Chuy's has several Austin metro locations and I always enjoy the food. The salsa has a great kick to it, and you really can't beat their creamy jalapeño, they serve unlimited of both for free. The restaurants are decorated with so much fun personality, velvet paintings of Elvis, hubcaps covering the ceiling, and all kinds of quirky touches that make it a great place to sit and look around while you eat. They're also consistently clean and the wait staff is usually great. Some of my favorites are the chicken fajita quesadilla, the green chile fried chicken, and the Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom chicken enchiladas. I also really like their homemade tres leches for dessert. It's a spot I keep coming back to when I want something flavorful and reliable. read more

Not a fan of this location. My party was able to check in online and be seated in less than five minutes on a Saturday, which was great. Unfortunately, that's about the only good thing that occurred during our visit. After that, we were seated and only visited by our server a few times for our drink order, food order, and the check. No chip refills, one drink refill, nothing else. Thankfully we didn't need much but it was still odd. The only reason I'm really writing this review is because I found a hair in my food which was entirely off putting. We already had spotty service that evening so I didn't even bring it up, just left what was left on the plate, paid and left. I've never had this happen at any of the other locations and this was the first time this has ever happened at this location. Hopefully their quality standards, cleanliness, and service can improve. read more

First time trying Chuy's, and I didn't even know they started in Austin! I was really pleased with both the pickup experience and the food. Everything was ready quickly, still nice and warm, and the portions were generous. The meal also came with free chips and salsa, which was a great bonus, especially with their reasonably priced menu. I got the famous steak burrito. I'll admit I didn't have super high expectations at first (oh well the Darden ones), but it turned out to be really good. While I was waiting for my order, I noticed lots of people leaving with to-go boxes and big smiles on their faces, and the restaurant was pretty busy too. That's usually a very good sign that people enjoy coming here. Overall, a great first experience. Good food, quick pickup, big portions, and a solid value. I do wish they will roll out mobile app and rewards program so it would be a bit easier and give more incentive to order. read more

Chuy's - steak burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love going to Chuy's during hatch green chili season! The kids and I ate here the other day and they had the boom boom enchiladas with green chili sauce. I had the combo plate with relleno and enchilada with hatch chili sauce and a green chili infused Mexican martini. Our waitress was so attentive, organized, nice, and checked on us frequently. She was super helpful. We were seated inside at a very big booth type round table. Thankfully we were able to walk in and get a seat inside because it was so hot outside. I'm sure I/we will be back here again soon! read more

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Another great lunch ... good food, good service and a reasonable price. The chips and salsa are a good start. The soft tacos with double refried beans are my my go to lunch, topped off with an on the rocks marguerita. Never been let down yet. After reading this review, I think I'll commit myself to go there more often. read more

I've been remiss updating my review. I've come back a number of times since my last review and the restaurant has improved greatly. My dining experiences have been very good. My orders have been correct, as have my beverages. I've also had solid service. Most of the time our servers have had pleasant personalities, but sometimes they are just direct and looking to get the job done. That's fine; serving isn't an exciting profession. I love that Chuy's has monthly frozen drink specials. Recently I've enjoyed Tito's frozen lemonade and a blackberry margarita. So tasty! Needless to say, I'm happy that this location is a solid place to come enjoy some Tex-Mex! read more

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Chuy's sure has gone downhill since the Darden acquisition 2 years ago. I went to the 183 location last weekend for early lunch (11:15). It appeared that the menu suggested that the Hatch Green Chile Festival was going on, but the "featured items" were regular menu items. I tried asking the waitress about it but she'd never heard of the annual "Hatch Festival" that Chuy's has historically had. When my friend and I ordered, we had to tell the waitress what we wanted 3 times...she never wrote any of it down and then when the food came, my food was not what I ordered. read more

This Chuy's is a good one! I don't know how, but the original Chuy's on Barton Springs has nothing on this one. The patio is great and the drinks are always fantastic. The service is 10/10 and at night the atmosphere outside with the lights, trees and landscaping makes you want to stay and keep drinking. read more

Always like this place each time I come to Texas and try to have a meal here. It's friendly staff with great service and very good food Tex-Mex food. always lively feel selection read more

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Our waiter was very nice (tall guy with brown hair). However when I tried to surprise my boyfriend with a birthday thing it was really awkward. I asked the hostess and she wasn't sure if they did something for bday. Then she found my table after about 10 mins just looked at me and said "yes we do" and then walked away. Everyone was confused because I was TRYING to surprise them. Food was good, I enjoyed the al carbo beef tacos a lot and would probably order again. The chicken burrito was very mid but the green chile rice was very good. Salsa was proper spicy. Birthday surprise never came. Margs were not very strong. read more

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Thanks Chuys for ruining our Halloween night. We looked at the website and it said no wait so we didn't check in. Got to the host and Chase said 15-20 minutes. We explained what the website said and he said that's a frequent problem. I asked for the manager because he was so arrogant. He asked why and said he would pass our complaint along to the manager. I know that didn't happen and the host just stood around doing nothing. I asked again for a manager but still no response. I could not be lass happy with this situation. And the food hasn't even arrived yet. No return!! read more

My daughter, granddaughter, and I had a late Saturday lunch at this Chuy's location. We were seated immediately in a booth near the back. Our waitress took our drink orders and came back with beverages, chips and salsa before taking our orders. It took quite some time to get our food. Meanwhile, we enjoyed the complimentary chips and 2 different salsas. I had the chicken flautas, my daughter had deluxe chicken enchiladas and my granddaughter had a kids meal of a bean and cheese burrito. The kids meal included a drink and dessert. My flautas were crispy with tender chicken inside, and came with sides of refried beans and green chile rice, plus scoops of sour cream and guacamole and some shredded lettuce and tomatoes. The beans were way too salty but everything else was good. My daughter enjoyed her enchiladas, and my granddaughter ate about half of her huge burrito. She managed to find room for dessert, an orange push-up (the other choice was vanilla ice cream). All in all, we had an OK meal. Chuy's is consistently pretty predictable, and average as Tex-Mex goes. read more

Chuy's - Chicken Flautas with overly salty refried beans and green chile rice. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This will fill you tf up a for a good price and only gives u a tiny bit of guilt after. Not too much at all read more

Chuy's - Big as yo face burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been coming to Chuy's for about 14 years, from when I was 13 years old until now, and this was honestly the first time I've ever had such a poor experience. The food has always been consistently great, which is why this visit was so disappointing. I was treating a friend to a birthday dinner and using the opportunity to reunite with old high school friends, so I was really looking forward to the evening. Unfortunately, the service made what should have been a special occasion feel like a bust. I don't blame our server at all--she appeared to be covering an entire section by herself and was clearly doing her best. However, it took a very long time for drinks to arrive after they were ordered, and even longer for my friends' drinks after they joined me. Multiple items were forgotten throughout the meal, and everything from ordering to receiving drinks and food took much longer than expected. I believe it was close to an hour before our food arrived. At one point, I got up to look for a host because we were considering moving to a different section. We had not been informed when we were seated that we were in a section that was apparently not full service. When I went to the host stand, no one was there, and our server came up to me and let me know that the food would be out soon. By that point, however, we had already been waiting nearly an hour, and there were still items that had been forgotten or were missing. My friend had her young daughter with her and needed to get home, and I also had a flight coming up and other commitments, so spending that much time waiting was frustrating and inconvenient. The food was excellent as always, but management needs to do a better job staffing busy shifts. One person should not be expected to run an entire section alone on a Friday night, especially during graduation season when the restaurant knows it will be busy. Whether it's full service or not, there needs to be at least one additional person helping. The server was clearly overwhelmed, and both the staff and customers suffered because of it. I hope this was an isolated experience, because after more than a decade of dining here, I've never encountered service this slow before. read more

Amazing customer service from Mr. Reid. Made the experience the best it can be! Will be coming back! read more

Chuy's - Drinks were on point, food was on point. Man let me tell you though, our server Reid was really on top; def made the experience an A+. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I used to order from this location regularly. The last to go order they gave me someone else's food and I had to drive back. Then they gave me the same order that had been sitting there cold without offering anything for their mistake. I placed another curbside order today, after waiting for 20 minutes I came inside to more than 10 people waiting in the small to go order with the one person working errors disappearing into the kitchen for 10 minutes at a time only serving 2 orders and nobody running food out to people waiting in curbside. Do not come to this location unless you want cold food and to wait an hour for a scheduled pick up order. Their system should work without causing this much build up. read more

3rd time in a row that the food never came... Then they even charged me for the drink after waiting over an hour for a taco. Thumbs

Tried one more time. My family has been going to all of the Austin locations of Chuy's for over 40 years, including each new location as they opened. Since the acquisition, Darden keeps eliminating standard serving styles and downgrading items in the name of efficiency. What happened to the chips? They aren't the same and lack the delicious flavor they once had. The flautas are no longer served with ranchero sauce on them - I've been ordering the comida deluxe (in a rotation of other dishes) for decades, and now the flautas are served naked on it? Why? And the beloved Chuy's breading that used to be standard for the chile rellenos is now a generic panko breading like every other chain restaurant in America. It's amazing the inside still looks like Chuy's, considering the newer locations (mueller, for example) aren't the Chuy's vibe at all, but I guess it would be extra work to strip the old decor from the long-standing restaurants that are still making money. Please stop changing the recipes and flavors that made Chuy's Chuy's. It's not a standard Tex Mex restaurant chain -- it was an Austin original that was recognizably different in flavor from the rest of the Tex Mex choices in Austin, but it is rapidly becoming forgettable as Darden continues to cut corners and eliminate stylings that made it memorable for decades. My family will be making memories and building new traditions elsewhere. PLEASE change my mind. read more

Chuy's - Comida Deluxe -- no ranchero on the flautas. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Worst check-in exchange EVER! We signed in online and there wasn't a wait. We got here and the "host" tells us that the online system doesn't really work. We waited... approximately 18 minutes for a table.... We (two of us) then got seated at a round table for 8. There aren't many people here for Halloween night. They have plenty of staff... wtf? The service was horrible. Needless to say, we ordered one app and decided to go... Is this place under new management or what? It WAS a go to place... at this point, I'm not too sure about it. The food was acceptable. Thus, the rating. I'm certainly not excited about coming back any time soon. read more

We came here this weekend with some friends for brunch--first timers though we have been to the original location on Barton Springs. Everything was awesome until our main dishes came out: we got seated right away, dug the quirky vibe, and had a super sweet and attentive server. The frozen marg tasted good and we were beyond impressed by the queso (Torchy's-level good). So, off to a good start! First thing that threw us off was that it was brunch time, and OK fine, there is no dedicated brunch menu, but no eggs AT ALL. Nothing! No migas, no huevos rancheros, nada. Seriously? Why? We settled on two dishes that sounded appetizing but they were really unimpressive when they arrived at the table. You could tell that both had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while because the sauces and the beans had formed a firm kind of film around them. The veggie enchiladas had veggies that were pretty hard so that was unpleasant, but we did like the sauce and the beans and rice were pretty good despite the fact that they were supposed to come out with cilantro rice and didn't. The King's Memorial Combo (previously The Elvis Presley?) was better, but nothing on the plate--and there were plenty of items--truly sang. We had a great time and might be inclined to come back for apps and drinks when the weather is nicer since they have decent outdoor space, but we wouldn't go out of our way for it. Three stars. read more

I did an Uber Eats order, which heavily limits/overcharges options for the food. However, I called and spoke with Barbara, and she was very gracious about helping me adjust what I ordered. She is fantastic - Managers, as a previous Chuy's employee, she is top-tier! read more

I've ordered here a few times when catering in some food for office lunch and learns as part of my job. Whenever my groups request fajitas, Chuys is almost always my go to. This location is very convenient for me too. I use the curbside option and my order is brought to my car. The staff is always friendly and my order is accurate every time which is all you can ask for. There have been a few times I've ordered where I've had to wait 15-20 minutes after it was promised, but I plan ahead and order a little earlier just in case that issue does come up. They are always busy with to go orders starting at 11am so plan ahead! Will definitely order here again! read more

Chuy's is an OG Austin TexMex vibe. Is their food the best in the world? No. Does it hit the spot? Absolutely - especially that jalapeño ranch and Boom-Boom sauce. Pair that with some fun little drinks (margaritas) and you have yourself a good time. Our server was great! Always get the chips and salsa with the jalapeño ranch. Order some happy hour $5 queso (M-F, 3-6pm) if you want the absolute trio of dips (warning: you may get full just on this). You're safe with anything from the menu for entrees. We love their "big as yo' face" burritos and the Chicka-Chick-Boom-Boom enchiladas. No reservations needed but you can hop on the waitlist online if it's busy. Plenty of parking in their spacious lot, and outdoor patio seating is available. read more

Chuy's - Tres leches - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ordered lunch for my team at work and the chicken fajitas were some of the best I've ever had. They didn't skimp on chips or sauces, which is super important to us! Great job, all! read more

Met up with some friends at Chuy's for dinner and it was so good! I've been a few times before and I've always liked the dishes I've had. The vibe is nice and the service is pretty good. It's also a lot of food for pretty good prices. read more

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amazing service, server brought extra cilantro dip without us even asking. vibes are always high and the food is even better! read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Amazing place and definitely try the jalapeno martini!!!! It's completely amazing I loved it. Great food as well and all around is a 5 Star for me and my family. read more

First of all, I love the food here, and everyone in my family knows that. I thought the paintings in this location were fun and silly and it really added to the vibe, I wish there were more locations that showed the culture and joyfulness that this place does. But I have complaints: We had Axel as our waiter, and she made a few mistakes. She got my order wrong twice, she forgot to give us napkins, and she only gave us 4 plates when there were 5 people. But you might notice that this is a 5 star review, and that's because Axel was able to recognize her mistakes, and try and fix them the best she could while keeping a beautiful smile and joyful aditude. That is a skill very few people have, and she is a great human being and a roll model for many. Thank you -Jollie read more

Very good! 5.0 - chips & salsa 4.5 - beef tacos al carbon 4.0 - facility 3.0 - service (nice but slow & imprecise) 3.0 - drinks (no draft beer) read more

Came to Chuy's tonight with my family. We had a join the wait list and was given a 20 -30 minute wait. 90 minutes later we are still waiting for a table. I never come here unless my kids want to eat here. The back half in the restaurant is closed. There were three parties of 10 or more in front of us along with three parties of 5. No way we're getting a table within 20-30 minutes. Dont mind waiting for really good food but this is average food at best. Will not return. read more

First time at this location. Plenty of parking located right off 183. Friday evening it's a busy place. Advised the hostess party if 3. Thirty minute wait, understandably @6:30P. We asked if we could eat at the bar and the hostess advised us first come first serve. I questioned if the tables at the bar were also first come first serve and she couldn't give me a direct answer. I was able to find a staff member in the bar area and he confirmed yes. Open tables! The wait to get a drink at the bar was a little too long not even acknowledged standing there for five minutes. Maybe they just need more bartenders. Ordered my usual Mexican martini it's pre-mix so not my favorite. We probably waited 10 minutes and a table opened up Elijah our very gracious waiter, cleaned it off for us and began bringing us chips and their famous jalapeños salsa. I poured my Mexican martini in my glass and the entire thing spilled out. The cap fell off. We cleaned it up not a big deal. The problem was when I addressed it with the bartender and she questioned me where this happened and did I want another drink? A better response would've been, I'm sorry. Let me make you another drink. Not impressed by the food Chalupa that was all tortilla and a little bit of chicken I think. Very dry rice and beans. It's a very appealing restaurant to the eye. Did I mention their jalapeño ranch dip read more

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Unfortunately I agree with the recent reviews of this place. We use to love coming here, but lately the place is too busy even checking in online and being told it'll only be 30 minutes (it takes up to 50+ minutes when they say that). We decided that we loved the food but needed a change from dining in, so we opted for carry out. Unfortunately, what use to be great has gone sour as well with our food having smaller portions than what they use to serve, yet we're paying the same price for a full. For example, they no longer fill up their to go soups like they use to when paying for large, and the soup is barely anything just small bits when you use to be able to have chunks of the various veggies and chicken. (Picture of recent soups bought, but this has become the norm). In their defense once you are seated, their service is good, and the food is delicious. But for now, we're shelving our love for Chuys in hopes that these issues are just an off season. read more

Chuy's - Use to be filled with veggies and chicken! Now for $10+ a cup you get this, which is barely any veggies or chicken. Not worth it - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oh my... The drinks are okay at best, but food is...womp. Don't go here hungry. I asked our waitress for green salsa and she brought us the ranch they use on the side salads (also, don't bother substituting a side for a taco salad or one of their other themed salads, they're going to bring you a wet pile of lettuce that even chilis side salad would run laps around). I remember going to Chuy's a few years back and not liking the experience, I chose to side with the 3.5 stars because competitors with better Tex mex were rated LOWER than this place but I was so, SO wrong. Chipotle could single-handedly send this place to pasture if they ever offered alcoholic drinks. It's rare I write a review like this but buyer beware. Restraint environment/decor looks like the food is going to slap you into next year (in a good way), so props for that. read more

Food was amazing Place was not busy and we had to wait for a table The patio area was not cleaned up. Trash was just there in the walkway- the employees just kept walking over it. We had to ask them to clean that up. read more

Chuy's - Trash in the walkway - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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As usual, Chuy's can't disappoint you ever! Loved their veggies options, starting from loaded nachos as appetizers to enchiladas and fajitas. I like that they provide flexibility to add one more enchiladas (which the sauce of your choice). This becomes great when sharing between two people. And of course! Nobody can beat them on price with this quality and taste. 4 variety of vegetarian sauce! Wow! Chuy's was the reason I fell in love with tex-mex food. read more

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sat at the bar. didn't catch their names. but the short haired bigger woman had the absolute worst attitude with us over asking for the most simplest things. (ex. more puree in our marg. more water. some sauce) right in front of our face. it was obvious she got hurt but come on you're a grown woman act ur age not like a 2 year old. but the other bartender was great! read more

Sally has the best customer service! The ambiance was nice and chill in the back. Then, she offered dipping sauces for us to try. Overall, the food was extra tasty and best Tex Mex! read more

Chuy's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

My family and I had dinner at Chuy's on Friday night and the food was delicious and the ambiance pleasant, as always, but I wanted to also compliment our waitress, Lee, who paid just the right amount of attention to us and our needs. She exhibited a keen sense of when to check in and interact with us, and when not to. She was very pleasant, up-beat, and everything one could ask for in a waitress. She also made great drink suggestions, including dialing up the heat for me when I wanted a spicy Mexican martini. We'll be back again, and hope to have Lee as our waitress. read more

This place used to be amazing.. but now it's just a boring chain of vanilla every day Tex mex. They used to have tributes to Elvis on his birthday, free cake, and discounts if you dressed up as Elvis. They did away with all of that and the Elvis fried chicken, and now you can literally visit any of the million Tex mex restaurants and you'll get the same exact food. Big fat giant thumbs down to you Chuys!!! read more

I love going to Chuy's any chance I can get. Despite the fact that their menu was downsized thanks to 2020, the quality of the food has absolutely not changed, and that's a good thing. The Wife loves getting her cheese enchiladas and I love the 'big as your face' burritos, and it's always great. The creamy jalapeño dip is a must by the way. This is the main Chuys location that I frequent and that is not going to change. read more