Chuy's—Tanque Verde Road

We usually get a warm welcome and a wave when we walk into Chuy's, as it's a pretty friendly, laid-back place. If you've been to one Chuy's, you pretty much know what to expect: The Arizona-California chain is based on crazy decor,cold beer and good mesquite-grilled chicken, fish or beef and Baja-style Mexican food. Complimentary all-you-can-eat chips, with several salsas. Their basic salsa is mild, watery and uses canned tomatoes, but if you want a kick, try the Cabo salsa. It's marked "medium," but take that with a grain of salt and a couple extra chips, 'cos it has a major black pepper taste.

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