Eric, the owner, has a kind, generous, inclusive, positive approach to people and life. His goodness 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 read more

Owner Eric is a riot! The food is very good. Locally sourced beef. You can tell the difference :-) good quality food and we will be back soon! Great for the whole family, worth stopping by!!! The place is casual but clean and comfortable. A happy music vibe! You might not be able to tell from the outside, but it's worth going inside! read more

Excellent food, staff is very nice, good vibes. We have had multiple things on the menu, everything is great. They also offer gluten free options. read more

Stopped in for lunch, found the owner, staff and even patrons to be very friendly and sociable. Four people in our group and everyone had something different. Everyone said it was one of the best meals they have had in a while. Stop looking, you have found a great place to eat. read more

- 1 Star for the food (was very very tasty). - 1 Star for the employee who took our order at the kiosk. Super kind guy who got us all taken care of. Unfortunately, the stars stop there. Will give benefit of the doubt based on other great reviews, and maybe we came on a bad day for the owner, but the whole lunch was wildly awkward. The owner constantly spoke down to the one other employee working in the main area - publicly in front of guests - and yelled at not one, but two separate groups dining in the restaurant during our short (30ish minute) stop. Kind of killed the vibe for everyone as we ate the rest of our lunch in silence, feeling bad for the employee and other guests. Owner bragged about his "perfect 5-star rating" openly while we were waiting to order and said we wouldn't find better food in-town. While I can agree and affirm the taste of the food, the disheartening attitude of the owner towards both his employees and customers should not warrant 5-stars. I really wanted to like this place, and while I did enjoy the food, I would not go back if the owner were to treat his staff and customers the same way he did when we visited. read more

Best burger and fries! Just like the reviews say, best burger, crispy hot French fries, and super friendly staff. The owner will buzz by your table and talk to you, so don't be anti social. Recognized for his training under a French Chef and cooking for the Army, the owner locally sources about 75% of his products. Other than all these accolades, he brews up some creative green and red chilis. I would definitely put this on your must try list whether you are a local or visiting the area. Pro tip: split the fries. read more

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The food was delicious but the thing that really made the place special was the owner and the employees who really made us feel welcomed! Everyone was very friendly and they're a great chat! read more

Absolutely the best burgers in Salida. Fries are pretty darn good too! Owner is an interesting guy. read more

What a fun stop. Gracious host and delicious burgers. Every element of the burger was fresh and in just the right proportions. And if you like Wide spread Panic, you could not go to a better place. read more

The best thing I've eaten in Salida and it's not even close! Burgers, fries, Cole slaw all awesome and the service by Eric and Justine warm and welcoming. What a great local place! read more

We stopped in here on our way to Taylor Park. Super friendly owner, all locally sourced meat and fresh ingredients. Owner was in there working; service was friendly, fast, and efficient. We had the Gyro burger which had a fresh and tasty meat patty with a large slice of gyro meat on top with Grecian sauce. The fries were crispy and delicious. The other guys had a Cubans and polished them off quickly. If you like fresh and fast; I highly recommend stopping in for a bite. read more

Delicious burger, cubano, and fries; AND reasonably priced. Clean, colorful dining area. Staff was friendly and owner was happy to share the local sourcing of his ingredients. We'll be back! read more

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Our new favorite in Salida after two recent visits. Green chili is insanely good and one of the better lettuce wrap burgers I've had in ages. But the fries. Yeah the fries really sparkle. Also love the business model, the vibe and the owner/staff. Did I mention the fries? read more

The Crossroads - The crusty little nubbins at the end. - Burgers Near Me - Salida, Colorado

YES YES YESSS!!! If you love music and burgers come to this restaurant. You get your food very quick and the guy who served us was super cool giving us great insight on what foods to get. Please go here if you're ready for a great burger. read more

This place is so awesome. The burgers are fantastic. The service is amazing. You'll leave feeling loved and nourished! This is new favorite spot in to stop in when in Salida! read more

Amazing burger and great fries!! We will definitely eat here again!! Very polite service also!

The owner is hilarious and the food is delicious. Would 10/10 recommend! If you are passing through Salida check this place out. read more

The Crossroads - Burgers Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Best Cuban ever! Pork is local. Perfect in every way. Friendly owner and proud of his good food!

Wow! We read the reviews and decided to give this place a try. We were not disappointed! The menu is small, but everything was incredible. The chicken salad sandwich had cilantro and cumin in it and was so tasty. My husband got the smoked mesquite chicken BLT, and he could hardly put it down. It was so great. Not to mention, they were quick, and prices were not outrageous. You should go! read more

Nice people, fun decor & yummy burgers cooked to order. What a fun stop on our drive out of the mountains. Thanks!

What a wonderful place to stop on our family trip! Freshest food ever. Get the Burger or their Chicken sandwich. Mouth watering! read more

The Crossroads - Chicken sandwich with smoked bacon. - Burgers Near Me - Salida, Colorado

The owner is a great guy, always there and willing to chat. He's been in kitchens for years and you can taste the skill in everything on the menu. It's a simple menu, but it's all done PERFECT. My family and I all love eating here multiple times a week. In the summer the patio is nice for some fresh air. read more

Delicious burger coleslaw and fries. Also had a puppy patty for my little dog. Highly recommend!

This is a really conveniently located restaurant right off the highway in Salida. The decoration inside is a little dated, but there's a large emphasis on music and rock & roll. The owner is always willing to chat and comes by to each table to personally ensure the food is up to par. We all got burgers, and they were pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Service was prompt and the place itself was a nice place to relax and enjoy some good food. read more

This must have been our fourth time coming to this restaurant, found it to be a great spot after hitting the slopes & getting a quick bite before heading home. Food has always been great and always been treated with amazing service from the owner, himself & his staff. However, this last time we went in and most likely will be the last time we will ever go was when I brought a friend, & ordered two chicken sandwiches. The owner will know exactly who we are once he sees this review. My friend forgot to mention about changing her bread to the gluten free option when she initially ordered. Remembered about 5 minutes after the order had been placed, told the server & the message was sent to the kitchen. The owner comes out annoyed of the inconvenience and proceeds to tell my friend that because of her mistake she now cost him a bun of sandwich. Proceeded to give her a lecture over insisting that he isn't afraid to tell her that she just made him waste food. Keep in mind, it's an extra dollar to change to that type of bread, which she paid the difference and even included a cookie in the order to make the credit card charge worth it. Let me also add that it was "busy" when we walked in & there were multiple orders that went in after us. I have worked in the service industry before and know that customers forget to mention things or make mistakes & then it's up to the restaurant to take that L, it's apart of being in the restaurant industry. But that's not even the case here that bun could've been used for a separate order that came in after ours, like I said there was only a couple of minutes of delay & as long it takes for food to come out, I don't think anyone would have missed out on the quality of food and no waste would've been made. But the emphasis to lecture a customer about how a business works is not good service. It was a mistake, no evil intention was made. If anything like I have mentioned, we were very intentional in our apology when we were paying the difference. I also overheard the sever talking to a local customer about how many local restaurants are closing down and it's hard to keep businesses a float since it's a small town. I completely understand about not wanting to waste food and how businesses might be struggling. However, then the owner went on to talk to that local customer & asked how his day was going, & he said "oh just having a crabby day, it needs to be the end of the day already". I will assure you that the owner was in a great mood before our little mistake, even greeted us, participated in small talk but as soon as that little mistake was done his whole demeanor changed toward US. Wouldn't acknowledge us and making smart remarks while we were still present. So we felt that comment was targeted at us. Making us feel unwelcome. The food is amazing, but will never return with that type of treatment. So if you have all your ducks in a row, & never make a mistake, this place is for you. & if you do make mistakes & don't mind being talked down to when you do, go for it! Oooor just make sure the owner is having a good day, so that way you're not the punching bag. & before the owner wants to say, why didn't we bring this up to him in person, well from the review you can already tell he wasn't in the mood to take any feedback. Maybe by giving feedback through this avenue he can understand that this is how things are NOW, & people will come in to your business, pretend you can treat them anyway you want, leave & place reviews like this. No one will be silenced because of bully treatment. No matter how good your food is, it needs to be accompanied with good service to make the restaurant reputable. Thank you and wish you nothing but the best in your business read more

So to start off I really love the overall vibe of this place. It's a smaller restaurant that has a very groovy feel to it. Its obvious that this restaurant is locally owned and the owner loves his job. He was there serving the customers and had a very friendly energy. The burgers are locally sourced and absolutely delicious! You can tell the meat has never been frozen and it's cooked to perfection. The fries are also locally sourced and delicious! Definitely if you are passing through you need to stop here! read more

Best burger and prices in Salida. Owner is very personable. Dining is clean and music hip. I ate the burger so quickly, I forgot to take a pic. We will be back. read more

The Crossroads - Eating lunch outside. Best burger in town. Today, we had a smoky burger and reg burger with fries. Yummmm - Burgers Near Me - Salida, Colorado

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Outstanding burger. Juicy and fresh abundance of toppings. Cute patio and friendly service.

Local small business with great food. Owner is very kind. Low-key family place. Will definitely be back. Hickory smoked chicken special was AWESOME! And the fries are bomb. read more

It is 100% worth it!I I walked in and everyone was just staring at me i don't even know why. So anyways I order my food and sit down, then I was bored so a started staring at a lady and she just stared back what a creep! So while I was waiting the owner came out and had a conversation with me that I didn't want to be in, and let me tell you have have social anxiety, and this guy went out of his way to talk to me multiple times. (If you are reading this your an appsolute Legend! Lol my life is pretty lonely thanks for talking to me!) Oh! and it is a whispering panic breeding ground! Lol it was really the place where your girlfriend goes and breaks the news to you that she is pregnant and have a sandwich while you are at it. So anyways I am going to be real with you,I get the Cuban one and it is appsolute fire! There was so much meat on it I could swear that 5 different pigs died for it, and god bless their souls because it was so good! 10/5 stars! (extra 5 stars for the five dead pigs and the amount of anxiety I got in there) read more

What a neat Cafe. I ordered a Giro Burger. Delicious ‼ it came with Cole Slaw that was very tasty. I over heard the owner talk about the menu. He changes it on a regular basis. He described the food he makes. My mouth was watering. As a person that lives out of a camper, I treat myself to a eating out occasionally. This was a great place to stop. read more

Best burgers ever!! Definitely a must try whenever you're in the area. Will stop here every time I'm passing through

This is a great place to stop for a burger. Beats 50burger by a mile. Cool owner who likes to check in with all the customers.

The Crossroads Café is intentional in purchasing only high quality, humanely raised and locally sourced meat. The food was delicious and could tell it was made with love from start to finish. The owner and staff were very kind and helpful in describing the menu and how everything is made. This is a really groovy place that we would plan a vacation around! Must experience! read more

The Gyro Burger was amazing! Home made Tzatziki sauce really made it super tasty! Glad we stopped in to try it! Excellent homemade fries! read more

The Crossroads - I forgot to take a picture before I ate it! - Burgers Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Owner is the nicest guy! Welcoming atmosphere. Chicken salad sandwich was original and delicious. Hearty size servings too.

Friendly staff. Quick service. Homemade Chocolate Chip Coconut cookies. Scrumptious Crossroads Sandwich. Great BBQ Chicken sandwich. Tasty fries. We'll be back for the ribs as table by us had them and heard were fantastic. Heard there is "Widespread Panic" when they run out of ribs. We'll be back! read more

Anything I eat there is absolutely delicious. This guy knows how to cook I highly recommend his ribs and his hamburgers and everything he has Yum Yum Yum Yum read more

I saw the reviews and that it was a food truck previously while we were visiting Salida two weeks ago. I knew as long as they could accommodate gluten free that we were in! I called when we got in to town for another trip because we loved Salida so much. They informed me that they had gluten free buns and lettuce wrapped options. It was a 10 minute walk from our hotel so we decided to try it and the locally sourced food is a huge plus. The person at the counter person was helpful and knowledgeable and polite. They offer specials that I imagine change. They looked delicious by description. I got the lettuce wrap chicken salad which has a Southwest flair and it was awesome! I opted for coleslaw and I am so grateful that I did because it was the best I have eaten in a long time. It had a different crunchy element like broccoli or cauliflower shredded in it. I want more! I tried a little piece of the patties on my son and husband's burgers and you can tell how fresh and well raised the meat is. I can't wait to get a burger of my own next time! The smoke burger is extra special because the patty is smoked and so good! And oops I almost forgot how good the fries are! As we were leaving the owner came out and my husband got on talking about his music, mostly widespread panic memorabilia. I can't wait to return! This place is a must! read more

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Hidden gem! Good quality food, have gluten free options. Owner is a east coast transplant and super nice and down to earth. Fries are delicious as is the chicken salad and burger. Definitely go here! read more