La Posada Milagro/Espresso Y Poco Mas
Open 7:30AM to 2PM daily | 2.2 mi
A local favorite and perfect starting point before entering the park, La Posada Milagro operates out of a mining ruin and offers a selection of coffee, tacos, sandwiches, smoothies, and more. Enjoy breakfast on the patio and watch the mountains come to life. Free Wi-Fi available.
Starlight Theatre
Open 5PM to 11PM daily | 2.2 mi
Operating as the heart of Terlingua Ghost Town, the Starlight Theatre is a historic venue known for its gourmet dining, drinks, and live music. Although its doors open at 5PM, the porch comes alive earlier with locals and wanderers strumming guitars and sharing stories. Reservations are only available for groups of eight or more, so arrive early during high season and on weekends. If there's a wait, enjoy souvenir shopping at the Terlingua Trading Company next door.
La Kiva Restaurant & Bar
Open 4PM to 12AM, closed Tue | 5.3 mi
Recently re-opened in the summer of 2023, La Kiva has historically been known to draw in both locals and tourists with its large underground space, live music, and cave-like architecture. The menu includes casual foods like burgers and sandwiches that taste great with their prickly pear margaritas.
DB's Rustic Iron BBQ
See hours online | 2.5 mi
Enjoy a large indoor/outdoor dining space, live music, and the best BBQ on this side of Texas. Great for large group orders, take-out, or dine-in. Great place to watch sports as they have TVs. They even offer mail order BBQ if you are missing a taste of Terlingua!
Taqueria el Milagro
Open Wed thru Sun 3PM to 9PM | 2.5 mi
Owned by La Posada Milagro, this dinner spot is BYOB and has outside dining with amazing mountain views. Enjoy the experience of an authentic taqueria with the best elote. You can grab beer, liquor, or wine 6 minutes down the road at Shot Time Liquors.
Long Draw Pizza
See hours online | 4.8 mi
The best pizza spot in town, where you can grab food to go for a night-in, or enjoy dining-in while watching sports on one of their many TVs. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and we recommend getting there early on weekends.
Bella Bean Coffee
Open 7AM to 11AM daily | 6.1 mi
Owned by Far Flung Outdoor Center, Bella Bean Coffee (previously Canyon Brew Coffee) is a quick stop for to-go coffee, freshly-baked kolaches and muffins, and delicious smoothies on your way to Big Bend National Park.
Lajitas Cafe, Saloon, Restaurant & Grocer
See website for hours | 15.2 mi
Lajitas Golf Resort has a variety of dining options, including Thirsty Goat Saloon that's open until 2AM on weekends and the General Store & Deli where you can grab to go picnic lunches on your way to Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Grocery
Open 7AM to 9PM weekdays & 8AM to 9PM weekends | 7.9 mi
Cottonwood General Store is the local grocer and stocks everything you will need, from groceries to toiletries. They are located on the way to Big Bend National Park.
