I had been here once before and wrote a review about a year ago but it disappeared so I will try…read moreagain and hope that it sticks. The first review was 3 stars and I was not impressed with the food. Service was good. This time, I went for lunch with a friend on a Friday and the restaurant had very few customers. I had the two tacos for lunch ($11.99) with seasoned ground beef and I liked them. They were not the best tacos I ever had, but they were good. They came with salsa from a jar (or so it appeared). The accompanying tortilla chips were over-fried and not very good. Our server was very attentive and helpful. No problems with the service. This restaurant has changed ownership three times in the past three to four years. One change was COVID induced. Given the nearly empty restaurant at lunch, the way things are going, it does not look good for this ownership. It's a good location so I wonder what the problem is.

I really like this place. Great for sports and the food doesn't disappoint…read more They play the sound for the ranger games which is pretty rare. The bar tenders are all very friendly and knowledgeable. You never go without a drink. We've had the food on a few occasions and it's serviceable. All good but not knock your socks off good. The fish sandwich was crispy and well seasoned. It didn't say on the menu, but the fish was a cod or Pollock. I would order that again or even get the fish and chips. Overall this place is a keeper. They respect the games they are showing and make it a good experience for those who want to watch.

What does one do after spending a lot of money shopping for food? Stop by a restaurant on the way…read morehome of course. My roommate has an appetite that is terrifying & I knew he hadn't eaten in about four hours. This was my first time to any Ojos Locos. I was met at the door by security that asked me to take everything out of my pockets for a pat down. I've been to Hooters enough times that I know the menu by heart. I've been to Twin Peaks a couple times and never encountered a pat down. At a restaurant. Never. Ever. There was a DJ playing music, mostly Tejano which I can honestly say never bothered me. I don't speak a lot of Spanish & I don't understand the lyrics but for some reason I've always found myself enjoying it. I can't lie: Once I looked at the menu I thought this was just another restaurant that showcases attractive women in skimpy outfits & offered mediocre food at best. The menu appeared to be limited to nachos, a few burgers & some wings. My roomie had 12 lemon pepper boneless wings & I had the Yucatán Burger. We Were not disappointed. My roomie said that the wings were actually very good & the Yucatán was delicious. Both came with fries. The ladies, servers, were sweet & attentive. We had a visit from the manager on duty to see if everything was ok. The bus guys were picking up empty glasses, plates & napkins (paper towels) keeping our table clean. While I wasn't exactly sure what to expect on my first visit I can tell that it didn't take long to become comfortable (it was a pat down. At a restaurant). & I came away happy. My roomie had a drink special that included a shot of Fireball & said that it went down smooth. He almost had another one. From security at the door to the managers to the ladies hustling about to the guys bussing tables, everyone was polite and on the ball. I can see myself coming back. I might want to try those wings. Or nachos.

Ehhh. First, beer selection is trash. Get some local craft cervecas. Get some IPAs. The food tastes…read morelike it was microwaved. The options of microwaveable food suck. Just burgers, tacos and wings. I want a steak option. Or a carnivore option that replaces the veggies with eggs. The only drawback to return is the booty.

Great service, surprisingly authentic food and all within a reasonable price point…read more Hard to argue with the fish and chips - make sure you ask to make the fish extra crispy.

I don't think I have eaten at an Irish Pub before, and I enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxed and…read morethere was plenty of drinking happening around us. The food was good. I got the chicken strips and tater tots, both were tasty, but nothing that made them stand out beyond being good. The service was really good, and then we ran out of water (we were not drinking) and never was offered a refill during most of our dinner. Not until the server was helping us with our check.

I thought I went to the wrong location... the people were nice but that's about it. I can't speak…read moreon the ambiance of the place because I went when it was still light out (there wasn't any other customers.) The photos online were nothing like now. The menu is one page. (Technically halve but the font was so large.) The burger and eggs are grilled but everything else is microwaved. I watched my $10 fries be microwaved. Very disappointing. I only recommend coming here with friends for some drinks and karaoke. Absolutely not the food.

Local grill in heart of Garland, TX. Had the Big Kahuna Burger and Bad Ass Fries. Big Kahuna was…read moretwo 1/2 lb patties with Swiss cheese and bacon. Fries had cheese and bacon with ranch dressing. Burger and fries were delicious. Burger was above average, really filling and enjoyable. Definitely recommend.

I love this bar. The fried jalapeños on the happy hour menu are A1. The service is great. Even when…read moreit's busy and hectic the bartenders and servers do a good job. Especially Jess. Perfect spot for sports, beer, and pool!

Good drink prices. Had a coctail at happy hour and the tostada. Plenty of TVs and space for big…read moregroups. Sat at the bar which had a weird mildew smell, I think I was sitting near the dish washer. Bar appeared to be well cleaned I would go back but would sit at a table instead

This is an awesome Dive bar. Drinks are more than reasonable, and depending on who is working, the…read moreservice is usually on point. Speaking to that, Brandi is the absolute best. How she interacts with her regulars is worth the trip there. Shes awesome!

I ordered the nachos. Piled high with cilantro and onion. Hard and dry. There is nothing to hold it…read moretogether. No beans. Pick up a chip, and everything falls off. No flavor. Dry. Not like it was before Bland. I will take the 2/3rd I did not eat and have an egg, chorizo, beans, cheese, and creama breakfast burrito. It's not like I remember. Little cups of sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños. Not right

Love the Ave! Bucket deals and good food. Great spot to watch football or other sporting events!read more

Good service and good drinks. Pretty good prices. Great place to watch a game. Lots of TVs.read more

Great local place for good drinks & bar food. Met friends and had a nice time. Good service.read more

The name of the game is food. And I'm a superstar. I don't think I'm particularly picky, but I can…read morebe. Where it counts. Which is food. Sometimes things win and sometimes things lose. In the end, we all just try to tally up the wins and losses and try our best to rate a restaurant. This is my story. Usually when traveling, I try to get in a smattering of different genres of food. Mostly because I tire easy. Like when walking. I also try to get in some of the best things I like. Which are burgers. And wings. I'm also kind of a sucker for wildly long names of things. Which is exactly where good friend beer garden and burger house comes in. I really dug the look of the place. Open concept with the outside, outdoor seating, cool lighting ambiance. Just a really cool vibe and feel. Like a dorm room after your freshmen year. You know, once you get everything figured out and you aren't bunking with that weirdo with all the waifu pictures hanging up and FaceTimes with his cat. I will say though, the only weird drawback this place had was it was DARK on the inside. Never really had that problem before. Wouldn't have been an issue had I remembered my headlamp, but I left it back in the mines. And in all honesty, I don't care too much about the state of the building around me as long as the food hits hard. I was pumped about the wings as they seemed to have an assortment of flavors. I ordered four and thinking back, I can't remember why. Maybe that was the minimum, maybe you could only order in increments of four. Nobody really knows at this point and I'm way too far away to drive back and ask. So, four wings. You were able to split the sauces. Not like atoms, but like different flavors. This is food, not science. So, like a good CERN scientist, I requested split sauce. I inquired about the KFC flavoring and the server told me it was a rub and their version of secret blend of herbs and spices. I'm not a fan of rubs simply because if I'm going to eat wings, I want them saucy and messy. Like my relationships. BUT he said, and I quote "it's really good." That was all I needed to hear. Sign me up. After the rub I knew I needed a sauce. I settled with the Mild because it seemed like a good middle of the road. Man. Sometimes you do wings right and sometimes you do wings RIGHT. The KFC rub was 100% top tier rub. It wasn't a light rub which I've experienced before, it was a full on flavor soak. Make no mistake, you were going to experience that rub flavor. It was so good if I accidentally got some on my fingers, I'd just have nubs left. The Mild sauce was also top tier. Although I will say it seemed a few steps above a mild sauce. It was like a Low to Mid Hot sauce wearing a Mild sauce mask. Like the kind your mom and dad used to wear at those parties you weren't allowed to go to. Oh, and the wings had that chef's kiss crunch and that chiefs kiss juiciness. 10/10 want to experience these wings again in a Groundhog's Day setting. Now let's talk burger. I have found that I love smash burgers. I have not figured out yet how to make a delicious one myself, so I rely on the skill of others. Much like everything else in my life. Except dentistry. I do that myself. Castaway style. I ordered the Bourdain which included the patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Kewpie mayo. Not sure what that last one is, but I like condiments on my burg, so sign me up. I'll let you in on a little secret, I used to make burgs for the Bee's back in my heyday. And a little deeper secret, I can't remember how we stacked them. That being said, when I make my personal burgers, everything is on top of the burger. I'll sometimes do a condiment or two on the bottom, but I have no real methodology. In my mind, you want that patty to hit those taste buds first. No middle man. Like the lawyer you kept having to talk to when trying to figure out which parent you wanted to live with. The Bourdain burger did the exact opposite with this burger. It had the lettuce and pickle as a buffer between meat and tongue. And honestly, I think that might have been what turned me off to the burger. I patties had good flavor, but it felt like it came in too late because I tasted toppings first. In my burger mind, this hurt more than it helped. Side Note: Fries were good. The spicy ranch would peel the paint off of any car, spot weld iron beams, and melt through your hand without protective gloves. It's hurting my mouth to even write this. PS Sorry for the sideways photos. I hate that, too. Chicken Wings: 12/10 Burger: 7/10 Spicy Ranch: Please Don't

My bestie recommended this restaurant, so we decided to check it out with a party of three around 7…read morep.m. We did make a reservation, which turned out to be a great idea because it was fairly busy when we arrived and most of the tables were already full. Thanks to the reservation, we were seated right away and immediately greeted by our server, who was honestly amazing from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. We kicked things off with drinks. I started with an espresso martini, and it was really, really good--smooth, balanced, and exactly what I was hoping for. For my second drink, I tried the smoked Old Fashioned from their holiday menu. It was good, but I'll be honest, it was extremely strong. Like, really strong. In general, their drinks definitely pack a punch, so that's something to keep in mind when ordering. For my entrée, I ordered the Mediterranean smoked chicken salad, and wow. It was hands down one of the best salads I've ever had in my life. Everything was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and satisfying, and it didn't feel like a "boring" salad at all. It was so good that I already know I'll be coming back specifically for that dish, though I'm also curious to try more of the menu next time. Overall, this place absolutely lived up to the recommendation. Great service, strong drinks, and standout food. I'll definitely be back.

Thirsty Lion delivers a clean, spacious gastropub atmosphere that makes it a great spot to relax,…read moregrab a drink, and enjoy a solid meal. The layout feels open and comfortable, and the overall vibe is upbeat without being overwhelming. That said, service on arrival could use some attention. There was a noticeable gap at the host stand with several guests waiting and no staff in sight, which set a slightly off first impression. Once seated, though, the experience improved. Ally at the bar stood out right away. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming, she helped turn the visit around and made the experience feel more personal. She did come back to check in later, which was appreciated and helped round out the service. On the food and drink side, they carry Manhattan Project Beer Company's Half-Life, which is a big win and pairs exceptionally well with the French dip. The sandwich itself is flavorful and satisfying. The fries were a bit on the softer side, so if you prefer them crispy, I'd definitely recommend asking for them extra crispy when ordering. Overall, Thirsty Lion has a lot going for it. Great atmosphere, solid menu, and standout staff like Ally. With a little more consistency at the front of house, this place easily moves from good to great.

Casual dive-bar, with big screen TV's, games, great service, and good drink specials! They have a…read morewide variety of interesting shots for about $5 - try several for fun!

*****DO NOT LEAVE A CREDIT CARD WITH THESE PEOPLE*****…read more I am sad to leave this review because I had fun there. I have been twice and was screwed over both times. The 1st time I was over charged and when I called the next day the girl that answered the phone was so freaking rude and made the excuse of "we were busy." That's no excuse to over charge. It was only $15 so I let it go. I went back a few weeks later and gave the waitress my credit card and told her I wanted to pay cash. At the end, she separated our checks. I left plenty of money on the table for my bill and tip. The next day there was a charge on my cc for my bill PLUS a $30 tip my server decided to leave herself. I ended up paying $100 for a few freaking beers and fried pickles. When I called to discuss it, the mgr was nice but she quit responding to me when I asked for a copy of the cc receipt, with a signature. I tried to dispute it with my cc company but the dispute was denied. I can't believe this happened twice. I guess being a thief is what it takes to work there. Absolutely disgusting. I didn't have $100 to throw away, but they didn't freaking care.