Eating your way across Colorado
Colorado's food scene changes with the landscape. Most of the state's restaurants sit along the Front Range, where Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins and Boulder have everything from neighborhood taquerias and family diners to chef-driven dining rooms. Head into the mountains and the mix shifts to ski-town cafés, brewpubs and après-ski spots in places like Aspen, Steamboat Springs and Durango. Out on the Western Slope, Grand Junction sits in the middle of orchard and wine country.
What Colorado does well
- Mexican food and green chile. Mexican is the most common cuisine we list in Colorado. Green chile, served as a stew or smothered over burritos, is a statewide staple.
- Craft beer. Colorado has one of the country's biggest craft brewing scenes, and many breweries serve food or host food trucks.
- Coffee and breakfast. Cafés and breakfast spots are among the most common places on the site, from early-morning coffee bars to weekend brunch favorites.
- Rocky Mountain ingredients. Look for bison, elk and Colorado lamb on menus, along with Palisade peaches and Rocky Ford cantaloupe in summer.
How to find your next meal
Start with the search bar and type it the way you'd say it, for example breakfast burritos in Colorado Springs or sushi in Boulder with outdoor seating. Use Refine to choose a cuisine, a city or features like takeout, delivery or vegetarian options. You can also pick a city below to see every restaurant we list there.
Colorado restaurant FAQs
Which Colorado cities have the most restaurants?
Denver has the most restaurants on Local Food Reviews, followed by Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins and Boulder.
What food is Colorado known for?
Green chile is Colorado's signature dish. The state is also known for craft beer, bison and lamb, Palisade peaches, and the Denver omelet.
How current is the restaurant information?
Listings are built from public business information, and we check for closures before a place is published. Details like hours can change, so it's worth calling ahead. Restaurant owners can claim their listing to keep it up to date.
How do I add or update my restaurant?
Find your restaurant and choose Claim this listing. Claiming is free and lets you add photos, menus, hours and special offers. If your restaurant isn't listed yet, use Add Listing at the top of the page.