Chelis Mexican Food — Restaurant in Giddings

This past Monday I took my Mom and her best friend to Chelis Mexican restaurant, which has only been open for about 9 months, and very little people must know about it..As far as the review, where do I start. When we first walked in, the other guest that were eating looked up, and said "The food is amazing" lol.. The restaurant is not huge but decorated to perfection, the colors, the lovely dining tables and chairs painted mexican style, the art work, the food.... so authentic. That was just what we were looking for. The food is another paragraph... authentic and amazing, fresh, and cooked with love. The restaurant is family owned and we were treated like familia! I ordered enchiladas, which were flawless. My mom order chicken fajitas, perfection!!! Tortillas were homemade and hot!!! The food was so amazing I had to meet the owner, which was in the back cooking these masterpieces. She was so warming, welcoming, loving, and polite. I was traveling to visit my mother in Giddings from Houston, let me end this review with... I will be stopping there everything time I visit mom!!! Loved it...A must visit restaurant. Thank you for the amazing food.. if your in Giddings, Tx stop by, you won't be...

An extraordinary dining experience with exceptional food, warm-hearted people, and a captivating atmosphere (beautiful hand carved and painted tables and chairs) that truly elevates the entire outing. Though my guests were initially hesitant—uncertain about this charming spot tucked away from the bustling main road—it quickly became clear that its understated exterior charm was only a prelude to the outstanding quality it offers. The flavors were nothing short of spectacular. We savored tender beef fajitas and the most exquisite cactus (easily the best nopales in all of Central Texas). The enchilada plate, a visual delight, was a hit with my mother-in-law, who was absolutely enchanted by every bite.

One of the highlights of the meal was their salsa—so fresh and flavorful—that we loved it so much we couldn’t leave without purchasing a large 28oz to-go container to share over the holidays. This hidden gem exceeds expectations in every way, offering an authentic taste and warmth that's...

Met family for lunch today. The three of us went for the lunch special which the waitress called it the Tex Mex. 2 Meat filled enchiladas regular rice and beans dish with a side of guacamole salad. The enchiladas had no flavor, we couldn’t eat this meal. The rice was bland as were the beans. Very little food on these plates, I know I got less than half a teaspoon of the guacamole. We all agreed that this was the worst Mexican food we have ever had. Chips were tough and hard. For 3 adults we received 1 half cup of salsa. To add insult to injury the bill was $73.00 before the tip. I don’t recommend this place and would never go back. I feel badly for my brother who picked up the check. I don’t like to leave reviews for anybody whether good or bad, but I felt that I needed to let everyone know. It may have been good some time ago...