Bordo: Fine Italian Goods

Bordo: Fine Italian Goods is the kind of place that ruins you—in the best way—for all other sandwich shops. From the moment you walk in, you know you’ve stumbled onto something special. The sandwiches are absolutely next level—perfectly crusty bread hugging layers of house-cured meats, creamy spreads, and vibrant, thoughtfully sourced produce. Every bite is a love letter to Italy, with just enough West Texas grit to give it soul. The salads? Not an afterthought. Crisp, herb-packed, and dressed with just the right amount of tang, they somehow make you feel both virtuous and indulgent. And don’t sleep on the drinks—whether it’s a cold-brew spritz or a sparkling Italian soda, they round out the meal with a burst of flavor that’s as refreshing as the vibe. Speaking of which: the vibe. Bordo nails the “laid-back but curated” atmosphere. It’s warm, inviting, and stylish without trying too hard—kind of like your coolest friend who also happens to make the best pasta from scratch. Service is another highlight. Friendly, fast, and knowledgeable staff who clearly care about what they’re serving and want you to love it as much as they do. Austin, are you listening? We NEED a Bordo. This place would absolutely thrive in Austin’s food scene. Until then, I’ll be making the drive to Marfa a whole lot more often.

Y’all inspired my son’s love for prosciutto and arugula sandwiches all year so we returned this year for my 50th birthday lunch. Hospitality was in full effect and gelato showed up on our table as an intermezzo amongst delicious sandwiches, aperitifs, chocolate cannolis thanks to chef. We took day old sandwich bread “to go” to make our own sandwiches before the observatory. Don’t forget the lemon juice!

For a moment there I thought I was in a small town in Italy having pasta! I loved it as well as the chocolate caramel and strawberry chocolate ice cream. Divine. Don’t walk, run to eat here! Get there early to get seating.

Simply the most delicious sandwiches - they make their own bread! We went back the next day to take sandwiches home with us (3 hour drive) - worth the trip to Marfa for this truly wonderful restaurant!

Had heard about this place so much we had to drive the 2.5 hours from our campsite in Big Bend and it was well worth it!! The house made bread was incredibly tasty and so was their sorbetto special. Will definitely come back next time I’m in Marfa

Hands down the best sandwich in Marfa. There's a simplicity in the sandwich making art that really leads to highlighting the quality of ingredients and care by the chef team who craft a good sandwich. The Bordo team absolutely kicks butt at sandwiches! The bread is wood fired sourdough, you can even watch them bake the next batch it while you eat. The beer and wine highlight some of the best Italian brews and vineyards that go best with their sandwiches too. And with a smile and a wink you may can talk them into the best espresso in Marfa! They have pure Italian roasted beans for that rich and complex Italian espresso flavor. After dinner or lunch, finish with an espresso for the full Italian experience!

We were blessed to have been told of this Jem, and eat here during our visit to Marfa before heading to Big Bend. The fact they kept the original front of the building says so much. We walked in to a bustling prep and order area where we got to watch creations going out that made our mouths drop. The owners, husband and wife, worked side by side. The covered sitting area they added on was very comfortable and allowed us to watch the homemade bread baking in the stone oven. Once a basket was full he’d walk it in to restaurant. The four of us all agreed these were the best sandwiches we’d ever eaten (ages 61-72), and we let the chef know!

I happily drive 7 hours for the Cashiola. It is the best Italian sandwich in Texas and maybe the US. I am obsessed. The bread changed my life. I will continue to come back to Marfa every year in pursuit of these sandwiches. 🤍duck