Reata Restaurant-Alpine, TX

We ate in the patio area, cause I had my dog with me. They came and took our drink order right away. When they brought our drinks they also bought a bowl of water for my dog. We had great service throughout the night and the food was excellent. One worker even brought some treats for my dog. Will definitely go back again.

I really wanted to love it, but the Chili Relleno entree was disappointing. The pepper itself was fried just right, but the filling could have easily been Velveeta. Don't get me wrong - I love Velveeta. But not by the forkfull. Hubs got chicken fried steak. It too was "fine". The patio was lovely and our server was terrific. The food just underwhelmed.

I highly recommend this restaurant. Only open during a limited time frame, make reservations if possible. The food here is better than great it is amazing. The quality of food here is high. The service is amazing and atmosphere is relaxing outside romantic inside. I am staring this place and coming again each time i am in Alpine Texas. Thank you for existing.

Reata is located in a renovated older home downtown Alpine. The patio is nicely decorated and murals are visible on the outer walls from the backward and through the windows. Indoor spaces have been well utilized to accommodate a large number of guests. The food is delicious. We went two days in a row, and everything we had was amazing. The multigrain biscuits and herb butter were mouth-watering. The jalapeño cilantro soup was creamy without being too rich. I liked the avocado chunks in the bottom. The bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños and grits were cheesy and flavorful. We had them both nights. The steak was cooked just right, the nachos were served with the cheese still melted, and the citrus chicken was tender and moist with a crispy crust. I had Mac and cheese the second night, and it was served on a hot skillet, so I had to let it sit a bit, but it was also creamy and cheesy. We had different servers each night, and one brought everything without asking while the other had to be asked (plates, drinks, etc), but everyone was polite and friendly. Will definitely go again next time I am in Alpine!