Alisa’s guidebook
Food scene
For special occasions or a more upscale experience check out the Alley House Grille located downtown, reservations are strongly recommended.
68 locals recommend
Alley House Grille
214 Pagosa StFor special occasions or a more upscale experience check out the Alley House Grille located downtown, reservations are strongly recommended.
Offers some great tacos and margaritas and is open for lunch, also located downtown.
86 locals recommend
Kip's Grill
121 E Pagosa StOffers some great tacos and margaritas and is open for lunch, also located downtown.
Honestly one of our favorite places to eat they serve smash burgers, fried chicken and occasionally offer brisket.
11 locals recommend
Sage Mobile Eatery
920 E Pagosa StHonestly one of our favorite places to eat they serve smash burgers, fried chicken and occasionally offer brisket.
Best Breakfast in town, they offer to go as well! Located up town near the City Market, the Breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches are great to go before you head out for the day on your epic adventure. A sit-down meal there is wonderful too but, be prepared to wait for a table its worth the wait!
31 locals recommend
Two Chicks & A Hippie
117 Navajo Trail DrBest Breakfast in town, they offer to go as well! Located up town near the City Market, the Breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches are great to go before you head out for the day on your epic adventure. A sit-down meal there is wonderful too but, be prepared to wait for a table its worth the wait!
Another great Breakfast spot we enjoy their tex mex options they are located just past the Walmart on the opposite side of the street.
29 locals recommend
Cafe Colorado
565 Village DrAnother great Breakfast spot we enjoy their tex mex options they are located just past the Walmart on the opposite side of the street.
Great spot for lunch they have wonderful sandwiches and a surprisingly upscale dinner options too.
Very close location from the condo heading towards downtown
16 locals recommend
City Hall Cafe and Grille
2151 Eagle DriveGreat spot for lunch they have wonderful sandwiches and a surprisingly upscale dinner options too.
Very close location from the condo heading towards downtown
Great quick serve Mexican option with a drive though! We especially like this option for breakfast on the go! Located Near City Market
Santy's taco shop
66 Country Center DriveGreat quick serve Mexican option with a drive though! We especially like this option for breakfast on the go! Located Near City Market
Rosie's Pizzeria
100 Country Center DrBest pizza in town, open for lunch and dinner
They have an extensive menu and can really kick up the heat if you like spicy. Currently they are only offering carry out options. Located uptown near Café Colorado.
39 locals recommend
Thai Pagosa
565 Village DrThey have an extensive menu and can really kick up the heat if you like spicy. Currently they are only offering carry out options. Located uptown near Café Colorado.
Riff Raff Brewing Company
274 Pagosa StPagosa’s Best Brewery with 2 downtown locations
Riff Raff on the Rio
356 E Pagosa StPagosa’s Best Brewery with 2 downtown locations
Located downtown on the Riverwalk below the Jim Smith building, they make a great cup of coffee they will even make it an “adult strength boozy” coffee and have the cutest gifts and souvenirs.
26 locals recommend
ROOT HOUSE coffee + shop
445 San Juan StLocated downtown on the Riverwalk below the Jim Smith building, they make a great cup of coffee they will even make it an “adult strength boozy” coffee and have the cutest gifts and souvenirs.
Your local caffeine dealer, great coffee and specialty drinks, with a selection of sandwiches and pastries to boot. Very close to the condo and City Market
54 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Coffee
189 Talisman DrYour local caffeine dealer, great coffee and specialty drinks, with a selection of sandwiches and pastries to boot. Very close to the condo and City Market
Night Life/ Live Music
Always a good vibe check out their website for a full list of events and hours. Located minutes from the condo on your way downtown.
El Camino Lounge at Motel SOCO
651 West U.S. Highway 160Always a good vibe check out their website for a full list of events and hours. Located minutes from the condo on your way downtown.
Hip cocktail lounge with a great craft cocktail selection located downtown.
14 locals recommend
Neon Mallard
157 Pagosa StHip cocktail lounge with a great craft cocktail selection located downtown.
Although I don’t suggest eating here hanging out like a local on the patio or shooting pool is fun to do. Located near the condo headed towards downtown.
12 locals recommend
The Western Slope Break Room Bar and Grill
2045 Eagle DrAlthough I don’t suggest eating here hanging out like a local on the patio or shooting pool is fun to do. Located near the condo headed towards downtown.
Things to do
The springs resort offers daily passes and in my opinion the best experience, they also offer spa treatments and massages. Located downtown and just minutes from the condo and highly recommended experience.
77 locals recommend
Pahgosa Spa at The Springs Resort
125 Hot Springs BlvdThe springs resort offers daily passes and in my opinion the best experience, they also offer spa treatments and massages. Located downtown and just minutes from the condo and highly recommended experience.
If you are daring enough there is a Hot air balloon company in town
6 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures
100 Village DrIf you are daring enough there is a Hot air balloon company in town
San Juan Sled Dogs
3505 West U.S. Highway 160San Juan Sled Dogs is a unique winter time experience
Rent a paddle board or go fishing out on Williams Creek Reservoir.
15 locals recommend
Williams Creek Reservoir
Rent a paddle board or go fishing out on Williams Creek Reservoir.
Reservoir Hill Park
320 Hot Springs BlvdGreat Place to hike, play disc golf, mountain bike and sled.
Hikes
Piedra Falls Trailhead
A short 15-20 min hike with a big reward.
3 mile round trip hike with a somewhat strenuous hike out but worth the hike to get to some natural hot springs along the river
Sheep Creek Trailhead
3 mile round trip hike with a somewhat strenuous hike out but worth the hike to get to some natural hot springs along the river
Opal lake best enjoyed during peak foliage an easy hike that ends at a beautiful lake with huge aspen groves.
11 locals recommend
Opal Lake Trailhead
Opal lake best enjoyed during peak foliage an easy hike that ends at a beautiful lake with huge aspen groves.