Chuy's
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Most Recent Reviews
I had the most wonderful, accommodating server and bartender! As soon as I asked if the Chips were corn or flour, he asked if I had a gluten allergy and began checking things for me. I felt so understood and protected. Usually Mexican restaurants are pretty safe for me, but Chuy’s uses a lot of marinades and thickeners that are not gluten free. He was so nice and so helpful, getting me options of nachos made with plain roasted chicken or grilled shrimp, and cheese sauces not made with thickeners. He was wonderful. Even though Chuy’s doesn’t have a ton of gluten free options on the menu, I had an amazing meal of shrimp nachos with great sauces because he was willing to help me. Most appreciated!
All their meat is marinated in beer so no meat is gluten free and it took years to figure this out after telling them I was gluten free and asking for options. Beware!
As soon as we got there the manager was at the front desk my husband mentioned I have celiac’s disease. He made use to place me with someone who understood and gave us the gluten menus. It was fabulous.! The waitress was very aware of what was needed. And the manager checked on us.
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Chuys does have a gluten free menu. I eat there at least 5 days a week. There is sereval options and they can switch ingredients to make for an free.
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They have a separate gf menu. Not too many choices but what they have is delicious. Staff was knowledgeable.
I have heard they marinate all their meat in beer but I always get the Tex mex enchiladas with rice and beans and substitute the Tex mex sauce for a cilantro cream sauce (I forget what it’s called). I haven’t had any problems with that. I don’t eat the chips though as I’ve heard they use a shared fryer.
Were pretty knowledgeable. They helped me find something gluten free I could eat.
I had the boom boom chicken with rancherito sauce. Tortillas were corn and all the sauces are gluten free. Good food.
Do not eat at this place if you are Celiac or avoiding gluten. Everything is marinated in beer.
Do NOT eat here if you have any type of gluten intolerance.
You don’t have a GF menu if you can’t offer a meal! Most frustrating experience when you are excluded from almost every item in the place. reminds me of how fast food restaurants list their condiments as GF. That does not mean you have a GF menu. Don’t waste your time.
Barely anything is gf.. the chicken is marinated in beer and the rice isn’t even GF.. most of the sauces are not GF. They couldn’t guarantee that anything wouldn’t be cross contaminated. I got something with unmarinated chicken and beans and it was not worth it.
Not many options, especially for a “Mexican” restaurant. Staff not knowledgeable.
The only been thing they could guarantee being gluten free was their house salad, and that was discussing.
They haven't changed their menu in 5 years. Great if you are GF and a vegetarian. Otherwise most limiting Mexican restaurant ever!
Manager very helpful and knowledgeable. They are more GF friendly at this Chuys than other locations. Chips, rice, shredded chicken, ranchero sauce, jalapeño dip (served with chips), salsa, beans all GF.
Also has a Dairy Free Menu. Claim possible cross-contamination, as no dedicated GF kitchen area.
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I was nervous to eat here because I’d seen the reviews that they aren’t gluten friendly, but I was invited to go for a friend’s bday dinner and decided to try it. I called ahead of time and they were able to give me a list of things that were safe: the rice, beans, and any enchilada dish that doesn’t have marinated meat.
When I arrived, I let our waiter know about my allergy and my concerns, and he was extremely helpful and willing to double check with the chefs. I ordered chicken enchiladas and had no reaction. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by the positive experience.
Queso is not gluten free! Every time I have gone and had enchiladas, I have had problems. Way too risky to return to.
Fryers are not celiac safe. The staff was very helpful and the manager came out to speak to me about the fryers. Lots on the menu (chicken dishes) can be made GF no issue. The jalapeño dip is GF and bring your own chips or ask for a side!
I haven't been here in years due to lack of gf/DF items. So glad to have come back! Manager came to table and developed a gf/DF enchiladas plate( no cheese). Not cross contaminated very delicious. Did come at 3 pm during the week. Would come during off peak hours.
Not the best place for gluten free. But Ill attach a menu that the Chuys corporate sent to me
