La Venture is one of my favorite restaurants in these United States. The atmosphere is gorgeous,…read morewith art lining the walls and beautiful booths and tables in an intimate setting. The waitstaff is terrific, from the friendly bartender (you can purchase almost the entire menu for 1/2 price at the bar!), to the professional waiters. The food choices are diverse and international. I love the dumplings and the bao; they transport you right to China. The glazed shrimp appetizer is to die for, and the pizza, best in Marfa. But the real piece de resistance is the steak, especially ribeye special. It's huge, and cooked just right (I love mine medium rare). Shout out to the ramen, unlike any you've ever had, and the wide variety of drink specials provide a number of whimsical choices that should please every taste bud. The chef here is terrific, as is the service. You can eat here 5 times and never have the same international fare. It's shocking in West Texas to discover a restaurant so accommodating, and the prices mean the entire family can enjoy the experience. Don't miss this incredible restaurant!

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.

Okay...where to start…read more 1. Take your previous "that's a tasty burger" Big Kahuna or a Royale w/cheese 2. Multiply by 3 or 4 3. + soft Brioche bun + grilled onions + bacon The equation is simple. Equals amazing. Add a bag of BBQ Lays and a slice of homemade carrot cake and wash it down with Big Country "Hecho in Tejas" lager and you may have the perfect meal. Love this place and can't wait to swing back by to this Alpine/Texas/Big Bend gem. Only thing missing is a small stage with Robert Earl playing Gringo Honeymoon in the background.

Perfect !! High quality food!! Locally sourced and well…read moreprepared. Worth every penny. The grilled cheese was oozing with raw white cheddar cheese. That cheese pull!! Burger was hand firmed and loaded with flavor.. All food is to go and they do not take cards.. The have canned beers and glass sodas.

Good place for breakfast Stop here when here fie. Burch…read morecamp. Big enough where ur not crowded Like the breakfast

We are from out of town, came in for breakfast and the food is full of flavor, everyone is…read morewelcoming and friendly. We enjoyed all of our food and it was nice to see everyone knows es h other. The place is calm and peaceful, we would definitely recommend it!

I drive from Odessa to eat here Hope all the best for those…read moreguys. - sandwiches are amazing Love the vibe & service

Like every dish on the menu (and particularly the specials), Michael and his team combine…read morecreativity with excellent execution to create dishes that brighten your day and justify a trip to Marfa. It's true, the fettuccini alfredo is not drowning in cream, making it the best fettuccini alfredo I've ever had. If you haven't been yet, visit. If you have, come back more often. We must all do our part to keep the magic happening!

Great pizza returns to Marfa! Quick sit-in service. The Caesar Salad wasn't on the menu yet so we…read moreordered it to check it out and it was very very good!!

We go to Alicia's every time we are in Alpine. We were worried we would miss out this trip because…read moreshe was closed from the day we got there but they opened the morning we were leaving so we had to go by and get some of her fabulous breakfast burritos lots of good fresh stuff it takes a little time, but it's so worth the wait! My husband says their burgers are really good too. I would've tried one, but we had to leave that morning. Make sure you try this place if you're in Alpine oh by the way, cash or check only!

Food was Good but they really hit u with the Check! Prices are ridiculous! 17.95 for a order of…read morefries! Breakfast plate for 22.95 Wow! Really Really ridiculous prices. I work at a restaurant and our breakfast plates are $8.95! Then the waitress didn't even want to give me the receipt, said she had to keep it. I still told her I wanted to take a picture of it and she did let me.

Short - we will go back. Pleasant atmosphere, nice waitstaff, good food & cold beer. Hallelujah…read more Long - stopped in on a random Wednesday - - they were packed! It's always a good sign when the parking lot is full in the middle of the week. Got a seat inside and waited. Then waited some more. The hostess seated a 14-top and we decided that we would leave if their orders went in first. BUT finally - a waitress. Friendly, though obviously harried by the unexpected mid-week bonanza. Drinks & food order in!! Margarita for me, Dos Equis for him, chili con queso, spicy chicken sandwich as shared plates. $22 marg was ABSOLUTELY worth it. Queso was SO good, with hefty chips made just right. Spice in the chicken - yes please. Did we wait, yes. Did we mind, NO. BEST PART - the people watching was PRIME. We could've passed another round & been entertained until closing but folks were waiting for tables and i was just buzzed enough on the ONE marg. Looking forward to tomorrow when we try a burger & cheesecake.

The Water Stop? More like a quick stop for water -- because that's about all we stayed for. As one…read moreof only a handful of larger restaurants in Marfa, we expected a much more welcoming experience, especially considering the prices geared toward tourists. Unfortunately, this establishment did not feel family friendly or kid friendly despite presenting itself that way. After waiting around 10 minutes just for someone in our party to grab menus, we were eventually served water and later had our orders taken. However, the overall attitude and repeated glares from the waitress/bartender, Gary Jean, made the experience uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Good service goes a long way, and basic kindness shouldn't feel like too much to ask. It became clear that receiving decent service was going to be more effort than it should have been, so we decided to leave before our food even arrived. To management: supporting your staff better may help improve the customer experience overall. A little hospitality can make a big difference.

Highly recommend La Casita! Fast friendly customer service, food excellent and large portions!…read moreTacos were delicious, campechana plate is huge and their beef fajita quesadillas were so flavorful and filling! They accept only cash so arrive hungry and with dollars!!

First -- and I rarely comment on other reviews -- there is nothing "weird" about the food here…read more Further, yes... This is a cash-only business. That's a rarity these days, and I'm sure the IRS and local school district are getting all that's due to them. (Not really.) I'm an out-of-towner, and I stopped here for lunch before heading back south. The food and service were good. Not great. Indeed everyone was friendly, and there was enough gooey cheese to float a battleship. The "frozen" beer mug was actually a plastic mug, which is horse hockey. If I'd known better, I would've saved the dishwasher some trouble and just sipped from the bottle. Back to the food... The cheese enchiladas here are divine. They're gooey, and the red sauce is wonderful. The hard corn tacos are fine ... nothing special. Same thing with the rice and beans. -- Mexican rice in these parts has been wet at every restaurant. I'm used to dry Mexican rice. (And I was taught by a Mexican abuela how to make proper Mexican rice.) But I digress. Chips here are marginal. Hopefully, they come in on a truck, because they hardly taste like they are fried in the kitchen. The salsa, while served cold (which is proper) is a little too chunky for my taste, although it has a nice bite to it. The locals eat here. Good for them, because this place is decent. But also bad for them, because restaurants like this one should breed some decent competition ... even in a tiny town such as Alpine. Also, bad for them because this place only accepts cash, which most people don't carry these days. (Yes, we had cash, but the six ladies at the adjacent table didn't.)