Bordo: Fine Italian Goods

If you are in Marfa, you need to eat at Bordo. Full stop. Coming from two chefs on a road trip, this was one of our favorite stops. Get the sandwiches. The house made bread alone is worth the visit, perfectly baked, flavorful, and the kind of foundation that makes every filling shine. We also loved the snacks, especially the olive plate, which felt thoughtful, balanced, and exactly what you want to graze on with a drink. Everything feels simple in the best way, high quality ingredients, done with care. Obsessed!!!! The staff is warm and welcoming, the outdoor space is perfect for lingering, and the shop is stocked with awesome products you will want to take home. It is the kind of place that feels very Marfa, relaxed, creative, and quietly excellent. Easily a must eat while you are in town. Love it!

Good food and great service. We went for lunch on New Year's Day and each had a different sandwich. Creative combination of ingredients in a very accessible and delicious execution. They even had a vegan option. We waited in a long line, but all the staff were so friendly and efficient and a table opened up right after we placed our order. The chef was everywhere supporting his team, including checking on patrons, scooping gelato and cleaning tables.

This place is a hidden gem!! Sandwiches are amazing. They tasted fresh with a unique flavor! The crispy potatoes are also fabulous! Highly recommend this place if you come to Marfa.

The owner, Michael, was SO kind. We had a small problem with our order and he came to chat with us and was extremely apologetic and offered us free desserts, a refund, AND a bag of their homemade pasta. Went way above and beyond to make sure we left happy and we absolutely did. Super good vibes & the staff was great too. A restaurant may have the best food in the world, but its service is what makes a good restaurant great.

I don't think I will ever have a better Italian sandwich. The food, the service, and atmosphere are first class! Such good people.

Bordo: Fine Italian Goods is the kind of place that ruins you—in the best way—for all other sandwich shops. From the moment you walk in, you know you’ve stumbled onto something special. The sandwiches are absolutely next level—perfectly crusty bread hugging layers of house-cured meats, creamy spreads, and vibrant, thoughtfully sourced produce. Every bite is a love letter to Italy, with just enough West Texas grit to give it soul. The salads? Not an afterthought. Crisp, herb-packed, and dressed with just the right amount of tang, they somehow make you feel both virtuous and indulgent. And don’t sleep on the drinks—whether it’s a cold-brew spritz or a sparkling Italian soda, they round out the meal with a burst of flavor that’s as refreshing as the vibe. Speaking of which: the vibe. Bordo nails the “laid-back but curated” atmosphere. It’s warm, inviting, and stylish without trying too hard—kind of like your coolest friend who also happens to make the best pasta from scratch. Service is another highlight. Friendly, fast, and knowledgeable staff who clearly care about what they’re serving and want you to love it as much as they do. Austin, are you listening? We NEED a Bordo. This place would absolutely thrive in Austin’s food scene. Until then, I’ll be making the drive to Marfa a whole lot more often.

This rustic roadside eatery is turning out some of the best paninos I've had! (aka hoagie, hero, grinder, sub) The meats are cut fresh to order, and are salty, savory, spicy goodness. The bread is baked in an open air oven out back, and has a perfect crust/chew ratio.(chef's kiss) The pasta is fresh (notice a theme), cooked al dente, and complimented by a myriad of sauce options. We tried the Pasta Mira, and the creamy lemon and basil sauce was perfection. The staff was helpful, friendly and hustled to ensure food was delivered quickly. We snagged two large Charcuterie to go. The meat and cheese assortment was delicious! Save room for the house made Gelato... Cheers!

An absolute gem! Excellent customer service, super cool vibes, and the absolute best food in Marfa…. Perhaps the best Italian anywhere within a 6 hour radius. Recommend the pineapple sorbet

Stopped here for an incredible sandwich after it was recommended by 3 locals. They runout for a reason. Top 2-3 sandwich of all-time.

This is one of my favorite reviews. You have to read all of the to understand the pictures.. While in MARFA, it was unanimous from the locals that we go to Bordo. It had certian days it would be open. As we visited the shops it was everyone's choice. In fact, the person that recommend it first was there for lunch! Walking in to place my order i realized the area was to order was very small and it looked like seating was outside under a covering. So I asked Heather, if there was air conditioning seating . She said no, but there were lots of fans. OK, I thought, give it a try. When we got our food and sat down in conversation with another couple (you will want to share a table for a more enhanced experience), I felt the air shift. I looked up and HEATHER had moved a fan so that the air would blow directly on me!!! That is a whole new level of thoughtfulness, customer service and attention to details. . BtW, it is comfortable with the fans, but Ms. HEATHER's thoughtfully made it amazing. Back to the pictures of the food. By the time I thought about the food photo. This is what my plate looked like! This picture is where i was in my meal!!. The food (the daily special), the company ( a couple for El Paso), was so good. We laughed because I was determined to take a picture of the food. Bite after bite pictures was not on my mind! So I thought show what you got! Bordo is a must in the Marfa experience!

This rustic roadside eatery is turning out some of the best paninos I've had! (aka hoagie, hero, grinder, sub) The meats are cut fresh to order, and are salty, savory, spicy goodness. The bread is baked in an open air oven out back, and has a perfect crust/chew ratio.(chef's kiss) The pasta is fresh (notice a theme), cooked al dente, and complicated by a myriad of sauce options. We tried the Pasta Mira, and the creamy lemon and basil sauce was perfection. The staff was helpful, friendly and hustled to ensure food was delivered quickly. We snagged two large Charcuterie to go. The meat and cheese assortment was delicious! Save room for the house made Gelato... Cheers!

This place is amazing!! I highly recommend coming here for food and gelato if you're ever in town. They have a small storefront where you order and then open seating in the attached patio. After you place your order, the food will be brought out to your table in the patio area. The serva sandwich was so delicious--all the ingredients were super fresh (and they make the bread in-house in the pizza oven located in the patio area!). I also loved the butter pecan gelato--the perfect texture and super creamy and rich, speckled with pecan bits throughout. The only miss was the pistachio cream Italian soda; I thought it was pretty bland and didn't really taste like pistachio (but the cherry saba soda was great!) This spot is a must-go when you're in Marfa. You won't be disappointed!

Omg! Possibly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. And I'm 67 and a foodie so that's a lot of sandwiches. The bread! The cheese! The pistachios! Seriously you will not believe it. It's kinda hidden and you order in the shop and they bring it out to you in the eating area. They were super helpful ordering. I shared a sandwich. It was huge.

EVERYTHING! The food, delicious and amazing! The staff, fun, knowledgeable, friendly! The eclectic gathering of locals and visitors is what makes this an experience, not just a meal. The open bread oven putting out the most delicious smells is the ambiance you didn't expect! If in, near, or passing through Marfa, PLEASE try!

Wow this is one amazing place! My husband and I just recently spent a few days in Marfa, Texas for our Anniversary and we were craving Italian food. We didn't have much hope to find an Italian restaurant in a small Texas town like Marfa but much to our surprise Bordo's appeared. From the friendly staff, to the fantastic entrees, amazing hand whipped gelato and overall atmosphere of this place makes this a 5+ star. The owner was so thoughtful to us. I recommend this place over and over to anyone who finds themselves in Marfa, Texas. Thank you for the experience!! Lori Marshall Fayetteville, Texas

Wow. Where to begin. We were in Marfa on sort of an off-day and we received a recommendation to come here for lunch. One of the absolute best sandwiches I've had in ages. I ate the entire thing and it wasn't small! Worth a trip for sure if you're in the area. It's a busy place so expect a little bit of a wait but you will not be disappointed.

Food was good. Service was fine. Ambiance was special. There's something special about this place and I highly encourage you to go. We had sandwiches.

When we asked various people about where to eat in Marfa texas, we heard this name pop up EVERY time. It's an Italian sandwich shop located about a mile from central Marfa that serves up homemade bread and amazing italia Meats with amazing cheeses and dressings...it's all unique and all original. They bake the bread in a oizza oven located out on the patio. Expect a small, but quick moving line..I suggest that you order a couple different sandwiches and share...you will love the energy.

My Beautiful Wife and I finally got to come and try Bordos!! We are visiting from El Paso, and lemme tell y'all-- WORTH IT!!! The people working here are wonderful and the food is light and tasteful! This was the moment we got in town Friday afternoon! Even been everyday for lunch- It's Sunday morning-- we're going on our way out! Definitely recommend! The gem of Marfa in our eyes and taste buds!

Last day in Marfa, TX! Finally get to try the gelato folks raved about. It was delicious. Had the banana split and the strawberry. Meatball sub was the special. Fresh mozzarella and basil on top, a little burnt sesame bread. The spritzer with a pasta straw was refreshing. Nice place but you'd never know it from the outside. Lots of seating and friendly people. Gotta try before you head out.

If you're going to Far West Texas, schedule your trip around Bordo's open hours. We went on a Saturday morning and braved the Marfa heat in line with about 10-12 other patrons before they opened at 11:00. Definitely worth the wait, we had the Italian and one with mortadella and pistachio butter with mozzarella. It lived up to the hype that we had heard and more!

Wow! Just WOW!! This place is amazing! Had the mortadella sandwich - so fresh, so unusual and so delicious!! Then tried a couple of gelatos before settling on one and I can not stop thinking about them!! Such unusual and show stopping flavor combos! Don't miss this place and try it all!

Amazing food. Why is there not 100 of these places around the country. One of the best food spots in America.

Amazing place. You enter and order on one side and wait for your food in the other side. Both of our sandwiches were memorable. I got the Emiliani which was a prosciutto basil sandwich covered with parmigiano reggiano. My wife got a Cashiola , which had multiple salamis ,stracciatella, and a spicy calabrian chili kick. Both of our sandwiches were really , really good. Hers had more kick and bold flavors, mine was more subtle. The homemade bread is the perfect match to the artisanal meats and cheeses. Speaking of which , they sell those meats snd cheeses on their own if you feel like taking some with you. The pasta dishes looked great ... we'll have to make a return visit. We did get some gelato on the way out as well. Little flecks of biscotti in the chocolate biscotti gelato made for a great dessert.

Great Italian sandwiches made with house made sour dough bread with sesame seeds and fresh meats and veggies. Order through the door on the left and find a place to sit and they'll bring it to you. Even is it seems crowded, the intake and process is efficient and the food is top quality. 5*

OMG. Not missing the food in Dallas when we have you guys!! Amazing!!! My husband is a foodie from Chicago and says yours was the best sandwich he has EVER. Had. !!!! Thanks!! K

What a surprise! I know it's an oxymoron, but it was a delicious high end SANDWICH! I would go back in a heartbeat. It was worth the trip to Marfa.

Delicious sandwiches at Bordo. They had limited options for plant-based dining, but they were delicious, fresh, and hearty. The DeSimone is pickled beets with goat cheese, basil and arugula. The Secret vegan sandwich had roasted butternut squash, beets, orange slices, and olives. There's a great wine selection and sparkling water, as well as house made gelatos. Service was fast. They also have a "pay it forward" option where you can spend $15 to buy a Marfa local a sandwich, which we really appreciate.

Hoffner Knives Culinary Recognition Award: Bordo, Marfa TX for "A Damn Good Sandwich" I consider myself a sandwich connoisseur and I am always in search of a great sandwich. Well, I found one in Martha Texas. Chef Michael Serva, 2025 James Beard Best Chef in Texas finalist, makes a killer sandwich. The bread is wood fired in house with the sesame seeds blackened just right (my favorite part). The contents of the sandwiches are a culinary delight to give you a wonderful flavor experience between those tasty buns. There are many good reasons to visit Marfa, it's a funky fun town, but I would go just for another sandwich.

The food is amazing. Best sandwich ever. And the Italian soda and gelato was perfect on a blistering hot day

Another great place to eat in Marfa. Hope to see this one stick around. I had the pasta and hubby had a sandwich. The cashiola was what we wanted to try but sold out right before we got up to the front of the line. But we were both very pleased with our selections. The portions were humongous. We also got the potato appetizer, which was good but was really too much food in the end along with the meals. There is a self serve water station outside. You place your order on one side of the building, then head over to the patio area (enclosed). Even though they said it would be a bit of a wait, it felt like hardly any time passed when they brought out our food.

This tiny place blew each of us (group of 10) away. The sandwiches were absolutely amazing! It was the perfect lunch to start our day. Everyone was super friendly. There was a bit of a line/ wait, but totally worth it! Do not skip this spot if ever in Marfa. DELICIOUS

The atmosphere was very unique, in an old gas station, nice patio area. The Italian sandwich was delicious, loved the gelatos also. The pasta was a tad salty but good. You order on one side and they deliver outside.

Bordo came highly recommended by a friend who loves the area. If I had not been recommended, I am not sure that I would have even noticed the building and I likely would not have stopped. I would imagine that most of the people that go there have been told to go there by Yelpers or friends. The line was out the door the entire time we were there and it seemed that the amount of seating was just right to allow people to sit just as their orders were ready. We didn't realize how hungry we had gotten, so we were very ready for our sandwiches to appear in front of us. My husband ordered the Cashiola and I went for the Emiliani. Let's talk about the bread, guys. Oh my gosh. The bread was being made right there where we were seated and it smelled amazing. And tasted even better. It was perfectly fresh with the tiniest hint of crisping when they made my sandwich. The Emiliani was absolute perfection. So balanced, so delicious and SO FILLING! I was so disappointed that I could not eat the entire sandwich and fully planned on enjoying the rest later - until I realized it wouldn't fit in my cooler. I ended up NOT getting to eat it and that was the ONLY disappointment I had about the entire experience. If you eat pasta, I can't recommend it first hand because I didn't eat any, but my guess is that they aren't skimping on it. If the line hadn't been longer by the time we were leaving, we would have bought some of their packaged pasta for home. My advice, don't pass them by without getting something. You won't regret it.

Marfa is blessed with great restaurants. But this is the best. It starts with a great vibe and ambiance when you walk in to order and it just gets better. The ingredients are fresh, the preparation even better. Everything we tried was excellent. I highly recommend Bordo, you will love it. The coolest part is Michael and Hannah...great people who love what they do.

What a pleasant surprise!! A quick transport from far west Texas straight to Italy. Food is unreal. Flavors that I have never experienced before! Homemade everything, friendly staff, cool atmosphere, a must when in the area. I will be dreaming about that pasta for the foreseeable future.

What can I say. Everything the chef does is amazing. The sandwiches, the pizza...the pasta! The shop in front of the kitchen is a small Eataly ! Love this place and it's a must when in Marfa.

These are the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Had to go shake everyone's hands. Do. Not. Miss. Them.

10/10. Truly, unbelievably incredible. The vibe, the people, and the food. Everything we tried - sandwiches, pasta, cannoli, and cocktails - was next-level. We were there a little too late to snag any gelato, so we will definitely be back for (at least!) that before we leave town.

Let me tell you, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! From walking in and checking out their menu, to their lovely staff, cooks and the break maker! These folks were lovely, pleasant and just have a wonderful experience! We tried a pasta and a Sandwich to share and split, and let me tell you they did not disappoint! It was so delicious! Def could use more outside seating but it was great! I can't stop raving about it! Out hotel clerk told us about this place and I'm glad she did, who knew there was such a great taste for food and presentation in Marfa! You def have to try, you won't be disappointed!

In my five decades on this planet I've never had a better sandwich than the Cashiola. And I've been places. I can't imagine a better one. The service is so wonderful--they love their profession and want to serve excellent food. Mission accomplished. The dining area is quintessential Marfa--simple, functional, and with fresh, clean, air. Marfa is exceptionally lucky to have a restaurant like this.

This is a gem in Marfa! We tried two different sandwiches, both were very fresh and delicious, while pricing was on the higher end for two sandwiches and two drinks, I would say it's completely worth it for the experience. The owners were very warm and friendly, offered us their suggestions on their favorites. We will definitely be back when we are in Marfa!

I'm telling you.. if I could give this place 100 stars, I would. Only thing you need to see in Marfa, really. Don't underestimate the vegetarian sub (Desimone).. even my non-veg friends were kinda wishing they got it instead. Bordo is run by the most passionate and kind owners, and you can taste it in every bite you take of their homemade bread and pastas. Seriously, this place gets better every time I go. Someone stop me because I could go on forever.. Did I mention the gelato?!?!!

The food was delicious and the service was even better! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We absolutely loved our experience here!

sandwiches are fantastic and staff is super friendly. limited sodas but some cocktails and wine available.

The Cashiola may be the best sandwich on the planet. And I've had a lot of sandwiches in a lot of countries. I literally come here every day they are open every time I'm in Marfa. Great, friendly service, lively atmosphere, covered outdoor seating, and some hard to find Italian goods for sale too. Every item on the menu has been exceptional. Don't forget to grab a spritz and try their gelato! Can't wait to come back.

An Italian oasis in marfa. Pretty well curated shop/bodega/restaurant. Pasta, charcuterie, wine, cheese plus tinned fish. Don't expect an Eataly but you don't need that really. They have a brick oven and the owner baking fresh bread to order almost outside. Just crack open a Peroni and take it all in. Oh ya there's a ton of variety in house made gelato afterwards.

Anyone who is accustomed to sharing their meal with a swarm of flies will enjoy their meal at Bordo. It was the low spot of our day in Marfa. The dining room was loud and uncomfortable. Our pasta dish featured nice ingredients, but not enough flavor - maybe it was the thickness of the pasta. Did not enjoy or buy in to the hype.

You can tell that the people behind Bordo care about the quality of their ingredients and creating interesting flavor combinations. Everything we ate was fantastic. We had the chopped salad, a sandwich, and the sunflower pesto pasta and each one was unique. We also had a spritz and even that was perfectly delicious. We will be back if we come to Marfa again.

In my review of a couple weeks ago, I said that Bordo use local ingredients where available. That seems to be true. But I should add that Bordo source authentic products (DOP) from Italy as well, according to the menu. DOP is short for Denominazione di Origine Protetta (literally "Protected Designation of Origin"). So it's a stamp of authenticity, the real deal, similar to DOC for Italian wines. Conveys greater authenticity to the dish. Whatever, in plain Texan, it's right tasty y'all. Among the best meals in Marfa.

This place was so wonderful that we ended up going 3 times in 2 days. We will be dreaming of this sandwich for years to come. The house made bread coupled with the hand cut meats and delicious cheese make for a tasty culinary ride for your tastebuds. I wish this place and the staff nothing but the best because they were marvelous!

Wonderful sandwich! I got the Cashiola which has Salami Capri and hand-pulled mozzarella:) super good! It's like $16 but worth every penny.

Some of the best sandwiches I've had in my lifetime! We went twice in one weekend because it was so good. Quality ingredients atop delicious freshly fired bread. Couldn't recommend enough!

Truly the most incredible sandwiches (the bread! The meat! The combinations!!!) and the absolute sweetest people. Great vibe all around. The sandwiches are truly mind boggling delicious and so creative.

Can't rave enough about this place! Freshly made breads in their outdoor brick oven can't be beat. The gelato is by far the best I've had, grapefruit was super refreshing and the pistachio was delightful with a pistachio butter touch on top. Can't wait to get home and try the freshly made dessert dried pastas! Thank you for the lovely experience and perfect sustenance.

AMAZING place, you will not be disappointed! After spending 3 days in West Texas, where fried food is king, Bordo is truly and oasis of fresh, tasty, satisfying Italian goodness. Salad / Sammich / Gelato = Bliss. Gratzi! (And yes, I lived in Europe for 10 years and spent a lot of time traveling all over Italy)

The sandwiches are exceptional. My wife and I stopped in TWICE for lunch during the Fourth of July 2023 break. Delicious food. Slight wait but nothing extreme. Highly recommend.