Chuy's, an Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain, will open its South Austin location April 22.

The details

The new Chuy's is located near Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse in the Oaks at Slaughter shopping center. This is the company's 10th Austin location. It first opened on Barton Springs Road in 1982 and has expanded to cities across Texas and the U.S.

According to a news release, Chuy’s Oaks at Slaughter is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and mentoring local youth, for its grand opening.

“Austin is where it all started for Chuy’s, and we’re excited to continue growing in the city that made us who we are,” said Josh Offer, General Manager of Chuy’s Oaks at Slaughter, in the release. “Beyond serving great food, we’re proud to start a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters to support their mission to uplift and empower local youths in our own backyard.”


The features

Chuy’s Oaks at Slaughter will have indoor and outdoor patio dining and offer menu items like tacos, fajitas and signature items like the Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom Enchiladas and "Big As Yo’ Face" Burritos. The restaurant also serves margaritas with freshly squeezed lime juice.