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    El Gordo's Grill

    4.7 (58 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Wing combo
    Candace G.

    Likely the best place to eat in Terlingua. Dare I say, the best wings I've ever eaten? They were so moist, tender, and the sauce was delicious. The service was fast and super friendly too. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

    Barbacoa torta
    Brian H.

    Food was incredible. I had the barbacoa torta & it was the best meal that I've had on this trip. My friend had a birria burrito and my other friend had a brisket burrito and everyone was more than satisfied. Prices are also incredibly reasonable.

    Al pastor quesadilla
    Courtney W.

    Yummy fresh comfort food! The quesobirria tacos were so cheesy and delicious, the meat was also super savory. The Al pastor quesadilla had a nice crunch on the outside and meat was flavorful. My only complaint is that food took awhile to come out- but they were busy during dinner and everything was freshly made! So it's worth the wait.

    Birria Torta
    Carmen P.

    My husband and I went twice in one week, once for dinner and then for their breakfast. Their food is good, tasty and traditional Mexican. We were not huge fans of the breakfast items, the women seemed for annoyed and the gave me a blob of a burrito...when my husband mentioned it to the cashier she just gave him a dirty look.

    Krista F.

    Solid 5/5 Birria Tacos. All the flavors marry together so well. Can't wait to try more!

    John S.

    We were feeling hungry after hiking around big bend all day and this was on our way back to the rental. This one won out.. and it was alright. We dropped bout 75$ for two different 8piece boneless wings, three different 4taco plates, and a Al pastor quesadilla. The Al pastor tasted good, the quesadilla was nice.. the tacos were ok they're on mini tortillas so a little small I wouldn't call em street tacos. Carne asada taco meat looked grey..? Tasted fine tho. The chicken tacos were incredibly bland. The boneless wings were ok, but neither the Mango Habanero tastes like either two flavors, neither did the Honey Siracha. Being close to the border and used to delicious Mexican food... this was ok, but for the quality a bit pricy and underwhelming. We won't return the remainder of our trip, and will check out other spots. Heads up, it's easy to pass by so look for Wright Hardware - same lot, they just have an actual sign with a sugar skull, uhaul trailers, and storefront property. You'd think the blue trailer El Gordo's runs out of would be visible but we drove past it at first. Also their open sign was off so we weren't sure for three mins lol

    Al pastor tacos
    Alan Z.

    Came here twice and got 4 things total. Al pastor tacos were great I really liked how tender it was and the pineapple was good with it. Birria torta were also really good. The meat went really well with everything else inside the bun. Was really juicy. Fries were also crispy. Chicken burrito was probably my least favorite out of the 4, but it was still pretty good. It was basically a ranch chicken wrap so it didn't stand out. It was a ton of food though. Brisket burrito was great too since the meat was really tender. It was a lot smaller than the chicken wrap but I liked it more. Overall I think I liked the torta the most and then the tacos and then the brisket burrito. It wasn't busy when I went and they have outdoor seating but it was too cold and windy since it was during the cold snap.

    Amazing street tacos! fast and friendly service. they have some shaded picnic tables where you can sit and eat.

    Updated Menu Nov 2025. We ordered birria burrito and brisket burrito. Both were packed with meat and the sauces tasted good.

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    We ordered street tacos and a quesadilla. Food was delicious and service was great! We will be back!

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    Fast, friendly service. Delicious food! The Birria Quesadilla was excellent! Great value for the price.

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    Great little food truck close to where we were staying. I would have eaten every meal there!

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    Food was delicious and portioned good. Prices aren't too bad. Staff was friendly. Outdoor seating some covered and convenient location.

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    Definitely a must-visit destination. Best Birria tacos I've ever had. The seating area is also very chill.

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    Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon - Terlingua Burger

    Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon

    4.2(519 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    A must for anyone who has wondered their way to the town of Terlingua. Our group had made our way…read moreafter a long day of travel. We actually were not keen on eating out. However, with uncanny timing in the scorching Texas Summer, the power was out at our Airbnb. Sweaty, tired, and frustrated, we arrived at the Starlight looking for solace. Thankfully, coming in during the exact offseason of Big Bend, there was no wait at all for our group of six. Service was great. Namely, we quickly got waters to quench our thirsts. Never having tried an antelope burger, I opted for that. Minimal to no gamey flavor at all. If anything, it was pretty much similar in almost all aspects to a lean beef burger. The green chile added some texture and flavor but not to the point where it detracts from the meat itself. That's a plus! Other things that I will note - the restroom is outside in a shack that's right across from the outside bar area. The inside of the restaurant truly feels rustic and magical at the same time - a feel that really encapsulates Terlingua. We didn't get to see a performance. It looked like they were preparing for one but there wasn't anything for that evening. Some pluses were that our waitress was kind enough to give us a bag of ice as the restaurant was closing for the night. It was definitely appreciated as our the power to our Airbnb would not be restored until afternoon of the next day. She could have easily charged us but she did not. Much appreciated!

    Would recommend. We went in the off season, so it was nice…read moreto be able to chill and take our time without feeling rushed to give up the table. In the in seasonal peak times, our waiter informed us there could be up to 200 people lining up out the door. While the food was good with great service, I think I'd be disappointed. It was great to be able to check off antelope from the bucket list of exotic fare. The food was good and represented the area well, but I wouldn't rave about it. Fir beer and soda, there is only canned and bottled as their soda fountain was broken along with the draft system- which has been for years now. Now on the other hand, the 3 margaritas we had were outstanding! There is a ramp along with stairs to enter. For the not-so-nice... there is a shared outdoor restroom with a toilet, urinal snd sink attached to the old jail cell. The urinal was so close to the toilet, that when getting up, it felt like you were shoving your head inside. And it reeked of old nasty urine. My suggestion, hold it.

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    Boquillas Cafe - Tacos | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

    Boquillas Cafe

    4.7(21 reviews)
    37.9 mi

    We tried going across on Wednesday but May-Oct they, US Border, only opens, Fri - Mon. So, on…read moreSaturday we left Fort Davis for Fort Stockton and had planned on dipping back through the Big Bend anyway. So, we just made a bee line to Boquillas. Crossing the Rio Grande was cool, just a flat aluminum boat with someone holding on to the front and walked us across. That was 5 bucks for the round trip. Funny, you don't know that until you're on the Mexico side. They asked us if my brother & I wanted to ride to town on a donkey. We said, no thanks we'll walk. The gentleman that asked said, OK I'll walk too. We found out upon returning to the crossing that we just hired a guide. At the restaurant, we both ordered a beer. He told us the 3 lunch specials he had for the day. They were all 8 dollars. We both went with the goat tacos. The food was really good. As we left, I took some photos of the restaurant and one with our guide, WHICH I FOUND OUT BACK AT THE RIVER WAS ANOTHER 10 DOLLARS. Bring cash, no one takes a CC. All in all it was a fun crossing and my brother & I had a laugh at the Suprise costs.

    How cool is it that you can visit Mexico from a US national park?…read more My husband and I shared the tacos and the chicken tamales. Both were great. If I had to pick, I'd go with the tamales. The menu is very small. Other than what we got, the only other dish is a quesadilla. There actually isn't a menu, the server just tells you what you can order. This is a fun lunch trip while visiting Big Bend.

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    DB's Rustic Iron BBQ - Brisket and ribs. Good seasoning, but the ribs were overcooked.

    DB's Rustic Iron BBQ

    4.3(127 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    My husband and I stumbled upon DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, and wow... we are SO glad we did. This place…read morecompletely exceeded our expectations. He ordered the ribs and I got the pulled pork, and both were absolutely incredible. The pulled pork was easily some of the best I've ever had, perfectly tender and packed with flavor. You can tell everything is made with care. And the margaritas... next level. We tried the prickly pear and the smoked marg, and both were amazing. Highly recommend ordering at least one (or both). What really made the experience stand out was the hospitality. The owner actually came out and sat with us, took the time to chat, and made us feel so welcome. Just a genuinely great person. The food and the overall experience were so good... we literally came back again the next day. If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Highly, highly recommend!

    We showed up hungry and left completely blown away! The BBQ was next level, but the real win--we…read morecame on a Sunday and were lucky enough to get the dino ribs . Let me tell you... massive, tender, and packed with flavor. Honestly, it was so good I completely forgot to take pictures until after we already devoured it . That's how you know it's legit. And the margaritas? So good--perfect way to top it all off. Terlingua has some serious gems, and this is definitely one of them! Don't pass up on this bbq very chill ambiance and excellent service!

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