tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post2858214092929894520..comments2024-03-27T08:04:32.234-04:00Comments on Big Dude's Eclectic Ramblings: Lunch At Chuy’sBig Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-53620848816501144632012-12-08T14:29:17.284-05:002012-12-08T14:29:17.284-05:00I'll have to check this place out the next tim...I'll have to check this place out the next time that we're in K-town. The photos of the dishes that you ordered look mighty fine to me . . . and we LOVE to eat out for Mexican/Tex-Mex! Hope that Bev and you are having a wonderful Christmas season, Larry!<br /><br />RozRoz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-61031841227528133392012-12-06T14:05:18.342-05:002012-12-06T14:05:18.342-05:00I am glad that you got the chance to try them out ...I am glad that you got the chance to try them out before us. Trevor had been wanting to try there but I was worried it might be a bust, so wasn't thrilled about going. I'll give it a shot now.<br /><br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-29649400894563484222012-12-06T08:01:53.920-05:002012-12-06T08:01:53.920-05:00YAY for Hatch green chile! I've never been to ...YAY for Hatch green chile! I've never been to a Chuy's restaurant, but it sounds like they know their green chile. I'm a weeeee bit partial to (NM) Mexican food, so Tex-Mex has never really been a favorite, but everything you mentioned sounds good to me!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576182360963956966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-60798943560472132142012-12-05T23:14:45.152-05:002012-12-05T23:14:45.152-05:00It all looks really good to me-I haven't seen ...It all looks really good to me-I haven't seen that restaurant here yet, but we do have a Cheddars nearby. I'll have to check and see if there is one here in Missouri.Lyndahttp://lyndasrecipebox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-50322596080429408662012-12-05T18:06:30.497-05:002012-12-05T18:06:30.497-05:00Thanks SusanThanks SusanBig Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-15765111328466634232012-12-05T16:25:31.165-05:002012-12-05T16:25:31.165-05:00Mmmm, looks wonderful!Mmmm, looks wonderful!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-62168672068266546312012-12-05T09:58:10.639-05:002012-12-05T09:58:10.639-05:00Kathy - I hope you do, but their website doesn'...Kathy - I hope you do, but their website doesn't show any in CA.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-58149344774327384442012-12-05T05:45:02.586-05:002012-12-05T05:45:02.586-05:00Besides Knoxville, there is one in downtown Nashvi...Besides Knoxville, there is one in downtown Nashville and another at Opry Mills.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-84957662039137716882012-12-04T20:42:29.505-05:002012-12-04T20:42:29.505-05:00I've never heard of Chuy's... Guess we'...I've never heard of Chuy's... Guess we'll have to check it out sometime... We love 'real' Tex/Mex ---at least I do. After living in Texas for 12 yrs, I got spoiled by good Mexican food.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-29425773569084403072012-12-04T16:10:24.453-05:002012-12-04T16:10:24.453-05:00Looks like a delicious meal. I think we have one ...Looks like a delicious meal. I think we have one across town...I will have to investigate.Kathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-82655015431093265822012-12-04T15:49:04.089-05:002012-12-04T15:49:04.089-05:00Glad you guys like the funny.Glad you guys like the funny.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-4074600017286147612012-12-04T12:46:44.469-05:002012-12-04T12:46:44.469-05:00I've never been to a Chuy's before but you...I've never been to a Chuy's before but you've sold me! It all looks delicious especially those Anaheim chilies. Yum. Also still laughing about your funny yesterday. I thought my husband would never stop laughing about that one!Tricia @ saving room for desserthttp://www.savingdessert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-18197848481296733432012-12-04T11:27:11.035-05:002012-12-04T11:27:11.035-05:00LOL - Don't I know it. They seem to be moving...LOL - Don't I know it. They seem to be moving East from Texas.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-12947041019412623692012-12-04T11:24:02.176-05:002012-12-04T11:24:02.176-05:00I look forward to your review, if you make it ther...I look forward to your review, if you make it there.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-6452867069819049282012-12-04T11:22:55.844-05:002012-12-04T11:22:55.844-05:00Karen - not sure how close it is to you, but we en...Karen - not sure how close it is to you, but we enjoyed the Margarita Grill between North Conway and Bartlett a couple of years ago - http://margaritagrillnh.com/. It's not San Antonio but it was pretty good - here's my post that included it - http://bigdudesramblings.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-england-day-5-portland-and-south.htmlBig Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-17282629148126967422012-12-04T11:10:37.216-05:002012-12-04T11:10:37.216-05:00I rarely eat out as I'm so often disappointed ...I rarely eat out as I'm so often disappointed with the food, service, or both, but this was a pleasant experience.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-23712710403527481502012-12-04T11:07:07.938-05:002012-12-04T11:07:07.938-05:00I finished off their salsa, but am still dipping t...I finished off their salsa, but am still dipping the chips in some good jarred tomatillo sauce.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-42723075386250736202012-12-04T11:05:11.246-05:002012-12-04T11:05:11.246-05:00I hadn't noticed that Bill - guess they are st...I hadn't noticed that Bill - guess they are sticking with their Texas (beef) roots.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-62565693390338103702012-12-04T09:39:41.214-05:002012-12-04T09:39:41.214-05:00Larry, Thanks for the restaurant review! Laurie a...Larry, Thanks for the restaurant review! Laurie and I have driven by Chuy's but haven't been there yet. The options look a bit different than the typical Mexican restaurant. That fried chicken looked especially interesting! Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-54001278899353270362012-12-04T08:37:30.333-05:002012-12-04T08:37:30.333-05:00The restaurant chain hasn't reached New Englan...The restaurant chain hasn't reached New England. Growing up in Texas, I do wish we had a good Mexican restaurant close by.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-83885986616118178812012-12-04T07:19:04.367-05:002012-12-04T07:19:04.367-05:00There used to be Chuy's out here, but they hav...There used to be Chuy's out here, but they have been gone a while now.. they did have good food, I have no idea why they closed down. Glad you had such a good experience.. I hear of too many bad outings when eating out anymore :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976547731498214442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-73693484491220433052012-12-04T07:12:07.757-05:002012-12-04T07:12:07.757-05:00We don't have Chuy's here in Denver but we...We don't have Chuy's here in Denver but we have 4 Chubby's locations. I should probably drink my coffee before I comment on blogs. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)http://www.highlandsranchfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-44101475844347363502012-12-04T07:06:11.600-05:002012-12-04T07:06:11.600-05:00I've got to visit their web site to see if it&...I've got to visit their web site to see if it's the same Chuy's we have here in Denver. About 4 locations. I've never been and might give them a try after your recommendation. And I'm with you about removing the filling of that burrito and losing the flour tortilla. I just did that Sunday here at home, it was just too much.Lea Ann (Cooking on The Ranch)http://www.highlandsranchfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-60990415568826261352012-12-04T06:36:01.870-05:002012-12-04T06:36:01.870-05:00How nice that you found some good Mexican food. It...How nice that you found some good Mexican food. It's not easy for us since we were spoiled when we lived in Texas. I could have made a meal out of the chips and salsa.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-59503196763123270572012-12-04T06:14:55.369-05:002012-12-04T06:14:55.369-05:00Wish they made carnitas...not a single pork dish o...Wish they made carnitas...not a single pork dish on the menu! That really seems odd to me. Mr. Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168411470285242235noreply@blogger.com