Rio Bravo - Terlingua

We attempted to visit this restaurant last week while on vacation at Big Bend National Park. Initially, we had difficulty locating it because the Yelp map directed us to a different spot, although we were able to see the actual restaurant on our Apple Maps. When we finally reached the area, we discovered that the sign had been removed and the restaurant was closed, likely for renovations. Just a heads up—before you make the trip from the park, it might be wise to call ahead and check if they've reopened, as I’m not sure how long they will be closed.

Rio Bravo is currently undergoing a complete renovation and is scheduled to reopen by the beginning of October 2021. The updates promise to be a significant improvement both inside and out!

We visited for lunch, but unfortunately, the restaurant is currently closed for construction. There's no information available about when it will reopen.

The best home-style Mexican food I've had in a long time! The steak tips with Verde sauce were excellent.

The food was genuinely authentic and somewhat different from what I grew up with, but I had a feeling it would be fantastic. I wasn't disappointed at all. They close at 7 PM due to COVID restrictions. It's a small, family-run establishment, which is exactly my kind of place. The staff was very friendly. We attempted to dine here twice before finally making it back to town in time. I highly recommend giving it a try!