A bit more Marfa

Marfa Burrito

It would have gone a bit more smoothly if either of us spoke a bit more Spanish but we ended up with a couple of great burritos for lunch. For me, egg and chorizo all scrambled together and wrapped in that perfectly textured soft shell.  For Kent, their Primo burrito with beans, potato, onion, tomato, salsa and cheese.   It was worth the clumsy ordering process.

The 1886 courthouse. Courthouse Comp_0085 It is not ornate but it shows off impressive workmanship and attention to detail.Courthouse stairs comp_0075 Courtroom Comp_0078  The dome provides a nice high perch for a panoramic view of the desert.  The weather didn’t cooperate here either but it was still worth the trip up.

The historic Paisano Hotel

The 1930 main lobby shows off lots of tile and brass hardware detail are so Mexican/southwest. It was and still is an impressive sight.

What did we save for next time?   The Grilled Cheese Parlour.  They are only open Fiday and Saturday nights 9:30PM til “late”.  I’m going to try one of their goat chees sandwiches!

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