We worked up an appetite hiking through soft and shifting sands at a certain National Park before continuing 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. read more

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

Three of us stopped in for a quick grab and go meal. The brisket was actually pretty amazing. The fired Avacado sandy...sounded weird but rocked my world. Who woulda thought out here you could find solid food??? If you are driving by this place will satisfy you...period!!!! read more

The skinny: Overall was just okay food - a bit disappointed given how highly rated it was. Atmosphere: A permanent food truck w/ a little indoor seating and decently large outdoor area with picnic tables (no dogs allowed which surprised us). Order at a counter, no service but it's pretty quick. Food: Was really excited to try this place given it was so highly rated. Ordered the brisket, cajun pot roast, side of potato salad and black beans. The beans and potato salad were decent. Potato salad was pretty mustardy but overall the best thing we had. The meats were surprisingly bland and a bit dry which is disappointing as the BBQ is what they are known for. Price/value: $$ portions were decent but a little more pricey than expected of a food truck. Would I come back? No, was pretty underwhelmed with the food overall. All other reviews seem to really rave about the place so maybe it was just an off day when we went. read more

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10/10 recommend! Visiting Colorado from Iowa. We were looking for a place to eat and the giant ice cream cone really caught our eye haha. Decided to stop by and try it out. I am more than happy that we did! The food was hot & fresh, it was simple yet full of flavor. The service was excellent, such a sweet/inviting man taking our order. I also loved that everyone was sitting outside enjoying their delicious food. Thank you, kind man for feeding my hangry self!! read more

Good sandwiches and BBQ. Was previously a food truck at this location, they've moved into the building. Still turning out delicious sammies and smoked meat off Hwy 285 read more

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Great food and excellent service. You can tell the owner takes pride in his restaurant and appreciates his customers. There is some indoor seating available. The Red Mountain Burger was full of flavor. It had the flavor of a Philly with some heat coming from the jalapenos. Hubby had the Philly. I thought my burger tasted better than his Philly! I prefer to pass on the fries and drink. Unfortunately, that's not an option on their menu. Most meals came with fries and a drink. read more

If it weren't for Yelp we probably wouldn't have found this place. We were on our way back to Denver from Crested Butte and wanted to stop for some lunch quick, so this seemed like the best option in the area. My boyfriend and I split the Pulled Pork Plate that came with two sides (we choose potato salad and seasoned black beans) and a side of mac & cheese. The portions were large, bigger than we expected, and it filled us both up. The pulled pork was cooked great and the Spicy BBQ sauce is a must try! read more

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EAT HERE!! The food is wonderful as is the service. Still working on my food at a picnic table outside after closing time and another customer walked up. The owner did not hesitate to serve him, even though they were closed. read more

Great spot for a quick bite. Ate here 4 times over the course of spring break and was very pleased. Burgers, tenders, and fries were all amazing. Didn't catch his name, but the kid serving at the window was very nice and great hospitality as well. Awesome spot! read more

Great place to stop on US 285 between Albuquerque and Denver. Much better drive than taking I-25 too. read more

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Super friendly...yummy eats. We four had burgers. The owner came out to say thank you for being patient to all guest and let us know he had 2 people doing the work of 4. The buns on our burgers were so soft and fresh, and no pics since we were so read more

Damn good bbq, huge portions, great flavor, and competitive prices. Stepped off the Colorado Trail looking for a hot meal and this place didn't disappoint and we loved all the outdoor seating options. read more

I wanted to like the food, and it was great for a food track. A little pricey for the quality.

Yum! If you happen to be in Poncha Springs, the Hunger Trailer is sure to fix your BBQ cravings. Its exactly what it sounds like - a food trailer truck that has a closed in patio seating type area. It's simple enough, just order your food, grab your drink and sit down. The BBQ is top notch and waaay better than you expect passing through the middle of nowhere. It's a little more expensive than you think trailer food will be, but you'd get a huge plate of food and it's really good. read more

Incredible food - have gotten breakfast burritos on several occasions, and it's always been great food for the price. Every food item I've gotten has been outstanding. Taking a star off for the coffee - "meh" coffee served in a styrofoam cup gave me the caffeine that I needed, but it was not a high point of the experience. read more

Stopped on my way back home and had a great lunch. Ordered a pulled pork burrito and it was huge. Lots of tasty meat, onions, peppers, & mushrooms. Ghost cheese was also tasty. Took it back to my truck and had a Founders beer with it. They have beer, but I'm picky I paid a lot more for less tasty food in Durango, Ouray, & Montrose. I'll stop here next year on my way to Ouray. read more

What a great find. Some of the best barbecue we've had. The brisket was melt in your mouth tender and so was the chicken. A funky little spot on the highway with a lot of charm. We sat outside at dusk and met the owners D and his wife. Thanks D. read more

The Hunger Trailer and Shack are next to each other. The Trailer is open Thursday- Sunday and the Shack is open 7 days a week!! We stopped at the shack and it was wonderful. A great number of options and wonderful food!! read more

Great little place to get a bite. Best barbecue and French fries in town with friendly service too!!! read more

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Always good! My fav is the philly sammie and the ribs and the pulled pork...and the burritos... read more

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This is a new place next to the Hunger Trailer smokehouse. What a great little burger joint along the road. I had the green chili burger and my wife had the cheeseburger. Both were quite tasty. The crispy French fries were just how I like 'em. Wilson, the lone server was flying around tending efficiently to the four tables with guests. The chocolate shake I had was made with, wait for it, chocolate ice cream! Check it out! read more

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Actually, I'm at the Hunger Shack - on the lot and associated with the Trailer. Stop here for the fries if nothing else. I'm not a fries person, and these are delicious. Beer battered (?) and well cooked. Good bratwurst and pleasant smoked chicken sandwich, although the latter is slightly small. Best use of patio furniture in a primary role in a roadside grill. Seriously, the fries! read more

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Lemon pepper chicken. One of my great ordering choices of the year. I'm so glad we went here a couple days ago when visiting Salida. Flavorful, juicy, succulent chicken breast. Anyway, this is a great spot if you're in the area, driving through or need a pick-me-up after hiking a 14er (making plans now). The pulled pork, stoopid good mac (orecchiette and gravy), tater tots, and coleslaw were also great. 10/10 recommend read more

I told my husband to get cheapest thing on menu as everything is pricey. I expected like a corn dog or something. He came back with a reuben that was completely gristle, extremely greasy and had a hair in it. A wavy blonde or grey hair. Had to throw it away. Fries were really good but that was all. We will not stop there again. read more

Not the food you expect in a town we almost blew through on our way back to Denver! The service was great, the staff friendly, and the food was AMAZING!! I wasn't really hungry but decided we better stop before everything closed. After the first bite I'm not sure I took a breath before finishing! The brisket was great, and the pulled pork perfectly seasoned. You don't need the BBQ sauce at all! Did I mention ghost chili cheese?!?! If we are ever in the area again this will be a definite stop! I also had some amazing bread pudding for dessert!! Can't wait to try a breakfast burrito next trip! This is a must for anyone traveling through! read more

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I don't have a picture of the burrito I ate but I can describe how amazing it tasted. It literally melted in my mouth and I never eat burritos. I'm from TX and I thought I was going to get a plain bacon and egg Taco, but instead got a filled burrito that was filled with great tastes of the cheeses and veggies served warm. read more

Best damn cue in collegiate peaks. Kids loved it fun atmosphere and locals all the way to Leadville go here. The cashier/server was way nice. Brisket and pulled pork made by Texan who knew what he was doing. Kids liked Mac n cheese and tater tots. Next to fun hotel I'm gonna try too. 5 star all the way every damn day! read more

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Yum yum! Had a very long hike that day and we just wanted a solid burger and fries. Hunger Trailer hit the spot. Their whole menu looked delicious. read more

First off, do not let the exterior or location deter you, your tastebuds will thank you!!! Carnivores, this is your heaven. But not to worry vegetarians, we also have wonderful options! I went with the fried avocado sandwich and jalapeño poppers and was blown away. So so tasty. I will say that it's extremely casual and you will need to bus your own table to sit down, but it's so worth it. If you're passing through the area, put this stop on the top of your list if you're the least bit hungry. read more

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14 dollars for a pork sandwich " no sides, no drink, just the sandwich" that taste like it was cooked in a crockpot? Never again.

It's been a while where I enjoyed a breakfast burrito so much that I wanted a bigger stomach. This place was that good. De-lish! I didn't get to take a pic of our food because we had to make it to Pueblo from Gypsum. I had to try it since the reviews were legit. And The reviews were right. This hole in the wall place has good grindz! Oblivious! Coming from SoCal, I've had my share of good breakfast burritos. This place is right up there. I had the prime rib breakfast burrito. Man it's mouth watering. Beef was tender. Huge SoCal size. But the flavor was just right! The ghost cheese is BOMB! Wife and keikis had the the bacon breakfast (they even cut the kids in half) and my kids swallowed it. Had a bite of wife's and it was legit. They even threw in onolicious tater tots. Can't wait to stop by again. Owner wished my son good luck in his soccer game (they won btw). So go ahead. Try this place. read more

We ordered the breakfast sandwiches on Texas toast with chorizo and tater tots, excellent! Only thing I'd improve would be the coffee, but the sandwiches were so good the guys so friendly, 5 stars anyways. Great road food. read more

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Wonderful little hole in the wall and perfect for a quick BBQ pick me up on our road trip. We got the brisket burrito spicy and the kids got chicken fingers and mac and cheese. All was absolutely delicious. Only reason for four stars v five is a) we had to wait for really no reason (mountain time at its best) and they charge you $0.50 for to go orders. No show stoppers and the food really hit the spot. Definitely recommend. read more

Well worth the wait! Will be our go to stop when we arrive in Pagosa. We had to wait a bit for the food, but we were on mountain time and was in no hurry. And for all the people I watched leave impatiently when they said "20 minute cooking wait," joke was on you because you missed out! The smoked prime rib sandwich was amazing. read more

Really good for breakfast, though portions are large so consider splitting the burrito.

I did not expect them to be on Yelp but they are and with the well deserved 5 stars. Killer food. Biscuits and gravy- best I've had in years. Delicious omelette. Great coffee, great people, great experience!!! read more

What a GREAT GEM! Don't miss this stop! We got double burgers with cheese, the burger (bun) was delicious! The fries WERE FABULOUS, battered and crunchy....I must say, the BEST FRIES! My husband and also got chocolate shakes...also delicious! The prices were very reasonable too! A must stop! read more

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Just popped in for a breakfast burrito traveling to Denver! All I can say is awesome! read more

"Yum." Sign hangs on the wall of the wood stove warmed patio and couldn't be more true. Chef with 5-star background. Friendly staff and owner. Very slow cooked and locally sourced meats. House BBQ sauce is perfect compliment to delicious food! Thank you, to the Hunger Trailer for fueling our journey so nicely. read more