West Texas and the Panhandle Restaurants
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1. Big Texan Steak Ranch
$$$ | |They don't call this place "Big Texan" for nothing: if you can eat four-and-a-half pounds of steak plus a shrimp cocktail, baked beans, a salad,...
They don't call this place "Big Texan" for nothing: if you can eat four-and-a-half pounds of steak plus a shrimp cocktail, baked beans, a salad, and a roll with butter, before the clock ticks off an hour—while everyone, including a web cam, is watching—your dinner is on the house. Since 1960, when Bob Lee opened the restaurant and motel along Route 66 near the Amarillo stockyards, diners and drinkers of all varieties have poured in. Now positioned on the busier Interstate 40, Big Texan is still pulling in busloads of business with an on-site brewery (try the nutty, maple-sweet Pecan Porter) with all-day service and a menu that includes a full-monty selection of beef plus a smattering of chicken, seafood, and pork options—and for "real" Texans, mountain oysters.
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2. Café Central
$$$$ | |The old saw "evolve or perish" has served this restaurant well. In 1918 Café Central opened in Juárez and served alcohol (and tasty food) to...
The old saw "evolve or perish" has served this restaurant well. In 1918 Café Central opened in Juárez and served alcohol (and tasty food) to the Prohibition-weary masses from the United States. Once Prohibition ended, the café moved north across the border, changed hands, and became part of the local scene. Today, bold decoration, an airy courtyard, and innovative Southwestern–Asian food combine to make this urbane eatery a popular destination for the city's hip crowds. The menu changes seasonally, according to the availability of ingredients. Although you can enjoy a gourmet experience for about fifteen dollars by ordering a soup and a salad, it's worth the splurge to explore other menu options. Lunch is a bit less expensive than dinner, yet equally tantalizing.
109 N. Oregon St., El Paso, Texas, 79901, USA915-545-2233Restaurant Details
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3. Cattleman's Steakhouse
$$$$ | |Twenty miles east of El Paso, this is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but it's worth the trip, as much for the quirky...
Twenty miles east of El Paso, this is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but it's worth the trip, as much for the quirky theme rooms as for the terrific steaks. Consistently voted a local favorite, the succulent steaks are so tender they almost melt in your mouth. The mesquite-smoked barbecue and seafood on the menu are as tempting as the steaks—note that strict vegetarians won't find a happy meal here. A children's zoo, playground, lake walk, hayrides (on Sunday), and a movie set are among the numerous nonculinary diversions. It opens at 12:30 PM on weekends.
3450 S Fabens Carlsbad Rd, El Paso, Texas, 79838, USA915-544-3200Restaurant Details
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4. Cochineal
$$$$ | |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...
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, Texas, 79843, USA432-729–3300Known For
- Innovative mix of Asian and American dishes
- Fantastic wine list
- Stylish decor
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch, No lunch, Reservations essential -
5. Food Shark Marfa
$ | |Keep your eyes peeled for this converted aluminum trailer on the west side of downtown that serves up Mediterranean-inspired specialties like the Marfalafel: a large...
Keep your eyes peeled for this converted aluminum trailer on the west side of downtown that serves up Mediterranean-inspired specialties like the Marfalafel: a large flour tortilla brimming with falafel, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and tahini and harissa sauces. Devotees also swear by the pimento cheese made from a combination of cheddar and Havarti cheeses blended with pepperoncini, horseradish, parsley, and dill. Save room for the double-chocolate-espresso cookies.
909 W. San Antonio St., Marfa, Texas, 79843, USA432-207–2090Known For
- Inexpensive prices
- Grilled lamb kebabs
- Seating in a vintage bus
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No dinner -
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6. The State Line
$$$ | |Named for its position on the border of El Paso and New Mexico, The State Line is a popular place with those who relish its...
Named for its position on the border of El Paso and New Mexico, The State Line is a popular place with those who relish its tangy barbecue. The barbecued ribs and smoked chicken are fabulous here. Bring an appetite, because the trimmings include generous helpings of potato salad, coleslaw, and beans. Drinks are served in an outdoor courtyard, where you can wait for your table.
1222 Sunland Park Dr, El Paso, Texas, 79922, USA915-581-3371Restaurant Details
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7. Youngblood's Stockyard Café
$ | |Eat like a pioneer at this landmark restaurant, once housed inside the livestock-auction building at the Amarillo stockyards. Now, you can belly up next to...
Eat like a pioneer at this landmark restaurant, once housed inside the livestock-auction building at the Amarillo stockyards. Now, you can belly up next to the local cowhands who still stand in line in the diner-style downtown location to eat lightly breaded chicken-fried steak with white cream gravy made famous by the late Mom Roberts. While the menu selections may be heavy on the calories, the bill will be light on your wallet. If you can, save room for homemade cobbler for dessert. Kids under 12 can choose from the "Lil' Buckaroo's Menu." Call ahead to see whether fajitas are on the menu.
620 S.W. 16th Ave., Amarillo, Texas, 79101, USA806-342--9411Restaurant Details
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8. Edelweiss Restaurant
$$ | |Closed PermanentlyOpened in 2003 by a native German brewmeister, the restaurant in the Holland Hotel offers ales that are as authentic as the spaetzle and schnitzel....
Opened in 2003 by a native German brewmeister, the restaurant in the Holland Hotel offers ales that are as authentic as the spaetzle and schnitzel. There are standard choices like hamburgers, plus there's a kids' menu.
209 W. Holland Ave., Alpine, Alpine, Texas, USA800-535–8040 -
9. Leo's
$$ | |Closed PermanentlyThe Mexican food at Leo's four El Paso locations is repeatedly voted a favorite by locals. Enchiladas, tacos, combination plates, and fluffy sopapillas are served...
The Mexican food at Leo's four El Paso locations is repeatedly voted a favorite by locals. Enchiladas, tacos, combination plates, and fluffy sopapillas are served in helpings that will leave you stuffed—that is, if you can elbow your way through the crowds and get a table.
5103 Montana St., El Paso, Texas, 79912, USA915-566-4972 -
10. Mando's Restaurant and Bar
$ | |Closed PermanentlyYou can't argue with a family-owned restaurant that's stayed in business for half a century by serving hearty portions of down-home food at reasonable prices—especially...
You can't argue with a family-owned restaurant that's stayed in business for half a century by serving hearty portions of down-home food at reasonable prices—especially on days or at times when other Marfa restaurants are closed. Whether you want a hefty breakfast burrito and a cup of coffee to jump-start a day of biking, a basket of chips with salsa, guacamole, and a cold beverage to energize you for an afternoon of gallery hopping, or an enchilada plate to finish off a day of hunting, you can find it here—illuminated by an eclectic assortment of neon beer signs hung on walls papered with faded vintage posters.
1506 W. San Antonio St., Marfa, Texas, 79843, USA423-729--3291Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations not accepted -
11. The Magic Pan
$$ | |Closed PermanentlyThey've got the magic stick—or, the magic touch at least. The chefs at the Magic Pan dish up fusion cuisine, like Tex/Italian blend mesquite chicken...
They've got the magic stick—or, the magic touch at least. The chefs at the Magic Pan dish up fusion cuisine, like Tex/Italian blend mesquite chicken penne. However, they also serve classy Asian standbys such as sesame-crusted ahi tuna and distinctly domestic selections like Angus rib eye. A strong Southwestern current underlies many of the dishes. Dine outside and take in the desert breeze.
5034 Doniphan, inside Placita Santa Fe, USA915-581-2121Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Tues.–Sun., no dinner Wed.–Sat., Reservations essential
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