New Tex-Mex Restaurant Set to Open Tuesday

PHOTOS: Tex-Mex fare awaits at Chuy's, opening Tuesday in Sterling; photos courtesy of Chuy's; interior photos by Patch from Chuy's opening at Springfield Town Center

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STERLING, VA -- Chuy’s will bring its Tex-Mex cuisine to Sterling Tuesday, when the Austin-based restaurant opens its fourth metropolitan DC location at 21365 Epicerie Plaza. (The others are in Fairfax, Springfield and Woodbridge.)

“We are thrilled for the Sterling community to experience our passion for food and our fun and quirky style,” said Lance Smith, area supervisor for Chuy’s in Northern Virginia, in a news release announcing the restaurant opening.

Diners can expect a vibrant atmosphere complete with an Elvis Shrine, the La Chihuahua Bar featuring framed pictures of local dogs, a “school” of hand-carved wooden fish, metal palm trees and a hubcap-covered ceiling.

The menu will showcase outstanding Tex-Mex dishes featuring family recipes from South Texas, New Mexico and Mexican border towns, all made fresh to order from the restaurant's all-scratch kitchen. Standout dishes sure to satisfy those looking for authentic flavors include:

• Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom Enchiladas – freshly roasted, hand pulled chicken and cheese enchiladas smothered in Boom-Boom sauce made from roasted New Mexican green chiles, tomatillos, green onions, cilantro, lime juice and melted cheese;
• "Big as Yo' Face" Burrito – a homemade 12" flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans, cheese and a choice of sizzling fajita steak or chicken;
• Chile Rellenos – a fresh Anaheim pepper fire roasted and filled with choice of cheese, seasoned ground sirloin, oven-roasted chicken or shrimp, all battered and fried to perfection, and served with one of Chuys' signature sauces.

Chuy’s Sterling will be open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m., open Sunday through Thursday until 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday until 11 p.m. Weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the restaurant will offer happy hour drink specials and the eatery's "Fully-Loaded Nacho Car," an unlimited build-your-own nacho station with chips, salsa, queso, ground sirloin and more.

For updates and giveaways, visit ChuysNorthernVA Facebook page.

See location of new Chuy's opening Tuesday in Sterling below (Google map):