Gerardo's Casita

Local favorite! Full bar, Saturday brunch…read more Sports on tvs. Must go if hungry , needed a drink or looking for some comfort food menu goes from enchiladas to steaks to homemade biscuits and gravy

This place sucked Me and my table waited 1 and a half hour and still wasn't served and they had to…read moreget the seats which took forever and waitress was making it more complicated than it needed to be

Dining room

Chicken waffles

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That Perfect Margarita not too sour.no over pour of liquor fresh i was impressed

Hot Shots

2.9(10 reviews)

Hot Shots is definitely a dive bar, but if you're like me, that's what you are looking for…read moresometimes. They got a few pool tables and it's a smoking environment. Like I said, pure dive bar. If you're a smoker, you'll probably enjoy this bar. If not, expect to leave smelling like an ash tray. The only reason I took a star off is because the service there is super slow. Talking to some regulars there, it seems to be a normal thing to expect.

I am from San Diego, and this bar was definitely different from what I am used to. The atmosphere…read morewas actually really fun. They have karaoke and music. They do allow smoaking, so expect to smell like an ash tray when you leave lol. That is a down side, but the reason for the 3 stars is that the service is crap. They had 1 girl there who was busting out drinks like crazy, but the other guy working was so slow and they give smaller than normal pours for their alcohol. You will only get about a half shot.

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Sky Lounge

2.3(3 reviews)

1.8 mi

Had a blast. Good service, great DJ, mixed crowd. Good vibe! Would go again if in the area…read more Drinks are a little pricey but definitely strong so it balances itself out. Clean, smaller size dance floor but seating spread out enough to where you could dance anywhere.

This place is junk. The inside bar area is dirty and the bartenders are rude. No draft beer. The…read moresound system outside is just a $20 stereo playing Midland radio stations. A lot of potential but but for now it's junk.

Sun, fun and friends

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Saddle up to the bar

Sip Haus

4.2(17 reviews)

Great ambiance. Love the Halloween decorations. The…read moreHalloween themes drink menu is great. The chili cheese hot dogs from Leesco's next door were great too. They can order them for you. Service was great. Very relaxed atmosphere. Classy and fun.

We stopped by the Sip Haus for a quick predinner drink. It was a Tuesday so the bar was pretty…read moreempty, but you could tell it was a cool place to hang out. I kept it simple with an old fashioned while my wife ordered from the "Experience" side of the menu for a smoked version of the Old Fashioned called Smoke and Mirrors. Both were made to perfection and we would definitely come back the next time we are in Midland.

What's left of a skinny Rita

Cheers!

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Normal Is an Illusion Amazing.

Buffalo Nickel by Cibolo Creek

4.3(12 reviews)

1.6 mi

I have visited Buffalo Nickel a few times while visiting Midland for work and enjoyed my visit…read moreevery time. It has a nice easy-going, small-town Texas feel to it which is hard to describe unless you've lived in a town like this like I have. The inside is typically nice and chill; an ideal environment to grab a cocktail or two and conversate with a date, coworker, group of friends, whatever. Out of all the bars I have been to in Midland, I think Buffalo Nickel has the best selection of whiskey especially. I am not a huge whiskey aficionado but I have heard from ones that this is the place to go. I am more of a tequila and beer guy and they have everything I want. The unique thing about this bar is that the back patio is smoke-friendly. I am guilty of wanting some nicotine after some drinks so this is a great place for me. They also sell cigars if that is your thing. Cheers!

Wonderful rustic, easy going, relaxed bar to grab an amazing cocktail or two. First and foremost,…read moreit is not a cigar bar, it is a bar that sells cigars! They have a nice selection to grab a couple to smoke on the back patio or to take with you for later. Hubby really enjoy the Crazy Alice, said it was one of the best cigars he's ever had! We sat at the bar and our bartender was very sweet and attentive. Explained the cocktails a bit for us and gave suggestions. The Pumpkin Spiced White Russian caught my eye online so I went with that and hubby had an Old Fashioned. Drinks were spot on so when the bartender said they had a great Espresso Martini I said but of course! It was absolutely delicious!! We highly recommend Buffalo Nickel for a small gathering or date night cocktails.

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The Basement At opal’s

3.0(7 reviews)

Ambiance was rather nice, I enjoyed the antique building control panel. Service was spotty. I sat…read moreat the bar, the bartender right in front of me never greeted me or offered me a drink all night. Luckily another bartender took care of me for drinks and dinner. The food was good not great. The cauliflower app was very good and came out very quickly. Dressing on the Caesar was gloppy. Too much and too thick. Chicken fried steak was nice. Overall an ok spot.

It's got a cool speakeasy vibe and the drinks are good but pricey. My issue is that the food was…read moremediocre at best. I had the salmon and it was overcooked and dry. The vegetables were described as crisp but these were also dry and crunchy due to being overcooked. The caper sauce that I was looking forward to seemed like an overly salty pesto. All I could taste was salt. The lettuce wedge was good as was the pimento cheese dip. The service was good. The management was too cheap to spring for cable and the TVs had a week old minor league baseball game while the NBA finals played on TVs at real bars. Very disappointing!

The bar top

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Bourbon Street

2.6(16 reviews)

The bar is cute. Sadly the owners son is always drunk and making everyone uncomfortable. It's…read moreunsafe environment for customers and other staff members. Just bad for biz. Also saw a customer walk into the bar with a drink from another bar and it was not removed from him. Anything goes in this bar apparently. This is the kinda bar that you can get over served, or under poured / everyday is a surprise. Hopefully they come to their senses and fire that son of theIrs before he runs off all the bar patrons. Will not go back until this place is cleaned up and ran more professional. I see bar rescue in their future, open the books!

We went there with a group of 16 to continue our company Christmas party after dinner. When we…read moreentered they asked for a credit card and the bartender was aware that all drinks would be charged to that card. We were there until closing,...about 2 hours. We had a good time, danced and socialized with our group. The problem arose when I closed the tab and added a 20% gratuity. The staff was immediately insulted, because the $100+ tip wasn't cash. I was then told that they would be adding an additional 20% charge to the closed out tab as we were leaving. Reading the reviews,it seems like they are quite shady when it comes to the tabs. The staff should be fired, and if I were the owner, I would question how much cash is walking out the door with the employees. Stay away!

Ice cold beer served by a great bartender surround by cool people

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Saint Blaise

4.3(48 reviews)

Saint Blaise is a fantastic choice for a more formal brunch, lunch, or dinner in Midland, TX…read more MISSED MARK Getting the cons out of the way... The reason it missed the 5-star mark with me was our waitress was slow to do everything. Even with taking our drink order. Then our food order. The worst was waiting for my final bill. And then she forgot our takeout box for my youngest. I don't know why she didn't have a greater sense of responsiveness with our party of 3, but it was like this the entire duration of our meal on July 25, 2026. It was super frustrating! The other reason I knocked off a star off was because the towel dispenser was depleted in the lone restroom. I had to flag down an employee with drenched hands. THE PROS I called about 20 minutes ahead of time to reserve a table because I knew this brassiere was on the small side. The lady on the phone was courteous and professional. If you have a hot date, I highly recommend reservations particularly in the evening. This seems like that sort of place. When we arrived, I found free street parking a short walk away. We were promptly greeted and seated. To enter the restaurant, you must go inside the Frost Bank tower's lobby, but to exit there is a door just beyond the bar. This place has beautiful, eclectic decor. The bar area was somewhat rounded and has an easygoing, but classy feel to it. THE FOOD The ambiance is what made this a great mother/daughters brunch date. The food sets it apart from the majority of restaurants in this oil industry town. The have East Coast-sourced oysters on the menu! These are far superior to their West Coast counterparts. I would have opted for these for our app if it weren't for my minions, I mean children. Pigs in a Blanket ($15.00) - yet another appetizer my daughters pigged out on that I didn't get to try. And they said they weren't that hungry! Lies all lies. They looked divine with nicely cooked juicy sausage and everything seasoning on the pastries. Avo Toast ($11.50) - my newly-turned teen daughter and I both had our own. I opted for eggs over easy which were cooked nicely. She oddly chose scrambled eggs for her, but she ate pretty much all of it. Smashed Burger ($17) - my youngest had this and said it was excellent. Nice touch with an American flag planted into the top bun. For the umpteenth time she did not share a fry with me. It is what it is. Mocha latte ($5.00) - my youngest's birthday which I will be missing since she'll be visiting her father is coming up so this was a treat for her. I tried it. Quite good after being thoroughly stirred. 1988 Martini ($18) - pricey but oh so good. The olives stuffed with bleu cheese were not bad. I had to try it even though the thought of bleu cheese kind of turned me off. Lol. Will I return? Of course because I have faith it will be 5 stars next time. Look at the other raving reviews! RATING BREAKDOWN (4 stars overall) Food: 5 | Service: 3 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

Oysters flew overnight from Massachusetts? Count me in! Yes, oysters were great!. So we're the pigs…read morein a blanket, the cheese fondue, the New York Strip, the bread pudding, the service, the ambience, the drinks. Happy to see Downtown Midland expanding their food options!

Bar. 07.25.2026

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1988 Martini 07.25.2026

The Reserve

2.0(3 reviews)

1.8 mi

Here right now. The service is great, the food is good but the DJ is terrible! We've been here an…read morehour and a half and he's already replaying music and when I asked him to play faster music (because people in my group were literally falling asleep) he played the most obscure song from like 12 years ago. We all just looked at each other. I wanted to have fun tonight but we are all on our phones looking for somewhere else to go!

Arrived on a Friday night around 6. No one else in the bar except my party of six people. The…read morefirst waitress we had was extremely rude and had attitude from the beginning. She treated us like we weren't worth her time, yet she was at her JOB of serving people and no one else was in the room. Go figure. Anyway, we ordered food....beware most of it is just frozen crap that gets reheated in the kitchen. Nothing is fresh. Salmon was a triangle shape like you get from Sam's club freezer dept, mixed veggies were also from a freezer and slightly reheated. One of my veggies was actually still frozen on the inside! Mac n cheese was cold. Seriously it had not even been warmed up appropriately. How hard is that? Steaks were okay and probably your best option there but not worth the $27. Bartender did a great job of mixing drinks. Mixed drinks were all perfect. Cooler was "out" so no draft beer at all. Second server also talked down to us like we were trash. We were just about to leave and go somewhere else when we received our third server who was awesome. Kristian was her name and she knows how to serve!! Great attitude, attentive, patient, talkative and friendly. So we stayed a few hours, DJ shows up around 9:00 and he did a great job with music selection. Dance floor is small but not crowded. No smoking in the main part of the bar so this is a nice place to go dancing and not end up smelling like cigarettes all night. I'd recommend this place for drinks and dancing but definitely not for dinner!! Also, ask for Kristian to be your server if possible so you get treated with respect. She gets one whole star on my review, otherwise this would be a one star review!

Seating

More seating and the dance floor in background

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The Reserve

The Blue Door

4.0(109 reviews)

2.2 mi

Blue Door is hands-down one of the best spots in town for a drink. Their craft cocktails are…read moreincredible, creative, and consistently excellent. The craft beer selection is just as strong, with plenty of great options on rotation. What really sets this place apart is how much they care about their community and their staff. They actively encourage their own employees to create original cocktails and even feature those drinks right on the menu next to the bartender's name. It's a small touch that shows how much they value the people who work there, and it keeps the cocktail list fresh and personal. They've also done a fantastic job expanding people's palates when it comes to tequila. Whether you're a longtime fan or someone who's just starting to explore it, they make it approachable and exciting. I'll always recommend Blue Door to anyone looking for a great beverage. And if you're not drinking or taking a break, don't skip them. Ask about their mocktails. The lineup is just as thoughtful and impressive as everything else they do. Truly a place that loves its community and its people. Highly recommend.

The Blue Door is amazing. Erica and Will are amazing and the most attentive owners ever. They are a…read moredynamic duo and couldn't be more inviting and helpful. I am a whiskey nerd and Will's knowledge and selection is one of the best in Midland. Do yourself a favor and stop in.

The finest of red ipas.

Always a great whiskey.

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Cindy R.

16 years ago

Gerardo's is one of my most favorite restaurants in Midland. Local family owned and a lot of the service staff has been there for a long time. I like everything...my favorite is the Queso Flameado with chicken and bacon. This is meant to be an appetiizer. The Cancun Pollo is great...a huge chicken breast with green sauce and sauteed veggies. The Santa Fe catfish is wonderful too! Most recently they introduced me to a sopapilla with the hot brandy butter (from their fabulous apple pie). The sopapilla like this is just great to satisfy your sweet tooth!! If you have an iron gut like me, ask the waiter for the special green salsa! Service is great EXCEPT for the rare occasions when someone doesn't show up and they have a big crowd. I have had a sip of a friend's margarita before...that was pretty bueno too! read more

Ashley M.

168

11 years ago

One of the best tex-mex restaurants in Midland! I've tried most of the food on the menu and have little to complain about. The service is good, some of the employees have been working there for years so it's cool to see familiar faces and have that relationship with your server. They also have updated the bar area and got new furniture so it's great they are keeping it updated and not letting it get worn down or outdated. Keep it up Gerardos Casita! read more

Ronald S.

6 years ago

Good Mexican food. Excellent customer service. When the wait to be seated is 30 min every where else in town this place always has us seated in 30 min. They keep the chips and salsa bowl full and food is served quickly. The owners must be very efficient and know how to expedite things. It's a good place to go when you aren't in the mood for stress of overcrowded places. read more

Cindy M.

15 years ago

Everything is great...from the hamburgers to my fave, queso flameado. Service is great, most of the time. Fresh brewed iced tea for tea lovers and green salsa (on request) for the iron gut. For the vegetarians, they offer the best sauteed zuchhini, squash, onions & peppers. There's a little something for every appetite. read more

Anthony G.

205

11 years ago

First time I've ever been here and I swear that this place place is hands down the best food I've ever had. Rob is top notch and a pleasure to have as a waiter. read more

Penny M.

8 years ago

My all time favorite place to eat food is excellent and service has been great for many years

Donna M.

7 years ago

Hours are posted open until 9:00 p.m. Arrived about 8:30, kitchen was already closed.

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