Where the Arkansas River meets the Sangre de Cristo mountains, Pueblo is as rich in food culture as it is in history.
Chiles are king here—infused in everything—but the city’s melting-pot flavor reflects its Italian, Slavic, Hispanic, and Western roots.
Gray’s Coors Tavern
A temple to Pueblo’s sandwich of fame, the “slopper”—an open-faced burger drowned in green chile and topped with onions and cheese.
The wood-paneled bar, walls covered with local sports jerseys, and shuffleboard tables make Gray’s a city institution. Lunch lines snake out the door, especially on game days.
Pass Key Restaurant
A neighborhood staple since 1952, Pass Key’s Italian sausage sandwich—grilled, split, topped with cheese, peppers, and mustard—is legendary.
The menu also boasts pastas, burgers, and fries smothered in green chile. The vibe is pure Pueblo: friendly, low-key, and busy from open to close.
Mill Stop Cafe
Known for decades as “the” local Mexican joint, Mill Stop’s house-made tamales, chiles rellenos, and pork green chile stew are essential eats.
The burritos come big and loaded, with just the right heat.
Decor is throwback diner, service is swift, and there’s palpable pride in every meal.
Angelo’s Pizza Parlor
On the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, Angelo’s serves robust, cheesy pies, house-baked bread, Italian wings, and pasta bowls.
Patio tables overlook the river, and the inside is packed for family birthdays and post-softball gatherings.
Their Pueblo-style pizza, sprinkled with roasted green chile, is a city specialty.
Mr. Tandoori Urban Bar & Grill
This vibrant downtown spot brings Indian color and global spice to Pueblo. Lamb vindaloo, creamy butter chicken, spicy samosas, and fluffy naan emerge from a bustling kitchen.
On warm evenings, the patio fills with locals sharing plates and stories over a pint or a mango lassi.
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