Whether you’re in the mood for down-home comfort food, high-end fare, something quick or something new, Pagosa Springs dining establishments likely offer what you’re looking for.
From one end of Pagosa Springs to the other, you’ll find locally owned and operated restaurants and food trucks offering a wide variety of foods, including American, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, fusion and more.
Add to that the tried-and-true fast food locations, coffee shops and bakeries, and you’re sure to find something for everyone, whether that’s artisan or New York style pizzas, barbecue, a smothered burrito, chicken sandwich, seared ahi, filet mignon, local brews or craft cocktails.
You’ll also find vegan and vegetarian fare that take advantage of locally grown and seasonal ingredients alongside offerings such as elk tenderloin.
With so many choices, how are you supposed to choose?
When it comes to deciding where to fuel before, during or after a day of adventure and relaxation, most locals (and frequent visitors) are happy to share the places they find the best food, drinks, entertainment and atmosphere, and they’re likely to give you enough recommendations for your entire stay or ask you more about your preferences to make sure they point you in the right direction.
Don’t be surprised if the directions they give you seem a little unusual for a restaurant — they might also be pointing you in the direction of one of our delicious local food or beverage trucks.
And, as you might expect, most restaurants offer a variety of seating choices — indoor, outdoor or food to go for you to eat at a park, along the river or at your temporary home while you enjoy the mild temperatures and some of the 300 days of sunshine Pagosa Country typically has each year.
What about those cool Colorado evenings?
No problem.
Restaurants were allowed to provide only to-go service and outdoor dining during portions of the pandemic, meaning many local restaurants invested in things such as fire pits, portable heaters and more and are equipped should Pagosa Country experience a cold snap.
One restaurant even installed a gondola for a unique dining experience, while others expanded their garden and other open-air seating.
While those changes were implemented in the name of public health, many are sticking around because people have enjoyed the changes and the choices.
If you’re looking for more than just food to define your dining experience, several places throughout town offer live music and entertainment each week. Live entertainment schedules can be found by asking around or checking The PREVIEW — The Pagosa Springs SUN’s arts and life publication that comes out in the weekly newspaper.
Restaurants and their staff members work hard to be flexible and meet the needs and wants of their patrons, and we ask that you show respect and kindness to those trying to help make your time in Pagosa Country something special, enjoyable and delicious.
Enjoy your stay, enjoy your meals and, please, be patient and kind.