Chevys Fresh Mex

I went here in the summer of 2010 - and the food was phenomenal. So - I went back. BIG MISTAKE. I found out from a friend, while we were eating, that the restaurant had changed management in the past year - and the it's easy to see that it's gone downhill fast. IT IS VERY LOUD. If you like noise while you eat (crying babies, screaming kids), feel free to enjoy your meal. THE GUACAMOLE IS AWFUL. They mashed it to near-puree, and added some type of cheese...I assume to hide the poor quality of the avocados. It is edible, but not enjoyable to a guac connoisseur. THE PORTIONS ARE SMALL. Compared to other Mexican restaurants I've been to, the portions are woefully inadequate. THE MEAT IS OVER-SPICED AND DRY. I couldn't even taste the natural flavor of the meat, there were so many spices. It's nice to have a flavorful meat, but - this was overkill. WAY OVERPRICED - not worth our money, even though we had a coupon. You can make the choice for yourself: do you like a loud atmosphere, small portions, high prices, bad meat, and awful guacamole? If you do - then here's your restaurant. If you don't like those things, I would definitely suggest La Costa Mexican Restaurant, located on the other side of the overpass, across from the mall. They have ample portions, a colorful and respectful atmosphere, reasonable prices, and TERRIFIC food. Your choice, really. :) more

This restaurant has very warm and helpful staff that will go out of thier way to make sure that you get exactly what you want including customizing the menu items to fit your taste and most entrees are around $12.99. This will also give you a full taste of the choice items from the menu all cooked fresh when you order. This place also has incredible deals if you arrive between 3-6pm with all starters being only $3.00 and they done downsize the starters. And if its your first time going make sure to save room for thier special deep fried ice cream. Its incredible and a unique item special to Chevy's. The ice cream melts over home made cinnamon tortilla strips and one desert is plenty for a couple to share and keep things romantic. One last thing thier home made seasonal watermellon lemonade is outstanding. Definately a place I would suggest to anyone looking to relax and enjoy a nice quiet night. All in all with the starter two entrees a shared desert for two and generous tip everything came to just $60. Pros: the very best mexican food in Portland and Vancouver Cons: will cost a bit more then fast food places more

I love mexican food and therefore have been to lots of mexican restaurants. This place has everything! Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. Have a nice meal with your family in the restaurant or meet your friends in the bar. Either way you'll be happy. I've been here probably a hundred times and I've never had a problem with service. Try one of the specialty margaritas and their mushroom and spinach enchilada. It's mouth watering! Pros: Food, Value, Service more

Chevy's has nice decor. It's quite big and can handle large groups. The food is really good and resonably priced. The big problem is the wait staff is too small for the size of the restaurant. You usually will be seated proptly, but then you wait forever to place even your drink order. Management - add more trained staff and things will be great. Pros: Great Food, Great Decor, Large area Cons: Slow Service more

Wow, service is fast here! Food is not innovative, but always good. A great place for a quick lunch or casual dinner. more