**** (4 stars)
Good traditional Mexican dishes and combinations and excellent Margaritas. The namesake Margarita with a dash of orange juice was nice and fruity, and the Patron Margarita packed a punch.
The relleno was my favorite item.
Vallarta Mexican Grill
1301 W Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vallarta-mexican-grill-dodge-city-2
***** (5 stars)
This is a classic drive-In with car service. They have a great selection of burgers and sides. I had a corn dog and onion rings, and both were good. Great service.
R-B Drive In
201 E Ave A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
*** (3 stars)
Friendly service and a nice patio dining area are the highlights of this place in the midst of the Colorado Springs tourist area.
The food was just okay, with a very pedestrian Antipasto Misto and somewhat odd Caesar Salad that involved diced meat and toasted bits of flatbread.
The namesake Pizza Rustica was also just okay. The thin, authentic crust was good, but the ricotta was only in one small section, and the pizza overall had very little flavor. We overhead a nearby table chatting with the owner, and they gave exactly the same assessment.
Wine prices are reasonable.
Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
**** (4 stars)
Nice bakery with good service and coffee. The croissants, while not really Parisian quality, are huge and tasty
La Baguette
2417 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
***** (5 stars)
Nice sandwich and coffee shop. The paninis look really simple but actually have a delightfully complex combination of flavors. I highly recommend both the California and Hawaiian versions.
Brew Unto Others
119 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052
***** (5 stars)
Very nice hamburger cafe (nicer than a diner) with lots of patio seating. Good burgers and excellent onion rings, fries, and shakes. Very friendly and fast service.
Bolt Burgers + Shakes
6675 CO-165
Colorado City, CO 81019
***** (5 stars)
Simply amazing. Not only did Michael Garmin capture the people, animals, buildings, and interiors perfectly, but he also created stories you can discern simply from examining the details of each scene.
Many of the rooms incorporate Pepper's Ghost effects to change from one scene to another (hence the "magic") and carefully positioned mirrors extend alleys into the distance.
It would take hours to fully enjoy every detail, but even a brief visit is definitely worth the stop!.
Magic Town
2418 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
***** (5 stars)
Bear Claw bakery has wonderful pastries, just as you'd guess from the name. They also serve complete breakfasts, and were doing a bustling business the Monday morning I visited.
I got a huge almond croissant, a big slab of sour cream pecan coffee cake, and coffee, all to go. Everything was wonderful. Next time I go I will definitely try more of their pastries, because I don't care how good the scrambled eggs might be, there's nothing like super fresh quality pastry!
Bearclaw Bakery and Cafe
228 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
Taos, NM 87571
**** (4 stars)
Definitely Colorado's most unique and insane roadside attraction. The fruit of one very — shall we say, Individual — person's work, this massive structure is at once breathtaking, beautiful, crazy, and dangerous as all get out. Worth the detour.
Bishop’s Castle
12705 State Hwy 165
Rye, CO 81069
***** (5 stars)
This is a lovely resort with very nice accommodations scattered around a lushly landscaped campus. The bar is a very nice place for cocktails and live piano music.
The restaurant seems underutilized, and doesn't serve lunch, which is a bit odd.
The staff is very welcoming.
El Monte Sagrado
317 Kit Carson Rd
Taos, NM 87571