03/22/08

Great Tex-Mex with an Austin Nuance

by pigletpuff71

I love this place. The food is delicious. It has an idiosyncratic Austin feel. For example, they wrap their silverware in sealed wax-paper sleeves and the waitstaff is virile and youngish, attentive college types. Chips are light, not greasy, and you have a choice of salsas. I love the fresh cut salsa made with tiny bits of tomato, jalapeno, onion, etc. It's delicious and tastes fresh, organic. Ask for the "Boom Boom" sauce (it's a delicious cheesy dip used in some of their entrees).

I always order the veggie enchiladas. Spanish rice is very good.

This is great Tex-Mex food with an organic Austin nuance. Great margaritas. The patio is small, but if you chance to get there on a breezy evening, it's worth waiting to sit outside.

• Pros: Reliable Tex-Mex with a flair that will appeal to new or unfamiliar palates also
• Cons: Can get crowded, uncomfortable wait area

04/11/07

Only place in town with Green Chili...

by aaukema68

I moved here from Colorado, and was very bummed at Texas' version of Mexican food--but then I found Chuy's!! It's okay, I can stay here now... they not only have the green chili that I love, but two different versions of it, regular and Hatch green chili sauce... the food is great, the service is great, the only bad thing is that there is usually a pretty big wait, no matter what night you go. I guess that they just need to open more of them!

• Pros: Green chili sauce, Great service, Great happy hour
• Cons: Almost always a Wait

11/20/06

Great overall Texas experiance!

by turbodiesel

The thing I like best about Chuy's are the Texas Martini's. If you never had a stuffed olive before you've got to try the Texas Martini. Too bad there aren't more Chuy's in San Antonio. You can travel all over Austin and run into one! This one is inconvinently located on a busy intersection near 281 and 1604. It's the worst to try to get there before 6 pm for happy hour drinks! The food, atmosphere, and drinks are well worth the wait. If you are looking for something different try the shrimp releno. They have a pretty good veggitarian selection too, try the guac soft tacos. I also recommend ordering the creamy jalapeno sauce when they drop off your chips, it's on request only!

• Pros: great food, drinks, and price
• Cons: heavy traffic area, long waits on weekends