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affordable alternatives
to pricey lodging
in Marfa, Texas
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TIPS | TRAVEL |ART | LIGHTS | FESTIVALS | NECESSITIES | SHOPPING | DINING
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The Castle Top House is a humble abode located in the palm of the Chihuahuan Desert. Featuring private guest suites each with a bed & bath. A labor of love for intrepid travelers ♥
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Herein lies an explicit Marfa Guide edited by the proprietress of the Castle Top House. Careful reading will assist you with your West Texas High Desert Stay. Featuring information gathered since 2012. I hope this guide helps you plan your visit ♥
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SMALL TOWN VIBES
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations! My notations cannot keep up with small town business owners changing their routines.
Expect a tiny, sleepy town when you arrive ♥
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YOU'RE HUNGRY ♥ NEED FOOD NOW
The Get Go $-$$
MON-SAT 9AM-8PM, SUN 1-6PM
208 S. Dean St.
The Get Go is a small gourmet corner store where you can grab fancy snacks like cheese, crackers and gluten-free popcorn. If it's after hours, then the hotels may possibly still be serving. Hotel Saint George or Paisano Hotel Jett's Grill.
You can also grab tacos at Big Stripes Convenience Store + Subway at Little Stripes.
See listings far below under Dinner for addresses.
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WIFI & CELL ♥ DON'T COUNT ON IT
Marfa is located at 4,685 feet elevation on a plateau surrounded by mountains in the high desert three hours away from the nearest city.
Cell service is not reliable in this remote area. AT&T has dead zones. Sprint is spotty. Weather-related internet outages are possible. Lost text messages, no cell phone service on your provider... both occur often.
As of May 2023, Big Bend Telephone Fiber internet service is at the Castle Top House. 100 mbps. This is the most reliable internet provider in the area. Hold hands and rejoice!
If you are traveling to Far West Texas on business with dire intentions to use the internet anywhere in town and place phone calls with ease, you should prepare your phone with a hot spot before you arrive and hope that your cell service is strong. Local business owners have no power to assuage emotional reactions to poor connection scenarios.
This concludes the Reception Expectations Public Service Announcement ♥
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VISITOR TIPS
Marfa is on small-town-time. Service is slower and local establishments have flexible open-days and open-hours. Marfa is a destination for travelers. It is also a tiny town with limited resources (human and otherwise). Thank you for your visit and for your understanding! You’ll notice that the person who served you your coffee is also the person leading your foundation tour (is also the artist with the opening / is also the business owner of the other thing / and on it goes). It’s called the Marfa Hustle. Many folks have three jobs. Marfa is glad you’re here! If you weren’t, Marfa would not be the same ♥
Marfa is made of many layers, social and otherwise. There are born and raised and proud community members raising their families and working the jobs that are the very foundation of this town. You may or may not encounter the multiple layers of people and lives. For many folks nothing about Marfa is a pop-up art destination that occurred in the last 30 years. Marfa is, simply and very importantly, home ♥
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THE TRAIN THAT RUNS THROUGH MARFA
Passenger and freight trains run on the tracks straight through the middle of town. There is no escape from the horn of the train at any hour of the day or night, no matter your location. The conductors lay hard on the horn when they pass through Marfa. This is because there have been an unreasonable number of deaths on the tracks, travelers and locals both. Do not pause on the train tracks. Do not take selfies on the train tracks. And please, do not complain about the conductor’s horn ♥
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EXPERIENCE WEST TEXAS
eBikeMarfa
Electric bike rental and tours in Marfa & surrounding areas. Official ebike tour guide concessionaire at Big Bend Ranch State Park!
114 W. San Antonio St.
Marfa Gliders $$-$$$
See the high country of West Texas in a glider!
CLOSEST DAY HIKE
Davis Mountains State Park is 30 minutes north of Marfa just outside of Fort Davis. Highway 17 will take you from Marfa through Fort Davis to Highway 118, park entrance on left. The park has serene 1-5 mile hikes with lovely encompassing views. The park is nestled in the foothills of Texas' most extensive mountain range.
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BIG BEND BY CAR
Day trip pamphlets await you in your suite. You may also visit the Marfa Visitor Center to obtain pamphlets to take with you. Big Bend is glorious and extensive. Below are some links and tips for travelers who have plans to visit the national and state park lands before, during, or after a stay in Marfa.
The River Road between Presidio and Lajitas is breathtaking. Not for the faint of heart, the paved road has dips and hills that will turn your tummy. 50 miles following the Rio Grande between Mexico and the U.S. If you are departing the park at the break of dawn and headed for Marfa (or vice versa), do not hesitate – take the River Road route.
Pinto Canyon Road is also glorious. It is NOT paved. ONLY DRIVE IT IN A 4X4. You MIGHT make it safely in a low clearance 2WD vehicle or you might bottom out, get stranded with no water, not see any passersby for 2 days, and meet your end in the desert.
If you truly possess a 4x4 and you’re super cool then there’s this Big Bend Roads to Nowhere Guide. You must have a 4x4 and be super cool though.
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VACATION RENTAL HOMES ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BIG BEND
If you’re not camping but you want to have Big Bend at your fingertips minus the crowds then skip the crowded Chisos lodge rooms and rent a secluded home at the edge of the park. Big Bend Vacation Rentals is a family-owned property management service that has an awesome selection of private homes available for you to rent during your Big Bend adventure.
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SOME APPROACHES TO MARFA…
LISTEN TO MPR >>> A podcast for you. In the words of Marfa Public Radio, "Marfa For Beginners... is a tourism podcast for locals... and what does that mean? To find out, listen weekly."
LISTEN TO SARAH >>> Anthony Bourdain sat down with West Texas die-hard journalist Sarah Vasquez to get to the heart of the area. Begin your research with Sarah's Know Before You Go.
DIG DEEP >>> Tips from a bygone era (2015). Ballroom Marfa’s 5 Part Series of Marfa Tips really can’t be beat. Nicki is describing a festival weekend. But take it to heart - she’s giving you the real deal scoop.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS >>> Visit Marfa is the town’s visitor center. Stop by in person and they will happily answer your questions and share visitor tips. See the website for lists and links to lots of local things.
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MARFALIST DOT ORG
Marfalist.org will have posts about goings on, daily food truck menus, music shows, lost dogs, ride-shares, things like that. This is a great forum for peering behind the curtain to see what Marfans are up to. This is the only forum for figuring out what is happening in town.
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MARFA LIGHTS
The Marfa Lights do indeed appear on the horizon. No guarantees. Go to the viewing platform after sunset with clear skies. The viewing platform is situated on Highway 67 between Marfa and Alpine. Here is a website to get you started: Marfa Tx Lights.
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AREA VISITOR CENTERS
MARFA VISITOR CENTER
302 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 4772
Minerva and the staff of the Marfa Visitor Center will greet you with smiles for miles and more information than you can handle. Drop by!
ALPINE VISITOR CENTER
106 N. 3rd St., Alpine, TX
432 837 2326
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RADIO STATIONS
MPR Marfa Public Radio 93.5
KMKB Community Radio Station 98.9
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LIBRARY
NGL the Marfa Public Library is pretty cool. Nicki took her big whole heart and poured it into our library. Yay for Marfa!
MON-FRI 9AM-5PM, SAT 9AM-1PM
115 E. Oak St.
432 729 4631
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CORNERSTONE ART SPACES
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
The CHINATI and JUDD foundations aren’t museum spaces that you can tour at leisure. You have to sign up ahead of time, and the tours do fill up. If you don’t have a reservation but want to see something Judd-y, you can stop by Chinati WED-SUN 9AM-4PM and they’ll let you walk the outside concrete works.
BALLROOM MARFA is a cultural arts space (gallery) that has walk-in hours WED-SUN 10AM-6PM. There’s always a free exhibit on show.
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ART SHOWS
Local and visiting creatives have shows at the bookstore, at the Lumberyard, at the Ice Plant, at the Big Bend Coffee Roasters, and at pop-up locations. CHECK MARFALIST. Pay attention. Get lucky.
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ARTISTS & GALLERIES
Useful though not comprehensive: Big Bend Artists & Galleries
Many artists in Marfa have studio visits open by appointment. Link below includes some information about artists who work in Marfa (2022). Google "Chinati Made in Marfa" for a list of active makers.
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WRITERS ROOTED IN WEST TEXAS
These women are fierce:
♥♥♥ Rachel Monroe
♥♥♥ Sterry Butcher
The Lannan Foundation shutters its writers in residence program after 24 years (2022).
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HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
THE BLACKWELL SCHOOL served Mexican American children in Marfa from 1889 to 1965 when Marfa schools were finally integrated. A dedicated group of former students is turning the original schoolhouse into a museum. Learn about this piece of Marfa history and why it is significant today. Open EVERY SATURDAY 10AM-4PM. Three blocks south of Planet Marfa.
THE PRESIDIO COUNTY COURTHOUSE can be seen from almost any vantage point in Marfa. The courthouse dome MIGHT be open for visitors to climb to the top for 360 views. Very worth the errand!
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WARNINGS!
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations! My notations cannot keep up with small town business owners changing their routines.
HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, call ahead to be certain!
BUSINESSES COME AND GO, explore + discover!
DINING CAN BE HARD TO COME BY, think about your belly!
LOW SEASON JAN-FEB, flexible hours + winter breaks to be expected!
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CORNERSTONE BOUTIQUES | SHOPS | STORES
Desert life can be tricky. Ideas, and the staff to run them with, are hard to wrangle in the middle of nowhere. The shops below are here to stay. Don’t forget to explore + discover what is new on the scene.
♥♥♥ Love, Marfa $-$$$
The best tiny gallery and gift shop in West Texas. Photography by Lesley Villarreal. Creator of the Marfa Hated on Yelp series and the Miguel Myers series. Hurry up and visit Love, Marfa!
207 S. Highland Ave.
♥♥♥ Cactus Liquors $-$$
MON-SAT 11AM-9PM
Please allow me to point you to the coolest little cactus store in West Texas. Inside they are all about booze, outside they are all about cactus, native plants, and garden necessities. Desert flora for the people!
405 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 7070
♥♥♥ Marfa Art Supply $-$$
TUE-SUN 10AM-6PM
Art! Supplies! Long-awaited in Marfa!
Inside Marfa Open Arts behind the Dairy Queen.
102 S. Plateau St. inside Marfa Open Arts behind the Dairy Queen
♥♥♥ High Desert Dye $-$$
Seriously gorgeous tie dye creations made in Marfa.
highdesertdye@gmail.com
♥♥♥ Ocotillo Botanica $-$$
Best Bet THU-SUN 11AM-5PM
Herbalism, botanicals, & art objects brought to you by a wild and wonderful heart.
117 N. Highland Ave.
♥♥♥ Cobra Rock $-$$$
WED(sometimes FRI)-SAT 10AM-5PM, SUN 10AM-1PM
Colt + Logan make small batch minimalist western-inspired desert boots plus leather accessories and other creative collaborations. These are two beautiful souls in Marfa. Go say hi.
211 S. Dean St.
♥♥♥ Sister Gaiya $$-$$$
Online only. Desert born. Beautiful art objects for self and home. Made by a lovely artist. Super cool third eye pins for your hat or lapel.
♥♥♥ Marfa Book Co. $-$$$
See website for current iteration!
MBCo is an art gallery, bookstore, printer, and publisher. Tim & Caitlin have supported Marfa makers big and small over the years.
♥♥♥ Moonlight Gemstones $-$$
Best Bet MON-SAT 10AM-5PM
Quintessential small-town rock shop that’s been around for decades. Opened in 1989. Paul creates custom handmade silver jewelry. The shop specializes in West Texas agates. Also features lapidary, fine silver-smithing, and fossils.
1001 W. San Antonio St.
432 729 4526
Stop & Read Books $-$$
MOST DAYS 11AM-4PM
Founded in 2020 with the mission to connect life-long readers with new and unique books.
317 W. San Antonio St.
Filth Marfa $$-$$$
Cool t-shirts, gifts, vintage posters, and home stuff.
1214 W San Antonio
Marfa Film Shop $-$$
MON-FRI 12-5PM, SAT 10AM-6PM
A tiny spot offering film stock and cameras for sale as well as film processing and other film-related retail items.
902 W. San Antonio St.
432 244 4682
The B-Side $-$$
Best Bet FRI-SUN 11AM-5PM
Resale, vintage, and vinyl. Plus affordable art including works by local artists. A super spot for second hand goods!
1306 W. San Antonio St.
buzzclubmarfa@gmail.com
Hey I Like It Here $-$$$
7 Days/Week 9AM-8PM
Apothecary, apparel, art, books, jewelry, objects, and sundries.
105 S. Highland Ave. inside the Hotel Saint George
Desert Veil $-$$$
FRI+SAT 1-5PM
Boutique offering linen clothing as shade from the sun. Also features photography, stone works, and works from local artists.
111 S. Dean St.
432 201 3113
The Marfa Store $-$$
Best Bet WED-SAT 1-3PM
Gifts, souvenirs, books, jewelry, and more. The apparel is my favorite part. If you're looking for a chill West Texas tee, this is your spot.
204 E. Dallas St.
Marfa Brand Soap Shop and Factory $-$$
THU+FRI 12-5PM, SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 10AM-1PM
Super Yummy Smelling Handmade Soaps! Plus Cool Home Goods.
213 S. Dean St. across from The Get Go
The Wrong Store $-$$$
WARM MONTHS MOST DAYS 12-5PM
COLD MONTHS FRI+SAT 12-5PM
Not an art gallery but an art store. Very cool objects and art.
110 N. Highland Ave.
Esperanza Vintage $$-$$$
THU-SUN 11AM-6PM
Vintage with a focus on natural fibers.
121 N. Highland Ave.
505 204 5729
Raba Marfa Vintage $$-$$$
WED-SUN 11AM-5PM
Super cute with a price tag! Clothing, jewelry, accessories, art, and apothecary.
1300 W. San Antonio St.
432 279 1110
Garza Marfa $$-$$$
FRI+SAT 1-5PM + By Appointment
Kind and talented owners. Desert-inspired furniture and textiles.
124 N. Highland Ave.
432 729 1946
Ranch Candy Marfa $-$$
7 Days/Week 11AM-3PM
Gift shop with western shirts and items from Texas.
215 N. Highland Ave.
Communitie $$-$$$
Best Bet WED-SAT 1-3PM
Fashion boutique with a price tag! By the designer John Patrick.
122 N. Highland Ave.
Skora Marfa $$-$$$
WED-SAT 10AM-5pm, SUN 10AM-2PM
Leather bags and goods designed and made in Marfa.
109 W Texas Street
Pronghorn $$-$$$
BEST BET THU-SAT 12-3PM
Art and vintage objects.
120 N. Highland Ave.
Texas Rose Marfa $-$$$
Vintage clothing, Western memorabilia, old pawn jewelry, art, and curiosities.
120 E. El Paso St.
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FESTIVALS
CineMarfa | MAY or JUNE
Annual boutique film festival distinguishes itself by featuring the intersection between film and visual art. Hosted during the first weekend of May.
Agave Festival | JUNE
Founded by Tim Johnson of Marfa Book Company in 2017. Agave Marfa celebrates the cultural diversity of the region and includes talks in the fields of anthropology, archeology, and botany as well as menus from local chefs and music that fits the destination (cumbia!).
Viva Big Bend | JULY
Annual country music festival hosted in the Alpine/Marfa/Fort Davis tri-county area during the last weekend in July. Dancing for days
Marfa Lights Festival | SEPTEMBER
Annual community festival with crafts, food, and music hosted by the Marfa Chamber of Commerce on the courthouse lawn during Labor Day weekend.
Trans Pecos Music Festival | SEPTEMBER
Annual music festival featuring music, art, and vendors. Hosted by El Cosmico during the last weekend in September.
Chinati Weekend | OCTOBER
Annual Open House at the Chinati Foundation features free viewing of permanent collections as well as related talks, screenings, and openings. Hosted during the second weekend of October.
Marfa Open | SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
Founded in 2015, Marfa Open is an annual 3-week-long artist-run and curated immersive arts festival. The main gallery and event space is a nonprofit gallery and community-driven art space in a former train depot. The space hosts events, exhibitions, and live shows, and provides living quarters and facilities for the MO Artist in Residence program (MO AiR).
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NECESSITIES
GOURMET GROCERIES
The Get Go $-$$$
Best Bet MON-SAT 10AM-8PM, SUN 10AM-6PM
208 S. Dean St.
432 729 3335
GENERAL NEEDS
7 Days/Week 7AM-8PM (SUN 8AM-7PM)
717 W. San Antonio St.
432 729 4375
BASIC NEEDS
Dollar General $
7 Days/Week 8AM-10PM
501 E. San Antonio St.
432 729 3024
CONVENIENCE STORES - FOOD IN A PINCH
Stripes Convenience Store (big) $
24/7 Coffee, food*, candy, oil, gas, beer until midnight
*Laredo Taco Company
109 E. San Antonio St.
Stripes Convenience Store (small) $
6AM-12AM Coffee, food*, candy, oil, gas, beer until midnight
*Subway Sandwich Shop
812 W. San Antonio St.
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LIQUOR & WINE
♥♥♥ Cactus Liquors $-$$
MON-SAT 11AM-9PM
Inside they are all about booze. Outside they are all about cactus, native plants, and garden necessities!
405 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 7070
Alta Marfa $-$$$
FRI 3-7PM, SAT 12-7PM
A small winery that makes unique wines with grapes grown by farmers in Texas and New Mexico.
1305 W. San Antonio St.
Marfa Wine Co. $-$$$
Spring/Summer March 15th MON+TUE 12-6PM, WED-SAT 12-9PM
Fall/Winter Oct 15th SUN-TH 12-6PM, FRI+SAT 12-7PM
A bottle shop and tasting room with a selection of natural wines.
303 El Paso St.
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BEAUTY & WELLNESS
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
Mira Marfa $$-$$$
Appointments available THU-MON 9AM-6PM
Offering skincare treatments and facials from a licensed medical esthetician. The shop offers clean beauty products and a wellness boutique.
105 E. Oak St. #4
Big Sky Yoga $-$$$
See website for schedule.
Yoga in Marfa!
105 E. Oak St. Studio 4
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PHARMACIES & CLINICS
Prescription Shop
MON-FRI 9:30AM-5PM
105 E. Oak St.
432 729 1800
Marfa Country Clinic
MON-FRI 8:30AM-5PM
105 E. Oak St.
432 729 3000
Marfa Community Clinic
MON+TUE, THU+FRI 8AM-12PM + 1-5PM
210 S. Summer St.
432 279 1800
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LAUNDROMAT
Tumbleweed Laundry
7 DAYS/WEEK 7:30AM-8PM
120 N. Austin St.
432 729 4033
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POST OFFICE
USPS
MON-FRI 8AM-4PM
100 N. Highland Ave.
432 729 4001
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COFFEE + ESPRESSO + JUICE
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
7 Days/Week 7:30AM-3PM
The Big Bend Sentinel newspaper was purchased in 2019. The paper continues, now also offering co-working space, coffee, food, and cocktails in the name of community-supported journalism. Located in the old funeral parlor (formerly Padres bar).
209 W. El Paso St.
Marfa Spirit Co. $-$$
Best Bet THU-SAT 12PM-LATE, SUN 10AM-3PM, MON 12PM-9PM
Sotol, Cocktails, Food*, & Tours**!
Awesome espresso machine concoctions + chips/salsa/queso always available.
*Check Instagram for menu updates!
320 W. El Paso St. @ the Godbold Feedmill
610-905-0071
Aster $$-$$$
WED-SUN 9AM-2PM
Super yummy breakfast + brunch with a price tag!
215 N. Highland Ave. - address is misleading
(located on W. Lincoln St. across from courthouse)
432 729 4500
Do Your Thing Coffee Shop $$
WED-MON 8AM-1PM
Strong coffee + very yummy gourmet toast with a price tag! Located inside The Lumberyard - enter through side gate.
201 E. Dallas St.
432 701 0501
Big Bend Coffee Roasters $-$$$
A coffee roaster, not a coffee shop. Locally owned roaster providing organic & fair trade coffee. Offers 20 single-origin coffees, carefully roasted in small batches every day.
510 West San Antonio Street
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DINING – BREAKFAST
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
*ALWAYS check Marfalist.org What’s Cooking
♥♥♥ Marfa Burrito $
Best Bet MON-SAT 6AM-2PM
Marfa locals Ramona and her kitchen crew are awesome humans who will speak to you in Spanish and make you a big burrito. Order The Primo. Rejoice. This experience is not for folks with fastidious foodie expectations. This experience is for humanitarians who care about supporting indigenous populations while eating perfectly fine burritos.
517 S. Highland Ave.
Buns N Roses
FRI-SUN 7AM-1PM
Mom and pop diner with a heart of gold!
1613 W. San Antonio St.
Cloudy's Desert Bistro $
Best Bet* SAT-SUN 9AM-2PM, MON 5:30-9PM
*Check Instagram for updates!
Food truck with tasty tacos, burgers, and more.
Located at El Cosmico
802 S. Highland Ave.
Aster $$-$$$
WED-SUN 9AM-2PM
Super yummy breakfast + brunch with a price tag!
215 N. Highland Ave. - address is misleading
(located on W. Lincoln St. across from courthouse)
432 729 4500
Hotel Saint George $-$$$
7 Days/Week 7:30-11AM
Front of house bar food + La Ventura Restaurant.
105 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 3700
DINING – LUNCH
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
*ALWAYS check Marfalist.org What’s Cooking
♥♥♥ Bordo Marfa $-$$
FRI-MON 11AM-3PM
A totally delicious Italian deli in Marfa! Brought to you by amazing humans. Must Eat at Bordo!
1210 W. San Antonio St.
♥♥♥ Marfa Burrito $
MON-FRI 6AM-2PM ish
Marfa locals Ramona and her kitchen crew are awesome humans who will speak to you in Spanish and make you a big burrito. Order The Primo. Rejoice. This experience is not for folks with fastidious foodie expectations. This experience is for humanitarians who care about supporting indigenous populations while eating perfectly fine burritos.
517 S. Highland Ave.
Bee's Hive Restaurant $-$$
BEST BET MON-SAT 11:30AM-2PM, WED-THU 6-9PM, FRI-SAT 6-10PM
True blue owner with a smile and a laugh that with make your day. Yummy food. Think burgers tacos enchiladas menudo. Featuring awesome artwork by Lesley Villareal of Love, Marfa.
300 W. San Antonio St.
432 295 2540
The Water Stop $$ 7 Days/Week 11AM-4PM + 6-11PM
Organic rotisserie chicken, roasted vegetables, fresh biscuits. Diner feel during the day with patio seating. Lounge + dinner spot in the evenings with a sweet boho vibe.
1300 W. San Antonio St.
Cloudy's Desert Bistro $
Best Bet FRI-SUN 9AM-2PM
Food truck with tasty tacos, burgers, and more.
Located at El Cosmico
802 S. Highland Ave.
Aster $$-$$$
WED-SUN 9AM-2PM
Breakfast + brunch with a price tag!
215 N. Highland Ave. - address is misleading
located on W. Lincoln St. across from courthouse
432 729 4500
Hotel Saint George $-$$$
7 Days/Week 11AM-2PM
Front of house bar food + La Ventura Restaurant.
105 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 3700
Marfa Para Llevar $-$$
7 Days/Week 11AM-8PM
To-go kitchen with pizza, wings, sandwiches, soups, salads. Outdoor patio.
113 S. Dean St.
LOUNGING LATE-AFTERNOON
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
*ALWAYS check Marfalist.org What’s Cooking
♥♥♥ Planet Marfa – Beer Garden $
7 Days/Week Open 3PM / Close SUN-THU 10PM, FRI 12AM, SAT 1AM
Nachos + Tacos + Snacks + Drinks
A beautiful outdoor wonderland for you to relax in. Ping pong, sometimes live music and dancing, always a mix of locals and visitors.
200 S. Abbott St.
432 386 5099
Marfa Spirit Co. $-$$
Best Bet THU-SAT 12PM-LATE, SUN 10AM-3PM, MON 12PM-9PM
Sotol, Cocktails, Food*, & Tours**!
Awesome espresso machine concoctions + chips/salsa/queso always available.
*Check Instagram for menu updates!
320 W. El Paso St. @ the Godbold Feedmill
610-905-0071
DAILY 7:30AM-11PM (WED+THU 10PM)
The Big bend Sentinel newspaper was purchased in 2019. The paper continues. Now offering co-working space, coffee, food, and cocktails in the name of community-supported journalism. Located in the old funeral parlor (formerly Padres bar).
209 W. El Paso St.
Bar Nadar $$
March-October
7 Days/Week 4-9PM
Hotel Saint George’s pool + hot tub. The grill serves Mexican fare.
Day passes may be purchased.
113 E. El Paso St.
432 729 3700
Hotel Saint George $$-$$$
7 Days/Week 7AM-11PM
Front of house bar food + La Ventura restaurant
Lounge seating across from the reception desk. Public bathrooms behind the elevators. Free wifi.
105 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 3700
Big Buddha Bakery $-$$
Best Bet FRI-SAT 5-9PM
Pre-orders and walk-ins. Wood-fired sourdough pizza, juice, bread, and appetizers.
109 East San Antonio Street
781 710 9248
DINING – DINNER
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
*ALWAYS check Marfalist.org What’s Cooking
♥♥♥ Convenience West $-$$
FRI-SAT 5-9PM (Or Sold Out)
Owned + operated with LOVE by local true blue human beings. Brisket BBQ joint on the west side of Marfa.
1411 W. San Antonio St.
♥♥♥ Planet Marfa Beer Garden $
7 Days/Week Open 3PM / Close SUN-THU 10PM, FRI 12AM, SAT 1AM
Nachos + Tacos + Snacks + Drinks
A beautiful outdoor wonderland for you to relax in. Ping pong, sometimes live music and dancing, always a mix of locals and visitors.
200 S. Abbott St.
432 386 5099
Margaret's $-$$
TUE-SAT 5-9:30PM
Located in the building that formerly housed both Stellina and Maiya's. Margaret's is an enjoyable dining experience.
103 N. Highland Ave.
432 729 2030
Jett’s Grill at The Paisano Hotel $-$$
7 Days/Week 2-9PM
Old world style hotel. James Dean + Elizabeth Taylor stayed at the Paisano during the filming of the Giant. Great photos line the walls of the mezzanine hallway in the hotel. Patio fountain-side dining.
207 N. Highland Ave.
432 729 3838
Bee's Hive Restaurant $-$$
Best Bet MON-SAT 11:30AM-2PM, WED-THU 6-9PM, FRI-SAT 6-10PM
True blue owner with a smile and a laugh that with make your day. Yummy food, think burgers tacos enchiladas menudo. Featuring awesome artwork by Shy Marfa.
300 W. San Antonio St.
432 295 2540
7 Days/Week 11AM-4PM + 6-11PM
Organic rotisserie chicken, roasted vegetables, fresh biscuits. Diner feel during the day with patio seating. Lounge + dinner spot in the evenings with a boho vibe.
1300 W. San Antonio St.
SUN + TUE-FRI 5PM-12AM, SAT 8PM-1AM
The Lost Horse Saloon resurrected a second time. This time under the nickname we gave it back in the golden days, "The Pony." High hopes! Marfa's local dive bar where ranch hands and hipsters unite. Rumor has it there's a kitchen serving up dinner.
306 E. San Antonio St.
Hotel Saint George $-$$$
7 Days/Week 5-10:30PM
Front of house bar food + La Ventura Restaurant.
105 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 3700
Bar Nadar $$
March-October
7 Days/Week 4-9PM
Hotel Saint George’s Pool + Grill serves Mexican fare.
Day passes may be purchased.
113 E. El Paso St.
432 729 3700
Cochineal $$$
Best Bet THU-SAT 5-9PM
Casual fine dining by reservation.
107 W. San Antonio St.
432 729 3300
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LIBATIONS
Recommended >>> call each business for updates on their operations!
♥♥♥ Planet Marfa Beer Garden $
7 Days/Week Open 3PM / Close SUN-THU 10PM, FRI 12AM, SAT 1AM
Nachos + Tacos + Snacks + Drinks
A beautiful outdoor wonderland for you to relax in. Ping pong, sometimes live music and dancing, always a mix of locals and visitors.
200 S. Abbott St.
432 386 5099
The Pony $
SUN + TUE-FRI 5PM-12AM, SAT 8PM-1AM
The Lost Horse Saloon resurrected a second time. This time under the nickname we gave it back in the golden days, "The Pony." High hopes! Marfa's local dive bar where ranch hands and hipsters unite. Rumor has it there's a kitchen serving up dinner.
306 E. San Antonio St.
Margaret's $-$$
TUE-SAT 5-9:30PM
Located in the building that formerly housed both Stellina and Maiya's. Margaret's is an enjoyable dining experience. Serves wine and beer (no tap, no liquor).
103 N. Highland Ave.
432 729 2030
Marfa Spirit Co. $-$$
Best Bet THU-SAT 12PM-LATE, SUN 10AM-3PM, MON 12PM-9PM
Sotol, Cocktails, Food*, & Tours**!
Awesome espresso machine concoctions + chips/salsa/queso always available.
*Check Instagram for menu updates!
320 W. El Paso St. @ the Godbold Feedmill
610-905-0071
Jett’s Grill at The Paisano Hotel $-$$
7 Days/Week 2-9PM
Patio fountain-side dining at a beautiful historic hotel.
207 N. Highland Ave.
432 729 3838
7 Days/Week 11AM-4PM + 6-11PM
Lounge + dinner spot in the evenings with a boho vibe. Organic rotisserie chicken, roasted vegetables, fresh biscuits. Diner feel during the day with patio seating.
1300 W. San Antonio St.
Hotel Saint George $-$$$
7 Days/Week 5-10:30PM
Front of house bar food + La Ventura Restaurant.
105 S. Highland Ave.
432 729 3700
Bar Nadar $$
March-October
7 Days/Week 4-9PM
Hotel Saint George’s Pool + Grill serves Mexican fare.
Day passes may be purchased.
113 E. El Paso St.
432 729 3700
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CLOSED
Magic Hour Marfa
Food Shark
Frama Coffee Shop
Stellina (Long Live Stellina)
Wienertown
Squeeze
Capri Lounge
Pizza Foundation
The Well
Hombres Boyz 2 Men
Mirth
Marpho
Maiya's
Padres
Grilled Cheese Parlor
IN THE PAST
Marfa Film Festival
Marfa Myths Festival
Bazaar Marfa
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