What a nice surprise! We were greeted and seated right away, with drink orders taken promptly so we…read morehad time to review the menu. Service was on point. The ambiance is more on the utilitarian side not super classy or trendy but where this place shines is in the food. We ordered the carne asada tacos and the chips and salsa. Everything was clearly homemade. The chips were fried fresh and brought to the table warm, and the salsa tasted like it had just been made. The flour tortillas were also fresh and full of flavor. It was very, very good. We popped in for a light lunch and enjoyed every bite. Authentic, satisfying, and perfectly balanced not too heavy, not too light. Just right. Fast and delicious. Bravo!

Walked in and were seated right away. A couple across from us had what looked like tostada cups but…read morethey said it was the nachos. They looked really good and on the appetizer menu so I got them. Asked for the salsa flight but waiter said the prep guy did not come in that day so they had no salsa (none at all)! So o ordered the guacamole (which he competed). Also got a Jamaica juice that was so large I had to get a to go cup when we were ready to leave. The guacamole was house made but it did lack some flavor. It needed a punch of garlic and some salt. Only thing I could add was the salt from the table. Otherwise it was good and chunky. The nachos came out and they were massive. I was able to eat about 10 chips before giving up. My provider and I said we should have shared. They are loaded with meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico, and pickled red onions. I have no complaints bout the taste as it was all very flavorful and seasoned well. There are not a lot of options for food in town but I would eat here again.

Green chicken enchiladas! the kiddos had the cheese enchiladas (with green sauce... the red sauce…read moreis pretty spicy) and plain 'ol cheeseburger. Hubby had the cheese enchiladas with red sauce. Everything was fantastic.

a big nope from me on "maria's comida"food truck. The food looked straight up unappetizing and the…read moresmell was just as bad! But the real kicker? HAH no refund when we complained. Not to mention the woman at the window was rude and unhygienic. Would not recommend. Find a new spot.

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.)

Very disappointing. My wife says we have eaten there before, but I dont remember. Service was OK…read more Wife had green chile chicken enchilada which was not very flavorful. The chicken had no flavor at all and the dish was very soupy. The server said "that's the way they serve it". That's fine, but wife couldnt eat it. The plate was barely eaten and the server offered no recourse. It was wasted. Then the cashier came over, whom I believe to be ownership, and told us we could come to the counter to check out. We showed her the uneaten plate and she just looked at us and said she would charge only 50%. Since it was barely touched, I feel it should have been totally removed from the bill, but what is $7.00 among friends. She really acted as she didnt care. Chips were store bought and cold. Salsa was very good, but was cold as if it had come straight from the refrigerator. I had a bowl of beans and they were "weird". We paid and left. Needless to say, we will not be back. I suppose it's the manner in which the whole situation was handled and the demeanor of the staff.

We go to Alicia's every time we are in Alpine. We were worried we would miss out this trip because…read moreshe was closed from the day we got there but they opened the morning we were leaving so we had to go by and get some of her fabulous breakfast burritos lots of good fresh stuff it takes a little time, but it's so worth the wait! My husband says their burgers are really good too. I would've tried one, but we had to leave that morning. Make sure you try this place if you're in Alpine oh by the way, cash or check only!

Must have! Just remember to have cash. It is wonderful to walk into a place that asked your name…read moreand gives you the information as soon as you walk in. This place is a Gem!

Homestyle diner. Lots of food options and all of it is good! It's crowded at lunch which means it's…read moreloud but it's worth it. The waitresses work their butts off to make sure service doesn't suffer when it's completely packed.

The best part about Magoo's is how easy it was to get there by car only to realize I could have…read morewalked instead. It was a mid morning with plenty of parking spaces and was quickly seated inside. Magoo's is a straight-up Tex-Mex diner with great options to choose and a friendly atmosphere inside. The waitress offered an "off-menu" option after an inquiry about a carne asada burrito. I took it and what arrived was carne asada in a red sauce, scrambled eggs, refried beans with two tortillas. Definitely a crowd pleaser with Magoo's food, and what I wanted was there all along but I had to ask for it. Perfecto!

The food was excellent and the price was very reasonable for the amount of food served.read more

We really enjoyed this place- so much so, that we ordered a pint of salsa to go!…read moreThe service was great- food was quick, and it made be some of the best sweet tea I've ever had ever. I got the relleno- I wish I had asked if it had meat in it (it was just cheese) but it was FABULOUS. The enchiladas and chips were also excellent, and my hubby (who is not easy to please) LOVED his double meat cheeseburger basket. The Alcove up in Alpine should learn how to make burgers like this!! We sat outside on the patio- perfect weather. I do wish people would stop taking their dogs to eating places..... not everyone enjoys dog noises and dog dirt and dog hair while they eat. (Not the restaurant's fault at all.... Just doesn't seem courteous to those who prefer eating in the fresh air, without animals around.)

It was closed when we arrived. Everything said it was open. It may be on winter hours.read more

The food was amazing. All made fresh. Just know it is cash only or venmo. Great atmosphereread more

Delicious and plentiful. I had the chicken enchiladas with red sauce and it came with refried…read morebeans and Mexican rice. Chips and salsa was free. The hotel recommended this restaurant and they didn't miss.

Food was warm, fresh, and delicious. Service from all the gals was typical of Texan hospitality…read more Lastly, the prices were very reasonable. In all, I'd stop there again and again, and from the appearance, I was not the only one enjoying his food and the homely feel of good food and hospitality in Texas.

4.5 stars We had to…read morecome for the burritos here given the Bourdain endorsement. I got the carne burrito with egg and cheese added - very good especially with the sauce. There isn't a lot of searing here but they have multiple tables in the other room.

Fantastic burritos. The homemade flour tortillas are a game changer - so good! I ordered the…read moreCuñado, which is a burrito stuffed with rice, cheese, ground beef and pico de gallo. It was so tasty with a nice spicy kick, served with some epic homemade salsa. Paired with a Mexican Coke, it was perfection! Service was quick, and this place appears to be an institution - photos of celebrities with the owner are all over the walls. A must visit for a quick lunch in Marfa!

A super cute little restaurant that I'm pretty sure was originally a home on a street off the…read morehighway in Balmorhea. The name means "The Bear Den" and the inside is decorated with all kinds of bears and other beautiful decor from Mexico. Since it's a small place, you're definitely not getting "fast food," so expect to spend about an hour to have lunch, but it's worth the wait! We tried the green chile queso (awesome), fried pickles (good, the ranch they came with were awesome though), the chile relleno (solid), the chicken flautas (pretty good), and my daughter had their fried fish basket, which we definitely didn't expect to see on the menu but she liked! We were on a road trip and didn't have as much time to spend here as I'd hoped, but they helped us get in and out as fast as possible with our bellies full, which we really appreciated!

I was very disappointed with my meal. I ordered a taco salad when tasted like mush. When I…read morecompleted to the staff I was not given other options to replace my salad but instead was told I ordered it so I had to play for it . I would not recommend this restaurant.