The Hungry Javalina (pronounced "HAVE-uh-LEEN-uh" which is a small feral pig endemic to the Big Bend region) is a glorified snack wagon whose location changes from year to year. Sometimes it's between the park entrance and Study Butte. Currently (as of Feb 2004) it's located next to the Chisos Mining Company Motel between Study Butte and Terlingua.
It consists of two funkily-painted trailers, an awning, a few tables, and some chairs encircling a fire pit.
You walk up to the window, order and pay, the food is prepared (from scratch), you walk up to the window when your name is called, then you eat at the tables or join the locals around the fire.
Breakfast consists of generously stuffed burritos for $3, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, etc. Lunch and dinner are usually burgers, tacos, or barbeque, unless they've got something special going on.
The food is great, the company is eclectic, and the views are stunning. You're surrounded by desert.
Local dogs usually hang around for handouts, which would be revolting anywhere but Terlingua.
The Hungry Javalina is a must-eat for anyone in the area.