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Chuy's Tex-Mex

Chuy's Tex-Mex

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Zilker, Austin
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    Profile P.
    "I 2nd the request for creamy jalapeno dip - AWESOME!"(18 Tips)
    Colin
    "The specials during Hatch Green Chile month are fantastic."(5 Tips)
    Angela M.
    "their Hatch Green Chile festival!"(4 Tips)
    Erin F.
    "Great atmosphere and yummy Tex mex"(6 Tips)
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  • 1Harold W.
    1Harold WillisMay 28, 2013
    Creamy jalapeño is really jalapeño ranch. Very good. I listened to every tip and was not disappointed at all. Strawberry margarita, tomatillo sauce and tortilla soup. Thanks everyone.
    Upvoted Oct 15
  • Austin Chronicle
    Austin ChronicleJune 19, 2013
    With hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet Elvis, this is Austin-style Tex-Mex at its tacky, funky best. It's almost always busy, but the creamy queso and chips is worth the wait.
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    letajanelleSeptember 3, 2017
    Came on the last day of their green chile festival. The chile relleno was seriously the best I've ever had. Albert our server was outstanding! Was a great experience all around!
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    Daisy ZookApril 1, 2019
    Had the chicken fajitas, taco al cabon (with chicken and beef) and their special/fav dish with boom boom sauce. All were great. Chicken very well marinated.
  • Bing
    BingJuly 24, 2012
    There is no shortage of great restaurants in Austin, but Chuy's definitely has to be on this list for sure. Ask for creamy jalapeno dip to go with the chips when they bring them out." – Darryl Kotyk
  • Amanda
    AmandaSeptember 5, 2014
    Has stayed true to its excellent self. Strawberry margaritas, creamy jalapeño for the chips and the number 9 lite plate rank high for me here. Love their complimentary chip/queso/salsa bar.
  • Alex G.
    Alex GrismerMay 30, 2018
    The food was not great, and the neither was the drink I had. But the service was perfect! My waitress was awesome, the bar tender was awesome, the manager was even awesome too!
  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole McAfeeApril 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the creamy jalapeño ranch (complimentary) with your chips and salsa. I also recommend the boom boom enchiladas--just a hint of heat and a lot of delicious!
  • Sascha E.heart icon on user image
    Sascha Endlicher, M.A.March 31, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    You have to be there for the Green Chile Festival, but it's really spicy! It's too hot for some people, so before you order a big plate, ask the staff if there is a way to try a little of it first.
  • Jen S.
    Jen SwansonJune 29, 2012
    Had the house special steak burrito...soooo good! The chips and salsa are excellent too. Good portions, great prices, in a fun, friendly and quirky atmosphere. Service was great too.
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkJune 30, 2012
    Chuy's is open late on Fridays and Saturdays 'till 11 o'clock! That's pretty late for a sit down restaurant. If you have an appetite, get the Big as Yo' Face burrito covered in creamy jalapeno sauce!
  • Erin G.heart icon on user image
    Erin GDecember 23, 2016
    We thought this would be a great option before Parade of Lights...and so did everybody else. It was PACKED, but the staff members were efficient and friendly :)
  • Social N.
    Don't miss out on the creamy jalapeno. Also, this location can get packed around primetime, but they're open late! Swing by around 9 or 10 on a Saturday night for a very short wait.
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel McDonoughMarch 12, 2015
    Possibly the best fish tacos I've ever had. Also get the jalapeño ranch dip with your chips.
  • Cenk G.heart icon on user image
    Cenk GümüşcüoğluMarch 12, 2018
    Good, spicy Tex-Mex. Not fancy but cozy enough to enjoy with friends.
  • Laura S.heart icon on user image
    Laura SenchFebruary 23, 2015
    Everything was great here- stacked enchiladas, chicken fajitas, baba tacos, queso and salsa. Authentic and not overwhelmingly salty.
  • Jole P.heart icon on user image
    Jole PDecember 27, 2015
    Super good enchiladas and be sure to get the queso app and jalapeño ranch
  • Angela M.heart icon on user image
    Angela MauroAugust 5, 2016
    Love the Appetizer Plate and any of their green chiles during their Hatch Green Chile festival! And of course margaritas!
  • Laughing Squid
    Laughing SquidFebruary 21, 2012
    Look for the headshot of El Vez. They have a photo booth but it's almost always broken. Put the little round sticker from your silverware on the ceiling in the back room. Also: try the sopapillas.
  • Darryl K.
    Darryl KotykJuly 13, 2012
    There is no shortage of great restaurants in Austin, but Chuy's definitely has to be on this list for sure. Ask for creamy jalapeno dip to go with the chips when they bring them out.
  • Profile P.heart icon on user image
    Profile PortraitsFebruary 11, 2014
    Love em! Just wish they would bring back the mushrooms, the chick quesadilla just isn't the same. I 2nd the request for creamy jalapeno dip - AWESOME!
  • Adam H.heart icon on user image
    Adam HutchinsonSeptember 23, 2016
    Go to Chuys. It will break you and you will like it. Beef fajitas are out of this world.
  • Steve P.
    Steve PolandJuly 14, 2015
    Get the tres leches desert here- the best in the world. No need to eat here- just come for that dessert.
  • Andee D.heart icon on user image
    Got the shrimp and cheese relleno with a side salad/cilantro lime vinaigrette.. STELLAR☆☆
  • Montanna S.heart icon on user image
    Montanna SmithAugust 28, 2014
    I try queso at every restaurant that offers it, so far Chuy's and Torchy's are the only places with queso I will go out of my way for.
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    BoggyFebruary 19, 2018
    Good food specially house special taco was delicious for reasonable price. Nice staff.
  • Jeffrey C.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey CarpenterAugust 19, 2015
    Green chile sauces are not vegetarian sadly. But the rice and beans are! And you can get fresh roasted green chiles in anything.
  • Ailie C.heart icon on user image
    Ailie ChangMay 12, 2016
    Creamy jalapeño ranch and Queso with chips. Fill up on that and get a Chicken Tortilla Soup.
  • Jose P.
    Jose PienknaguraJuly 14, 2017
    Chips and fajitas are true Mexican delights. Good service and superb food.
  • Cheapism
    CheapismFebruary 18, 2011
    Happy Hour is from 4-7pm and offers $2.25 domestic beers and $3.50 house margaritas. With the purchase of a drink you get unlimited tortilla chips, beans, salsa, queso, and taco meat. Read more
  • Sascha E.heart icon on user image
    Sascha Endlicher, M.A.March 31, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    There are often long wait times on the weekend. If you are in town and just want to pay them a visit, try your luck weekdays between 2pm and 5pm.
  • Jason L.heart icon on user image
    Jason LeibowitzFebruary 10, 2019
    It’s Tex Mex - very cheesy and saucy, but tasty.
  • Barrett L.
    Barrett LaneApril 22, 2013
    Happy hour from 4-7. $4 Margs and free chips with unlimited salsa, beef, and queso. Effing magical.
  • Zac S.
    Zac SniderJanuary 2, 2013
    Best tex-mex in Austin. You'll want to put the queso in your veins. Bush twins infamously got arrested for using fake id's here.
  • Pearson - Always Learning
    Pearson - Always LearningFebruary 28, 2014
    Tex-Mex perfection. Get the Elvis Memorial Combo Platter with a New Mexican Martini. Don't forget the queso!
  • Divya M.heart icon on user image
    Divya MulanjurJanuary 11, 2016
    New Mexican martini and chicka chicks boom boom. And chips and queso. That'll keep you going for a whole day.
  • Greg Y.
    Greg Y.June 22, 2012
    Order the steak fajitas. Order them for 1, order them for 2, order them for a zoo... Just as long as you order them... Seriously!
  • Julia K.
    Julia KApril 20, 2013
    Chica chica boom boom enchiladas are fantastic! Not too spicy. You can handle it unless you're an amateur.
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    AVNovember 23, 2018
    Best beans I have ever had, worth any kind of flatulence.
  • joshua s.
    joshua sowardsDecember 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Sampler Platter is amazing and more food than one person can handle. Great when you can't decide on one thing.
  • Jennifer R.
    Jennifer RuizAugust 3, 2018
    Yummy Tex-Mex Place. Hit up their Happy Hour for a free nacho bar!
  • Tyler J.heart icon on user image
    Tyler JanikJanuary 29, 2015
    Get the chuychanga(add the boom boom sauce) it will make your stomach proud of you.
  • Kate K.
    Kate KniejskiSeptember 23, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Free nacho bar during happy hour, M-F 4-7p! Clear eyes, full tummies, can't lose!
  • Social N.
    One of the only places that has a happy hour on Fridays. Less than $4 for margs until 7 pm every weekday
  • Lilyheart icon on user image
    LilyOctober 19, 2019
    Homemade flour tortillas dipped in queso is life-changing.
  • Philip G.
    Philip GennaroApril 30, 2014
    This place is so good. I loved the steak burrito. Spicy, tender, good.
  • Hannah W.
    Hannah WoodySeptember 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Charro beans and rice with salsa ranch a tortillas! 3$ and perfect after Barton Springs
  • Cindy L.
    Cindy LoJune 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Eat half your meal & save room for the tres leches. You can thx me later
  • Mercy J.
    Mercy JamesDecember 31, 2012
    CHUYS IS ON TOP OF THE BURRITO GAME BEAN AND CHEESE WITH RANCHERO SAUCE EVERY DAY
  • George F.heart icon on user image
    George FotopoulosDecember 17, 2018
    Fajitas and margaritas at the original location. Does not get more Texan than that
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