Routes, Drive Times & Road Tips to Big BendBig Bend sits deep in far West Texas. Whether you’re coming from El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, choose the route that matches your arrival town and the part of the park you want...
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Lajitas, Texas Food and Drink
Candelilla Cafe
Candelilla Cafe is the fine-dining restaurant at Lajitas Golf Resort, 21701 FM 170, Lajitas, TX 79852. Open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 5:00 PM daily. After 5:00 PM, open only to members or registered guests of Lajitas Golf Resort and the Maverick Ranch RV Park, because of high occupancy and limited seating. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the dining room or on the outdoor patio, with panoramic views. The menu is diverse and changes with the season, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients when they are available. Dinner reservations are required after 5:00 PM. Call 432-424-5032. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead. A cancellation inside 24 hours, or a no-show, is $50 per person. This is a dining listing. Lodging at the resort is a separate place.
At a Glance
Location
21701 FM 170, Lajitas, Big Bend Texas
Hours
Open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 5:00 PM daily. After 5:00 PM, open only to members or registered guests of Lajitas Golf Resort and the Maverick Ranch RV Park, because of high occupancy and limited seating.
Explore More While You’re Here
Candelilla Cafe pairs naturally with some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend region.
Big Bend National Park
The West Entrance of Big Bend National Park is about 16 miles away, putting scenic drives, hiking, and canyon views within easy reach. From there the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Santa Elena Canyon, and the Chisos Basin are the usual first days in the park.
Terlingua Ghost Town
The historic Terlingua Ghost Town is about 11 miles away, with nearby dining and sightseeing that bring the area’s mining history to life. The old porches, the cemetery on the hill, and the nightly gathering at the Starlight Theatre are the usual finish to a Big Bend day.
Marathon
Marathon is about 75 miles away on US-90, a historic railroad town of galleries, lodging, and a quiet main street before the park. It is the usual overnight on the drive in from the east, and a good reset after days in the desert.
