If you have never visited western Colorado, you are missing out on the Centennial State at its finest, thanks to the area’s many historical landmarks, its diverse landscape, and mouthwatering food. In terms of the latter, we asked the locals which eatery they recommend most, which they answered with the delicious Mountain View Restaurant:

Located in beautiful Monte Vista, the aptly named Mountain View Restaurant is the place to be for authentic New Mexican and American cuisine.

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Established in 1983, Mountain View Restaurant is a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated business that will make you feel right at home thanks to a staff that treats its guests like family, a comfortable dining room, and, of course, mountain views. 

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What kind of New Mexican and American specialties do they serve at Mountain View? It begins with favorites like tacos, chile relleno, and burritos, as well as gigantic burgers, chicken dinners, salads, and appetizers.

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What’s more American than a juicy steak cooked the way you want it? The Mountain View Restaurant has that, too, via their sirloin, New York strip, and ribeye steaks. 

Mountain View Restaurant Facebook In addition to “just” the steak, Mountain View also serves shrimp and steak, steak sandwiches, and a grilled sampler. 

Are you thirsty? Lucky for you, Mountain View Restaurant also has the best margaritas in town. Yum! 

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Can you see why the Mountain View Restaurant is billed as having the best steaks and enchiladas in the valley? 

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To learn more about the Mountain View Restaurant and its delicious menu, please visit their website.

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Mountain View Restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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We learned about Mountain View Restaurant from our readers! Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured on Only in Colorado? Nominate it here! For even more of our favorite Mexican restaurants, click on 12 Restaurants In Colorado To Get Mexican Food That Will Blow Your Mind.

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Address: 2099 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144, USA

Located in beautiful Monte Vista, the aptly named Mountain View Restaurant is the place to be for authentic New Mexican and American cuisine.

Google Street View

Established in 1983, Mountain View Restaurant is a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated business that will make you feel right at home thanks to a staff that treats its guests like family, a comfortable dining room, and, of course, mountain views. 

Google/Ike III

What kind of New Mexican and American specialties do they serve at Mountain View? It begins with favorites like tacos, chile relleno, and burritos, as well as gigantic burgers, chicken dinners, salads, and appetizers.

TripAdvisor/RonGlendaMartinez

What’s more American than a juicy steak cooked the way you want it? The Mountain View Restaurant has that, too, via their sirloin, New York strip, and ribeye steaks. 

Mountain View Restaurant Facebook In addition to “just” the steak, Mountain View also serves shrimp and steak, steak sandwiches, and a grilled sampler. 

Are you thirsty? Lucky for you, Mountain View Restaurant also has the best margaritas in town. Yum! 

Google/Misty Mahannah

Can you see why the Mountain View Restaurant is billed as having the best steaks and enchiladas in the valley? 

TripAdvisor/David H

To learn more about the Mountain View Restaurant and its delicious menu, please visit their website.

Google/gina sandoval

Mountain View Restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mountain View Restaurant Facebook

We learned about Mountain View Restaurant from our readers! Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured on Only in Colorado? Nominate it here! For even more of our favorite Mexican restaurants, click on 12 Restaurants In Colorado To Get Mexican Food That Will Blow Your Mind.

Google Street View

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TripAdvisor/RonGlendaMartinez

Mountain View Restaurant Facebook

In addition to “just” the steak, Mountain View also serves shrimp and steak, steak sandwiches, and a grilled sampler. 

Google/Misty Mahannah

TripAdvisor/David H

Google/gina sandoval