My daughters and I went to Marfa Para Llevar after another restaurant (Bordo - Fine Italian Goods)…read moreannounced that they sold out of everything except gelato after we had been standing in line for a while on 2.16.2025. That was a blessing in disguise. This cute place is a bodega, deli, and wine shop. We ordered two oven-fired pizzas for takeout so we could hang out with our canine at the local dog park: + Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza (we requested the honey on the side in case my oldest didn't like it, but she did) + Chicken Pesto Pizza Total = $41.09 The pizza were cooked nicely. Not overdone. Took only about 12 minutes to be ready even at a busy time of the Sunday afternoon. They also sell dips and herb breads, sandwiches, salads, drinks, dog treats, candy, & merchandise. Some advance orders are necessary, but they also offer: Charcuterie boards, frozen bake-at-home pizzas, lasagnas, King Ranch casseroles, and cookies. Delivery is available. Great service. Easy parking. Indoor and outdoor dining. We're fans! RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

We had a pretty good pizza here and it was nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy it with a…read morecouple of frozen drinks. Good service. Lots of cool things to check out here, I like the back patio area and that the bathroom is outhouse-style.

La Venture is one of my favorite restaurants in these United States. The atmosphere is gorgeous,…read morewith art lining the walls and beautiful booths and tables in an intimate setting. The waitstaff is terrific, from the friendly bartender (you can purchase almost the entire menu for 1/2 price at the bar!), to the professional waiters. The food choices are diverse and international. I love the dumplings and the bao; they transport you right to China. The glazed shrimp appetizer is to die for, and the pizza, best in Marfa. But the real piece de resistance is the steak, especially ribeye special. It's huge, and cooked just right (I love mine medium rare). Shout out to the ramen, unlike any you've ever had, and the wide variety of drink specials provide a number of whimsical choices that should please every taste bud. The chef here is terrific, as is the service. You can eat here 5 times and never have the same international fare. It's shocking in West Texas to discover a restaurant so accommodating, and the prices mean the entire family can enjoy the experience. Don't miss this incredible restaurant!

Stopped into LaVenture after a long day on the road, and while it checked the "convenient" box, it…read moredidn't quite rise to memorable. We started with the salad, which was a solid opener--fresh, generous portion, and overall enjoyable. Nothing that really stood out, but definitely not a miss. The pizza was... okay. You can tell it's fire oven cooked, which is usually a win, but ours came out a bit too toasty--borderline burnt on one side. It also wasn't cut properly, which made things a little awkward. Some slices weren't cut through at all (had to ask for a knife), and others were uneven--ranging from oversized wedges to tiny slivers. Service was a little scattered, but to be fair, we came in toward the end of the night and our server mentioned it had been a hectic evening. No real complaints there--just felt a bit rushed and disorganized. A couple of downsides: they close at 9:30, which isn't ideal if you're looking for a late-night bite or drink, and there's no room service--you have to head down to order. Overall, it's a convenient spot if you're staying at the hotel and need something easy, but it's not necessarily a destination meal. Convenient? Yes. Notable? Meh.

Really good food and a fun place. A casual and fun vibe. In the heart of Marfa. Great drinks,…read morefriendly staff and a nice way to end the day after a long trek.

Don't order the Caesar salad or the dumplings. Waste of money & slimy, in that order…read more Service was barely there My old fashioned was actually good, which is why it's 2 stars & not 1. I took half my dumplings to go because I'm hoping they're better cold. Also that meal cost me $50 I expected good food based one the reviews. I'm so disappointed. I'll never be back

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.

The aesthetic of the shop is very cool, like from cars…read more The staff are super sweet and nice. However, the food was pretty meh. It tasted like high school cafeteria pizza, the crust was over done. We also ordered ranch but they forgot it.

A nice find in Marathon, TX. We had a long day at the park and we wanted something we could take…read moreback to our room. We were glad to find Big Bend Pizza. We ordered a large pepperoni pizza to go. The lady working the front and kitchen was very friendly. She chatted with us as our pizza was baking. The pizza sauce was a little sweet, but had good flavor. Crust was crispy and not burnt. We had enough food left over for breakfast. BONUS!!

I got the Scott sandwich and I usually don't rave about sandwiches. But, this was the best sandwich…read moreI've ever had. The bread. The turkey. The olives. Everything was so good. I can't recommend this place enough!

I drive from Odessa to eat here Hope all the best for those…read moreguys. - sandwiches are amazing Love the vibe & service

I deeply regret to report that Para Llevar is no more. This is a big blow to the ability to get a…read moremeal in Marfa especially Mon-Wed or at odd hours.

We got take-out, so this will be limited. But our pizza was very tasty. This says I need 85…read morecharacters, so very very tasty.

My husband and I stayed in Alpine, TX on our way to Big Bend. During our stay, we stopped in at…read moreSpicewood Restaurant and it did not disappoint! First off- the vibes/ ambience as the sun sets is unreal! I loved the views from the restaurant and really gave the Texas vibes we were looking for. Service was pleasant and timely which is always appreciated. I got a glass of wine and my husband got a beer. Food wise, I got the steak bites and absolutely loved them! So good. My husband got the Spicewood Philly and some wings. He enjoyed his food, as well. If you're in the area, I'd definitely suggest you stop by for a meal!

Fresh food, good flavors, atmosphere and employees are awesome!…read more Open from 5pm-9pm on certain days of the week.

The low rating...is just wrong! They have great ALL AMERICAN DINER food. They are quaint - sweet…read morelittle place with an awesome Hearty Breakfast - pancakes (real butter available) crispy bacon, eggs cooked perfectly...hash browns crispy brown and sausage just the right size and flavor. The chicken fried steak was crisp on the outside and juicy tender in the middle. Huge KUDOs to chef Nick and Guadalupe who made sure we had everything we needed! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here!

I love diners. They're my favorite food places. I was pretty excited about having a 24/7 diner in…read moreAlpine but this place is trash. The first time I went to check it out I was offput by the QR code ordering nonsense. The employees were completely locked to their phones doomscrolling and it was difficult to get anyone's attention. Food was pretty weak, but acceptable for a diner. Price was ok. Then tonight I thinks to myself, I can't sleep, I should try that diner again - so I go out there at 1:30a and all the employees are hanging out in the parking lot playing with a car and tell me the diner is closed. Come back in a few hours. If you're driving through Alpine and you want a mediocre burger that isn't going to end up costing you $45, maybe it's worth a stop (it isn't) - but definitely don't go a single mile out of your way for it. They do not care at all and they really want you to know that.

Wow. Such a disappointment. Here from San Antonio...treating my wife to some glamping in Big Bend…read morefor her birthday, but staying at the Gage first. So, of course I wanted to treat her to a nice dinner. Reservation 6:45p. Seated almost immediately. Service fell off a cliff after that. We ordered the filet for two - $128 - 16 oz of filet - you share a Caesar salad - you share mashed potatoes and asparagus. Salad came out relatively quickly, and was huge. It could easily feed four. However, it was 7:40 before the meal arrived. At one point, one of the waitresses asked if she could bring us a dessert menu or our check. That's how long we sat there. We had to tell her we hadn't eaten yet. When the food did finally arrive, the steak was cooked unevenly and served almost cold, as was the portobello mushroom...which was dry and overcooked. Additionally, I'm not sure there were 16oz of meat on that tray. Totally irritating and not worth the money. No where near worth the money. The only reason they get two stars: the salad was actually pretty decent, as was the bread service.

The food, service and ambience was all 5 star! Keisha was our waitress and she has a beautiful…read moresmile and provides great care and service. Menu is simple, but everything looked great! We shared the Caesar Salad (it was plentiful) and shared a Rib Eye- it was wonderful!