I love this place; the ambiance here is like no other. Their drinks are adventurous and excellent, if you go you have to try a mezcal cocktail, and do not skip the Dorilocos nachos. They are a must-try, and it's hard not to order two plates. Their mains are good as well, this spot is so underrated and more than a cocktail bar.
Ali R
Such a great vibe here and the drinks are so damn delicious. I always worry when the presentation is flashy that the flavor won’t match, but not the case here. Just as tasty as it is aesthetic. They often have live music and it’s just always so enjoyable when I come in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Zorina Keyser
GO HERE! This was an absolute yes on every single thing! Their tacos are worth more than they charge! Their drinks are showcase at giveaway prices! I am beyond impressed! Go here my friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Hawk 1911
Our party left due to the very heavy satanic theme. It's not considerate to those with an apposed view to such things.
Atmosphere: 1
Kamilah Gamble
Try the La Flor No Se Marchita ! I can’t remember the bartenders name but his hair is half blonde, he’s always cool.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Karim Seiler
Good food and drinks ruined by bad service. Do yourself a favor and get a table if you plan on going for food/drinks. The live music in the back is fun tho.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Tommy C.
This place is great. The food and drinks are so inventive and delicious. Love the live music and eclectic service you get. I highly recommend this great place in Deep Ellum. I also highly recommend you get the El Diablito pork shank tacos. Dear man that was so filling and packed with flavor.
AJ
Server was weeded when we arrived so service was slow - would have easily forgiven this because we get it, but the place cleared out soon after and we were the only table there and service didn’t improve. Food was really bad. Most of it arrived to the table cold We had to hunt for our server only to find her straight up chilling at the bar. We ordered guac/chips and elotes about 20 min before entrees and the apps came out after mains hit the table. My friend never got her drink. The only redeeming quality was the Michelada. They make their own mix and it was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
ab0ngr1p
Always chill spot good drinks and food one of my favorite bars to sit at after a day of work big ups
Jess M-M
I've been going to Ruins for several years. Each time I go back I'm disappointed that some of our favorites things have been eliminated from the menu. Colitas de pavo, papas with Mole sauce, arroz con nopalitos, torta de milanesa.... please bring these things back. I don't even think I saw the chapulines on the Menu last night. ?
If you like Old Fashions try the Smokey Mirror... It's a mezcal Ruins patented version that will have you hooked. And the goat soup ? and Birria Tacos will have you going loco.
Food was terrible. Chilaquiles were so soggy. Food took so long to come on a non busy morning. Don't recommend for food.
Mike R.
Great food with an authentic vibe. indoor and outdoor seating and some excellent live music in the back room. Something to consider, the back room live music bleeds heavily into the restaurant and it gets a little too crowded/noisy towards the back if you're on a date or looking to chill.
carlos perez
$20+ person without drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Toby Thomason
One of the few places that focuses on mezcal, but it has its flaws. They have an extensive menu of mezcals, but most were not currently available. They need to have an updated menu. The sangrita wasn't great and the chapulines tasted old and stale. If they fixed those things, I'd give it at least 4
I love this place; the ambiance here is like no other. Their drinks are adventurous and excellent, if you go you have to try a mezcal cocktail, and do not skip the Dorilocos nachos. They are a must-try, and it's hard not to order two plates. Their mains are good as well, this spot is so underrated and more than a cocktail bar.
Such a great vibe here and the drinks are so damn delicious. I always worry when the presentation is flashy that the flavor won’t match, but not the case here. Just as tasty as it is aesthetic. They often have live music and it’s just always so enjoyable when I come in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
GO HERE! This was an absolute yes on every single thing! Their tacos are worth more than they charge! Their drinks are showcase at giveaway prices! I am beyond impressed! Go here my friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Our party left due to the very heavy satanic theme. It's not considerate to those with an apposed view to such things.
Atmosphere: 1
Try the La Flor No Se Marchita ! I can’t remember the bartenders name but his hair is half blonde, he’s always cool.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good food and drinks ruined by bad service. Do yourself a favor and get a table if you plan on going for food/drinks. The live music in the back is fun tho.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
This place is great. The food and drinks are so inventive and delicious. Love the live music and eclectic service you get. I highly recommend this great place in Deep Ellum. I also highly recommend you get the El Diablito pork shank tacos. Dear man that was so filling and packed with flavor.
Server was weeded when we arrived so service was slow - would have easily forgiven this because we get it, but the place cleared out soon after and we were the only table there and service didn’t improve. Food was really bad. Most of it arrived to the table cold We had to hunt for our server only to find her straight up chilling at the bar. We ordered guac/chips and elotes about 20 min before entrees and the apps came out after mains hit the table. My friend never got her drink. The only redeeming quality was the Michelada. They make their own mix and it was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Always chill spot good drinks and food one of my favorite bars to sit at after a day of work big ups
I've been going to Ruins for several years. Each time I go back I'm disappointed that some of our favorites things have been eliminated from the menu. Colitas de pavo, papas with Mole sauce, arroz con nopalitos, torta de milanesa.... please bring these things back. I don't even think I saw the chapulines on the Menu last night. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you like Old Fashions try the Smokey Mirror... It's a mezcal Ruins patented version that will have you hooked. And the goat soup ? and Birria Tacos will have you going loco.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos, Margherita Frozzen
Food was terrible. Chilaquiles were so soggy. Food took so long to come on a non busy morning. Don't recommend for food.
Great food with an authentic vibe. indoor and outdoor seating and some excellent live music in the back room. Something to consider, the back room live music bleeds heavily into the restaurant and it gets a little too crowded/noisy towards the back if you're on a date or looking to chill.
$20+ person without drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the few places that focuses on mezcal, but it has its flaws. They have an extensive menu of mezcals, but most were not currently available. They need to have an updated menu. The sangrita wasn't great and the chapulines tasted old and stale. If they fixed those things, I'd give it at least 4
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3