One of the worst experiences! The reviewer who said they have gluten free and vegan options is a…read morebig ole liar. Or at least they don't anymore. I should have looked more carefully at the menu, but I have never been to a less vegetarian friendly Mexican food place. I ordered a Paloma and it was the worst I have ever had. It tasted like it had no alcohol at all. The place is tiny, and then they had a band coming to play. It was vibrating the entire building. My teeth were rattling. The music itself would have been pleasant if it wasn't eardrum shattering. My husband liked his drink. The service was fine, although there was a communication barrier, I blame myself and not the waitress. I think that's about it. It was also not cheap like others are commenting. This was a big fat fail. Let me add - per my Apple Watch, the decibel level got up to 107 db, and 10+ mins over 95 can damage your hearing! I've been to plenty of places with live music, but never anything that incredibly loud. There were really young kids in there, too!

OVERALL El Coco Pirata's is a chain Mexican seafood…read morerestaurant in Hobbs, NM. They have other locations throughout Colorado and Texas. I really enjoyed a night out here with my parents for a unique meal in this small town. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4.5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 PARKING Could be better. There is some on the north side right next to the restaurant or in the lot just across the street. There is minimal parking on the south side. It's a busy street so be careful. LOCATION/AMBIANCE This medium-sized venue is located on the south side of town with busy Dal Paso Street nearby. My dad refers to it as the ghetto. Some areas are rundown indeed and some outside work could be done, but it's okay. Inside, the high ceilings, flat screen TVs, Spanish music, and some oceanside vibes invite you to an open-style dining area. There was one lone restroom which I personally hate because sharing with other men is disgusting. It's well-lit inside. While we were there, a live 5-piece band came in to play about 8 songs. They never asked us gringos what we wanted to hear. Lol. THE GRUB Complimentary chips were decent, but not very salty. The first batch of salsa was mild. The second batch we received was a bit more smoky-flavored and had more of a chipotle essence to it. + michelada especial ($11) with Modelo - had bacon, cucumber, and shrimp too. So refreshing after a long day! + filete al olivo ($18) - "Basa swai fillet skillet cooked with olive oil, garlic, and chile de arbol served with rice and salad." I really enjoyed this because it came with three small flour tortillas - the perfect portion for me. But, the outer edges of the fish were a bit crispy and hard to cut into with my fork. That's the only silverware we were given was a fork each. + torre altata ($23) - this was a tower of all kinds of items: shrimp ceviche, cooked shrimp, lime juice-marinated shrimp, octopus, Mexican scallops, tuna, onion and cucumber in a red sauce and topped with avocado and chiltepin pepper. My dad said it was way too much for him, but it was good. + tacos de camaron ($14) - my mom devoured hers, not even bothering to let us try it so it must have been really good. I think it was three smaller tacos. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB They had a nice little kid's menu, but my kids were elsewhere so I'm not sure how it fared. SERVICE Most of the employees spoke English, but were also bilingual in Spanish and all of them were friendly. They worked super fast to bus tables, get drink orders, and serve meals. MY FAVORITE PART... My michelada! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... The wait to get in on a Friday night. Why don't they use OpenTable?! Lol.

OVERALL Hot Hot Cajun Juicy Seafood is a nice change of pace…read morefor this small town. I'd go here again some day. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4| Service: 4 | Ambiance: 2 | Price: 3 PARKING There is ample free parking at the Broadmoor Mall which is more like a hall. Anyway. You shouldn't have a problem parking within walking distance. Also, trucks/trailers should have plenty of space to park. LOCATION/AMBIANCE This restaurant took the place of the long-standing Furr's which held a special place in my heart. They have repainted and redecorated the main dining room with seafood and ocean vibes. THE GRUB Both my significant other and I opted for the 1/2 pound crab boil ($17.99). We both wanted garlic butter seasoning at medium spice level. My photo didn't do it justice, but each steamed bag has several slices (like maybe 5) of andouille sausage, a piece of corn on the cob, and maybe 3 small potatoes. We really enjoyed ours, but the crab could have been more fresh. Welcome to Hobbs, NM where most seafood arrives frozen. :) The taro milk tea ($4.99) was iced, but stayed super warm for a long time. While it had a slightly sweeter flavor than I like, it was better when I got home to add ice to it as I did not drink much of it at the restaurant. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUBI did not see a kid's menu, however, my kiddos were in school & I forgot to ask if they had one. SERVICE We were not promptly greeted - it even took a while for someone to seat us, but once they did things went smoothly. Our waitress didn't even ask my SO if he wanted his tea refilled. She just did it. Love that. MY FAVORITE PART... How our waitress hustled for us about 10 other tables all by herself. NOT SO FAVORITE PART... The two out-of-sync TVs playing music videos. TIP Several customers came in for order pickups, so it seems like a decent spot for takeout.

My usual delivery order is orange chicken and hand pulled noodles with a taro boba…read more The traditional Chinese menu is very nicely presented. Bao buns and shumai also very nice. Xie Xie.

Not all you can eat. $21 bowl of soup. Clean environment. Many good hot sauces on tables. I'm sure…read morethe seafood is fresh. Language barrier. Why $21 for soup? It was like they sizzled fajita, chicken and shrimp and threw it into a large bowl. It highly contrasted the first bowl of COLD soup I was served. Didn't know it was a thing. Don't mean to step on anyone's tradition. I like ceviche, but I was served it as a soup. Did I mention it was ice cold. There's a cultural barrier but don't charge me $21 to learn a lesson in mariscos. And then stop serving me towards the end when you realize I wasn't satisfied, I'm not a happy customer but why refuse to help me close out the check, get a to go box, etc... what a joke. But it was clean and the hot sauces were on point. They might have better stuff coming off the grill but this is not all you can eat as sign and some websites say. This is for a specific crowd and they're not trying to get anyone else on board, especially with lack of English speaking waitstaff. Menu in mostly Spanish also. Patrons were Very scarce when I went in 8 pm on Thursday night. Bummer because it's a nice facility.

The staff here is friendly and knowledgeable about their menu,the restaurant is clean and…read moreorganized throughout. We ordered an Indian taco with al pastor meat lettuce and cheese on top is was big with fresh ingredients, shrimp spicy soup ,delicious add lime to it. We ordered al pastor tacos, the sides were grilled cactus, French fries and corn on the cob. All so delicious. I recommend you come and d try Maria Bonita Gracias.

Hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant in Hobbs:) Great looking place in side, their food is off the…read morehook!! Great service indeed:) We be back for sure:)

Cinay For President! If you go to Cattle Baron in Hobbs,…read moremake sure to ask for Cinay! The service was superb--fast, welcoming, and attentive. Exceptional hospitality makes a good steak even better. We will definitely be back! Highly recommended!

Not the delicious experience I was hoping for. Got the "famous" salad bar, which was nothing…read moreparticularly special. Added a cup of green chili stew, which was OK. Margarita was same, just kind of a average. Service was kind of uninterested and got one order wrong, which meant we had to wait longer. Partner had a French Dip, reportedly pretty good. Maybe the whole experience would have been different if we had ordered steaks, which is what one should probably do at a steakhouse. That said, maybe Cattle Barron'd reputation has outlived it for me.

Pacific Rim delivers fantastic Asian fusion fare. I combined their ribeye with their fried rice…read more It is outstanding . The ribeye was perfectly seared--juicy, tender, and full of rich flavor, cooked exactly as ordered. Paired with their fried rice, which is fluffy, loaded with fresh veggies, egg, and that signature wok-tossed taste, it's a winning duo. It was not greasy. It was perfectly seasoned, and generously portioned. Great service, welcoming vibe, and solid value.

Reception-1.0 Waitress-2.0 (new, needs more training; unable…read moreto open a bottle of wine) Food: taste, presentation-1.0 Ambiance: property, decor, clean-3.0 Under new management: manager states that they cannot open a new bottle of wine to taste test. What? Lower your expectations!

Empire Buffet has made some key improvements as of late. That calls for a star bump up…read more The drinkware has been replaced! There are some new cool lights near the buffet and checkout area. I have noticed better flavors out of some of the dishes that I wasn't crazy about before. Same great service from the host/owner, Mr. Lin. I just love the koi in the pond up front. My kiddos love getting ice cream from the machine that was unfortunately broken the last time we dined in on 6.26.2026. It's located in Hobbs, NM, near Albertsons Market. Yelp has two pages for this business and they have repeatedly denied my request to merge the pages. This page: https://www.yelp.com/biz/empire-buffet-hobbs-2 The other page with the incorrect address: https://www.yelp.com/biz/empire-buffet-hobbs?osq=Empire+Buffet

S/O the amazing ownership, Skoo!!! So welcoming, humble and he has great energy! The buffet is…read morealways filled up, per my experiences. They have a little bit of everything for everyone, from sushi, Chinese dining, America food and desserts. Great local spot with friendly service and plenty of seating. A must every time I'm in town!

In from NC to see family and found this great place! The service was great and the food was…read moreamazing! We started with the Rattlers (bacon wrapped jalapeños) and the Candied Pork Belly...awesome! I had the New Mexican Salad. It was perfectly spicy and delicious. My family was equally happy with their meals. Nice setting. Not fancy. Just really good!

OVERALL The Outlaw Grill in Hobbs, NM, is a place I have…read moreheard many good things about, but never tried. This is a great place to meet up with a friend for lunch. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4.5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 3 PARKING Parking is free and ample. LOCATION/AMBIANCE This small restaurant is located in the same building as Kountry Korral. Just like the name says, it has outlaw memorabilia scattered throughout. The seating arrangements are mainly for small groups or couples. THE GRUB They have a pretty nice selection of items on their menu. I was anticipating a large protein-filled dinner later in the evening, so I opted for the New Mexican salad ($16.29). I highly recommend this salad with jalapeño Ranch dressing... it was fresh and loaded with so many wonderful colors and flavors: fresh greens, tomato, onion, shredded cheese, croutons, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, and guacomole. My kiddos begged me to bring them spaghetti for our Friday lunch date at school. You can order this kid's menu item with meat sauce, plain sauce, or with meatballs. My daughters both loved their meatballs. Each plate came out to $11.97 and did not come with anything else - no bread, side salad, or drink. Kind of steep if you ask me. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB They definitely have a decent kid's menu, however, I didn't get any photos of it. Next time! SERVICE Very friendly over the phone. Quick to assist in person. They had my takeout ready for me when they said they would. MY FAVORITE PART... The New Mexican salad. I'd probably add steak next time. NOT SO FAVORITE PART... Higher-priced entrees. TIP Phone orders are ready for takeout within about 20 minutes.

Taqueria Jalisco is awesome! While visiting Hobbs on a work trip, my coworkers and I were looking…read morefor a place for lunch because the normal Mexican restaurant my coworker liked going to was closed. I'm glad it was because we found this place! First off, the service is quick and professional. We never had to wait too long for anything and it was great that they had huge cups for water and drinks so we never had to wait on refills. The food was so good. The complimentary chips and salsa were tasty although I wish the salsa was a bit thicker and not so watery. The queso we ordered was great with the chips. I got 3 tacos, one barbacoa, one asada, and one carnitas, and there was plenty of meat as well as onions and cilantro. So good! The salsa went very well with the tacos as well. The atmosphere there is really fun with plenty of seating and I would definitely go back there again with either coworkers or customers. They also have a buffet there and I've never seen a Mexican restaurant with a buffet. I might have to try that out next time!

This is a sit down restaurant, which surprised me for some reason…read more Big menu, nice service. We spit a combo chicken/beef fajita platter, which was a perfect light lunch on our road trip. Pay at checkout.

OVERALL RATING…read moreBREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 1 | Price: 4 PARKING There's always ample parking as hardly anyone ever comes here. But the crispy-battered fish can be my secret. Lol. LOCATION/AMBIANCE Most folks in these parts refer to the location as the Albertson's parking lot. Sure, it's in the vicinity. But it doesn't stand out. I forget about this place a lot. The drive-thru menu needs an overhaul. The parking lot needs major repairs. THE GRUB The 2-piece Whitefish Fillet combo was really good ($9.89 not including tax). I had not had LJS's in a ling time. They gave me plenty of packs of tartar sauce & malt vinegar. Don't forget to request those. Two pieces wild-caught Alaska Pollock in our signature batter, one side, two hushpuppies, and drink. I opted for coleslaw instead of the automatic fries they usually serve. They had Dr. Pepper to drink. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB+ fried fish, chicken or shrimp combos are available for just a little over $6 each. SERVICE Friendly & fast. MY FAVORITE PART... The 2-piece whitefish fillet! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... Their bumpy ass parking lot & funky worn-out unlit menu. TIPS Drive-thru is available. Their menu as of 3/16/2023 could use some updating & it sucks telling them your order when it's windy outside because they can't understand you!

Drive-thru very rude,no customer skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more