La Posada Milagro/Espresso Y Poco Mas
Breakfast & Lunch | 2.2 mi
A local favorite before heading to the park, La Posada Milagro serves coffee, tacos, sandwiches, and smoothies in a mining ruin. Enjoy breakfast on the patio with mountain views and free Wi-Fi.
Starlight Theatre*
Dinner | 2.3 mi
At the heart of Terlingua Ghost Town, the historic Starlight Theatre offers gourmet dining, drinks, and frequent live music. Doors open at 5 PM, but the porch fills earlier with locals and travelers sharing stories. Reservations are only for groups of 8+, so arrive early on weekends. While you wait, browse souvenirs at the Terlingua Trading Company next door.
DB's Rustic Iron BBQ*
Lunch & Dinner | 2.5 mi
Enjoy some of the best Texas BBQ, including brisket, ribs, turkey, sausage, and pulled pork. Perfect for groups, take-out, or dine-in, with TVs to catch a sports game.
Taqueria El Milagro
Dinner | 2.5 mi
This BYOB dinner spot offers outdoor dining with mountain views and authentic taqueria fare, including top-notch elote. Grab drinks nearby at Shot Time Liquors.
Venga
Breakfast & Lunch | 2.9 mi
An artsy café offering sit down and grab-n-go food, including smoothies, coffee, sandwiches, fajitas, salads, and more. Shop local artwork on the walls. Free Wi-Fi.
Long Draw Pizza*
Dinner all week, Lunch offered Saturday & Sunday | 5.4 mi
The best pizza spot in town, perfect for takeout or dining in while watching sports on multiple TVs. Indoor and outdoor seating available—arrive early on weekends.
El Gordo's Grill
All Day | 7.1 mi
A favorite food truck serving birria tacos, barbacoa quesadillas, brisket tortas, and more.
Candelilla Cafe
All Day | 15.2 mi
Located at Lajitas Golf Resort, the cafe gained a new chef in July 2024, and now offers an even more tasty southwestern cuisine with stunning golf course views.
Milky Way Treats
Weekends | 2.2 mi
An ice cream cart in the heart of Terlingua Ghost Town, serving delicious baked goods and soft serve ice cream to-go.
Grocery
See hours online | 7.9 mi
Cottonwood General Store is the local grocer and offers a great selection of food and other supplies. If you need a specific meat or produce for a planned recipe, we recommend stopping at the larger grocers in Alpine or Presidio on your drive into Terlingua. Cottonwood is located right outside Big Bend National Park's western entrance.
Shot Time Liquors
See hours online | 6.2 mi
Just down the road, find a full selection of alcohol, including mezcal, Texas beer, and more.
*Experience Terlingua nightlife with regular live music and friendly gatherings at these locations during peak seasons.
