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    Mari Chuy's

    4.1 (629 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Bistec beef plate, very meh
    Suzanne A.

    The bistec beef plate was not familiar with an almost Chinese food like sauce of tomatoes and corn starch. It was almost clear rather than a dark, thick strew sauce The beef was thin, cooked and cut into squares like the thickness of a ham or bacon. The lettuce was placed next to the hot and was ruined with the heat of the sauce. The beans and rice was good. Would NOT have it again. I like the atmosphere and so very disappointing.

    Burnt fajitas

    Gross fajitas was burnt cheese dip /queso no good rice was no good either service sucked after she brought us our food she never came back to table we were the only ones there too i waited 15 minutes went and found her watching her phone do not recommend

    Allyson L.

    Good portion sizes. Food is priced well for what you get. Ordered a burrito and it was pretty big. It fed me for like 3 meals. I just wish it automatically came with like pico de Gallo inside it. Appetizers were good too. The queso was really good.

    Peter H.

    Went out for a Friday date night and while walking through midtown my wife and I decided to go to Mari Chuy's as we have not been there for several years. I've always appreciated the location and setup of this midtown location. The summer is especially nice with the outdoor patio. It was very quiet for a Friday night which seemed strange as it was about 7:30, maybe a little too cold for most people! But fine with us as there was plenty of tables and the service was quick. We ordered some margaritas and they mentioned adding an order of Guacamole to start. Always hard to say no to fresh guac, which was good and a nice addition with the provided chips and Pico Salsa. Margaritas were good, nice large serving on the rocks. They didn't offer the option for blended, but after reading some other reviews sounds like it is an option. On the rocks was fine with us though, just mentioning it for others. Both my wife and I decided to order Combo plates, I ordered the Carne Asada Wet Burrito and my wife ordered the 2 taco plate with chicken. The Wet Burrito is huge, but it wasn't very flavorful. Basically a burrito stuffed with asada, and the sauce didn't add too much flavor surprisingly. The tacos were fresher and more flavorful. Beans and rice were standard, but a nice addition for the wet burrito. Overall a great experience and nice dinner out. My critique of the combo plates should be taken lightly, I would compare them to any other typical Mexican restaurant and the prices are comparable. I'm looking forward to trying some of their specialty dishes next time!

    Chips and salsa
    Sara C.

    Stopped in for an early dinner on a Saturday. As it was early, it wasn't very busy and we were seated right away. Service was very friendly, quick, and attentive. I had ordered the peach margarita. Boy was a surprised by the size of the margarita that came out! I was not disappointed, and it was very tasty but beware if you're driving (LOL)! The chips and salsa to start were tasty. The chips were warm as if they were right out of the oven which was a nice touch. I ordered the chicken enchiladas which were tasty and my husband had the shrimp burrito which he enjoyed. The whole restaurant is cute and i love the indoor outdoor vibes. We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu and we'll probably try the south reno location as well!

    Vibrant colors
    Ryan W.

    Mari Chuys: good tacos, vibrantly decorated establishment, and excellent service. This was my first time at Mari Chuys. I've been to some other restaurants in this plaza but honestly didn't know they existed. We figured we should give them a try. Upon walking in we were warmly greeted by the owners. The restaurant is painted in really vibrant and bright colors. The restaurant is also clean and looks like they can accommodate groups of varying size. It also appears that there's outdoor seating. Ambiance 5/5 Service: From the greeting to all of the waitstaff everyone was super friendly and polite. They answers any questions we had and refilled our waters multiple times without needing to be flagged down. 5/5 Food: I'm a big fan of street tacos. The ingredients in mine tasted fresh. The meat was tender and the food was pretty good overall. I couldn't quite place my finger on it though something was missing from the seasoning. Maybe more citrus or heat? By no means am I a taco expert but it was a few tiers down from my favorite taco place in Reno. 4/5 Also great chips. If you're in the midtown area consider coming here for some pretty decent tacos and great chips. The price point is a little more than some of their competitors but the service is excellent!

    Amy M.

    We had such a great time Sat night! We arrived early and it wasn't too busy yet. The atmosphere and decor is so fun! It's a little small but they have outside seating if the weather is nice. The staff is phenomenal! So sweet! It was a friends birthday and they treated her so special and sang to her too. The food was decent. I felt it lacked a little flavor. I like salted chips so I just added it myself. I had a wet carne asada burrito, and it was very good, the sauce just needed a tad more flavor for my liking. All in all the night was a success.

    Fajitas
    Karen D.

    Love this place for the ambience, the food is just OK. Love coming here Kuz the music is good and they always have street performers around in that cul de sac it's fun to people watch Food-wise: fajitas r a bit dry, But the tacos were alright, and their margaritas r pretty yum I think they have a location At Rancharrah, in Sparks, and even in the airport, I haven't tried any of the other locations Kuz they don't seem as fun as this location

    Kiana M.

    Food was amazing, service was friendly and fast. Portions are so big as well! We couldn't finish it all. Also the atmosphere is beautiful, love all the artwork.

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    Cam S.

    Great service and authentic food. Fresh ingredients and a full bar. Clean & festive decorations. Would recommend for family & friends. The Margs were delicious

    Great hospitality! Food is divine. Presentation flawless
    Leslie G.

    Very well deserved the vegetables fresh and very flavorful every bite counts! Very well handed and modest

    Christian D.

    I got the nacho supremos it looked very delicious and it was delicious if you ever want any delicious nachos come stop by.

    Entrance to the restaurant

    Hidden gem. What a great place. The food was excellent staff was wonderful Will definitely come back Sergio was a great host The ambiance was fantastic

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    Thanks for the feedback, Allyson. We hope to see you again soon.

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    Thanks for taking the time to dine with us, Ryan!

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    Glad to hear the evening was a success, Amy! Salud!

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    Thanks for dining with us, come see us again soon!

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    Really tasty-looking photos! Thanks for coming in, Cam!

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    Great photo, Leslie! Hope to see you again soon.

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    We're glad you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by Christian!

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    Thanks for dining with us, Pam!

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    Great photos! Thanks for the love, Stephanie!

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    Great photo! Thanks for dining with us, Julia!

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    Great photo! Thanks Sarah!

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    We're glad you love our horchata! Thanks for the love, Lynn!

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    Thanks for dining with us, Theresa!

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    Thanks Francis!

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    Great photo of the margarita! Thanks for dining with us. Salud!

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    Glad to hear it, Danielle! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Gluten free menu?

    Sorry not sure, I would think so but suggest you call and ask directly! Are Margaritas gluten free?

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