Would like to know if it is worth the time or should we just stay in Texas and explore? Have one day to explore, like to see as much as possible and not waste our time. Thanks for your help, but I tried to get to the trails site that you suggested and they wanted me to sign up for a trial subscription and my credit card number. No thanks. If you have any other suggestions, let's hear them. My wife and I have vacationed in Lajitas and Big Bend three times in the last three years.
From our prospective the previous poster was correct. Don't go to Ojinaga. The drive from Presidio to Lajitas is one of my favorite driving roads. I think you'll enjoy it very much. In Presidio there is a Mexican restaurant, El Patio, we really liked. It was probably the highlight of our trip. The trip is about 67 milesof which about thirty miles is unpaved road. We made the trip in a new Dodge Durango , and would not have wanted to be out there with less clearence.
The people are incredibly charming; and we spent a couple hours learning about the history of the area from the owner, his wife, a local historian and of all things Thank you so much for all your suggestions,Leeson-Hedge-Fund.
I don't know if we will be able to do all you suggest as we will have a compact rental car. I guess we will not waste our time in Ojinaga! Any more suggestions on eating,drinking, and touring will be greatly appreciated. We love anything to do with getting to know the locals. The two restaurants at Lajitas are Ocotillo and Candelilla. Ocotillo is more upscale, and one should plan to spend plenty of money there.
That said, I didn't feel ripped off. We don't mind spending money for excellent food and service. We received both each time we went there. The beef was relaibly good and the wine list extensive. For those given to such things, rattlesnake cakes are often on the menu Candelilla is a mexican themed restaurant. Food is good and less expensive than Ocotillo. Try the "Lajitas Fajitas". Right next door is the Thirsty Goat Saloon which often offers entertainment featuring a singer named Cowboy Doug.
