Guidebook for Marfa
Sightseeing
Gorgeous, historic building. If you've got the stamina, take the stairs up to the cupola for the best view in town.
Presidio County Courthouse
300 Highland StGorgeous, historic building. If you've got the stamina, take the stairs up to the cupola for the best view in town.
Restored hotel in the Spanish mission style. Cast members of Giant stayed here during the filming of the movie. Gift shop has souvenirs as well as some necessities like sunglasses and hats.
20 locals recommend
The Hotel Paisano
207 Highland StRestored hotel in the Spanish mission style. Cast members of Giant stayed here during the filming of the movie. Gift shop has souvenirs as well as some necessities like sunglasses and hats.
Food Scene
If the weather is nice, sit outside and have a cocktail by the fountain.
26 locals recommend
Jett's Grill
207 Highland StIf the weather is nice, sit outside and have a cocktail by the fountain.
Gorgeous interior and patio. Menu changes weekly. My recommendation: have artisan cocktails and dessert - date pudding! - at the bar or on the patio.
44 locals recommend
Restaurant Cochineal
107 W San Antonio StGorgeous interior and patio. Menu changes weekly. My recommendation: have artisan cocktails and dessert - date pudding! - at the bar or on the patio.
Espresso, smoothies, real lemonade, and Henry's ice cream! Free wifi, and you can do your laundry next door!
31 locals recommend
Frama
120 N Austin StEspresso, smoothies, real lemonade, and Henry's ice cream! Free wifi, and you can do your laundry next door!
Beautiful space. The owner has exquisite taste and empowered the right people to take the design reigns and make this a truly special place. Even the though the owner need not be there, she is onsite daily to ensure your experience is up to her standards. She's a truly kind person. The chef is exceptionally talented and you can have a very memorable and eclectic dining experience.
33 locals recommend
The Capri
603 W San Antonio StBeautiful space. The owner has exquisite taste and empowered the right people to take the design reigns and make this a truly special place. Even the though the owner need not be there, she is onsite daily to ensure your experience is up to her standards. She's a truly kind person. The chef is exceptionally talented and you can have a very memorable and eclectic dining experience.
This is the town favorite restaurant. The owner/operators are adored by patrons, as well as the staff. The hardest job to land in town is this place because no one quits... they love working there so much. The food is exceptional and the menu rotates seasonally.
29 locals recommend
Stellina
103 Highland StThis is the town favorite restaurant. The owner/operators are adored by patrons, as well as the staff. The hardest job to land in town is this place because no one quits... they love working there so much. The food is exceptional and the menu rotates seasonally.
Brunch and lunch. I've only had great experiences here. Rotisserie chicken, burgers, salads, quiche, biscuits, etc.
23 locals recommend
The Waterstop
1300 West San Antonio StreetBrunch and lunch. I've only had great experiences here. Rotisserie chicken, burgers, salads, quiche, biscuits, etc.
Shopping
Arts-centric bookstore, eclectic literature and poetry selection. Owners are fabulous people. PLEASE NOTE: The bookstore has moved to Dean Street, one block south of Hwy 90, across from the Get Go.
21 locals recommend
Marfa Book Company
300 S Highland AveArts-centric bookstore, eclectic literature and poetry selection. Owners are fabulous people. PLEASE NOTE: The bookstore has moved to Dean Street, one block south of Hwy 90, across from the Get Go.
Carefully curated shop with gorgeous and unusual finds, some from local creators. Jewelry, clothing, cards, soaps, records, and other exotica.
11 locals recommend
Freda
207 S Highland AveCarefully curated shop with gorgeous and unusual finds, some from local creators. Jewelry, clothing, cards, soaps, records, and other exotica.
Arts & Culture
Check out a huge Andy Warhol representation of the Last Supper. Only open weekends or by appointment.
6 locals recommend
Ayn Foundation Marfa
107 - 109 Highland StCheck out a huge Andy Warhol representation of the Last Supper. Only open weekends or by appointment.
A must-see for art travelers. Find out more about their tours by going to their website, chinati.org.
57 locals recommend
Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry RowA must-see for art travelers. Find out more about their tours by going to their website, chinati.org.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cowboy dive bar with a lot of charm. Check marfalist.org for special events. Food truck Salsa Puedes parks in their lot and serves up delicious Mexican food!
39 locals recommend
Lost Horse Saloon
306 E San Antonio StCowboy dive bar with a lot of charm. Check marfalist.org for special events. Food truck Salsa Puedes parks in their lot and serves up delicious Mexican food!
Essentials
Best grocery store in town by far! Staples, gourmet items, and specialty foods such as gluten-free and vegan items. A fabulous wine selection as well.
48 locals recommend
The Get Go
208 S Dean StBest grocery store in town by far! Staples, gourmet items, and specialty foods such as gluten-free and vegan items. A fabulous wine selection as well.