Marfa Guidebook
Food
*James Beard Awarded Chef.* A La Cart and/or Prix Fixe Dinner by reservation — check their Instagram/website.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurant Cochineal
107 W San Antonio St*James Beard Awarded Chef.* A La Cart and/or Prix Fixe Dinner by reservation — check their Instagram/website.
*Open every day.* Lunch 10am - 2:30pm. Dinner 5:30pm - 10pm. Casual. Chill patio. Great green chile burger!
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Waterstop
1300 West San Antonio Street*Open every day.* Lunch 10am - 2:30pm. Dinner 5:30pm - 10pm. Casual. Chill patio. Great green chile burger!
HSG has 2 dining options.
1. LaVenture Restaurant: open 5-10 PM.
2. Bar Saint George (also listed below): open Sun to Fri 7:30am - 11pm & Sat 7:30am - Midnight | Brunch 7:30-2pm & Dinner 5-10pm.
We eat at the bar often, and recommend the wings and pepperoni + jalapeno pizza.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hotel Saint George
105 S Highland AveHSG has 2 dining options.
1. LaVenture Restaurant: open 5-10 PM.
2. Bar Saint George (also listed below): open Sun to Fri 7:30am - 11pm & Sat 7:30am - Midnight | Brunch 7:30-2pm & Dinner 5-10pm.
We eat at the bar often, and recommend the wings and pepperoni + jalapeno pizza.
Wed - Sat 5-9:30. No reservations (expect a wait, but worth it). Highly recommend the bolognese!!! (Hint: order a side of toasted bread with the bolognese.)
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Margaret's in Marfa
103 Highland StreetWed - Sat 5-9:30. No reservations (expect a wait, but worth it). Highly recommend the bolognese!!! (Hint: order a side of toasted bread with the bolognese.)
Restaurant in the historic Paisano Hotel. Great patio surrounding a largre, gorgeous water fountain!
Open Daily.
Breakfast 7:30-10am & Dinner 5-9pm (10pm Sat)
Reservations are recommended by calling.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jett's Grill
207 Highland StRestaurant in the historic Paisano Hotel. Great patio surrounding a largre, gorgeous water fountain!
Open Daily.
Breakfast 7:30-10am & Dinner 5-9pm (10pm Sat)
Reservations are recommended by calling.
Local spot; excellent baked goods, breakfast & lunch.
Fri - Sun 7am - 1pm. (Check their Ig/Fb.)
It's on the outer edge of town, so I don't recommend walking.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Buns N' Roses - Flowers, Gifts, and Bakery
1613 W San Antonio StLocal spot; excellent baked goods, breakfast & lunch.
Fri - Sun 7am - 1pm. (Check their Ig/Fb.)
It's on the outer edge of town, so I don't recommend walking.
Texas Monthly Top 50 Best BBQ Joints 2021.
Fri & Sat 5 PM 'til it’s gone.
Outdoor seating.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Convenience West
1411 W San Antonio StTexas Monthly Top 50 Best BBQ Joints 2021.
Fri & Sat 5 PM 'til it’s gone.
Outdoor seating.
“Takeout” in Spanish. Pizzas, sandwiches & salads. Nice outdoor seating out back.
Open Daily.
Fri-Sun 11am-8pm
Mon-Thur 12pm-8pm
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Para Llevar
203 E San Antonio St“Takeout” in Spanish. Pizzas, sandwiches & salads. Nice outdoor seating out back.
Open Daily.
Fri-Sun 11am-8pm
Mon-Thur 12pm-8pm
This is a Marfa staple, and must go! The walls are full of photos of celebrities that have eaten there.
Mon - Sat 6 AM - 2 PM. *CASH ONLY* + free coffee station.
Beware, it will be the BIGGEST burrito you've ever seen. (Try the "Gordo" burrito, it's named after my brother lol).
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Marfa Burritos
515 S Highland AveThis is a Marfa staple, and must go! The walls are full of photos of celebrities that have eaten there.
Mon - Sat 6 AM - 2 PM. *CASH ONLY* + free coffee station.
Beware, it will be the BIGGEST burrito you've ever seen. (Try the "Gordo" burrito, it's named after my brother lol).
Mami Nani's Food Truck. Local Mexican food, parked at El Cosmico. Open Daily.
Sat-Sun: 9am – 2pm & 5-10pm
M-F: 7am – 2pm & 5-7pm
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Cosmico
802 S Highland AveMami Nani's Food Truck. Local Mexican food, parked at El Cosmico. Open Daily.
Sat-Sun: 9am – 2pm & 5-10pm
M-F: 7am – 2pm & 5-7pm
The Sentinel Marfa
209 W El Paso StOpen for breakfast and lunch!
Bordo: Fine Italian Goods
Hands down our favorite new sandwich place in Marfa! The gelato is a must
Do Your Thing Coffee
201 E Dallas Stthe Water Stop
Bars
Open Daily @ 3 PM. Local Favorite, and only one block away! It’s a big *outdoor* patio bar, so they may close on especially bad weather days (check social media for updates). Super cool vibe — includes a teepee, treehouse above the bar, school bus, dance floor. Often has live music or DJ on weekends.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Planet Marfa
200 S Abbot StOpen Daily @ 3 PM. Local Favorite, and only one block away! It’s a big *outdoor* patio bar, so they may close on especially bad weather days (check social media for updates). Super cool vibe — includes a teepee, treehouse above the bar, school bus, dance floor. Often has live music or DJ on weekends.
Beautiful bar with excellent drinks, and delicious pizza.
Open Daily. Happy Hour 2pm - 5pm.
Sunday - Friday: 7:30am - 11:00pm
Saturdays: 7:30am - Midnight
Brunch: 7:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Saint George
105 S Highland AveBeautiful bar with excellent drinks, and delicious pizza.
Open Daily. Happy Hour 2pm - 5pm.
Sunday - Friday: 7:30am - 11:00pm
Saturdays: 7:30am - Midnight
Brunch: 7:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Not in Marfa, but deserves honorary mention! Chateau Wright Winery/Vineyard (yes, a *winery* in the high desert!) is a gorgeous 20-minute drive away, and let me tell you, it’s WORTH IT. The wine is actually great, the views are spectacular, and they have a food truck that serves locally-sourced food. Highly recommend! Fair warning: it’s outdoor patio seating only.
Open Fri - Mon 12 - 7 PM. Check out their Instagram for special events or expanded hours for holidays and events.
Château Wright Winery and Sandwich Bar
125 Blue Mountain TrailNot in Marfa, but deserves honorary mention! Chateau Wright Winery/Vineyard (yes, a *winery* in the high desert!) is a gorgeous 20-minute drive away, and let me tell you, it’s WORTH IT. The wine is actually great, the views are spectacular, and they have a food truck that serves locally-sourced food. Highly recommend! Fair warning: it’s outdoor patio seating only.
Open Fri - Mon 12 - 7 PM. Check out their Instagram for special events or expanded hours for holidays and events.
Marfa Spirit Co.
Great atmosphere
Hotel Saint George pool and bar is free after 5pm or day passes are available for purchase.
Bar Nadar Pool + Grill
113 E El Paso StHotel Saint George pool and bar is free after 5pm or day passes are available for purchase.
Marfa Wine Co
303 E El Paso StAlta Marfa Wine Bar and Restaurant
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Bars Closing Time
Local ordinance prohibits alcohol sales after midnight on Sun - Fri, and after 1 AM on Saturday. That said, unless stated otherwise, all Marfa bars close 1 AM on Saturdays and midnight all other days.
Qué meter en la valija
Pack Layers
Marfa is in the high desert, which means hot days & cold nights. Do not underestimate how chilly the nights can get. Pack layers and options. I find myself changing outfits throughout the day because of the drastic range of temperatures.
Note: wind season is February to May: the wind speeds are very high and unpredictable.