We were here on vacation. While dropping something off at UPS we noticed the sign for Chubby's, that it had a drive-thru. That coaxed us over. But one look at the sign at the drive thru was daunting, so we drove around and parked, and went inside. Â I'm glad we did.
We eat a lot of Ameri-Mex food in L.A., across the price spectrum. Chubby's struck as a place that hasn't quite figured out what it wants to be. It has a drive thru, but it's anything but fast food. There is no wait staff, and the food arrives on plastic trays...but uses colorful (and heavy) ceramic fiestaware. Our order came up in courses. And the food was priced more like a midrange restaurant (think Super Mex in California).
The food was okay. My wife got the steak chimichanga; I had the three steak taco plate. Portions were generous. The rice was decent but unadorned (no cheese), and the beans were...meh. The included avocado wedge and salsa went well with the tacos, but the corn tortillas fell apart when they got soggy.
I imagine the drive-thru would work for breakfast items like an egg burrito, and the desserts looked okay (but again, priced more like a restaurant than a fast food).
I wasn't actively disappointed or pleasantly surprised, so call it three stars.
I went to Chubbies today to pick up 5 breakfast burritos for work. Â They all tasted great and were rather large in size - You definately pay for it though. Â WIth the green chile and cheese inside the cost per breakfast burrito was about $5.50, made me almost wish a Santiago's was in sight. Â But regardless, it was very tasty, the establishment seemed very sanitary and the service was very prompt. Â A-Ok by my standards!
Review Source:I've visited Chubby's a few times over the past year. They do have a convenient drive-thru. As mentioned in previous ratings it can be a bit of a wait to get your food, but I've noticed for me it depends on what I order. The food is pretty good. If you're looking to pick up some Mexican food that doesn't end in Bell it's worth it. Not that that's real Mexican food in the slightest. I've dined in on a few occasions and the decor is typical of most Mexican restaurants. The food is a little on the expensive side for ordering at the counter or through the drive-thru. But when you're craving Mexican food and you don't want to spend all night at a restaurant it's definitely a faster alternative.
My most resent visit was the drive-thru. I ordered one of the combos (chile relleno, cheese enchilada, rice, beans), chips & salsa and fried ice cream. The chile rellenos are one of the things I typically order from here. They are pretty decent. The cheese enchiladas aren't bad, but I've had better. The beans, as recent reviews mentioned, aren't much of anything. They are pretty tasteless and for the price of the meal they don't give you hardly any. The rice isn't bad either. I usually end up mixing the rice and beans with the chile relleno sauce. I absolutely love their chips & salsa and always order some when I go. The fried ice cream is one of my favorites. Where else can you get an order of fried ice cream through the drive-thru? Knowing I'm getting this with my order makes the wait well worth it. Sometimes the shell it comes in is more chewy than crispy. So I don't usually eat it. But the ice cream is pretty good.
Overall, if you're looking for some quick Mexican food, it's not a bad place to eat at. I've never had any issues with my orders.
Went there for dinner, after everything with upgrades to the burrito and drinks we broke $20.00 for 2 people. The place itself isn't the most impressive looking eatery out there, and you order at a counter, so I was expecting some really amazing Mexican food. Let's just say it's not the best value for your dollar Mexican place out there, it's actually pretty poor. I did notice their breakfast menu during my first visit, and decided to give that a shot before condemning it and never coming back.
For 4 dollars you can get a pretty good sized burrito that in my opinion is tastier than the more expensive entree burritos they sell for twice as much. I will be coming back for the breakfast burritos and the fact that you can get them through their drive through is also nice since you don't have to be seen in your p.j.'s.
I tried the carnitas deluxe burrito the other day. The pork was chewy and had gristle throughout. It lacked flavor. The hot sauce wasn't really hot. I was expecting rice and beans on the side for the price and was sad when I got back to work & opened up my container and there weren't any :( I've had other items from here, the quesadilla isn't' so bad. The breakfast burritos are pretty good too.
Chubby's has a secret code that you should be aware of that is at the bottom of their menu. This may make all the difference in the world. I prefer to choose deluxe which includes fresh jalapenos.
I'm a bit reluctant to go back after my experience with the carnitas. I think if I do venture back, I'm goin the veg route & stickin with rice & beans!
The carne asada burritos here are outstanding. Â Jalapenos, hot green chili, warm soft tortillas, and they're incredibly large.
Negatives: Â As others have stated, the drive-through is more of a parking lot, as slow as it moves. Â The menu is a bit complicated, in that there's not much consistency between what it says, what they "clarify" over the intercom, and what I receive in the end. Â Sometimes everything is inside of the burrito, and others it's smothered on the top. Â Sometimes I ask explicitly that they put it all inside, and they say it doesn't come like that, and other times they act like I'm crazy for even asking because "that's how it comes, sir." Â
At any rate, it's worth the wait at the drive through, and no matter what surprise you receive, it's still delicious. Â I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there, but if you're in the area and you're craving some Mexican fare, give this place a try.
We get into the car together ....
My body says ..."Umm, host type person, I'm not feeling too hot, how many beers and shots did we have last night? Could you PLEASE do something about the way I feel right now?"
" Yes ... I know just what we need, a breakfast burrito from El Chubby's with egg, bacon, potato, cheese and some salsa on the side, we'll get it to go and be back home soon."
" Promise? "
" Yes I promise."
I have been coming to this location for one of three things for about 10 years. Tamales, steak taco plate or these super helpful, hang over busting burritos. I have actually paid someone to get me one on a most painful morning in which driving myself would have been impossible, not to mention illegal. These things have literally saved my life. The tacos and tamales are also very very good.
OK, so it takes a REALLY FREAKIN LONG TIME at the drive up window. I actually had my car overheat once. The food is not first class as far as other places in Denver go and it's not close to home any more.
Nevertheless I have saved my soul and my entire physical well being with their essentials, ( breakfast burritos and an icy cold coke) on several, several, SEVERAL occasions.
The drive through window at this place does not help communication, nor does a language barrier. Â My son's BEAN burrito came out as MEAT and their meat is small bits of oddness. Â Three of us ordered and as the first reviewer said, be prepared to idle. Â Or shut off your car in the wind-y drive thru that looks a little like an Elitches water ride in February. Â Scary, isolated, and grim. Â I won't go back. Â No one got sick, thank goodness. Â My cheese enchiladas had that annoying lettuce shard business going on. Refried beans were tasty but not condusive to driving. Â We were hungry, it was close to Verizon, and I hadn't Yelped before I went. Â
Lesson learned.
Ever since Westword ran a feature article about the abundance of "Chubby's" in Denver, a lot of the unofficial outlets have received some bad vibes. But for what it is, this El Chubby's succeeds.
First off, the building has been here since the late 70's. For the longest time it was "Taco Bueno", until El Chubby's took over in the early 90's. Considering it's basically a take out place, the interior of this joint is well done. Big screen TV, tiled counters and used (but serviceable, sturdy and clean) furniture.
The menu is usually heavy on the cheese. I typically order their beef & bean burrito and it fills me up. I started hitting El Chubby's in late 1999 yet  I haven't had any problems with excessive pooping. My colon of steel rules. I've also had their cheese fries, burgers and "Steak Order" with no tummy tumult. They offer breakfast fare, but I've never been brave enough to try it. Something about eggs and beans mixed together just doesn't get my appetite geared up. A robust menu, as they even offer desert items and beer.
Overall, I'd say the food's somewhere above bar food, yet below a full-service dine-in restaurant. This is not formal dining, more like a casual quick-dine joint. I'd even classify it as good "Guy Food". I've taken buddies from my softball team, male co-workers, dad and brother to the place. They loved it. Yet I took my girlfriend once and she thought it was "a fluffed up Taco Bell" and didn't want to eat there. That kinda' broke my heart.
Price-wise, El Chubby's is a good deal. You can a hefty meal for about 5-6 bucks per person. Drive-through window, too. Unless you really love to idle your engine, I'd recommend parking in the lot and going inside to order, though.
Don't go expecting a gourmet meal. If you want some greezy Mexican fare, hit up El Chubby's for a yummy stomach filler.
Hi, food poisoning much?
I love Chubby's (shut it) but stay the eff away from this one. Â
I've know many a person to sick from this location. Â The last time I ate there I didn't get sick but someone who ate the same combination I had did. Â I think I didn't get sick because I was on a cubic eff-ton of antibiotics at the time (thanks doc!).
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