Blue Bronc Roadhouse 1973 Pin

No matter where you’re coming from, Marfa, Texas is a long drive. El Paso, is the closest city, and that's three hours away through the high plains and desert known as Big Bend country. Marfa was founded in the late 1800s as a railroad water stop, but long after the steam engines stopped running, the small town of Marfa experienced a transformation. The early 1970s saw artists begin flocking to the dusty town, and eventually, tourists began coming to see their art. That brings us to the Blue Bronc Roadhouse, which opened up in 1973 to make sure everybody who wanted a cold beer could get one. Best described as a quirky country western bar, the Blue Bronc was the favorite watering hole for locals and tourists alike for nearly two decades.