Border Foundry Restaurant and Bar

Really great place for a special night out with friends or business associates. Excellent good with just the right amount of spices. Nice seating areas outdoors as well. For me the prices are very high, but I may just be showing my age. See attached menu with prices. My favorite was the shrimp appetizer. The Cornish Hen was very tasty with zesty smoked taste. Quail was outstanding with just the right amount of kick, reminding me of some really good Cajun foods that I have eaten. Pizza was reported as exceptional by my friend. Must have been, he left very little. Steak was reported by another as also very good. Terrific atmosphere.

Border Foundry in Laredo offers a wonderful dining experience with a menu featuring a great variety of flavorful dishes. The herb-crusted salmon is a standout-perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection (yum!). Their crispy French fries are a must-try side. Their brick oven pizzas are fresh and delicious, and i love the thin crust and light cheese. The inviting atmosphere makes it ideal for any occasion. It is a great spot to enjoy bold flavors in a warm setting.

Restaurant looks great and service was really good. Food was delicious as well. The bread basket was a nice touch and had a herb bread. The Quail was great and the polenta was the best I've ever tasted with the aioli and spinach combination! Yummy! We were a large group and most everyone enjoyed their food. I'd go again.

Overall, the experience at Border Foundry was enjoyable. The food was good, except for my plate. I ordered the ribeye, and unfortunately, it didn’t meet expectations and definitely wasn’t worth the $60 price tag. My wife ordered the same steak, and there was a noticeable difference—hers was cooked to perfection and tasted great compared to mine. On the positive side, my kids really liked their pizza, the cocktails were excellent, and the service was top-notch. One downside was the room temperature, it was uncomfortably warm throughout our visit. With more consistency in the food and a more comfortable dining environment, this could easily be a 5-star spot.

Every time I come back to Laredo I have to visit this restaurant. Came on a Saturday afternoon, I sat at the bar, bartender was a great chat and very friendly. The food was ridiculously good! Ate the ribeye which was delicious and even had to take a Togo order for later on. Would recommend!

We tried s couple appetizers (Brisket Empanadas & the Ahi Tuna) Both were great and complimented each other. Salmon and Lamb for entrees. Finished with all 3 deserts: Flan, Cheesecake & Chocolate Cake

We both absolutely loved our drinks appetizers and meal here. 😋 I'm keto so they went out of their way to make my frog legs without breading. Everything was delicious 😋 and done perfectly. We will be back. Thank you so much

Took my family here for lunch and we were not disappointed. The shrimp appetizers were amazing. The entres set a standard for restaurant cuisine that is missing in South Texas, top teir. We'llbe making another visit soon so I can get a bite of thr Nilgai chop which was sold out this visit. The cocktails are supreme and I suspect there is a mixologist on staff with the bartenders. We're looking forward to another round on our next trip.

Just walking into the restaurant you feel an eclectic vibe of excitement and joy. Fast paced but relaxed, busy but not loud. We had drinks at the bar to begin with and even ordered a few appetizers that were fantastic!! The frog legs and the charbroiled oysters! I could have ended my night right there but elected to remain at the bar and ordered the Tomahawk for 2. In all the excitement I only took pictures on Snapchat and have none to share here! I guess I have to return!

While in town for work, I had a hankering for a good meal. Preferably a good steak. One I did not mind paying a little extra for. Whilst speaking with colleague of mine, she mentioned Border Foundry and said they had an amazing steak, but to bring my wallet. That sounded right up my alley, so a time was set, and it was a date. But not that kind of date... I arrived early and walked in. The atmosphere was very upscale, but very casual. My coworker arrived and we were seated promptly. Our waitress arrived and took our drink orders quickly. We perused the menu, and the drinks arrived showed up shortly thereafter after. My coworker, not a carnivore like myself, opted for fries as an appetizer, and some sort of salad. I ordered the 16 ounce ribeye, medium rare and the roasted garlic au gratin. Not a fan of the broccolini, I asked for an alternative, to which she said there was none. So, I opted to just pass that to my vegetable loving friend. The waitress did mention that mashed potatoes could be substituted for the au gratin potatoes, so I took her up on that. I like au gratin potatoes, I just prefer mashed better. Maybe next time au gratin. After some good conversation with my coworker, and a little bit of time, our food arrived. My dish looked amazing, and my coworker's looked good, if you like vegetables. Time to dive in. My first cut into the ribeye was an indicator this had the makings of a wonderful steak. It smelled great, the crust was perfect, and my knife cut through the meat with no effort at all. There was the perfect color of red with just a tinge of pink. I took my first bite and wow. Great flavor, and it melted in my mouth like butter. My tastebuds were rejoicing. I paused from the steak to dive into the potatoes. Again, my tastebuds were in sensory overload. Some of the most creamy potatoes I had ever had. Absolutely delicious. Needless to say, my dish was devoured. At this point, I had forgotten my coworker was even there with me. Amazing dish. After our meals were consumed, I contemplated dessert. Our waitress gave us options, and the only thing that sounded appealing to me was bananas fosters dish. I decided to go all out, and just pay the king's ransom. Pull out all the stops. My coworker initially decided for dessert, but declined at the last minute. After some more conversation, and just a little time, my dessert arrived. The presentation was unimpressive, and a stark contrast from the main course. This dessert was a banana with some sauce on it, and some nuts. Little or no effort was put into it, and the taste took the wind out of the sails. The banana was overly mushy, and very small. My only guess is that dessert is not ordered much here, so they focus more on the main dishes. No harm, no foul. I will keep this in the back of my mind for next time. We received and paid our bills, and were on our way. I was very pleased. Overall, the experience and food were excellent. Why only four stars? The simple answer is price. I am a connoisseur of steak, so it is of my opinion that $60 for a ribeye steak was a bit overboard. As far as steak goes, the taste was five out of five, undisputedly. I would even say out of all the steaks I have had in my life, this one would be in the top three. Also, this was not a suit and tie place, so you should not have to pay suit and tie prices. I highly recommend here and definitely will return. If you are in the area, and have some cash to spend, stop by. You will be glad you did. Enjoy.

The food is fantastic, the service is outstanding and friendly and helpful. The ambiance is of a classy restaurant. The wine list is outstanding!

We tried to get reservations at the Tack Room but they didn't reach back out to us. Panicking, I did some further research and found this place being right next to our work station. Some co-workers heard great things about this spot so I stopped in here and attempted to make a reservation for 7 of us. Fortunately they were able to fit us in here on a Thursday night for a work-group dinner. First, the interior of the restaurant is clean, bright, and inviting. The bar area looks festive with the displays of liquor and wine options. Tables can be easily assembled to accommodate larger parties. And it's a semi-open kitchen where you can see the dishes being presented for serving. It does it get loud depending on the crowd. Upon seating, we realized there was another work-party dinner AND a graduation dinner happening around us so servers were running around left and right for us all. Speaking of service, they are attentive and they did the best they could with the large parties. We got our drinks in a timely manner for the most part. There was some communication issues as a few people ordered beers but got iced tea instead; weird. We mentioned beer again but used the term 'cerveza' which they responded promptly to. So maybe that's the secret word when ordering beer here. Since they have a large wine selection, I started with a glass of Picket Fence Pinot Noir before switching to the Ferrari Sauvignon Blanc. Both excellent choices! Now for food, they have an extensive menu of appetizers, burgers/sands, pizza, and 18 different entree items. I went with the pork chop w/ the gnocchi and pecan pesto. Several others ordered the smoked cornish hen. We also had another order the herb crusted salmon w/ risotto and yogurt sauce. A couple others did the Gulf Shrimp Carbonara and Chicken alfredo. We all enjoyed our dishes; the pork chop was quite tender and the gnocchi w/ pesto had nice flavor and complimented the protein. The cornish hen was tasty although a bit dry according to those who ordered it although they loved the au gratin potatoes that were served with it. The salmon and pasta dishes were enjoyed by the recipients who finished them clean. Overall, we had a solid meal here and will likely return for another team dinner should we be in Laredo. Props to the staff for accommodating us last minute!

What a find! We wanted some pizza and found surprisingly few options so settled on Border Foundry and we definitely did not settle. This place is cool and the food delicious. We sat at the bar and Omar was our bartender. He was friendly and helped us make our decisions. He was also quick with drinks and super nice. Thanks Omar. If you find yourself in Laredo there is at least one good pizza place. They also have a lot of other choices that aren't pizza.

It had been a couple years since my last visit. The place has great atmosphere but service and food quality are inconsistent. We were a group of eight and at least four of us ordered the beet salad, which came floating in vinegar. I waited over 10 minutes to catch the waiters attention, who felt aggravated when I complained about mine, and rushed me onto deciding what else to get. I got to taste my friends pizza, which was overdone.

Food was very good, highly recommend the ahi tuna for an app. Drinks were great, ordered an old fashioned, very well done. Got the two 4 oz filets over mushroom risotto, fantastic. Will absolutely be back

One of those places you have to recommend to a friend! Food is delicious, staff are welcoming, and the ambiance is very romantic and nice for a night out.

I was a little disappointed my second visit to this restaurant. The menu did not say the scallops were going to be wrapped in bacon. When they came out and I told the server I couldn't eat bacon he just shrugged and made no effort to remedy the situation for this pescatarian. I cannot have bacon and so I could not partake in that dish. It kind of seemed that the server did not understand what my complain was as he smiled when he talked it us but then he didn't seem to comprehend what I was saying. My friend had cranberry juice and when they offered her refills she assumed it was like ordering a fountain soda and the refills were complimentary. Imagine her surprise when the bill came and her beverage was $7.50! For the cost of lunch at this business I expect service to be a little more on point. Hopefully they can have a conversation with their servers to ensure customers have a better experience in the future.

We stopped in early evening for drinks and added an appetizer as an afterthought. The fried oyster nachos are a unique take on that menu staple and are worth a try. Nice small oysters on a tortilla chip with a mild spicy sauce, topped with pico de gallo and modest jalapeño content. The bar had great vibes and would be my choice if I were a local. Good, friendly crowd. Their Gimlets and Margaritas were good too.

Great food and service. Ambiance is good too, nice clean bar and grill. Need to expand side order menus, ordered a steak but would have liked a choice of asparagus, rice pilaf , Brussels sprouts, etc.

I travel for work so Laredo is a frequent stop for me. This was my first time trying Border Foundry as it was highly recommended by multiple people and it's also listed as one of the most expensive restaurants in Laredo, not sure if that means anything. My entire meal was $75 which I think it's fairly standard for a meal this size and what would be expected of this time of restaurant. My order consisted of a wedge salad to start followed by the rack of lamb for my entree and ending the evening with the Carajillo cake. I accompanied my meal with a glass of Malbec and later Cabernet. The first thing I noticed was that my wine was brought out with a glass of ice water with a lemon. Wine should be served with room temperature water without lemon. Onto the salad: it was okay, not too much flavor in the dressing which was disappointing as wedge salads are my favorite. The rack of lamb was also just okay. The sauce lacked flavor again. At least the lamb was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. The carajillo cake was the saving grace of this night. This dessert that has multiple layers of flavor really was worth the wait and the calories. Perhaps this was an off night but if I do decide to try this place again I hope I can update my review with a more favorable experience.

Service is great and the Mexican food is so delicious and very well made I would recommend everyone to visit this restaurant

The food is outstanding. The service is good. The ambiance is very nice. The parking can be challenging at times, but if you arrive a bit before the time you want to get seated then you should find a spot.

Food and ambiance amazing. Service bad, don't expect too much. Have gone twice, and both times the services was slow (empty restaurant) and the servers were mad.

Great food and service Everything is excellent- pricey but worth it I do recommend this placement

Enjoyed a beautiful glass of rose with some friends. We started off with fried green tomatos which were delectable. I ordered the chicken fried steak and that gravy is better than grandma's. So incredibly good.

Excellent food especially the shrimp appetizers, always fresh salad and of course my favorite burrata. Always quality customer service.

While in Laredo, this place is a "gotta be there" locale, especially on Thursday evenings. The food is awesome, the vibe is great, and the entertainment is perfect. I've been there multiple times during my Laredo visits. Look forward to some more fun times at BF's with family and friends.

It's okay. They waiters take a long time. The food is good, but the service is not good. You could say it's a classy restaurant. If you like for your waiter to come to your table at least once come here.

First time visitor to the Border Foundry restaurant this evening but also likely the last time due to disappointing food and quality of service. I was visiting Laredo on travel with a large group and was drawn to the restaurant by the rave reviews but left the restaurant hungry and dissatisfied due to multiple mix-ups by the kitchen staff. After hearing from my waiter Armando that quite a few entrees not available off the menu, I settled on a Huitlacoche tenderloin. I ordered the steak medallions medium well without mushrooms due to an allergy issue but received my original plate with the steak cooked closer to medium, still bloody. After sending the steak back to get touched up to my requested level, the plate then returned roughly 20 minutes later after the rest of my party was already done eating. The 2nd steak was this time burnt and charred on the outside and the risotto infused with mushrooms this time. I tried a few bites of just the steak but was completely turned off by the burnt flavor. The waiter Armando never returned to see how the meal was after the 1st mixup and appeared to not even care that my plate was barely touched the 2nd time as he quickly cleared it off the table. I even as I tried to talk to him about the failed meal but he ignored my complaints and walked away while I was talking. I know mistakes happen but this kitchen and waitstaff failed in their acknowledgment of the mistake and trying to ensure their customers happiness. Try at your own risk....

Food is delicious! Service is great and impeccable and ambience is high energy....fun....a great evening with friends or loved ones!!

Our server was awesome. Really nice guy. The food was good. But, we had to move tables and suffer with flying insects. Like drain flys/fruit flys. (Probably fruit based on the watermelon in our tuna being expired)There was even a large dead bug on the floor by a Pilar. I told the hostess but she was more concerned with the happy hour crowd. Would not recommend until they clean the place up.

Good food, owner who sits at the bar with glasses is rude, but hey what do you expect. The food is really good, sometimes the waiters have no clue about the drink menu. Judy vibe.

Nice place but not worth the price. The food was meh. My husband ordered the pork chops, I ordered the crusted salmon. Both were bland. It's an expensive place and not worth the price.

The cosmopolitan was amazing and the Shrimp was as good as any I've had in the gulf. Fast friendly service.

Wonderful atmosphere, the server was nice and very attentive. Had a few beers and a margarita pizza.

Service was very good -- disappointed lemon meringue tart was not available. Reuben sandwich was good but could use a bit more pastrami and sauerkraut with a Jewish rye bread - tasty but need a bit more - check out Kenny and Ziggys in Houston for reference. My wife enjoyed the Thai salad and the appetizer - pork belly bites were delicious. I would recommend a visit.

I love the foundry shrimp which is an appetizer. I order it over risotto to make it a meal. Delicious! Great service!

Food is always amazing, can't name a bad thing on the menu. Easily the best service in laredo, very attentive to the customer. Yes pricey but it's always a good experience and the food is delicious.

Mixed on this review. The hostess was cold and methodical... so was the other hostess as I was leaving. I expect to be greeted as well as a Thank you as we leave. Hmmm ... yet the negative stops there. Sat at the bar and despite how busy the place was, they took very good care of me. Started with an old fashion ... like a little more muddled flavor but it was good. The pork belly sliders were tasty ... maybe needed a better sear to create a crunch to the outside. The fennel-pear salad was awesome! Blue cheese was a bonus!

Got another meal from border foundry. Cheese Burger and "fries" burger was an unseasoned over cooked lump of meat without any taste and burnt bread. Fries were soggy zoodle like consistency. Yes I said zoodle. This place is just a boogie place to make higher end laredoans feel posh. But it's just overpriced garbage.

The food is delicious, varied, and creative. Desserts are rather small in size, difficult to share. Vive is modern-chic, noisy, tables are close together. Service is outstanding, however.

This restaurant seems like a nice place for gatherings and special occasions. It is on the pricier side, so we expected larger portions, but the quality was good. Our main waiter was attentive and so was the additional waiter who brought us bread and refilled our waters. On the other hand, the hostesses could be a little more welcoming with their greetings and farewells.

Been a customer for the last 10 years. The food is still most of the times very good, but the service unfortunately is going down fast...

Absolutely loved the atmosphere! The food was delicious and unique. Everyone that served us was knowledgeable and polite. Drinks were on point and the steaks were done to perfection . One of our new favorites. Thank you BF

Extremely disappointing! When it opened, the quality of the food and the service, was so much better. I was there last week with my wife and it was a sad sad meal. Terrible food and awful service!!! Close shop and re-start

I had the opportunity to enjoy a huge dinner here pre-covid and someone else was buying so nearly everything was ordered. I knew i'd love it when I was brought a rack for my purse....what a fun thing to have available! Service was prompt, and water was kept full. The crab cake appetiser was my favorite by far but surprisingly the Fried Oysters were awesome too. Definitely worth trying even if you typically aren't a fan of oysters. The steaks were cooked perfectly all around and fish was cooked well. Portion size was large. I'm not sure I'll ever make it back to Laredo, but should I get the opportunity, I will definitely be back, I'd really like to try the pizza.

Great ambiance! Delicious oysters and food!! Drinks are fab!! I recommend their Margarita!! Service is super friendly!!

The food is amazing but their bartender Tristan is the absolute worst. The man is clueless and you have to flag him down to get any service. It's unfortunate that I one persons lack of performance can bring down such a quality establishment.

Was excited after reading the reviews. The restaurant is cute and staff great butt the food was definitely not. Got pork chops that were dry and the pesto was so packed with cilantro I could barely eat it. My husband got some fish and said it wasn't bad, but not great for what we paid. Wouldn't go back. High prices, sub par flavor.

Amazing spot. The fancy place in Laredo. I sat at the bar and had great service. Good was excellent.

Excellent service and great food and wine selections. Highly recommend it. Laredo weds this.

Excellent restaurant. BUT steak prices are higher than Houston, or even New Orleans. Other items have regular prices. I had regular "Caesar" salad, shrimp pesto pizza, & coldbeer; all excellent. Real waiters, easy parking, nice decor, clean restrooms, active "Happy Hour" crowd. This is a place one should consider when in Laredo. I enjoyed my visit and I'll be back ! Rick.

OOOOOOOO MMMMMM GGGGGGG!!! I loved this place so much I had to go back for more! Only in town for the weekend? I was, and I went in TWICE...it's that good. Unlike all of the great Mexican food Laredo offers, this place has a unique menu and welcoming atmosphere all it's own. Sunday was time for brunch with the girls, so I tried the Barbacoa Benedict and a margarita. It was orgasmic! Every tastebud in my mouth was dancing for joy and every bite was as good as the first. My friend tried the Chipotle Chicken Pasta...to die for! The pasta is made in house! The strip, cooked and seasoned perfectly; portobello burger, delish (i might ask for no mustard next time though); the tomato basil soup, not TOO creamy. I was overwhelmingly surprised by this new hideout in Laredo! I would definitely be a regular and have to try it all! They have a really cool looking bar and neat wine room. Try this place out!!! Thank me later :)

Dinner on a Tuesday night . In Laredo for business and wanted to try them again. Excellent food, service, and ambiance. A great place to dine and I think they would be a great date night or special occasion place as well

This is such a fun place on a Friday night! The atmosphere is casual with great bartenders and live music on the patio. Drinks were fantastic. Bathrooms were prestine. Patio vibe was just awesome. This is the perfect place for a company Christmas party, girl's night out, date night, or friends birthday party. Loved it!

Another great dinning option in Laredo. Nice atmosphere with brick and mortar lined walls and faux lowered ceiling making the room feel less cavernous. Still a bit wide open for my liking but when busier probably feels fine. Wine list is extensive with decent by the glass options... including the Malbec that I tried. I was really craving some pasta, and chose the Chicken Chipotle Alfredo Pasta, which just needed a bit more grated parmesan... easily rectified! This really hit the spot for me and was ample in size... unfortunately leaving no room for dessert. Another plus is that they carry my favorite rum... Ron Zacapa 23... and it was really reasonable at $10/shot!

Hands down the best steak I have ever had - perfectly selected meats cooked to perfection. Service is prompt, attentive and ensures your dining experience is perfect from your first step in the doors to the last satisfying bite.