Edge of Texas Steakhouse
Average rating from 13 votes: 3.7 stars
El Paso, TX
Reviews
First reviewed by dunc99
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Not good enough for the price
If you are in el paso your better off going to great american for a good steak at around the same price. Maybe even stay home and cookout n get better service
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Always dissappointed
I met my sister and her friend, which came in from Arizona, my mother which came in from New Mexico, and my grandson which came from Arizona. The waitress we had was a short blond lady, short blond hair, heavy set. She should not be waitressing. Comments such as (I only have two hands) (I heard you, I'll get that for you when I'm finished here) no smiles, no personality. I really do feel that she felt like she was a white women serving hispanics, and it was definately beneath her. She made comment after comment. It was most displeasing. The food was ok. nothing spectacular, I guess I'm used to "Cattleman's Steakhouse" where the aptmosphere is just soooooo great, and the waiters and waitresses are just "Happy" all the time. Maybe if you change your wait staff, things would pick up for you. Finally after dinner, which my sister from Ariz. picked up the tab. She said "I left her a $20.00 tip, maybe with that she'll be ashamed of herself, and not judge people by the color of their skin". It's obvious that we will take our business elsewhere, even if we have to drive 100 miles. We go out to dinner, spend a lot of money (not worth the price) and get treated just wrong.....who's the dumb ones here. Obviously us, for having trusted that maybe this time (been to Edge of Tx. before) it would be different....
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anonymous
Apr 14, 2009Dinner at the steak house
I was in El Paso to visit my son and his wife who are stationed at Ft Bliss. My wife and I took them to dinner at the The edge of Texas restaurant on Easter Sunday. We had a wonderful dinner,the food and service were great. If we get back there before my son is transferred, we will eat there again.
Tim -
anonymous
Jan 31, 2009Bad Experience!
Our experience at the Edge of Texas was very disappointing. I ordered the steak and shrimp skewer. The steak was a petite ribeye, and it was full of gristle. I actually had to spit out some of it. The manager offered to provide another steak, but by that time I didn't want anything else. I told them they should not serve such poor quality meat and charge those prices. They took off $10.00 from the $24.95 price of the meal. I will never go back there again.
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Transported to a time where cowboys rode......
The ride to the Edge of Texas was beautiful. Stars as far as one could see on a black velvet canvas! When we arrived and walked in the restaurant we immediately felt comfortable. There was a long table celebrating a birthday and customers around at other tables. The feeling was everyone was having a good time. There was no wait.
As we walked to our table, I couldn't help feel like we were being transported back into a time where cowboys rode into town. The decor reminded me of the movie Tombstone where Wyatt Earp and his brothers set up business. There was even a picture on the wall that we both remarked looked like Wyatt Earp. The passing of the train now and again only added to the atmosphere.
The waitress was helpful and extremely courteous. We ordered a some chips and salsa to start the meal. Very tastey but not overly spicey. Followed by our soup. I was looking forward to a steak soup however it seemed like ground meat... good none the less. We sipped our wine along with our water. Conversation was good and it seem to keep wrapping around to this gem of a steak house.
Our main course was served. My Kansas City Stockyard steak was fantastic! Medium rare is the way I like my steak cooked and I was not disappointed. From the first bite to the last it was the same.... DELICIOUS!! I also enjoyed some rice pilaf along with the baked patato and a side of mushrooms. Everything was delicious. My friend had a Rib eye... which was equally as tastey. We both raved to eachother why we hadn't gone there before. We didn't want to leave a bite on the plate but the servings were very generous.... we left some but there was not a piece of steak left to even put in a take home bag.
When the tab came, I happily plunked down my money along with an extremely generous tip. Our experience was so good that I couldn't wait to brag to my friends about this great steak house!
I am looking forward to going there again and again. It is well worth the drive. -
A Wedding at the Edge of Texas Steakhouse & Salo
I have been to the Edge of Texas several times with my family & friends. (wedding anniversaries, birthdays, just to get together)
Each time I have gone the food and service are excellent. My fiance, who lived in Pittsburgh, took a drive by himself while I was at work and came to the end of Dyer St. and there was the Edge of Texas (Dec. 07) He raved about the atmosphere and the food, the surroundings. So when we decided to get married I felt I couldn't go wrong by having the ceremony and reception there on the 4th of July 2008. Guests will always remember the food served at the reception, and I know we will all have a great meal! Joan Ruan has been a wonderful 'wedding planner' in helping me with this big event. Thanks to all and see ya on the 4th! -
anonymous
Jan 25, 2008Romantic and lovely to look at
My dining experience at this lovely resturant was the best I have ever had. The food was especially tasty and well seasoned. Other restaurants food can some times be very bland.
The wait staff all worked together to make sure our drinks were never empty. Oh, and never a finished plate was left on the table for a long period. They really seemed to care that we were comfortable with our surroudings.
The art work that decorates the walls is beautiful. And you can buy it right off the wall if you want too.
This restaurant far exceded my expectations. I was very happy not to be over run with childern. Sometimes you want to leave your childern at home and not eat with other childern.I will go back often. -
High prices - barely mediocre food
Salads were good, bread was good and sides were good but the main event - the meat was terrible. The rib eye was ordered medium rare and came almost well done - it was sent back and recooked and now was more on the really rare side and also was over salted. It looked like it hadn't been grilled but cooked on a frying pan or flat griddle. The combo plate had sausage, brisket and ribs. The ribs, which were listed as falling off the bone, were dry and the meat had to be cut off with a knife, the brisket was fatty, thick sliced and not tasty. Only the sausage was good.
We eat out frequently and all in all Edge of Texas was a huge disappointment. Maybe the problem was that this was over the July 4th week but nevertheless, the food should have been better. This is an expensive place to eat and in the middle of no where. Because of the prices and the sizes of steaks offered, and as the food was unknown, we did a share. They charge $5.00 to share but that includes extra sides.
We will not return to this restaurant. -
A lot of hype and a waste of money.
We used to live near the restaurant and at that time my husband was in the military and we never really had the extra money to go eat there. Well, traveling back through El Paso, years later we finally went. I was quite excited and we took a friend, his wife and their two children with us. It was nice knowing that now not only can we afford to go, but we can afford to order what we really want.
My ratings are low because they are based on getting what you pay for. I felt that the prices were ridiculous for what you received. We eat out alot now and we eat at a high end restaurant at least weekly now. And I felt that The Edge of Texas turned out to be more of a place with a cool name than it did a great dining experience.
The ambiance is nice, however no greater than the other "Texas" steak places in El Paso. And of course those are alot closer and less pricey. The food was good, but honestly again, no better than the other places. And at several steak houses around El Paso which charged less, we could actually afford to eat there even back then, you get alot more food for your money.
Forget leftovers, you get a decent serving, but that is exactly what it is. It is not one of those places where you look at your plate and think, "I can't eat all this" because trust me, you can.
For a restaurant I had waited years to go to, I was really not impressed. I have no problem with averaging 30 dollars a person for a meal, but I didn't feel that this meal was worth it. Not at all.
I would not return to Edge of Texas, you can do so much better for the money. Especially if you are in Texas! Our bill for 6 people was about 200 dollars, and the food was just not worth it. I was also unimpressed by how crowded together the tables were. They were very slow that night so it wasn't a big deal, but if it had been busy, that would have been very uncomfortable.
To sum it up, "The Edge of Texas" is a really cool name and makes it sound like something very special. But in my opinion it is more hype than anything. I would never waste my money going there again. -
anonymous
Jul 27, 20061 of 1 users did not find the following review helpful:
Good food and a fun place, but pricey.
We used to live near the restaurant and at that time my husband was in the military and we never really had the extra money to go eat there. Well, traveling back through El Paso, years later we finally went. I was quite excited and we took a friend, his wife and their two children with us. It was nice knowing that now not only can we afford to go, but we can afford to order what we really want.
My ratings are low because they are based on getting what you pay for. I felt that the prices were ridiculous for what you received. We eat out alot now and we eat at a high end restaurant at least weekly now. And I felt that The Edge of Texas turned out to be more of a place with a cool name than it did a great dining experience.
The ambiance is nice, however no great than the other "Texas" steak places in El Paso. And of course those are alot closer and less pricey. The food was good, but honestly again, no better than the other places. And at several steak houses around El Paso which charged less, we could actually afford to eat there even back then, you get alot more food for your money.
Forget leftovers, you get a decent serving, but that is exactly what it is. It is not one of those places where you look at your plate and think, "I can't eat all this" because trust me, you can.
For a restaurant I had waited years to go to, I was really not impressed. I have no problem with averaging 30 dollars a person for a meal, but I didn't feel that this meal was worth it. Not at all.
I would not return to Edge of Texas, you can do so much better for the money. Especially if you are in Texas! Our bill for 6 people was about 200 dollars, and the food was just not worth it. I was also unimpressed by how crowded together the tables were. They were very slow that night so it wasn't a big deal, but if it had been busy, that would have been very uncomfortable.
To sum it up, "The Edge of Texas" is a really cool name and makes it sound like something very special. But in my opinion it is more hype than anything. I would never waste my money going there again. -
Best Little Steakhouse in Texas!
"The Edge" is a great All Texas Experience. The Steak is a favorite and literally melts in your mouth forsure. However, you have to try the Monterey Chicken, the coconut shrimp and Bucky's famous fried corn. Oh and don't forget to start with the most fabulous Tortilla soup and end your experience with Bucky's homemade desert. (Bucky Bowen is the owner) em,em good!!! The atmospher is like no other in El Paso - Western Chic!! Dine in casual attire under crystal chandaliers to the western music of Tim Thompson. It is a wonderful experience!!
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Best steak place in West Texas
I host the referee's for the Sun Bowl game every year and I have taken them to the "Edge" year in and year out. When the meal is done and we head back to the hotel, everyone can't stop talking about the great food, the outstanding service and the reasonable prices. If you want a true Texas steakhouse with great food and great service, this is the place to go. Bucky Bowen and her staff have gone all out to make this a true Texas adventure. No other restaurant in West Texas even comes close to what you get for the money at the Edge of Texas. If you're visiting El Paso and want a great West Texas meal, no other place even comes close to this one.
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Best steak
I have never had such good steak at a restaurant before. It was seasoned perfectly and cooked just right. Keep up the good work!
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