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Chuy's Tex-Mex
Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Zilker, Austin
"I 2nd the request for creamy jalapeno dip - AWESOME!"(18 Tips)
"The specials during Hatch Green Chile month are fantastic."(5 Tips)
"their Hatch Green Chile festival!"(4 Tips)"Great atmosphere and yummy Tex mex"(6 Tips)
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1Harold WillisMay 28, 2013Creamy 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.
Austin ChronicleJune 19, 2013With 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, 2017Came 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!
Daisy ZookApril 1, 2019Had 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.
BingJuly 24, 2012There 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
AmandaSeptember 5, 2014Has 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 GrismerMay 30, 2018The 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!
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!
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 SwansonJune 29, 2012Had 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 News NetworkJune 30, 2012Chuy'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!- Social News NetworkJune 3, 2012Don'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.
Erin GDecember 23, 2016We 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 :)
Daniel McDonoughMarch 12, 2015Possibly the best fish tacos I've ever had. Also get the jalapeño ranch dip with your chips.
Laura SenchFebruary 23, 2015Everything was great here- stacked enchiladas, chicken fajitas, baba tacos, queso and salsa. Authentic and not overwhelmingly salty.
- Angela MauroAugust 5, 2016Love the Appetizer Plate and any of their green chiles during their Hatch Green Chile festival! And of course margaritas!
Laughing SquidFebruary 21, 2012Look 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 KotykJuly 13, 2012There 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 PortraitsFebruary 11, 2014Love 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 HutchinsonSeptember 23, 2016Go to Chuys. It will break you and you will like it. Beef fajitas are out of this world.
Steve PolandJuly 14, 2015Get the tres leches desert here- the best in the world. No need to eat here- just come for that dessert.
Andee Derby-AguileraJuly 16, 2017Got the shrimp and cheese relleno with a side salad/cilantro lime vinaigrette.. STELLAR☆☆
Montanna SmithAugust 28, 2014I 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.
BoggyFebruary 19, 2018Good food specially house special taco was delicious for reasonable price. Nice staff.
Jeffrey CarpenterAugust 19, 2015Green chile sauces are not vegetarian sadly. But the rice and beans are! And you can get fresh roasted green chiles in anything.
Ailie ChangMay 12, 2016Creamy jalapeño ranch and Queso with chips. Fill up on that and get a Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Jose PienknaguraJuly 14, 2017Chips and fajitas are true Mexican delights. Good service and superb food.
- 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.
Barrett LaneApril 22, 2013Happy hour from 4-7. $4 Margs and free chips with unlimited salsa, beef, and queso. Effing magical.
Zac SniderJanuary 2, 2013Best 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.
Julia KApril 20, 2013Chica chica boom boom enchiladas are fantastic! Not too spicy. You can handle it unless you're an amateur.
Pearson - Always LearningFebruary 28, 2014Tex-Mex perfection. Get the Elvis Memorial Combo Platter with a New Mexican Martini. Don't forget the queso!
Divya MulanjurJanuary 11, 2016New Mexican martini and chicka chicks boom boom. And chips and queso. That'll keep you going for a whole day.
Greg Y.June 22, 2012Order the steak fajitas. Order them for 1, order them for 2, order them for a zoo... Just as long as you order them... Seriously!
The Sampler Platter is amazing and more food than one person can handle. Great when you can't decide on one thing.
Tyler JanikJanuary 29, 2015Get the chuychanga(add the boom boom sauce) it will make your stomach proud of you.
Free nacho bar during happy hour, M-F 4-7p! Clear eyes, full tummies, can't lose!- Social News NetworkJuly 1, 2012One of the only places that has a happy hour on Fridays. Less than $4 for margs until 7 pm every weekday
Charro beans and rice with salsa ranch a tortillas! 3$ and perfect after Barton Springs
Eat half your meal & save room for the tres leches. You can thx me later
George FotopoulosDecember 17, 2018Fajitas and margaritas at the original location. Does not get more Texan than that
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"One of the best mexican food joints in Austin! They have great happy hour deals, and the Del Mar Enchiladas are to die for! Plus, the atmosphere is great. Can't go wrong at this restaurant."
Social News Network - 7.9
"Excellent food and the fire roasted salsa is outstanding. Just wish the music was lower on the inside."
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