Chuys

Chuy's Holdings, Inc., established in 1982 in Austin, Texas, is a renowned American restaurant chain specializing in authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. Founded by Mike Young and John Zapp, Chuy's has grown from a single location to over 100 restaurants across 15 states.

The states include Arkansas, Louisiana, Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Origins and Expansion

The inaugural Chuy's restaurant opened on April 16, 1982, in a former Texas Barbeque joint on Barton Springs Road in Austin. The founders envisioned a vibrant and eclectic dining experience offering fresh, made-from-scratch Tex-Mex dishes in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

This unique concept quickly gained popularity, leading to the expansion of Chuy's beyond Texas.

Menu Highlights

Chuy's menu features a variety of Tex-Mex favorites, including enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, burritos, and combination platters, all made to order with the freshest ingredients.

The restaurant is known for its signature sauces such as Tomatillo, Deluxe Tomatillo, Ranchero, Tex-Mex, Red Chile, Boom-Boom, Green Chile, and Hatch Green Chile.

To complement the meals, Chuy's offers a full-service bar with margaritas, Texas 'Tinis, mojitos, beer, and wine selections.

Services Offered

In addition to its menu, Chuy's provides many services to enhance the dining experience:

• Catering services for events
• A loyalty program where customers earn points for every dollar spent
• Private dining options for special occasions

The restaurant's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has fostered a loyal following among Tex-Mex enthusiasts.

Ownership and Growth

In July 2024, Chuy's Holdings, Inc. was acquired by Darden Restaurants, Inc., a leading full-service restaurant company.

This acquisition aims to leverage Darden's extensive resources and expertise to further Chuy's growth and expansion.

Locations

Chuy's operates numerous locations across the United States, each offering a unique, "unchained" atmosphere that reflects the local community's character while maintaining Chuy's signature eclectic decor.

Some key locations include:

• Sugar Land, TX
• Waco, TX
• Fayetteville, AR
• Webster, TX
• Knoxville, TN
• Evansville, IN
• Nashville, TN
• Dayton, OH
• Greenwood Village, CO
• Indianapolis, IN
• Westminster, CO
• Houston, TX
• Murfreesboro, TN
• Raleigh, NC
• Orlando, FL
• Huntsville, AL
• Pasadena, TX
• New Braunfels, TX
• Sugar Land, TX