We stopped by High Octane Bar & Grill while assigned to the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado. It's one of the few places to grab a meal in the area, and it definitely hit the spot after a long day on the fireline. I ordered the brisket sandwich with fries, and both were really good. The brisket was flavorful and the fries were cooked just right. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming. If you're working in the area or just passing through, it's a solid place to grab a good meal. read more

High Octane Bar & Grill - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Colorado City, Colorado

The service was terrible, it took at least 45 minutes to get our food and the waiter was on her phone the entire time. There were flies all around the restaurant as well. I ordered the Spegettii which was a bad choice. The brisket is phenomenal but overall experience was awful. read more

This is such a fun place!!! Thank you Tracy (Mike) for such great conversation and service! We know your community it suffering right now with the fire but you treated everybody that came in as family. Thank you for the meatloaf and mashed potatoes... amazing read more

This place is awesome - right off the highway in a tiny town - had the smoked turkey and the bbque platter. Awesome !! Spicy sauce and a regular sauce. Really good baked beans and the roll was unbelievable!!. Also a full bar- doin a great job for a random small spot! read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a road trip. Just wanting something that's not fast food. Yes it's a bbq place, so my review is based on their non-bbq items. Maybe not a super fair review as their bbq could be great. I ordered the veggie burger. The veggies patty was dry and didn't have a lot of flavor. I liked that you can choose a side. I chose potato salad. It was good. My hub ordered the tri-tip sandwich. Said it was tougher than brisket but the flavor was good. It was pricy, but it's not fast food, just a good change. read more

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We were literally the ONLY people in the restaurant and the server never checked on us once to ask how our food was or refill drinks. My hamburger was dry/burned. The pickles tasted like they had been soaked in malt vinegar and the lettuce was wilted, brown and soggy and had a funny taste. I ordered a keto friendly meal and couldn't eat most of it because it just wasn't good, but beyond that, there were so many flies buzzing around our plates and heads that it was a complete turn off. And the bathrooms looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a while. The garbage was literally overflowing. This place used to be our favorite for BBQ but the last couple times we've dined here, it's been lackluster at best. It's been a year and so we thought we would try again...but nothing's changed. Sadly, it will be our last time here. Giving 2 stars instead of 1 because the Brussels were decent. read more

8900 S Interstate 25 Exit 74, Colorado City, CO . Tel. 719-676-2440 Hours: Monday - Thursday & Sunday 11 am - 8 pm. Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9 ... I still can't believe that this was the very best BBQ that I have ever eaten. Upon walking- in since it was quite late for lunch -there was only one person dining. I turn toward the right to see a fully stocked bar with a team member available to take my order. The menu is really quite extensive and focuses on delicious barbecue meats. Having said that, I have to give huge kudos to the sides too!!!! everything we had was absolutely delicious and scratch made. My favorite ended up being the sliced brisket ... it was literally melt in your mouth tender. Absolutely superb. The pulled pork was also very good. I had gotten sauces on the side but honestly the meat was just so good that I couldn't bear to put any sauces on it!! The potato salad and the coleslaw were also made from scratch. They reminded me of my mom's-and that's about the highest recommendation I can offer!! The service was great. I was invited to sit at the bar even though I wasn't drinking to wait for my order. It was a very comfortable environment. There were a couple of patrons that came in to pick up orders while I was there. The entire area smelled of delicious BBQ Meats. I don't know what else is in Colorado City but I do know I'm gonna have to return here. I am going to check to see if it's possible to do mail order and get it delivered on ice. If you're within 50 miles I wouldn't hesitate to take a side trip and drop in. Be sure to check out the hours they are available. I wish I had met the person doing all this barbecuing and cooking. I would've loved to have thanked them in person!!! read more

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Waitress total worthless she put order in wrong. Then we asked for mustard which is not on tables took over 10 minutes to get it! The buns were soggy which made the sandwich just gross! Then took over 20 minutes for her to bring the bill! And they were not busy wonder why! read more

Excellent brisket. Fried Brussels were outstanding. Homemade pickles. Soft warm rolls. My wife lived the Irish "nachos" which were fries smothered in pulled pork, beans, cheese and chilis. Despite being a bit crowded and understaffed, service was very good and food prompt. Another excellent restaurant choice for the area. read more

Wonderful brisket sandwich Service was exceptionally helpful Restaurant itself was beautiful Great tractor trailer parking next door read more

Did take out and had a drink while waiting. Was met right away and got our drinks and to go order in. It was Happy Hour so drinks were $1 off. The bbq plate was ordered and brisket and pulled pork were excellent as was the spicy sauce and coleslaw. Also ordered smoked turkey which was also good. Only negatives is would have liked a few more pickles and they seemed short staffed for the in-house diners. It was a lively atmosphere and they had some games on. Would go back. read more

Excellent food in the middle of nowhere!!! Very good service. We just stopped by on our way from Texas to Colorado. read more

Took a long time to get chips and salsa, and the salsa was awful. Maybe the need more than one person serving the whole place?

Food was great but not served hot!! Service was not so great. She talked at the bar longer than she tended to the customers. Salt all over our table, never cleaned, small gnats and flies after our food the entire hour. read more

Tried the Jack Burton Special and it was amazing! Some people might consider $15 for a sandwich expensive, but stacked with pulled pork, bacon and smoked sausage, it seemed like a bargain. Their fries were also of outstanding quality and quite tasty. There is a casual bar atmosphere which is exactly what you would expect from the name. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and taken care of quickly. This was around 2 PM so business was a little slow, but I would imagine closer to lunch or dinner the place gets hopping. Seemed like a good place to catch a football or baseball game or knock back a few beers with friends. read more

High Octane Bar & Grill - Jack Burton Special with Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Colorado City, Colorado

Excellent place to visit. Unfortunately we stopped there while traveling and my cat escaped. One employee helped us look because we were still looking after closing time. A month later I contacted the bar asking if I could come back and hang out in the parking lot for the night in hopes of finding her. They graciously agreed. The staff there was amazing. Sadly I have been unable to locate her. If anyone knows anything it would be greatly appreciated. Her name is Piper and has been missing since May. My number is (607) 368-7765. read more

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I have drove by this place probably 100 xs and usually I hold out for Rudy's in colorado springs. But I figured I would give it a try. Half rack smoked ribs was super tough and no flavor. Tried to eat it... see photo but pushed it aside. Waste of 16 dollars. read more

High Octane Bar & Grill - I chose the smoked half rack ribs and it was super tough and not much flavor. Should of held out and stopped by Rudy's in colorado springs. - Barbeque Near Me - Colorado City, Colorado

The barbecue and other food at High Octane is delicious. The service is good and the servings are large. They recently catered our daughter's wedding reception and all of the guests were raving about the food. Tracy was very helpful in arranging the ins and outs of the catering. A great place! read more

Right off the interstate, so it's convenient, but it's also delicious. I haven't tried anything bad yet, and it's one of my go to places when I don't feel like cooking. The rolls are straight from heaven and they got that GOOD ranch. Wings are good, turkey is good, elk sausage is even better. Casual and friendly staff. read more

The food was okay, it was really expensive! The service was terrible, took over 10 mins to get seating and food took forever to come out.

The brisket and pulled pork tacos were so soooo good! Brisket was superb. Lots of kid friendly options.

Really good bbq - sometimes the music is too loud but I'm old and it's a bar so I shouldn't complain.

Good food and good service. Close to our rv park. Little pricey but what place isnt these days

This place is awesome. Easy access from I25. The prices are good and the food is incredible. We stop here every time we're going to or from Denver. read more

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Pretty decent! Full disclosure, it's not Texas BBQ, but it's good for SOCO. The brisket was not overly fatty like some places. The Mac n cheese was good/ average. I found it interesting a BBQ place has one BBQ sauce and ketchup. The rolls were fresh. The salad had ranch dressing and a sour taste, I'm not sure if it was old or some interesting vinegar concoction read more

High Octane Bar & Grill - Brisket, Mac n cheese, side salad (1 meat plate) - Barbeque Near Me - Colorado City, Colorado

Planned a stop here while traveling through Colorado. Very understaffed and never offered a menu or water and probably only had 4 tables of people. Disappointed there wasn't a friendly server who offered us water, a menu and some silverware to start. So we left after 10 minutes of sitting there while the server avoided eye contact or saying I'll be with you shortly. read more

Great food, fast service and very nice wait staff. Nice quick stop on I25 at Colorado City.

Food was terrible. Service terrible. They said they ran out of pulled pork. Grilled Chicken was terrible taste frozen. Sweet potato fries un cooked after complaining they gave only 10 fries. Fries was not close to the order of normal fries. read more

The brisket here is awesome! We went at lunchtime and about four tables came in in under 10 minutes and the waitress did an excellent OB of taking care of all six of her tables, tending the bar, bussing her own tables...etc...I'd highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner and is only slightly south of Pueblo proper. read more

Amazing food and extremely polite staff. I've grown up in Colorado City/Rye area since I was a kid and rarely have we had local establishments even manage to stick around yet to have awesome bbq AND stick around....yay!!! The food was exceptional. I consider myself a bit of a bbq snob so finding this place close to where my family still is was a huge treat. Check them out....you won't be disappointed. :) read more

How in the world do you NOT have brisket on a Monday afternoon??! The whole reason I stop at a BBQ joint is to enjoy brisket. Absurd!!

The meat selection here is amazing! The portions are nice and big...we tend to have left over...not that they last very long! The brisket is my favorite. After a long day working on the house or yard we usually put in a to go order. The kids loved the smoked chicken the best and my husband like the sausage links. It is nice to have a good food choice in a small town! read more

From NC, visiting family - LOVE the Brussels sprouts, the baked potato and house salad, friendly waitress - Colleen - would recommend!

Overpriced shit food disrespectful, Customer Service very unprofessional establishment very negative ambience don't waste your money here. Keep on trucking. You should reevaluate who comes into work in their pajamas. read more

Great service. Fun throwback 80's videos. The green chili fries were amazing. Next time we roll down I25 we will definitely stop again.

Not only is the bbq incredible, the service is awesome too! I love the atmosphere with the music videos playing on the big TVs!

Definitely stop by if you're in the area. Good food, friendly servers, good music, full bar, and the best fried pickles I've ever had. read more

High Octane Bar & Grill - Chopped brisket, hotlink, green beans, and frickles. - Barbeque Near Me - Colorado City, Colorado

I am very pleased about finding this restaurant! BBQ, smoked, meet house, family friendly, nice area to hang out and watch sports, indoor or outdoor; pretty much has it all. While not overpriced, it is not a cheap burger joint. And what you get for what you spend is spectacular. I've tried everything here and have found everything on the menu is mouthwatering. My preference is classic sliced brisket but seriously, there is something for everyone and it is worth your trip! read more

We got a place 30 minutes from here and have ate here weekly since trying the place it has been consistently awsome every time the sliced brisket sandwich is damn good fried pickles are like pickle fries and Texture breading and sauce is great! Bread pudding is awsome I cant wait to try their smoked prime rib ! Also the dispensary next door us top tier top of the line best around ! read more

This was our first time here and we loved it! My partner, son, infant, and mom came with me. The atmosphere is very welcoming, small but cozy. They have 3 large tvs. Okay, food. Omg it was delicious. I got the grapefruit mimosa and it hit the spot. For appetizers we got the chili cheese fries and Brussels sprouts, so good and a good amount too. I got the brisket sandwich with a side of fried okra. My partner got the 2 piece meat (brisket, pulled pork) with chili beans, Cole slaw and a biscuit. My mom got the ribs, she was not used to seeing red meat, but the waiter explained it was from it being smoked, she still liked it. She had it with a side of corn on the cob. My son was a fan of the chicken finger--they were hard, but soft in the inside but he enjoyed their fries more. They took off the chicken fingers. We also had a peach cobbler and it was so good. Our server was attentive and everyone was so nice! We are definitely coming back read more

High Octane Bar & Grill - Grapefruit mimosa, brisket sandwich, brisket, pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Colorado City, Colorado

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