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Colorado|Iconic Foods
By Christy Articola
|Updated on June 07, 2024(Originally published June 26, 2023)
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Christy Articola
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
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If you’re from Colorado, then you’d better like green chili – it’s one of our state’s most iconic foods! Also, you surely know about the rivalry between Colorado and New Mexico regarding Pueblo versus Hatch chiles. As a result, there are a lot of great restaurants in southeastern Colorado – particularly near the New Mexico border – serving up green chili, each trying to prove that our state’s take is the best! You can find a lot of these tasty eateries in La Junta, which is about an hour east of Pueblo. These five green chili restaurants in La Junta, Colorado have some of the very best green chili dishes in the state, and it’s worth the trip out there to try them all out.
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The Fairway, 27696 Harris Rd, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
The Fairway makes a mean green chili soup. Some customers say that it's the best green chili soup anywhere! But don't stop with just soup - it's also great on the burritos!
Copper Kitchen, 116 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
The Copper Kitchen is a family-friendly spot on Colorado Avenue. Locals love this place, and the green chili served here is excellent. Why not get some on your eggs? (A classic combo, if you ask us!)
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Mauricio's Taco Shop, W, 1121 US-50, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Mauricio's Taco Shop, 3659 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
The shop makes great tacos, but it's the Green Chili Plate that customers rave about most. This green chili really satisfies! Mauricio's also has a location in Colorado Springs, so you can grab some tasty eats just about anywhere.
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Felisa's Mexican Food & Lounge, 27948 Frontage Rd, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Felisa's serves up some great green chili also. You'll love the bean or beef burrito smothered in it. Be sure to ask for extra green chili...on everything!
Lucy's Tacos, 17 E 3rd St, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Even if food trucks aren't your usual jam, Lucy's is one of the best places to eat in La Junta. This stationary food truck-style spot is tucked away on 3rd Street. You'll love the Green Chili Plate, or really, anything with green chili involved. Don't just get green chili on top of your meal...get it inside and all over the place!
You can’t go wrong with any of these La Junta, Colorado restaurants for epic green chili! You might even want to head on down to this quiet town to try them all in one day (or weekend) – that sounds like a great adventure! Have a blast, and be sure to bring your appetite.
Where do you fall on the great green chili debate? Do you have a favorite spot in La Junta or elsewhere?
If you’re looking for more great things to do in southeastern Colorado (and beyond!), this list of must-see CO experiences will take you across the entire state.
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Jennifer|June 07, 2024
Where can I find the best Mexican food in Colorado?
Delicious Mexican food is everywhere you turn in Colorado, from tasty corner food trucks to historic, family-owned restaurants and everything in between. Here are just a few of the best Mexican restaurants in Colorado:
- Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina, Denver
- Adriana’s Mexican Restaurant, Franktown
- Arceo’s Mexican Restaurant, Colorado Springs
- Chakas Mexican Restaurant, Denver
- , Boulder
- La Casita Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Berthoud
- La Loma Restaurant, Denver
- La Rosa Southwestern Dining, Palmer Lake
- Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant, Denver
- Los Dos Potrillos, Centennial/Littleton
- Mr. Taco, Centennial
- Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant, Colorado Springs
- Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, Denver/Greeley/Lone Tree
- Salsa Latina, Colorado Springs
- Taqueria La Familia, Denver
- Tarasco’s, Denver
- Xicamiti La Taquería Bistro, Golden
... and so many more! (Word on the street is the town of Lamar is chock full of delicious Mexican too!)
Are there any food truck parks in Colorado?
Got a craving? You'll find a little bit of everything to satisfy your hunger at these food truck parks:
- 11th Street Station, Durango
- Food Tank Park, Denver
- Fort Collins Food Truck Rally (weekly event May-September), Fort Collins
- Improper City, Denver
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