Restaurant Cochineal – Mediterranean
Restaurant Cochineal offers a sophisticated retreat where the rustic warmth of freshly baked artisan bread meets the refined elegance of a meticulously curated seasonal chef’s menu. Diners are swept into a sensory exploration of autumn, from the delicate silkiness of squash blossom vichyssoise to the bold, wild complexity of nilgai tartare and golden-crusted lion’s mane croquettes. It is a space where culinary tradition and modern innovation converge, creating an intimate atmosphere that celebrates the rich, earthy essence of the harvest.
107, West San Antonio Street, Marfa, TX, 79843 https://www.cochinealmarfa.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Chef's Menu
Our Chef’s Menu is inspired each week by available seasonal ingredients.
- Autumn 2025 Chef’s Menu - $125: Nilgai Tartare, Texas Gulf Shrimp, Texas Quail, Wild Boar en Croûte, Southwest Free Roaming Bison, Local Harvest Apple Beignet Available at: dinner
Appetizers
- House Artisan Bread (Quarter Loaf) - $12: Whipped Cultured Butter, Sage Salt, Herb-Roasted Garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Artisan Bread (Half Loaf) - $16: Whipped Cultured Butter, Sage Salt, Herb-Roasted Garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squash Blossom Vichyssoise - $16: Leeks, Local Squash, Potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lion's Mane Mushroom Croquettes - $16: Local Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Truffled Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Pâté Board - $18: Confiture, Dijon Mustard, House-made Crackers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salade Vinaigrette - $16: Butterleaf, Swiss Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargot Cochineal - $20: Garlic, Butter, Parsley, Grill Bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Autumn Squash - $22: Jamon Serrano, Chèvre, Pignoli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nilgai Tartare - $28: Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Local Black-eyed Pea, Yucca Crisp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp - $32: Charred Tomatillo Chimichurri, Padron Pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Rib Chops - $39: Lemon, Garlic, Mint, Parsley Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Ancient Grain Spaetzle - $30: Local Oyster Mushroom, Sherry-Cream, Thyme Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saffron Risotto - $32: Sage, Manchego, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Trout - $34: Lemon, Basil-Cilantro Aioli, Artichoke Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duroc Pork Scallopini - $34: Lemon, Caper, Arugula, Parmigiana-Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cast Iron Poulet Rouge - $39: Pasture-raised Heritage Breed Chicken, Herb Jus Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mesquite Grilled Steak - $48: Texas Akaushi Beef, Sauce au Poivre Verte Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Yukon Gold Potatoes: House Brava Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Polenta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Local Seasonal Vegetable: Herb Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Coconut Cream Panna Cotta - $16: Vanilla, Apple-Pear Crumble Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mousse au Chocolat Semi-Freddo - $17 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Torrijas - $17: Cinnamon, Sotol-Cherries, Vanilla Crème Anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Toshi’s Date Pudding - $16: Rum Caramel, Fresh Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Wine & Cocktail Pairing - $50: Weekly changing selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Restaurant Cochineal
- The Sentinel — American
- Buns and Roses — American
- Squeezemarfa — Swiss (Note: Swiss is
- Margaret's in Marfa — American
- Para Llevar — Mexican
- Convenience West — American
