Chevys Fresh Mex

The only experiences I have had with this particular Chevy's have always been negative. This is only the 2nd time I went there voluntarily. All the previous 5-6 times were for business events, birthdays, etc.
The food is notoriously bad at this location, I have been to other Chevy's in other areas of California and Nevada and the food and the vibe was night and day compared to this place.
This was just the other night, Cinco de Mayo evening where some of my husband's former band mates were playing outside. It was fairly early in the evening and the patio area near the stage had only a few tables occupied. Most were eating and or drinking. There were also several tables around us empty but still had not been bussed. The dirty dishes, glasses, silverware and assorted litter were still there and it was unclear for how long. The table we sat at was also still of the same unclean scenario. Probably dirtier with the remnants of a brought-in birthday cake, half-eaten slices among the Chevy's dinner ware. We sat there with the birthday guest, who was also the guitar player we came to see.
Thinking the table would be cleaned up soon, we sat there amongst the mess thinking it would be cleared of all the glasses, dishes and trash. I should have known better as a former bartender, the glasses were of various types, shot glasses, beer mugs, margarita glasses, not picked up from the guests previously. Their party was just collecting numerous glasses that weren't being removed either prior to leaving.
The table was never cleaned up while we were there for over 2 hours. A staff member took a break in the patio area, walked by the mess at least 4 times. Other staff also walked by. At one point, a messy table nearby was haphazardly cleaned up for group sitting down for dinner and to watch the band. As their group expanded with fellow table mates showing up randomly, they were given chips and salsa, and at least 2 pitchers of margaritas were sat down as well as a pitcher of beer.
At one point, I asked the same staff member on a break previously if they could bus the table. About 15 minutes later, another staff member showed up, took about 5-6 dirty glasses off the table - nothing else, he only had a serving tray and not a bin for all the dishes. He never returned for the rest of the mess, which included more glasses and dirty dishes - ever.
I only live less than 2 miles from this Chevy's - almost within walking distance and because of all the bad experiences over the course of 14 years, I never go there.
It looks like a place that attracts drunks or people wanting to get drunk on the cheap.
How this place wasn't on the chopping block list baffles me. The service is horrible, the food I have had was mediocre at best, but I would never think of expecting a 'real' Mexican meal.
I doubt it will change; it's gross to sit for over 2 hours in the midst someone else's dirty dishes is deplorable.
Maybe I wasn't going to eat then but it really sealed the deal never to go there again. I am a big tipper, not a difficult guest. I would never recommend this dump.

I ended up checking this place out because the bar across the street told me I had to leave. I came to this place just in time for happy hour which is perfect because I didn't feel like stopping drinking.  Today was one of those days I needed to forget about things.  The bartender was really cool to talk too an he kept bringing chips an salsa which I thought was really cool. He definitely transformed Me into the fun drunk instead of the emotional drunk with great convo. I had a coupon so I ate really good an the happy hour margaritas are real cheap.  I had at least 6 . I am not quite sure how many
Exactly cuz after 6 all I remember is taking a nap. I had some good times.  Then I sobered up an watched gangster squad.

Great place for lunch. Great food, atmosphere and service!!