5/5 -- First visit to Gen Korean BBQ House and it blew us away! Elijah was our server and he absolutely made the night. Super friendly, professional, and genuinely cool -- the kind of person who makes you feel welcome right away. He even shared a bit about his trip to Japan, which was a fun personal touch without ever missing a beat on service. My wife and I did the Premium Dinner and every selection was on point. The meats were high quality, the appetizers were delicious, and everything came out quickly. Elijah kept our table running smoothly, checked in at the perfect times, and made sure we had everything we needed. If you're coming here, ask for Elijah -- he'll take great care of you. Definitely recommend and we'll 100% be back! read more

At the end of the day, this place is all about the meats they have available- truthfully, the meats were subpar. An example would be the beef belly, which suddenly comes apart as you cook it, which may indicate the lower quality. Comparing the quality to other franchises, this wasn't as great and it left me disappointed. We stuck with the regular menu since the additional cost of upgrading to the premium tier (when the only worthwhile meat to us there was the wagyu) didn't seem reasonable to us. There's a wide variety of options for meats, and the menus with pictures were helpful to our friends who preferred the visual guide. The side dishes (banchan) were about 4 at a time as well, when I usually see 6 or more at other AYCE KBBQ establishments. The service was pretty good though. I forgot his name, but our server was very thoughtful and didn't rush our group as we picked our 4 meat choices (that's the limit each round). All in all, if you're used to other KBBQ spots (like in LA or NY), this might not hit the spot. But if you're fine with meats as long as they keep coming, then this should be just the right place for you! read more

This is a restaurant in my first visit. I've been to several grid barbecue restaurants in this little different. Other restaurants there was a bar filled many types of meat, seafood, vegetables, etc., that you will select from and bring back to your table to prepare on the grill. Here you select the meat from a menu in which they served the meat from to the table. There are so many options. For a set price it's all you can eat, which includes cooked appetizers and meat selections. The quality of the food and service was great. The restaurant is dimly lit, clean and lightly decorated. Good dining experience. read more

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Excellent dinning experience. A plethora of all kinds of meats and food to grill to your liking. Lots of different condiments to try. Nice and responsive staff. Definitely demands a return soon! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Fish - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Thank you Gio and Sean!! Wonderful servers! Gios from Hawaii and Sean is from Houston , hopefully they stay at this location because they are the best servers to have! Always checking in and making sure you have everything you need. We love coming here, the vibe is always fun and it's a cool place for a date night. See you next time!! read more

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We had the best time! This was our first time to a Korean BBQ and it was great! We went around 12:30 on a Saturday and were seated right away. The table and seating was comfortable. The hostess and waiter both explained the menu very well. We opted to try the premium option. And the total ended up being a little more than $100 for two people plus tip. It's unlimited food for 2 hours. Everything was great!! I have zero complaints the wait staff was very friendly and the flavor of all the food was great. I can't wait to go back read more

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This is our 4th time coming and the waiter Elijah has been one of the best and stands out. We have had a few not so great waiters here but everytime it's Elijah , it has been great. He is always helpful and attentive. He has made our time here worth coming back to and we enjoy our time here. The food has always been very delicious and we recieve our food pretty quickly. I reccomend for sure! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Had an absolutely amazing experience. Shout out to Andrew the service he provided was great and friendly he was on top asking what we needed to keep the great quality food coming our way. Definitely recommend the premium option with dinner. And the mocktails are amazing if you're sober or want fun alternative to alcohol and the set up is really neat. read more

SOFT OPENING REVIEW: GEN KOREAN BBQ IN EL PASO We finally tried Gen KBBQ during their soft opening -- and here's everything you need to know before you go: Pricing Lunch AYCE (Monday-Thursday until 3PM): $20.95 (34 items) Dinner AYCE (after 3PM, weekends, and holidays): $31.95 (47 items) Premium AYCE: Add $20 for wagyu, short ribs, and other upgraded cuts Our total for two with Premium and appetizers came out to $118 -- well worth it for the amount and quality of food. There's a 2-hour limit per table, and everyone must order from the same menu tier. It's fair and helps keep things moving for other diners. What We Loved Chadol (brisket) Pork Jowl Wagyu Sweet Garlic Short Ribs Beef Belly and Short Plate The sweet garlic marinade paired with the sesame soy dipping sauce was absolutely delicious. There were no rice paper wraps (due to supply issues), but the pickled radish worked just fine. We also missed the steamed egg -- likely removed due to high egg prices, which is understandable. Service The staff was friendly and attentive. Most of them were corporate trainers, but they're actively working to train local hires. Our grill's heat kept fluctuating throughout the meal, likely due to insufficient gas pressure to supply all the tables. Some of our meats didn't get as crispy as we would have liked, but the staff was very responsive and comped our drinks as a courtesy. The soju was refreshing and paired really well with the grilled meats -- definitely recommend it. As someone who's missed Korean BBQ from Southern California and other big cities, I'm genuinely excited to have a place like this in El Paso. If they can maintain the quality and work out the kinks, I can see Gen becoming a local favorite in no time. Location: 1319-I George Dieter Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 read more

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So my wife and I had just returned from LV and visited this restaurant up there and enjoyed it so we anticipated the locale here. Our son even asked if we were going to the soft opening but due to work we didn't make it until I returned. We went during lunch and it wasn't crazy packed, we were quickly seated and since we knew how it worked we were eager to eat. We had a great team of servers taking care of us and they made sure we never lacked drinks, food condiments or protein and it was so so good. We ate till we couldn't eat and rolled out of there so content. We highly recommend this restaurant and hopefully you experience great service as well. Our server informed us he is from Jacksonville Florida and was here training and we informed him we are traveling to Orlando soon so maybe we are him down there as well. read more

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Love this place. We have them back in Los Angeles. This one has pastor and asada which we don't have. Need a bigger sign or billboard so people know where they are at... read more

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Everything was great! The server was super helpful and let us know beforehand what they were short of! We went on a busy Sunday after new years so it made sense they were sold out of stuff. He guided us with other options and we loved everything! The food is always delicious here, I reccomend getting some radish wraps and samjaang for your meat!!! read more

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Elijah is an exceptional server! Food was absolutely delicious and service delivered beyond expectations! We will be back! Semper Fi my friend! read more

Elijah was our waiter and saying that he was FANTASTIC is an understatement!!! He was very polite and respectful! He made sure that our every need was taken care of and that service was swift! I will only come here if he's the one on the clock! He deserves a raise!! read more

Very embarrassed this is supposedly korean. Food was the worst k bbq ever. Kimchee was disgusting and so was the rest of ban chan. Nothing tasted correct. Meat was cut very poorly and they all had a weird taste to it. Not sure what they use to marinade the meats but they were all different yet had a weird taste to it. I am korean and I do not recommend this place at all if u want k bbq. Almost charged us extra for not eating the nasty meat. read more

My family and I are visiting from California. We've eaten at other Gen Korean BBQ locations and were excited to try this one. I didn't realize we ended the soft opening, but it was a great experience. Our waiter was very attentive, the meat portion sizes were big, and all the food came out in a timely manner. My parents said this was the best Gen they've been to, so it's safe to say we had an enjoyable experience. The ambiance gives a nightclub environment, but it's clean and very spacious. I hope this location has a fantastic opening day! read more

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We walked in around 1pm before catching a movie. We were looking into ordering just a dish vs a grill option. They mentioned that prices were weekend prices which menu did not state. After researching online I kept seeing $31, but menu was unclear. We wanted to order kimchi fried rice, but due to primary pricing, everything on the menu is the same price. I was confused on that, we were not ordering the unlimited option. So $31 for kimchi fried rice? Then we asked the waiter on another plate and Same answer. No difference in pricing. Yet, all you can eat meat for $31. It was a very nice environment and if you have the hours to spare the option is worth it, but it is not a place to drop in and order a ready made plate. We ended up leaving and going to another restaurant. A good option is Garlic 1% where you can order plates and come out quick before a movie. read more

Great food and the atmosphere hasn't failed me yet here. Really enjoyed the service from Elijah since he was quick on everything.

Food was on point! Appetizers loved they sat us down server explained how we ordered 4 of the meat and then 4 of appetizers for our family. We ordered brisket and bulgogi meat, rice , and more meats, calamari and glass noodles so good ! Did not disappoint! I think we found our favorite kbbq ! Ambiance is calm has music and they also sing happy birthday bring your own cake and candles. As a bariatric girlie I was only able to eat so little with my 2 bites here and there I was able to use my restaurant card. A little bit of everything felt like a buffet read more

The restaurant was absolutely packed at around 6pm; but we received our table rapidly. The size of the table is on the short side. We all tried their Premium menu which is an additional $20 to the base price of $33. The service was a little bit Chaotic, but Sean our server did a great job recommending different meat combination. The Korean Japchae was not authentic and frankly disappointing. The grill is slow at the beginning but overall works decently well. Gen offers a wide variety of grilling options, including thinly excellent sliced of beef brisket (Chadol), some marinated beef bulgogi- a classic, delicious bone-in short ribs (Yangyum Galbi), some beef belly (Woo Beasal), pork belly, marinated chickens and Cajun shrimps just to name a few. I loved their short ribs and Cajun shrimps. The place was really noisy; as every five minutes a group of server would come to clap and chant for a birthday occasion. A little bit too noisy for my taste. The business just opened 4 weeks ago and obviously there are still some kinks that need to be resolved. But this is a great addition to the El Paso Korean BBQ scene! After a couple of drinks and a decent tip I paid $280 for four people so not a cheap place. This said, the Premium option is an option and not a must. read more

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Service is never good anymore, anywhere! Not This time. We had a short wait time, greeted by everyone and our waiter: Elijah did a fantastic job. He made us feel welcomed, had a great attitude and an overall cool guy. Oh and it's valentines weekend and super busy, and still didn't feel ignored and had a Great Experience. Thank you Elijah!! From: Table 17! read more

Elijah was amazing! Fast and friendly service and he was very attentive ensuring drinks and meat were topped off! I will definitely be coming back read more

Elijah IS our waiter because our first experience to this K barbecue with him as our waiter he made it amazing & highly communicative :) In terms of food service the meat is amazing & the mandu aswell! The place can hold 10 parties or more & of course they have Booths very mordern dim neon lights. read more

Good Food, great service. If you like this style of food then you have found a home 's welcoming and warm. Catered to you by a friendly staff and diligently providing quality food for the visitors.. read more

Came to this restaurant with great expectations. It started off with a 20 minute wait at the front door for a restaurant that was only 70% full. I assumed it was because they were low on staff. When we finally got our seats another 10 to 15 minute wait. Again, probably due to short staffing. The issue we really had was that we didn't receive 15 to 20% of the food that we ordered, It just never came. The waitress didn't know why, but after being there for about an hour and a half to two hours, we were ready to go. It was a disappointment for our date night. read more

I visit Gen's Barbecue regularly--typically about twice a month, and at times as often as twice a week. While the food is consistently good, a major reason I return is the service. The ambience is also pleasant and adds to the overall experience. Most of the time, my server is Martin, and his service stands out. He is attentive, professional, and consistent. Because I visit so often, he has taken the time to remember my usual order. When I arrive, he already knows what I want, places the order promptly, and the food comes out quickly. The service, attentiveness, and overall customer satisfaction provided by Martin make Gen's Barbecue a place I continue to visit. read more

Thank god there's a gen here in El Paso! I loved the one in Oahu and was a bit afraid it wouldn't live up to my expectations but it's safe to say this one is just as wonderful! The waiter (Brennen) was amazing and fun! The vibes were energetic and as always, the food was perfectly marinated and delicious! I'll 100% be coming back! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Plate and napkin - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Food is ok but they are missing items from the menu, they didn't have carne asada among other cuts, no sake of any kind but they are on the menu. They didn't have forks, brought us plastic forks. No soy sauce. Service could be better. read more

First piece of advice is go hungry! The price might seem a little expensive but it's worth it. You will taste the quality. Our server was Glo and she was 5 stars, excellent server. She made sure our drinks were full and checked on us constantly. The overall esthetic of the restaurant is modern trendy. Very clean and the service was excellent. We ordered the premium but next time we won't. The regular menu is just as good and they will keep bringing food if you still want it. Beware though, you don't want to over order. Pace it out. You will leave with happy bellies! We will definitely be back. read more

The food is so good here. Best kbbq place ever. The lighting and ambiance is also really great and the service is awesome! I also wanted to add that FATIMA was such an excellent host and my friend and I agree she was the best part of the whole dining experience! read more

We arrived at lunch time around 11:45am on 26th of November, the lady who is working in the front talking with another waiter and just let us standing in the entrance door waiting them finish their conversation, finally when they finished talking, she led us to the seat and put the menu on the table and left, without saying anything, that kind of rude!! Discrimination!! I called the restaurant in the evening at the same day to report this issue, and the lady who answered the phone, after she listened to what I said, she said "OK" and directly hung up the phone. Is this really how they want to start the business with such service?" read more

We had Ashley as our server. Service was amazing, she always had a smile on her face, was very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Food was amazing, and runners were very quick to get our food to the table. read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Love the atmosphere, music, food, and customer service. The wait time to get in was a bit long, about 40 min, which is to be expected for a Friday night. Our server Ryu was awesome! We appreciated how attentive he was on a busy Friday night. I had two very hangry toddlers with us and he had our food and appetizers to our table really fast. Also helped us decide what protein choices to get which were great choices! The honey soy beef belly was our favorite. Drinks are reasonably priced and delicious as well. read more

Service is fast. A bit loud but it's grand opening, expected that. Played our favorite music. Food is delicious as I expected. Make sure you ask for garlic and use that while you're cooking. Will be back!! 10/10 read more

Elijah was 10/10. Great stuff and food. Fun, fun, fun. 85 characters is crazy. 10/10!!!!!

The first time I went it was overwhelming, amazing. The 2nd time was so enjoyable!!! I recommend the thinly sliced brisket

The food is absolutely delicious. very rich in flavor and everything. the vibe of the place is like nothing here in el paso it's absolutely gorgeous! And can i talk about our server Glo? She's an absolute angel sent from heaven. Treats us like we are one of her own. Shes made this new experience so memorable i can't wait to eat here again in the weekend read more

The food is magnificent. The service was pretty decent. Its a big size than what were used to.

Brennen was an amazing waiter! It was our first time dining here, and he explained the premium options so clearly. He made sure we got our meats quickly and took great care of us the entire time! read more

Gen Korean BBQ House - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I'll be honest, as a Korean really happy this is here. For El Paso it's not bad and welcomed. Compared to broader big cities, pretty average. read more