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la Kiva Restaurant & Bar

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Newly restored semi-subterranean hideaway with rock walls, great drinks, and live music. Please visit us at http://la-kiva.com.

Story

Constructed in the early ‘80s, the now legendary La Kiva cave restaurant and bar resides on approximately 24 acres of prime real
estate right on Hwy 170 at Terlingua Creek, at the center of Terlingua, TX, a great desert vacation destination just outside of
Big Bend National Park.

La Kiva was the brainchild of Gilbert Felts, an irreverent and eccentric Texan given to excess who passed away in 1989. This sprawling bar was then owned by Gil’s nephew, Glenn Felts, since 1991. A party mecca for locals and a “must-see” for tourists, La Kiva is where you’ll find great live music, cold beer, stout drinks
and award-winning barbeque, at the place GQ magazine calls "the #1 most bizarre bar you must visit before you die”!

The bar and restaurant are currently under new ownership, and have undergone extensive restoration.

Address: 23220 Farm to Market 170, Terlingua, TX 79852, USA
Phone: (432) 371-2250
State: Texas
Zip Code: 79852


Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Beer & pizza were just right after a day exploring the park. There was live music and a nice crowd. We enjoyed the patio but the cavelike inside is worth checking out. Friendly staff and we had a nice chat with the owner--fascinating guy. Would recommend!
9 years ago (20-10-2017)
This place was pretty good! We got there kinda late, around 815. We almost had the place to ourselves. Waitress was friendly and was very accommodating of my gluten and dairy intolerances. They cook everything in either butter, olive oil, coconut oil, or sesame oil according to their menu so I asked for olive oil. Steak was cooked like I asked and even the veggies were good! The side salad was fresh. My husband ordered a burger, and he ate it before I could get a halfway decent picture. He said it was good though. We were pleasantly surprised by this place. Would definitely return.
9 years ago (16-09-2017)
More than pleasantly surprised at the Quality and quantity at this place. The inside surroundings definitely make up for the location of it being in the middle of the desert. Although, service could have been a little better, the waitress was super friendly. Overall we had a very good time and we'll definitely be back.
9 years ago (11-08-2017)
After reading reviews before going I was hesitant to go but finally did. We walked around from the parking lot to the patio with our dogs. My husband went inside to let a waitress know we were outside. Lindsay took our drink order in a friendly manner and brought us our drinks promptly. There were two other dogs off leash so we let our Silvia off leash or she'd bark to no end. All was well. Placed our dinner order of steaks. While we were waiting, John the owner came to our table and had a pleasant conversation with us. During this time Lindsey kept our waters refilled and let us know about how much longer it would be for our food. Once our steaks came out (not a long wait at all) John moved on to another table allowing us to eat. Other patrons at the next table and us enjoyed another great conversation over our meals and left satisfied. I would recommend asking for Lindsey as your waitress - she is all smiles, great service, and is busting her rump to be a great waitress! When we visit again in Feb'18, we will definitely come for a meal again!
10 years ago (19-04-2017)
Food ok but service and atmosphere was depressing. Could be so much more but you're going to have to get better people working there.
9 years ago (03-10-2017)
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