A Critic Wants Santo to Stick to New Mexican Cuisine - Eater Denver

"Cheery staff, fast service, and large, well-priced menu items make Chuy’s a good spot to fill up, according to food writer Daliah Singer of The Denver Post. But underwhelming taste and under-seasoned dishes make this joint not a top Tex-Mex choice, coming in at a rating of 1.5 stars. Dishes like the ground sirloin chile relleno came up barely fried and “begging for salt and heat,” and entrees like the chicken tomatillo enchiladas — although wrapped in the “lovely surprise” of a classic blue corn tortilla — fell short with a substantial lack of seasoning. Singer found more success with items like the “crispy but light” battered shrimp and the “chicka-chicka boom-boom” enchiladas. She recommends the Chuy gooey — a layered dip with refried beans, queso, guac, and various other toppings — and a fluffy, indulgent tres leches cake that is “the proper way to finish a meal at this over-the-top-eatery.”" - Nisa Sedaghat