Food scene

So good - open daily
23 locals recommend
The Waterstop
1300 West San Antonio Street
23 locals recommend
So good - open daily
Open Tues - Sat - creative, friendly and tasty
11 locals recommend
Margaret's in Marfa
103 Highland Street
11 locals recommend
Open Tues - Sat - creative, friendly and tasty
Tasty breakfasts, and best baked goods outside of Europe - have to get there early for ham croissants.
23 locals recommend
Aster Marfa
215 Highland St
23 locals recommend
Tasty breakfasts, and best baked goods outside of Europe - have to get there early for ham croissants.
Get it while you can - open daily, always satisfies!
33 locals recommend
Marfa Burritos
515 S Highland Ave
33 locals recommend
Get it while you can - open daily, always satisfies!
A relaxing place to chill. Always coffee, sometimes lots more treats.
22 locals recommend
The Sentinel Marfa
209 W El Paso St
22 locals recommend
A relaxing place to chill. Always coffee, sometimes lots more treats.
quick coffee, serving up big bend roaster
31 locals recommend
Frama
120 N Austin St
31 locals recommend
quick coffee, serving up big bend roaster
Interesting wines by the bottle or glass. They are always adding to their offering and so welcoming! Tues - Sat. 1-7
7 locals recommend
Marfa Wine Co
303 E El Paso St
7 locals recommend
Interesting wines by the bottle or glass. They are always adding to their offering and so welcoming! Tues - Sat. 1-7
Most things you want to stock up on are here
48 locals recommend
The Get Go
208 S Dean St
48 locals recommend
Most things you want to stock up on are here
An amazing selection of all the things. Add fresh farm eggs and veggies, and vending machine for Marfa Meats, and it covers a lot of bases.
8 locals recommend
Cactus Liquors
405 S Highland Ave
8 locals recommend
An amazing selection of all the things. Add fresh farm eggs and veggies, and vending machine for Marfa Meats, and it covers a lot of bases.
Pick it up straight from the source. Some of the most tasty meats you've had. So many cuts available to bring home and throw on the grill.
Marfa Meats
18268 US 90
Pick it up straight from the source. Some of the most tasty meats you've had. So many cuts available to bring home and throw on the grill.
Some of the best coffee I've had - quality, creativity and science come together for the perfect cup. Call ahead and pick it up fresh. They even ship!
Big Bend Coffee Roasters
510 W San Antonio St
Some of the best coffee I've had - quality, creativity and science come together for the perfect cup. Call ahead and pick it up fresh. They even ship!

Fix that

Need something fixed - they probably have you covered.
Marfa Hardware
313 East San Antonio Street
Need something fixed - they probably have you covered.
If not Marfa Hardware - These guys will have it.
Morrison True Value Hardware
301 N 5th St
If not Marfa Hardware - These guys will have it.
Needing some support for living in the high desert? They probably have that.
Prescription Shop Marfa
105-2 E Oak St
Needing some support for living in the high desert? They probably have that.

Sightseeing

Donald Judd's influence initiated the art scene here. Minimalist form and use of space as art are both calming and inspiring. Get there early.
57 locals recommend
Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry Row
57 locals recommend
Donald Judd's influence initiated the art scene here. Minimalist form and use of space as art are both calming and inspiring. Get there early.
Small and thematic. Multidimensional showings and installations - experience what they are dishing out.
34 locals recommend
Ballroom Marfa
108 E San Antonio St
34 locals recommend
Small and thematic. Multidimensional showings and installations - experience what they are dishing out.
Hikes and botanical gardens in the desert - nice.
19 locals recommend
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
43869 TX-118
19 locals recommend
Hikes and botanical gardens in the desert - nice.
All about west Texas, historically - on the campus of Sul Ross
26 locals recommend
Museum of the Big Bend
400 N Harrison St
26 locals recommend
All about west Texas, historically - on the campus of Sul Ross

events

You never know what is going down here. A bunch of fun to be sure.
19 locals recommend
El Cosmico
802 S Highland Ave
19 locals recommend
You never know what is going down here. A bunch of fun to be sure.
Star parties - a thing to do.
22 locals recommend
McDonald Observatory
22 locals recommend
Star parties - a thing to do.

City advice

Don't miss

Mama Nina's

Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner - mmmm.... good
Don't miss

a ride down pinto canyon road

It is transporting.... especially when the desert is green....
Don't miss

Art and galleries & things are dispersed throughout the town

venture out and see what you find… or hear…
Don't miss

What's going on now

You never know what is going down here. Neither does anybody - happens pretty last minute and as it goes. Check out The Get Go and FRAMA for flyers about this weeks happenings and services in town. Also facebook has a number of open groups where people will list food/events in Marfa/Alpine/Terlingua/Marathon.
Customs and culture

Take it slow

Marfa is friendly - though we are not generally customer oriented. It's about a pace of life out here, and sharing an experience as it is offered. Enjoy. If you are used to expecting things to be open or to work a certain way - it may not be as fun an experience.... What wonders can be found? How much time will you give yourself to be here?
What to pack

Water

Drink more than you think you need. The desert will take the moisture from you. If you have a small humidifier, bring it with you for your bedroom at night. Salt water and gel nasal sprays are a godsend. Oils on your skin keep the water in better...