El Rey Taco Shop in Salida, Colorado understood the assignment…read more Massive portions, legit street tacos, loaded carne asada nachos dripping in cheese, crema, guac, pico, and jalapeños like a nebulous edible supernova yum. Every bite tasted fresh, savory, and wildly satisfying. It quietly outperforms places twice its size in bigger cities. Tiny dining room. Huge flavor energy. Giving taco slay.

Delicious, quick, & cheap. Checked all the boxes for a sit down lunch.Keep up the good work.read more

Incredible food and service. Tony is very personable and attentive to our every need. We had the…read morebeef burrito and a green chili hamburger. We will definitely be ba

Got a sausage breakfast burrito to go. It hit the spot. But what really put it over the top was…read morethe green tomatillo salsa. It has a very smoky flavor to it and it taste I have never had before and it is off the hook good.

We worked up an appetite hiking through soft and shifting sands at a certain National Park before…read morecontinuing northward, driving through town after tiny town where we couldn't find an open filling station, let alone food. Thus, when we got to Poncha Springs and suddenly had 4G again, we chose the first food truck listed on Yelp. We did not know what to expect from a rural food truck with only 3.5 stars at the time of our visit, but our growling bellies demanded that we risk it. OMG are we ever glad we did! Combine that everybody-knows-your-name feel of your local dive-bar, with the earnestly eclectic comfort of your favorite independent coffee house, then hide that under a wooden carport, and you will have the vaguest impression of the dining room. An order window faces into the humbly hip dining room, and a bright white sign, looking for all the world  like an oversized tri-fold pamphlet displays the menu.  I know exactly what I want from the pictures on Yelp, but I have trouble finding it. Turns out that if you want fried shrimp and sweet potato waffle-fries, that's just the Shrimp Basket with a substitution. Those sweet potato fries are pretty darn amazing, though, and the shrimp are some of the best ive had this far from an ocean. Raz went for the Cajun Pork plate. I was astounded at the slow burn of the spicing, and the absolute perfection of the succulent meat. The absolute star of the whole experience, however, was his side of spicy ranch-style beans. They were savory, smoky, spicy, and had almost none of the sweetness I generally associate with bbq beans. Thus, they were the perfect pintos, and I would be willing to make the half-day drive back here just for them. This place is an absolute diamond-in-the-rough, and worth every one of the 5 stars I'm giving.

If I were just rating the burger this place is a 10/10, amazing burger. Had chicken wings too, the…read morechicken was nice and juicy, outside had a good crunch but they were not flavorful, no seasoning. The fries were average.

Had the Beef Barbacoa which was amazingly flavorful melt in your mouth juicy with perfectly crisped…read moreup corn tortilla. Girlfriend had the Blackened Mahi tacos which were beautifully light and fresh with abundant handmade fruit and veggie salsa piled high. Service and ambiance were clean and thoughtful with water bowls filled for dogs.

Fantastic tacos and margaritas. Right off of main and great…read moreviews of Princeton. Easy walk to the river with trails on both sides of the Arkansas.

Great location and good vibes. The employees were so nice. The margarita was STRONG and tasty. I…read moreloved the garlic mushroom appetizer. Mushrooms smothered in garlic with avocado and herb butter for dipping. So glad I didn't have to share. I also liked the salsa which had charred bits in it for more depth.

Nice family operated restaurant. Owner is head chef and wife delightful and checked on everyone…read more One of their sons served us and was very friendly. Food was good and very plentiful. We had the fajitas for two. Plenty to take home. Will definitely return when in Salida again. Certainly recommend.

Small touristy town leads you to believe the food might not be up to par but this was no…read moredisappointment. Seated out in the patio. No dogs allowed in the patio unless it's a service dog fyi. They have a little patch of artificial green grass next to the patio. For you dog to chill and whine at you. We were served by at least four different employees and everyone was pleasant. They were honest about what was good and what wasn't and we needed up with cheap margs and great food. I had the Herradura Trio which was exceptional amount of food for the price and cooked perfectly. Definitely worth the price and too much for one sitting. Lots of leftovers if that's your thing. The taco and enchilada combo was good too especially if you are not THAT hungry. Chips and salsa were great. Bottomless. So is the soda. We had HH margs for $7.50 that got us buzzed fast. Afternoon breeze in the patio was perfect and made for a much better experience than our mosquito infested campground. lol They can accommodate groups up to 25+ and they have plenty of staff to get the job done fast.

First of all food was great. That's what makes it so sad about the service. They had two young…read morewomen as servers and one gentleman as a wait staff. We had ordered drinks and they brought chips and salsa to the table. While we were waiting for our food they completely avoided our table. The young women were huddled around the podium by the front door visiting. I finally went up and asked for refills. Several times the women sat down at a table to wipe off menus and visit. The restaurant was not busy at all but they simply never came over to check on us. I could understand lesser service if they were busy but this was not the case. Great food, disappointing service.

Lovin' Spoonful is not so much a restaurant as it is a food truck. It seems to be a rather…read morepermanent fixture at this location, right next to Sub-Culture Cyclery. (The address is approximate.) It has a couple of outdoor tables and a tarp to keep the sun and frequent afternoon downpours off its customers. Lovin' Spoonful offers a four or five specials daily...sandwiches mostly, with salads on the side. We've eaten there twice, and both times got a very fresh sandwich and side salad. Our favorite was the falafel & hummous sandwich. It was piled high with two or three large falafel balls and tons of veggies. It was served on a nice, crusty, home-made pita. Definitely worth checking out if you want to sit outside or take food back to your place.

Amazing food truck next to Elevation Beer Co. Loaded Italian sausage lasagna with crisp grilled…read moreveggies and Texas toast for just 7 bucks and a delish pork tamale with fresh salsa and chips for 3 bucks. This will definitely be a regular stop for me!!

Great find! absolutely the best brisket I have had in a…read moreyear! After 18 hours of smoking it is flavorful, tender, with a nice roll of fat to keep it rich and just the right level of moist. Sauce lightly sweet, tangy, and bit of heat. The beans are Smokey with a bit of heat. Coleslaw is wet with a bit of creaminess and a good crunch! If you're wanting the real deal, this is it!

Had lunch here - the food was fantastic and the staff (assuming owner but not positive) was very…read morefriendly! Lots of picnic tables with umbrellas to sit at. We will be back next time we are in town.