Chisos Mountains Lodge

Have eaten here for several years when camping in Chisos Basin. Decent menu choices, can provide gluten free meals, pricey due to location and general increase in food costs, but good quality food after a day of hiking. Not fancy as it's catering to campers and hikers. Great views from the large windows.

Restaurant opens for dinner at 4:30. We had to wait for a little bit. Views of the mountains are very nice. We had the barbecue plate with sausage and pulled pork plus the bacon wrapped fillet mignon with mashed potatoes and veggies. Sopapillas with ice cream for dessert. Everything tasted good and the service was fast and server was very nice.

First, the staff was excellent. They're very friendly and hospitable. Our server took very good care of us during a very busy lunch hour. The restaurant itself could stand a refreshing. While the bay windows provide an excellent view, I wouldn't be surprised if the curtains, blinds, tables, chairs and linoleum floor tiles (some were missing) are the same from the day they opened this restaurant. It has the feel of a multi-purpose auditorium where they can change the purpose of the restaurant to a dancing venue, or a theater, place to have a reception, or even an emergency shelter. As for the food, it's all pretty simple to prepare and served well. I bet after a long day of hiking or several days of camping, the food tastes pretty awesome. If you're looking for a place to eat that's one step above a cafeteria, this is the place.

Pretty good food, little pricy but it costs a lot to run this place I'd imagine. The actual dining area could be fantastic with some simple decor or styling updates. Service was okay, on the slower side, waiter forgot a few things but corrected right away. He was definitely trying and cared.

Excellent views paired with good food. The options are limited, mostly salads and burgers/wraps but all well prepared. Loved the Banditos burger, huge portion and very well put together. Place is usually crowded but once you are seated you get friendly service. Did I say, great views :