Location: Clifton
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Most Popular Southwestern food in Clifton, Colorado, United States
Find out what Southwestern restaurants to try in Clifton. Clifton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Grand Junction Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 19,889 at the 2010 census. The Clifton Post Office has the ZIP Code 81520.
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6. Aztecas Family Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By clettis
We just left Aztecas. I was starving so we stopped at the first place we saw for a late lunch. What a pleasant surprise! Fabulous lunch menu, varied and many sizes. However if youâre ever driving through Grand Junction, like we were, make sure to eat here. They make the BEST Chile Relleno Iâve ever had and Iâm over 70. The sopapillos filled with chicken and topped with green sauce were outstanding!!!
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5. Las Marias Authentic Mexican Restaurant & Tamales
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
(970) 241-2398
Reviewed By pravihrvat
This a plain, clean, old-school place. The staff are friendly as you are to them, but if you come here expecting be fawned over by folks pushing the trendiest Mexican Moderne floppy mini-tacos with a tiny bite of raw fish under cucumber then this isn't your kind of place, so keep on moving towards Aspen where you'll find all of that kind of faux friendliness and fake food you can afford to pay for.We last stopped here for a late breakfast on a weekday. The steak, eggs and hash browns hit the spot, and some refried beans on the side were excellent. The chips and salsa were good, and the beer was nice and cold.Make no mistake: this isn't New Mexican style fare like is so wonderfully available in the San Juan Valley -- this is the kind of home-style Mexican food so familiar to generations of Texans, Californios, Arizonans, and Denverites, whether Chicano or Anglo. If you're comfortable in your own boots and respect what Las Marias serves up, you'll enjoy dining here.
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4. WW Peppers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 352 reviews
Southwestern steakhouse where the menu changes throughout the year to keep plates fresh and to introduce new menu items.
Reviewed By s2mc
We had an unexpected overnight flight delay out of Grand Junction and the airline put us up in a nearby hotel across the street from WW Peppers. The locals on our flight recommended the restaurant, along with a couple of nearby Italian eateries.As others have noted, the restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, but the interior is much more inviting - lots of wood and brick. We were seated in an area near the front and it felt cozy, although perhaps a little dark, while it opened onto a larger dining room with much more natural light. Our server, however, lit up our corner with a warm smile and attentive service, quickly filling our drink orders.Now to peruse the menu. The appetizers offered a mixed bunch, ranging from somewhat Italian salad and mushrooms to various Mexican genres, from a bowl of red or green to nachos, chips and salsa (yes, Dorothy, they're $5 - we're not in Texas any more), queso, and guacamole (seriously, market price?).The steak and seafood section offered a couple of cuts of steak plus cold water lobster and fried shrimp, all of which felt overpriced - $42 for a ribeye and $23 for fried shrimp - although the portion sizes seemed generous.Then there was the "Southwestern fare" section, which was...interesting. First of all, just about everything is prepared with flour or corn "shells", including burritos, enchiladas, and rollups, with fried chimichanga is the only thing in a tortilla? Our server explained that a "shell" was in fact a tortilla that had been crisped up in the oven. Huh? Why? Then, a few entrees contained ingredients that just sound plain wrong in Mexican food, such as cream cheese,seafood sauce, almonds, olives, portobellas, bacon. And I had to smile that the menu proudly states they use 100% real crab in the enchiladas opposed to...?On the plus side, while the menu prices for these items also seemed high, many of the entrees are available in a smaller portion, which we always gratefully appreciate.Having grown up on the Gulf Coast, with an adult child in Baltimore, I steered clear of the crab and shrimp and stuck with a bowl of green chili with four shell fans. Spouse opted for the smaller size enchilada supreme, and son, after seeing the full order on the next table, went for the smaller size chicken chimichanga. Both the kitchen and the server were efficient and we were served in a very reasonable amount of time. The smaller portions were definitely the right choice for us. My green chili was fine, although the flavor was a little one note, it could have used more of the tender pork and some seasoning (lime juice, cilantro, cumin?) with 4 four shell fans, basically 4 entire tortillas crisped on the fan ends and soft a few bites in - way too much bread. The chimi was also heavy on the bread, oddly not really deep fried, and covered in cheese sauce, although the chicken inside was moist and tender. Same with the beef enchilada - well cooked beef swimming in that same cheese sauce, which was reminiscent of that queso we used to make in our ramen-noodle college days.As for dessert, the large group next to us was celebrating a birthday and ordered the strawberry nachos, which were huge, so we passed, although they looked quite good. Overall, that table proclaimed everything absolutely delicious. I suspect it's local preference. Grand Junction isn't a large city and dining options can be limited. Kiddo and I found it passable, but spouse gave it higher marks, except for that overwhelming cheese sauce.
3. Guerrilla Burrito
The Best...Southwest we are serving up breakfast burritos filled with our very own slow roasted Green Chile! Come see us for Fast & Fresh Breakfast! We also love big orders so give us a call & we can have your order ready and waiting for you!!
Reviewed By Rita B
We ate here the first day they opened and have been back many times since then.The coffee cake is grandma's recipe and is a tender pound-cake style with brown sugar and almond/pecan topping (I think). Everytime I get it, I am surprised at how tender and gently sweet it is.It is a perfect side to the egg, cheese and meat flour tortillas. The burritos are big enough to be satisfying - but aren't those giant over-stuffed belly bombs that you sometimes see.We usually get just the egg, cheese, potato and green chile. You can get bacon, sausage, carne asada and others, depending on the day. It is somewhat of a grab and go place - you won't wait long!
2. DOS Hombres
Overall Ratings
3 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Barbara H
We were visiting Grand Junction for JUCO and we asked around for some restaurant recommendations. DOS Hombres was one of the suggestions so we tried them for lunch. The lunch menu was great, lots of variety and the amount of food for the price was a real value. We all took take home boxes. The food was excellent but our server was even better. I wish I had made note of her name because she was awesome. When my son-in-law spilled a whole glass of water across the table, she just took it in stride and took care of everything. Great experience!
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1. Dos Hombres Restaurant Clifton
Overall Ratings
3 based on 118 reviews
Welcome to the home of fine Mexican food with a Southwestern twist! At Dos Hombres, we're all about making dishes exciting and fun by crafting each plate fresh daily using locally-sourced ingredients. Think chili con queso, carne asada, and chili con carn
Reviewed By Deb O
Happy hour is the best, but anytime is great. Good happy hour menu and chips, salsa, bean dip from 3-6. Meals are tasty, generous, affordable and service is always efficient and friendly.Deb O, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We always strive to give our guests great food and the best in guest service. Looks like we hit the mark! Thank you for making Dos your Destination!-Jaymee R
