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Area Restaurants

For such a small town we are blessed with many good and even great places to dine out. Opinions expressed below are compiled from both our guests and our staff's personal experiences and thus are intentionally biased. (If it is not on this list, we cannot recommend. UPDATED May 2022

In Poncha Springs – (area near Hwy 285 and Hwy 50)

Poncha Pub
Poncha Pub
Loaded Sandwiches, Fresh Salads, Cold Beer, Tasty Cocktails, and Great Company.
Red Truck Pizza
Red Truck Pizza
innovative thin crusted pizza.
The Hunger Shack/FlaminGO
The Hunger Shack/FlaminGO
Intersection of Hwy 285 and Hwy 50, a bright green old fashioned hamburger stand. Great comfort food, lots of Cajun, and excellent BBQ. ICE CREAM too! Open until 8pm daily.
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In Salida – Out on Highway 50

Crossroads Café
Crossroads Café
very good, innovative, reasonable, not much atmosphere. Closed Mon/Tue 719-221-6170
Dominos
Dominos
Actually quite good! Will deliver to the Mountain Goat Lodge.719-539-1999
Fiesta Mexicana
Fiesta Mexicana
cute décor, outdoor patio. (719) 539-5203
Hwy 50 Burger
Hwy 50 Burger
Excellent food & beer, not just burgers. Look for a building that used to be a Burger King.
McDonalds
McDonalds
Mojo’s
Mojo’s
very good for breakfast, closed on Tuesdays.
NEW: Casa Calaca
NEW: Casa Calaca
excellent upscale Mexican food. (719) 207-4249
Quincy’s
Quincy’s
ONE fixed menu each night – Starts at $ 13.95 for filet mignon on Sun-Thur and prime rib on Fri-Sat, very good for the price. Excellent Margaritas! (719) 539-4351
Robins
Robins
good for lunch open 7am-2pm closed on Thursdays.
Sonic
Sonic
Subway
Subway
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IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SALIDA

Amica’s Pizza
Amica’s Pizza
excellent, thin crust artisan style pizzas, Italian food and brewpub. 719-539-5219
Bensons
Bensons
Local bar with live music and good bar food. (719) 539-9391
Las Camelinas
Las Camelinas
Best Mexican restaurant in town – our favorite of the Mexican Restaurants ! 719-530-0405
Mo Burrito
Mo Burrito
Can't go wrong with whatever you order. Very quick and friendly service. Has a pet-friendly patio.
Moonlight Pizza
Moonlight Pizza
excellent pizza, has their own brewery and homemade sodas. Will deliver to the Mountain Goat Lodge! (719) 539-4277
Osake Steak and Sushi
Osake Steak and Sushi
Sprockets
Sprockets
Very good burgers!
Sushi Thai
Sushi Thai
Sushi Japanese and Thai restaurant
Sweetie’s Bakery and Deli
Sweetie’s Bakery and Deli
excellent, great sandwiches (719) 539-4248
Taco’s El Tapatio
Taco’s El Tapatio
Tacos and full menu of Mexican food.
The Biker and the Baker
The Biker and the Baker
Great appetizers and cocktails – open Thu-Sun only.
The Boathouse Cantina
The Boathouse Cantina
On the river, good place to drink and watch the boaters, food is on the upswing! (719) 539-5004
The Fritz
The Fritz
Gastro Pub across from the River Park, excellent Tapas style menu and bar (719) 539-0364
Vino Salida Wine Cellars
Winery
Vino Salida Wine Cellars
COLORADO CRAFT WINE Colorado's abundant sunshine, warm days, cool nights, and low humidity provide the perfect conditions for wine grapes that feature the complex character and chemistry required to craft award-winning wines. The federal government has designated two regions in Colorado as American Viticultural Areas (AVA): The Grand Valley AVA, including Grand Junction and Palisade, and the West Elks AVA, surrounding Paonia and Hotchkiss. Our state's wineries are an important part of Colorado's agritourism, offering wine tastings, winery tours, vineyard tours, and wine festivals. All our Colorado wines are processed in small batches. Each year, we receive tons of fresh grapes from Palisade, Colorado! Our yearly bounty has included Chardonnay, Albarino, Riesling, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Carignan! We're slowly crafting the new wines into yummy goodness, infusing them with hearty laughter, lots of nurturing love, and plenty of jazz! Harvest is an exciting time at Vino Salida; please stop by to view the process and sample the vino!
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IN BUENA VISTA (20 miles to the north of us)

Crave
Crave
Really great atmosphere – Italian food/bar.
Eddyline Brewpub
Eddyline Brewpub
Pizza, burgers, brewpub (2 locations)
House Rock Kitchen
House Rock Kitchen
EXCELLENT! Healthy options.
Lariat Tavern
Lariat Tavern
Excellent food and music venue.
Quincy’s
Quincy’s
ONE fixed menu each night – Starts at $ 13.95 for filet mignon on Sun-Thur and prime rib on Fri-Sat, very good for the price. Excellent Margaritas! (719) 539-4351
Simple Eatery
Simple Eatery
Excellent
Surf Hotel
Surf Hotel
Upscale dining
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NATHROP - 12 MILES NORTH OF US

Mary Murphy's Steakhouse at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs.
Mary Murphy's Steakhouse at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs.
It is in a lovely location, and slightly more formal than other restaurants in the area.
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