Chevys Fresh Mex

DON’T EAT HERE! This experience was so awful I signed up with Unilocal just so I could write this review. We had been to Chevy’s a few times in the past and had ok experiences, but they have really gone downhill. First we asked the waitress for two cokes. She brought us two waters but we thought the cokes were still coming. After quite awhile, she came to take our appetizer order and we reminded her about the cokes. The waitress then brought us ONE flat Coke with two or three ice cubes floating on the top. My husband reminded her again that we needed one more Coke. After more waiting we got the appetizers and still no coke! Again we asked for another Coke and this time she finally brought two more cokes. Our dinner then arrived within just a few minutes of getting our appetizers. I guess they wanted us to hurry. The food was no better than a microwave meal I could make at home. Then, as we are trying to eat, another waitress starts loudly vacuuming the booths next to us. So loudly we couldn’t talk. This was 9:00 on a Friday night so it’s not like they were closing. A few minutes later more vacuuming of carpets right next to us. That was enough — it was time to go. The manager came to ask if our dinner was all right and I mentioned how impossible it was to have a conversation with all the vacuuming on either side of our booth. His response: «well was she vacuuming the carpet under YOUR booth?» Wow. I guess customer service is not one of their priorities. No wonder the restaurant wasn’t crowded on a Friday night. Make a different choice — there are lots of better restaurants in Schaumburg!

I eat at a variety of restaurants. I have tried Mexican food from the East Coast to the West Coast, & even in Mexico. Now, to start, go to this place knowing it is ‘Americanized Mexican’. It isn’t very authentic; however, you should already know that before going to a place like this.
I’ve been to this Chevys a couple times, but it was a couple years ago that I last visited. During this visit me and my girlfriend both got the ‘Chevys Super Cinco’, which comes with: 1 taco (soft or hard shell), 2 enchiladas (one beef one chicken), 1 hand rolled pork tamale, 1 chili relleno, as well as refried or black beans and rice.
We both agreed with the outcome of our meal. The taco wasn’t horrible, seemed like fresh ingredients, but wasn’t anything to write home about either. The enchiladas were pretty bad. Enchiladas are one of the main Mexican dishes I get, and I’ve tried them in many places. These were some of the worst I’ve had. They were edible, and didn’t necessarily taste bad; but, they simply were sub-​par. The tamale pork meat tasted good, but overall I wasn’t a fan of the tamale either. We also tried 2 of their margaritas: Cadillac Margarita & Mexican Bulldog (Basically a margarita with a coronita tipped upside down in the glass). Both the drinks were satisfactory. We gave their Deep Fried Ice Cream a try as well. It was pretty tasty, but, of course fried icecream with whip cream and chocolate & caramel drizzle on the top always would be.
I gave this Chevys 2 stars because as it shows 2 stars means, «Meh. I’ve experienced better». Our bill for 2 drinks, 2 meals, and a desert was $ 62 before tip. Fairly expensive for a place like this. Most margaritas were $ 10 or more, although they do have a ‘house margarita’ for $ 7. Service was good! Thursday night around 6:30pm. There were a few tables and some people at the bar. I’d say restaurant was about ¼th full. Our waitress, Jennifer, was awesome. She was very fast at refilling water glasses without being asked, and made sure we were doing ok and if we wanted anything else. We were never waiting around for a waiter/​waitress to attend to our dining needs.
Overall, it’s been a while since I have been to any Chevys, and I probably won’t be back anytime soon.

my fiancé and I love this place! great mexican food and drinks. this is one of our top mexican places to go to for dinner. best chips as well.

Basic dull food. Ridiculous prices (no happy hour and 5.5 for a bottled beer!!!) don’t waste your time

Pretty good chain Mexican food. Service was outstanding and the entrees were delivers hot and quickly. Drinks were always taken care of and the margaritas were perfect.

Patricia was a great waitress, we had quesadillas, fish tacos, fajitas and more! All of it was very good! Glad we picked this place for dinner!

Our visit to Chevy’s started out very badly. We were seated out on their patio — it was a beautiful day. Sitting their, we realized we had a wonderful view of cars driving by on Golf Road. We waited patiently while the server chatted away with the only other people sitting outdoors. He brought them drinks, took their order, came out to check on them but never even acknowledged us. We even tried to flag him down and to call out to him. Nothing.
After about 10 minutes or so I went back to the hostess stand. We told her no one came by our table and asked to be seated at the bar. Again, we sat for another five to ten minutes trying to get a server’s attention. Finally, the bartender came to us and brought chips and salsa. He said he saw we were waiting, and apologized that no one stopped by. They had specials on margaritas, so, i got one. Then, I had another. We had table side guacamole, which I would rate simply okay. While I didn’t have any, my wife had chili con queso, which she said was good. The chips and salsa they serve is bottomless, and it’s really good. Be careful to pace yourself.
The bartender came by periodically throughout the night to make sure we were being taken care of. I had one more margarita, but this time he brought me a large one.
It’s too bad the night started out the way it had. I also wish I could recall the name of the bartender as I’d like to praise him for making our night special.
After all of those drinks, I’m glad that my wife didn’t even finish one. Fortunately, she drove home…

Met a friend here for a late lunch. It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside. There was only one other table outside, and the inside was pretty dead too. That said, we couldn’t figure out why it took so long for a waitress to come by, to get out food, to get our check… all of the above.
We both ordered the shrimp bowl for lunch. By the time the food came out, my friend had to eat fast so she could get back to work. The bowl was pretty darn tasty. All of the ingredients were fresh, and the seasoning spot on.
Had the service been better, this place would have gotten more stars. The food was good. I wish we could have tried a margarita, but alas, my friend had to get back to work, and I don’t like to drink alone.

One step below Taco Bell! Three of us went for lunch on a Wednesday. My cohort ordered the steak and shrimp off the maim menu. The steak looked like pressed Alpo dog food and the shrimp was burnt on one side. She returned it and just ordered fries. I ordered the burrito lunch special with black beans. The burrito was very bland and dry.
Want Mexican food? Find a Taco Bell in the area… you’ll definitely have a much better meal then here… seriously!

Love Chevy’s!!! Hubby, kids and I have a great time each time we go. The food is so good — especially the corn tamalito and the retried ice cream! The staff– friendly:) the food tastes great! The seating is ample and we’ve never had to wait. We love it when the balloon guy comes in to shape balloons in the shape of Princess Rapunzel, tropical islands and Star Wars characters. It’s always a good time here. Wish they had other locations other than just Schaumburg!

I’m at my friend there today at 115
for her birthday and I couldn’t even order anything off the menu. I am allergic to dairy and I have to eat gluten free am deathly allergic to shrimp was nothing there I can order so we got up in left and we went to PF Chang’s

My service was a little mix from the bartender. Nothing to bad. I had to ask for chips and salsa after I had ordered my meal. I get it everyone is a Blackhawks fan except me. With TWO TV’s showing the game right at the bar I asked could one be turned to the NBA playoffs that were on. Bartender did change the channel, but then the manger told him to turn it back?!? Mind you I’m the only one sitting at the bar and not just the bar but also the whole bar area with tables behind me completely empty. (I get that some of the TV’s are connected to the same receiver but usually TV’s are established for Bar guest and not dinning) 10min later someone else set down at the bar and asked to see the game… HA! and then the manger finally allowed it but it was on the TV the furthest from us. I had already started eating so didn’t feel like moving to get the better view.
Food was good. Ordered fajitas with steak & shrimp along with the ribs (Ribs were okay, Would order it without next time) Drink was wonderful (especially for a house margarita. 10 points for it being $ 5 because of memorial day)
Bill took way too long to come out after I asked for it… and took too long to pick it back up. Literally was standing next to my seat hoping the gesture would point out I was ready to go. I usually sit at the bar to avoid slow/​crappy service but would probably try seating in the dining room area.

Great experience tonite
Or server Lavell was excellent and we found out it was his FIRST day! The General Manager Steve was very accommodating when our rewards points wouldn’t go through. Food was excellent! We will be back for sure!

I love this place, the Guacamole is delicious, chips and salsa mmmmm. The seafood enchiladas are really good. The décor is nice, the staff is friendly and the prices are decent. Oh and the drinks are good too!

The food here is definitely not what it used to be. I can honestly say that the food here nowadays seems to be lacking any type of authenticity or imagination.
The staff is friendly enough and the atmosphere is nice, but next time I want a burrito, I will just make it myself.

We continue to enjoy Chevys and are glad it is so close to home. We stopped by last Friday at around 3:30 PM and the place was not too busy. We both order Tostada salads and the fresh guacalmole. Everything was really fresh and tasted great and the waitress, Ericka, was very nice and truly made us feel so welcome.
Even though it is a chain– I upped the review this time to 5 stars because of Ericka– we had had a long day and had been down to the loop on business. But Ericka made a simple salad a «fine dining experience» by her warmth and friendliness.

Fun place to be! I’ve only been here twice, but it’s always been a pleasant experience. The choices are varied of the standard Mexican faire but tasty! The intro chips and salsa are awesome and the food comes quick!
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I love their deep fried ice cream! Always a sharing dessert!

Had to give this place 5 stars. Didn’t like them at first but decided to give them another shot and fell in love. The portion size is great and the fresh made chips are amazing. Also you cant beat their happy hour. amazing margaritas. They always make mine exactly how i like it The staff is extremely friendly!

We came here for dinner during a weeknight. It wasn’t too busy. This place is pretty big and it gets loud during the weekend, especially when you have acouple of margaritas in your belly! We sat in a booth by the windows. There was a draft so make sure they don’t seat you by the window during the winter season burr! If it’s your birthday then they will make you wear a festia hat to wear and keep.
I had a special 15% off dinner coupon to use, we both got fajita dinners. Joshua our sever very nice man, very attentive.
I love their paper thin crispy warm tortilla chips with their fresh tomatoes roasted salsa! We also had the Con cesco that was ok.
I ordered the steak it was good, hubby got the carnitas it was soft but a bit too salty. Oh did I mentioned unlimited warm chips! I didn’t care much for the black beans too much cumin. The rice was dry like it came out of the box. liked the little scoop of sweet corn tomatillo. The flour tortilla was ok. I wish they had a choice of soft corn tortilla.
Overall it’s an ok place if you want tex mex.

Guacamole is prepared table side! LOVE THAT!
Everything is fresh not frozen?! LOVE LOOOVE THAT!
I was seated promptly by the hostess, and greeted by my wonderful server Nicole.
Bartender «Benny» (not his real name, not sure how to spell his real name but just said to call him by his nickname) makes EXCELLENT drinks, I usually do NOT like margaritas, but he made a skinny marg. with no sour mix, or something to make it absolutely FAB!
The chips and salsa were tasty, with the chips being warm and fresh!
I ordered the Fresh Fish tacos (2) and they were Salmon that day, yuuum!
I was easily able to substitute beans for some freshly grilled veggies mainly consisting of some delish zuccini! Nicole was super friendly and helpful!
I normally don’t love Mexican food or gravitate towards heading there for a meal out, but this was a big surprise of amazingness, I honestly was taken by surprise! I usually don’t like going to chain restaurants, for fear of crap food just slapped from a freezer into a microwave…
no thanks, if I wanted that I could get that at home… but I was quite surprised by the freshness and yumminess that Chevy’s had to offer!
The atmosphere was festive, and actually a bit too intensely bright with the eye blinding spot lights that were blaring me in the face, but that’s a small thing I noticed, and everything else was pleasantly awesome!
I actually do think I will be back!
Next time I have a mexi-​food craving!
Yum!