Josabi's

Look the place is cool, its outdoors and very unique. I really like it, i would definitely go back. The down part is that they charge for parking and I wished they had more options for food.

I had been out to Josabi's once awhile back and I think I was already too buzzed to determine if the place was worth a repeat visit.

Well, the Spazmatics decided to book a show out there on July 27th, 2012, and as I really enjoy them, I figured I'd check it out.  I had a softball game at 8:30, during which I sprained my knee and had to go home to pre-medicate for the night (bourbon and naproxen), so I didn't arrive at Josabi's until the start of the second set, which was about 10:30.

The cover was $20 and no credit cards or Russian rubles were accepted.  Good thing my friend had lots of American dollars.  We went up to one of the outside "bars" (read as plywood stacked on cinder blocks, with some beer ads hung on the front for class) and ordered bourbon and cokes.  Upon delivery of the drinks, guess what?  Sorry, cash only.  WTF?  I look at my friend...he looks back...I look at him longer...he pulls out more cash and pays.  $12 later and holding 8oz plastic cups in hand, we surmise that we've been had.  Screw it, right?  We're here and the 'Matics are playin'.

Flash forward an hour ---
There are seven in my group now.  All of us are wondering why we drove to eastern New Mexico to see a fun band from 150 yards away when we're used to being second row and drinking serious beverages without wondering if we have enough cash to get another.  I'm now in pain, both from my right leg, which has been supporting 90% of my weight all night due to my left knee injury, and financially, as I am essentially tapped out (I brought $15 and two credit cards.)

I apologize to my peeps and leave before the show ends, head hung low and "walking" like a zombie.  I drive a standard, so getting home was interesting (try using a clutch with your right foot.)

In the past, when I saw the Spazmatics at Bluebonnet Palace, I had a great time.  The Palace has three outdoor bars at far corners that not only take credit cards, they network the tab to ALL bars in the establishment.  Genius!  There are plenty of tables to relax and room to circulate around the central stage.  

Bottom line is, don't go to Josabi's.  Give them a chance to get their act together, if ever, and pay attention to other posts on Yelp that mention overcharging and weird rules, etc.  We did not have fun, which is hard to do on a night with the 'Matics.  I suggest that the owners go to a few events at Bluebonnet Palace.

Oh, the inside bathroom was relatively clean.

Went and saw Skyrocket there last Friday - Aug. 26th and had a blast!  Really liked the venue - drinks were reasonably priced.  There was probably 35 or so in my crowd and we had a great time.  Of course, there were more than just us there, but I didn't feel it was over-crowded.  Hoping that SKYROCKET will choose to have it there again!!!!  Thank you Josabis!!!!  From a Happy "Clark Cougar" Girl :)