We had a great night when we got there on Friday. There was a group of talented song writers playing right there at the Back Porch. The next night they were playing for a fundraiser where tickets were going for $150, so we enjoyed an amazing cover-charge free night. We were happy to pay the $90 tab for drinks and burgers. Anyway, the room was very clean. The room size was nice. The bed was comfy enough. The amenities were sparse and everything was mismatched, but we didn't pay that much so all good...old wash cloths and towels, old mismatched pillows and sheets. I told them I had three tiny dogs. That was suppose to cost $20 a piece, fine, reasonable. My dogs don't shed, and I keep them in diapers just to be safe. I respect properties that allow dogs. At this point I am going to parrot other negative reviews I saw on Yelp. At 9:00 am my husband went out to grab us breakfast. At approximately 9:15, check out is 11:00, a man opened the door to see my natural white ass and boobs naked. He just apologized and shut the door. He drove a black truck and was NOT the cleaning lady. Then, as others have said, Booking.com said I owed them $200 for my dogs sleeping in the bed? My dogs did not sleep in the bed. I'm charging them $200 for the peep show one of their employees got. My policy is no stranger opens my door without knocking before check out. I did not want to write this review on Yelp. I contacted the owner first. He is still harassing me on Booking.com, so this. If I were the only one to post these criticisms, I would just be another Karen. However, read the reviews, I am not. Enjoy the hotel, but go into it informed.
Melody MacArthur
Love the live music good food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Angela Griffin
We were very disappointed that the three little plastic cups of wine we received totaled $39! Not worth it. We didn’t even bother waiting for the supposed live music that was over an hour late. Won’t go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fiesta Salad
Jessica S.
This is the best hotel in Leakey. The owners are great people! Very kind and make customer service a priority. They also operate a bar and restaurant. Great food and great fun! Highly recommend checking it out
Jacque Frost
We went for a late lunch and actually were the only ones there, although it is off season. The atmosphere was charming, rustic western. And I've heard good reviews from other guest. The only negative was you order at the counter, they turn the credit card reader so you add a tip, and perhaps it would be best to wait and receive a bigger tip if service is performed and good. I always tip and try to tip well but I didn't particularly like that...although I did it out of respect.The food was okay, no one came for refills, I had to go to counter to get a to go box and you take your own food to trashcan..so a little different .
We’ve been coming to Garner for years but we’d never been to The Back Porch & Cosina Grill. We tried it tonight for the first time and it was EXCELLENT. Highly recommend the street corn, the pinto beans, the pickled slaw, and anything with pastor. The bartender was super nice, and so was Bendy/Bindy(?) the Australian Shepard-Corgi mix. We’ll definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lin J.
We ate at the restaurant here last night, the hamburger had no taste, worst part is that my husband got food poisoning after eating the tasteless hamburger. I had the burrito which was pretty plain as well. At least it did not make me sick Would not recommend this place
Heath LaRue
Chicken Quesadilla was great and more than I could eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Garza
Cold beer, fresh food, and good live music. Owners on hand to greet guest.
Karaoke in Wednesday is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small town living, Big city fun. Come and wet your whistle, fill up your belly, and enjoy some ice cold drinks and awesome food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Wings, Chipolte Chicken Burrito, Quesadillas, Chicken Quesadilla, Mini Street Tacos, Tamale Platter, Chips & Salsa, Pinche Nachos, Chicken blt Burrito, Chipolte Burger, Green Chile Enchiladas, Mini Elote Cobs, Monterrey Mushroom Burger, Chile Relleno Burrito, Supreme Burrito, Buffalo Burger
Great place to hangout and a very good bloody
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service were great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place to meet friends and have a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Burger
We had a great night when we got there on Friday. There was a group of talented song writers playing right there at the Back Porch. The next night they were playing for a fundraiser where tickets were going for $150, so we enjoyed an amazing cover-charge free night. We were happy to pay the $90 tab for drinks and burgers. Anyway, the room was very clean. The room size was nice. The bed was comfy enough. The amenities were sparse and everything was mismatched, but we didn't pay that much so all good...old wash cloths and towels, old mismatched pillows and sheets. I told them I had three tiny dogs. That was suppose to cost $20 a piece, fine, reasonable. My dogs don't shed, and I keep them in diapers just to be safe. I respect properties that allow dogs. At this point I am going to parrot other negative reviews I saw on Yelp. At 9:00 am my husband went out to grab us breakfast. At approximately 9:15, check out is 11:00, a man opened the door to see my natural white ass and boobs naked. He just apologized and shut the door. He drove a black truck and was NOT the cleaning lady. Then, as others have said, Booking.com said I owed them $200 for my dogs sleeping in the bed? My dogs did not sleep in the bed. I'm charging them $200 for the peep show one of their employees got. My policy is no stranger opens my door without knocking before check out. I did not want to write this review on Yelp. I contacted the owner first. He is still harassing me on Booking.com, so this. If I were the only one to post these criticisms, I would just be another Karen. However, read the reviews, I am not. Enjoy the hotel, but go into it informed.
Love the live music good food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We were very disappointed that the three little plastic cups of wine we received totaled $39! Not worth it. We didn’t even bother waiting for the supposed live music that was over an hour late. Won’t go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fiesta Salad
This is the best hotel in Leakey. The owners are great people! Very kind and make customer service a priority. They also operate a bar and restaurant. Great food and great fun! Highly recommend checking it out
We went for a late lunch and actually were the only ones there, although it is off season. The atmosphere was charming, rustic western. And I've heard good reviews from other guest. The only negative was you order at the counter, they turn the credit card reader so you add a tip, and perhaps it would be best to wait and receive a bigger tip if service is performed and good. I always tip and try to tip well but I didn't particularly like that...although I did it out of respect.The food was okay, no one came for refills, I had to go to counter to get a to go box and you take your own food to trashcan..so a little different .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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We’ve been coming to Garner for years but we’d never been to The Back Porch & Cosina Grill. We tried it tonight for the first time and it was EXCELLENT. Highly recommend the street corn, the pinto beans, the pickled slaw, and anything with pastor. The bartender was super nice, and so was Bendy/Bindy(?) the Australian Shepard-Corgi mix. We’ll definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ate at the restaurant here last night, the hamburger had no taste, worst part is that my husband got food poisoning after eating the tasteless hamburger. I had the burrito which was pretty plain as well. At least it did not make me sick Would not recommend this place
Chicken Quesadilla was great and more than I could eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cold beer, fresh food, and good live music. Owners on hand to greet guest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Street Tacos
Tex Mex done with lovely personal flair
Food: 5