Chuys in Midtown Now Open / Sticks Photos

Is he open yet?

cool stuff!

That building is HIDEOUS.. guaranteed eye sore in a few years

a trailer/greenhouse on top.. who's ugly idea was that? really captures the essence of umm UGLY?

SO it's a chain rest? The menu looks like your typical Americanized mexican food. blah.. Sorry im just NOT impressed midtown

Design looks fine by me. The menu is fine but the prices seem inflated for standard mexican fare.

Sigh.

So, there are big metal screens that can be lowered to protect the north facing windows, which also roll open, but there is no protection for the glass wall facing Virginia to the west? That seems like a bit of an oversight if those screens are meant as night-time security. If they didn't intend them as security, then they seem rather pointless (no need for shade structures facing north.)

I like the building. I'm pretty sure this is not a chain restaurant, and is no relation to chuys.com, because the menu is completely different. There is no Chuychunga or combo plates on this Chuy's menu.

This is most certainly a CHAIN rest. I thought midtown was all about supporting local businesses? I guess that includes fast food tex mex chains too.. lol

hey Josh...you should just stay home! This below is from Wiki ...LOL. "Every year on Elvis Presley's birthday January 8, most locations host the Elvis' Birthday Bash, during which an Elvis impersonator visits the restaurant. Chuy's also annually hosts a Green Chile Festival at its locations, celebrating the harvest of the Hatch Green Chiles from Hatch, New Mexico. In addition, Chuy's is a sponsor of community events such as the Hot To Trot 5K and the Children Giving to Children Holiday Parade"

This is NOT a chain restaurant! The owners name is Chuey. He used to own Fresh Mex on 5th street. Josh, I completely disagree with you. Everyone is entitled to their opinions but maybe next time you can state yours in a less negative way! Growth is good and new business is good too. The fact you don't care for the look of the building is one thing but your completely negative and angry tone is completely uncalled for. Maybe when you build a new development you can design just how you please.

Ate at Chuy's today. Delicious. It's completely different than the chain restaurants. The owner's name is Jesus, Chuy for short. I love the building design. Is there a plan to build another one (or two) of the same 'sticks?' Also, an idea that came to me while sitting on the patio eating lunch. Reno has a huge lack of outdoor music. Our biggest music scene is loud, obnoxious punk rock at the Knit. The Sticks would be an ideal location for bands to set up at night. With Chuy's, Midtown, Public House, and 2 vacant store fronts in Sticks (future bar?) it would be a nice way to bring people to Midtown.

I think it looks great, and helps the neighborhood feel more contemporary and open. Good for them! The menu looks good too - can't wait to try it out. People will walk around in Midtown and enjoy several stops - not just one. This is another great reason to visit and hang out there.

It is not a chain I believe it's owned by Chuy, the gentleman that owned Fresh Mex on Keystone. Local place. Don't spread rumors based off ignorance.

I'm not crazy about the building but I'm glad it's controversial and that lots of people like it. Totally agree with Kasey's attitude. I hope they get some landscaping in at that location soon. It's pretty stark looking right now.

The fresh mex on 5th st that had unfavorable reviews to say the least? I also am not a fan of the building. Whats up with the trailer on top with HVAC sticking out the side? I don't think contemporary is the word here, more like industrial. Something that incorporated a little reno historic architecture would have been cool.. oh well

Chuy's is a locally owned independent restaurant. I met the owner and he confirmed this. There is a chain of the same name based in Austin, TX. I hope I am wrong but I smell a cease and desist letter coming. The adjacent building has a greenhouse on top. This is fantastic feature that will allow for fresh ingredients to be grown year round for the future restaurant below. You can't get much more local than that. Well done.

why did they name the restaurant with the same name as a small chain in Texas and the midwest? Of course their lawyers will be calling Reno soon. Kind of dumb. I WILL go check it out soon.