Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with our preference for breakfast. My wife especially loves their…read morepancakes and told me she has found none better since moving from Kansas. We left Kansas 28 years ago! She said the flavor is the same and has thought about the pancakes every day since! The service is also good and attentive.

OVERALL Mom & Pop's Country Kitchen in La Jara, CO, served…read moreus a wonderful homemade brunch on June 28, 2024. It was just like being at grandma's house. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 PARKING Minimal parking out front. LOCATION/AMBIANCE The restaurant's front looks like a cabin with a steep roof and a balcony above the entrance. Inside, there's a relatively small dining room with a couple of rickety booths where we sat - the waitress warned us. Restrooms were available. THE GRUB + Coffee ($2.50) + Orange juice + Lemon blueberry cake ($4) + Breakfast bowl ($12) + Burrito ($14) - this sucker was huge. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed it. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB No kids menu, but my kiddos had plenty of options. SERVICE Very amiable service from both our waitress and the owner. MY FAVORITE PART... My breakfast bowl with green Chile! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... The booth seat kept sliding around. My kids were excited to go fishing. Lol. TIPS + Call for their hours before heading there. The owner was super nice on the phone. + They will let you taste the green Chile if you are hesitant about spicier foods.

The beer work is shrinking. Some this is the result of over-saturation, and the reality that you…read morecan no longer expect local craft beer to be worth the price. Not so with Riff Raff. Every single beer on tap was quality. Even if the style wasn't your favorite, it was still quality. But for for me, I thought every beer was delicious. To tag along, the was also high quality (that goat burger was amazing). I can't finish this without giving a nod to the Service, our bartender, she was great. Finally, I loved the ambiance. It fit the entire vibe and would recommend this to anyone

We stopped here while traveling through Southwest Colorado after noticing it was one of the…read morehigher-rated restaurants in the area. The restaurant was clearly popular, with a packed parking lot and a steady line of guests waiting for tables. While the outdoor seating wait was about 30 minutes, we were pleasantly surprised to be seated indoors right away. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, though it can get quite loud during busy times. I ordered the Rio Brisket Tacos and appreciated the happy hour discount, which made them an even better value. The Chokecherry Habanero Margarita was a standout, offering just the right balance of flavor and heat. My son tried the Homesick Texas Steak Sandwich along with a homemade root beer and thought they were decent. Service was a bit inconsistent during our visit, but the staff seemed to be managing a very busy crowd. The restaurant's popularity was evident when we overheard that the wait time had grown to an hour and a half by the time we left. Overall, while the experience didn't completely meet our expectations, it's easy to see why this spot draws such a crowd. The unique drink offerings, happy hour specials, eating by the river and strong local following may make it worth a visit for travelers passing through the area.

The food and the service were great. Avery is the top-notch Cook and the lady who serve at the…read moretables. Brooke is very kind and generous in all that she does. I recommend recommended highly. They've won me over. And I'm a bit of a foodie! They have fresh apple pie and peach cobbler. They buy their potatoes locally in the San Luis Valley.

I'm updating my review because I've been back several times since my first visit, and a few things…read morehave changed. When I first came here, the food was excellent but the service was... not. The place was busy -- maybe a dozen tables plus bar seating, and about 80% full -- but even with a busboy helping, the waiter/operator barely paid me any attention. Maybe it was the beard and the autumn work attire, maybe it was just bad timing, but I felt pretty ignored overall. I was so irritated that I only tipped fifty cents -- and that's saying something, because I always tip well. Fast forward to now: he's much better. It seems like he may have seen my original review (the 4-star one) and wasn't thrilled about it. Still, to his credit, the service has definitely improved, and the food remains phenomenal. On my return visits, I've tried the Western Omelette (pro tip: ask for it with their jalapeño cream cheese for a delicious kick!) and, for the first time ever, chicken and waffles. Both were fantastic -- and honestly, I'll probably never order chicken and waffles anywhere else again. Still, I always find myself coming back for the huevos rancheros. Funny story: I asked the owner/waiter about their huevos rancheros recipe. He told me it's been in the family for 45 years. The ingredients are surprisingly simple -- nothing fancy, not even cumin -- so either he's guarding a well-kept family secret, or his father, the cook, has simply perfected the art of turning ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary. As far as ambience, this place is just an ordinary, mountain diner. I love their floor though, and I would like to replicate it in the next cabin I build.

Kip's was one of the highlights of our trip to Pagosa! The fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and…read moreamazing food made it a memorable stop. The wait for a table was about 30 minutes, but we spent the time walking around the area, so it went by quickly. Once seated, we found ourselves in a tiny dining room and bar with walls covered in license plates from different states. We turned it into a fun little "I Spy" game while waiting for our food. We started with the Chips and Salsa Fresca, which was fresh and delicious. For our main meal, we ordered tacos -- the #1 El Diablo, #5 Esteban Special, and #6 Fish Tacos. The chipotle sauce on the El Diablo was phenomenal, and the grilled fish in the fish tacos was some of the tastiest I've had. The staff was fantastic as well. My daughter ordered the Chips w/ Cheese (nachos) from the kids' menu and unfortunately didn't like them at all. When we mentioned it to our server, she genuinely cared and quickly made things right by removing the item from our bill. Next time I'm in Pagosa, I'll definitely be coming back to this gem of a place.

Yall knew what you were doing. This is the spot, hands down…read more get the estban special mojo style thank me later

Incredible staff (fast, fun, and courteous)! Wonderful selections; we came back multiple times…read moreduring our vacation. Try the pastries and anything that has the smothered chili. My wife preferred the green chili, I prefer getting their Christmas Chili (red chili on half, green chili on the other half). We will always come here when we are vacationing in Pagosa Springs.

Had Joni B. as a waitress and she was excellent! She took the time with my kids, who have Celiac,…read moreand allowed them to order their food. Building confidence in a restaurant ordering is a priority for my family! The food and atmosphere were amazing as well! My family was well fed and happy at the end. Thank you so much!

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but it's surprisingly nice on the inside!…read moreThere's not too many choices for food in this stretch of road (near Sand Dunes National Park) but thankfully this spot was a good option! We had a burger, a brisket salad, some fries, and a milkshake. Burger was alright, hefty size and decent flavor, but nothing that'll blow you away. Brisket salad was pretty yummy and all the veggies were very fresh and good quality! Fries were very crispy, but to the point of being overdone. That milkshake though.... Whoa. So good! Pretty sure they put an actual pie in it and blended it up. Super thick and delicious with nice chunks of fruit and pie crust mixed in! Biggest downside was that our food took 20-25ish minutes to come out, but still a nice find in a rather empty spot of this part of Colorado with a focus on local produce :)

Headed to Joyful Journey and stopped for lunch after reading reviews. Stop! Don't judge a book by…read moreits cover. Friendly staff and great food ! I had the Waygu burger medium and it was perfect. Fresh bun and onion rings were delicious. We also had the chicken Flauntas that were the special and they were delicious as well ! They were out of pie today or we would have had a piece. Great hidden gem in the middle of nowhere.

Cute hole in the wall, just not all the hype…read more Everyone rants and raves about the cinnamon rolls, and they are not wrong. But that's it. The service does what they can, but they seemed pretty understaffed. Drinks took a minute and the OJ came out warm, we werent able to get a refill on coffee. They dont have as many options on the menu as it seems and the green chili is not much to write home about. Their prices haven't changed and cent but you get what you pay for, the portions are on the smaller side. It was a pretty mediocre experience but I wouldn't see myself going back in the future

All I have to say is wow! This place is absolutely amazing. I'm gonna start off with the restaurant…read moreitself. It's a very old back in the past style café where all the locals go the price of everything is unbelievably great. You can go with a family of four and get away with less than $60 spent on your breakfast which if you go to IHOP it's ridiculously priced the food itself had amazing flavor and was warm fresh and came out fast service they prioritize the locals before the new people other than that amazing place.

This is the only place to go for fine dining and an incredible dinner experience…read more Service-spot on. We didn't have to wait for anything! If you needed it they were on it. Couldn't ask for better. Ambiance- quiet, friendly, calm, perfect for a quiet night out and good conversation. Food- the best I've had in this town and we've been coming through here for 15 years.

We always visit Alley House Grille when we're in Pagosa Springs. The food is always fantastic and…read morethe atmosphere has such a great vibe, especially in the bar area with the fireplace and outdoor seating. Bartenders JB and Luis make some of the best cocktails too. Definitely one of our favorite spots in town!

AI recommended this brewery as a great stop for food and beer during our trip through southwest…read moreColorado. When we arrived, however, the aroma of a barbecue restaurant across the street convinced us to eat there instead, so we stopped in here for drinks only. I ordered a flight of six craft beverages , and all were above average. My favorite was the blackberry cider, which stood out for its excellent flavor and balance. I also appreciated that the beers were locally crafted and that the brewery offered a seasonal selection of specialty brews. We arrived right when they opened at 11:00 a.m., so the atmosphere was quiet and uncrowded. While the service was adequate, it lacked enthusiasm and did not leave a lasting impression. On a positive note, both the taproom and restrooms were clean and well maintained. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would recommend this brewery as a pleasant stop for a locally crafted drink. Fun fact: Alamosa, located in Colorado's San Luis Valley, is known for experiencing some of the coldest nighttime temperatures in the state due to it's location in the valley and unique geography.

My wife and I went here for a date night. Food was not good at all. I got the chicken bacon Swiss…read morewith red potatoes, & my wife got the French dip with a side salad. We got the pretzel as an appetizer.... The pretzel was greasy and so was the cheese they gave with it. The cheese seemed frozen, then microwaved. It had a really dull/greasy taste and odd texture. The French dip was like rubber. And the au jus sauce was bland. For her the best part was the side salad. She even said her beer had an odd taste to it. My chicken sandwich had no flavor. The red potatoes where severly over cooked on the outside and under cooked on the inside. My drink (the house black cherry cream soda), was really good the first glass! Second glass was flat and very syrupy. The server briefly came by a couple times. He would quickly ask "everything ok?", as he rushed by. He wasn't horrible, but he wasn't great either. Overall we where very unimpressed. Not somewhere we'll be returning to. For the price, I had better expectations.