Food scene
A great place to have some food, sip a drink, or watch people in an open and beautiful environment. Reliable and regular hours daily.
27 locals recommend
Hotel Saint George
105 S Highland AveA great place to have some food, sip a drink, or watch people in an open and beautiful environment. Reliable and regular hours daily.
Para Llevar
203 E San Antonio StOnly a block away, it's a good go-to spot for some lunch!
Check out the coffee, tacos and interesting local wares at this repurposed, multi-use hub.
22 locals recommend
The Sentinel Marfa
209 W El Paso StCheck out the coffee, tacos and interesting local wares at this repurposed, multi-use hub.
Convenience West
1411 W San Antonio StAn awesome spot for west Texas BBQ!
Restaurant Cochineal
107 W San Antonio StA lovely upscale spot for an evening out. Make reservations.
Alta Marfa Wine Bar & Restaurant
Local vino and nibbles in a cozy and inviting setting.
Bordo: Fine Italian Goods
Fresh Italian done well. Go early.
Squeeze this place into your breakfast line up. Fresh baked goods and breakfast classics.
23 locals recommend
Aster Marfa
215 Highland StSqueeze this place into your breakfast line up. Fresh baked goods and breakfast classics.
Great wine and food in a beautiful setting. Located in the heart of town on Highland.
Margaret's in Marfa
Great wine and food in a beautiful setting. Located in the heart of town on Highland.
the Water Stop
Simple food done well with a full bar.
Angel's Restaurant
Simple local joint with yummy food and great value.
If you are over in Alpine, this is a great spot for the staples at lunchtime.
Spicewood at Quarter Circle 7 Hotel
2612 US-90If you are over in Alpine, this is a great spot for the staples at lunchtime.
Sightseeing
A fun and interesting sight to see with the family or friends, make an evening of it!
35 locals recommend
Marfa Lights Viewing Area
U.S. 90A fun and interesting sight to see with the family or friends, make an evening of it!
Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry RowThe home of Donald Judd's large-scale work.
A classic hotel that boasts to have been the host to the cast of GIANT during filming in the 1950's.
20 locals recommend
The Hotel Paisano
207 Highland StA classic hotel that boasts to have been the host to the cast of GIANT during filming in the 1950's.
McDonald Observatory Visitors Center
3640 Dark Sky DrPresidio County Courthouse
300 Highland StA nice walk for a bottle of wine and a hang outside. One of the original “glamping resorts”, it’s worth a gander and a few obligatory photos.
19 locals recommend
El Cosmico
802 S Highland AveA nice walk for a bottle of wine and a hang outside. One of the original “glamping resorts”, it’s worth a gander and a few obligatory photos.
Beautiful old classic with storied grounds and historical architecture.
10 locals recommend
Gage Hotel
Highway 90WBeautiful old classic with storied grounds and historical architecture.
Worth a few hour visit and just a quick trip over in Alpine.
26 locals recommend
Museum of the Big Bend
400 N Harrison StWorth a few hour visit and just a quick trip over in Alpine.
It’s a day trip from Marfa, so leave early and get back in time for sunset!
89 locals recommend
Big Bend National Park
It’s a day trip from Marfa, so leave early and get back in time for sunset!
For Kids
Coffield Park
Dairy Queen
704 W San Antonio StTravis E Self Park
300 E Oak StMarfa Public Library
115 E Oak StAn hour drive, but well worth it.. make a reservation and pile the kids in the car. You’ll thank us later.
25 locals recommend
Balmorhea State Park
9207 TX-17An hour drive, but well worth it.. make a reservation and pile the kids in the car. You’ll thank us later.
Twin cinemas just a short car ride away over in Alpine. Call ahead for showtimes.
10 locals recommend
Rangra Theatres
109 E Holland AveTwin cinemas just a short car ride away over in Alpine. Call ahead for showtimes.
Fishing, swimming, picnicking… the options are many at this quaint little beauty just south of Marathon.
Post Park
Fishing, swimming, picnicking… the options are many at this quaint little beauty just south of Marathon.
Sweet little spot to pick up some light or not-so-light reading for enjoying on your patio.
STOP & READ BOOKS
Sweet little spot to pick up some light or not-so-light reading for enjoying on your patio.
Coffee
Big Sandy Coffee
Great locals hang with friendly service and good coffee.
Quirky bakery with unique atmosphere and house made goodies. (Old “Do Your Thing” location)
Bitter Sugar
Quirky bakery with unique atmosphere and house made goodies. (Old “Do Your Thing” location)
Mutual Friends Coffee
Cute little spot to meet a friend or make one.
Bar / Tasting Room
A local bar for a stiff drink, interesting conversation, and watching an ecclectic mix of people.
39 locals recommend
Lost Horse Saloon
306 E San Antonio StA local bar for a stiff drink, interesting conversation, and watching an ecclectic mix of people.
Lots of locals doing local things whilst imbibing local spirits. Bring your dog and your personality!
Marfa Spirit Co.
Lots of locals doing local things whilst imbibing local spirits. Bring your dog and your personality!
If you catch the opportunity when it’s open, grab a nice cocktail and enjoy the beautiful design.
33 locals recommend
The Capri
603 W San Antonio StIf you catch the opportunity when it’s open, grab a nice cocktail and enjoy the beautiful design.
Gym
The ideal setting if you want to squeeze in a workout on holiday! Grab a pass at the hotel.
Saint George Fitness
The ideal setting if you want to squeeze in a workout on holiday! Grab a pass at the hotel.
Groceries & Sundries
Only a few blocks away, this well-known bodega has a curated selection of most essentials.
48 locals recommend
The Get Go
208 S Dean StOnly a few blocks away, this well-known bodega has a curated selection of most essentials.
Lowe's Market
The largest grocery in Marfa, it has a decent selection of necessities.
A Natural Grocery store, this location over in Alpine is great for finding items you can’t get in Marfa.
17 locals recommend
Blue Water Natural Foods Alpine Texas
Texas 118A Natural Grocery store, this location over in Alpine is great for finding items you can’t get in Marfa.
Stellar selection of spirits, as well as beer, well curated and displayed. Grab the goodies or a few landscape items.
8 locals recommend
Cactus Liquors
405 S Highland AveStellar selection of spirits, as well as beer, well curated and displayed. Grab the goodies or a few landscape items.