Exit 30 BBQ &amp; Cafe

Moved to PW yesterday - had to try this for breakfast right away. Toni was a great server, our…read morebreakfast was delicious and owner even stopped to check in on us. We will definitely be back!

I want to start with the food was good, i got huevos rancheros and husband a smothered breakfast…read moreburrito. Only complaint there was my hash browns were cold. In other news, THE SERVICE was a double "what the f***" My husband was already done with his drink by the time the food came out, our young server ignored it more time passed, pushed the empty cup more towards the edge so it was more noticeable and a older lady WATCHED me push the cup and proceeded to talk to our server and not tell him anything or refill the cup... .. not checked on once... husband got fed up and filled it himself and the older lady proceeded to say she would do it, BUT YOU DIDNT? He was trying to explain that to her nicely and she wasn't hearing it and kept ignoring and worrying more about screws because they were fixing something? My husband finished his whole meal with nothing to drink before he refilled it himself. Only got one apology from our young gentleman server minutes later. Nothing from the lady. OH and there was only us and one other table , so it's not like yall were that busy. Service went way down from previous owners.

Inside

Biscuits and Gravy (half order) - This southern boy thought they were great.

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Chicken fried chicken with gravy

Trinidad Smokehouse

4.1(185 reviews)

15.8 mi

Food was very good and the atmosphere was great. Service was great as well. Would most certainly go…read morethere again.

My friend and I were in town for a few days and wanted to try a local spot for food. When asking…read morearound several people recommended this spot. I can see why they did. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess, seated immediately and didn't have to wait long before the server was helping us. I ordered the ribs and turkey, both were great. I don't remember what my buddy ordered, but know he ate it very quickly. If you're in the area I definitely recommend this bbq spot. Food was amazing, service was on point, and everyone was friendly.

Dining area, bar on the left!

Cole slaw, potato salad, brisket, ribs

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Trinidad Steakhouse Use to be a brothel. Can't you see the ladies hanging out of their windows?!

Three Sisters Tavern & Grill

4.5(258 reviews)

41.4 mi

We stopped in on our drive up from New Mexico. Way better than what we were even expecting! The…read moreinside was clean and they were busy but attentive. The food was really good with lots of options. I got the chicken and apple wrap, which had a good amount of chicken. My boyfriend got the rellano burger and he loved it. He said it's one of the better burgers he's had in a while. Their shoestring fries were amazing and were loaded onto the plates. Seems to be a good local spot and they were welcome to travelers like us!

Looking for better places to eat that didn't involve a two hour drive from Trinidad, several people…read morewe know had eaten here and the reviews looked pretty good. Made the trip out with a couple of my no good grown kids. Looks like they just added on a new dining room area. Later on a weekend night, not busy, we were seated right away...and then I felt like the waitresses must have been fighting about who would wait on us because more than five minutes later, was just about at the point where I was thinking about hitting the road, when someone finally came up and waited on our table. Not like the waitresses weren't waiting on other people, it's just no one was waiting on us. Anyway after that, the service was pretty good except at the end where it took awhile to get the check. Food was good. I got the chicken fried steak and it was pretty good. Breading didn't crack away from the steak, the sides were good, and the gravy was really good. Salad was simple but also really good. Others got the pub steak, and I think one of the burritos. All said the food was good. We all got some bread pudding to go which was really good later on. Other than the service blip, it was all good. Another place I would return to.

Great interior!

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Inside! Great atmosphere!

Lee's Bar-B-Q

3.7(67 reviews)

15.3 mi

wow ...what delicious cheeseburgers and fries and onion rings and fried mushrooms a special…read morehistorical place in Trinidad and lots of pictures of the original building. Fast service and very attentive staff. we live locally and had never been here. Delighted we found this terrific spot. It was almost like being transported to an old bowling alley in my hometown....the smell brought me back 60 years .

The burger was super yummy and they have gluten free buns which is a great bonus! The fries and…read moresalad were tasty. The BBQ sandwich was not what my Texas BBQ tastebuds prefer but my friend liked it. The service was friendly and fast and they kept checking to see if we needed anything. The bathroom deserves 5 stars for its cleanliness.

Burger and fries

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Moose's Social Club & Martini Bar

4.1(103 reviews)

15.8 mi

This has been a great experience because I've been working in Trinidad for a week and only today…read morediscovered Moose's. It has an old western kinda style, copper top bar, awesome wood floors, and a slightly interesting decor. The service is seasoned, experienced and super nice. I had the Blues burger and will request it again for my last supper. It was epic!!!

Stopped in for a drink. On the main streets had to park up the hill. Nice bartender. Dark…read moreinside with lots of dead moose on the walls. The wife ordered a dirty martini. The bartender was asking how dirty and they finally settled on underwear and 2 socks. Huge glass with olives. She says the best she ever had. I got a margarita on the rocks. Pretty good too. We will be back in for another round and maybe a pizza.

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Tony's Diner

3.8(126 reviews)

15.8 mi

This is a 5 star local diner experience. Plenty of bacon in the omelette. Hash browns crispy to…read moreperfection. French toast is perfectly crispy on the edges, but soft on the inside with good flavor. We met Tony. He is 83 and he is a good person to visit with; he has some great life experiences and takes pride in his work. He explained that he makes 35-40 gallons of homemade chili sauce every week. He makes four types and we tried the hot green and hot red. He also makes homemade breakfast sausage and hot Italian sausage. They have lunch and dinner options as well, but breakfast is served all day. Delicious! We did not have dessert, but their dessert menu is plentiful. Our server was nice and personable. Food served promptly. Give it a try!

Just happened to go by this diner on my way to Pueblo, CO and decided to give it a try. Had the…read moreT's Breakfast and while it took a bit for it to be served, it was very very good - homemade sausage and pancakes were delicious and the eggs and hash browns were perfect. Even had the pleasure to chat with the owner! Well worth checking out if you want good food off the beaten path

Bacon and cheese omelette.

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French toast.

Grill 14

3.6(144 reviews)

15.6 mi

We stopped at this cute little Food Court in Trinidad, CO while en route to Denver. It was the…read moreperfect little stop with many shops there. There had a Noodle Place, Mexican Restaurant, a Bar, and an Italian Restaurant. We decided on Grill 14 which was modern American Food. We ordered at the counter and they brought it out to us at one of the many seating areas. We got an Italian Salad, Sweet Potato Fries, and a Philly Cheesesteak. It was a cute little place that I would recommend stopping at if you are on the road.

They let us sit there by the register for a good 5 minutes on a Saturday, at 7:45pm and then told…read moreus they were closed. Yelp shows they were open til 10:00.

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Boudreauxs BBQ

4.5(63 reviews)

80.8 mi

Very good food as well as quick and friendly service. Will definitely be back whenever I'm in town…read moreagain.

We had a great meal at Boudreaux's BBQ. Waitress was super kind. I ordered the loaded pulled pork…read morebaked potato with hot BBQ sauce, and my kiddos had the kids brisket slider. Both the pulled pork and brisket were incredibly tender, flavorful, and delicious even without sauce, which says a lot about the quality of the barbecue. The hot BBQ sauce added a nice kick without overpowering the meat. The portions were generous, and the kids slider was a great size. We will definitely be back!

Smoked brisket and beans.

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Restaurant exterior

Creekside Smokehouse

5.0(12 reviews)

70.0 mi

Not exactly what we were expecting because it was a food truck, but so glad we stopped by. Brisket…read moresandwiches were delicious and my fried okra was hot, crunchy and flavorful. It was a beautiful day so we enjoyed sitting outside.

This place has had some ups and downs. It is currently in an upswing, with great brisket. I tried…read morethe grilled cheese with brisket and onion rings, and it was really good. Mom enjoyed her pulled pork and curly fries.

A few bones and poppers

Brisket, pulled pork, okra and fried pickles

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Poboy combo with fried okra and a Smokehouse popper

Willie G Bbq

4.3(7 reviews)

61.9 mi

Good bbq! Good flavor! Not a sugar based sause! I believe it is a mustard base from the southread more

Awesome bbq and crisp coleslaw! Yummy, yummy for my tummy! Good ole fashioned comfort food.read more

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Two meat combo. no bueno.

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Steven C.

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7 years ago

Great little place to eat, food was really good. We ate here on lunch break, stopping here due to heading wrong way for diffrent restaurant. Best mistake all day. Real high light of the food is green chilli. And the service was great. Definitely recommend stopping here. read more

LouAnn N.

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2 months ago

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

Tracy B.

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8 years ago

The best! It is always a pleasure to sit and eat where you always feel at home. The food is great and the service is superior! Highly recommended! read more

Kelly Z.

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10 months ago

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

Faith P.

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1 year ago

Food was cooked fresh! Great food for the price. And Amazing, Amazing customer service.

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