Mike G.
Yelp
Meh. Back in some parts of Texas, Chuy's is associated with really good TexMex. Where we lived, we had several local spots that were so much better. Since moving to Castle Rock, we've had a hard time finding anything that was comparable to good food. So we figured we'd give Chuy's a try. It's real TexMex, so it's got to be better, right?!? Well, not exactly.
First, I'll say that our server, Raine, was prompt, friendly, fairly responsive, and very nice. Chips came out quick. The salsa is way too much chopped tomato, but the creamy jalapeño dressing for dipping was delicious.
We all got the combo fajitas. The first major snafu was when we were told a little while later that they were out of rice. How does a TexMex place run out of rice?!?! Two of us substituted a side of grilled vegetables...zucchini, squash, other peppers, and apparently corn. My wife, who doesn't like that stuff, just chose extra fajita veggies....onions and green peppers. Well, when the orders came, we all got the grilled vegetables, and they were mixed in with the standard fajita vegetables, under the meat. My wife wasn't happy because the way everything was mixed in, it basically made the veggies inedible. Also, since they decided to do our plates the same, they left the beans off my plate as well since my wife and daughter had asked for double rice. Serving sizes were inconsistent, as my wife got a lot more meat than the other two of us. A little jealous at first, I then didn't mind too much because the meat, especially the beef, wasn't that good. All in all, 20 miles to go for mediocre TexMex. Likely won't be in a big hurry to go back, although maybe the classic Chuychanga would be better.