant isn't as busy during the daylight hours as it is packed at night. We love Chuy's. From the magically thin and crispy complimentary chips (and super flavorful salsa) to the casual, friendly, and fast service, this Tex-Mex spot remains one of Austin's foodie gems.

    Ellie N.

    Strong margarita, complimentary chips, incredible fajitas which come in a huge portion, what else you want

    Queso
    Haley F.

    Finally went to the original Chuy's! Queso: underwhelming. Extremely unseasoned. For it to have so many things in it (ground beef, pico, & guacamole), I expected it to be much more flavorful. Chips & Salsa: Pretty good! Salsa was on the spicy side tho, just FYI. Boom-Boom Enchilada - Boom-Boom Sauce has great flavorful. I get it every time that I come to Chuy's.

    Rachel T.

    This was our first time to Chuy's! We went here on a day that we were starving and just wanted a lot of food for a cheap price after a long day. It took about 10 minutes to get a table on a weekday evening. I ordered a skinny margarita and my fiance got a strawberry marg. We didn't know what to order! All of the combos seemed like such a deal. My guest ordered the The King's Memorial Combo $15.78 The ultimate feast - seasoned ground beef enchilada with Tex-Mex sauce, chicken enchilada with Tangy Tomatillo sauce, and a cheese enchilada with Roasted Ranchero Sauce, plus a crispy taco and tostada chips dipped in creamy Queso. Served with Mexican or Green Chile rice, and refried beans. This was enough for 3 meals for him! It was so much food and if I ate meat we could totally just share this for dinner. I got the Veggie Enchiladas $12.71: A vibrant mix of spinach, zucchini, grilled peppers and onions, serranos, roasted green chiles, corn & cheese topped with Roasted Ranchero Sauce. Served with Mexican or Green Chile rice, and refried beans. They were really big enchiladas, but I did eat the whole thing. It was exactly what we expected. They also give you ranch with the chips in addition to salsa. They are the light airy chips that are very addicting. We will go back! Loved the quirky interior and shrine to Elvis. Good service. Family atmosphere - tons of kids. The bathroom was a bit of a hot mess though. The one stall in the women's room was broken so a stranger held it for me, and I held it for her. No paper towels. A line of people waiting for just 2 stalls for the whole busy restaurant.

    Spicy Margarita
    Vivek D.

    On our Tex-Mex journey in Austin, everyone kept telling us about the legend of Chuy's. Therefore, I could not resist stopping here for dinner one night to enjoy the Tex-Mex experience. We got here around 8:45 or so on a Sunday evening and surprisingly it wasn't as busy as we thought it would be. The vibe is totally meant for the kids, so I enjoyed feeling young just for a little bit. Service was also super quick too. We ordered guacamole for the table (chips & salsa were included as expected) before ordering the main meal. For me, vegetarian options were a slight bit limited, but I made it work. I wish the Tex Mex sauce had a vegetarian variant, but that's for another time. I got the bean & cheese burrito, but with the ranchero sauce. It was pretty good. I probably should've got the spicier one with green chilies, but that's okay. I also had them make a spicy margarita, which was very nice as that wasn't explicitly on the menu. There were so many jalapeños in it and a generous pour. I appreciated both. All in all - a fun experience.

    Chicken tex-mex enchiladas with red chili sauce
    Tahir N.

    Great place for students to come for a simple Tex-Mex meal "Full Bar" means margaritas and mojitos. Our guest loved her classic 'rita. No negronis or such here. The G&T was meh. The strawberry mojito is best avoided. Every dish is a variant of beans, rice, tortillas, queso and beef/chicken. Vegetarians can find avocados involved. My wife had the boom-boom sauce added to her veggie enchiladas. The heat alleged was an unfounded claim in our experience. For me, I had the red chili sauce and found the salsa served with the chips to have more heat. The chips are nice btw. It's a relatively noisy place on a Friday night. Bright yellow color palette gives a beachy feel. The servers are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. As others have noted this place is great for a visit after Barton Springs. Having come to Chuys for some 30 years I'm glad it's here for others.

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    Ask the Community - Chuy's

    Why did they get rid of the Chile Rellenos?

    They changed the menu for Covid and they still haven't changed it back. I'm not 100% sure they plan to change it back any time soon

    Can you make reservations for the outside seating patio?

    Is there a patio at this location?

    There are two tables out front that serves as the “patio”.

    When will the full menu return?

    We're sorry your favorite item isn't on our current menu! We want to keep Chuy's open and able to serve you during these challenging times. Staffing and supply chain issues are just a few of the many ways this pandemic has impacted our restaurant… Read more

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    La Piscina

    La Piscina

    4.3
    (249 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    Ambiance: 5/5: On the 5th floor of the Proper hotel, so you could some cute rooftop views if you…read moresit in the patio. Restaurant is clean, nice, and feels so fancy. Service: 5/5: We went for dinner an hour before they closed, and the staff was so lovely and would check on us often. Even after they had closed, they offered us another round of drinks and dessert. We did not feel rushed at all. Drinks: 4/5: I ordered the frozen margarita and it tasted pretty good. Not much different from other frozen margs Ive had. Drinks are a bit pricey here. Food: 4.5/5: You get chips and salsa for the table. The green salsa was tasty, but the red was missing flavor and spice. The Shrimp Ceviche was good, but I did expect more flavor/freshness out of the dish. The star of the show was the Chicken fajitas with cheese! The chicken was so juicy and the cheese was so delicious. Every bite I took of my taco was amazing. Probably the best fajitas Ive had in Austin. Cannot wait to eat them again. Overall a bit pricey, but would definitely recommend! Cant wait to be back.

    Real rating is 3.5. Over all food and drinks were great. But there was a random dog running around…read morethe pool area that no one seemed to have control over. Kind of irritating when you're trying to relax. A cabana is the way to go but the seating for the couch slides all over the place. Service was great for how busy they were! Update- apparently the dog's owner is a resident of The Proper.....still not okay to be doing this....but grateful for the waitstaff for trying to manage such rude people

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    Pueblo Viejo

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    Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide…read morevariety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen.

    I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D

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