Jett's Grill
James Dean Slept Here, Drink Texas
Hotel Paisano · Marfa · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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First Impression
You walk into Hotel Paisano and the whole place hums with old West Texas glamour — leather booths, black-and-white stills of James Dean on the wall, a courtyard fountain doing its best under a sky full of stars. The wine list arrives and it's... fine. It's not trying to match the drama of the room, but it's not embarrassing either.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 40 to 80 bottles deep with a clear Texas-first philosophy — Becker Vineyards makes a strong showing alongside California Cabernet and some Washington State representation for the red wine crowd. It's a crowd-pleasing spread that won't challenge anyone but will keep a table of six from arguing. There's no real old-world presence to speak of, and adventurous drinkers looking for Burgundy or Barolo will come up empty. What you get is a solid regional snapshot that makes sense for a West Texas steakhouse — just don't expect anyone to have pushed the envelope.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program clocks in at 8 to 15 options, which is respectable for Marfa — this isn't exactly a city swimming in wine bars. Expect the usual suspects: a California Cab, maybe a Washington red, and a Becker Vineyards pour that earns its place on the list. Rotation appears minimal, so what you see is what you get for the season.
Becker Vineyards Texas Hill Country Red — $12
Supporting Texas wine in Texas is always the right call, and Becker consistently delivers honest, food-friendly reds that hold their own against steakhouse beef. If it's on by the glass, it's your move.
Becker Vineyards Texas Hill Country Selection
Most people reaching for a red at a steakhouse default to California Cab on autopilot — but the Texas Hill Country pours from Becker are the more interesting choice here, and they tell a story that actually fits where you're sitting.
California Cabernet Sauvignon
A generic California Cab at a West Texas steakhouse is always going to come with a markup that doesn't reflect what's in the glass. You can get this wine anywhere. You can only get Marfa here.
Becker Vineyards Texas Hill Country Red + Pistachio-Crusted Sirloin Steak
The nuttiness of that pistachio crust needs a red with enough fruit to stand up to it but enough restraint not to bulldoze the beef. A Becker Hill Country red hits that mark — it's not trying to be Napa, which is exactly what this dish needs.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Jett's Grill is not a wine destination, but it's a perfectly decent place to drink wine in one of the most dramatic dining rooms in West Texas. Order Texas, skip the generic California, and spend the money you saved on another round under that fountain.
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