Best food we have had all trip The service was wonderful…read more It was chilly but they had some warmers going which helped a lot!

This is the cheapest meal in all of Terlingua and it's good! 5 street tacos for 15.00 and you can…read moremix and match. The ladyfriend and I split these and ordered 2 stuffed jalapenos. We got 3 flavors of tacos: Barbacoa, Asada and Al Pastor. The asada was good but not spicy at all, the barbacoa was juicy and salty in a good way and the Al Pastor was flavorful, but a tad dried out. The pineapple on top of the Al Pastor helped mask the dried-out meat. The jalapenos were delicious! They were wrapped in bacon, stuffed with cream cheese and grilled to give it a smoky flavor. The service was outstanding, fast friendly attentive. The only issue is that they do not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own.

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!

Hands down our favorite spot of the trip. After eating around the Big Bend area, a lot of places…read morehonestly felt a little touristy -- higher prices and good, but pretty basic food. This place completely stood out. The breakfast burritos were fresh, hot, and genuinely delicious, and the coffee selection was fantastic. It became one of our favorite parts of the morning to sit on the shaded patio, enjoy the ambience, and ease into the day before the afternoon heat rolled in. You can tell real care goes into both the food and the experience here.

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!

**This is a 3.5 star review.**…read more This joint is divey in all the best ways. First, the kitschy decor and screened in porch are real, and not meant to bring in tourists. Second, they charge for chips and salsa, which I saw them deliver to one table during our lunch. That tells me, that someone either really loves the stuff, or that someone from way north thinks this is a normal thing. Hell, they don't even bring a check to the table here. (You or your server tell them what you order, and bam! They give you your total. Finally, most of the patrons during our visit were well known to Crow (the dude who took care of us), which assures me that this is a place where the locals eat. The food here is good when compared with the other trillion Tex-Mex joints that I've patronized over the years. Because two of us were heading to Big Bend National Park and didn't want to get overly full, we split the Mexican Plate. -- The tamale was fine, served in the husk (with no chili or sauce). Decent bite to it. -- Cheese enchilada was delicious; beef enchilada was OK, as the beef was barely seasoned. -- The hard taco was decent. Again, barely seasoned meat. -- Refried beans were run of the mill; the rice was 'wet,' sort of like the stuff you make at home from a package. I'm used to Mexican rice that is dry. This might be a Terlingua thing. Either way, it was OK. -- Salsa gets points for being served cold and having some spice to it. I must give these folks credit as well for not watering it down like so many joints do. -- Good bottled beer selection. They even had Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, which is quirky in a wonderful kind of way! The folks who live in these parts probably aren't reading Yelp for restaurant reviews, as there are only a handful to begin with. For the many people passing through, be it for the World Chili Cook-off Championships, or for Big Bend National Park, this is a nice, friendly little dive to stop at and have a good Tex-Mex meal.

If you find yourself in the Terlingua Ghost Town, a meal at the Starlight Theater is an absolute…read morenon-negotiable. It is easily the heartbeat of the area, offering a dining experience that perfectly captures the eclectic, rugged, and friendly spirit of West Texas. Be prepared this place is popular for a reason. Wait times can easily reach the two-hour mark, but don't let that deter you. The trick is to put your name in first, then immediately pivot to "vacation mode." Grab a drink and an appetizer from the bar and head outside. The porch and the surrounding area become a lively social hub where locals and tourists mix seamlessly. The atmosphere is what truly sets Starlight apart. While we were waiting for our table, a couple of locals claimed the large bench right outside and broke into a spontaneous, spirited rendition of The Jungle Book theme songs! It was pure magic. My kids were completely enthralled by the performance, which turned a long wait into one of the highlights of our trip. It gave my husband and me the perfect window to relax with our drinks and soak in the desert air. The food lived up to the hype of the setting: Smoked Brisket Queso: This is an absolute must-order. It's rich, smoky, and the perfect fuel for a Ghost Town evening. Prickly Pear Margarita: Vibrant, delicious, and refreshing it's the quintessential West Texas cocktail. The Main Course: We ordered a variety of kid-friendly items and the Brisket Tacos. While everything we ate was delicious, be aware that their famous Texas Mesquite Smoked Brisket is in high demand they had unfortunately run out by the time we were seated, so get there early if that's your primary goal! The Starlight Theater isn't just a restaurant; it's an event. Between the incredible live local interactions, the "only-in-Terlingua" scenery, and the solid food and drink, it is a 5-star experience. Just remember: arrive early, bring your patience, and keep an ear out for the music!

The Starlight is the "it" spot in Terlingua. An old school theatre turned into restaurant/…read morebar/music venue. The place doesn't open until 5 pm and on 3 separate days when I drove by at 4:30, there was a line to get in. On the 3rd day we decided to wait in said line. It moves fast. We ordered a few Boquillas Scorpion Margaritas to start. This is basically a normal margarita on the rocks but with a paper clip like mini scorpion placed on the side. This is named after the little art pieces found near the Boquillas area. Cool souvenir! We also got some chili as appetizers that was delicious. I wanted to order the chicken friend antelope as an entree but chickened out and got an antelope burger instead. It was great. I wanted to see some live music, but we ended up here on comedy night. Comedy night was fine, but I wanted to feel the vibe of the area and hear some honky tonk type music. So, if you go check the schedule for live music nights to get the whole experience.

The food is really good. So good we ate here twice on our Big Bend trip. The food was way better…read morethan a few other places we tried in the area. We ordered the beef Flautas and beef tacos. The owner is such a nice lady also!

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.

Great food and service but the view .... Fantastic ... best…read morein Terlingua . Has a marvelous time with our students

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.

How cool is it that you can visit Mexico from a US national park?…read more My husband and I shared the tacos and the chicken tamales. Both were great. If I had to pick, I'd go with the tamales. The menu is very small. Other than what we got, the only other dish is a quesadilla. There actually isn't a menu, the server just tells you what you can order. This is a fun lunch trip while visiting Big Bend.

Awesome experience. GOAT tacos amazing. Great service and loved talking to the family owners.read more

Stopped in for dinner 2 times while visiting Big Bend. Ribs and brisket were tender and delicious…read more I had the street tacos with brisket and had slaw, beans and fries as sides and they were all wonderful! I added the slaw to my street tacos and I enjoyed them even more! Great rustic atmosphere!

Loved the barbecue brisket sandwich. The brisket was moist, tender and had a great bark with a…read morewonderful Smoky flavor. If you're in Terlingua you'll be missing great barbecue if you don't go to Rustic Iron BBQ. And if you're in Big Bend it's worth the drive.

Excellent food. Great little Mexican cafe style restaurant. Peppe the owner is an amazing cook. I…read morehad the taco plate. It's very delicious. Definitely be back soon

Great tacos!! Chicken and asada both really good! Ate on the patio with our dog. Will definitely…read morecome again!

Terrible tacos, very pricey. Good view of the Rio Grande…read more The tacos tasted of stale tortillas (not handmade as we were told) and old meat. We tried 4 different types of meat. Not good. Whoever is giving 5 stars has never had authentic Mexican tacos.

This is a great stop especially from entering from Big Bend National Park. It was very lovely…read moreexperience seeing the culture and having a great view while eating lunch. I got the chiles rellenos (stuffed peppers) and it was delicious. The service is good as well. They also have a gift store right inside the restaurant which is I got a few things as souvenirs and gifts for my nieces.