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.

Paired with the historic Hotel Paisano, Jett's doesn't quite rise to the occasion. Striving for the…read morerefined rustic setting of the hotel, the restaurant's ambience feels more dated than decorative. The staff is friendly, but twice during our dinner the host interrupted our group's conversation with incidental small talk. The host also took photos of our table for the "night manager to see how busy we are". The host did this without asking for permission. Our server was more engaged than intrusive, friendly and helpful. The kitchen and bar were on the slow side, and unfortunately the food/drinks were not exceptional enough to offset the delays. Though remote, Marfa has an eclectic food scene, and there's better options that Jett's.

Stopped into LaVenture after a long day on the road, and while it checked the "convenient" box, it…read moredidn't quite rise to memorable. We started with the salad, which was a solid opener--fresh, generous portion, and overall enjoyable. Nothing that really stood out, but definitely not a miss. The pizza was... okay. You can tell it's fire oven cooked, which is usually a win, but ours came out a bit too toasty--borderline burnt on one side. It also wasn't cut properly, which made things a little awkward. Some slices weren't cut through at all (had to ask for a knife), and others were uneven--ranging from oversized wedges to tiny slivers. Service was a little scattered, but to be fair, we came in toward the end of the night and our server mentioned it had been a hectic evening. No real complaints there--just felt a bit rushed and disorganized. A couple of downsides: they close at 9:30, which isn't ideal if you're looking for a late-night bite or drink, and there's no room service--you have to head down to order. Overall, it's a convenient spot if you're staying at the hotel and need something easy, but it's not necessarily a destination meal. Convenient? Yes. Notable? Meh.

American, nouveau! Chef Carlos is bringing comforting classics like chicken wings and brick oven…read morepizza, along with German schnitzel and Tex Mex faves to the Saint George menu. I had a fresh Cobb Salad with romaine and butter lettuce, cherry tomato, chicken and bacon. The avocado and fresh goat cheese blended in with a whole grain mustard vinaigrette for exceptional flavor on the lighter side of decadent. Grab a Topo with lime for a refreshing placebo buzz. Service with a smile.

This place was such a vibe. From the beautiful garden out back. To the bar area with the giant…read moredried out agave stem. To the large open areas that were converted to a stage for a show. The chef was very friendly as I was there for a special reception. Bartenders were on top of drink orders and overall super friendly. Loved the barbecue and chocoflan we were served for the reception meal. Definitely would come back next time I'm in marfa.

The most ridiculous priced drinks in Texas. Not long ago this place was great & probably because…read morethe drinks were half the price they are now. Don't fall for this nonsense $14-$20 a drink is hot garbage. Marfa thinks it's a resort, but it lacks the ocean & everything else that comes with cool places to be.

4.5 stars We had to…read morecome for the burritos here given the Bourdain endorsement. I got the carne burrito with egg and cheese added - very good especially with the sauce. There isn't a lot of searing here but they have multiple tables in the other room.

I went on a Saturday around 11am. There were no lines and I got my food quickly. I ordered an Asado…read more(more like a big soft taco or a mini burrito ). The red sauce is a bit spicy. The meat was good, a little bit dry but still good. I think it had beans and cheese in it. The tortilla was good too. Not too thick and not too thin. The green salsa on the side was very good.

This is the best restaurant in Marfa. I had a great meal here with friends while attending Flying…read moreIslands Music Fest. Great food, great service and friendly staff. We ran into some people who we'd chatted with at baggage claim in El Paso who were also there. The next day we popped into a shop and the shop keeper said, "Where you all having dinner at Cochineal last night. You were sat by the door weren't you?" That's the charm of Marfa.

We read reviews that the tasting menu could take a really long time, and some reviewers said it had…read moreimproved. Unfortunately, our experience was it didn't improve. We asked the waitress, how long it would take and she said it would take 1.5 hours. We were there for 3.5 hours! Our first indication of the slow service was after we ordered drinks, they came 50 minutes later. They were pretty watery so we wondered if they were sitting at the bar for a while. The food was delicious though took a very long time between the courses. The variety of food was great from white asparagus to rabbit to delicious bison ribs. It's too bad the service took so long, this could have been a wonderful experience.

I usually get a cold brew with a shot. Sentinel has the best coffee around, a chill vibe and they…read morehustle even when they re busy. Even with a hustle, of it's busy or might be a 20 minute ordeal, so plan accordingly. They also have a delicious London Fog. I could drink that all day! Best cold brew Ive had in a while. They also have a wonderful selection of unique gifts.

$15 for a breakfast plate, which is two eggs, 13 cubes of uncooked, unseasoned potato, one slice of…read morebarely toasted bread, and two slices of bacon. I'll pass on the food next time. The coffee is quite good and the staff and helpful and friendly. They also have interesting books and local items for sale.

Reata is a cute spot -- it's in a charming old house and has a cozy, historic feel. I ate in the…read morebar area and loved the log cabin vibe inside. I ordered the chicken tortilla soup and the smoked quail. The soup was served with the garnishes in the bowl and the broth poured from a kettle at the table, which was a fun presentation. The quail was also well plated and tasty. Overall, I enjoyed both the food and the presentation. If you're in Alpine or passing through (like I was on the way back from Big Bend NP), this is a great place to stop and grab a meal.

We went in for a table for 2 around 6pm, without a reservation, and were seated immediately. We…read morewere dressed casually, but you could also dress nicer if you wanted a nice date night. Our waiter Sebastian was friendly, attentive and answered all of our questions while providing his own recommendations. It was all SO good that we're planning to go back during our stay! The old fashioned is a must and the chicken was not oily at all. Sebastian recommended getting the sauce on the side, and I would recommend as well! We are also tough critics of grits, and these did not disappoint! Definitely go to Reata if you're in Alpine!

Wow. Such a disappointment. Here from San Antonio...treating my wife to some glamping in Big Bend…read morefor her birthday, but staying at the Gage first. So, of course I wanted to treat her to a nice dinner. Reservation 6:45p. Seated almost immediately. Service fell off a cliff after that. We ordered the filet for two - $128 - 16 oz of filet - you share a Caesar salad - you share mashed potatoes and asparagus. Salad came out relatively quickly, and was huge. It could easily feed four. However, it was 7:40 before the meal arrived. At one point, one of the waitresses asked if she could bring us a dessert menu or our check. That's how long we sat there. We had to tell her we hadn't eaten yet. When the food did finally arrive, the steak was cooked unevenly and served almost cold, as was the portobello mushroom...which was dry and overcooked. Additionally, I'm not sure there were 16oz of meat on that tray. Totally irritating and not worth the money. No where near worth the money. The only reason they get two stars: the salad was actually pretty decent, as was the bread service.

The food, service and ambience was all 5 star! Keisha was our waitress and she has a beautiful…read moresmile and provides great care and service. Menu is simple, but everything looked great! We shared the Caesar Salad (it was plentiful) and shared a Rib Eye- it was wonderful!