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    Colfax Ale Cellar

    4.7 (66 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dog friendly inside!
    Aggie06Cowgirl

    Very dog friendly, they're welcome inside the restaurant and are greeted with a dog treat. Food was great as well. My husband enjoyed his house brewed beer. There was just one lady waiting tables so there was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. We'll be back! A solid 4.5 stars.

    Tak L.

    We were driving from Santa da back to Denver and want to grab a bite to eat. While we got it to go, the service from ordering on the phone to pick-up was amazing. We ordered the brisket sandwich and it was f-Ing delicious. The bacon jam took it to the next level, and the creamy sriracha added some heat but did not overwhelm the complex flavors of the smoky beef. We were intrigued by the battered elote bites. These charred corn kernels with a blend of five cheeses, lime, onion, garlic and peppers are battered and air-fried. These were full of flavor, and I liked that they were air fried. This is basically a corn tater tot with southwestern flavors.

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    Steve R.

    Wow what a find! Downtown Raton is small and quaint with a1950's vibe. The regulars welcomed us with recommendations from the menu. Great craft beer. Good food. Fresh and tasty.

    Sour ale, Reynard
    Silvia G.

    We were driving through this little big town in NM, and wanted to try the local brews as well as have a bite. Of course it's Covid era, so we did take out. They do beer to go and food. The BLT sandwich comes on bagel and is pretty good. My fave was the Mesa Rider, which is roast beef with bacon jam and it was delish. The beer we ordered consisted of the Banks of Orkney (a scotch ale for the few and brave, strong flavor and acquired taste if you ask me) and Reynard, which is a blended sour ale with an oakey flavor. The ambiance is nice, they have a huge wooden bar. It was closed unfortunately but they have outdoor seating in order to conform to covid restrictions.

    Mesa rider is where its at
    Rich R.

    This place is a gem...get the Mesa. I don't even live in ratan and i would come back in a heartbeat. The owners show off the brewery and the food is so tasty.

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    Pete G.

    Nice tap room in downtown Raton. Very friendly staff. Several good microbrews on tap. We shared air fried cauliflower and air fried elote- very good. I had a good dark Belgian ale and we split brisket quesadillas. Good and filling. Limited bar choices but a good local place.

    Banks of Orkney Scottish Ale - smooth!
    Carla J.

    So glad we stumbled on this place - great beer and bean and cheese burritos! A little gem for sure!

    Stout, Cider, Sour, Amber
    Bethany C.

    Love this little microbrewery!!! We were stuck last night and stumbled across this gem... and super glad we came in! We both had beer flights because we couldn't decide on just one! We ordered: Rabbit Chaser- Golden Ale 5%. 5/5. Fest Lager- Vienna 5%. 4/5. Karenina Karaiba- sour 4.6%. 3/4. Refreshing, but definitely not a strong sour. The Pear Cider was our favorite! Flowing with flavor, quite the thirst quencher. I highly recommend you try this! If they served growlers, I would have filled it up with this Cider!! I would come back here! The vibe was chill. We need games here!

    Cold and tasty Fiesta Lager

    Such a great find! Awesome selection of authentic craft brews. Very easy location. Kind of an oasis along I-25. Great atmosphere, very clean, bar staff very friendly, really cool! Met folks in Raton as a half way point, got here early and just chill'n with a very good and cold Fiesta Lager. For sure check out this place!

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    This is a great stop. The food is delicious, the service is wonderful and the beer is stellar! The bar is so cool.

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    We made up own pizza with bacon and mushrooms. It was incredibly cheesy with meaty mushrooms and…read morecrisp bacon. Our waiter leaned it was our first night on town. He was especially helpful providing information about music and sights in the area.

    Trying to find something different in Taos, aside from Mexican, can be a challenge. We opted for…read morepizza, and I will say this place didn't disappoint! While I would give the food and service a five, the only reason why I knocked it down a star is because our food did not come out at the same time. Not to mention the parking issues! What we ordered: - Pepperoni pizza (12"): crust was good, crunchy but chewy at the same time. A perfectly executed wood fire oven pizza! My son devoured it and enjoyed it. If you're watching portion size, you can share this easily with someone else (3 slices each) - 6" personal size cheese pizza: perfect size for one person, the sauce and cheese had just the right amount of flavor. Crust is the same with the 12". My daughter liked it. - 12" Smokey Quartz: this is the crème de la crème of pizzas!! The dough itself was perfectly made, again chewy but crispy. The basil pesto sauce, the prosciutto, the sun-dried tomatoes, smaller pieces of cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella and that "I can bathe in" lemon vinaigrette drizzled on top is a chef's kiss! This had to be one of the best combination of pizza's I've ever had! I'm usually a Margherita kind of girl but this!!! Wow! I would drive 13 hours again for this pizza! I would definitely recommend this pizza if you like flavor, are adventurous and just want something delicious! Highly recommend this pizza! - Pollo Parmesan sandwich: similar to a chicken Parmesan sandwich only with a twist. The pickled jalapeños have it a nice kick. It wasn't as thick as you would think a chicken Parmesan sandwich would be but it was flavorful and filling. It came with a Caesar salad. The sub came out first and we waited about 10 minutes for our pizza afterwards. In my opinion that isn't quite acceptable. They were apologetic and we appreciated it but they should definitely work on their timing. It might have been a fluke, and this wouldn't be a reason why I wouldn't come here again. I would still recommend it!

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    (209 reviews)

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    This place is only open when an event is happening, at least for now. I went to see a concert and…read moreit was outside so the staff let you bring in your own chairs but there are no in and out privileges so once you go in you can't leave and come back in. The staff doing the security checks didn't seem like they were paying much attention to what they were doing. Only one person was using the metal detecting wand so it took a little while to get to everyone in line, but I saw a few people walk around this guy and go straight to the other staff member who was scanning the tickets at the entrance. I assumed they were other staff or crew for the bands but nope, there were attendees like everyone else. Don't know why the other security staff just let them walk past. Sometimes the security guy vaguely waved the wand in someone's general direction without really checking and that was good enough, I guess. The security guy waved the metal detector wand around me and nothing seemed out of the ordinary but then the guy jammed the wand into my crotch. I was startled but he said I could proceed. I bet he wasn't even looking where he was pointing the wand. I thought about getting something to eat but the menu only had limited offerings which were a chili dog, Indian taco, frito pie, fries, and ice cream sandwiches. The carnival food didn't appeal to me so I settled for an $8 drink during my time at the concert. Outside food and drink are not allowed here. The venue has two outdoor stages, the big dome-shaped one in the back and a smaller platform off to the side by the entrance. There are plastic tables and chairs placed around the area and some metal tables and chairs on the patio under the shade structure. There was a tent off to the side selling the same items that were offered inside but out here you had to pick up your food from a small window farther along the building's exterior. I found it kind of funny that there was a designated smoking section by the fence but there were plenty of people smoking all around the area. It was raining during the concert but that didn't bother me or anyone else as it looked like almost everyone brought umbrellas and rain gear. I may visit again if there is another concert I want to see taking place here.

    I wish they had food. It's a massive cool looking place…read more They also don't have a lot to say in the way of greeting when you enter.

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    Zebs Restaurant & Bar

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    Stopped in for a couple drinks and appetizers. Service was really good. Very friendly. We got the…read morepotato skins appetizer with green chilis on the side. Then we decided to order "to go" the chicken bites and the Alpine Burger. They were delicious! The chicken bites/tenders (not the strips!) are homemade and freaking awesome. I got a side of honey mustard to go with. We will definitely come back. It wasn't busy, but it was a Tuesday night, so not a lot going on anyway. Very casual spot. Had a nice fire going. Cute, laid-back spot.

    We have ate at this restaurant many many times over the last 15 years however, the food on Saturday…read morenight was an absolute nightmare. It was cold. The catfish smelled old The fried food seemed like it had been sitting out for hours. The french fries were cold and rings were cold. I have never in my life tasted such disgusting food. Even the tea tasted stale the condition of the food that came out and the lack of cleanliness, the place should be red tagged. The service wasn't that great. The only reason I would give Creedence is because there was only two people waiting tables however there was only three tables in the restaurant occupied. The other patrons were playing pool in the back room so they're absolutely was no excuse to bring out terrible cold disgusting food. We are all shocked and the lack of quality old stale, not even hot food, and dirty surroundings whatever you do do not go there if you are traveling not to mention, but three out of our party of 6 ordered the catfish and all three of those people ended up sick later that night definitely not happenstance. It's all connected to the conditions of the restaurant nobody had any alcohol just water iced tea and the disgusting food. Fair warning if you don't want to get sick and or disappointed, avoid this location what a shame.

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    Doc Martin's

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    Made reservations for 6:15 and were seated right away when we arrived, which was a great start to…read morethe evening. Our server, Holly, was super friendly and personable. She even gave us a heads up that she was also handling a 7-top table and made sure we could get our order in before theirs since it was just the two of us. Thought that was really thoughtful and great service. We started with the salsa, queso, guacamole, and a Caesar salad for appetizers and everything was delicious. A great way to kick off the meal. For the main course we both went with the steak fajitas. The steak was a little on the tough side, but overall still really good and heavily seasoned. The portion is generous too. One order could easily be split between two people. It comes with rice, beans, cheese, pico, and three tortillas. The restaurant itself is super charming. It's inside the historic Taos Inn and you can really feel the history in the space. The atmosphere alone makes the experience memorable. Would highly recommend checking out Doc Martin's if you're visiting Taos. Great service, great atmosphere, and a solid meal.

    Doc Martin's, at the Taos Inn, is just as quirky as Taos itself. The interior is not quite as…read moreupscale as a few other eateries in the area, but it's set within the original adobe house and celebrates local flavors beyond traditional chile, including choke cherry and fresh trout. Service is good, and the food is fresh and tasty, albeit a bit overpriced.

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