Food & Drinks
Looking for Food & Drinks in Alpine, Texas?
Skelton's Runway is a locally owned drive-thru convenience store, food and drink destination, and event venue in Alpine, Texas. Conveniently located near Sul Ross State University, we cater to locals, students, travelers, families, and visitors heading toward Big Bend and the surrounding West Texas area.
If you're looking for delicious breakfast burritos in Alpine, refreshing Dirty Drinks Alpine, or savory smoked brisket Alpine, Skelton's Runway has everything you need. Whether you want a quick drive-thru stop for iced coffee, hot dogs, energy drinks, or cold beer, we've got you covered.
Breakfast Burritos in Alpine, TX
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 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!
Dirty Drinks, Custom Sodas and Signature Energy Drinks
Skelton's Runway is one of Alpine's top destinations for Dirty Drinks and delicious breakfast burritos. A Dirty Drink begins with your favorite soda or beverage, enhanced by flavored syrups, creams, and other unique combinations to craft a customized drink tailored just the way you like it. With a vast selection of flavors and combinations, you can create something completely different from an ordinary fountain drink, and be sure to try the smoked brisket Alpine for a perfect pairing!
Iced Coffee & Cold Coffee in Alpine
Need a cold coffee, iced coffee, or even frozen coffee in Alpine, Texas? Stop by Skelton's Runway for a cold caffeine fix without having to leave your vehicle. Our convenient drive-thru makes us an easy stop for coffee or breakfast burritos Alpine on the way to work, school, or around town. Don't forget to try our Dirty Drinks Alpine and grab some smoked brisket Alpine before heading out on the road!
Hot Dogs Runway Dawgs
Looking for a great hot dog in Alpine, Texas? Skelton's Runway takes hot dogs seriously. Our Runway Dawgs have their own menu, featuring everything from a classic all-beef hot dog to loaded specialty creations topped with chili, cheese, bacon, salsa fresca, sauerkraut, and more. Don't forget to try our tasty breakfast burritos in Alpine for a great start to your day!
Choose a Big Dawg, made with a large 4 oz. all-beef frank, or a Little Dawg, made with a smaller 2.7 oz. frank. You can build your own with toppings like mustard, mayo, bacon, cheese, chili, relish, salsa fresca, onion, jalapeños, and sauerkraut—or opt for one of our specialty Runway Dawgs.
Favorites include the Chili Cheese Dawg Crunch, loaded with chili, cheese, and crunchy Fritos; the Salsa Fresca Dawg, topped with fresh pico de gallo; the Cheddar Bacon Dawg, loaded with bacon and cheese; and the Krout-Dawg, topped with sauerkraut. While you're here, consider pairing your meal with one of our Dirty Drinks in Alpine for the perfect refreshment.
Whether you're craving a classic hot dog, chili cheese dog, bacon cheese dog, or something loaded with toppings, stop by Skelton's Runway in Alpine, Texas, to make it your way. Our convenient drive-thru makes it easy to grab a Runway Dawg and some delicious smoked brisket in Alpine before getting back on the road.
Smoked Brisket in Alpine
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. And 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.
Elote – Mexican Street Corn
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 even further by pairing it with our delicious breakfast burritos Alpine or enjoying it alongside a refreshing Dirty Drinks Alpine. Make it your own with toppings including mayo, Tajín, Tapatío hot sauce, Parmesan cheese, fresh lime, and Hot Cheetos. Go simple or load it up with everything, including our smoked brisket Alpine for a truly satisfying meal.
Nachos, Frito Pie & Hot Cheetos with Cheese
Sometimes you just want something hot, cheesy, and quick. Skelton's Runway serves delicious nachos with cheese, Frito pie, and Hot Cheetos with cheese for an easy snack or quick bite. Don’t forget to try our breakfast burritos Alpine for a hearty option. Grab one through the drive-thru and pair it with one of our custom Dirty Drinks Alpine, iced teas, energy drinks, or other cold beverages. For something more filling, our smoked brisket Alpine is also a great choice!
Iced Tea & Flavored Sweet Tea in Alpine, Texas
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.
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.
Want something different? Mix flavors, add cream, or create your own combination. Whether you're looking for a classic Southern sweet tea, unsweetened iced tea, flavored iced tea, creamy sweet tea, peach tea, coconut tea, or something completely your own, we'll make it your way.
Don't know what to order? Ask us for a favorite — or let us surprise you!
Blue Bell Ice Cream
We've also got Blue Bell Ice Cream for an easy West Texas treat, perfect to enjoy after our breakfast burritos in Alpine or a bite of our delicious smoked brisket Alpine. Flavors change regularly, so stop in and see what's available, along with our refreshing Dirty Drinks Alpine.
Food and Drinks Alpine Texas
