Colorado Springs/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 14, 2019
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Colorado Springs' Old Colorado City neighborhoodMonse's Pupuseria. | Photo: Alan B./Yelp

Visiting Old Colorado City, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Colorado Springs neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an authentic Salvadoran restaurant to a New American cafe.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Old Colorado City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Monse's Pupuseria

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Topping the list is Salvadoran spot Monse's Pupuseria, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located at 115 S. 25th St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 219 reviews on Yelp.

The restaurant specializes in pupusas and other traditional Salvadoran comfort foods, such as street tacos, tostadas, empanadas and tamales. (Check out the full food and drink menu here.)

2. Garden of the Gods Market and Café

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Next up is New American market, eatery and cocktail bar Garden of the Gods Market and Café, situated at 410 S. 26th St. With 4.5 stars out of 678 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Here you'll find artisan and imported food and beverage products, as well as an assortment of freshly made breads, pastries, cakes, pies, salads, sides and entrees that are ready to eat. You can also attend dinners hosted by the chef or take a hands-on cooking class at the market/café. 

3. Carlos' Bistro

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New American spot Carlos' Bistro is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1025 S. 21st St., 4.5 stars out of 247 reviews.

The intimate eatery and full bar serves fine dining fare such as wild Baja blue abalone steak, grilled lamb, pan seared Maine lobster tail, paella, duck breast and more.  (Explore the full food and drink menus for yourself.)


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