FOOD IS ACTUALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD. WENT IN NOT EXPECTING ANYTHING BUT ITS MY SECOND TIME AND FOOD WAS STILL EXCEPTIONAL. LOVE THE ZUCCHINI FRITTERS, AND THE BUTCHER'S SAUSAGE. STAFF NEEDS A LITTLE MORE KNOWLEDGE ON FOOD THOUGH.

Had family visiting from out of town and wanted to go somewhere in Venice. Stumbled upon Chez Tex and so glad we did. Everyone really enjoyed their meals and we especially all loved the charcuterie plate as an appetizer. Definitely recommend and will be going back!

Food was excellent.

My daughter picked this place when I was visiting her from Chicago. Super cute place with delicious natural wines. Cheese board was delectable. We Sat outside and watched the world go by!! Our server Brittany was outstanding! We highly recommend!!

Great food. Nice local vibe.

Really nice, though small, selection for brunch. Server seemed to really enjoy her job and interacting with customers.

The food and drinks were really overpriced compared to what you get. The waiter was really nice though

Great service, wine and food

Expensive and the food is just off. Tex mex and French don’t belong together. We were also the only people there so the two staff members hit us over the head with “how is the meal? Can we get you anything”. We could have a conversation without being interrupted. If you are just looking to grab a drink fine. If you want to have a meal here take your hard earned money elsewhere.

Staff was really nice. Good spot.
Food was expensive. Not really impressed.

It was lovely to enjoy a rare evening out during the pandemic (but we completed both vaccines & wanted to celebrate) Chez Tex was a delightful choice. Xlnt service and menu!
Will definitely return.

Covid setup leaves a lot to be desired. Sidewalk traffic is in your dinner party. Plates are not much at all. Maybe the cheese board is better. This is a wine bar on a sidewalk, that's it.

Menu is always changing with fresh local fare. Cheese and meat plate was delicious. Arugula salad is big and fresh. Scallops were small but tasty. The chicken paillard was really tasty. Always love this place for a delicious meal and great service. Bravo!

Great service and tasty food!

I arrived with a good host who was very personable. He was funny and attentive. The wine was good. The only drawback was the main entree veggie burger. I don't like beans so I was surprised this restaurant made a veggie burger with beans. I would have thought it would make it more upscale like with different veggies. The only thing on the menu I could have was that since I am a vegan. I already had a sandwich at another place so I was displeased to have to order another sandwich. Need to have a variety of proteins for vegans like tofu or beyond burger meatballs. Make your veggie meatballs without egg and cheese would be ideal. The burger didn't really taste that good and the fries were not really a diet staple Id order so it was not a really good meal for me over all. I did like like the argula salad.

Great tasting items. Dish amounts are pretty much tapas sized Price reflects the quality of the food, so don't expect bargain prices, but it shouldn't break the bank. Hearty dinner for two (5 items) with a glass of wine came out to $140 pre-tip.

Winners were the zucchini fritters, chickpea salad (mixed with olives), veggie meatballs, and the seared scallops (almost like a bruschetta presentation, worked really well). The steak salad was great as well, salad dressing was actually the winner (what I'm assuming was the chimichurri sauce bc the steak itself didn't have a strong flavor).

Had to sit on the street due to Covid...... So, circumstances....Im sure when all returns to normal will be outstanding. Good to support a small restaurant in these times.

Weird dining experience, loved the wine but the food was sub-par.

We ordered truffle fries and when they came out they were plain fries. We asked them if there was even truffle on them and the server said yeah there is, even though it did not taste like it. We also told him there was supposed to be parmesan on the fries as it said in the description and he told us we had to pay more for that.

Also the crispy chickpeas were not at all crispy.

The staff is amazing! Five stars for all

They need to change flooring. They have a very low barrier to separate two sides. Since all the floor and barrier are of same color concrete this barrier cannot be distinguishing and is a major safety hazard. I tripped over this barrier and fell on concrete. Suffered cuts and bruises.

We made it just in time for the happy hour. Highly recommend the grilled cheese! We stayed for a while and ordered a few things from the dinner menu: veggie meatballs, roasted carrots, sausage and sauerkraut. Portions are small so don’t expect hefty entrees. Good for sharing small plate style. Great wine list. Only downside is there is limited patio seating facing Main Street which is a busy street so expect some noise from traffic/passersby. But they are making it work despite the pandemic. I’d love to go back once indoor dining is open.

Elias was amazing! Happy hour that goes until 6:30 sign me up! Wish there was a bigger selection of treats to snack on! Overall great date spot or friends hang! Venice needs to hop on this trend!

I chose Chez Tex because it was open late during the Pandemic, they practiced social distancing, and the menu looked interesting. The charred corn and coconut chili did not disappoint. There were good craft beers and wines by the glass too. We sat outdoors and the heat lamp was broken, making for a chilly evening. Also, there was a psychotic, homeless man sitting a few feet away on the sidewalk who was screaming obscenities and throwing things for our first hour. The staff said that he usually got tired and calmed down around 9:30 pm. Thankfully, he did.

Awesome and amazing food

They do the best they can with the outdoor dining experience. Really bent over backwards to make it ok, even with all of the traffic noise. Food- EXCELLENT!!!! Will be back!

Fantastic selection of fun, interesting natural wines and the tiny kitchen cranks out some very tasty small plates - what a gem!

Amazing, fresh food and friendly service! We will be back very soon and make this a staple in our restaurant rotation.

We were excited to get out of the house and to be able to find Chez Tex. We went for lunch. Their menu is limited primarily to light food, although there were 2 daily specials of more substantial size (we did not try either). Husband/wife team with him in the kitchen and her front of the house. She has worked in the wine industry for +10 years and was very knowledgeable. Only 1 other table seated while we were there but very enjoyable and we would go back. Had sardines, crudite and charcuterie plate and all were delicious, with a bottle of Pinot Gris rose.

Food and service were excellent! Could not speak highly enough about this little gem on Main in SM.

Great food, kind staff, calming interior.

Truffle gnocchi was fantastic. Kale was great. Cauliflower was excellent. Wine was reasonable. Service was on point. It was not crowded at all, very quiet.

This place has been open for a good while and for some odd reason seems to remain half empty. This is unfair. The food is well-prepared and very reasonably priced (for the neighborhood). The menu is short and vegetarian friendly. Everything we had was more than decent, and went well with the well-thought drinks menu. We ended with a pear and pistachio crostata that was actually better than Gjusta's! Will return.

Nice spot for couples that want to communicate
Nice service staff
Limited menu
Pleasant dining experience

This ia neighborhood gem. Just a few dishes -- all delicious -- and a very interested and reasonable wine list, although we brought our own ($25 corkage). We dined early and only a few tables were occupied, yet service is of the philosophy of not to bother you (so we did flag our server down a few times). But we loved the kale salad and the amazing cauliflower. Definitely a must visit for a Venice scene that is either too trendy or too tavern-y.

Great food - great space - great service- highly recommend

This is a hidden gem. Delicious food, quiet enough to have a real conversation, with a well-curated wine list. I'm surprised this lovely little spot isn't packed.

Hands down my favorite restaurant experience to date. Maybe it was just one of those nights where everything all aligned perfectly: the service + food + ambiance... did I mention service, were all top notch. We were definitely pleasantly surprise. I can't wait to become a regular!

Small restaurant, small menu, beer and wine only.

First time there and it was a pleasant surprise. We shared everything, the gnocchi which was tasty and a bit crunchy. Then we also had the open faced tomato toast, like a bruschetta which was also delicious. Service was great!

Really great food and service! Definitely recommend checking this place out.