There’s a connection between Tennessee and Texas that some people may not know about: We’re known as the Tennessee Volunteers because of all of the volunteers from Tennessee who traveled to Texas to help fight in the Mexican-American War in the 1840s. But there’s more of a connection than that. If there’s one thing both populations are serious about, it’s south-of-the-border cuisine. And in Chattanooga we have more places to fill up on Mexican fare, like enchiladas and fajitas, than we can count. But one restaurant, Chuy’s, remains a town favorite since opening in June 2016.
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You’ll find some familiar dishes on the menu, from burritos and a taco salad to enchiladas, tacos and fajitas. But that’s where familiarity ends. Chuy’s put its own spin on most of its dishes, thanks to a host of signature sauces.
Most impressive is the fact that this is one chain that makes everything from scratch. The salsa is made with dried chilies that are seeded and ground in house. The famous margaritas are made with a simple syrup stirred up in the kitchen and with limes that are freshly squeezed.