I appreciate it was a rough night for the crew, but I had an objectively terrible experience. Steak frites came out north of well done (ordered medium rare). Fries were oil-soaked and soggy. Thinnest amount of sauce. It would be nice to have salsa to dip the rest of my queso chips in as I waited over an hour for my food. Again, I get it was a rough night and my server did the best she/they could. IDK if the 10% local discount was for the service or because the server recognized me (I'm a local) but it was nice gesture. read more

We stopped here for dinner after a long drive from Albuquerque to Marfa where we stayed overnight before going home to Dallas. I was starving by that point and it was long day. We sat on the patio and it was a nice cool night in Marfa. We started with the chips and queso. The queso is amazing! Definitely would recommend this! My daughter ordered the kid's pasta and she said it was one of the best pastas with tomato sauce that she's ever had. I ordered the steak frites. It was amazing! I had also added their house salad and the dill dressing was light and refreshing. Now since it was a long day, I did order a cocktail. I don't usually drink often but wanted to try this one out. It was good but a smidge too much alcohol but again could be just me since I rarely drink nowadays. My daughter wanted to try some of their ice cream. She ordered the mint chocolate chip, I was stuffed so I passed. But she seemed to really enjoy her cup of ice cream so if you still have room try some out. They have several flavors! Overall, this is a great stop for dinner if you're in Marfa! read more

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Great food, cocktails and staff!!! Beautiful outside patio was dog friendly Loved our time there! read more

Slow service, hour and a half wait for food. Servers unfriendly no check backs for drinks, not sure what is locally sourced when you only have 3 things on the menu read more

There aren't many restaurants in Marfa that open everyday or at the times when you need it the most. If you ever vacay in Marfa, I highly recommend coming on a weekend! The Water Stop is one of those saving graces. Not much is offered here (remember, you are in a small town, refined palates pass on this), so expect the all American basics: a burger, fries, sandwiches and a few salads. I ordered the Green Chile Cheeseburger with fries, while my partner ordered the French Dip. The fries were almost unbearable, we took a bite and left the rest. The Green Chile Cheeseburger was edible... until I got back to our tent. Cocktails, a bit more on the positive end. We ordered Spicy Margaritas that hit high notes. Come for the drinks, pass on the food. read more

The Water Stop - Spicy Margaritas - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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FOOD WAS AMAZIG!!! Burger is a must have if you're debating about anything there different and so good. Service was spotty I was quite sure who our waiter was but our food was out quick and we were there for long. The restaurant is comfy and cozy and just screams we have good food. Definitely a must try. read more

Worth the Stop!! So here you are driving 30mph through Marfa (do not go fast!). Look no longer! I voluntarily drive 40 minutes just to come to this specific restaurant. Yes that's how good it is. Lunch: The chicken sandwich. It's big, it's beautiful, it's flavorful. If you're vegetarian, obviously you're not ordering this but your mouth will water when you see the table next to you order it. Dinner: the menu rotates. I've never had a bad dinner here, but I've never been able to order the same thing several months in a row. But in my experience their dinner menu is small but GREAT!! If the weather is good, sit outside. Their patio is shaded and offers a great little breeze that blows through. Smoking is allowed outside, you're in West Texas now (Wild West) and they play by different rules there. So my advice: Enjoy, respect, & accept this new environment you're in. read more

The Water Stop - Ribeye Steak Frites (medium rare) Greatness! - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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Sandwich was good in flavor but cold. I think it was the cold picketed jalapeño on top of my burger too that threw it off. I'd prefer the jalapeño be grilled and warm rather than cold but it works with the slaw just not on top making my bun cold. Mac and cheese was good like Mac and cheese should be. Service was great and friendly. 3 star food with a plus one star for convenience and hospitality read more

The Water Stop - Spicy chicken - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Excellent food in Marfa! Super cool and relaxed vibe. Patio was a great choice later in the day when it cooled down. read more

The Water Stop - Mini Diet Coke in a glass bottle - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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We stopped in while on a Marfa pub crawl on a warm spring break day, and the bar quickly invited us in. Jerrem was friendly and efficient, the wine selection solid, and the atmosphere was interesting. We had some chips & salsa and soaked up the vibe, and it was a very fun place to be. We would definitely visit again. read more

The Water Stop - Awesome chips & salsa - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Great atmosphere, nice open hours for Marfa! Our favorites: Fries (insanely good, perfect) Cranberry margarita (honestly fantastic 10/10) Rigatoni read more

The Water Stop - Fries + Cranberry Margarita ‍ - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Really great service, pleasant staff, warm atmosphere, good food. We ate all over Marfa and this was the best meal we had. I recommend it. read more

Food was great. We had the spicy chicken and green chili burger. Cool building and lots of room. Service was awful. We never got a waitress. We stopped one of the inside people and ordered food and drinks from her. We never got our drinks. The waitress that was outside never spoke to us. I had to get up to get more water. It was sad really. People were leaving and waiting forever. We sat outside and the waitress was just absent. When I went inside to ask for the check she walked right by me and never even looked at me. I stopped her and asked for the check. She brought it to our table and ran. I stopped her to ask her how we pay... with her or inside. A different waitress picked it up and brought it back to us. I felt bad for all the families with little kids. It was just sad. read more

The Water Stop - Spicy chick - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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Great spot, cool ambiance, good food and service! We love the burger, pasta, and Greek salad!

Needed some lunch while passing through Marfa and stopped by thanks to yelp recommendations. Ambiance - Limited spacing inside but plenty outdoors. It was nice, because the outdoor was completely covered. They made sure there was adequate spacing and were in compliance with COVID regulations. Service - Efficient and attentive. Food came out quickly and server was very attentive to cleanliness. Food - Fried chicken sandwich was decent and the fries were very good, but interesting? Texture was almost yucca like. The grilled chicken avocado grain bowl was delicious! Nice and light, but very well put together for a balanced flavor. It was exactly what I needed and I would definitely reorder. Overall, cute little spot if you're passing by Marfa and the grain bowl was delicious! Would recommend. read more

The Water Stop - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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Wow. When I say everything here was absolutely delicious I mean it! The burrata was absolutely amazing and I know I'll be craving it again in a week. The Caesar salad and steak frites were both so full of flavor. We also got drinks which were very tasty. They have heaters for out door dining when it's cold. It's seat yourself and it did take a while for our waitress to come. However, she was very apologetic and was a very good and nice waitress! All in all this place was amazing. The exact ambiance and food we were looking for. I definitely recommend if you're ever in Marfa,Texas. read more

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Best food in Brewster county! I had the grain bowl and my husband had a burger and they were phenomenal. Can't recommend this place enough. Service was great and the atmosphere is unique and cool! read more

The Water Stop - Bar - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Charming. Delicious. Stumbled in simply happy to find something open on a Monday. Was super happy with our meal. Husband had an absolutely perfect French dip with salty skinny fries. I had the Greek salad and roasted carrots. Both were awesome. Atmosphere is really charming with the exception of the super bright light over our table. Otherwise the mood is playful and fun. Loved! read more

Super great intro meal to Marfa. The frozen marg was delicious ($10), and the spicy fried chicken sandwich and fries combo ($16) was super tasty. The vibe was relaxing and eclectic. Waiter was friendly. Would certainly come back and get the chicken sandwich again! read more

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Well, we were warned the service sucked but there aren't a lot of good lunch options that are in a real restaurant. And, yes, the service was slow although the servers are very nice. The interior and patio are very Marfa bohemian and fun venues. Unfortunately, it's not particularly clean and when a server wiped down our table, the table crumbs were wiped off onto the floor. This made me wonder about kitchen cleanliness. It's an interesting menu, even though it was still limited when we visited. The cocktails looked great on paper and tasted just as good as they sounded. The Desert Flower Mimosa had bubbles with desert flavors like prickly pear, etc. Very light and refreshing. The pecan bourbon coffee drink was perfectly bourbony with only a slight touch of sweetness (although it could have been a little hotter), and the Bloody Mary was bomb with good spices, lots of pickly garnishment and a Tajin rim. The French Dip and fries was very flavorful and I enjoyed it despite some flaws. The meat was on the tough side and the fries (obviously made from fresh potatoes (should have been double fried to make them crisper. The flavors were spot on, though, and I would order both again. The au jus was not traditional but had something red added that was complex and delicious (red chile? Smoked Paprika?). Really good. Dip the fries in the au jus! Also had a side of slaw in a vinegar dressing . While bracing, the dressing needed to be cut with either 50% water or oil as it was just too acidic, maybe a little more salt. The jalapeño Mac and cheese was on the dull side. The cheese sauce was well made but lacked seasoning. The generous amount of jalapeños I think would have benefited from roasting or something. The dish could have been served a lot hotter temperature wise, too. I wouldn't order this again. read more

Chill atmosphere. Tables inside and outside + bar. Pasta was so filling, so delicious. I don't normally like tomatoes but they elevated the dish here and I ate almost all of them. The steak frites probably would have been better if the steak hadn't been sitting waiting for the fries but still not a bad choice. Unfortunately, like most places in Marfa there were lots of flies inside but if you can get past that annoyance then a great stop to make if you live in town or just visiting on a road trip. read more

We pulled up, completely unfamiliar with this place. Walking up to the building, we could smell great food. Always a good sign, right? We walked into the building...a little confused at first since there was not a clear hostess, we were in the middle of the dining area, but next to the ice cream freezer. Yup- very nontraditional as far as layout goes. The aesthetic in this building is awesome, though, and as we soon figured out, the staff and food are equally awesome. The staff (our waiter ironically wore a Waffle House baseball cap) was genuine and efficient. Everyone on staff seemed like they were on their game. But the food...OH MY! I ordered a Greek salad. What was I expecting? A bowl with too much Romain, an overly oily dressing, with the hope that the midwinter tomatoes might have flavor. What did I get? THE BEST GREEK SALAD OF MY LIFE. They used, I believe, micro greens, but made the AMAZING tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta the star of the show. The dressing was homemade perfection, to boot. My husband had the pozole. Also amazing. I actually considered asking for the recipe. If you've ever had bad pozole, you know that finding a great one is like finding your lost credit card. The meat was fresh and flavorful and no slimy hominy. It was clearly small batch, homemade perfection. Finally, my son had the pasta. Fresh, homemade pasta! Roasted veggies, and high quality cheese. I cannot say enough about this place. It completely blew me away. Clearly everyone working there knows what they are doing. The kitchen staff clearly takes pride in their craft. Treat yourself, people! Go NOW. read more

Eclectic little spot in Marfa. The service was good and the food was delicious. The creamy dill dressing was great on the salad. read more

The Water Stop - Outside the restaurant - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Would probably give 3.5 if I could. Food was good, but the service was pretty slow after we first sat down and it was pricey. $14 apiece for the *kids* burgers made this by far the most expensive meal we had in Marfa. Nearly $60 for 4 kids burgers. read more

Excellent service and the Burrata was extraordinary. Never had it before - delicious - Portuguese wine / vinho verde great wine -wife had a burger which she thought was the best she'd ever had! Highly recommend . read more

This was one of my favorite places to eat at in Marfa! We stopped here for lunch and had a great time. The spicy fried chicken sandwich was tender and crispy but lacked flavor. Luckily, the jalapeño on the top of the sandwich added some spice. The side Caesar salad was nice and not too creamy. The Mac n' cheese was so yummy, rich, and buttery! The black bean burger was one of the better ones I have had. The fries were rustic, crispy, and large! The grilled chicken salad was fresh and crunchy. However, the steak was a bit of a let down and chewy. The food really made our day! I recommend trying this restaurant. read more

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We were starving the first night when we arrived in Marfa and stumbled across The Water Spot. Luckily, we didn't have to wait for our group of 8 to be seated. The food, drinks and service were all impeccable. We were each pleasantly surprised with how much we enjoyed our meal and drinks. Absolutely fantastic! I had a house made black bean burger with fries. Bun, patty and fries were all super yummy! Two others had steak they enjoyed. My friend loved her caesar salad and others enjoyed the French dip. I was sold on trying the side of carrots per description on the menu. Somehow we ended up with 4 sides of carrots that were so good that they were all eaten up. The bartender was super cute and friendly. He informed me they were out of prickly pear for the ranch water, so I ordered the smoky mezcal Paloma instead and drank a few. Everyone loved their beverages. Had we been in Marfa for longer, we'd have definitely gone back. The vibe and ambiance were perfect. Until next time... read more

We were so excited to eat here, we heard about it from some folks in Alpine this weekend. For us, it was a swing and a miss. We got there right when they opened and ordered our food immediately with iced tea. We ordered a shrimp cocktail and an order of fries. That's it. Nothing magical. All the tables around us were coming in and ordering from the same waitress, eating and leaving. Our food still didn't arrive. We saw bows of fries, burgers, drinks and more walking passed us for 45 min. The waitress never refilled our tea now did she check on our food. We had to flag her down to ask her about our food. She came back and told us the ticket had been lost and it would be out in about five minutes. The shrimp cocktail came out and then a while later the fries. We had to ask for plates because she didn't offer those either. These are simple things. They told us the food would be discounted,,. Which it was but only ten percent. So after almost an hour of waiting for our food we got ten percent off. Wow. read more

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Absolutely delicious! I had steak frites, husband had burger and we had Elote to start. Good cold beer, tons of glass bottle drinks and great service! Can't wait to come back when we are back in town! read more

The Water Stop - Elote - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Best food and service in Marfa. There isn't a ton of great options in the area, but for casual good dining and food this is the stop. Worked in area for two weeks and found ourselves here about every other day. The French dip on fresh baguette was my go to. The jalapeño Mac and cheese is absolutely incredible. Had the migas and burger here as well... both solid. Nice servers and attentive service. Enjoy read more

Marfa DeLights!! We weren't expecting to be wowed, just fed a decent meal but boy oh boy were we impressed! This Boho Chic establishment was quirky and fun. The staff was very attentive and even though they warned us it could be an hour wait for food, it didn't take too long at all. We really enjoyed the charcuterie and the steak and pasta dishes were quite yummy. The Cucumber Margaritas were also enjoyably different! Definitely plan to eat here on your way to see the Marf read more

The Water Stop - Charcuterie Board - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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The best cocktails we had while in Marfa! These were actual mixologist level stuff. I had limited options for food being vegetarian and gluten-free, so we couldn't try the rest of the menu. But it's a cute spot with fun decor and a large patio. read more

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Waiter (or manager?) was obnoxiously drunk and called me ugly before I even got a word out. Made me and my group uncomfortable. Definitely ruined our experience. read more

This is a great place to relax after a long day of exploring Marfa! They are open pretty late and have a decently sized patio area out front that is a great place to see the sunset. I ordered one of their specialty cocktails and the champagne pasta dish. The pasta was delicious and just the right portion size, and the cocktail was fun as well. They did take a super long time bringing food out, which may have been due to how popular this place is. read more

Terrible service. We were the only table there and it took almost 10 minutes to get a drink order. Meanwhile several employees are just walking around on there phone. The margarita was the most just ok margarita I've ever had. I got the fried chicken with elote and herb biscuit. The biscuit was very dry and bland. The elote was barely room temp and the chicken was just ok. I'm a very good tipper but I could barely go 10% on this train wreck. I'm adding that in hopes the staff read this and understand why the check boxes for tips are not automatically earned. read more

our dinner here was great. my kids loved getting an ice cream cone for dessert too. everything was amazing. best staff-food-drink in town 10/10 read more

We enjoyed everything about the Water Stop. Service was attentive and the menu was amazing. We ordered the caesar salad with tahini caesar dressing and the french dip sandwich. We asked to split them and they plated the salads beautifully on separately and served them as the appetizer. The salads were delicious and went well with our drinks. We ate inside because the sun was going down and the patio might soon become chilly. Our waitress, Kily, was outstanding. She helped us with valuable information and was so positive and personable. Our sandwich and fries were top notch and very tasty. We had room for ice cream and enjoyed mint chocolate and baileys peanut butter-- each was superb. What a great find. Thank you! read more

A bit expensive but the Starr burger was very good. The homemade buns are excellent! Really liked the bacon Jalepeno jam too! read more

The Water Stop - Starr burger - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

We sat outside with our dog for a very late dinner and the place was completely packed. Had a green chili burger and the chicken bowl. Both were outstanding and loved the fries with the burger. Would order that chicken bowl again - it looks basic but dang it was good and the chicken super tender. Friendly staff and meat place in the middle of nowhere. read more

I loved our experience here. The vibes were edgy and comfortable, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I absolutely loved the interior decorations and layout, plus the outdoor seating area was lovely and roomy. Their fries are some of the best fries I have EVER HAD--perfectly seasoned and crispy. I also had their margarita which was unlike any I have ever had before, with a strong cucumber taste, and it was super yummy. Yes, it's expensive, but I recommend this restaurant nonetheless. It's easy to access and is right down the road from the Marfa Lights observation deck. read more

The Water Stop - American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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