Mark G.
Yelp
TL;DR - you MUST eat here.
Well... Kathy and I have been heading down to Terlingua for the Barlow Music Fest for most of the last 25 years (and a few other times as well), and in doing so we've been watching the changes as they appear year to year. Some good, some bad, mostly interesting. But this year - out of all the changes, one stood above the rest. For many years we have had occasion to venture west out of Terlingua and stop in at Long Draw Pizza. It had usually been crowded; the pizza and the crowds were okay as well. We were totally unprepared for what we found in this October 2022 trip.
The new owners bought the old business and have completely breathed new life into it. From the overall layout, to the kitchen, to the new elevated deck and bar area out back, they've put the work in, and it shows. They are open every day except Tuesday, and the revamped venue is so amazing. When we stepped into the place, we ran into old friends Bill and Deba, met some new friends, and found a seat at their family-style long tables. The staff was wonderful, providing just the right amount of attention without hovering, and was responsive to every request. So friendly! They also have live music several days a week - a plus.
Then, we saw the menu. The choices all sounded wonderful, which made selecting a meal a challenge. We decided to split a large half-jalapeno Six Shooter, carrying both meats and veg. The toppings were fresh and plentiful, there was just the right amount of cheese, but the crust - wow. In all of my decades of pizza eating, this may be the lightest medium crust I've eaten - ever. Like a light and airy focaccia, it was perfect for the toppings load, not too doughy or too crunchy, but right down the middle. It was so filling that we had to take some with us when we left - it was the next day's lunch.
Two days later, we were heading back for more. This time, I had the all-meat Coyote with added mushrooms, and Kathy longed for the Alye's CBR, a chicken/bacon/ranch pizza. We swapped pieces to share the experiences, and boy it was worth it! Again, some went home, and became lunch once more. Thanks again, Mallory and Andy Mundy, your whole team seemed excited to work there, and it carries over to the dining experience.
Listen, any time you're out on US 90 in West Texas, this is worth the detour. Their pizza is THAT good.