5 Best New Restaurants in Pueblo, Colorado that Locals Swear By

Pueblo has always had strong food traditions—especially green chile and Mexican‑American comfort—but the city’s newer spots are adding brunch culture, craft beer, and updated takes on the classics.

These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants are a good starting point.

1. Gray’s Coors Tavern (Revitalized Staple)

Not new, but continually refreshed and still crucial to Pueblo’s identity, Gray’s Coors Tavern is home of the famous Pueblo “slopper”—a cheeseburger smothered in green chile.

Beyond the slopper, you’ll find burgers, fries, simple sandwiches, and bar snacks. The vibe is very casual, very local, and absolutely part of the modern Pueblo food experience.

2. Brues Alehouse Brewing Co.

Set in a historic building along the Riverwalk, Brues is a brewery and restaurant with a big outdoor patio and live‑music energy.

The menu is elevated pub food: charcuterie, burgers, sandwiches, sausages, salads, and seasonal mains, often with local ingredients.

House beers range from crisp lagers to bold IPAs and stouts, and the setting is one of the nicest in town for hanging out.

3. Shamrock Brewing Company

Shamrock pairs Irish‑pub vibes with a local microbrewery and a full food menu. Dark wood, a long bar, and a cozy dining room make it feel like a proper pub.

Food runs from fish and chips, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie to burgers, sandwiches, and salads. House beers plus guest taps and whiskey options round it out.

4. Jorge’s Sombrero

Jorge’s Sombrero is a Mexican‑American staple that keeps drawing attention for its green chile and hearty plates.

You’ll see smothered burritos, enchiladas, tacos, chile‑topped everything, and combination platters. It’s casual, family‑friendly, and a must‑visit if you want a sense of classic Pueblo flavors in a still‑buzzy spot.

5. Pass Key Restaurant (Pass Key 50 West / 8th St – Updated Locations)

Pass Key’s various locations keep the legend of the Pueblo “Italian sausage sandwich” alive, and the newer/updated locations still feel very current.

The menu centers on that signature sausage in soft bread with cheese and toppings, plus burgers, fries, and basic diner items.

It’s quick, casual, and very much part of how Pueblo eats now, even if the concept itself is decades old.