4 Best Restaurants in Marfa, West Texas and the Panhandle

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Convenience West

$$ Fodor's Choice
Named for the prosaic old convenience store–gas station that it occupies on the west side of Marfa, this cozy counter-service restaurant with a few indoor and outdoor tables fires up some of the best barbecue in the region. Dig into a platter of slow-smoked ribs, whole chicken, brisket-cheddar crunchy tacos, or jalapeño-cheddar-beef sausage, and don't overlook the unusual sides, like roasted beets with sriracha mayo and green-chile mac and cheese.
1411 W. San Antonio St., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
Known For
  • Short but well-chosen beer and wine list
  • Inspired side dishes
  • Lemon curd hand pies and other fine desserts
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.–Thurs. No lunch

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Cochineal

$$$$

Think of the dining experience here as being akin to a party in a private home with 30 of your closest friends. The chef-owners welcome you to their open kitchen, where ingredients from their garden and a network of suppliers will determine what might appear on several weekly-changing prix-fixe menus. Expect simple ingredients, clean flavors, and creative presentation. You'll be able to choose from a comprehensive wine list (about 250 varieties) that represent the chefs' personal recommendations. Food allergies and dietary preferences are willingly accommodated with prior notice.

107 W. San Antonio St., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
432-729–3300
Known For
  • Innovative mix of Asian and American dishes
  • Fantastic wine list
  • Stylish decor
Restaurant Details
No lunch
Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
Reservations essential

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LaVenture

$$$
The urbane restaurant just off the lobby at Marfa's design-driven Hotel Saint George wouldn't feel out of place in Austin or Brooklyn, its softly illuminated brick walls hung with bold contemporary local art. The seasonal, market-inspired cuisine, from lighter wood-fired pizzas and cheese-charcuterie boards to more substantial plates of grass-fed bone-in rib eye and pappardelle pasta with garlic-fennel sausage, is accompanied by a well-curated wine list and first-rate cocktails. Earlier in the day, drop in for Belgian waffles, Cuban sandwiches, and other tasty breakfast and lunch fare. A few feet away, Bar Saint George offers a simpler menu and serves food and drinks later into the evening.

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Pizza Foundation

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Set in a sleekly industrial warehouse-style building on the east edge of downtown Marfa, Pizza Foundation appeals to families with its casual atmosphere and the quality thin-crust pizza the native Rhode Island owners turn out. They close for the evening when they run out of pizza, so you call ahead before you go.

305 S. Spring St., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
432-729–3377
Known For
  • Jarritos Mexican soft drinks
  • Big Bend Brewery beers on tap
  • White pizza with ricotta, spinach, and olive oil
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted
Closed Mon.–Thurs.

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