Highland Adobe Guide to Marfa
Food scene
Pick up a coffee or a cocktail , a plate of tacos or pozole, and a copy of the local newspaper (The Sentinel) and sit out on the patio at this beautifully restored building in town. Pick up some home goods or gifts by local artists and makers in the front space near the bar.
22 locals recommend
The Sentinel Marfa
209 W El Paso StPick up a coffee or a cocktail , a plate of tacos or pozole, and a copy of the local newspaper (The Sentinel) and sit out on the patio at this beautifully restored building in town. Pick up some home goods or gifts by local artists and makers in the front space near the bar.
Do Your Thing makes the perfect coffee, latte, matcha, flat white, you name it. Sit inside by their indoor fireplace and choose from their menu of beautifully topped toasts, like the Solidarity Toast made with avocado, tahini, and za'atar, or the Nothing Honey Toast with organic almond butter, honey, and salt. All the toasts are made on the most incredible homemade sourdough.
19 locals recommend
Do Your Thing Coffee
201 E Dallas StDo Your Thing makes the perfect coffee, latte, matcha, flat white, you name it. Sit inside by their indoor fireplace and choose from their menu of beautifully topped toasts, like the Solidarity Toast made with avocado, tahini, and za'atar, or the Nothing Honey Toast with organic almond butter, honey, and salt. All the toasts are made on the most incredible homemade sourdough.
For a special meal, we recommend a reservation at Cochineal, where you can enjoy an incredible multi-course menu of seasonal, local ingredients.
44 locals recommend
Restaurant Cochineal
107 W San Antonio StFor a special meal, we recommend a reservation at Cochineal, where you can enjoy an incredible multi-course menu of seasonal, local ingredients.
Jett's Grill serves up classic dishes in their historic patio and bar made famous by the actors (James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and Dennis Hopper) who stayed here while filming the movie Giant. They make an amazing burger (aptly called the Giant Burger) and a great margarita.
26 locals recommend
Jett's Grill
207 Highland StJett's Grill serves up classic dishes in their historic patio and bar made famous by the actors (James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and Dennis Hopper) who stayed here while filming the movie Giant. They make an amazing burger (aptly called the Giant Burger) and a great margarita.
Para Llevar is a great local spot to pick up a pizza from the to go window. They also offer a rotating menu of specials all centered around their wood burning grill. Inside you'll find a small grocery stocked with plenty of road trip essentials.
12 locals recommend
Para Llevar
203 E San Antonio StPara Llevar is a great local spot to pick up a pizza from the to go window. They also offer a rotating menu of specials all centered around their wood burning grill. Inside you'll find a small grocery stocked with plenty of road trip essentials.
Marfa Burrito is a must stop for any trip to Marfa. Their small but mighty selection of breakfast burritos (which are surprisingly huge) will leave you full and happy. Bring cash and be sure to tip after you order at the window!
33 locals recommend
Marfa Burritos
515 S Highland AveMarfa Burrito is a must stop for any trip to Marfa. Their small but mighty selection of breakfast burritos (which are surprisingly huge) will leave you full and happy. Bring cash and be sure to tip after you order at the window!
The Get Go's selection of gourmet pantry items and produce will make any chef happy. We love their carefully curated selection of pantry items you wouldn't expect to have access to in the desert!
48 locals recommend
The Get Go
208 S Dean StThe Get Go's selection of gourmet pantry items and produce will make any chef happy. We love their carefully curated selection of pantry items you wouldn't expect to have access to in the desert!
Just down the block from Highland Adobe you'll find some of the best freshly baked pastries you've ever had. In addition to their wide selection of heavenly baked goods, they have breakfast and brunch items like bagels & lox, steel cut oatmeal, pancakes, and a great burger.
23 locals recommend
Aster Marfa
215 Highland StJust down the block from Highland Adobe you'll find some of the best freshly baked pastries you've ever had. In addition to their wide selection of heavenly baked goods, they have breakfast and brunch items like bagels & lox, steel cut oatmeal, pancakes, and a great burger.
Named after Marfa's origins as a water stop along the train route, The Water Stop is famous for their perfectly prepared rotisserie chicken. They also offer a wide selection of inventive cocktails, generous plates of food for both dinner, lunch, and brunch, and a lovely patio.
23 locals recommend
The Waterstop
1300 West San Antonio StreetNamed after Marfa's origins as a water stop along the train route, The Water Stop is famous for their perfectly prepared rotisserie chicken. They also offer a wide selection of inventive cocktails, generous plates of food for both dinner, lunch, and brunch, and a lovely patio.
You can't miss Food Shark, a lunch-only food truck serving up amazingly fresh Mediterranean fare, surrounded by old cars and a few buses.
29 locals recommend
FOOD SHARK
909 W San Antonio StYou can't miss Food Shark, a lunch-only food truck serving up amazingly fresh Mediterranean fare, surrounded by old cars and a few buses.
Located in the historic Godbold building, the Marfa Spirit Co is a distillery offering incredible sotol cocktails, food, and an amazing communal atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
the marfa spirit co.
320 West El Paso StreetLocated in the historic Godbold building, the Marfa Spirit Co is a distillery offering incredible sotol cocktails, food, and an amazing communal atmosphere.
Located a few blocks down Highland, Margaret's is a welcome newcomer to Marfa, located in the historic Brite building. Margaret's serves up elevated American classics and wine in this cozy space. Don't skip out on the hot fudge sundae!
11 locals recommend
Margaret's in Marfa
103 Highland StreetLocated a few blocks down Highland, Margaret's is a welcome newcomer to Marfa, located in the historic Brite building. Margaret's serves up elevated American classics and wine in this cozy space. Don't skip out on the hot fudge sundae!
Sightseeing
Be sure to visit the Chinati website for first time visits to get information on how to view Donald Judd's incredible site specific works, as well as works from Dan Flavin, Carl Andre, Ingólfur Arnarsson, Ilya Kabakov, John Chamberlain, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Irwin, among others.
57 locals recommend
Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry RowBe sure to visit the Chinati website for first time visits to get information on how to view Donald Judd's incredible site specific works, as well as works from Dan Flavin, Carl Andre, Ingólfur Arnarsson, Ilya Kabakov, John Chamberlain, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Irwin, among others.
Ballroom Marfa is an incredible non-collecting contemporary art museum housed in a 1920s-era ballroom and is free and open to the public. With generous support from individuals and foundations, Ballroom commissions new site-specific and site-inspired projects and gives artists and musicians the opportunity to engage with the magnificent landscape of the Big Bend.
34 locals recommend
Ballroom Marfa
108 E San Antonio StBallroom Marfa is an incredible non-collecting contemporary art museum housed in a 1920s-era ballroom and is free and open to the public. With generous support from individuals and foundations, Ballroom commissions new site-specific and site-inspired projects and gives artists and musicians the opportunity to engage with the magnificent landscape of the Big Bend.