**** (4 stars)
Only tried the breakfast burrito, which is all they serve until about 10:30. Chorizo or veggie options. Nicely stuffed, and nice crispy potatoes in it.
Centro Mexican Kitchen
950 Pearl St
Boulder, CO
80302
(303) 442-7771
https://www.yelp.com/biz/centro-mexican-kitchen-boulder
***** (5 stars)
This is a great local cafe on the main historic street of Leadville. The interior is very historic, with heavy beam lintels and a beautiful metal ceiling. There is also a side room and an outdoor patio.
The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, and a few entrees. Everything we had was excellent. I particularly liked by Colorado Western bison buffalo burger, which came with BBQ sauce, sauteed onions, raw onion, tomato, lettuce, and pepper jack cheese. Home Run!
My companion’s smoked trout salad was also delicious.
Even though they were very busy, service was friendly and the kitchen did a great job of keeping up with the rush.
Tennessee Pass Cafe
222 Harrison Ave
Leadville, CO
80461
(719) 486-8101
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tennessee-pass-cafe-leadville
**** (4 stars)
This is a pleasant restaurant in Aspen’s most famous hotel. It’s probably not quite as good as that description would suggest, but perfectly adequate.
We had the five-course tasting menu, which was well presented, but without any real knockout courses, although there were tasty components in each.
We also had both the sommelier and premium wine pairings. In each instance the premium wines were MUCH better. Service by the sommelier was friendly and informative.
Food service was pretty slow, but the lovely outside summer dining area provided a pleasant venue to pass the time.
While neither the meal nor the wines were knockouts, the pricing was certainly fair for what we were served.
Element 47
675 E Durant Ave
Aspen, CO
81611
(970) 920-6330
https://www.yelp.com/biz/element-47-aspen-2
***** (5 stars)
Excellent local ice cream maker with a great assortment of ice cream and sorbet flavors. There are several choices for cones and cups, or you can have a unicorn sundae, which is served in a cup with a cone (and some magic) on top. They also make floats with sodas or coffee. The line can go out the door, but moves right along.
Cream Bean Berry
1021 Main Ave
Durango, CO
81301
(970) 903-1300
https://www.yelp.com/biz/cream-bean-berry-durango
***** (5 stars)
Really nice selection of small plates, larger plates, sandwiches, cocktails and beers. Limited and somewhat eclectic selection of wines.
We loved the lollipops, a spicy take on chicken wings using drumsticks and a wonderful sweet/spicy sauce, plus a green curry dipping sauce. The Korean Fried Cauliflower was also great.
The bar offers an enormous collection of spirits, and some talented mixology.
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main Ave
Durango, CO
81301
(970) 259-5555
https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-moro-spirits-and-tavern-durango
***** (5 stars)
Fantastic gourmet dining in the heart of Moab. Truly creative cuisine artfully presented.
The citrus salad is really refreshing. My bison tenderloin was tender and perfectly cooked.
Extensive wine list. Friendly service.
Desert Bistro
36 S 100th W
Moab, UT
84532
(435) 259-0756
https://www.yelp.com/biz/desert-bistro-moab
***** (5 stars)
Fantastic burgers in a great retro seeing. Burgers come with lettuce, tomato, and all the fixin’s. Great shakes, too. Sides include giant curly fries and onion rings. Friendly service.
Patio Drive-In
95 N Grayson Pkwy
Blanding, UT
84511
(435) 678-2177
https://www.yelp.com/biz/patio-drive-in-blanding
***** (5 stars)
Delightful gourmet food in the center of Jackson Hole. Really nice wine list.
The place is popular and can get noisey, so I suggest sitting at the counter that looks into the open kitchen and the wood fired oven.
Excellent mussels were a great appetizer. Salmon and elk were both good entrees. Friendly and professional service.
Trio American Bistro
45 S Glenwood Dr
Jackson, WY
83001
(307) 734-8038
https://www.yelp.com/biz/trio-american-bistro-jackson
***** (5 stars)
Cozy little coffee shop with fresh pastries, a full range of espresso based drinks, plus cold brew.
Cowboy Coffee
125 N Cache St
Jackson, WY
83001
(307) 733-7392
https://www.yelp.com/biz/cowboy-coffee-jackson-2
**** (4 stars)
Competently executed Mexican food in a pleasant environment. Where else can you have enchiladas while watching skiers (although we were there in July). Well-stuffed chalupa, very tasty Chile relleno, so-so cheese enchiladas. HUGE margaritas!
Good service and nice ambiance.
El Abuelito Family Mexican Restaurant
385 W Broadway
Jackson, WY
83001
(307) 733-1207
https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-abuelito-family-mexican-restaurant-jackson