Monte Vista

The Villa Inn Pub / Three Guys Pub: This place is a bit difficult to find, but the food is worth it. To get there, go to the Monte Villa Inn, and enter from the parking lot in the rear of the hotel. It is the venture of the Three Guys Farms— three young and ambitious Ukranians who run both a local farm and this restaurant. They really care a lot about how the food tastes, and they use a lot of ingredients from their own farm, in addition to other local ingredients. Their menu includes some delicious offerings from their native Ukraine, as well as pizzas, local brews, and cocktails. You can order a pizza and bring it home, as well. Friendly and local: check it out!

Location: 925 First Street, Monte Vista CO 81144

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 5-10 pm. (Closed Sun & Mon)

Contact: (719) 852-6927

Fernandez Tacqueria: This place is one of our favorite Mexican places in the San Luis Valley. It is kind of a hole in the wall, located next to the laundry mat under the same name. The owner, Jose, is a lovely, friendly person who cares about how the food tastes, and makes really great chicken tacos, home-made chips with a great salsa…. yum. Jose has been trying to sell the place for a while, but go in there and enjoy it while you can! The hours are a bit unusual, as it closes on Saturdays, and is closed in the evening by about 7:30. It is a popular lunch & takeout spot . My recommendation is to call before you go to check and make sure they are open.

159 Euclid Street . Monte Vista . Colorado . 81144

phone . 719-852-4956

Closed Saturdays

The Sunflour Cafe: This is a breakfast & lunch place, run by Mennonites. This area has large Mennonite and Amish populations who do a lot of farming and run a lot of local businesses. This place is lovely and friendly and full of local color. Their menu includes meat dishes, salads, sandwiches, and a whole variety of baked goods. The kids and sweet-toothy among us will enjoy their graham cracker fluff! The rest of us enjoy their breakfast burritos! Great for brunch.

278 US Highway 285, Monte Vista, CO 81144

hours: Monday - Saturday 6:30 am - 3 pm (closed Sundays)

phone . 719 -852-6945

Quincy’s Tavern: located in downtown Monte Vista, this is the place for “Steak and Spirits.” They have a small, set menu (see here) which consists of steak and potatoes. We aren’t steak lovers, so we haven’t been there, but people who are into steaks have told us that it is good.

138 Adams Street . Monte Vista . Colorado . 81144

phone . 719-852-8977

hours . 4:00 p.m to 9 p.m nightly

Don Tomas Bakery: This bakery is located in the main downtown area, and has traditional Mexican baked goods, as well as donuts, and great burritos. Friendly and local.

829 First Street . Monte Vista . Colorado . 81144

hours: Monday - Saturday 7 am - 8 pm & Sunday 7 am - 2 pm

phone . 719 - 852-0981

Ninos Mexican Family Restaurant: Mexican Fare in downtown Monte Vista. Eat in or take out.

118 Adams Street . Monte Vista . Colorado . 81144

phone . 719-852-0101

Baldos: This is a Mexican restaurant that I’ve had friends recommend pretty highly. Popular lunch spot. For some reason, I’ve never been there.

1100 Park Avenue . Monte Vista . Colorado . 81144

phone . (719) 852-0222

Mountain View Restaurant: Burgers, sandwiches, mexican fare.

2099 Sherman Avenue . Monte Vista . Colorado . 81144

phone . 719-852-9919

hours . Tuesday - Saturday 8 am - 2 pm & 5-8 pm, Sunday 8am - 2 pm, closed Mondays

China Garden Restaurant: Chinese food in downtown Monte Vista.

819 First Avenue . Monte Vista . Colorado . 81144

phone . 719-852-2002

Dos Rios Restaurant: This mexican restaurant is popular, and always crowded. We’ve been there several times and found it to be utterly banal. But lots of people love it, apparently!

1635 US Highway 285 N . Monte Vista, CO 81144

phone . 719-852-0545

Monte Vista also has the following fast food restaurants. (Google them up!)

Subway . Sonic . Dairy Queen (ahem, DQ) . Pizza Hut

Del Norte

Note: This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of restaurants in Del Norte. Check Google for a more complete list. Listed here are the places we personally patronize and recommend to our guests. Del Norte is about 15 minutes west of Monte Vista.

Three Barrel Brewing: This is a well-loved brewery located on the main drag in Del Norte. It can be very busy on weekends, especially during the summer or the height of ski season. They serve wood-fired pizzas, calzones, etc. The beer is great. Outdoor seating when the weather allows. Highly recommended. Lunch & Dinner

hours . Monday - Sunday 11 am 9 pm

475 Grand Avenue . Del Norte . Colorado . 81132

phone . 719-657-0681

Windsor Hotel Dining Room : If you are looking for fine dining in the San Luis Valley, this is the place. It is located on the ground floor of the beautifully restored historic Windsor Hotel. We are pretty casual around here, so there aren’t a lot of fancy restaurants. Fortunately, this place has great food using a lot of local foods, upscale ambiance, and you can still wear your jeans (or not)! There’s also a bar area where you can order food. Lots of locals go here, and the prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food.

Complicated hours, 7 days a week, see website.

605 Grand Avenue . Del Norte . Colorado . 81132

phone . 719-657-9031

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