I'm a Texan with a penchant for Tex-Mex (and Mex, New Mex and even Lou-Mex), and I enjoyed this…read morelittle joint. Was it the best ever? Hardly. But, in all fairness, I've eaten at no fewer than 200 different Tex-Mex restaurants in my lifetime. First, as one reviewer stated, this is very much a New Mexican-style restaurant, although they try to get there with the Tex-Mex. What does this mean? Quite simply, this place uses red sauce (vs. chili gravy) for enchiladas. It also offers stacked enchiladas with an egg placed on top, which is true New Mexican. Beyond that, the menu is quite varied. I'll start with my cheese enchiladas with red sauce. The sauce was spicy as hell, which was wonderful. The enchiladas themselves were a disappointment because they used two corn tortillas to roll them with the smallest pinch of cheese I've experienced in a while. -- I'm not sure about my dad's chile relleno and beef enchilada with green sauce, but he really enjoyed both. The rice and beans were pretty much par for the course. Not bad but nothing special. The salsa here is phenomenal. There's just enough onion and cilantro to make it memorable. It's served cold, which is a must for me, and it has some serious bite. Service here is really friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is old school: cheap paneling and trite "Mexican" decor. The men's bathroom is almost as dark as a movie theater. I don't get to this area often, but I would certainly eat here again any time I do.

Amazing food and fabulous service!!! The sops de Fideo was a great surprise and so nostalgic!!read more

An absolute gem off the beaten path of I-10! Stopped here for some menudo and enchiladas and had an…read moreexcellent meal. The service was friendly and the portions were perfect. Couldn't argue with the prices either. If you're traveling through Fort Stockton and you're hungry, forget the chain restaurants and head straight over to this place. It might not look like much on the outside, but you won't be sorry.

THE GOOD: clean, large bathroom stalls, and large cups for beverages. The food was not drenched in…read moreoil which is always a plus. THE BAD: Unfortunately this is the most TASTELESS Mexican food I've ever had. Everything from the meat to the beans and rice to the chips and salsa were all VERY bland. Our server was also not very nice. If you are hungry and just passing through it will fill the hole but you'll likely feel robbed when you leave.

You could eat somewhere else, but why would you? Best…read moreenchiladas in town!!! And they'll put an egg on it.

I was seated fast. The service is good, and they definitely have a locals scene going on with the…read moreold women, and a couple of old guys. The dining room could double as a waiting room with the wall to wall plain beige low pile carpet It's a cozy dining room with plenty of seating close to your neighbors. I ordered the nachos with ground beef, beans, jalapeños and cheese. The waitress said to be careful of the plate because it was hot. That was the only part that was hot. I was a clump of blandness. All of the good stuff was stuck to the bottom of the plate, and the center was warm at best. The lettuce and whatever else was on top. Nothing like pulling cold beans and cheese apart. I dumped the entire cup of salsa on it and it didn't help because it had zero heat, and tasted like tomatoes only, probably because of the old people I'm sure. I cut my losses, paid, and left disappointed. At least they were nice. It should be called Mi Gossip Circle

The service was one of the highlights of our visit. Our waitress was warm, welcoming, and happy to…read moreanswer my questions, especially since I was just passing through and unfamiliar with Fort Stockton and Texas dining. I ordered the Chile Verde. The portion was smaller than I expected, but the flavor didn't disappoint. The pork was tender, and the green chile sauce had a deep, rich taste that reflected hours of slow cooking. It carried more heat than my palate prefers, but spice lovers would likely appreciate it. The accompanying rice and beans were less impressive. The Spanish rice had a fairly standard flavor but was noticeably dry. The refried beans were also dry and seemed as though they had been sitting for quite some time before being served, which took away from an otherwise flavorful entrée. The restaurant itself was clean, colorful, and had a lively atmosphere that made it an inviting place to dine. Prices were about what I would expect for the meal we ordered--fair, though not a standout value. Overall, it was a pleasant stop with friendly service and a well-prepared Chile Verde, even if a few of the side dishes fell short.

Food, service, ambiance and all. One most fabulous place to eat. Chile rellenos and enchiladas…read morewere the best ever. We are deaf and use sign language. They could communicate with us. Everyone in the room looked happy. Fort Stockton is intriguing. The fort and the wonderful Bella Terrazza store. And the huge road runner sculpture. The people, the history the culture. We will want to return and stay longer.

Good place for breakfast Stop here when here fie. Burch…read morecamp. Big enough where ur not crowded Like the breakfast

We are from out of town, came in for breakfast and the food is full of flavor, everyone is…read morewelcoming and friendly. We enjoyed all of our food and it was nice to see everyone knows es h other. The place is calm and peaceful, we would definitely recommend it!

Every time my wife and I visit Alpine we try our best to eat at La Casita. Great food and service,read more

First -- and I rarely comment on other reviews -- there is nothing "weird" about the food here…read more Further, yes... This is a cash-only business. That's a rarity these days, and I'm sure the IRS and local school district are getting all that's due to them. (Not really.) I'm an out-of-towner, and I stopped here for lunch before heading back south. The food and service were good. Not great. Indeed everyone was friendly, and there was enough gooey cheese to float a battleship. The "frozen" beer mug was actually a plastic mug, which is horse hockey. If I'd known better, I would've saved the dishwasher some trouble and just sipped from the bottle. Back to the food... The cheese enchiladas here are divine. They're gooey, and the red sauce is wonderful. The hard corn tacos are fine ... nothing special. Same thing with the rice and beans. -- Mexican rice in these parts has been wet at every restaurant. I'm used to dry Mexican rice. (And I was taught by a Mexican abuela how to make proper Mexican rice.) But I digress. Chips here are marginal. Hopefully, they come in on a truck, because they hardly taste like they are fried in the kitchen. The salsa, while served cold (which is proper) is a little too chunky for my taste, although it has a nice bite to it. The locals eat here. Good for them, because this place is decent. But also bad for them, because restaurants like this one should breed some decent competition ... even in a tiny town such as Alpine. Also, bad for them because this place only accepts cash, which most people don't carry these days. (Yes, we had cash, but the six ladies at the adjacent table didn't.)

Great mom and pop restaurant. Locally popular. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sometimes…read morehas entertainment. Always friendly and laid back.

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!

There are a few good spots to eat in Terlingua, TX and this is one of them! Smaller place with…read moreoutside (covered) seating. Our server was quick and efficient. Very friendly too! We ordered the tacos (pork, beef and tongue) and I had the enchiladas. Everything came out quick and the food was delicious! Definitely stop here if you make your way through Terlingua.

Great spot for dinner…read more We tried the 5 tacos - Al pastor and carne asada and they were great flavor and the salsa was good I tried the chicken enchiladas and pretty good as well but the rice and beans weren't my favorite BYOB and dog friendly!! Food comes out pretty quickly once ordered Mainly outdoor seating but covered patio which is great!!

The food is ridiculously good, the service is unbelievably rude. Ambience is a little weird, very…read morehomey. But I'd definitely come back because these are the best flautas I have ever had.

The Mexican Plate was delicious. Freshly prepared and very flavorful. The chile relleno (stuffed…read morepepper) in the dish was one of the best I've ever had with a nice spice. Food came out in about 15 minutes. I would pass on the Horchata, it's alright. Restaurant ambiance was nice and the hostess/server was very friendly even with me coming in an hour before closing. She provided fast service and good recommendations. Would come back and recommend others to give this place a try.

12 years later and The High Sierra ain't what she used to be. The lady friend and I came in for an…read moreearly dinner since The Starlight wasn't opening until 5, and we were starving from our full day in the park. I ordered a cup of chili and some Buffalo wings, and the lady friend ordered some chicken tacos. The chili was good, apparently they use the recipe from the award-winning cookout each year. The wings were weird; the flats were good and crispy but the drumettes were flimsy. The ladyfriend's tacos were horrible. They seemed to use the bagged Tyson precooked chicken breast strips that were all rubbery in texture. They gave here just a few pieces of cilantro and onion on top. These were not street tacos and needed some toppings to mask the crappy meat. I still gave them 3 stars because it's Terlingua, the beer was cold, the chili was good and the waiter was very nice.

Cold beer, live music, great drinks, good food, nice people. At the first turn when you turn down…read moreOld Town Terilingua.