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Sleek, intimate spot for an ever-changing menu of New American fare, along with outdoor seating.
Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 107 W San Antonio St, Marfa, TX 79843
Phone: (432) 729-3300
Website: http://www.cochinealmarfa.com/
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Reviews
Katie
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!
… moreMy 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!
Stacey Gonzalez
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.
… moreCaleb Lindner
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.
… moreD S Collier
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.
… moreKate Cooper
The finest dining in Marfa! Food was delicious, starting with homemade bread and spreads. Cochineal wine was uniquely sourced and bottled for the restaurant, I had the red wine, which was medium to full bodied and complimented the food well. An elegant setting, subdued lighting, attentive service. Would definitely recommend.
… moreMagdalena Mayer
Incredible food. Great service (Dallas was our server, she’s amazing)!
We read so many horror reviews and heard about town how the service is not great. Glad to report we experienced the opposite. The service was attentive without being overwhelming. Exactly there when you needed them and giving you space when enjoying the night.
We had the antilope tartare (I would get it again), pork and the steak for our mains and all was incredible and came out perfectly spaced out.
The dessert we had the date cake and that was good and decadent and the apple strudel that we did not care for at all.
… moreWe read so many horror reviews and heard about town how the service is not great. Glad to report we experienced the opposite. The service was attentive without being overwhelming. Exactly there when you needed them and giving you space when enjoying the night.
We had the antilope tartare (I would get it again), pork and the steak for our mains and all was incredible and came out perfectly spaced out.
The dessert we had the date cake and that was good and decadent and the apple strudel that we did not care for at all.
Chuck Seal
The food was great and the atmosphere really nice. I’d definitely recommend eating here and if fact will go back myself again the next time I’m in the area. But they should improve service practices…
…when they brought the bill it was only the little square device, no itemized printout, so I was not aware and they didn’t tell me that they included a 20% service fee (even though I was dining alone) and I tipped on top of that. So mildly infuriating to see that when I looked at the emailed receipt. Even if the service fee was listed on the menu, good practice is to remind diners when bringing the bill.
… more…when they brought the bill it was only the little square device, no itemized printout, so I was not aware and they didn’t tell me that they included a 20% service fee (even though I was dining alone) and I tipped on top of that. So mildly infuriating to see that when I looked at the emailed receipt. Even if the service fee was listed on the menu, good practice is to remind diners when bringing the bill.
John Mjoseth
We celebrated my birthday at this James Beard awardee during a week-long stay in Marfa. We’d intended to sit inside but given the mild temps and serenity of the courtyard–in contrast to the thumping music in the dining room–we elected to dine al fresco.
Based on reviews, we kicked things off with cocktails and a quarter-loaf of Cochineal’s highly-regarded bread. Our mains were delicious–the trout for my wife, the locally-raised beef for me. Without a doubt, one of the highlights was the gracious service by Dallas. She coached me through selecting a terrific sotol, guided us through the entrees and checked back in appropriately.
All in all, a very pleasant evening.
… moreBased on reviews, we kicked things off with cocktails and a quarter-loaf of Cochineal’s highly-regarded bread. Our mains were delicious–the trout for my wife, the locally-raised beef for me. Without a doubt, one of the highlights was the gracious service by Dallas. She coached me through selecting a terrific sotol, guided us through the entrees and checked back in appropriately.
All in all, a very pleasant evening.
Sandy Z
Wow wow wow! We showed up too early and with an extra person and the hostess was so accommodating! She ended up being our server for the whole night and we wouldn’t have it any other way! She was an absolute joy! Just a beautiful human being. The entire experience was great! The food omg! Omg! Just amazing! The drinks too! I loved the bread, the shrimp, the soup, and the bison with the mole sauce! Ugh they were nice enough to light the fire pit for us. It was great!
… moreChris Eyo
We were passing through Marfa looking for a nice sit down. The space is cute and quaint. Overall it was just missing that something to bump to 5 stars.
The food was good. I did enjoy everything I ate, but few dishes made me go… woah. The bread was good. The gazpacho was really good. The roasted vegetables were okay, they did not do anything that I thought was remarkable. Now the escargot…. I could’ve had another one of those. That was the star appetizer for me. 10 out of 10. If I had had some extra bread to dip in that sauce ooooo it was so good. Now… when they took the apps away, the stack of dishes did collapse and did get all over the floor and some of our clothes/bodies. No problem! I was not fazed at all, accidents happen. It did take them about 45 minutes to clean it up off, despite staff continuing to walk around/over the spillage. That was odd to me. We also hadn’t received our drinks until well into the appetizers, and not at the same time. That component of the service was a bit off to me, a little nonchalant. Next came the mains. For me the order of favorites went lamb > pasta > trout = risotto. All very good! I thought the entrees shined much more than the apps. I’d order any of the entrees again. I thought the cheapest one (a veg dish) being $30 was a bit high for what/how much it was, but the flavors were there, nonetheless. I was starting to see the James beard quality come out. Dessert I was holding on for something to WOW me. The bread pudding got the closest. The fruit puree was delicious and the cold cream paired with the warm bread was a perfect contrast. The date pudding didn’t do it for me, but I think that’s just because the flavor wasn’t for me personally. my friends loved it.
Overall, strong dishes. They were very good with being mindful of our various dietary restrictions/allergies. Service was a teeny bit clunky and the dishes were a smidge more expensive (e.g. $20 cocktail before tax + tip) than I would have priced them, but I would definitely go again and try some of the other dishes.
… moreThe food was good. I did enjoy everything I ate, but few dishes made me go… woah. The bread was good. The gazpacho was really good. The roasted vegetables were okay, they did not do anything that I thought was remarkable. Now the escargot…. I could’ve had another one of those. That was the star appetizer for me. 10 out of 10. If I had had some extra bread to dip in that sauce ooooo it was so good. Now… when they took the apps away, the stack of dishes did collapse and did get all over the floor and some of our clothes/bodies. No problem! I was not fazed at all, accidents happen. It did take them about 45 minutes to clean it up off, despite staff continuing to walk around/over the spillage. That was odd to me. We also hadn’t received our drinks until well into the appetizers, and not at the same time. That component of the service was a bit off to me, a little nonchalant. Next came the mains. For me the order of favorites went lamb > pasta > trout = risotto. All very good! I thought the entrees shined much more than the apps. I’d order any of the entrees again. I thought the cheapest one (a veg dish) being $30 was a bit high for what/how much it was, but the flavors were there, nonetheless. I was starting to see the James beard quality come out. Dessert I was holding on for something to WOW me. The bread pudding got the closest. The fruit puree was delicious and the cold cream paired with the warm bread was a perfect contrast. The date pudding didn’t do it for me, but I think that’s just because the flavor wasn’t for me personally. my friends loved it.
Overall, strong dishes. They were very good with being mindful of our various dietary restrictions/allergies. Service was a teeny bit clunky and the dishes were a smidge more expensive (e.g. $20 cocktail before tax + tip) than I would have priced them, but I would definitely go again and try some of the other dishes.