the Water Stop - American restaurant in Marfa - 1300 W San Antonio St, USA

One of the best dishes I had in 2023! My boyfriend and I were in Marfa for one night before heading into Big Bend, and the Water Stop was actually our backup dinner option. Luckily, our first pick didn’t work out. We ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and their seasonal soup to share. After one bite of the pasta I was no longer interested in sharing because it was so delicious. I don’t remember if the pasta came with grilled chicken or if I asked for it to be added, but it was juicy, tender and flavorful. The sauce was incredible and the cheese was a lovely texture. The soup was also tasty, but I was consumed by the pasta. This was on December 27, and with only 4 days left in the year, I can confidently say it was one of the best dishes I ate in 2023. The vibes are moody, the restaurant lit by candlelight and heated by a wood-fired stove. Super cozy and chill. They also have patio seating which I imagine would be great for brunch in the sunshine.

The inside of the restaurant is dark so it took me a few movements for my eyes to adjust but when it did I was surprised at how welcoming this place was. They had a Christmas tree up already and the place was heated by an antique wood burning stove. Nicely done. The service and food were on point. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Greeted us with a genuine smile and introduced the menu to us. I ended up getting a green chile cheeseburger and my wife an acorn squash and ginger soup. Our friends ordered an 8 oz steak raw (cooked correctly) and another green chile cheeseburger. The food tasted great and priced right. Highly recommended and we'll definitely be back if we're ever back in Marfa.

Place had a cute patio, though we sat inside on a very rainy fall day. Service was very friendly. The green chile cheeseburger was legit and well cooked on a soft bun. Cashew chicken rice dish was a nice healthy option, could use a bit more cashews and sauce.

Comfy restaurant with decent food that has better hours than most restaurants in town. The menu is limited but overall good. The cocktails are delicious. Service can be good, depending on your server. Of the many times I have been, it's always hit or miss on service. It's pleasant to sit outside during nice weather.

It did take a while for us to get served - we waited 20-30 minutes until someone came and took our order. BUT then the food came very quickly and it was one of the best meals I have ever had. The roasted beet appetizer was life changing as was the veggie burger. So good!!!!

Our group of 4 got the Jalapeño jelly feta burger. Absolutely did not disappoint, would totally recommend this place to anyone looking for a sit down restaurant experience with great drinks!

Coleyworld approved! 💜 Love love love! So happy with the food! We were surprised by the freshness of everything considering you’re kinda in the “middle of nowhere” but the food was better than a lot of what we get in Austin. Service was great too!

Pretty solid spot. The guacamole needed some help (salt + lime) but was still refreshing in the heat. The standout dish was the spring pasta...out of this world! I believe I've thought about the pasta since the day I had it almost two weeks ago. So, so delicious! Great outdoor patio area and cool space indoors. A bit of a walk from downtown but an easy bike ride.