Glad I tried this place, the T-bone was delicious and the chips and salsa were just as delicious and my salad hit the spot! I'm glad the steak place in town was too busy. This was a great alternative and the steak, though thin, was very tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Carter
Waitress was friendly and helpful. Food selection was good. Chips and salsa were excellent. Melon agua fresca is highly recommended by my wife. Our meal was superb and memorable. We are eager to return next time we pass through.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy D
Stopped in at the restaurant on our way through town on a Saturday. It is a plain and simple place for breakfast and lunch. The brisket burrito was delicious! Pure shredded brisket with no fat; slightly spicy. The young waitress was attentive.
Came back through town the following Tuesday and made sure to go by there. Unfortunately it is closed that day. What a disappointment. But whenever in this area, I will eat there again.
July 15, 2025 We may have gone over the speed limit getting here before they closed at 3 pm. Made it with minutes to spare, and they graciously made us a brisket taco, 2 brisket burritos, and a beef fajita. They are made with pure beef, no fat. It's a simple place but worth the stop when going through Van Horn, TX.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roam2u
Outstanding Mexican food and bar in back for night time drinks. The restaurant breaks down it hrs of serving inside and drive thru throughout the day. So they have breakfast time, lunch time and then dinner time, so check hrs before just heading there, but it’s not putting you out on going there because of hrs just check ahead of time so you know. All food is exceptional and I’ve tried breakfast lunch and dinner menu. I personally think the Mexican meal is great and their huevos are good. Family run so they really know how to make you feel welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Ellenson
We stayed at the Desert Inn next door (not our usual kind of road motel – but the rate was great and it was a quick stop). We weren’t too sure about whether Gilbert’s was a bar or restaurant but we decided to try it out. We were so pleasantly surprised to find a sit down place with outstanding food. The people in the restaurant were very friendly. It was a great value and we would definitely go back again if passing through Van Horn.
Food was ok , waitress (young lady) very rude, very dismissive! Avoid this place!
Good.
Madudo some of the best damn wevo's ranchero, overall real good food. Don't forget the cold beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service.
Food keeps you coming back for more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food. Friendly and inexpensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is amazing!!! This is a must stop but go for the authentic mexican food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An angel served me
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was great, and the server Karina was very friendly, went above and beyond, we will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazingly delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Is this the place with John Madden's chair? Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Glad I tried this place, the T-bone was delicious and the chips and salsa were just as delicious and my salad hit the spot! I'm glad the steak place in town was too busy. This was a great alternative and the steak, though thin, was very tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waitress was friendly and helpful. Food selection was good. Chips and salsa were excellent. Melon agua fresca is highly recommended by my wife. Our meal was superb and memorable. We are eager to return next time we pass through.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in at the restaurant on our way through town on a Saturday. It is a plain and simple place for breakfast and lunch. The brisket burrito was delicious! Pure shredded brisket with no fat; slightly spicy.
The young waitress was attentive.
Came back through town the following Tuesday and made sure to go by there. Unfortunately it is closed that day. What a disappointment. But whenever in this area, I will eat there again.
July 15, 2025
We may have gone over the speed limit getting here before they closed at 3 pm. Made it with minutes to spare, and they graciously made us a brisket taco, 2 brisket burritos, and a beef fajita. They are made with pure beef, no fat. It's a simple place but worth the stop when going through Van Horn, TX.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding Mexican food and bar in back for night time drinks. The restaurant breaks down it hrs of serving inside and drive thru throughout the day. So they have breakfast time, lunch time and then dinner time, so check hrs before just heading there, but it’s not putting you out on going there because of hrs just check ahead of time so you know.
All food is exceptional and I’ve tried breakfast lunch and dinner menu. I personally think the Mexican meal is great and their huevos are good.
Family run so they really know how to make you feel welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stayed at the Desert Inn next door (not our usual kind of road motel – but the rate was great and it was a quick stop). We weren’t too sure about whether Gilbert’s was a bar or restaurant but we decided to try it out. We were so pleasantly surprised to find a sit down place with outstanding food. The people in the restaurant were very friendly. It was a great value and we would definitely go back again if passing through Van Horn.
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