We were looking for a nice place to have dinner while staying in Alpine, TX. This fit the bill!…read more The restaurant is in a yellow house with an "R" at the top. There was an American Flag and a Texas flag flying out front. We walked in and waited for someone to greet us and seat us. After we were at our table, drink orders were taken. When our water was brought out, we were also given some Honey Pecan Biscuits with butter. They were warm and I liked the pecans in it! Hubby & I shared everything. We started with a cup of Jalapeño and Cilantro Soup. It's a cream based soup. I couldn't detect much of any heat from the Jalapeños and the cilantro was pretty much hidden. Maybe a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top would have made it more pronounced. It also needed to be served hot. We then got the 14oz Ribeye which came with mashed potatoes & green beans. This was a great plate of food! It came out hot! The person who brought it out waited until we cut into it to see if it was acceptable. We've never had any staff person do that for us before! It was a little under done on one side, but the other was perfect. We almost finished the plate. It was delicious! Lastly, we got the Chocolate Bread Pudding Tamale. It comes wrapped in a corn husk that it is cooked in. You remove it and eat the bread pudding. It was gummy in a good way, as hubby described it. It needed the fresh strawberries & ice cream that came on the plate. We really enjoyed our dinner! Our server, Jordan, was very efficient & made it a nice experience! We probably won't travel this way again, but if we did, we would definitely return!

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.

Fresh food, good flavors, atmosphere and employees are awesome!…read more Open from 5pm-9pm on certain days of the week.

My husband and I stayed in Alpine, TX on our way to Big Bend. During our stay, we stopped in at…read moreSpicewood Restaurant and it did not disappoint! First off- the vibes/ ambience as the sun sets is unreal! I loved the views from the restaurant and really gave the Texas vibes we were looking for. Service was pleasant and timely which is always appreciated. I got a glass of wine and my husband got a beer. Food wise, I got the steak bites and absolutely loved them! So good. My husband got the Spicewood Philly and some wings. He enjoyed his food, as well. If you're in the area, I'd definitely suggest you stop by for a meal!

Out in the desert, the best meal in Texas was hiding behind a rusty sign…read more TL;DR: Fine dining in the middle of nowhere. The James Beard nominated chef seats you herself. Make the reservation yesterday. Chef Alexandra Gates met us at the door, walked us to our table, and explained every course herself. Our server Dallas was an absolute gem. We did the chef's menu with the pairing. Nilgai tartare with avocado and toasty grilled bread. Corn ribs that made me emotional about a vegetable. Mesquite Gulf shrimp in a beurre blanc I wanted to drink. Texas quail on ruby slaw with wild boar bacon. Bison in a pasilla-pecan mole, tender as a love song. Horchata pudding to finish, with a little pecan crown. My side dish queen, claimed the sparkling rosé and guarded it like a hawk. I let her. Happy wife, happy pairing. Some of the best food we have ever eaten in Texas, and I've eaten a LOT of Texas. Worth every penny and every mile.

We dropped by after afternoon of Prada and Hotel Paisano…read more Tapas style meals that totally filled us up, we didn't even order main dishes or desert. Vegetarians will love this place, and everything was good. - see the photos! Pate came in both mushroom and liver varieties and were the highlight for me. The charred corn slices were really spicy but delicious! Nine dishes for about $200. Service charge (Tip) was already included.

My wife and I walked here. I was staying at a camping spot quarter mile down the road. Not a lot…read moreof places to visit within walking distance. Overall, the two soups that we had were fairly good. We were not interested in their buffet.

Food was delicious. Service was awesome! And the ambiance was quiet and pleasant. Clean for being a…read morebuffet.

Stopped here on the way out of Big Bend. The owner was very friendly, and the food was delicious!…read moreThe real stand-outs were the chicken pot pies (only available on Fridays!) and the coconut pecan cookies. The pie crust was perfect - buttery and flaky. No dryness at all. And the filling was scrumptious. The coconut cookies were baked perfectly, with a slight crisp on the edges but thoroughly chewy. We were surprised to see so many highly rated food spots in a small town, but after driving through Alpine, we could see it's more than just a map dot. We will make time to visit Alpine next time we go to BBNP.

Found this place on Yelp and what a find! After a long day of driving, headed into Marfa, we…read moreneeded a break to help us into the final haul. What a find this place was! Tiny, colorful, clean inside and simple. But don't let that deter you. Freshly made sandwiches, soup of the day, hand pies, salads, cookies, and some novel extras. We got the tuna wrap, roast beef sandwich, pimento cheese w/chips and chocolate chip cookies. All very fresh and delicious, and exactly what we needed. Thought it might be the type of place where you sit and order. But it's a grab-and-go type of place. They have outdoor seating in case you're looking to eat there. The pimento cheese was amazing!

Fantastic food! We were driving through and were not expecting much with it being a small town but…read moreit was delicious. The dumplings were fresh, as was the soup and the salt and pepper shrimp we ordered. I would highly recommend if you are in the area and are looking for Asian cuisine.

All comes to this. I ordered a combo fried rice, all was going good. My order came out faster than…read moreI expected. Now I have eaten a fried rice a time or two in many a city and I know what a reheated serving looks like and tastes like. And what I got was exactly that a dried up been abandoned order of fried rice. I confronted the owner about it and I did not even get an apology ,explanation, nothing but a stupid look on his face. Being still civil I just left. I will never return again

The low rating...is just wrong! They have great ALL AMERICAN DINER food. They are quaint - sweet…read morelittle place with an awesome Hearty Breakfast - pancakes (real butter available) crispy bacon, eggs cooked perfectly...hash browns crispy brown and sausage just the right size and flavor. The chicken fried steak was crisp on the outside and juicy tender in the middle. Huge KUDOs to chef Nick and Guadalupe who made sure we had everything we needed! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here!

I love diners. They're my favorite food places. I was pretty excited about having a 24/7 diner in…read moreAlpine but this place is trash. The first time I went to check it out I was offput by the QR code ordering nonsense. The employees were completely locked to their phones doomscrolling and it was difficult to get anyone's attention. Food was pretty weak, but acceptable for a diner. Price was ok. Then tonight I thinks to myself, I can't sleep, I should try that diner again - so I go out there at 1:30a and all the employees are hanging out in the parking lot playing with a car and tell me the diner is closed. Come back in a few hours. If you're driving through Alpine and you want a mediocre burger that isn't going to end up costing you $45, maybe it's worth a stop (it isn't) - but definitely don't go a single mile out of your way for it. They do not care at all and they really want you to know that.

The vegan option was delicious and service was great! Got a Texas Cooler to drink. Service was nice…read moreand atmosphere matched the vibe of the resort.

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.

What a nice surprise! We were greeted and seated right away, with drink orders taken promptly so we…read morehad time to review the menu. Service was on point. The ambiance is more on the utilitarian side not super classy or trendy but where this place shines is in the food. We ordered the carne asada tacos and the chips and salsa. Everything was clearly homemade. The chips were fried fresh and brought to the table warm, and the salsa tasted like it had just been made. The flour tortillas were also fresh and full of flavor. It was very, very good. We popped in for a light lunch and enjoyed every bite. Authentic, satisfying, and perfectly balanced not too heavy, not too light. Just right. Fast and delicious. Bravo!

Walked in and were seated right away. A couple across from us had what looked like tostada cups but…read morethey said it was the nachos. They looked really good and on the appetizer menu so I got them. Asked for the salsa flight but waiter said the prep guy did not come in that day so they had no salsa (none at all)! So o ordered the guacamole (which he competed). Also got a Jamaica juice that was so large I had to get a to go cup when we were ready to leave. The guacamole was house made but it did lack some flavor. It needed a punch of garlic and some salt. Only thing I could add was the salt from the table. Otherwise it was good and chunky. The nachos came out and they were massive. I was able to eat about 10 chips before giving up. My provider and I said we should have shared. They are loaded with meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico, and pickled red onions. I have no complaints bout the taste as it was all very flavorful and seasoned well. There are not a lot of options for food in town but I would eat here again.

Stone Village Market offers a great variety of fresh groceries, snacks, and travel essentials. They…read morealso have an awesome deli, and their Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad is a must-try! The sandwiches and soups are excellent as well. They have outdoor seating with beautiful views of historic downtown Fort Davis, as well as comfortable seating indoors. The service is fast and friendly, making it a great place to stop whether you're grabbing something for the road or sitting down for a bite to eat. Give Stone Village Market a try--you won't be disappointed. I'm sure, like me, you'll be back!

Awesome breakfast items. Awesome sandwiches for lunch. Get there a little early because they sell…read moreout. Friendly and quick. Grocery store has essentials and then some. Tables inside and out.