Falcon’s restaurant was open for many years before the crossing was closed in 2002. Jose Falcon was a well regarded community leader as owner of Falcon’s restaurant, which served many thousands of visitors for several decades. Don Jose’s daughter, Lilia and her husband have re-opened Falcon’s as if it never closed. Falcon’s has a great view from a breezy patio, cold beer and a remarkably well stocked gift shop. Falcon’s restaurant was open for many years before the crossing was closed in 2002. Jose Falcon was a well regarded community leader as owner of Falcon’s restaurant, which served many thousands of visitors for several decades. Don Jose’s daughter, Lilia and her husband have re-opened Falcon’s as if it never closed.
Both restaurants offer small bean tacos, lightly fried, topped with cabbage and delicious homemade salsas. There are cheese enchiladas, bean burritos, and usually guacamole. The difference between a taco and a burrito is tacos are made with corn tortillas and burritos with wheat flour. To date, neither location has a printed menu. Don’t hesitate to ask for something you might like, they can probably do it, given limited ingredients. Menu variety will improve during the fall high season. This report will be updated as options develop in Boquillas. Current price for a good meal of modest portion with soft drink or bottled water is about $6. Gratuities are always appropriate. Many visitors go both places before they leave town.
