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May 29, 2018 | 09:51 AM

#31

Stud Duck

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Originally Posted by NowHere Man

If in Terlingua, and you want to experience a "real" place go to La Kiva!!! Real people, great food, drinks and music. Big Bend is beautiful!

It was on my to do list, after you mentioned it, but we rode threw wile they were closed, it was about 2:15 and they are closed from 2-5, it was a bummer but thanks for the tip.

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Originally Posted by 67Shuv

You owe it to yourself to look up Cowboy's steakhouse in Kerrville. Top notch place. I don't miss it when I'm out there.

Thanks, but by the time i checked in and read your post we were on the rode heading to Marfa, i will defiantly keep it in mind next time i am out that way.

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Originally Posted by Sierra977

Alpine is home of the simply incredible Reata Restaurant. Enjoyed that place ever since it moved in 1995 out of the after-hours cafeteria of Sul Ross University where it started. The pan-seared, pepper crusted tenderloin with port wine sauce in the best beef you will eat anywhere. Al Micaleff raises the beef on his own Clear Fork Ranch. And you really need to try the calf fries with cream gravy for an appetizer.
https://www.reata.net/alpine/

We were able to make this restaurant and man what a great suggestion, thanks Sierra977, Every thing on the menu looked great, we had the special that day which was a roast beef sandwich and a appetizer the Bacon Wrapped Crab Stuffed Jalapenos.

Fort Davis was a really nice ride around the park and the observatory is cool too, Thanks Hell hound! Also we tried breakfast at a little Mexican food restaurant called Lupita's Place, rite off the main drag in Fort Davis, it was very good.

Also, Mando's in Marfa has a very good breakfast, i will stop in again if ever back in the area, huge breakfast burritos! Its on the West end of town on 90 (thanks google)

It was really cool going somewhere i had never been, yet having a hand full of great tips from y'all's experiences, thanks for sharing!

Cbyway, how was your trip? Hope all is well.

Jun 3, 2018 | 06:37 PM

#32

almostakeeper

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4 of us do Big Bend every mid October. 3 days, 2 nights, and we always stay at the Hampton in Alpine. They lets us park our bikes under the entry canopy, classes up the place. It's pretty much centralized for all the riding. 2 years ago we did it during a heat spell, was mid 90's. Last year was on the cold side. Up at the Mcdonald Observatory it was 36. If your coming down to Texas in the decent riding months, besides big bend, put the 3 twisted sisters on your list.

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Nov 30, 2021 | 07:38 AM

#33

rossn2

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Unfortunately, never made it to Big Bend in 2018. Went on an Axis hunt and then to Nashville for CMA Fest. So, gonna try Mar 2022. Any recommendations that may have changed..

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Nov 30, 2021 | 04:50 PM

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pappy42

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Originally Posted by rossn2

Unfortunately, never made it to Big Bend in 2018. Went on an Axis hunt and then to Nashville for CMA Fest. So, gonna try Mar 2022. Any recommendations that may have changed..

If you are taking your wife or gf, I would recommend the Gage hotel.

Nov 30, 2021 | 07:41 PM

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Grandslam

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Good timing. I am planning next years ride the third week of April to the Hill Country, Big Bend, Tombstone, Rt 66 and Grand Canyon. Hope to see the blue bonnets blooming.