This is a charming, little out-of-the-way (no exaggeration there) place to make unforgettable memories by yourself, with friends, or even with family. Yes, La Kiva is a family- and kid-friendly place. A unique blend of the area geology, anthropology, and mystique, La Kiva looks like something out of a Star Wars planetary post restaurant (without the Dark Side). The cave-like atmosphere (and you will go by the tilted counter and DOWN the stairs to a man-made cave) provides a feeling of what it must have been like to feel secure in such a place when the wild creatures to the cretaceous era were loitering outside the cave door, some of which find themselves embedded in the walls of this man-mad
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This is a charming, little out-of-the-way (no exaggeration there) place to make unforgettable memories by yourself, with friends, or even with family. Yes, La Kiva is a family- and kid-friendly place.
A unique blend of the area geology, anthropology, and mystique, La Kiva looks like something out of a Star Wars planetary post restaurant (without the Dark Side). The cave-like atmosphere (and you will go by the tilted counter and DOWN the stairs to a man-made cave) provides a feeling of what it must have been like to feel secure in such a place when the wild creatures to the cretaceous era were loitering outside the cave door, some of which find themselves embedded in the walls of this man-made cavern. Skeletons of made-up creatures are found throughout the walls (even the bathrooms) of this museum-like restaurant/bar.
Speaking of the bathrooms, the men's urinal is a huge witch's pot with a chain-link rope hanging over the flush faucet. A whole at the bottom serves as the drain. I'm sure the ladies room is as unique.
The tables, including the bar, are made of what appears to be wood from trees that surely did not grow within 500 miles of here. Outside patios provide a more open atmosphere. Thanksgiving dinners are gourmet, with very reasonable prices ( for a full-course meal). The staff is very friendly, as would be expected from the culture of the area. My family and I made some great Thanksgiving memories here last year and are planning another this year as well.
Drop by; enjoy the culture, the food, and the atmosphere; and tell only those who would just leave their footprints and take nothing but photos and memories. The Big Bend area is a significant geologically unique site that ought to be preserved and protected for generations to come. Enjoy.
Quick Tips:
Give yourselves several days to enjoy the area. You don't want to feel like you've just had a "driving around" vacation.Best Way To Get Around:
Car, motorbike, or horse. Read Less