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Sands Restaurant II

3.1 (13 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Penny's Diner

Penny's Diner

2.6(206 reviews)
84.4 mi
•$

After quite a tumultuous previous day, our group decided to start anew. What a better way than a…read moregood hearty breakfast? And especially at such a good ol' diner. The inside really does match the aesthetics of the outside. The service was nice and prompt. Our waitress got us our drinks before we ordered. Yes, the menu is through a QR code. I'm not quite sure what the problem is with that. I'm sure if you don't have a phone or can't use a QR for whatever reason, they likely have physical menus as well. Nonetheless, I went ahead and ordered the sausage breakfast sandwich. Our food came out timely. The sandwich tasted good. Honestly, it was like any other breakfast sandwich that you would get at some other chain. It's consistent and reliable. You know what you're going to get. I feel that I can say the same for the rest of the table. It's simple American breakfast food done simple and right. Overall, I'd recommend. We didn't have the experience that other people got to warrant the lower reviews. I really do think that Penny's Diner in Alpine is a quality establishment.

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.

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Penny's Diner - Decorations

Decorations

Penny's Diner - Chocolate malted milk shake

Chocolate malted milk shake

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Jett's Grill - Tequila, lime chicken on a bed of cilantro rice

Jett's Grill

3.3(263 reviews)
69.2 mi
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Very good food, great service, nice outdoor patio. We came to the Paisano Hotel with a large tour…read moregroup, all of whom descended on Jett's Grill at the same time. The staff were a bit overwhelmed but they stayed calm and friendly. We were a party of two and were seated immediately at an outdoor table next to the fountain. It's a very nice patio that was nicely lit by the hotel lights as it got darker. Our waitress was very friendly and greeted us when she came to our table. My wife ordered the pecan crusted salmon, which she said was very good. It was a large portion of nicely-cooked salmon. I ordered two items from the appetizer menu - bacon wrapped quail and kale beet salad. Both were very large portions, plenty for a meal or maybe even 2 people. There were about 6 pieces of quail and a moderately spicy aioli. It was very good. The kale beet salad was also delicious. We also had a piece of chocolate mousse cake, that was delicious. Nice and chocolatey but not overly sweet or rich. Even though the restaurant was crowded, our service was great. Our waitress was always friendly, checked on us often enough, and took the time to chat briefly without seeming harried. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. Our total check was about $75 plus tip. Not inexpensive but worth it for the food, service and ambience.

Jett is a character in the movie Giant, which was filmed in the Marfa area, and the stars stayed at…read morethe Hotel Paisano where the restaurant is located. If you have never heard of the movie, that is a lot of their problem. The hotel and restaurant are resting on their laurels from a movie from the 1950s. If you took a date to see Giant when it first came out, you probably need food you can gum. We were here two years ago and had a good experience so we came back and were sorely disappointed. Service was appallingly slow because there was one waitress (who was great) for the entire restaurant and patio. There was one bartender. Very short-staffed. We had drinks and chips and salsa on the patio before moving inside for dinner. Entrees on the menu were chicken and veggie burgers (no beef?) and chicken was out. The other entrees were the pistachio-crusted steak (basically fancy chicken fried steak) and a ribeye. They were out of the pistachio-crusted steak. So, it was a veggie burger or a ribeye. No chicken dishes, no fish, no pasta. A frozen veggie burger or a $45 ribeye. We started with a a charcuterie board which was tasty but not very generous. The ribeyes were served on mashed potatoes and very good, but there was no vegetable, no bread - just steak and potatoes. I don't mind the price of the steak but part of that price is service and if there is one server for an entire restaurant and the patio, the service is not going to be that good, and it wasn't. Drinks were not refilled, dessert wasn't offered (they might have been out!), so it was eat and run. So, staffing issues, inventory management issues and a restaurant that had a number of customers to serve so they should do better. Much better.

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Jett's Grill - Lounging area in front of Jetts

Lounging area in front of Jetts

Jett's Grill - Pecan salmon with white rice and a side of green beans

Pecan salmon with white rice and a side of green beans

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The Water Stop - Spicy chicken sandwich

The Water Stop

3.9(295 reviews)
69.0 mi
•$$

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!

The Water Stop? More like a quick stop for water -- because that's about all we stayed for. As one…read moreof only a handful of larger restaurants in Marfa, we expected a much more welcoming experience, especially considering the prices geared toward tourists. Unfortunately, this establishment did not feel family friendly or kid friendly despite presenting itself that way. After waiting around 10 minutes just for someone in our party to grab menus, we were eventually served water and later had our orders taken. However, the overall attitude and repeated glares from the waitress/bartender, Gary Jean, made the experience uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Good service goes a long way, and basic kindness shouldn't feel like too much to ask. It became clear that receiving decent service was going to be more effort than it should have been, so we decided to leave before our food even arrived. To management: supporting your staff better may help improve the customer experience overall. A little hospitality can make a big difference.

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The Water Stop - Dining area

Dining area

The Water Stop - Pasta Rossa. 2.16.2025

Pasta Rossa. 2.16.2025

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Sands Restaurant II - diners - Updated October 2026

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