April 25th evening
We had an amazing night planned and drove over an hour to get to Zia Casino for dinner and some games. We started off the night by grabbing 2 seats at the bar for drinks and dinner. After we sat down we realized they had the garage-style door half open and the wind was blowing so hard straight at us that it was blowing stuff off the bar. We decided to take our drinks and grab a table out of the wind. We finally had a waitress in a gray shirt take our order and disappear. Chicken sandwich and a hamburger. We waited and waited and finally saw a different waitress and ordered another drink. Then we proceeded to wait and wait and wait some more (no, they were not that busy) and noticed the table next to us was just as frustrated as we were getting. They had asked for a side of ranch and she never brought it to them, they were frustrated too. We sat there with empty drinks and decided we were just going to pay for the drinks and skip the meal, we would go find food somewhere else. So we waited and waited some more until she finally showed up again. She was bringing our food out of the kitchen and sat it down like it was a bother to even do that much. All of it was cold, maybe slightly warm. All we could figure out was she took her break and left our dinner sitting there the whole time waiting to be taken out..... We asked her to take the food off and we would pay for the drinks. Her response was "You can just go", the way she said it... WOW, we have never been treated so badly. We hadn't been rude, we hadn't said anything to even merit that kind of sass from her. So we left, didn't even go into the casino to play any of the games... Just left... We won't go back, ever.
VR
Visente Rodriguez
Oct 27, 2022
1.0
How are you a bar but decide the play music over the football games and the food sucked too
Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Gate Bar & Grill - CLOSED
Is Starting Gate Bar & Grill currently open?
Starting Gate Bar & Grill is permanently closed and not operating.
Where was Starting Gate Bar & Grill located?
It was located at 3901 W Millen Dr, Hobbs, NM 88240, United States.
Did Starting Gate Bar & Grill offer pickup or delivery services?
No, Starting Gate Bar & Grill did not offer pickup or delivery services.
What type of cuisine and features did Starting Gate Bar & Grill have before closing?
They offered casual dining including burgers, pizza, comfort food, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a bar serving liquor, cocktails, beer, and wine, and had outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the track.
What forms of payment were accepted at Starting Gate Bar & Grill?
They accepted American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Could customers make reservations at Starting Gate Bar & Grill?
No, Starting Gate Bar & Grill did not accept or require reservations.
Is there another dining option near Starting Gate Bar & Grill for breakfast or coffee?
Yes, Cafe Aroma nearby offers coffee, breakfast, and brunch.
Where can visitors go for casino entertainment near Starting Gate Bar & Grill?
Nearby options include Hobbs Zia Park Casino, Black Gold Steakhouse, Zia Park and Black Gold Casino, and Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack.
Are there restaurants nearby Starting Gate Bar & Grill suitable for casual dining or sports watching?
Yes, Drylands Brewing Company is a sports bar and restaurant nearby, and The Turf Club Restaurant offers American dining and a bar.
What attractions in Hobbs, NM can customers visit before or after dining near Starting Gate Bar & Grill?
Visitors might enjoy the Western Heritage Museum, Lea County Event Center, or catch a race at Zia Park Racetrack nearby.