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Famous Dave's El Paso

Restaurant Catering service Barbecue restaurant Traditional us american restaurant

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space. People often mention service, good, order, great, Famous, brisket, Great, delicious, time, server,


Address

Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX 79385

Website

www.famousdaves.com

Contact

(915) 843-8400

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.6K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (24) good (20) order (18) great (17) Famous (13) brisket (12) Great (11) delicious (11) time (11) server (9)
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  • 5/5 Elvia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Heavenly deliciousness on earth. From the bar drinks to the BBQ RIBS 😋 Great customer service. I would only would have loved to get a little more attention to our soda refills. just got my one cup and no offer for a refill :(... other wise, great. Love the shirts! 😻
    27 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura L. 7 months ago on Google
    Great Great service!! Our server was great and manager Jennifer was awesome. Our food was cold when it got to our table but Jennifer came to our table as soon as we let the server know and apologized for it and went herself to prepare us another platter she even added extras for us. The food was delicious. Y'all have to try the Mac and cheese, YUMMMM!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great, really hot and savory. Use usually get to go and had forgotten how good it is when it’s fresh and at the restaurant. Out of Oreo cookies for kids meals and the waiter was kind bad, but the quality of the food was great so 5 stars.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mitchell A. 2 years ago on Google
    Came in here a little after the regular lunch rush at 1300 and the place was pretty empty. Was sat down right away and got our food so quickly. Brisket was moist and delicious, my wife loved her salad, and my burnt ends were fantastic. The server was fast and attentive. Can’t wait to come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cecilia C. 2 years ago on Google
    We were a big party and the waitress did a great job. Great service, great food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tam H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want BBQ, you go to Kansas, but when you can’t go to Kansas - you give Famous Dave’s a try. Let me start off with the mixed drink. It was so strong (not a compliant) just surprised for being at a restaurant, that didn’t taste the black Cherry. So good on whoever has the heavy hand. They have four choices of BBQ sauce that you can pick from. They put corn in their Mac and cheese which was a first for me. FD seems to be a popular place to go, it was busy but seated fast. The food came out reasonably quick, those was warm not hot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ninqi J. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is horrible for delivery or take out, don’t bother. I ordered the Sampler Platter and they didn’t give the rib tips. They burnt the chicken and onion strings and didn’t give the drink I ordered. Everything was cold and I live .2 miles from the restaurant. Go eat there at least you might get warm food. Edit: The reply from the owner is further reason not to come here. 0 stars if I could. Obviously I’m not a happy customer!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raheem 5 years ago on Google
    Loved every bite of this. Had the 2 meat special with country grilled chicken and beef brisket, with mashed potatoes and beans. Everything was cooked to perfection. Meat fell off the bone. Lots of sauces to choose from as well. Very helpful and friendly staff also. 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elliot C. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here on a date with the hubby and got their BBQ feast for 2 deal.. (can't remember the actual name of the order, but it was something like 45-50 bucks for a good little bit of everything) Delicious food and nice staff! Came at lunchtime and there was no wait to be seated. It's a little pricey, but all BBQ is, so that's not a deal breaker. Their parking lot is kinda weird (like a lot of El Paso parking lots) but it's worth the hassle!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Clyde B. 1 year ago on Google
    When you go to a BBQ place, ideally you can smell the smoke outside but definitely inside. I didn't really smell any here. I got burnt ends and pulled and I don't like sauce on my BBQ but it came with sauce. Waiters should really ask if you want sauce on it. Potatoes and macaroni were good. Macaroni had corn in it which was different.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ron W. 5 months ago on Google
    Super Delicious! Great smoke and flavor on ribs and brisket. Sides were an extra treat and the warm sweet corn muffin was like a dessert.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jonathan P. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was absolutely atrocious! As a local guide I do my best to give honest reviews, and even second chances. However, this is the second time that this location disregards the necessity for customer service. We went for dinner roughly 2.5 hours prior to closing and the restaurant was not busy at all, but the hostess saw us walk in, and proceeded to continue conversing with her co-worker who was a waiter. After waiting about 3-4 minutes for them to finish conversing, the hostess looked at us again, asked for the number in the party, and proceeded to tell us to sit wherever we like. After being seated (without menus) for about 10 minutes, we interrupted a nearby waiter to ask for menus; the waiter responded, “let me get the hostess.” I am just confused why every employee was in such a terrible mood, but whatever it is, that is not a way to conduct business across the restaurant. We decided to leave because I was not going to continue dealing with such disrespectful service. I hope management addresses this issue and monitors their staff more closely, because even if the food is delicious, that does not excuse unacceptable service. I wish you all the absolute best, and hope you reconsider how you run “slow” evenings, because I am sure I won’t be the only one being mindful of restaurant service.

  • 1/5 Angie A. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the worst Famoys Dave's! Placed an order online, paid, order was supposed to be ready at 1:15 pm. It is 3:29 pm and I still dont have my order. Oh but payment was quick to get withdraw . Never again will I order or dine in at this place. This is the second time this happens

  • 1/5 Adrian A. 3 years ago on Google
    Awful customer service. I had a phone order and I was told would be ready in 15min got there and totally was disregarded telling me to hold on. Spend 25 min waiting for it. Requested to speak to the manager and manager did not speak to me and my food was cold. I will not recommend this restaurant.

  • 2/5 Jack M. 3 years ago on Google
    Bread pudding was just no where to what the description says. I also order the pork sandwhich , with a side of coleslaw. The only reason it got 2 stars was because of the coleslaw. The sandwhich was lacking portion amount of pork to bread ratio. Just don't recomend, especially that bread pudding. Never again

  • 4/5 Andy L. 3 years ago on Google
    Cute staff

  • 5/5 Maribel V. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food always

  • 4/5 DONNA G. 4 years ago on Google
    Services was great, but the food was dry, and over cooked.

  • 3/5 Joseph The Gaming E. 4 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was nice and the food tastes good but my burger was burnt pitch black

  • 2/5 MIKEAL M. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was dry, maybe it was just a bad day. I still enjoy your food.

  • 5/5 Jasmin R. 4 years ago on Google
    I come from Germany. I hope i visit you in the next Time again

  • 5/5 Jazmin C. 4 months ago on Google
    We had a big group go for dinner. Our server, Tamara, was awesome with our 20+ group.

  • 5/5 Kayla F. 4 months ago on Google
    My family and I went to Famous Dave’s after our usual spot was closed. And I have to say the food was pretty good but our server Jen was absolutely AMAZING!! She made everyone on my group feel so welcome. I’ve never in my life experienced such marvelous service before. Shes such a sweet young lady and this establishment will continue receiving my business in the future specifically because of her. Thank you Jen :)

  • 5/5 Moises B. 2 years ago on Google
    Once again, this Famous Daves never fails to amaze me. Considering our current world events, the social distancing and regulations are practiced here without fail. The food did not take too long to come to my table and the taste is simply unrivaled. Our Waitress (The young and incredibly polite Ms. Hailey), was one of the best services I have had. With so many factors involved, I would say that this is by far one of the best places to eat. Incredible, would absolutely recommend.

  • 5/5 Joshua Padilla (. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a first for me and my family coming here. The food was great! The service was very friendly! Definitely will come back here again!

  • 4/5 Pato G. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the Pick 3 meat option which comes with 2 sides (we selected the Famous Fries and Sweet Corn), it also comes with a corn bread muffin. Our 3 meat choices were (from more to less favorite): 1) Burnt Ends: No fat at all, pretty tasty 2) Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage: It was pretty good too and 3) Georgia chopped pork: I really didn't enjoy this one since it had a lot of fat and the meat was nothing spectacular. Overall I enjoyed our dinner, in-door temperature was on point as well as the music level and customer service.

  • 2/5 Bear O. 7 months ago on Google
    As always the food was great. The service….sub par. We had to constantly wave our server down for drinks. We had a hard time cutting our meats with PLASTIC FORKS AND KNIVES!!!! They said “sorry but we are out of metal knives and forks”. The place was almost empty so where are the metal utensils at? YOU’RE A BBQ PLACE WITH NO METAL UTENSILS???!!! Do better Famous Dave’s.

  • 4/5 Kelli G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food awesome place to take the fam kids meals range from about $4 to $6 and I got a huge amount of food brisket Wilbur beans coleslaw fries corn on the cob ribs country roasted chicken and a corn muffin for $20 bucks I mean it's a good bang for the bucks

  • 5/5 R.G. Aparicio, J. 2 years ago on Google
    As usual, my favorite rib tips just hit the spot. Bartender just had the greatest n most infections positive attitude n 1 liners that we just had a great time! Thank you Ashley! 😁

  • 5/5 Elizabeth C. 5 months ago on Google
    We went in starving and left full and satisfied! The food and drinks were great and our server Christopher was very attentive to our party of 6. Thank you for the great service, we will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Leon BIGPAKE H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Texas bbq places in this area and well to be honest really great brisket. I have had a few bbq places and there are a few greats but this place is worth the stop. You need to stop by and check it out.

  • 5/5 Iris X. 6 months ago on Google
    They are consultant with taste. The things that vary which is understandable is amount of meat on ribs. Today, WOW, did the ribs have meat. One thing I think they can work on is brisket. The portions are the same (small). Sauce is always delicious, so are onion strings.

  • 4/5 Liquid S. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the second time I came to this place. First time wasn’t good, but I didn’t review because I wanted to give this place a chance . The food was delicious ,and the server was very friendly . Only deficiency was very little brisket and a ton of fries . Please try the ribs , the signature sauces are always a must have. My personal favorite is devils spit. I will definitely come back here again

  • 5/5 Alicia F. 1 year ago on Google
    On Monday, I ordered a Meal To Go and I can actually say the Child's cheeseburger and fries was absolutely 😋. Also, for participating in the Famous Dave's Rewards program for my Birthday, I was able to receive a FREE Apple Crisp and Vanilla ice cream dessert which I'll eat this evening 🙂.

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great. The food delicious, we order an special for Tuesday and the waitress was fast we enjoyed.

  • 4/5 Jeannie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delicious however there was a discrepancy with ordering double wings on the pick 2 option. My husband received only 1 more wing than I did and I had the 1 meat option. The new manager Stephanie did come out to the our table after we expressed our concern and brought my husband additional wings to correct the issue. Thank you so much and I only suggest that maybe it should be added in the menu how they fulfill the order of double wings considering there is an up charge. Our server was also great.

  • 1/5 Body C. 3 years ago on Google
    Don't order online during this pandemic. Ordered online, came to pick up (no service), and called from the parking lot where it pointed for carry out and was told best bet is to stand in line and order to pay. Mind you online ordering already charged!!!

  • 5/5 Al O. 3 years ago on Google
    Not to many customers when I was there. However, as I was finishing up my scrumptious delicious bbq, families and friends were showing up for dinner. Tha ambient was nice.

  • 2/5 Santos G. 3 years ago on Google
    Compre el all american bbq para llevar, la comida estaba muy reseca y quemada las costillas y las papas fritas parecían tostadas, no vuelvo a pedir para llevar, la comida es cara no vale lo quenpagas

  • 5/5 flychic J. 3 years ago on Google
    The ribs was delicious. *****

  • 4/5 Timothy B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, delivered fast and friendly, attentive service. What you'd expect from Famous Dave's.

  • 4/5 David Holguín J. 3 years ago on Google
    Try the Devil's spit burger. You won't be disappointed. ?

  • 4/5 Maria P. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is always good. The service needs work.

  • 3/5 Jesus S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered online, took a little longer than normal for pickup. Plus my fault for not checking to ensure all items ordered were in the bag. Missed two sides and didn't notice till I got home (20 minute drive).

  • 5/5 Carolyn R. 3 years ago on Google
    Eve I tasted was good especially the catfish tenders

  • 3/5 Melissa D. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was good but menu limited. I'm not sure if that's due to covid or just location. I like Famous Dave's esp their midwest locations. I was super excited to find a location here, but like I said menu was different. Food came out hot, prompt service , wait staff ok. We will be back to give it another try!

  • 5/5 Adrian B. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious BBQ!!! Awesome corn bread. Excellent service

  • 5/5 Logan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Everyone was cooked so right! Ribs so juicy that I did not add any BBQ sauce. Cornbread very tasty. Corn cooked just right. Beans lots of flavor. Great service too!/

  • 1/5 Nomi P. 3 years ago on Google
    We placed a carry out order for the Feast For Two and ordered the Mac & Cheese instead of the french fries. To our surprise, when we got home and started serving our meal, we discovered a long hair in the middle of the Mac & Cheese that wrapped around the cheese. I called for the manager, but was passed on to the Asst. Manager. I explained the situation and she stated that she felt more comfortable speaking to the GM so they could resolve this issue. She asked for a picture to be sent to her cell phone, and of course I sent her two pictures of this disgusting, unsanitary problem. It's pretty pathetic to think especially during a time where people should be extra cautious and sanitary, this is definitely not the case at this Famous Dave's. Regardless, whatever the situation is, food establishments should ALWAYS be sanitary and careful! Pathetic and Disgusting!!!!

  • 4/5 Victoriana V. 4 years ago on Google
    Burnt ends are my favorite! Tried three of their specialty desserts... Two of them should be taken off the menu. They were flat out disgusting! Lemon curd cake gross. Oreo chocolate cake dense and gross my son only ate the Oreos.

  • 5/5 Bob D. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm a regular. As before, forehead temp checked at entrance. 1100AM arrival. Personnel gloved and masked. Facility looked spotless w some employees having sanitizer spray bottles in hand. 1st to arrive. But as others arrived, all were seated far apart. Food and service were predictably prefect. Cut brisket w a fork. Sausage flavorful and so tender. Enuf for 2 take-home leftover meals. But i chose to finish my entire serving and skip tonight's dinner and possibly tomorrow's breakfast and lunch. ?

  • 5/5 CSGO O. 5 years ago on Google
    It was my first time at Famous Dave's and it was great. The service was really friendly and good. I had the wings with buffalo sauce and the ribs and both were absolutley delicious. Can recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Rick L. 3 years ago on Google
    I was driving from Phoenix to Atlanta. I saw their bill board ad and decided to try it out. I got the Manhandler sandwich: “Choice of Texas Beef Brisket or Georgia Chopped Pork piled high with Hot Link Sausage. Served with your choice of one side and spicy Hell-Fire Pickles.” Everything was excellent. The Brisket was perfect as were the Hot Link Sausage and the spicy Hell-Fire Pickles. The staff was very friendly and pleasant. It was a very nice experience. The BBQ is dialed in. My brisket was lean and tender. The waiter brought bbq sauce but the brisket was so good it wasn’t needed.

  • 5/5 Clifton F. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is always great. Never had a complaint. I apologize but don't recall the bar tender's name. However, he has been there a long time and knows the menu well. He made Bloody Marys for my 2 female companions and both times they were excellent. Funny, they do check your temperature at the door. However, that does no good , if you are asymptomatic or just have a cold or flu...remember those???

  • 5/5 Griselda E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food ❤??great service ?

  • 1/5 Stephanie A. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered online and had it delivered. Portions are really small for a "family" meal. Only one person can eat the meal complete with bread, meat, and all sides. Will not order again.

  • 5/5 emmanuel e. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious. The staff were friendly

  • 5/5 Patty D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good. Time to pick up orders online was a bit to long?

  • 5/5 Dan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome BBQ, good service. Temperature taken at entrance

  • 5/5 Isabel M. 3 years ago on Google
    I had an issue with the Famous Dave's on George Dieter. I spoke to Allen the manager at this location. He was very attentive and offered to help even though it was not his location. I ended up ordering from this location instead. When I got there the girls were very friendly and they verified my order. Awesome everything was awesome!

  • 3/5 Rosa D. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered online. Food was not ready.

  • 5/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    We’re from Georgia and came here to El Paso to visit our son stationed at Ft. Bliss. We loved the Famous Dave’s in Augusta and ate there all the time but I think the property was bought out by the masters golf tournament years ago. And we miss it. So of course we had to eat here as soon as we saw the sign. Glad we did - love the food. Great BBQ. The sauce is good too. Servers were friendly. I recommend the ribs, the Wilber beans, cornbread muffins, brisket, well - it’s all good. 5 star for me.

  • 4/5 Lawrence J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good BBQ. Good variety. Cornbread is AWESOME! Good family restaurant.

  • 5/5 LUIS V. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 4/5 Antonio J. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is fast.

  • 1/5 Sylvia C. 3 years ago on Google
    I placed a large order online to be picked up on Father's Day. I called to ask a few things and was told that it would be ready by 5:00pm, if not sooner. When I got there, the restaurant was very busy (as expected) so customers waited outside. I'd see people that came in after me come and go with their orders and every time I'd ask the staff, I'd get the same reply, "It's coming right out". Finally, I saw a waitress I knew personally and she went in to check on it. Ten minutes later my order was ready. I was so upset! A 5pm pickup turned into a 6pm pick up. I had my whole family waiting to eat as we wanted to celebrate the occasion at home. I have no idea how it happened, but somehow they lost my order and had to keep me waiting while they went to butcher and cook the cow. On top of that one of the waitresses had taken my receipt to the back to check on the order and she never brought it back. So much for the points I was supposed to get by using their app. I deleted the app and I won't be returning to Famous Dave's.

  • 5/5 Sofia R. 3 years ago on Google
    Got takeout - it was just as good as dining in!

  • 1/5 FELIX H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nefarious the macaroni and cheese with pure brisket skinless meat. Very bad cooking! DISASTROUS! (Original) Nefasta la macarróni and cheese con brisket puro pellejo sin carne. Muy mal cocina! NEFASTO!

  • 2/5 Jess M. 3 years ago on Google
    Small amount huge price

  • 5/5 Ricardo F. 3 years ago on Google
    Devil's Spit Hamburger is the bomb


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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