First visit: Feb 2025
Alrighty now that the wedding in Mexico is over, I hope to give more focus here to Colorado and beyond. I'm expecting 3 to 4 new restaurants (or updates) a week. I'll get the Instagram posts gathered when I get a chance. And it is this Thursday we begin our journey.
Downtown Colorado Springs now is in play, as there's a thrift shop I frequent that allows for free parking (I absolutely despise paying for parking). I've had Chile Colorado circled since they first opened, but didn't have the time to get over here. It sits right across from the courthouse and I'm now realizing I blew my chance when I served on the jury last year as noted on this blog. It sits somewhat isolated from where most of the other restaurants are. Almost like you're in a small town. That's a good thing.
Walk in and you'll be warmly greeted by the friendly waitstaff. They sat me at one of the comfortable booths by the window. The restaurant is colorful and brightly decorated. Very clean too. After reviewing the menu, with a few questions for my patient waitress, I made my order: Chile Colorado (as part of the combo, which is different than the individual menu item) and a chicken enchilada smothered in Christmas. I meant to order chips but forgot. I'll be sure to do that next time.
Out comes my very hot plate (see to your right) and I dug right into the chili. Oh yes! Great flavor, thick and meaty, and it packs a punch too. Considering the only thing on my palate up to that point in the day was my accompanying water. Then I quickly tried the enchilada. The chicken is better than usual, not the shredded rooster we often see. Tasty with cooked ingredients. The green chile packed even more heat than the chile. I couldn't really tell if I did get Christmas or just the green. If so, the color deviation is very light. But I did notice a different flavor. The tin foil is housing the hot grilled flour tortillas, and they too were great. Excellent across the board. Into the RJG Rotation Chile Colorado goes.
While recapping my day with Mrs. RJG during our Happy Hour, she simply stated "take me there". So we'll be back soon I think :-)
2/13/25 (new entry)
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