By Johnny Kincaid
Chuy’s Tex-Mex Restaurant announced last June that it had purchased the east side O’Charley’s location. While no date has been set for the restaurant’s opening, the Chuy’s website says that it is “opening soon.”
In the spirit of giving you an idea of what to expect, I visited a Chuy’s location in Indianapolis to share a little about the experience. The decor is pretty typical of a themed chain restaurant that spends a lot on decorations. The staff was trained well and attentive, making sure that customer expectations were met.
As expected, tortilla chips and salsa were promptly brought to the table. The chips were light and fresh, and the salsa was spicy and fresh, some of the best I’ve had.
The menu offers an interesting variety of Tex-Mex items, such as “Big As Yo Face” burritos and the “Elvis Presley Memorial Combo.” I chose an enchilada dish called “Chicka-Chicka Boob-Boom,” which features chicken wrapped in a fresh corn tortilla and covered in “Boom-Boom” sauce. It was cheesy, delicious, and pretty spicy.
I asked my server about the spice level of the food. She smiled and said, “Yea, we love our spice.” Chuy’s gets their peppers from Hatch, New Mexico, a place that is legendary for producing flavorful peppers with just the right amount of spice.
If you can’t handle the heat, ask your server about less spicy options.
All in all Chuy’s will be a good edition to the Evansville food scene. I’m looking forward to their opening.
