45 Colorado restaurants you’ve seen on television

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Looking for a great place to find a meal in Colorado? These Colorado restaurants have been deemed noteworthy enough to feature on various television shows. Below you’ll find the location and main dish of 45 must-try spots around the Centennial State.

1. Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Main Dish: Spicy Pig Pizza

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

2. Batter Cupcakes

Location: Avon, Colorado

Main Dish: Cupcakes

Show: Cupcake Wars

3. Creperie du Village

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Main Dish: Beef Fondue

Show: Top 5 Restaurants

4. The Post Chicken & Beer

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Main Dish: Fried Chicken

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

5. The Sweet Life

Location: Telluride, Colorado

Main Dish: Ice Cream

Show: $40 A Day

6. Woody Creek Tavern

Location: Woody Creek, Colorado

Main Dish: Blue Agave Margaritas

Show: $40 A Day

7. Pattie’s Tiny Cakes

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Main Dish: Cupcakes

Show: Cupcake Wars

8. Samples Restaurant

Location: Longmont Colorado

Main Dish: Poutine Burger

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

9. La Cocina de Luz

Location: Telluride, Colorado

Main Dish: Chilaquiles

Show: $40 A Day

10. Le Central

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: French Cuisine

Show: $40 A Day

11. Zoe Ma Ma

Location:  Boulder, Colorado

Main Dish: Steamy Buns

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives

12. Aloy Thai Cuisine

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Main Dish: Lemongrass Chicken

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

13. The Roost

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Main Dish: Bangin’ Cauliflower

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

14. Parisi & Firenze a Tavola

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella and homemade focaccia

Show: $40 A Day

15. Cache Cache Bistro

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Main Dish: Colorado Trout

Show: $40 A Day

16. Rasta Pasta

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Rasta Pasta

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

17. Wildflower Cooking Company

Location: Telluride, Colorado

Main Dish: Sandwiches

Show: $40 A Day

18. The Big Wrap

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Main Dish: Wraps

Show: $40 A Day

19. Julia Blackbird’s New Mexican Cafe

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Native American, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine

Show: $40 A Day

20. Paravicini’s Italian Bistro

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Veal Giuseppe

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

21. Piglatin Food Truck

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Stacked Arepa

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

22. Maria Empanada

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Empanada

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (x2)

23. Axois

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Slow-braised lamb ribs

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

24. Cafe Brazil

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Bolinhos

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives

25. Dae Gee Korean BBQ

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Korean Barbeque

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

26. Skirted Heifer

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: The Hangover (burger)

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

27. Restaurant 415

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Main Dish: Blackened Cauliflower Steak

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

28. Front Range Barbecue

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: The Sloppy Pig Sandwich

Show: Diners, Dive-Ins, and Dives

29. Casa Bonita

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Sopapillas

Show: Craziest Restaurants in America

30. Spice Island Grill

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Curry Goat

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

31. Biju’s Little Curry Shop

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Biriyani

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

32. Mountain Shadows Restaurant

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Rocky Mountain Roast Beef Sandwich

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

33. The Bagel Delicatessen & Restaurant

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Chopped Liver

Show:Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

34. A Taste of Home Cooking

Location: Arvada, Colorado

Main Dish: Dinner Cannoli

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

35. Hops & Pie

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Beer Braised Brisket Pizza

Show:Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

36. Sam’s No. 3

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Kickin’ Green Pork Chili

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

37. Foolish Craig’s Cafe

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Main Dish: BLT Guacamole

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

38. Steuben’s Food Service

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Lobster Roll

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

39. The Sink

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Main Dish: Texas Onion Straw Burger

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

40. Tocabe An American Indian Eatery

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Indian Tacos

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

41. Atomic Cowboy

Location: Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Massive Pizza by the Slice

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

42. Prohibition

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Balsamic Braised Short-Rib Burger

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

43. Highland Tavern

Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Dish: Bombshell Sammich

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

44. King’s Chef Diner

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Breakfast Burritos, “The Thing”

Show: Outrageous Food

45. Big Stuff Food Truck

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Main Dish: Bison, chorizo, and beef burger; Colorado poutine

Show: The Great Food Truck Race: Holiday Hustle

Editor’s Note: These restaurants are subject to location changes and closures.

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