Travel Reference
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Poppy's
( 970-586-8282;
www.estesdining.com
; 342 E Elkhorn Av; pizza $7-9; 11am-10pm; )
Affordable and
friendly, this riverfront mountain pizzeria offers a good selection of yummy wraps, bur-
gers and sandwiches to go with its signature savory pies.
PIZZERIA
$
Big Horn Restaurant
AMERICAN
$$
( 970-586-2792;
www.estesparkbighorn.com
; 401 W Elkhorn; mains $7-18; 6am-9pm, hours vary seasonally;
)
This local breakfast institution offers a side of grits along with the local gossip and the
best
huevos rancheros
in town. If you get here on the way into the park, order a packed
lunch with your breakfast.
Cables
( 970-586-1069; 451 S St Vrain Ave; mains $12-17)
This new boy in town has been a northern Col-
orado favorite for years. It specializes in pizza and pasta with homemade noodles and
plenty of Americana classics. There's a good, friendly bar packed with locals and tourists.
AMERICAN
$$
Ed's Cantina & Grill
MEXICAN
$$
( 970-586-2919;
www.edscantina.com
;
390 E Elkhorn Ave; mains $9-13; 11am-late Mon-Fri, 8am-10pm Sat &
Sun; )
With an outdoor patio right on the river, Ed's is a great place to kick back with a
margarita. Serving Mexican and American staples, the restaurant is in a retro woodsy
space with leather booth seating and bold primary colors.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ &
Tap House
( 866-674-2793;
www.smokindavesbbqandtaphouse.com
; 820 Moraine Ave; mains $8-20; 11am-9pm Sun-Thu,
to 10pm Fri & Sat; )
Half-assed BBQ joints are all too common in Colorado's mountain
towns, but Dave's, situated in a spare dining room, fully delivers. The buffalo ribs and
pulled pork come dressed in a slightly sweet, smoky, tangy sauce and the sweet-potato
fries are crisply fried. Also excellent? The long, well-selected beer list.
BARBECUE
$$
Lonigans
PUB FOOD
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