The food is delicious! We've been twice for breakfast. We had the crescent roll breakfast sandwich…read moreand breakfast burritos and both were eggcelent. The burritos are old school Mexican style. Open on both ends and about half as big as the American versions. It was just the right size before hitting the trails! The ladies behind the counter were as friendly as I'd expect anyone to be, moving like they were and dealing with entitled tourists. It's a tiny spot and the lines can get long. Be patient and enjoy the views!

I'm giving this coffee shop five stars for the simple fact when you order a breakfast item with no…read moreegg, they don't charge you for the eggs. Genius. This only makes sense given the fluctuating cost of eggs in this past year. This is my wishlist for all restaurants to follow. I also thought their salsa was exceptional, and I love the outdoor seating and setting that embraces the yeah it's hot, deal with it vibes.

Good coffee options. We tried the cookies and they were good. Service was good. Very respectful.read more

We stopped by the bakery to have an afternoon ice cream sundae. We had several different flavors…read morebetween us and all were very good. The young man working at the bakery was very attentive and took great care of us.

Although I was only in the area for 4 days, Venga became a morning ritual. Sunrise, coffee and…read morebreakfast at Venga, run my day, sleep and repeat. The coffee is fine, speciality but pretty simple, and the food works, but I'm confident this spot is so popular for their other offering. The aesthetic pet friendly patio, spacious interior, variety of plants, and purchasable local artwork set it apart for anything and everything you'll find in the area. In fact, if you have a couple minutes to spare, it's worth stopping in, grabbing a drink, and treating the spot like a museum/local store. From tshirts, to hiking gear, to small local products, cacti and more, there's a little something for everyone, Protip: visit them at sunrise for an unrivaled majestic experience. :)

One of the few places that are open in the morning. The doors to what might be Terlingua's more…read moremodern building open daily at 8:00am. We showed up early for our ride with Terlingua Stables, while we had some time to burn, we dropped by to grab some coffee. It looked like it opened slightly earlier the day prior, and the day we got there it was as if they were still getting ready at 8:20am. I was glad to have this place open during the Terlingua "slow" season. They had three types of drip available, and I tried one of their muffins. I think for the most part the other patrons in the shop/cafe. The menu has sandwiches, toasts, breakfast snacks. So, if you had time, at breakfast or lunch, food is an option. The staff were nice. The cafe and shop were clean. The shop had a variety of things for sale - cool gear, cool snacks, cool coffee, cool art. They have art for sale, and big art, small art... shirts with art on them. Liz picked up a light long sleeve shirt to cover her arms during our times outside. There's a cool painting of John Wayne outside the bathroom for about $1,200. There is a bigger but similar style mural of Willie Neslon in the main shop area. It looks real cool. They have African statues and masks from all over. In the cafe portion, you can find plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Liz enjoyed her coffee in the unusually cool and breezy July morning outside. Solid 3.5 and great place for coffee and art.

Unless there is another restaurant hidden in the dessert somewhere, this is the only place within…read moreat least 25-30 miles of civilization. And, fortunately, it's pretty good! My father and I stayed for a few days at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge (a separate review), and the restaurant was just steps away from our cabin. We ate three dinners and a breakfast here with wonderful, friendly service in a quaint atmosphere. Breakfast: Dad and I had the "Texas size" pancake. It was more "Oklahoma size," despite that the manager said it would fill the plate (see photo). Still, it was a marvelous pancake, served with whipped butter and a small (2 TB) container of real maple syrup. Dad and I each needed one more container of syrup, which would have cost 75 cents, had the manager remembered to charge us. (He mentioned that after we already paid.) I totally recommend this pancake. Dinner: The Frito Pie here is wonderful. They use a ton of Fritos, which isn't really necessary, but this was still one of the best Frito pies I've experienced. -- The burger here is also a standout. I wasn't impressed with the fries, as they weren't really crispy and had very little flavor. -- Finally, the chicken fried steak was as tough as leather. I took two bites of it, along with a couple bites of corn and potatoes and pushed it to the side to finish my beer. The server offered to take it off the bill, but I felt guilty and declined. (He gave me an employee discount instead.) Bottom line: The manager here, at the time of my visit, had been in the position for about two months. He let me know that he's switching ingredients to include tallow (instead of seed oils), real maple syrup (opposed to syrup containing high fructose syrup) and other stuff that includes avocado oils instead of cottonseed/canola. I applaud him for those efforts., and I would eat here again in a heartbeat.

Had a nice dinner here our first night with 5 star great service. Sure, you are a captive audience…read moreif you find yourself out in this area with limited choices BUT this joint has friendly and attentive service also no with a solid menu. My husband loved his steak which was cooked perfectly and my burger was tasty. The fries were delish, they cut them fresh . Pup friendly seating in the enclosed porch! Second night dining was okay, the gal was not as good as the seasonal guy from the night before and our food was a bit more "average" ... Frito Pie appetizer, salad w/chicken and chicken fried chicken.

The deli here was amazing. The prices of the general store for like groceries is outrageous so get…read moreyour groceries before you go but the deli food the sandwiches the sandwiches are huge. We had a roast beef. We had a Reuben. Oh, it was so good. We called and ordered it to go And you just cannot miss this deli if you visit here.

Delicious breakfast burritos! Some homemade salsa would be nice but I still loved it.read more

It's just okay. Better than some other Mexican food choices around, don't expect great food or…read moreservice. FYI, you have to pay for chips and salsa, not like back home in DFW. Both times we went 4 months apart, they had just 1 server and she was scrambling the whole time. I give her props for keeping track of everything and everyone. Chicken fajita quesadillas were okay, better than the chicken enchiladas I got the second visit. If we go back, I'll stick to fajitas or quesadillas. Wife had the beef enchiladasthe first time, she thought they were okay, second d time she had the burger and enjoyed it. Overall, not bad, not good, but remember where you are...the freaking desert :)

Stopped for dinner on our way to Big Bend. We arrived after 8:00pm and there were a few groups…read moreeating. The server greeted us immediately and took our drink order. The beer selection was limited. We ordered enchiladas with Christmas tree sauce. The red and green sauce were both very good. The veggie enchiladas were loaded with veggies. The meat enchiladas were good however they weren't that hot temperature wise. The rice and beans were okay. Server was friendly and we enjoyed our meal!

Talk about small town charm with big city quality food…read more I'm in town for work and I was recommended this place by a state trooper who had to remind me of the speed limit on my way from Austin. The first morning I tried it out, I have been back everyday since. It starts with the staff. You enter and seat yourself and Bertha is with you almost immediately with a huge smile on her face and the softest sweetest voice. It's a small town and slower paced but the food arrives quickly. Now I'm not going to lie, this isn't a Michelin star restaurant and I actually prefer it that way out here. The quality and flavors are perfect, not exaggerated deconstructed nonsense. The food is made with love and the tortillas are made fresh in house. I'm pretty sure everything is made fresh and from scratch but the tortillas are for sure. The owner is usually in and has introduced himself and said hello starting the second time I've come in. If you're in the Big Bend area, specifically Presidio, stop in and say hello to Bertha and get some good food that isn't crazy expensive. I forgot to mention, they sell bagged ice if you're in need and they don't have bs single ply toilet paper in the restroom either. HUGE plus I'm my book.

Very worth it. Didn't know how a place out here had such a high rating with so many reviews…read more Starting with the greeting and the chips with salsa, I was understanding. Got the green sauce chicken enchiladas. Geez, perfect in every way. Most restaurants save their dried out chicken for the enchiladas, this place doesn't. There's not a thing I could say to improve or complain about. Friendly people, superb food, modern looking restaurant. Well, well worth the price.

Food was delicious. Ordered a tampiquena steak plate, everything about it was good. Would certainly…read morerecommend.

The food was good. They only accept take out due to the…read morepandemic. I had liver with onions and salad.

A must for anyone who has wondered their way to the town of Terlingua. Our group had made our way…read moreafter a long day of travel. We actually were not keen on eating out. However, with uncanny timing in the scorching Texas Summer, the power was out at our Airbnb. Sweaty, tired, and frustrated, we arrived at the Starlight looking for solace. Thankfully, coming in during the exact offseason of Big Bend, there was no wait at all for our group of six. Service was great. Namely, we quickly got waters to quench our thirsts. Never having tried an antelope burger, I opted for that. Minimal to no gamey flavor at all. If anything, it was pretty much similar in almost all aspects to a lean beef burger. The green chile added some texture and flavor but not to the point where it detracts from the meat itself. That's a plus! Other things that I will note - the restroom is outside in a shack that's right across from the outside bar area. The inside of the restaurant truly feels rustic and magical at the same time - a feel that really encapsulates Terlingua. We didn't get to see a performance. It looked like they were preparing for one but there wasn't anything for that evening. Some pluses were that our waitress was kind enough to give us a bag of ice as the restaurant was closing for the night. It was definitely appreciated as our the power to our Airbnb would not be restored until afternoon of the next day. She could have easily charged us but she did not. Much appreciated!

Would recommend. We went in the off season, so it was nice…read moreto be able to chill and take our time without feeling rushed to give up the table. In the in seasonal peak times, our waiter informed us there could be up to 200 people lining up out the door. While the food was good with great service, I think I'd be disappointed. It was great to be able to check off antelope from the bucket list of exotic fare. The food was good and represented the area well, but I wouldn't rave about it. Fir beer and soda, there is only canned and bottled as their soda fountain was broken along with the draft system- which has been for years now. Now on the other hand, the 3 margaritas we had were outstanding! There is a ramp along with stairs to enter. For the not-so-nice... there is a shared outdoor restroom with a toilet, urinal snd sink attached to the old jail cell. The urinal was so close to the toilet, that when getting up, it felt like you were shoving your head inside. And it reeked of old nasty urine. My suggestion, hold it.

Out in the desert, the best meal in Texas was hiding behind a rusty sign…read more TL;DR: Fine dining in the middle of nowhere. The James Beard nominated chef seats you herself. Make the reservation yesterday. Chef Alexandra Gates met us at the door, walked us to our table, and explained every course herself. Our server Dallas was an absolute gem. We did the chef's menu with the pairing. Nilgai tartare with avocado and toasty grilled bread. Corn ribs that made me emotional about a vegetable. Mesquite Gulf shrimp in a beurre blanc I wanted to drink. Texas quail on ruby slaw with wild boar bacon. Bison in a pasilla-pecan mole, tender as a love song. Horchata pudding to finish, with a little pecan crown. My side dish queen, claimed the sparkling rosé and guarded it like a hawk. I let her. Happy wife, happy pairing. Some of the best food we have ever eaten in Texas, and I've eaten a LOT of Texas. Worth every penny and every mile.

We dropped by after afternoon of Prada and Hotel Paisano…read more Tapas style meals that totally filled us up, we didn't even order main dishes or desert. Vegetarians will love this place, and everything was good. - see the photos! Pate came in both mushroom and liver varieties and were the highlight for me. The charred corn slices were really spicy but delicious! Nine dishes for about $200. Service charge (Tip) was already included.