Location: Terlingua
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Most Popular Southwestern food in Terlingua, Texas, United States
Reviews on Southwestern food in Terlingua, Texas, United States. Terlingua (/tərˈlɪŋɡwə/ tər-LING-gwa) is a mining district and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Brewster County, Texas, United States. It is located near the Rio Grande and the villages of Lajitas and Study Butte, Texas, as well as the Mexican village of Santa Elena. The discovery of cinnabar, from which the metal mercury is extracted, in the mid-1880s brought miners to the area, creating a city of 2,000 people. The only remnants of the mining days are a ghost town of the Howard Perry-owned Chisos Mining Company and several nearby capped and abandoned mines, most notably the California Hill, the Rainbow, the 248, and the Study Butte mines. The mineral terlinguaite was first found in the vicinity of California Hill.
Things to do in Terlingua
1. Starlight Theatre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1039 reviews
Reviewed By brianlO49YN
The building has good character. The food is terrific. I had the filet mignon grilled with mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. It was very good. My wife had the Pancho Villa Chicken Sandwich. It is grilled chicken with Pico de Gallo and pepper jack cheese. I know it's crazy but I liked her sandwich better than the steak and the steak was terrific. My wife also had a mixed drink they call The Scorpion. It is made with Hacienda Sotol (an alcohol made from the sotol plant). Very strange flavor but a very good flavor. Give it a try, u won't be disappointed.
2. Chili Pepper
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By lroberts1228
A planned stop here to eat after leaving Big Bend NP. I ordered the chicken strips with fries, toast, and gravy. Nothing outstanding. My travel companions had varying degrees of opinion on there orders. I would probably try another option in the area if I were passing through again.
3. High Sierra Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By adelethevegan
I love this place. My family and I always travel to Big bend for vacation every spring break, and this place is almost always packed to the gills but is a great experience. Live music, rooftop outdoor bar, dogs roaming, the whole nine yards. The food is awesome and the service never lets me down.
4. Rio Bravo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By RoamingRobin
Friendly service: owners daughter. Cann't really advise on the quality of the food as Mexican food is a bit of an unknown quanity for us. Felt it was good and honest place. Inside a bit gloomy.
