The Whistlestop Restaurant & Bar

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Whistle Stop is the heartbeat of Trinidad. If you want to feel the soul of this town, you start at The Whistle Stop. This place isn’t just a bar or a hangout—it’s where things happen. The energy, the people, the laughter, the sense of community… it’s unmatched. And a huge part of that magic is Taylor, the owner. Taylor doesn’t just run a business—she shows up for Trinidad. She makes things happen, brings people together, and somehow turns an ordinary night into a memory every single time. You can feel how much heart she puts into this place the second you walk in. The vibe is effortless: welcoming, fun, unpretentious, and full of character. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just passing through, you instantly feel like you belong. It’s the kind of place where strangers become friends and nights stretch longer than planned (in the best way). Trinidad is lucky to have The Whistle Stop—and even luckier to have Taylor. Absolute gem of a spot. Don’t skip it!!

Whistlestop is a wonderful place, they have great food, great service and great atmosphere. It’s just what the small town of Trinidad needed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Every time we go to The Whistlestop, the NEVER disappoint. Food is amazing! Drinks are delicious! Service A+++

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My 3rd time going to this beautiful restaurant and the food didnt disappoint. I attended ladies night and got to indulge in their special menu they had only for the night and the ravioli did not disappoint. Drinks on point 👉

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I went out for ladies night and had a wonderful time, the food was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful ladies night their last night! Enjoyed the pomegranate whipped goat cheese appetizer and the winter berry and pear salad! Best mart ini with blue cheese olives they stuff themselves!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Girl's weekend dinner night out and this place was fantastic! we enjoyed live music, cocktails and amazing food! the service was warm and friendly and several of the girls mentioned wanting to return with their families! Couldn't recommend this place more for a proper night out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We found this restaurant while driving through Texas and now it’s a destination we will add if possible to every trip. Lizzie was our server and was super sweet, she provided a detailed description of the menu items and noted which were the most popular. We started with the Honey Sriracha Brussels appetizer and wasn’t disappointed. Portion was large enough for both of us to share and these were by far the best we’ve ever had. My wife and I both ordered their Fried Green Tomato BLT. New twist on a great sandwich which you could tell every ingredient was homemade and prepared to perfection. Chef Tori came to our table to receive well deserved praises on one of the best lunches we’ve had in years. The desert menu included homemade ice cream and Pies. We could not decide so we had the ice cream there (just like grandma used to make) and took a maple cheesecake and key lime pie to go (ate them as soon as we made it back to San Antonio). We will definitely add this stop when in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

You walk in and want to love the place, the atmosphere is definitely inviting. Service was fast and friendly, but food was maybe Golden Corral quality.. maybe. Chicken fried steak was so salty it was unedible,
Salmon was fishy and overcooked, pork chops were overcooked/dry we're ok covered in hot sauce, surf and turf 100 dollars by itself while meat was great quality and cooked properly, it was supposed to be 8oz saying it was 6oz would be generous looked like 4 to me
We spent $400 and won't be back.
This is truly one of the most disappointing meals I've had in a long time, oh but the queso with brisket was good.
So if you want to drink a beer and eat an appetizer and enjoy a good atmosphere with good service this place would be okay.
If you want a good meal go somewhere else you will be disappointed in their kitchen staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Amazing food! Ate here with a group of friends for lunch and was not disappointed. The food was delicious and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful restaurant! Food is delicious, however the service needs some improvement.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Met with a group of friends at Whistlestop. The atmosphere was awesome, as the decor was country, but chic. I ordered the citrus tacos, which were delicious! For the group, we ordered the queso and chips. Wow! They were great. There was only one server present, and she did great! I highly recommend trying Whistlestop in Trinidad, Texas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rixy is amazing. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was relaxing.

Great ambiance, food, and staff. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the ambience here! We got to sit outside for a beautiful evening last night. Drinks were good, but food was mediocre unfortunately. Quinoa had zero flavor and same for the risotto which was also very mushy. Broccolini was cold and the flounder was ok. The kids chicken tenders were spicy! Our daughter couldn’t eat them. I tasted them and seemed they had cayenne pepper in the batter? I did mention this one to our server in hopes this can be modified for the kids menu. Our server was very kind, but service was slow for not a full restaurant. This was our first visit and do plan to try it out again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3