cattleman's steakhouse

good food if you didn't have to stop and get gas on the way. long drive, take a snack to go.

declining quality...(update: got better). update:
1/12/2012

so i called them and let the manager know how i felt about their declining quality, i don't know if they actually listened or i just got lucky but i went back two weeks ago and ordered an 10oz ribeye, medium-rare and it was cooked perfect and had great flavor. i was very pleased! ...i actually thought they had brought me the wrong steak ( a filet mignon), because it was thicker than their normal ribeye cut...maybe that's what made all the difference?....here's hoping it wasn't just a fluke and that they deliver consistency.

9/15/2011
used to be that i would always recommend and proudly speak the words "cattleman's steakhouse" to any out of towner asking me for my opinion on the best steak in town. i knew i could always count on it for a prettly good ribeye. now i'm not so sure. my last two or thee trips have been disappointing to say the least. i always get my steaks cooked medium-rare (as any good cut of meat should be). i always make sure and emphasize the "r-a-r-e" in medium-rare for fear that the waitress will think i said medium-well (this is good ol' el paso afer all and a lot of my fellow paisanos like their meat like their belts)... it came out almost well done so i sent it back, they gave me a free rib while i waited, and then my second steak came to the table more done that the first! at that point i just ate it. its not just the lack of skill of the cooks, the quality and tenderness of the meat has also been in decline. sometimes you still get , lucky and get a good steak.. but sadly, its more the exception than the rule now. its a damn shame....

a must in el paso. this restaurant is so unique and even after 15 years my husband and mom remember our dinner here.
great food and wonderful atmosphere.
very western!

against the grain. sorry folks but my last 2 trips to catteman's have been extremely dissapointing. first of all, if you are charging premium prices for "premium" food then you are entitled as a paying customer to premium service. this was far from the truth on my last visit despite the fact that we had 6 in our party. additionally, my gf's brisket was bone dry and the 2 out of the 3 rib eyes at my table were salty and dry. there will not be a next time for me or for the members of my party.

first of all, i love the location of the steakhouse. it's worth every drop of gas to get out into fabens from ep. the food is superb and it's some of the best steak you can get in texas. i've eaten at many steakhouses across the state and hardly give this place a run for their money. the prices are reasonable and the food is simply excellent.

good food. the steak was very good. service wasn't the best but ok. i order corn they never bought it to me. i was disappointed by the fact they never bought me the corn. food was good and place was nice.


-----21 apr, 2011-----

love the food. i really like the steak i order. went with a church group nice place to hang out and eat. food very good. service was ok not the best. i order corn they never brought to me. i was disappointed about the fact they never brought me my corn.

i absolutely love the steak here. just wished they had more ground beef and steak tips for sale, most of the time they sell out of before i'm able to take some home =( otherwise, definitely worth the drive.

service should be better.. this was my first (and probably last) time visiting cattleman's. i only ordered sides for myself, but was able to try several dishes, including some of the steaks available, from members of my party. though the food was decent, i have to say that i was not at all pleased with the service. our waiter made several unnecessary/rude comments while waiting on us, and the "happy birthday" song we requested for the family member whose birthday we were celebrating was never performed, though three other tables did receive it. when eating at a restaurant, i expect the service to be on par with the price of the meal, and $200+ deserves better!

cattlemen's steakhouse. it's not the best steakhouse in el paso but it's pretty good. the folks at indian cliffs ranch feed the coyotes outside of their restaurant in view of the patrons. it's a site to see especially at night. they have to be the fattest coyotes in west texas. the food is good but i have seen better.

while the nostalgic atmosphere is amazing, the service wasn't all that great nor was the steak. i've been there two times so far (a thursday night and a tuesday night) and have gotten two different steaks with two different servers and was an "eh" experience. for the distance traveled and the hype i've heard, i would have expected more.

best steak ever. now i have not eaten at many high end steakhouses like mortons etc, but i have eaten at my share of decent steakhouses but cattlemans at indian cliffs ranch is hands down the best. the steak was heavenly and the ribs were the best ever. my only regret is that i didnt gorge myself with more of that flavorfull, mouthwatering beef. i would return in a heartbeat.

place place in el paso. i love this place, the decor is a little dated but that adds to the personality of the place. the service is always very good but my advice is to get there early because there is always a wait and they dont do reservations, but the beef cubes app is amazing, i always get the ny strip but i have tried almost everything and so delicious, they are huge portions and lots of sides, a+ in my book for cattleman's

when i saw the cattleman's steakhouse on the travel network i knew i had to check it out! so i made m take me there for valentine's day. what a treat! besides being located on a ranch in the middle of nowhere and having a petting zoo, it was almost identical to what i remember at the great american land and cattle co. since cattleman's ranch has been around since the sixties, i have a feeling tha

strange place, awesome filet. was stop # 2 on my "filet fridays" tour. i understand that its an elp icon and truly had a tx feel (although i am undecided on the local wildlife). the filet was outstanding. the portions - generous. taste was terrific. service seemed to have it down to an art/science. i was so full i had a hard time making the drive back to town.

ribs!!!!!!. best ribs i have had in a long time, we will be back