Founded in 1986 in Alameda, Calif., Chevys Fresh Mex is a casual dining restaurant that offers a variety of Mexican dishes, including traditional enchiladas, burritos and tacos. It also provides various combination platters and provides a special selection of chef s dishes, such as mesquite-broiled skirt steak, fresh fish and shrimp fajitas. Chevys Fresh Mex offers a variety of salad, beverages and desserts. The restaurant provides a concepts signature, in-house tortilla maker, known as El Machino. It is a part of Real Mex Restaurants, which is a full-service Mexican restaurant chain in the United States. Chevys Fresh Mex has a branch in Emeryville, Calif.