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    Cafe Silvestre

    3.7 (43 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tim S.

    Pretty solid meal. They need additional local beers. Salsa could use some help. Yeah.

    Blue margarita, reg marg, 2 shots of hornitos

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    Best green chili in Gunnison! Jackie's cooking is wonderful and will do whatever she can to make for a great eating experience.

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    Casa Calaca

    Casa Calaca

    4.5
    (123 reviews)
    49.7 mi

    Our 20th visit over the years…read more The atmosphere makes you feel right at home. It feels just like sitting at your grandma's kitchen table. To make it even better, our server was incredible. The food here is spectacular. The carne asada plate is packed with deep, savory flavor. The chili relleno and bean burrito are comforting perfection. The gratis 3 alarm salsa chips pack a powerful kick. The drink menu steals the show. The Calaca Negra beer is thirst quenching nectar. You must order the Margarita Catrina--it is completely insane! Do not miss this local gem when you are in town.

    BLUF: very good food at reasonable price. Friendly servers…read more Went with a large group on a Wed night. I think we ordered literally everything on the menu, and to a person we liked what we received. One of the few places that makes a really good Horchata drink, so if you like those order one. It wasn't that lively in there, but it was a Wed so not a big night out for most people. Their steak meals were a clear standout - everyone liked everything, but those got raves. Also, bacon-wrapped shrimp were great - good sized and grilled so they still had a snap to them. The downsides: it took a long time for food to come out, although some of that probably can be attributed to us being a big group. That said, several waited for, and eventually had to ask for, the tortillas that went with their meals. Our servers spoke little english, so sometimes communications were difficult, but ALWAYS friendly. I would definitely go back.

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    House of the Skull Bar.
    House of the Skull Bar.
    The Casa Especial. Grilled steak, chicken and bacon-wrapped shrimp with all the trimmings.
    The Casa Especial. Grilled steak, chicken and bacon-wrapped shrimp with all the trimmings.
    Traditional margaritas. Strong & delicious!

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    Traditional margaritas. Strong & delicious!
    BONEZ

    BONEZ

    3.9
    (387 reviews)
    22.1 mi
    $$

    Absolute 20/10 Experience!…read more We hosted my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner and meet-and-greet at Bonez, and honestly, everything was absolutely perfect. We had a pretty large group, but our server, Rachel, was a total rockstar. She took incredible care of us and didn't skip a beat. The rest of the staff was also extremely kind, helpful, and on top of everything the entire night. We went with the family-style fajita dinner with chicken, beef, and shrimp, and the food was delicious. Everyone kept talking about how good it was! We also opted for a drink package, and the service was so seamless that not a single person had to wait for or ask for a drink. If you are looking to host an event in Crested Butte, I cannot recommend Bonez enough. They truly made our special weekend kick off in the best way possible!

    We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for drinks and some chips and salsa. It was about 3pm …read more.. happy hour. The vibe of this place is fantastic. Like a Dia De Los Muertos vibe with a laid back twist. We were seated in a cozy little booth. Our server showed up right away. He was friendly but professional. The skinny marg was fantastic. My husband enjoyed his draft beer. We ordered chips and salsa and were delighted when it came to the table. The fresh and crunch-errific chips came with a trio of in-house made salsas. All three were sooooo good. I'd never had a pineapple habanero salsa but now I'm determined to learn to replicate it at home. We were only in town two nights but next time we're in Crested Butte we will absolutely return to Bonez for dinner. YUM! PS the happy hour prices are REALLY good!

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    Bar area
    Bar area
    Carnitas enchiladas
    Carnitas enchiladas
    Cool bar

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    Cool bar
    Burnells

    Burnells

    4.9
    (56 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    What a find! We were road tripping through the area on our way to Boulder and found this excellent…read morelittle local food truck. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Super friendly service and very accommodating for my no dairy requirements. I had the veggie burger, which was probably the best veggie burger I've ever had. This thing was so fresh tasting, there's no way it was prepared from being frozen. Full of quinoa, corn, etc. super duper delicious remoulade on a really good gourmet bun. Of course, I forgot to take a pic, but, I did manage to document my eating mates selections. See those pics - albeit, half eaten. Upgrade your order to the sweet potato tots, don't even hesitate, they're healthy and come with a mustard seed aioli sauce that makes the whole meal 360 degrees of scrumptiousness. I wish I had room in my pie hole for the donut ice cream sandwich - my only regret. Go off your intended route to try this place. McDonald's and Taco Bell don't need you. There's lovely tables and chairs under the trees that are clean and stocked with napkins and hand sanitizer. A really nice break in our trip!

    Great find! Stopped by here while camping in the area. I'm with my pups so an outdoor seating area…read moreat a food truck sounded perfect. They have a nice sized patio area with about 7 spaced out tables and a couple of chairs for the to go orders. There is a huge pine tree for shade as well. Simple menu written on a chalk board because it varies daily. The prices seem appropriate for a quality food truck and for the area as well. I was already debating the Philly or the shrimp poboy depending on what they had and it turned out to be the poboy. Order didn't take long and then my huge sandwich arrived. It came with a small bag of chips, but the sandwich itself is huge and loaded. The sandwich is on a soft hogie rather than the traditional french type of bread, but it's delicious and fresh . The shrimp (plump, perfectly cooked and plenty) is in a kind of dark cajun remoulade mixed with bacon and sauteed onions with multi colored bell peppers. Oh, and it has lettuce so you don't feel bad about eating it all in one sitting! :) Overall, I loved it! Bursting with flavor in every bite! Felt more like a Cajun shrimp Philly minus the cheese. Only if I was to be the one to name it of course! There is no such thing as a shrimp Philly though...yet! Oh, and ask for a fork or to have them cut it in half or you will be using way more napkins than necessary! ;-) Met Kevin, ones of the owners and he was very nice and easy to talk to. Nice place to stop if you are passing through or if you are a local, what are you waiting for!? Try them out before they go on their winter vacation! :) Or just make sure you try them out when you get a chance. They'll be back. I hope!

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    Rancheros Bernellos and Biscuits and gravy with elk crumbles....yummmmmmm
    Rancheros Bernellos and Biscuits and gravy with elk crumbles....yummmmmmm
    New location at Absolute Miracles.
    New location at Absolute Miracles.
    Street entrance to Burnell's

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    Street entrance to Burnell's
    The Dive

    The Dive

    4.0
    (198 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Forgive me for not having picture... I was in town recently on a business trip and had the…read moreopportunity to bring my wife along. We stopped in, the place was packed, the ambience was great, and the food was just wonderful. My wife is an extremely picky eater. She ordered a chicken fried chicken sandwich, and it was exactly what she wanted. They even made her french fries extra crispy at her request. I had a chicken salad, which was phenomenal. I'm in town from time to time as a corporate pilot. I'll will be back. Thank you you guys.

    Found this place on a mini board in the hotel. A few of the other recommendations are closed on…read moreTuesday so we decided to give this place a try. For parking you can either park next-door at a closedown store or try and find street parking for Tuesday with the World Cup being on it was a little busy and the weather was so they had the sliding doors open and you could either choose to sit inside or outside on the patio. Since it was a nice light breezy 90° day most people chose to sit outside, so all the patio tables were taken. We were told we could sit anywhere and they brought us a menu as soon as we seated. Are we just walked away and brought us back two glasses and a big craft of water. She gave us a few minutes to look over the menu which I do appreciate. But when she came back, asked if we had any questions I asked her how big the kids tiny burger was she said it's like the size of a slider and it came with nothing on it, but you could add whatever you wanted. I ended up going with the tiny burger off of the kids menu adding mayonnaise, lettuce, onion, and the bacon marmalade. My coworker ordered the same and a shredding tots. Food came out in a respectable amount of time. It was hot and fresh. You can see right into the kitchen as it is an old food trailer that they have set up as the cooking area, which was really cool. The waitress was bringing out food for other patrons. We noticed the size of the burgers and we were glad that we got the tiny ones. first bite of the burger was absolutely fabulous. It was juicy just enough pink and the flavors with the bacon marmalade out of this world. I did try one of my coworkers shredding. They were fabulous also with just a hint of blue cheese mixed in with the potato. Definitely a must try and will be going back the next time. I am in town.

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    Interior
    Interior
    The Dive
    Kitchen inside is really a good truck.

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    Kitchen inside is really a good truck.
    Casa Sanchez 3

    Casa Sanchez 3

    4.4
    (228 reviews)
    47.2 mi
    $$

    After trying figure out where in BV to eat with 6 people that included 2 kids and 2 ppl with…read moredietary restrictions, we settled here. And thank goodness we did!! We were immediately greeted by friendly staff, who seated us promptly and gave us 2 generous baskets of chips along with 2 types of salsas. As we were deciding on food, we also got a bowl of corn elote which was amazing! A crispy relleno is what I order at all Mexican restaurants to gauge how much I like the food, and this place didn't disappoint! One of the best rellenos I've had, and the green chili was fantastic. The rest of the party was very happy with their meals, as well, which included shrimp Enchiladas, tacos, combos, and nachos. All fresh, authentic, and delicious! And even the kids hamburger was a nice, thick patty with lettuce and tomato. Our party also had the house marg and the Sanchez, and both were well-balanced and not over-priced. Highly recommend! On top of it all, Santiago, our server, was so amazing. Friendly, very attentive, and patient with us all as we practiced our Spanish. Couldn't have asked for a better Mexican restaurant.

    I really only wanted one .. he said it was little .. he "upsells" me... IM a sucker or he lied -…read morehuge portions. And if you don't eat all your food - they bring you free shots of tequila. All in all many reasons to try it. It was not a bad experience.

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    Rainy day in Buena Vista
    Rainy day in Buena Vista
    Fajitas Copper (Steak or Chicken)
    Fajitas Copper (Steak or Chicken)
    House margarita, medium

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    House margarita, medium

    Cafe Silvestre - mexican - Updated July 2026

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