Chuy’s Mexican Grill
Chuy’s
1901 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Second day down in Nashville, and after a long day in the studio, it was chow time. Weak, tired, and worn down, Chuy’s was the only destination for our famished mouths. Having eaten here once before, I was sure of the quality of this Broadway Street staple, and I was more than willing to start off with an appetizer…of sorts.
The Perfect Margarita
It only took about thirty seconds of browsing through the drink menu for me to find this little beauty, the perfect mixture of Patron tequila, fresh sweet and sour mix, and a splash of Cintronge liquor. This was by far the most perfectly mixed beverage of the entire trip, as the Cintronge accented the other ingredients, giving it a unique sweetness unrivaled by those in the Midwest. In all reality, this drink and the handmade tortilla chips would have been more than enough to satisfy my tastes.
Cheese dip and salsa
The cheese dip, made from a spicy cheddar cheese, in contrast to the usual white cheese sauce seen in most restaurants up north, had an interesting kick to it. Needless to say, we went through two orders. The salsa was heavily spiced with cilantro, making it just about as hot as anything I’ve tasted at a Mexican joint. The chips were crisp, and very clearly fresh, as they melted in your mouth right along with the cheese. Unfortunately, this was the highlight of the meal. Deciding to stray off the beaten path of your typical burrito and tacos meal, I decided to try a special, and aimed my sights at the “Elvis Presley Memorial Combo.”
Seeing an opportunity to try something new and interesting, I quickly put in my order, and happily awaited the dish coming my way.
Elvis Presley Memorial Platter
Now for the entree. The “Priscilla Presley Platter” (top) was incredibly similar to your average American style taco. The same cheese sauce we’d become enamored with in the appetizer portion of our meal joined forces with authentic Mexican style beef. I thoroughly enjoyed this portion of the meal. The rest, however, was a bit TOO far off the beaten path for my liking. The rice to the right of the enchiladas was a little too flavorful for my preference. Being a huge fan of rice, I was looking forward to this, but only a few mouthfuls found their way onto my fork. The beans on the right, however, were rather bland. An accent of cheese helped, but in all reality, I was ready for some meat. Each enchilada had a different flavor to the sauce on top. All the tortillas they were wrapped in were a little too thick for my taste, taking away from my traditional favorites of simple meat and cheese. The red chili sauce on the first lacked the sweetness I was expecting, and was all spice. The middle “verde chili salsa” had a good taste to it, but unfortunately garnished a blue corn tortilla shell, and I just wasn’t digging that. The far left entree was just an average enchilada, and by that point, I was stuffed. Having eaten here before, I know there are better meals here, but I’d still give Chuy’s an overall solid grade. I WILL be returning, if not for the food, than for the amazing margaritas.
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