Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita and Brisket Nachos
by the Starlight Cantina, Terlingua, Texas, USA
After a day of hiking and exploring in the famous Big Bend National Park in far western Texas on the USA-Mexican border, we stopped in at the Starlight Cantina in tiny Terlingua, Texas for brisket and queso nachos and a delicious prickly pear cactus margarita.
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| nachos with queso, pico de gallo, and beef brisket |
This delicious appetizer starts with a sturdy base of thick-cut tortilla chips served alongside a bowl of succulent, smoky beef brisket that practically melts in your mouth. The chili-infused queso (made from rich, delicious, melted cheese) that comes with the chips and brisket is served with a portion of pico de gallo—bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp onion, chili, cilantro, and lime juice. Served hot and ready for devouring, these nachos are meant to be shared among friends and loved ones because the portion is huge!
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| Starlight Cantina famous brisket queso, Terlingua, Texas, USA |
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Grab your plate and a frosty beer or a tangy margarita, and stake a claim on the front patio, with the awe-inspiring Chisos Mountains serving as your backdrop.
Starlight Cantina's signature drink is their famous prickly pear cactus margarita!
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| prickly pear cactus margarita at the Starlight Cantina |
This spectacular prickly pear cactus margarita is a refreshing and colorful twist on the classic tequila cocktail. It features a bright pink syrup made from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus, which grows in the desert regions of the Southwestern United States. The syrup has a sweet and tangy flavor that resembles a mix of watermelon and bubble gum.
The best place in Texas to enjoy this delicious drink is the Starlight Theatre Restaurant and Saloon in Terlingua, Texas. This restaurant is located near the visitor's center of Big Bend National Park and offers a variety of dishes, drinks, and live music. Their prickly pear cactus margarita is made with premium tequila, fresh lime juice, and a signature homemade prickly pear syrup. It is served in a large glass with a salted rim and a lime wedge. The drink has a vibrant pink color and a fruity and refreshing taste that complements the spicy and savory food on the menu. If you are looking for a unique and tasty way to quench your thirst in the desert, you should try this prickly pear cactus margarita in the cantina on the patio of the famous Starlight Theatre restaurant in Terlingua, Texas.
Location
The Starlight Cantina is located just outside of the Starlight Theater, and old cinema-cum-restaurant, considered to be the best spot for dining in all of Terlingua. Sit outside, order a drink or three, and enjoy the sunny desert weather.
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| Pacifico Beer at the Starlight Cantina, Terlingua, Texas, USA |
You can find the Starlight Cantina in downtown Terlingua at:
Menu
Check out the menu for the Starlight Theater (and great travel information for visiting the Terlingua Ghost Town) on the Starlight Theater website:
The Starlight Theatre Restaurant and Saloon has the best food and entertainment in the Terlingua Texas Ghost Town.
The Starlight Theatre Restaurant and Saloon has the best food and entertainment in the Terlingua Texas Ghost Town.
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| Terlingua Ghost Town, Texas, USA |
If you have the time, be sure to stop in at the on-site gift shop located just adjacent to the Starlight Theater. Pick up a $1 self-guided tour map of the old ghost town to learn about the history and culture of old Terlingua.
Traveler's Tips
If you are visiting Terlingua, Texas, it's probably because you are planning to visit Big Bend National Park, which is just a few miles away from the tiny town.
Taking its name from a significant curve in the Rio Grande River (Rio Bravo), this first of Texas' two national parks (the other being Guadalupe Mountains National Park near the New Mexico border) straddles the boundary between the USA and Mexico. The park is a haven for biodiversity, boasting over 1,200+ plant species, 450+ bird species, 56+ types of reptiles, and 75+ mammal species.
Wildlife enthusiasts may glimpse the elusive roadrunner, a wild javelina, a reclusive black bear, or even a dangerous but majestic mountain lion.
At Big Bend, solitude is splendid, scenery is striking, and the wildlife is wondrous. It stands out as one of the most enthralling and distinctive national parks across the United States. It's also the top-rated dark sky destination in the continental United States for those interested in astronomy and stargazing!
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| the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA |
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