Skelton's Runway is a locally owned drive-thru convenience store and food and drink destination, as well as an event venue in Alpine, Texas. Conveniently situated near Sul Ross State University, we serve locals, students, travelers, families, and visitors heading toward Big Bend and the surrounding West Texas area.
If you're craving delicious breakfast burritos in Alpine, refreshing Dirty Drinks, or savory smoked brisket, Skelton's Runway has everything you need. Whether you’re looking for a quick drive-thru stop for iced coffee, hot dogs, energy drinks, or cold beer, we've got you covered.

Looking for delicious breakfast burritos in Alpine? Skelton's Runway serves fresh breakfast burritos that have become a local favorite for an easy, filling West Texas breakfast. Our breakfast burritos are perfect for anyone craving a hearty meal, and they're available through our convenient drive-thru, making Skelton's Runway a great breakfast stop for Sul Ross students, local workers, travelers, and anyone heading toward Big Bend. In addition to our scrumptious breakfast burritos, we also offer Dirty Drinks Alpine and refreshing iced coffee to quench your thirst.
For larger gatherings, we provide large breakfast burrito orders ideal for businesses, schools, meetings, groups, and special events. Skelton's Runway has successfully fulfilled large catering orders locally, including some with 150 breakfast burritos or more for organizations like Alpine ISD, Sul Ross, and Big Bend Telephone (BBT). And don't forget to try our smoked brisket Alpine for a unique twist on your breakfast experience or enjoy one of our tasty hot dogs!

Skelton's Runway is one of Alpine's top destinations for Dirty Drinks and delicious breakfast burritos. A Dirty Drink starts with your favorite soda or beverage, enhanced by flavored syrups, creams, and unique combinations to create a customized drink just the way you like it. With a vast selection of flavors, you can craft something extraordinary, far from an ordinary fountain drink. Don’t forget to pair your breakfast burritos with the smoked brisket for an unforgettable meal, and try our refreshing iced coffee to complement your experience. And if you're in the mood, we also offer tasty hot dogs for a perfect snack!

Skelton's Runway is one of Alpine's top destinations for frozen drinks.
You know the best part of a snow cone? That last little bit at the bottom where all the flavor has collected and every sip is packed with sweet, concentrated goodness.
We decided to make a whole drink out of the best part.
Our frozen daiquiris and slushies at Skelton's Runway in Alpine, Texas can be customized with a huge selection of flavors and practically endless flavor combinations. Pick a favorite, mix several together, or create something completely your own.
One customer favorite starts with Big Red soda and vanilla flavoring for a sweet combination that's hard to put down. But that's just the beginning — experiment with different flavors until you discover your own favorite.
Whether you're craving a frozen daiquiri, fruit-flavored slushie, frozen soda, or a completely custom frozen drink, we'll make it your way.
Your flavor. Your combination. Your frozen drink.

Craving iced coffee, cold coffee, or even frozen coffee in Alpine, Texas? Swing by Skelton's Runway for your cold caffeine fix without getting out of your vehicle. Our convenient drive-thru makes us an easy stop for coffee or breakfast burritos on your way to work, school, or while exploring town. Don’t miss out on our Dirty Drinks or some delicious smoked brisket before hitting the road!

Are you in search of delicious hot dogs in Alpine, Texas? Skelton's Runway takes hot dogs to the next level. Our Runway Dawgs boast their own unique menu, offering everything from a classic all-beef hot dog to loaded specialty creations topped with chili, cheese, bacon, salsa fresca, sauerkraut, and more. And don't miss out on our tasty breakfast burritos in Alpine for a perfect start to your day!
Choose between a Big Dawg, featuring a generous 4 oz. all-beef frank, or a Little Dawg with a smaller 2.7 oz. frank. Personalize your hot dog with toppings like mustard, mayo, bacon, cheese, chili, relish, salsa fresca, onion, jalapeños, and sauerkraut—or go for one of our specialty Runway Dawgs.
Customer favorites include the Chili Cheese Dawg Crunch, piled high with chili, cheese, and crunchy Fritos; the Salsa Fresca Dawg, garnished with fresh pico de gallo; the Cheddar Bacon Dawg, heaped with bacon and cheese; and the Krout-Dawg, topped with sauerkraut. While you're here, be sure to pair your meal with one of our refreshing Dirty Drinks in Alpine or an iced coffee for the ultimate pick-me-up.
Whether you're in the mood for a classic hot dog, a chili cheese dog, a bacon cheese dog, or something loaded with toppings, swing by Skelton's Runway in Alpine, Texas, to customize your meal. Our convenient drive-thru makes it easy to grab a Runway Dawg alongside some delicious smoked brisket in Alpine before you hit the road again.

Are you on the hunt for delicious smoked brisket in Alpine, Texas? Look no further than Skelton's Runway, where we proudly serve our popular slow-cooked brisket every Tuesday and Wednesday for lunch. It's common to see a line forming when brisket hits the menu—it's that good! Our smoked brisket in Alpine is lightly smoked and slow-cooked for 10–12 hours, resulting in incredibly tender beef that boasts just the right balance of smoke and seasoning. We keep the smoke mild to allow the rich flavor of the brisket and our special seasoning to shine through without being overpowered. During Tuesday and Wednesday lunch, why not try our Chopped Brisket Sandwich? Load it up just the way you like it! You can add options like bacon, chili, Fritos, green chile, jalapeños, nacho cheese, chopped onion, pico de gallo, sauerkraut, shredded cheese, and more. Prefer a breakfast option? Don’t forget to check out our breakfast burritos in Alpine. We also have tasty hot dogs and a selection of iced coffee to keep your energy up. To complete your meal, pair your brisket sandwich with chips and one of our Dirty Drinks in Alpine or a refreshing fountain drink or tea.

One of our popular quick-food choices is our Elote Cup of Corn, a Mexican-style street corn you can order plain or loaded. You can enhance your experience by pairing it with our satisfying breakfast burritos or enjoying it alongside a refreshing Dirty Drinks. Whether you keep it simple or choose to load it up with toppings like mayo, Tajín, Tapatío hot sauce, Parmesan cheese, fresh lime, and Hot Cheetos, our Elote Cup is a delightful choice. For an even heartier meal, consider adding our smoked brisket or complementing it with one of our tasty hot dogs. Don't forget to try our iced coffee for a perfect drink option!

Sometimes you just want something hot, cheesy, and quick. Skelton's Runway serves delicious nachos with cheese, Frito pie, and hot dogs topped with cheese for an easy snack or quick bite. Don’t forget to try our hearty breakfast burritos Alpine. Grab one through the drive-thru and pair it with one of our custom Dirty Drinks Alpine, iced coffee, iced teas, energy drinks, or other cold beverages. For something more filling, our smoked brisket Alpine is also a fantastic choice!

If you love iced tea, you've found your place. Fresh-brewed iced tea is the #1 selling drink at Skelton's Runway in Alpine, Texas, and we make it just about any way you can imagine. Start with our refreshing Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea, then make it your own with an almost endless variety of flavors and combinations, perfect to pair with our breakfast burritos or even our delicious hot dogs.
Our undisputed customer favorite is our Coconut Sweet Tea — by far our #1 selling tea. Other favorites include Coconut Sweet Tea with Cream, Vanilla Sweet Tea, Chai-Flavored Tea, Peach Tea, Mint Sweet Tea, and countless other combinations, including some creative dirty drinks that you won’t want to miss.
Want something different? Mix flavors, add cream, or create your unique blend. Whether you're looking for a classic Southern sweet tea, unsweetened iced tea, flavored iced tea, creamy sweet tea, peach tea, coconut tea, or even a refreshing iced coffee, we'll make it your way. And don't forget to complement your drink with our smoked brisket for a truly satisfying meal.
Don't know what to order? Ask us for a favorite — or let us surprise you!

We've also got Blue Bell Ice Cream for an easy West Texas treat, perfect to enjoy after our breakfast burritos in Alpine or alongside a bite of our delicious smoked brisket. Don't forget to try our refreshing dirty drinks and iced coffee, perfect for complementing your meal. Flavors change regularly, so stop in to see what's available, including our tasty hot dogs.








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