Cochineal

“What an incredible experience!!! I want to move to Marfa, just so I can eat here every weekend 😂 The chef, Alexandra Gates, welcomes and actually seats you herself - wow! She goes over the menu with you and she’s so kind and warm. She pays attention to every detail and makes every dish and drink special and unique. Truly the highlight of our trip to Marfa. My partner and I actually ate there our first night in town and ended our trip with that being our last meal. We also made a mistake and canceled our reservation for Saturday evening thinking maybe we could just walk in because we weren’t sure when we would get back from Ft. Davis that day. They were sooo busy! As they should be! But Alexandra made sure we were able to be seated! How kind! But definitely get a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night! The waitstaff is also incredibly welcoming and friendly! Highly recommend this amazing restaurant if you’re ever in Marfa!”

“Dined here to celebrate our anniversary. Very cool experience. The chefs menu was unique and delicious. Had some of their exclusive wine and we loved it. Be prepared to spend some money but a must try when visiting Marfa.”

“Absolutely delicious. Drove 6 hours to eat here after watching A chef Babish on YouTube. I was not disappointed. My husband and I chose the Chefs menu with the drink pairings, and for two hours I was in heaven. The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and cozy, perfect date night. Our server Robert was fantastic. He explained each course beautifully. The food was incredible. Best meal I've ever had in my entire life. Highly recommend.”

“Cochineal delivers an incredible dining experience, and to pull this off in a small West Texas town is nothing short of magic. I first came here 15 or so years ago and the imagination and creativity were impressive. Under the current ownership the experience fully delivers and then some. Nilgai tartare. Lions mane croquettes (no lions were harmed). Carefully selected wine list - next level. Manhattan restaurants struggle to deliver this kind of experience and Marfa does not have one. single. stop light. Cochineal is a mirage in the Chihuahuan desert that manifests as reality when you walk in.”

“This was recommended by a friend and I was glad to be in town while it was open. The food was excellent - but don’t make the mistake I did and get the most boring thing on the menu (roast chicken). It was excellent but I think I would have had a better experience with a different choice. My partner had the steak and it was great, strong mesquite flavor. Highly recommend the bread and the croquettes. Only downside was the outdoor dining; it didn’t have a great vibe. Sitting in a gravel alley, in the hot sun, with no music was lame. We had a dog with us or would have sat inside.”