Chu Chu's Restaurant,

1344 NM-53, Zuni, NM 87327, United States

"Waited over an hour and half for our food, 2 in our party ate before us, at some point the rest got their food but not 1 (this point we were over it) found hair in our food. Decided to try a new spot but never again. Our waitress argued with us then another lady (who was waitressing another table) chimed in, then you have another lady who stood behind us arguing; then you have Kyle (manager) arguing with us. Very unprofessional we had kids with us. Kyle instead of not helping the situation help your waitresses you clearly stood there doing nothing or in fact just in the kitchen!"

"(Disclaimer: We were too hungry to remember pictures of the actual food before eating) Pie head here...gotta try the pie everywhere I go, whether its just passing through or trying to establish a new long term relationship. Still not quite sure how I ended up living on a Native American reservation, specifically the Zuni reservation (much too personal for restaurant review)...but even if I didn't have such a knowledgeable guide, there's basically no way to miss Chu Chu's and not say to yourself, "yea, lets grab a bite to eat there". No, seriously, this place is right off the main road into town, and has a dominant presence like no other structure except maybe the brand new Halona Supermarket...the owner must be a billionaire by now. So, I was already on my in for the Pizza, but without any pretense you'd probably never guess that their specialty is Pizza and Subs, but by the time you're seated and get your menu with the Native American looking Chef Boyardee mascot on every page, you'll probably get the hint. A word about the venue itself....the place is massive!, well decorated with an authentic and unique decour that feels classy but home-y, and apparently serves as a community hub for birthday parties and many other social functions. Like, even the Governor eats at Chu-Chu's once a week...its that big of a deal. Interestingly enough, the entire reservation is dry, so don't expect to wash away the inevitable and pleasant tingle of green chile from your palette with cold beer...this however does make a statement about the strength and quality of the food and drink menu. We had a feast...starting with the standard XL Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza which I use as a reference for any first time patronage, except with a New Mexico twist; the aforementioned Green Chile, which was baked in just right, and enhanced the Pizza as opposed to hindering it. We also ordered a Brisket platter that I must say was as unique as it was delicious...specifically, compared to the more widespread Texas style, the cuts were thinner and less charred, but well carmelized with less salt, and lighter in color. (Will need to do a Youtube dive about that actually...) Long story short, we had leftover Pizza to go, and I'll definitely be back, with hopes of bumping into the Govna of course! Special shoutout to Alex, the young and charming host, server, and manager on duty...apparently he's been working there since the 1st grade, so if you have any questions, you should def ask him. He knows. Thanks Alex, We'll be back!"

"Everything I've tried is delicious, and prices are quite reasonable. Good hours for a fairly remote location. I can see why there is a steady stream of locals popping in and picking up orders to go. The sub sandwich of varying lengths is always a crowd pleaser and feeds a lot. The bread is legendary."

"Chu Chu's pizza is AMAZING! Definitely recommend the food, the service was slow even with no one else in the restaurant so keep that in mind (they had A LOT of to go orders so I can't completely blame them for being slow) but the food and the atmosphere inside are first class! Anytime we come through Zuni we will be calling in and ordering!¡! 4.5/5 stars!"

"Drove past this nice restaurant and am very glad I decided to go in. One of the beet pizzas I’ve had in my life. The service was wonderful. The Chu Chu’s special pizza large was enough for four people and it was just me so the lemonade and pizza while enjoying the fabulous scenery was just a memorable experience. The restaurant owner drops by and makes friendly small talk. They have all the time on the planet and no one is in a hurry. Truly enjoyed it."