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ALICE’S
209 W. El Paso
(432-729-4425)
Open Mon-Sat 6am-2pm. Closed Sun. Cash Only.
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(From February 2012) There’s nothing like good, inexpensive Tex-Mex. Alice herself either cooks or tends tables, and the whole staff seems related (if not by blood, then by time spent together). The menu is nothing fancy, just good taco salads, enchiladas, and an exceptional table salsa. Just don’t expect an amuse-bouche. |
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COCHINEAL
109 W. San Antonio (U.S. 90)
(432-729-3300)
Breakfast Thur-Sun 8:30-1. Dinner 7 nights 6-10.
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(From June 2011) Power menu meets power diners in an über-Marfa-cool space. Recent temptations included our favorite, the grilled rack of lamb, served on giant white beans with a leek-and-potato terrine, delectable in both flavor and presentation. This time we picked a bold fettuccine with asparagus, cannellini beans, and spicy chile flakes. With creamy, lemony mashers and braised brussels sprouts, the hickory-grilled swordfish proved as satisfying but without the fireworks. Cheers for the clever appetizer of peppery shrimp, bacon, grits, and a poached egg and for the dessert of bread pudding splashed with rum—spoons for all! Beer & wine. |
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MAIYA’S
103 N. Highland
(432-729-4410)
Dinner Wed–Sat 5–9:30. Closed Sun–Tue. Reservations recommended.
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(From January 2011) Maiya’s This urbane, high-desert refuge from the ordinary remains interesting and consistent, with smart menu tweaks to engage the regulars. Hearty beef and salmon entrées pleased us, but the scene stealer was a simple white bean salad in a balanced dressing of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and basil. A rich filet of wild coho came topped with an equally rich pistachio butter. Two riches make a wrong, right? Not in this case. The grilled tenderloin was also near perfect, but the accompanying raw beet and citrus salad was puckery sour. Bar. |
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PADRE’S
209 W. El Paso
(432-729-4425)
Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-midnight, Sat 11am-1am. Closed Sun. (sometimes open when an event is in town.)
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Cajun & Creole |
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(From January 2012) You could be forgiven for thinking Padre’s is just a funky music bar, since the first thing you see is a stage sprouting mike stands. But it is definitely worth dropping in for the bar food, which nods to both sides of the Sabine River with Cajun gumbos and Frito pie. We decided to sample the vegetarian curry, a really good combo of carrots, peppers, celery, and squash in coconut milk over rice. The menu called it moderately spicy—we shudder to contemplate very spicy. |
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SQUEEZE MARFA
215 N. Highland
(432-729-4500)
Open Tue-Sat 8-4, Sun 8-2. Closed Mon.
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Deli /
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(From January 2012) When you just want something light—smoothies, salads, sandwiches—this hole-in-the-wall should be your first choice. The lovely longitudinal patio and inside aisles are one-way only, but the ultra-trim Marfa customers fit right in (literally), crowding Squeeze Marfa’s postage stamp–size tables with yogurt parfaits, fresh fruit, granola, and waffles. |
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