We have eaten here a couple of times in the past. The town of Salida is a couple hours from where…read morewe live and we don't go there a lot. Every time we do go to the 50 Burger though it's good. Very consistent in all aspects of a restaurant; food taste, presentation and speed. The service is good. Although you order at the counter like a fast food place they bring the food out to your table. There is plenty of seating. The restaurant is always clean and inviting. Salida is a small town compared to many places in Colorado. So the competition may not be as much as say if they were in Denver but if they were there they would still shine because they're just that good. The burgers are very tasty, the fries are great, a large fry will feed two people easily. The shakes are really good. Just like in the past they come out with a full glass plus the remainder of shake in the stainless mixing cup. It's well worth the stop if you're in town and hungry.

Great burger spot in Salida, it's worth going somewhere outside of downtown. I know I try to eat in…read morethe adorable downtown area as much as I can but really enjoyed "branching out" (just 5 min down the road haha). It's counter service and self seating. We ordered the Yardbird (fried chicken sandwich - perfectly crispy, juicy, generous piece of chicken, perfectly buttered toasted bun, decent house made pickles), Big Zach (great char taste on the burger), garlic rosemary fries (STAR of the show, lots of fresh garlic - including full cloves, which were surprising but yummy, perfect amount of rosemary), a root beer float and a banana shake. Highlights: excellent fried chicken, char taste burgers, garlic rosemary fries, fresh and generous shakes (share with a friend!). Will be back during my next long stay in Salida!

Great beer and sandwiches. The pastrami was fabulous and the combination of salty and sweet with…read morethe meat and coleslaw was spot on. The payment was also delicious. If only they had fries. The service is great and very knowledgeable. You order at the bar and pick up your food outside when your buzzer goes off and it is ready. You also have to bus your own table which is no problem. Indoor and outdoor seating depending on your preference.

Trying to catch all the local breweries in Salida, CO. Each…read moreis unique in their own. Stopped in to check it out; a Sunday, several people sitting at tables and a few at the bar. It's a fairly large interior and nicely decorated but low keyed; nothing extravagant but nice homey feel. We sat at the bar; the place now started to get really busy. I had the Charlie Brown; Pours a thin head on a light brown body. The aroma is mild grain and molasses. The taste has a mild sweet start with a nutty backend. The texture is thin. It has great flavor. Apparently it was the beer for the day since many patrons were selecting it. My other half ordered Zinga Son; a nice Mexican lager; tastes very similar to a Corona but the taste was much more rich and crisp; with a tad German hops and Mexican yeast. And yes a food truck on site for those that are hungry works and co-exists with the brewery. The menu is simple but effective. We did order a large pretzel with a nice German stone ground mustard. Enjoyed our time there! Also a shout out to Abby who handled the steady flow of customers and an extremely busy Sunday. She did it all with poise and grace! Stop in if you're in the area.

Eric, the owner, has a kind, generous, inclusive, positive approach to people and life. His…read moregoodness and welcoming nature toward everyone is reflected by the people on his team. Every time, it's an incredibly uplifting experience to be here. On to the food: it's a carefully curated menu designed to appeal to everyone, from vegetarians and carnivores. The Cubano is a personal favorite of mine. No matter what, get the homemade, handcut fries. Always blazing hot, perfectly seasoned and awesome. The walls are covered with music posters that are brightly colorful and fun. This and Eric are true Salida Classics. Thanks again, Bill

Burgers -- grass fed local and hand cut fries. No high fructose syrup in ketchup or in the Boylan…read moresodas. The owner is very personable and super friendly. They also have "puppy burgers" if you are brining your dog you can sit out on the patio and let them enjoy a fresh patty just for them.

Went here for dinner while I was in Salida, got seated at a table that overlooked the river. It was…read morea great vibe and they accommodated a very large group. I got the French Dip with House-Made Chips, which was recommended by our server and let's just say he served with that recommendation. It was delicious! Our server was super consistent and refilled our drinks very often. Good spot in Salida!

Terrific service was fast friendly and attentive . Wonderful ambiance…read more Green Chili in Bowl was a smallish portion served lukewarm. Much better was the cup of chicken charrizo soup served hot. Locally brewed beer were wonderful

Such a cute spot to stop for a meal or some apps and drinks! We had a couple of drinks and the…read moresouthwest eggrolls on Saturday, at a little table down by the river-perfect for people watching! And the staff was so sweet and attentive. Definitely the top spot in town to sit outside for a bite, in my opinion

Love the Highside food and atmosphere. I was especially…read morestoked about their fried chicken bucket on football Sunday's. I ordered a bucket today. Sadly, I have to say it is the worst fried chicken I have ever had. The batter has no flavor and is burnt beyond belief. I had hoped to share it with friends but I was too embarrassed to. Thank goodness the Mac&cheese was on point. Please do better Highside. $25 for a horrible bucket of chicken is unacceptable.

My husband and I were driving back from Denver and wanted to stop somewhere on the way to catch a…read morelittle football, have a drink, a good meal, and intel on camping/biking options in the area. I read a review on Benson's and it seemed like it was going to hit all The marks and it did not dissappoint! Drinks were good and served immediately, proprietor was kind and gave us great ideas for a camping spot nearby with super fun mountain bike trails! I had the Reuben Sandwich which was recommended and delicious! Sweet potato fries were perfectly cooked. Not sure how they got it all right but I absolutely recommend this spot! Very casual but has outdoor patio and looked like dogs were allowed which is a triple bonus! Wish we had a place like this in Durango!

Had a good nightcap @ Benson's in Salida - an old school place. I'd say a click or two UP from…read morebeing a dive bar - it's nicer than that. Being late we didn't eat, but I suspect the kitchen get the job done. Outdoor patio for larger groups. I'd add it to your pub crawl itinerary

Found this place on our way from Durango to Denver. First time here. Came on 6/12/26 for lunch…read more It is a small building. All outdoor seating. Just be prepared for that. Weather may not be favorable. You order at the window and then they'll call your name. Looks like they have hamburgers and sandwiches. We ordered corn dog meal for my kids and then a classic cheeseburger and then the double Rocky Mountain burger. Everything was so delicious! The fries were awesome. Definitely recommend and I will definitely be back when driving through. Parking could be tough but there are spots. Thanks!

#3 double rocky MT burger was fantastic. Love places like this over chains. If it was not so far…read moreaway from Texas I would come back soon

Our 20th visit over the years…read more The atmosphere makes you feel right at home. It feels just like sitting at your grandma's kitchen table. To make it even better, our server was incredible. The food here is spectacular. The carne asada plate is packed with deep, savory flavor. The chili relleno and bean burrito are comforting perfection. The gratis 3 alarm salsa chips pack a powerful kick. The drink menu steals the show. The Calaca Negra beer is thirst quenching nectar. You must order the Margarita Catrina--it is completely insane! Do not miss this local gem when you are in town.

Had a good dinner at Casa Calaca [Skull House ;) ] the other night - they were understandably busy…read moreeven later in the evening. Solid Mexican food with Margaritas to match. Not too fancy inside, what you'd expect - good spot & well worth a try

please subscribe for appetizers and happy hour, French onion soup was awesome and the steak was…read moresuper good!

While it's been almost impossible to find wine in Salida older than 2023, and for red wine that…read moreisn't great, we found a fantastic Rioja at Currents tonight just old enough to pair with dinner. We split Wagu steak, shrimp, loaded baked potato and a salad, and of course the double fudge brownie for dessert. All were fabulous, by the way, but the best part of the night was Shelby. She was fantastic, attentive, funny, and really connected with us. It's great to find a restaurant where the food is better than you'd hoped, and we have very high hopes, but when the wait staff makes you not want to leave, you know you've found that hidden diamond. Thanks Shelby! We love you!!

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.