Reata is a cute spot -- it's in a charming old house and has a cozy, historic feel. I ate in the bar area and loved the log cabin vibe inside. I ordered the chicken tortilla soup and the smoked quail. The soup was served with the garnishes in the bowl and the broth poured from a kettle at the table, which was a fun presentation. The quail was also well plated and tasty. Overall, I enjoyed both the food and the presentation. If you're in Alpine or passing through (like I was on the way back from Big Bend NP), this is a great place to stop and grab a meal. read more

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I have been visiting Alpine with a group of friends and decided to try some local food, so made a reservation at this place. The ambiance was old-fashioned (very cute), and our server has been super nice and friendly. The food, on the contrary, was a complete disappointment - spicy margaritas were just ok (not good and not bad); cilantro japalapeno soup had a good flavor but no cilantro or jalapeno was found in it, and it was not spicy at all. Carne asada was dry, overcooked and not fresh, and so was rosemary chicken dish - chicken was pan fried and a bit greasy, but at least fresh. Mashed potatoes were a couple days old and hard as a brick. Steak was overcooked, and we have returned it. The only reason I would give Reata three star is our awesome waitress - she has been the highlight of the experience. read more

Reata Restaurant - Dry enchilada and carne asada - New American Near Me - Alpine, Texas

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A local place with a comfy feel inside. I've been a fan of this place for years and it's been here for quite sometime. I'm a big tortilla soup fan, and this place didn't disappoint. Every time I come here to visit my family, I order this as an appetizer. Great value for the portions. The waiter (last time I was here) was nice and quick on his feet. read more

AVOID this place at all costs! They over cooked my MR steak TWICE! It took so long for my replacement that my companions had all finished their food. I sat with nothing while I waited. They didn't have the forethought to provide the enchiladas, beans & rice while they made another steak. The waitress Moriah quickly disappeared while I cut into the second one to see if it was cooked correctly & we never saw her again. The server blamed the cook for the first one which was cooked medium well. She even had to return to the table to ask how I wanted it. She had said no worries & they would take care of it. They took 10% off of the tab which was only $6. I had been wanting to eat here for years. Our Airbnb host said to avoid it & go to Lucia for a great meal instead. I wish that we had listened! The first steak was overly salted & I only took a couple of bites. My enchiladas didn't even have melted cheese when they brought my replacement meal. What type of service is this? You expedite a correction for a mistake! My S.O. was a restaurant manager. He was shocked & upset that our experience was ruined. Our meal at Line Thai was so much more enjoyable than this. Trust the negative reviews & eat somewhere else!!! I had to complain to the manager. Yes, he comped our meal. So what? It was a ruined evening & we were late to an event even though we arrived at 5:00. I hardly ate any of my steak because it was overcooked. I left hungry. Who wants to eat enchiladas with firm cheese, bland rice & ranch beans that seemed like they came out of a can? YUCK!!!! I am an Elite Yelper & have a clue about food. read more

Reata Restaurant - This is the replacement steak & not medium rare! - New American Near Me - Alpine, Texas

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We've been to this Reata a couple of times and we ordered steak and we're not disappointed. We decided to try something new and we're very disappointed in our choices. The appetizer was delicious. We got the bacon wrapped shrimp on jalapeño grits and it was really good though I always wondered why they gave you three shrimp in an order for a couple. Oh well that's another matter. Hubby tried the chicken fried steak which had way too much breading that fell off and the steak was tough. I had the sour cream chicken enchiladas that had absolutely no taste at all very dry and the cream sauce was mediocre at best if you go to Reatta order the steaks. That's why I'm giving it 3 stars. I will definitely be back. read more

I'm a Fort Worth native and have always enjoyed The Reata in downtown FTW. This summer (2025), we had the opportunity to visit Marathon and along the way discovered that the original Reata is actually in Alpine, Texas. Who knew? My wife and I were looking for a nice date night experience, and the OG Reata fit the bill perfectly. From the moment we walked through the front door, Mark greeted us at the host station and checked us in. We had reserved a high-top table in the bar. Mark walked us over, and our waitress was right behind him to take our drink order. The drinks came out with the pecan butter bread possibly the best bread I've ever had. The drinks were spot-on too. I'm an Old Fashioned guy, and Reata makes a baller Old Fashioned. As my wife and I caught up on our day, I noticed the table next to us had a bowl of gumbo. I knew gumbo wasn't on the menu, so I asked about it. Turns out, it was a staff meal that Mark had made. Well, it looked too good to pass up. Yes, a little pretentiously, I asked for some myself. Let me tell you: Mark makes a badass gumbo. I love gumbo. it's my favorite dish. I've had it all over Louisiana, I make it regularly myself, and one of my good friends is a born-and-raised Louisiana native. This gumbo? Better than any I've ever had. Hands down. My wife's chicken parm was also perfect. Just the right amount of breading, not drowning in sauce, with a little crisp. It was served over al dente angel hair pasta spot on. We had a wonderful dinner and made sure to thank Mark for his hospitality. If you're looking for a romantic night out, this is the place. Looking for solid drinks at the bar? Look no further. read more

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Our third time eating at the Alpine Reata over a few years. Always good and never disappointing. Service was very good. We sat at the bar and Marsha, the bartender, was our server. She did an excellent job and we enjoyed talking with her. The GM was actively present and we enjoyed talking with him. Food and service was excellent. I had the chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, with cream gravy. It was excellent. My wife had the bacon wrapped shrimp with grits. She really enjoyed it. Some reviews indicate that the Reata is overpriced. This isn't K-Bobs or Denny's. The vibe, setting, food, and service is worth the price and I would not consider it overpriced. read more

Visiting in Ft Davis, TX, went into Alpine to eat Dinner, manager or whoever it was, a man, was very rude, said they were full, a server, a young lady, said, yes, I can sit them in the back, he said No, I said we're full. My nephew is austitic, and I guess he looked at us and decided he didn't like him. Very RUDE!! The young lady took our name and said they would call when they had a table, that was at 6:15pm, it's 7:47 pm and still haven't had a call. Lucky there was a restaurant on the corner, named AMIGO, very laid back, wonderful service! read more

This was a last min stop as we wait for our car in the nearby shop. The place looks nice but I was mostly disappointed in the service. I had ordered drink and appetizer that never came and also one of my appetizer had hair on it. Will probably not come back. read more

The portions were phenomenal, and all the food tasted good- not great, but totally good. For the prices, I expected my shrimp to already be peeled, and I expected a more flavorful penne, but it wasn't bad. Just not great. The biggest down side was the wait for attention- we had a reservation, and were seated immediately but waited a full 20 minutes to get any service. When the rolls and waters did finally come, they were great! The onion rings were Texas sized! Delicious, and almost too big. I assumed a salad would come with my pasta dish, but again--- not terrible. Just $$$ for the experience we had. Tasted good, but not sure we'll go back. Just a little loud, a little slow, and a little too much money. read more

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Drinks, food and service was wonderful. Everyone is super friendly. Possibly the best green beans I've ever eaten! Chicken was very tender and juicy. Hubs had the Chicken fried steak. Loved the taste and commented on how tender it was. The live tree growing through the roof adds to the character and almost a lodge charm in the back bar area. We will definitely return to this place next time we pass through! Thanks Bart! read more

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Had a reservation and was seated as soon as we walked in. The personal were all wonderful cheerful and enjoyable. Food was great and plentiful. It was a business dinner and was told to take our time and stay as long as we wanted. read more

I come through here every couple of years and try to stop at this restaurant. Food is awesome, the decor is modern yet keeping to the ranch theme and service is always friendly. My hubby was not feeling well to attend in person this year so I picked up a Caesar salad and tortilla soup to-go and it was fresh, hot and delicious when I got back to the hotel. See you next time I roll through town! read more

Worst food and experience we have had in a very long time! We do not recommend this place. First, the bartender made our drink order wrong... no big deal, but I am noting that here because of the rest of the experience. We ordered an appetizer, (Crab stuffed, bacon wrapped Jalapeños). That was $16 and came out to have only 3 very small jalapeños, with cream cheese (not crab), wrapped in bacon on a plate full of dried up grits. Plus it came out with our meal- not as an appetizer. Our entrees were both undercooked and overcooked. We also ordered a shared side of bacon wrapped asparagus, which had no flavor whatsoever. That didn't come out until AFTER we finished our meal. We only ate one of them. My husband's enchiladas looked and tasted like they had been warmed up and then sat under the heat lamp for quite some time. The carne asade was over cooked and undercooked and loaded up with a mountain of maybe one spice to make it seem like it was seasoned. The broccoli I had tasted like it was frozen from a bag and heated up. Our bill was not cheap, we knew what we were ordering. It very clear that we weren't happy with the meal and there was no offer of any accommodations. They just said they were short staffed and offered to go boxes. Perhaps this is considered a wonderful meal in Alpine, TX, but from where we live-, the worst restaurants taste better than what we had last night. We will NOT be back and would not recommend this place. read more

Went here for dinner, the food was alright and the service was good. I ordered the Tortilla Soup, it was spicy, a lot of jalapeños; the Chicken Enchiladas and the Buttermilk Pie. My husband ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken, it was huge; green beans (they were too crunchy for him) and mashed potatoes. He said the food could have been hotter. It was okay food but could have been better for the price. read more

Reata Restaurant - Buttermilk Pie - New American Near Me - Alpine, Texas

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Service was splendid. The steaks were exceptional. Green beans were on point. Carne asada that rivals the best San Antonio has to offer.

This used to be where we went for special occasions. I used to love Reata in Alpine so much I bought the cook book (see past reviews). It's just too hit or miss with service and food now, mostly miss, and so I give up. Our steaks never come out cooked correctly. Trust me, if you order medium rare, you are going to get medium well to well. Today, everything was so poor we asked to talk to the manager, and the server told us there wasn't one. Our lunch orders took over 45 minutes, and I never got mine as I had to leave because my lunch break was over. It's just not worth the time or money to go to Reata anymore, especially if you are celebrating or wanting to have a nice time with out of town guests. The service and food are now more comparable to Chili's. So if you go to Reata, expect that type of experience with much higher prices. Luckily there is a nice italian restaurant for special occasions now, and another decent restaurant on the outskirts of town. read more

We both had the ribeye. They came out cooked just as ordered and very good. Service was fast and friendly. I would recommend reservations. I definitely would recommend this place. read more

The Reata Restaurant is a charming place to eat. It's a cozy restaurant with great food and choices. My favourite is the back beer garden area where you can take in the fresh air of the mountains and eat under the sparkling white lights that line in the area. It's definitely a place you will enjoy. read more

Thank you Reata Restaurant, Bart Scherer (GM), and Carly (?) our server! Intending to eat at the Sports Bar next door, thinking this place was closed, as that's what Yelp said, we walked past the restaurant only to see patrons inside. We decided it looked more inviting and went in. Seated in the bar area we were perusing the menu and saw some good choices. Carly (?) our server was very friendly and took our order efficiently. The buttermilk pecan bread brought out was delicious. My wife had the asada enchiladas and I had the citrus chicken. Both were excellent! As we were completing our meal Bart Scherer, the GM asked how our experience was. We spoke for some time learning of the restaurant's history. Highly recommended for local, fresh, delicious food, great service, and great people? read more

Yummy food and wonderful service! The nachos were delicious and the chicken fried steak is definitely a must! Reservations are highly encouraged!!!! There were several walk-ins turned away while we were there who didn't have reservations. Even parties of 2-3. Other than that, would definitely come back! read more

Overall, we enjoyed our meal. Food just took a while to come out. After talking to the table next to us who seemed to be regulars, we decided to order the wedge salad, citrus crusted chicken, and bacon wrapped crab stuffed jalapeños over grits shared between the two of us. We were also greeted with complimentary bread. The stuffed jalapeños were delicious, especially if you're a cream cheese lover like me. I actually wasn't expecting the cheese but it was a pleasant surprise. The grits were also good, my mom enjoyed it when she usually doesn't love grits. The wedge salad was fresh. Pretty solid. Nothing to complain about. Citrus crusted chicken with honey mustard sauce was fresh and delicious as well. The only downside? It took almost 40 minutes to come out, we were practically full by then. We only ate half of everything and got the rest to go. My mom thought the mashed potatoes was the star of the night. Service was friendly, I suggested my mom get a beer since it was happy hour, but the waitress said the beer on tap was not included in the happy hour. She also didn't mention it was domestic beer only, but whatever. I believe the specials were $5 wine, $5 well drinks, $2.5 domestic beer before 6pm. Depending on where you're seated, the restaurant can feel cozy and intimate. The area where the bar (and a tree) was looked more lively and had beautiful lighting. I caught glimpses of the outdoor patio which also looked great. Plenty of street parking. read more

Reata Restaurant - Bacon Wrapped crab stuffed jalapeño over grits Reata 's Wedge Salad - New American Near Me - Alpine, Texas

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Let's start by saying they took the tenderloin tamales off the menu. This was the main reason we came here tonight so it was really disappointing not being able to enjoy them. The service was phenomenal even though they were working with only two waitresses, no bartenders and no host. The food we ordered, chicken enchiladas and carne asada with cheese enchiladas was very good even though it came out room temp. This was a completely different experience from our previous stops. I'm not sure what happened but the two waitresses on were bomb and handled it very well. Other than the lights forgetting to be turned on(lol) it was all in all a good experience. read more

The food was great. We ordered the tenderloin tamales as an appetizer. Then the carne asada w enchiladas which was cooked perfectly and a nice cut of steak with a huge portion as well as the chile relleno plate. The only thing we were disappointed in was the drinks. There wasn't really a cocktail list and the old fashioned we ordered with maraschino cherries in it was $15, for that price I'd expect a craft cube of ice and luxardos. Other than the drink quality to price, overall it was a nice meal, I'd just say up your cocktail game! read more

Reata Restaurant - Spicy margarita and bourbon old fashioned - New American Near Me - Alpine, Texas

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The food was amazing. The service was great and the ambiance was relaxing. It was my birthday and we decided to split the tortilla soup, the cheese and poblano grits and Carne Asada Topped with Reata's Cheese Enchiladas. The tortilla soup was great and we loved how it came out and they poured the broth over the contents in the bowl. It was a cool night and it warmed us up quickly. The broth was full of flavor and the chicken was tender and the cheese was gooey and wonderful. I have never really had grits before and these were not what I expected. They were great and I look forward to having them again. The peppers add a nice flavor and the cheese a smooth texture and both work great with the corn flavor of the grits. Our favorite dish of the night was Carne Asada Topped with Reata's Cheese Enchiladas. The carne asada was seasoned well and cooked a perfect medium rare. The enchalada added a great soft and salty element on top of the steak. The red enchalada sauce was dark and smoky. Even splitting we both had plates with so much food. Highly recommend but make reservations! They only have 13 tables and they fill up quickly. It's worth the time and planning to eat all of the wonderful food here. The staff were amazing and answered all of my questions and gave us clear direction as to what I could eat since I'm gluten free. read more

I love their enchilada plate! Oh man, it is nothing, but the best I must say! Every time I'd dine out there, I would make sure to order this along with the Cadillac margaritas! Oh, the best! The price is approximately $15-$45 depending what you order! The staff are so out of this world! They are the most friendliest and are consistently checking on their customers to make sure they are okay and if they need anything! I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Alpine who are looking for a good Mexican restaurant to dine out! The staff will make you feel at home! read more

We found this restaurant on yelp as we drove through Alpine and we are glad we did. The food was fabulous. The corn had a great chili oil spice. My husband had the chicken fried chicken and I had the blackened salmon. Both dishes were perfectly executed. Loved the decor. The restaurant is large but on a Monday night they were booked with locals. read more

Amazing food and great service will definitely come back. The manager on duty was so personal and grateful for us being there.

What a lovely experience. Great service, cool atmosphere (a living tree in the bar), tasty drinks and a delicious steak dinner. The jalapeño bacon Mac n cheese was excellent. The bar is dog friendly so that's where we ate. The manager reminded us a little of Stephen Root. Everyone was so warm and welcoming especially our server, Casey! Try the Alpine Old-fashioned. read more

Great food! Chicken and gravy just like Momma used to make, fresh green beans, wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. Husband had the Chicken enchiladas and the grits were amazing! Highly recommended, but make a reservation to be sure to get in. read more

I was honestly surprised to find such an amazing fancy restaurant in a small town! They serve the best tortilla soup I've ever had. And the ribeye steak was cooked perfectly! We also finished off the meal with a molten chocolate cake and it was beautifully rich. Delicious food! The service was great as well! Super nice and helpful staff! And of course the ambiance was on point as well! Such cool decorations, and the fireplace was so cozy! I also had a hot toddy drink and it was made perfectly! Well done! 10/10! read more

Everything about this place is charming and delicious. My Ribeye was cooked perfectly, the jalapeño and cilantro soup was to die for and finished up with the molten chocolate cake, which was decedent and hit the spot. read more

Will say service was pretty good. However I was expecting more of the food. Nothing we had was "bad" nothing was just great or stood out. I had the carne asada topped with enchiladas. I will say the carne asada was cooked well, pretty tender. The enchilada sauce was a bit sweet so it wasn't what I was expecting at all. Beans and rice were okay. Husband had the steak which came with potatoes and broccoli. Steak was a pretty thin ribeye so almost overcooked when ordered medium rare, for the price I wouldn't say it's the best option. I also had my eye on the bread pudding tamales with dulce de leche ice cream. Everything was overpowered by the caramel drizzle over the top. Id have to say the best part was the pecan rolls they brought out before our meal. Very good. Could even see them being eaten as a dessert with a cup of coffee. Reservations were highly recommended on the reviews I read so we made one even though the restaurant only looked to be half full when we were there. Inside was cute, very dimly it. Glad we tried it for ourselves, but a little sad expectations fell a bit short for the hype and price. read more

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The server did not know the menu. I was looking for a grilled chicken entree, but ended up settling for tortilla soup. read more

Reata Restaurant - Chicken fried chicken - New American Near Me - Alpine, Texas

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Novelty place overpriced. Food was not that great. My steak was overcooked. Potatoes were cold green beans over peppered.

On our way to 10-Bit Ranch we stopped at Alpine to buy a few groceries and came across Reata. We were surprised people were waiting on the cute western porch for the doors to open at 5 pm. Unusual early dinner for us as we are not sure what is waiting for us 68 miles from here, expecting off-the-grid true experience. Order my usual old fashion, it was above average, pretty good. My husband decided to have a "light" dinner. Ordered the creamy crawfish, tenderloin tamales, small Caesar salad - all from the appetizers' list. Well, no light affair at all, portion were big, and the tamales was a full plate with 3 full size tamales. He enjoyed his food "I was happy"' he expressed. I had the dinner Avocado Caesar with tenderloin strips. Excellent, the tenderloin was cooked just right and melted in my mouth. Overall: food was good, service was adequate - a bit in a hurry, music was excellent. If you go make sure you have reservations, it is a very popular place. We were lucky because it was unusually early for us. read more

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Amazing service! The food was great and they made me feel like the most important customer in town. Loved it!

More restaurant than you have any right to expect here in Alpine. The dining room and atmosphere punches way above its weight. The kitchen keeps up and puts out a quality product. They take reservations online--this is a popular place with the local crowd and it makes sense for you to do that. Cowboy up! read more

We decided to hit the Reata for a working lunch with some contacts in Alpine. Its a nice historical building that has a western atmosphere and pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean.... love the classics. Get there early for lunch because this place is pretty popular and fills up quick. I decided to get something light and went with the tenderloin tacos... the meat was cooked to perfection! Nice and juicy! Place in the little soft Tortillas with a little pico, chives, sour cream and salsa, these little tacos hit the spot!!! Just enough to fill you up but not enough to make you unbuckle your belt. If youre looking for a popular historical place to eat.. ya definitely have to hit up the Reata. read more

Reata Restaurant - Tenderloin Tacos - New American Near Me - Alpine, Texas

We rolled through town on a motorcycle road trip after camping in Big Bend for days. We wanted a hot shower and some good food. Let me tell you we definitely got the good food at Reata. Of course, I relied on my Yelpers to make our dinner choice. Definitely call and make a reservation. This place fills up quick and we stopped in a Wednesday night. Our only choice was sitting in the bar and you can tell by the decor it was cool with us. Beer was cold and staff very friendly. I had the chicken fried steak and was it amazing!!! One of the better I've had. I savored every bite. The mashed potatoes were obviously homemade and just as good. Now the beans I had were just ok but not bad at all. One of the guys had the burger and said it was remarkable. I ended the night with their pecan pie. WOW !! So scrumptious. Flaky crust and out of this world flavors! If you come through town you won't go wrong stopping here. read more

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