Delivery
Yes
Lobo in Brooklyn
Categories
Location on the map
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 718-858-7739
Opening hours
- Monday:3–9:30PM
- Tuesday:3–9:30PM
- Wednesday:3–9:30PM
- Thursday:3–9:30PM
- Friday:12–11PM
- Saturday:12–11PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
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Comments (170)
I sat next to a gentleman giving a 5 star review the same time I was. I cant say enough about how great the food and atmosphere is here. Will is a fantastic bartender. He knows his stuff!
Very professional service, food is very good. Drinks are very well made and tasty.
Excellent food. Margaritas are great. Just remember its cash only
I am very dissatisfied and not returning. The food was just OK, the waiter were wonderful but what bothered me was the bill. At most restaurants hot sauce and other sauces are left out, here when I asked for some sources I was billed, when I asked for 2 different types of chicken on my order i was billed and when I questioned them I was ignored. I am not happy with my experience and will not be returning.
Good tex-mex spot with great chips and salsa
The best Tex Mex I’ve ever had. Cash only but absolutely worth it. I used to live down the block and regret not going there as often as possible. I often go back because in addition to the food they make awesome drinks. Possibly best chips and salsa I’ve ever had. Treat yourself to this amazing spot in one of the best parts of Brooklyn.
Maybe its just nostalgia, but Lobo is one of the best Tex-Mex restaurants Ive ever been to. The service is great, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is just right. It isnt fancy or mind-blowing, but if youre looking for a casual place to have dinner with friends or family, this is the place to go.
Love the margaritas and fajitas. Also great fresh veggie sides - spinach, okra, homemade cole slaw. Once they get back to full menu.
Burritos were good, Ive had better at a cheaper price. Puting the guacamole in the burritos and not on the plate is better option. The service was courteous and prompt. However, they only take cash no cards. They should have that clearly posted.Otherwise its good.
Excellent cocktails, but my wife sent back the fish taco because the fish had gone bad. It really soured the experience of a fun atmosphere near the Cobble Hill movie theater. Cash only, by the way, and a longish wait on a Saturday night. My food, a beef burrito, was fine--but a very large portion. Would I come back? Maybe not.
Solid tex mex with a great margarita. Service is fast and very friendly. Menu has shrunk since the pandemic started but still fantastic.
Great mexican food and drinks. The staff is very attentive and friendly. I will be back!
Food was good. I ordered the tacos but i ordered dessert and didnt get it. The skirt steak is great. Hubby ordered it twice. Rice that came with it was sorry. Atmosphere is nice. Drinks not watered down. Nice staff. I went too late.
Definitely a solid choice for lunch, as I enjoyed my shrimp salad, but I did not like their guacamole at all, and the flavored margaritas were just too sweet for me (I know, its a preference thing). For my second margarita, I chose the original, and enjoyed that much more.
Consistently my favorite tex-mex. Shiner Bock on tap!
My family love this place. Kids love the brunch offerings (in particular the buckwheat chocolate chip pancakes), and theres plenty for the adults (my brunch go to here is the Migas dish). Excellent value as well (cash only though).
Im giving this place 5 stars because I think it succeeds in what it does. Its a low-priced casual Tex-Mex restaurant. There is better Tex-Mex in the world, but for the neighborhood its in, it works. The atmosphere is great and sometimes you just need chips and salsa with your meal. Also, they play really good music (according to me), so its very pleasant to go into a place that doesnt make a huge deal about itself and just strives to be a relaxing place to get some enchiladas and drink a marg. Being from Texas, the food here isnt blowing my mind, but its good enough and the feel of the place is right.
Cant say enough good things about this place; there really arent any other good Tex-Mex places in Brooklyn (this end of Brooklyn, at least). The place is very spacious (second floor is huge and theres an outdoor garden), the margaritas are delicious, and the food always comes out in huge portions — a welcome relief given that surrounding restaurants charge the same price but give you half the portion.I usually come in towards the end of the week and hang out at the bar which is really an excellent centerpiece when you walk in: a great, big wooden bar with the Texas longhorn hanging in the middle of it. They have only one TV in the place (at the end of the bar) as far as I know, but the bartenders are nice enough to put on any game you want, so thats a big plus.Its just a friendly, welcoming place I cant think of any downside to this place. Although, one reviewer said that they were disappointed that the cash-only mandate wasnt stated more specifically upfront and, on that one point, I can commiserate; I was a bit surprised when I first learned that, as well. It COULD be in larger print on the menu or, perhaps, on the door when you walk in, but, hey, not a big deal.
Worst mexican food I have ever had. Friends and I ordered so many different dishes and not one was satisfactory. actually the Steak tacos were ok. Guac is weak, quesadillas are filled with Velveta. I didnt have a margarita but if you drink a few of those, which are supposedly good, then sure, the food might seem fine.
Solid. Will not impress but also does not disappoint. Decent Mexican and American food.
Nice place for a cozy date. I had the bama, which was delish. Drinks were good as well. They sell margaritas in a giant glass (think texas big). A little bit on the pricey side, my only gripe was they accepted cash only. Restaurants still do that??? Overall, the atmosphere was great.
Ive had great meals here before but went in one morning for a brunch and was very unsatisfied. Stick to the Lunch/Dinner menu. Bacon was overcooked, hard as hell. Potatoes bland. Bore toast
Service 1 star food quality and taste 3.5 stars. They need to get a system together because everything right now is confusing. Cash only... order at the front... figure somehow out that its self seating... the owner should invest into a food truck instead of a restaurant.
Eh, Im a little disappointed that I was disappointed in this place.Was really craving queso and, after reading some decent reviews, queso was the first thing I saw on their menu. So, my boyfriend and I gave it a try. The queso was good, not mind-blowing good, but good enough. The salsa had a nice bite to it and the chips were fresh.But, I ordered the carne guisada tacos. In a normal case, theres a ton of flavor in this dish, but it was majorly lacking. The meat was good and tender but there was just zero flavor. My boyfriend had the pulled pork burrito and said the same - it just needed more flavor and spice.Went to pay and found out they only accept cash... but they have an ATM upstairs. Of course they do. I get that some places do this, but for a sit down place I expect to see somewhere before ordering that its cash only. Guess if they told you then theyd lose a lot of business soooo, it is what it is.All in all, Im not pressed to come back here but Im glad I tried it, it was good service and decent queso.
The food is awesome! Margarita was badddd. I dont know how they won a best margarita award. Has a prebagged chemical sour mix taste to it. Keep marg simple (fresh lime, grand marnier, agave syrup, and good tequila), no more no less. Food was amazing though!
OMG! My 👍 go to fave place. I think everyone in my circle of friends and family has been dragged there by me. I started in 1997 when I moved to Brooklyn, and have been going ever since...20 years. I even had a major birthday there. Big kudos to them as restaurants in New York sprout (and wither!) all the time. The food is always great...and generous. The margaritas are rumored to be the best around. Im the oddball Martini drinker---If my Martini is any indication of the overall drink scrumptious-ness, then the margaritas must be amazing!
Tex Mexico is everywhere in the continental United States. But in Brooklyn it takes on a more advanced flavor profile then most other burrito dens. The flavor of fresh limes cilantro and chilis are complements to the char grilled meats that accompany your dish if you choose. The smartly laid out fare is easy on the eye and plentiful. The staff is well tuned to guide you towards a good meal. The drinks will not disappoint either. Try one of their famous Cadillac to wash down the freshly fried chips brought to every table.
You cant go wrong with Lobo, and its a shame their park slope place closed.Chips and salsa are always stellar, especially when paired with the hot queso appetizer.The chicken fajita sandwich is always big and delicious, though my favorite is the Flank steak entree.
Great food with great atmosphere. People there are so nice and friendly.
Great staff and wonderful food
We wandered into Lobo for brunch. Standard brunch with a TexMex flair. The only disappointment came from the biscuits and gravy. These came with a small dollop of gravy on top which tasted mostly canned. I usually expect these swimming in gravy and tasting a little more home made.
Excellent pulled pork nachos and fresh brewed iced tea, unsweetened. Definitely has the Tex-Mex vibe going on in Brooklyn. Cool chill staff too. Well be back when we visit Brooklyn for sure.
Finally, a great Mexican food place in Brooklyn! This place is great and their enchiladas are top notch.
This was the worst version of Mexican food I have ever had. My friends and I ordered a variety of food and these were the results: The chicken tinga tacos is an overwhelming pile of bland chicken. The guac lacked any flavor. The quesadillas were filled with Velveta? And the mac and cheese could have been prepared by a 3 year old. Saving grace is that the staff is pleasant and maybe the steak tacos. But I have no idea why this place is at all popular.
Looks divey from the outside but inside is a pleasant dose of Tex Mex kitschiness that fits right in for Brooklyn brunch spots, particularly the 2nd floor which I didnt even know existed. Staple ingredients served up many ways and in good portion. Was able to walk away with leftovers and a happy stomach. Unfortunately didnt get to try the tequila or any of the mixed drinks which seem to be the star of this place but I wouldnt doubt the care the staff puts into making their drinks as their service was albeit a bit slow since we came near closing time but very friendly. Just be warned, its a CASH ONLY place.
Best. Margaritas. In. NYC. Full Stop. Decent Tex-Mex food, friendly bartenders, and outdoor dining on the back patio when the weather is nice. Did I mention the Margaritas? No joke. Best in NYC.
The food is ok, great for a happy hour, it has a great ambiance and the staff is top notch with service
Of all the places I miss from my 11 years in NYC....I miss Lobo the most. Just started working remotely for a company that is in NYC and have had the pleasure to visit regularly again. It is still just amazing. Best Margaritas ever! Nothing compares in or out of this city.
Greattttt food. Great drinks. Great people. Loved it here. I love food and this place is it. The drinks were strong and cheap. All I eat was chicken, I got the fried chicken. The gravy was great. Tasted good with mashed potatoes, chicken and greens. Friendly people always making sure we were ok. Ill be back.
OutstandingJust walked this neighborhood for chicken enchiladas and found them at Lobos on Court StreetThen walked as fast as I could to get home🤣☺💋💕💓💞Service was quick and now that I have eaten it was so delicious and really satisfied that roar in my stomach 🤣Thank you Lobo
Its definitely great for families but honestly the food was nothing special and the lack of diversity in the menu was quite disappointing.
Food was mediocre, but would have been acceptable if the staff werent so amazingly rude and didnt treat us with utter contempt. The combination of below average food and way below average staff means we wont be coming back and would recommend avoiding this place.
Food is outstanding . Will is the best serving drinks, telling jokes or just singing.Chill con queso is outstanding! Infact everything I had was great. Must check out
This was my go to place through highschool. The chips and salsa are incredible, the chocolate chip pancakes are an absolute winner and the virgin margaritas are to die for. A serious sentimental favorite.
The food and service was good. Their wings are really delicious. The reason I give it 4/5 is that their mango margarita does not taste too good.
Very good food friendly staff, very inviting I love going there, see myself as a regular customer.
Drinks always great, food and atmosphere perfect after a long day... I always get the mango margarita and shrimp chimi. Brunch buckwheat pancakes are tasty
Been here several times. Good food and great margaritas. Reasonable prices and excellent service. Nice garden out back.
Lovely staff it seems, love the vibe and decor (at least dowstairs), but the chips are poor, the salsa tastes fine but has poor body, and my enchiladas were really not that good: odd taste, and rather mushy.
Best bartenders ever. Love the vibe. Addicted to the food. Perfect spicy margaritas... I think Ill go now! Delicious brunch, here I come!
Great atmosphere. Great tacos. Great service. 5 out of 5 will go back again. Especially for that bartender!
Good Mexican and great mezcal. The bartenders are fun. Good spot to hang for a while, eat some good food and have a few cocktails.
Delicious shrimp tacos and chicken fajita tacos. I also enjoyed the rice and beans. Family atmosphere.
Yeah its cash only but no better Tex-Mex in NYC! The margaritas are perfection! (GET THE QUESO)
One of my fab local places. Food n drinks excellent service...affordable n delicious. Happy hour margaritas yaaaay
Some of the best Tex Mex in NYC. Delicious margaritas and great enchiladas. Go see Will, the bartender, on Friday nights.
My favorite Tex Mex spot! Everything is good. Cant beat the Alamo special and the large margaritas.
Great food, convenient location(s), awesome staff and management. Would highly recommend ordering The Wolf!!! True Tex-Mex queso smothered all around!!!
Great local place for breakfast. Mexican influenced. Bold flavors. Quality cooking and fresh ingredients. Cash only.
Fries took forever to come out, even after multiple reminders. An order was wrong, though the food was pretty good.
Their knock-off of queso fundido is pretty raunchy, but their wait staff and cocktails were spot on. Worth a second look!
Fernando is a great server and is a great bartender and he makes the best cherry lemonades and he is very responsible and he is hardworking and has been the best working person there 😁😁😊😊☺️☺️
The brunch was yummy and sides were great! I recommend the gritsand breakfast burrito. Staff was super nice and accomodating.
Friendly bartenders and first class foods made to order. The Margarita are spot on perfect.
Ok if youre looking for queso dip in Brooklyn. Watch for angry woman drinking tequila at bar dropping the f-bomb everywhere in a typically *family* environment.
I really enjoyed the margarita and also the enchiladas here, also the salsa is excellent
Nice Nachos, fair prices.
Very comfortable. excellent menu. if you love eggs, as i do, youll enjoy their selection.
Went here for a birthday brunch and the food was suprisingly really good, and the margaritas also
I love the Mexican food, they serve it with a spicy taste. Pricing is good and variety is awesome.
Our waiter was a really cool dude. also they have free chips and salsa
Just beat the crowd. Despite the hectic pace service was great and the food came quickly and tasted delicious.
Food was not great. Chicken tacos had bones in them. Also, it was pretty much empty when we went and service was still extremely slow.
Giant margaritas and queso are super tasty! And a good place for brunch in the courtyard.
Had a good time there but food was just so-so. There are so many insane options within one block - you can probably find something very similar at the same price but with a better menu
Great salsa, guac, and drinks! Very casual 2 floors. Could use better music 👌
Sat at the bar and had great service, great packed burritos and delicious chips and salsa to start.
Yummy Mexican food and not too expensive. Loved the hibiscus margarita!
An amazing go lace for food an drinks. Super friendly staff! I come here two to three times a month.
Solid brunch. Get the pancakes! Venmo or cash only.
Food had no taste, catfish, chicken steak, garlic mash potatoes, garlic Spinach, onions, horrible dont try it, please dont, service was good, we will never, never go there again
It was better than expected. Im not crazy with mexican food but this was really tasty.
I enjoyed the quesadilhas. This place could a larger selection of beers. I enjoyed the friendly and comfortable atmosphere.
Amazing Tex Mex and margaritas
Food and drinks where great! The staff makes you feel at home with a warm greet as you walk in. Highly recommended!!
Great margaritas great food , unlimited home made nachos with amazing salsa....
Great place for TexMex! In the summer, the patio is the best seat in the house.
I love their variety of margaritas
Great food. Great prices. Good for families and groups.
Excellent food. Salsa is very good. Prices arent high for NYC
Great Tex-Mex, not Mexican, restaurant in the heart of Cobble Hill with delicious fresh juice margaritas. Get the Sangre de Lobo!
This is actual TexMex. So many TexMex places do Queso so wrong, this place does it right. Great spot.
Good food. Great hung out place for groups. But very loud.
My favorite Mexican restaurant. They have the best loaded nachos!!
Fun neighborhood bar, good food. The service is hit or miss. Nice backyard option - even though the yard is cement.
Great brunch. Super service makes it 5 star plus
The host was rude and was talking about my family and I. That how you lose business with horrible Employees bring back your old stuff the people with respect and that cared about the Customer
Great place, has an upstairs, wish the music was better, but the food is good.
Loads of tequila choices and super tasty Tex Mex offerings
Best texmex in Brooklyn. Reasonably priced. Great flavor. Nice staff.
The food was excellent for the price and the service was great.
Amazing food. Good ambience. Drinks are ok. Good service.
Great Mexican food with the perfect pricing.
Good food, best queso in the neighborhood. Cash only
Nice Catfish Tacos and garlic wings. I want to try so many things!
They have real Tex-Mex queso!!! That statement alone should pack this place
Friendly attentive service accompanied by a nice TexMex dinner. Couldnt ask for much more.
Straight - up Mexican food with good brunch menu
Not sure why this place isnt always packed. Good food, decent prices, good ambience.
Good Mexican food and the drinks on point.
Huge servings, very tasty, friendly staff.
Great service and delicious food. Order the fried Okra!
Huge portions, pretty standard texmex fare. Cash only nonsense.
Good food. Hot AF. NO AC! No cards!
Really liked this spot. Great margaritas.
Tasty burritos and tremendous fajitas. Would def be back
Very good food and awesome service!
Good Mexican food with strong drinks.
Great place to grab a margarita after work
They accomodated our large group with ease.
Great food and super staff.
Great price food n drink
Staff is not knowledgeable on gluten or gluten free foods
Great food, great service!
Great food and good prices.
Happy hour is totally worth it
Great place! Great food ! Great people !!
The food was not prepared properly
Very good Mexican food
The drink the person make is not good. Sorry
Great margarita, bar food
Delicious. Love the queso.
Cash only. Great fajitas.
The best margaritas in NYC!
Tex-Mex meets Brooklyn brunch
Solid Mexican. Wont blow your mind or wallet.
Simple but well executed dishes
Worst nachos I have ever had
Great place for margaritas!
LOBO came to LOBO and the food was great
Fresh and authentic!
TexMex, yeah, excellent.
So good
Best pressed coffee ever
Good food
Fresh margaritas awesome
My favorite place ever!!!
Love their pizza
Great Mexican Food
Good food and Service
Reliable tex-mex
Great service and atmosphere
Cash only. 🏧 available
Tasty margaritas.
Mediocre
Delicious!
Tasty food
Very welcoming server and very rich meal.Tex mex restaurant without surprises but does not disappoint.
Good beers and cheese!
Great cheese!
Total reviews rating 4.3
170 Reviews for Lobo 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-07Great infused margaritas and bean/queso dip. Chicken in the mole enchiladas was a little dry and the portobello chimichangas were just alright. Would prefer they be served with rice and beans rather than a bland salad. Would return for the queso and margaritas.
Review №2
2022-01-30Great place for Mexican food and margaritas (small and large sizes). They have tables upstairs.Cash only, but there is ATM inside.
Review №3
2022-06-27They were very helpful, gave me recommendations and prepared something to personalized to me. I didn’t have bloody Mary’s but saw a lot of people ordering one and my friend told me they’re pretty good. I’d come back to try more dishes.
Review №4
2018-01-11First time in this restaurant. It has a very cozy ambient. Waiters dont bother. Today they had the Margarita Happy Hour and its pretty much the best ones ive had so far. The bartender definitely knows how to mix it up the right way. For plates I ordered The Wolf, Pollo Borracho and chilli with cheese and chips. I thought it would be around 100.00 for this dinner and was way much less than expected plus tip. The food was perfect and it seems the chef was working hard to bring the food with the highest standards possible.Highly recommended for groups, couples and even family.
Review №5
2021-04-03I would come here even if they only served chips/salsa and margaritas. Seriously, theyre that good. Atmosphere is super casual and family friendly and tex-mex dishes are on point. Service is always attentive and staff are very friendly.
Review №6
2022-03-20One of my favorite restaurants in all of BK. Friendly staff, incredible food, and phenomenal margs. Backyard is a super bonus in the summer too!
Review №7
2022-04-18Nice ambiance and great service. Unfortunately the food is just bland. I would go back for drinks but not for food.
Review №8
2022-07-01Wow. Really impressed. Went for a walk at lunch and stumbled on this place. The food was GREAT!
Review №9
2018-05-15The only Mexican spot in NYC I’ve found that brings you chips and salsa without you asking (for free!). Food was great and service was fast. $15 or so per plate.Only downside is it’s cash only.I’ll be back for sure.
Review №10
2016-09-06The place has nice decor, really cozy. Outside patio area as well, which is a plus. Got greeted by the hostess and bartender as soon as I walked in. Although, the waiters were sitting at a table on their phones half the time. Drinks were given to us right away, Texas Tea was tasty. Appetizer came almost instantly. Chicken quesadilla was great. I order the enchilada and two taco combo. It was good but my chicken tacos had hidden bones in them. The refried beans were very obviously spoiled and smelled rotten. The waitress just believed I didnt like them. Hopefully no one else ordered them! I would have much rather been offered another side dish, rather than just getting a side plate to scoop off the beans myself. And still having rotten remnants on my plate.