3 Best Restaurants in Colorado, USA

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Boss Hogg's

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For a quick bite, try this Western-themed watering hole and barbecue-steak joint with a quirky personality. Boss Hogg's is a local institution.

808 E. 3rd St., La Junta, CO, 81050, USA
719-384–7879
Known For
  • Hand-cut steaks
  • Heaping portions
  • Friendly staff

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Slow Groovin' BBQ

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A giant smoker sits in front of the two-story wooden structure, with rocking chairs on a large front porch and a line of picnic tables outside. Barbecue sandwiches and platters are what you would expect, served in heaping helpings and coated in messy, delicious sauces. A second location in Snowmass is open year-round.
101 W. 1st St., Marble, CO, 81623, USA
970-963--4090
Known For
  • Man-eater sandwich with pulled pork and sausage
  • Barbecue their way (they don't adhere to any regional standards)
  • Rotating Colorado beers on tap
Restaurant Details
Closed Nov.--Apr.

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Smoke Modern BBQ

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House-made bold and tangy, thick and sweet, and smoky and spicy sauces on every table add extra flavor to the traditional barbecue dishes, perfectly prepared in an open kitchen at this casual restaurant with neutral-hue booths, wood tables, and a wall of windows. Try the mac and cheese topped with smoked pork or load up on southern sides. Unique cocktails complement the hearty entrées.

713 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601, USA
970-230–9796
Known For
  • Lively atmosphere
  • Large selection of whiskey and bourbon
  • Smoked meats
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Thurs.

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