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There's a longstanding battle between Colorado and New Mexico for green chile supremacy. While Hatch chiles reign supreme in New Mexico, Colorado prefers the pueblo chile – a pepper with roots in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. When you see chile verde on the menu in Colorado, it refers not to the pepper itself, but to a soup or sauce made from stewed green chile peppers, often braised with pork, tomatillos, serranos and spices. And there's not just one way to eat chile verde either. It comes in a bowl with a tortilla on the side, or smothered over burritos, enchiladas or even a plate of french fries.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Chile Verde in Colorado are as follows:
- El Taco Rey - Colorado Springs
- King's Chef Diner - Colorado Springs
- Oscar's Cafe - Durango
- Absolute Bakery & Cafe - Mancos
- El Chingon - Denver
- Beny's Diner - Cortez
- Sam's No. 3 - Denver
- Blackbelly Market - Boulder
- Blue Bonnet Cafe - Denver
- Señor Burritos - Denver
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Julie Bielenberg and Dionne Roberts (Rocky Mountain Food Report) were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of the state's food scene.
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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Julie Bielenberg
Denver-based Julie Bielenberg, a member of the... Read More
Denver-based Julie Bielenberg, a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, contributes more than 75 travel stories annually to publications like : AAA, USA Today’s 10Best, Cowboys & Indians, Family Vacation Critic, Aspen Magazine, The Broadmoor, Colorado Meetings + Events, Mile High Mamas, Colorado Parent and Mountain Magazine. She is the State’s #1 agritourism writer, covering more ground and events and publishing in more outlets than any other Coloradan journalist. Julie travels in search of fields, farms, families and more. Sometimes...she finds herself in often uncovered, or understated locales, which has since become her niche. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Julie Bielenberg
Denver-based Julie Bielenberg, a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, contributes more than 75 travel stories annually to publications like : AAA, USA Today’s 10Best, Cowboys & Indians, Family Vacation Critic, Aspen Magazine, The Broadmoor, Colorado Meetings + Events, Mile High Mamas, Colorado Parent and Mountain Magazine. She is the State’s #1 agritourism writer, covering more ground and events and publishing in more outlets than any other Coloradan journalist. Julie travels in search of fields, farms, families and more. Sometimes...she finds herself in often uncovered, or understated locales, which has since become her niche. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Dionne Roberts
Dionne Roberts is the publisher and editor for Read More
Dionne Roberts is the publisher and editor for Rocky Mountain Food Report in Colorado, an online publication covering the food and beverage scene up and down the front range. A Colorado Springs resident published in Colorado Collective, Springs Magazine, The Gazette, Colorado Fun and a cannabis writer for The Independent, Roberts has also served as a contributor and food expert for USA Today and FOX News. “I love watching this area come into its own,” says Roberts. “It’s exciting to experience the creativity and synergy in food, beer, wine and mixology here. Colorado’s gastro culture is catching up with the beautiful, adventurous lifestyle that brings so many of us to call this home.”
Dionne Roberts
Dionne Roberts is the publisher and editor for Rocky Mountain Food Report in Colorado, an online publication covering the food and beverage scene up and down the front range. A Colorado Springs resident published in Colorado Collective, Springs Magazine, The Gazette, Colorado Fun and a cannabis writer for The Independent, Roberts has also served as a contributor and food expert for USA Today and FOX News. “I love watching this area come into its own,” says Roberts. “It’s exciting to experience the creativity and synergy in food, beer, wine and mixology here. Colorado’s gastro culture is catching up with the beautiful, adventurous lifestyle that brings so many of us to call this home.”
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