The Cattle Baron is honestly one of those hidden gems you almost don't want to tell people about because it's just that good. The atmosphere is pure country charm -- it feels like stepping into an old ranch house with all the rustic decorations and cozy touches everywhere you look. The salad bar is always fresh and loaded with good options, and the steaks are consistently amazing. Perfectly cooked every single time. That's something we really notice because a lot of steakhouses wow you once, then the second visit something feels off or the food just isn't the same. We've probably been here five times now, and it has been spot-on every single visit. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the whole place just has that comfortable, laid-back feeling that keeps you coming back. Definitely one of our favorite places to eat. read more

Tried Cattle Baron on Airway a couple weeks ago because I saw their prime rib special and thought maybe this could be a holiday dinner option for the family. I went in hungry after a massage, ready to judge honestly, and... no. Just no. Service was sweet but slow, nothing to complain about. The real issue was the food. Everyone around me kept saying the same thing I was thinking: the salad bar is the best part. And honestly, that's not something you want to overhear in a steakhouse. I ordered my prime rib medium rare. What I got was rare in the wrong way. No seasoning crust, no browning, just a floppy cut with a thick tendon and a lot of fat and gristle. One of the worst cuts I've ever been served. Even the au jus couldn't save it. Mashed potatoes and bread were fine but bland. My husband's burger was just okay. Prices were normal for a steakhouse, but the quality didn't match at all. I left feeling queasy and very disappointed, especially since I was hoping to add this place to our holiday rotation. Service was fine. Decor was fine. The food was the problem. I can't recommend this location, especially if you're going for prime rib. If anyone in El Paso has a solid prime rib recommendation for the holidays, I'm listening. Cattle Baron 1700 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925 read more

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Visited Cattle Baron in El Paso and had such a great experience! We tried the fideo, and it was absolutely amazing, plus I had a perfectly cooked piece of chicken on the side. The salad bar is a whole experience in itself--so many fresh options to choose from,. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a really nice atmosphere. Overall, a delicious meal and a spot I'd definitely come back to when I'm in town! read more

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I ordered a 14 oz steak on airways and look like all I got was about 6 oz of meat the rest of it was nothing but fat and the sweet potato and a sweet potato very well so I don't think I'll never eat here again read more

Cattle Barron is a pretty solid steakhouse entry. There is plenty of parking and the interior has a warm, old west feel. The crew there treated us well and the service was good. This evening, I was the mood for a prime rib. My wife opted for grilled shrimp. Both were good. The prime rib perfectly prepared and extra salty. I also liked the au jus. That is a big part of what makes prime rib good. The grilled shrimp and vegetables were also very nicely done. And the cherry on top is one of the best salad bars in El Paso. Easy parking, cozy dining area, good service, good food that is moderately priced. And with such a great salad bar, pushes Cattle Barron from 4-Stars up to 5-Stars! read more

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Walked over from the Marriott for dinner one evening. I was dying for a good salad bar and this place had it. Don't really have any picks to show because it was just plate after plate of fresh salads. Also, I accidentally left my credit card on the table and realized it hours later, just before closing, and they had it there at the front station when I arrived back in a panic. read more

Had the prime rib--cooked spot-on, definitely the highlight. Caesar salad was good, always served on a chilled plate but this time around the portions that day seemed skimpy. Now, the sweet potato? I've seen larger hors d'oeuvres! Pic says it all. Overall, it got busy, but service kept up. I'd go again--but maybe skip the tiny sweet potato or at least take the servers offer of replacing it. read more

Cattle Baron - Steak salad - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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This place has been a long long long time friend! We've enjoyed Cattle Baron for many years in Ruidoso, Midland (closed now :( ) and now El Paso. This place is amazing! They have a fabulous salad bar...I mean FABULOUS! There are so many topping choices, dressings, pasta salads and 2 soup choices. The warm bread is delicious and the prime rib is AMAZING! While staying in El Paso for 3 months caring for a sick family member, we had Cattle Baron 2-3 times a week. It was great any day of the week or weekend! Service is great!!! And the ambiance is classic steakhouse flare. Again...if you like prime rib...this is your place!!! Love this place! read more

So I was craving a REAL chicken fried steak so 4 others I was meeting wanted to meet for lunch so I suggested Cattle Barons. So I thought I'd take time to update my review from 4 or so years ago. The inside is definitely western chic meets cowboy cattle drive. There is a huge salad bar but that's like $14.95 for it as an entree with soup. It's all you can eat but that's always a bit steep for me for salad. Even to add it to your meal it's another $4.95. Seriously??? You're plunking down $35 for a prime rib or rib eye or fillet and still want another $5 for lettuce plate?? I'm sorry, that's just gouging at that point, but then I digress. I did order the CFS. I asked for gravy on top of the steak and mashed potatoes both, on everything. And I got a side of sautéed asparagus with tomatoes lemon and parm. It's always really good and I need my greens! Two others I was with got chicken strips, one with regular fries and one sweet potato fries. The 4th in our group did get the 6oz prime rib super rare with onion rings. They are actually thinly sliced onion "strings" and I wish they would put it on the menu as that because when the plates came out one of the people with is, it was their first time eating here, and they asked "what happened to your onion rings!!?? We explained they really aren't rings ... most of the light breading was simply falling off when you picked the strings up... he just said "hmmm that ain't right, don't look right" and laughed but I will say, I come couple of times a month and get the 6 ounce prime rib and whoever was slicing them today was slicing them generously THICK compared to what I have gotten in the past. I told my friend, "thats more like an 8 ounce," and she agreed and dug in. She said it was really good. My CFS had no gravy on top, just under and maybe a drizzle on the potatoes . I had told them to COVER the plate in gravy. I like lots of gravy and don't like dry potatoes. So I had to ask for a cup of gravy. The steak was good and the mashed potatoes were super dry so they needed the gravy. The chicken strips guys said they were just chicken strips, a little over done. Nothing to brag to anyone about. Wondered if they had just been frozen. And then fried up, didn't seem fresh and had no real flavor on the breading or inside the chicken. The fries were just fries. Nothing special. So basically 2 out of 4 dining had a mostly good dining experience and 2 had a more typical fast food type. Our server was friendly and checked on us twice to refill drinks and fresh bread. All the western motif is pleasant to the eye. And they even had some history to see and read about in a glass case at the Front of the restaurant. And I can attest they do make a good grilled steak too. It's more laid back here than a Texas Roadhouse, less hustle and bustle, not as loud. Let's you take your time to relax and enjoy your meal and your friends and family if dining with them. Just missed the mark on some things with us today.. read more

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I think the big seller here is the salad bar but it's a bit gross in my opinion. Seems like the food sits for a bit longer than it should and people always drop stuff in the dressings. Salad ingredients are as cheap as you'd expect. The actual entrees aren't too bad. I thought my prime rib was slightly better than your average but overall I wouldn't get again for the price. Not a bad choice if you like this sort of thing but don't think it's for me read more

Carlos the server was extraordinarily good at his job. After a very long day, I had to eat and the restaurant was close by. I was promptly seated. Everything on the tables as I walked to seat looked good, as well as the menu. I told him I couldn't decide but wanted something not heavy or rib sticking. He suggested soup and salad bar. It hit the stop! Everything was fresh and well presented. The green chile soup had a kick, the kind that keeps you taking another spoonful, it was torture and pleasure. In a land of steaks and potatoes, it's nice to have a different option. read more

5 stars! People are nice & friendly! Delicious Robey and prime rib. The salad bare is just awesome, fresh & delicious! The ambiance is almost a throwback, Western themed steakhouses of old! I mean that in a good way! read more

Came on Mother's Day and we were lucky to be seated right away as a party or 3! Their portions are the perfect size. I recommend getting the salad bar because they have so many salad items to choose from to customize your own salad. I love that they have lots of pasta salad options too. read more

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I wasn't impressed the last time I dined at a Cattle Baron but I decided to try this location since I ate at the neighboring Applebee's the last time I was in this area. I should have gone to Applebee's instead. When I arrived I was told to sit anywhere in the bar area near the entrance. The place wasn't particularly busy but the only open tables were piled with dirty dishes so I sat at the bar. I waited for about 5 minutes before the bartender noticed I was there and gave me a menu. This really loud couple sat next to me and ordered drinks and an appetizer right away while I was still there trying to get someone's attention so I could order. I ordered the green chile wontons and the shrimp scampi. I asked for the bread too and it was pretty good. The couple got their wontons in a couple of minutes while mine didn't arrive until 10 minutes later. The wontons were pretty much the same as the last time I had them. The shrimp scampi was really disappointing. The pasta was soaking in oil and the portion was tiny. It came in a little dish with six grilled shrimp on top. This looked and tasted like one of those premade microwaveable meals you get at the grocery store. The fries were lukewarm like they had been sitting out for a while. This wasn't worth $20. It took all of 5 minutes to eat my main course and during that time another loud couple sat next to me (the previous couple had left) and they had a toddler with them. The bar had a long padded armrest along the entire stretch so every time someone leaned on it the other guests could feel it. The toddler kept slapping the armrest which jostled my arm and caused me to splash my food. I had to keep my arm elevated while I ate. I asked for my check and the bartender said "ok" and then disappeared for 10 minutes. Several other employees wandered over to stand behind the bar but they weren't working and just chatted with the other guests. When I finally got the check I quickly paid and left. My bill was about $43 (including tax and a tip). I don't think I'll visit another Cattle Baron. read more

I came here with a coworker while on a work trip and the food was good. I ordered the Filet mignon with the loaded mash potatoes and lemon garlic asparagus and it tasted well. My coworker got the prime rib and said it was good as well. We shared an appetizer of the bacon wrapped shrimp and liked that as well. Our waiter Adam was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. I can't say it was the best steak I ever had but it hit the spot. I felt like the price was about what you expect at a steakhouse. Overall a good experience for what El Paso has to offer. read more

Cattle Baron - Bacon wrapped shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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First off our waiter was higher than a kite, we decided to try Cattle Baron as other reviewers said that it was just as good as Cattleman's, far from it.... The fideo was delicious as well as the salad bar, the Rangoon's were also very tasty but the rest was sub par and commercialized. The creamed horseradish was sweet and not very flavorful, the au jus was cold, asparagus needed more seasoning. The restaurant itself is beautiful, prices are reasonable but it was lack luster as a full experience. read more

Cattle Baron - Filete Mignon and baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Where do we begin? I was skeptical coming here based on the reviews but gave it a try anyways. Big mistake. First off, my waiter was amazing. I wish I remembered his name because he exemplified great service and was a highlight of the night. The decor reflects a mid western theme and was appropriate. It's spacious on the inside and we walked right in on a Friday night. The food was below average. The prime rib was awful and I cannot believe they served me the cut of prime rib they did. Refer to my picture to see what I'm talking about. It tasted awful. Shame on them for sending it out the kitchen. I told the waiter and he was kind about it. I asked to order a ribeye instead because I no longer had a desire to eat prime rib. The ribeye came out in less than 5 minutes and I knew it was not going to be good. I ordered a medium ribeye and it was undercooked. At that point, I was over it and just wanted to leave. The experience was utterly disappointing. The salad bar had several options and was decent but not returning to. read more

Cattle Baron - The taste was awful. Food was not even fresh nor did it taste fresh. - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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We had wine, a margarita, the prime rib, chopped steak, salad bar, and fried ice cream. The food was great as always, but the server, Jorge, made this dinner the best experience we have ever had at a Cattle Baron. For reference, we frequent the Ruidoso and El Paso locations. He was prompt, polite, accommodating, and got our order correct despite being the bartender and our server when the restaurant was approximately 40% occupied either diners. I hope Cattle Baron recognizes what an asset he is to their business and makes him feel as appreciated as we did as his patrons. If I operated a restaurant, I would try to lure him to work for my business. My two complaints with Cattle Baron, not specific to this visit but in general, are: 1. they don't provide real butter, providing margarine instead. I find this disappointing as margarine is not only disgusting but it's unhealthy and not the standard I expect in a restaurant of Cattle Baron's class. 2. They refuse to serve alcohol to anyone who can't produce an ID despite the people very clearly being over 30 or 40. I almost walked out one night and considered never returning when the same server that waits on us and checks my ID almost every week said she wouldn't serve me a margarita without seeing my ID that I had unfortunately left at home. I respect entities that follow rules and don't condone serving minors, but for Christ sake, how many people under 21 years old dress up like people who are clearly over 50 so they can order over priced alcoholic drinks at their restaurants? read more

Cattle Baron - Fried ice cream - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This spot is a great choice for lunch if you are short on time. The ample salad bar has loads of items and you probably will get full before your meal arrives. I opt for the salad only most times because it definitely is enough. Service is good and the ambiance is fun. read more

Cattle Baron - Great salad bar - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Cattle Baron is just flat out great. Steaks are wonderful and their salad bar incredibly delicious. Whenever I'm in El Paso I try and eat there at least once per trip. Talk about convenient, the Cattle Baron is just outside ELP so it makes for a quick lunch stop upon arrival or a great last bite before heading home. Not cheap but worth every dollar. Pretty place inside as well. read more

One of my favorite places to go for dinner. Inside is very welcoming & cozy. Don't miss their happy hour read more

This steak restaurant is huge with a well rounded salad bar. We came in on a Sunday afternoon, 5:00'ish, without a reservation. It was pretty quiet, not busy at all so we didn't have to wait to be seated or served. Our server was pleasant and friendly and suggested the green chili wontons (very tasty). Hubby had the chopped steak and I had prime rib. The steak was delish but the prime rib was a little chewy. Overall not bad, we will probably come back. read more

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The bar service was exceptional and the green chili corn chowder was superb. I also really enjoyed the bottomless salad. Lots of choices. The 6oz prime rib was tender but not too flavorful. Mashed potatoes were just ok. I would go back. read more

Had a chance to grab a bite before taking my big bro to the airport. I ordered a chicken fried steak with fries. Both my items were tasty and delicious. My brother ordered French dip sandwich, he also enjoyed his meal very much. Service was exceptional, Thank You! read more

As a Texan this is an abomination of a steak house. Maybe it's good enough for El Paso or Las Cruces, but that is like saying the Jamaicans have a great Caribbean bobsled team. First of all, they keep the lights on like it's a doctor's office and not a bar/restaurant. No sense of ambiance. I'm at the bar right now and feel like I'm under interrogation or about to get my molars checked. So step one, turn down the fucking lights you idiots. Literally every restaurant has this figured out. It's not Whataburger or McDonald's. Now the bar at Raddissson next door is also lit up like a stadium which is why no one is n there. So AMBIANCE! It's a simple fix. The rest is going to be harder. Service was marginal. Again I think the El Paso/New Mexico region doesn't know any better so there is no standard for good service. Okay the Green Chile Tostadas were delicious. I'll give you that. read more

Had the steak salad. Was actually VERY Good! Service was also very good. Ambience was a little old (which matched the clientele) will go back and try a steak for sure! read more

Great service at the bar, perfect place to eat when u stay across the street at the hotel. Food was good

The salad bar was fantastic!! Lots of choices I haven't had in years. My husband got the blackened catfish and wow it was awesome. Flavor was out of this world. I had the manhattan cut sirloin.,,,fantastic flavor and it was cooked just right. Definitely ask for bread it was a perfect compliment to the meal. Definitely will try again!!! read more

The restaurant had a great environment. The salad bar was outstanding! Fresh vegetables and fruit with lots plenty of variety. Whatever you get, you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't order the salad bar. I had the prime rib and it was delicious. Oh, and the potato skins were so good that our table had two orders back to back. The wait staff was great, to boot. Thanks!! read more

Okay, El Paso I'm a serious foodie and I love to try new places. This is hands down the best meal I have had in El Paso since moving here. 10/10! We always pass Cattle Baron when driving and have said many times we are going to try it. We finally did and everything was perfect! The seating in the lounge, the service, happy hour, the salad bar, and every dish ordered was perfect! The salad bar is what dreams are made of. So many options and such a wonderful selection. You can also serve yourself now at their salad bar. The steak had topping choices and even seasoning choices while being wrapped in bacon. It was mouthwatering! This is a place I wish I tried long ago when we first saw it, but we will be back to try more of the menu no doubt! read more

Cattle Baron - Filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

What is not to like about this place? First time here. Location is convenient by the airport with ample free parking. Restaurant is large and nicely decorated for a great ambiance. We were promptly seated and our server was friendly, very polite and attentive. We both chose the small cut of prime rib. It was cooked just right, moist and tender, delicious. Top that all off with very reasonable prices. Well worth a visit and I look forward to dining here again. read more

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Not my usual place to go but I was wanting a good piece of meat and a drink. This place has probably been here forever from the looks of the TEXAS style decor. Old west themed , seems like it's a family style restaurant. I chose to sit at the bar and dine. Happy I did. The bartender was a cool dude named Nacho. He was inviting and talkative and we soon realized we had a lot in common as he visits Palm Springs and Joshua Tree area often. It was nice to chat about places back in Cali I miss. It was a cold night so I wanted a warm drink- he made me a great Hot Toddy with Grand Marnier. He suggested the prime rib which is what I was looking at anyways- so I went ahead and gave in. For 4.49$ I added the salad and soup bar. Great variety at the all you can eat salad bar - just disappointed that both soups were lacking in the main ingredients. Mamas beef soup had no meat barely any veggies. The mushroom soup was basically just the cream and no mushrooms. But I still picked the mushroom and some great croutons to dip in it. Took my time enjoy my salad , soup and the warm wonderful loaf of bread and butter I received along with my drink before moving onto my Prime rib and baked sweet potato with a cinnamon butter. It was served with horseradish and an au ju. The prime rib melted in my mouth! Prices are a little more than I usually pay but for the ambiance and nice chat it was worth it. 6oz prime rib and one side 17.95$ Hot Toddy was about 10$ (definitely pricey for me) but Nacho was amazing so hey- there's that. Overall I think this may be a place to go on a very special occasion- with a casual atmosphere- a definite Texas vibe and a good choice in menu items. read more

Cattle Baron - All you can eat salad and soup bar - 4.95 $ to add on to entree - Steakhouses Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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A friend recommended this place and I was satisfied! The prime rib was perfectly cooked. Super tender, delicious, and seasoned well! Lots of flavor! The service was attentive and quick! They have an unlimited salad bar for upgrade 3.99. definitely worth it! Huge variety! The menu prices are a great for the quality of food your getting. Definitely an under rated places compared to the newer steakhouses in the area. Ambiance is quiet, and great for a conversation with friends, family, or a date! It was my first time and it definitely won't be my last! read more

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Salad Bar = 10/10 Steak = 2.5/10 The salad bar was incredible. It's an extra $4 to $5 dollars if you add it on to your primary dish if you don't get it on your own. The food at the salad bar was really good and fresh. I honestly wish I had just gotten a salad. Their steak and shrimp special was horrible. The meat was really tough. It initially came out way undercooked, and then brought back way overcooked. Their house made onion rings were more like the bit of rings you get on a salad vs. the circles, and had zero flavor (aside from the sense that you're ingesting pure oil). read more

I ordered the steak and it was cooked to perfection and well as my sweet potato fries. The service was decent as well for how busy it was when I attend. I love the ranch style setting. Very welcoming. read more

I went hear to meet fam for dinner, and figured, "they have a salad bar, I should be fine". The salad bar was fine. I was excited when I saw they had beets, but they were too sweet, more like candied beets. Neither of the soups were vegetarian and a lot of the bar looked picked over. I also ordered cheese sticks. When they were delivered, they were both burnt and raw at the same time. That takes a special kind of skill. As I finished, waiting too leave, I was checking out the random steer and deer head decorations on the wall. I feel like its stereotypical Texas, just not stereotypical El Paso. read more

We are familiar with this chain and it's usually good. Always a great salad bar. Tonight, however, the entire restaurant reeked of raw fish. Our waiter was apparently new and not very proficient. He spoke without moving his lips and mumbled. We gave up trying to understand him. My husbands beer was delivered without the cold glass he requested. My G&T was delivered without extra lime as requested. We waited for both requests to be filled. The food was okay but not great. We ate quickly and left due to the odor of raw fish. Not the top notch dinner I expected from them. read more

If I had to summarize this place, it would have been Applebee's quality food at higher prices. We ordered the prime rib and French dip. Both were incredibly dry, as if the food was not made fresh. The french dip tasted bland, with very little flavor. It was a decent sized portion, but not a huge fan of the bread either. My 3 year old had 3 slices of pickle on one of the salad bar plates and apparently the general manager is a stickler about that. So they had to charge us for an extra salad bar. The salad bar had a great selection and we ended up getting that instead of one of the kids plates. The salad bar also had soup and desserts. read more

We always enjoy Cattle Baron restaurant. The setting is very comfortable and clean. They have truly amazing salad bar that is always stocked and extremely fresh. We ordered the filet mignon and prime rib and enjoyed every bite. Omar our waiter was professional and very friendly (as always). I highly recommend. read more

Entered at 1600 and sat immediately. They already have a decent sized crowd. The waiter was with us shortly and brought waters. The interior decor is southwest style. Casual. They are out of rotisserie chicken. But then when we ordered prime rib medium, they were out of it. Had medium well left. Understood. It could be finished on the grill though. Sweet potato was good. Asparagus was good. Not great. Overall average. I was hesitant to add this, but after a different waiter talked the same way to the table next to us, I figured it may not be us. But the waiters have an undertone of condescending. So maybe toxic management. Or just an oversight on their part. read more