The Tailgate
4401 N Big Spring St, Midland
(512) 507-5018
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Always a good time, friendly staff and great entertainment! I haven’t been a fan of all of the different seating layouts (which hasn’t been too many) since opening but I really liked it at the last event we attended was in October.
A place to be, I recommend you check it out yourself.
Great place
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to the Ryan Bingham show last night. Beer was crazy expensive! And Bingham was so corporatized, showed a huge video selling things for 2 hours, doors opened at 6 show didn’t start till 8. Didn’t feel authentic at all- show was good I guess but I’m done with Bingham now after seeing the relentless self promotion.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Website is Not accurate for time of event start. Website said 7. Show started at 8:30. The “VIP” package is misleading. I’ve paid for VIP seating and preshow entry. There was NO VIP seating unless you bought a table. Show was decent. But not worth $450 for 2 people to only get in early and have to stand for 6 hours. Most likely will not go back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Parking is terrible, there is absolutely no reason to not have people out there directing traffic. We had to park across big spring st and run across, someone is bound to get ran over. We missed half of the concert because there was no order to the line, even when we got up to the door the person checking ids couldn’t even give a reason as to why we weren’t allowed inside. What’s the point in buying tickets in advance if you can’t guarantee I’ll get in? The “vip” line had 8 people max at any given time and yet they refused to check anyone else in. I bought my tickets months in advance. The whole experience was so disappointing. You will never get another dollar from me. Whoever runs this place is money hungry and does not care about their patrons. I know I can’t be the only person who feels this way.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Parking is terrible, there is absolutely no reason to not have people out there directing traffic. We had to park across big spring st and cross, someone is bound to get ran over. We missed half of the concert because there was no order to the line, even when we got up to the door the person checking ids couldn’t even give a reason as to why we weren’t allowed inside. The “vip” line had 8 people max and they refused to check anyone else in. I bought my tickets months in advance. The whole experience was so disappointing. You will never get another dollar from me. I know I can’t be the only person who feels this way.
Been here twice now for two concerts, they need to get the off duty officers or MPD to do traffic control to exit the lot. Everyone gridlocks and has 0 idea how to keep traffic flowing out. We have had better traffic flow leaving in Dallas and San Antonio which are way bigger venues. You’ll sit in the parking lot easily an hour trying to leave. They also need a better system of getting people in for the concerts as you’ll stand outside in the line longer than the performance goes for
Went for Boo Fest, had a great time. Good music, fun vendors, great food and drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food options were lackluster. The drinks were wildly inconsistent. My first drink was almost all liquor, and my next three had little to none. And my last one was completely virgin when I did not ask for that. At $20 a drink I should be getting better than that.
The sound system is garbage, it’s hard to hear any individual instruments or even voices at times when it’s turned up so loud the speakers are clipping. How do you call yourself a concert venue without a decent sound system? Sounds like it was put together by three drunk sixteen year olds. I’ve been to loud concerts before, this was just disappointing.
There are no signs or directions to show you where things are. I saw a restroom sign, and was clotheslined while I was walking by a man who was dressed completely normally telling me this was vip. Huh? Where’s the signage. The bathrooms for plebs like me were outside; port-a-potties and they were completely disgusting. For entrance fee and $20 a drink they definitely make enough to have actual bathrooms.
This was a completely horrid experience, you’d be better off with a speaker in a barn.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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They only let you use real restrooms if you pay for it. SMH
I recently attended a concert at The Tailgate (La Mafia) and thoroughly enjoyed the event overall. The venue had a lively and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks, and food available for guests—great elements that contribute to a positive experience.
However, I was extremely disappointed with the restroom facilities. The use of porta-potties, especially for a venue that regularly hosts large events, is completely unacceptable—particularly for female guests. Given the apparent profitability of these concerts, it’s surprising and frankly disheartening that proper facilities for ladies have NOT been prioritized.
Unfortunately, the lack of adequate, clean, and permanent restroom options significantly impacted my experience, and for that reason, I will NOT be returning. I strongly encourage the venue owners to invest in appropriate restroom accommodations that reflect the standards and comfort your guests deserve.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
Had a blast at the concert. The drinks and service were top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not a bad venue pretty open
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So first of all super expensive we bought 12 pack for 100.00. We got pics if needed then we go ride the bull after 15 minutes the guy tells us he has to go on break.Then the food trucks have no food the most boring and expensive place I’ve gone to. I wouldn’t recommend it to come watch the live watch parties super boring and expensive and no consideration for people
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