"On our first visit, six of us sat in a large area designated for dining. This section had four TVs and large windows, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, ensuring our drinks were always refilled, which was exactly what we needed. One guy in our group ordered a queso/nacho appetizer, which was generously sized and tasted about what you'd expect. The menu offered a typical selection for a sports bar, so I chose the SOCOM Burger, which had two half-pound patties on a bun big enough to hold it. I ordered it medium, but unfortunately, there was no hint of pink in the meat. I wish places would stop asking about doneness and just serve burgers to the safe minimum temperature.
The burger itself was decent, but it lacked seasoning; a bit more salt and pepper would have really improved it. I opted out of fries because I've been trying to eat healthier, but I figured I’d try the coleslaw since I had heard it was homemade. It turned out that the recipe could use some work, as it was quite bland. The rest of my group seemed satisfied with their meals, though.
On our second visit, we went later in the evening so we could enjoy some beers. I found the prices to be very reasonable, about $3.50 for most draft beers (I chose a slightly more expensive option). However, I noticed that some beers may be cheaper because they offered Natty Light and PBR on tap. The serving size was a bit surprising too—just 14 ounces. I found this out when my first beer arrived in a pint glass that should have been 16 oz, and the second one came in a small plastic cup. I raised a fuss with the waitress and the manager until the manager confirmed that both the plastic cup and the pint glass indeed held the same amount of liquid. I was shocked.
I also tried the bacon-wrapped hot dog, but it was underwhelming. The bun was tough, and one of them was particularly hard to manage. The beer batter was extremely thin, and the bacon was only wrapped around half of the hot dog. It wasn’t great.
Things took a turn when a heavily intoxicated, toothless man came to the bar and ordered a pitcher, then sat next to us. He began encroaching on our space as we tried to watch the games, prompting one guy in our group to confront him, not aggressively but more to create a scene with absurd conversation. When the manager came over to check on us, he seemed more concerned with our noise level than the drunk guy, and it became clear this man was a regular who often came in intoxicated. If I were the manager, I would refuse to serve him since he seemed trouble.
Despite these negatives, I must admit I still liked Gata's overall. Considering all aspects—clean layout, quick service, cheap beer, and numerous TVs—I believe it's a place that many people should consider visiting."
