Our first night in the area and we were looking for somewhere to have dinner!…read more The waitress was very sweet and gave some great recommendations for the area as well as their menu! I really enjoyed setting outside and enjoying a west TX evening. I ordered a green chili cheeseburger and I would rank it in my top 5! The burger had the whole green chili in it vs some place that put just pieces on the burger. The fries were also amazing! The hubby also enjoyed his steak. My only regret is that we didn't have room for dessert. I'm presuming it was good considering we noticed customers coming in just for dessert! Great tasty start to a vacation!

Just off Highway 90 as you roll out of Marfa, The Water Stop is the kind of place that immediately…read moresets the tone for something memorable. Housed in what feels like a former gas station or feed store, the building leans into its past while embracing a distinctly Marfa sense of style that is equal parts Texas chic and creative expression. The space blends indoor and outdoor dining with an eclectic mix of vintage tables, mismatched chairs, and quirky, artful décor. What might look like flea market finds to some feels, to others, like a carefully curated collection as if dining at an artist's home than a traditional restaurant. The hospitality matches the setting as warm, easygoing, and refreshingly unpretentious. From the moment we arrived through the end of our meal, the staff made everything feel effortless. At one point, when my daughter asked for another Mexican Coke, our server casually pointed her to the fridge to grab one herself, which is a small moment that perfectly captured the laid-back, trust-your-guests vibe of the place. The menu keeps things simple, focusing on classic American fare with a regional twist, and it absolutely delivers. At our table, we had the Hatch green chile and bacon burger, a fried chicken sandwich, and chicken tenders all served with flash-fried French fries. Every bite hit the mark. The chicken was tender, juicy, and full of flavor, while the burger was the standout as it tasted rich, got messy, and unapologetically juicy, dripping just enough onto the fries to make them even better. The fries themselves struck that perfect balance: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Even on a Tuesday evening, the place was buzzing. We had a short wait, but it hardly felt like one as there was plenty of space to sit outside or grab a drink while taking it all in. In many ways, The Water Stop feels like a reflection of Marfa itself: a thoughtful reinvention of something old into something vibrant, blending nostalgia, creativity, and comfort into a dining experience that's as unique as the town it calls home.

Stopped here on the way out of Big Bend. The owner was very friendly, and the food was delicious!…read moreThe real stand-outs were the chicken pot pies (only available on Fridays!) and the coconut pecan cookies. The pie crust was perfect - buttery and flaky. No dryness at all. And the filling was scrumptious. The coconut cookies were baked perfectly, with a slight crisp on the edges but thoroughly chewy. We were surprised to see so many highly rated food spots in a small town, but after driving through Alpine, we could see it's more than just a map dot. We will make time to visit Alpine next time we go to BBNP.

Found this place on Yelp and what a find! After a long day of driving, headed into Marfa, we…read moreneeded a break to help us into the final haul. What a find this place was! Tiny, colorful, clean inside and simple. But don't let that deter you. Freshly made sandwiches, soup of the day, hand pies, salads, cookies, and some novel extras. We got the tuna wrap, roast beef sandwich, pimento cheese w/chips and chocolate chip cookies. All very fresh and delicious, and exactly what we needed. Thought it might be the type of place where you sit and order. But it's a grab-and-go type of place. They have outdoor seating in case you're looking to eat there. The pimento cheese was amazing!

Tasty burgers and onion rings. Friendly service. Definitely recommend. We went on a Thursday…read moreevening and enjoyed sitting at the table under the awning.

Great burgers. Really unique flavors. Nice people. It was busy and service was still quick. Fun…read moreatmosphere with great views of sleeping lion mountain.

Highly recommend La Casita! Fast friendly customer service, food excellent and large portions!…read moreTacos were delicious, campechana plate is huge and their beef fajita quesadillas were so flavorful and filling! They accept only cash so arrive hungry and with dollars!!

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.)

ORDER THE BURGER! Had a grilled green chili and avocado on top. The bun was grilled perfectly…read more Husband had grilled fish. It was very good as well. Simple place with no frills. Just great food and service.

restaurant was fantastic. i ate on the outside patio and had great service. Had sway fish , baked…read morepotato & salad it was excellent. They even had sweet tea or regular tea. I did half-and-half. The menu was flexible for Mexican and some American food. Wait staff was awesome. I'd highly recommend it if you're going through Martha Texas.

We're so happy we stopped. It's small but immaculate. Cash only, but very inexpensive. I had the…read morebest quesadillas in years--cheese with guacamole, but the real highlight was the tortillas! Extremely thin, toasted perfectly, and so crisp they were like crackers. No grease! My husband had 4 soft tacos, Meat inside, plenty of cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, plus pico de gallo and salsa. There was a bottle of Habanero sauce on the table--I had to warn my very un-spicy husband to taste first, and that blew his mind. The waitress immediately (without us asking) brought two bottles with milder sauces (the three were obviously made in-house) and he was so happy. I noticed they had both Tres Leches cake and Flan, which I love, but couldn't handle more food. The cafe is spotless, really air conditioned, and obviously a favorite of locals. Don't pass it up!

Super cute hole in the wall restaurant. The food was and everyone was so friendly…read more Be sure to bring cash because they don't take cards!

I have already posted one very complementary view of this place, but it wants me to post another…read moreone since I'm putting up a photo. Just excellent food all the way around. You won't be disappointed. Highlights are the spare pork rib, tacos, and the funeral potatoes. You will not leave hungry!

Absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was welcoming, the service was outstanding, and the food was…read moreincredible. Every single bite was absolutely delicious! The rib was cooked to perfection, the bone slid right out with almost no effort, just the way it should. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. I also loved the clean, well-organized food setup. I highly recommend everyone give this place a try. You won't be disappointed!

Best burgers bar none! (And I've had some burgers y'all- even Mr. Gordon's)…read more Service is so thoughtful and caring. Great specials- cannot go wrong here!!! (Unless you come late and they sold out- try again tomorrow you will be thankful!!)

I have wanting to try their food but don't really like sitting out side. It was finally an overcast…read moreday so I stopped in. My burger was so good. Plenty big enough to split with my husband. I just wish setting was not right next to the street. If I did not live an hour away, I would stop more often and just take my food home.