“OVERALL El Coco Pirata's is a chain Mexican seafood restaurant in Hobbs, NM. They have other locations throughout Colorado and Texas. I really enjoyed a night out here with my parents for a unique meal in this small town. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4.5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 PARKING Could be better. There is some on the north side right next to the restaurant or in the lot just across the street. There is minimal parking on the south side. It's a busy street so be careful. LOCATION/AMBIANCE This medium-sized venue is located on the south side of town with busy Dal Paso Street nearby. My dad refers to it as the ghetto. Some areas are rundown indeed and some outside work could be done, but it's okay. Inside, the high ceilings, flat screen TVs, Spanish music, and some oceanside vibes invite you to an open-style dining area. There was one lone restroom which I personally hate because sharing with other men is disgusting. It's well-lit inside. While we were there, a live 5-piece band came in to play about 8 songs. They never asked us gringos what we wanted to hear. Lol. THE GRUB Complimentary chips were decent, but not very salty. The first batch of salsa was mild. The second batch we received was a bit more smoky-flavored and had more of a chipotle essence to it. + michelada especial ($11) with Modelo - had bacon, cucumber, and shrimp too. So refreshing after a long day! + filete al olivo ($18) - "Basa swai fillet skillet cooked with olive oil, garlic, and chile de arbol served with rice and salad." I really enjoyed this because it came with three small flour tortillas - the perfect portion for me. But, the outer edges of the fish were a bit crispy and hard to cut into with my fork. That's the only silverware we were given was a fork each. + torre altata ($23) - this was a tower of all kinds of items: shrimp ceviche, cooked shrimp, lime juice-marinated shrimp, octopus, Mexican scallops, tuna, onion and cucumber in a red sauce and topped with avocado and chiltepin pepper. My dad said it was way too much for him, but it was good. + tacos de camaron ($14) - my mom devoured hers, not even bothering to let us try it so it must have been really good. I think it was three smaller tacos. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB They had a nice little kid's menu, but my kids were elsewhere so I'm not sure how it fared. SERVICE Most of the employees spoke English, but were also bilingual in Spanish and all of them were friendly. They worked super fast to bus tables, get drink orders, and serve meals. MY FAVORITE PART... My michelada! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... The wait to get in on a Friday night. Why don't they use OpenTable?! Lol.“
“This is a Hobbs hidden gem ? I always heard about how good it is, but I never saw where it was located. From the outside, it does not look like much. But when you walk in, your jaw just may drop. The decor is beautiful. My favorite was the aesthetic plant wall. There’s so much space with room to really party in the back.The variety of hot sauces at the table, chef’s kiss. I love a place where I don’t have to ask for my favorite condiment ☺️ The food was yummy. I took a risk and tried something new after our waitress explained what it was (the menu is in partially in Spanish, and I only know a little). The shrimp in my tacos ensenada were fried, and at first I was not sure about them because I am not a fried shrimp lover. I will eat them, but I do not yearn for them. Well, these were flavorful, and the breading was not bad at all. The sauce for the tacos did not have a spicy kick to me, but it was packed with flavor as well. The hot sauce and salsa at the table came in handy to give me the fire I desired. My favorite menu item was the charro beans, one of my favorite Mexican dishes. I had to wait on it, but it was worth it because the pork cracklings were made with love and care. The beans had a savory taste that touched my soul.The service was slow at the lunch hour, but there was only one server. There were not that many people, so that may explain why there was only one server. Our server was still awesome and did the best she could. She did her thing, but she needed help for sure!Parking: There’s at least 10-15 spaces by the building. On a crowded night, people could park in the lot because it’s pretty open. It’s next to two motels, but I would suggest parking in the restaurant parking lot.Kid-friendliness: There were menu items like chicken nuggets and fish sticks in case there a picky, little eaters. There was also a claw machine for stuffed toys.Wheelchair accessibility: There were no stairs to climb. The building is one level. The tables are not designed specifically for wheelchairs, but there were low tables that could meet the necessary accommodations.“
“1530 hrs. Got fresh,hot food fast!! Jesics was patient and understanding off my order. Fresh REAL ROOT BEER!! Hot dam!! Awesomeness!! Put some Heinz malt vinegar on your slaw!! Its the Bombay!! Oil had been recently changed out. Few flies in building THOUGH.“
“I always try to stop at LJS when I can. This particular location, north Hobbs, NM, was the cleanest I have ever seen. The bathrooms were immaculate. AND the food was perfect! No cross taste at all. Very fresh. My thanks to Amanda for a very pleasant experience on my motorcycle trip.“
“Food was ok, I got the chopped steak and the gravy was weird, maybe old or something. Lumpy not gravy texture. We had to ask for bread and she kept tending the tables around us for at least 10 minutes before we got bread and drinks. She only checked on us one time during our visit before bringing the bill.“