Don't let the appearance or location fool you--this place is an absolute hidden gem. You can't even see the restaurant from the highway or the exit ramp. It looks like you're driving into a tiny RV park behind a large white wall, and if I hadn't read the reviews beforehand, I probably would have kept driving. I'm so glad we didn't. The owners were some of the kindest, most welcoming people we've met on our 10 day road trip. The restaurant was spotless--honestly cleaner than many restaurants we've eaten at--and even the large restroom was exceptionally clean. We ordered the burgers and the fresh-cut, house-made fries, and both were fantastic. The burger was one of the best we had on our entire Colorado/New Mexico road trip, and I wish we had ordered more fries! As parents traveling with two young daughters, we especially appreciated how family-friendly they were. They had a huge basket of crayons and coloring books that immediately kept our girls entertained, which was such a thoughtful touch after a long day in the car. If you're driving between Colorado and Amarillo, this place is 100% worth the stop. Trust the reviews, ignore the outside appearance, and stop for a burger and fries. We'll absolutely be back on our next road trip. read more

Traveling through and stopped in for lunch. The food was fabulous, very affordable, large portions and the friendliest folk. Green chili is the best I've had. read more

Wow this place is a hidden gem. As soon as I opened my truck door, a delectable scent engulfed my senses. The food is fresh and has amazing flavor. Everyone inside is very kind and hospitable. I wish I took a photo of my food before I started eating! My boyfriend got a plain burger with fries and enjoyed his food very much as well. The restaurant is also very peaceful and cozy. Please do not hesitate to stop by and get your fill of delicious home cooked food. We also bought a salsa to go! read more

Exit 30 BBQ & Cafe - Brisket nachos - Cafes Near Me - Aguilar, Colorado

Don't let the outside deter you from this small cafe. I ate my fill and left nothing when we stopped for a quick bite.food came out hot and quickly. read more

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Amazing food! Looks can be deceiving but it's nice inside and has ac. Finished my burger in 5 minutes couldn't put it down! Great house salsa! 10/10 would return here. read more

Exit 30 BBQ & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Aguilar, Colorado

Ordered several hamburgers to go and they were raw meat. Called & no apologies. Live too far to take them back.

Food was great! But what really stood out was the service! Super friendly We had the breakfast burrito and would definitely suggest the salsa. read more

My wife and I are beginning full-time nomads, and on our first, very tiring day on the road, we were driving down 1-25 and we just inadvertently saw this place out of the corner of our eye. Great prices for full hook ups--$35/ ight--and a charming little café where the owner is the chef! They are super friendly, super accommodating, and as a result of this, we will be staying here anytime we're in these here parts! read more

Food was super yummy and very filling. I got the omelet which was very cheesy (forgot to take a photo of it). My family also ordered the huevos rancheros and the hungry huntsman. Service was great! There was only one lady working the kitchen and taking orders and she was a delight. Restrooms and dining area were clean, and the locals were a great help with getting us familiar with the area. read more

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Very friendly! Loved the brisket nachos and we asked for their salsa and that was very good! Definitely will try something else next time we are back! read more

What a gem! Delicious breakfast. Wonderful service. As other reviews have said, it doesn't look like much but it is absolutely worth the stop! read more

Just stop & try you won't be disappointed! Found this place after looking for a spot to eat! Don't let the outside fool youGreat food, service & super friendly people! We will be back to try more great food! Thx! read more

Look, from the outside the place doesn't looks fency, and lucked we trusted this app ranking. Because, once you get inside... Everything changes, you have a best in class warm hospitality. Food is so good. High value for teh price you will pay. Enjoy read more

Actually just needed to stop on our way out to Estes Park, but my daughter needed us restroom. The owners were kind and inviting. The food looked amazing coming out of the kitchen. read more

We stayed the night here in the campground while passing through the area. Easy on and off the highway. The area was nice and clean. We didn't try the restaurant, although it did smell good, we just weren't hungry at the time. Would recommend to anyone passing by. read more

My buddy and I are on our way back to Texas after a quick trip up. This is EXACTLY what we were looking for. Great service, excellent food. You can get a feel for the folks that live around here based on the genuine friendliness in the servers. My buddy had a slice of Pumpkin Pecan Crumble and it was the best dessert we've both ever had. Overall wonderful experience. read more

Missed Trinidad exit and hungry! Looked up closest place to grab a meal and get off the road! Yelp said, Exit 30 BBQ! OK. I exit. We pulled up to a small building with RV park, kind of different but we hungry. Enter a place out of the past, think Alice's diner from 70's! But the service was very friendly! The owner told me what she eats (think bbq burritowith avocado), so u give back the menu and say, I'm in. Delicious! My friend gets the (all day) breakfast burrito AND wouldn't let me try it. Everything was wonderful. It's like finding a gem when you needed one. Kindness when tired. I can't wait to return! read more

Exit 30 BBQ & Cafe - Deliciousness! - Cafes Near Me - Aguilar, Colorado

CHIPS AND SALSA IS A MUST ! Loved the service, very inviting, and the location was very clean. The food is delicious, would definitely recommend. read more

we come this way often for work and travel and on our second stop we had a different experience than our first visit. Doesn't look like much walking up butting is and once inside we were happy for the warm greeting on Christmas Eve from a sweet and welcoming waitress who was working alone. (Bonnie or Barbie) We ate too much and drank too much coffee, but it was worth it. The service was more than wonderful and the food was tasty and hot! However, we decided to stop by and say hello last week and didn't receive the same warm welcome. The food was still delicious, but a genuine welcoming worker did not greet us this time and we didn't leave happy about this stop in and missed the warm welcome from Christmas Eve. read more

The food is excellent. I can see why with her prize winning green chili being so delicious. The friendliness of the waitress was far beyond what you usually get. She even gave us samples of things before we ordered. Would definitely stop here again. read more

5 stars ! Great little place, as others have described it's a building w/a trailer hookup park for travelers, but the food was great. Huge portions, great tasting. It has an outside table with was great on a sunny day and our dog got to walk around and enjoy the grass. read more

Great little spot to have a relaxing meal and take a break from driving. They were super friendly and the food was great! Will look forward to coming again. read more

Exit 30 BBQ & Cafe - Smothered breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Aguilar, Colorado

We were worried when we first got out of the car but this place turned out to be an excellent place to have lunch. The french fries were excellent and the pulled pork was so tender and the southern style potato salad was excellent too. We really enjoyed all of our lunches including the hamburger. The lady that was managing the place that day we were there was very friendly and attentive and took care of any of our needs. read more

Stopped on our way to New Mexico for breakfast. Very good breakfasts and enough parking for our truck and fifth wheel. Seemed to be popular with locals and staff was friendly. Easy on/off access to I25. read more

Very nondescript place. Right off the freeway where not much else is. Very friendly staff and the breakfast burrito was beyond delicious. Perfectly cooked. Loaded. Price was very user friendly. The green sauce was fantastic. So good had to take a quart with me. Small friendly atmosphere. Can't recommend it highly enough. read more

Food was excellent, restaurant was clean, and service was so kind. We order a breakfast burrito, a bbq sandwich, a burger, and a cobbler and it was all delicious. read more

We were road tripping with an infant and trying not to pull over due to SHE WAS ASLEEP! Ended up Seriously in need of restroom in the middle of nowhere and stopped here hoping for coffee and services. We over heard customers talking about the home made chili and this place just plain smells delicious! Service was immediate and very hospitable so we orded the chili burger, brisket, and a dinner salad. Portions are healthy so we brought take out then ordered a second chili burger to share later on down the road with a couple of brownies as well. Fantastic service and delicious food where really no other business is for miles! Thanks for being available for our lunch (and take out dinner)! #OnTheRoamAgain read more

Wonderful place to eat. Nice people. Great menu!! We love to pop in every now and then. Clean and friendly atmosphere!!

Super great BBQ sandwich (brisket)! Loved staying a night in their RV park also. :)

Best BBQ you will try in Colorado! You won't regret going.

Amazing hidden gem between Denver and Santa Fe. Very friendly owners and delicious food. We had the chicken tenders with homemade fries that were the best I've ever had. Love to support local!! read more

The food was delicious with generous portions. We definitely didn't leave hungry. Must stop if you're hungry!

We were on a road trip coming back from Mount Rushmore and a little sign on the side of the freeway caught my eye and I immediately pulled off the freeway. The pride in the food is obvious and it's delicious. Well worth the stop. read more

exit 30 barbecue and Café they also have a RV park here and if you're looking for a nice place for overnight or maybe a day or two this is definitely a place to look at the restaurants on property it's open from seven in the morning till seven in the evening and what they lack in amenities they make up in hospitality. The food was good and the price was right P.S everything is home made read more

We stopped on our way to Colorado Springs. Food was absolutely delicious. We even got chili to go for dinner that night. Then on our way back home we of course had to stop again! Hopefully, we will be back out again. It's a must stop place for good home cooked food!! read more

Great little spot. My family was driving through to Denver from Texas and this was on the way. We were initially going to try Frontier BBQ in Trinidad but basically irked out of the parking lot when we saw the outside. Took the following exit due to a yelp review. Exit 30 BBQ seems to be one of the only reasons to take...well, exit 30. Which I am glad we did. The food was delicious and the service was lovely. Great prices, too! read more

We stayed the night at the rv park and had dinner and breakfast at this cafe!!! Super clean and the best food!!! Highly recommended for a home cooked yummy meal for all! read more

This quiet little restaurant is perfect. The food is great and fairly priced. The daily specials have not disappointed. The service and people are extremely nice and accommodating. Very welcoming to my service dog. I highly recommend it. Great RV place to stay as well. Easy access and good accommodations. read more

Great little place! Doesn't look like much from the outside. But the service was nice and the food was good. The green chili stew, Italian sandwich, and pulled pork were great! read more

Really good homemade food. We were pulling a large RV and wanted an easy place to stop for breakfast. Super easy access and a very good and super affordable breakfast. We each had a super packed omelet, hashbrows, pancakes and coffee for $20 total bill. There are no signs for the cafe just exit on 30. Worth the stop if you're traveling and hungry. read more