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    High Octane Bar & Grill

    3.7 (52 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Bars, Burgers
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Katie A.

    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!

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    Christa M.

    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.

    The coleslaw is definitely Home The coleslaw is definitely Home-made. If you enjoy the mayonnaise style, you will love it.
    Susan W.

    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!!!

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    George S.

    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.

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    Bobbi A.

    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.

    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.

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    Big portions and great service....Stella in a mug...check next door for ambiance... would stop in again while staying at KOA

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    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?

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    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.

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    2 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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    3 years ago

    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!!

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

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    4 years ago

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

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

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    Exit 30 BBQ & Cafe - Brisket nachos

    Exit 30 BBQ & Cafe

    4.8(38 reviews)
    41.3 mi

    Don't let the appearance or location fool you--this place is an absolute hidden gem…read more You can't even see the restaurant from the highway or the exit ramp. It looks like you're driving into a tiny RV park behind a large white wall, and if I hadn't read the reviews beforehand, I probably would have kept driving. I'm so glad we didn't. The owners were some of the kindest, most welcoming people we've met on our 10 day road trip. The restaurant was spotless--honestly cleaner than many restaurants we've eaten at--and even the large restroom was exceptionally clean. We ordered the burgers and the fresh-cut, house-made fries, and both were fantastic. The burger was one of the best we had on our entire Colorado/New Mexico road trip, and I wish we had ordered more fries! As parents traveling with two young daughters, we especially appreciated how family-friendly they were. They had a huge basket of crayons and coloring books that immediately kept our girls entertained, which was such a thoughtful touch after a long day in the car. If you're driving between Colorado and Amarillo, this place is 100% worth the stop. Trust the reviews, ignore the outside appearance, and stop for a burger and fries. We'll absolutely be back on our next road trip.

    Wow this place is a hidden gem. As soon as I opened my truck door, a delectable scent engulfed my…read moresenses. The food is fresh and has amazing flavor. Everyone inside is very kind and hospitable. I wish I took a photo of my food before I started eating! My boyfriend got a plain burger with fries and enjoyed his food very much as well. The restaurant is also very peaceful and cozy. Please do not hesitate to stop by and get your fill of delicious home cooked food. We also bought a salsa to go!

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    Woody's Q Shack - Wings lacked sauce, brisked dry asf, mac basic cold, fried good but cold

    Woody's Q Shack

    4.3(119 reviews)
    68.0 mi
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    While traveling through south-central Colorado, AI recommended a local brewery as a lunch stop. On…read moreour walk there, however, we were drawn in by the incredible aroma coming from Woody's Q Shack. After reading the excellent reviews, we decided to have lunch there and save the brewery for drinks only. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly staff member who explained the daily lunch special: a pulled pork sandwich, fries, and a drink. It sounded like a great value, so we ordered two specials along with a serving of the banana pudding for dessert. The pulled pork sandwich was served without sauce, allowing us to customize it from several barbecue sauce options available at the self serve counter. The pork was flavorful and tender, the fries were crispy, and the banana pudding was a delicious finishing touch that definitely hit the spot. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the value of the lunch special. One thing to note is that a 3% fee is added for credit card purchases, and the restrooms are reserved for customers only. Overall, this was a fortunate and memorable find. The food was satisfying, the service was friendly, and the value was excellent. I would highly recommend Woody's Q Shack to anyone traveling through south-central Colorado and looking for authentic barbecue.

    We came in with out two boys and were SHOCKED at the prices!! I lived several years in Texas and…read morepaid less for some of the best barbecue out there. Ridiculous. We almost left but then I noticed that you get a free kids meal on Saturday with purchase. So spent just enough to get the free meal, my husband and I shared nachos, and got our boys the kids chicken nuggets. The nachos were loaded alright, with gross stadium style cheese and chips. Soggy in minutes. Our boys food looked straight out of the freezer section. Drink options were also lackluster, like at least give me some decent tea for my kids. The staff were nice though and the restaurant was clean.

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    Adams Ribs - Weekly special Monday- Friday 11am-2pm Brisket sandwich with curly fries and cobbler $8.99

    Adams Ribs

    3.2(32 reviews)
    25.2 mi
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    Menu says "Sliced Brisket - Melts in your Mouth" *see picture*…read moreFries weren't very curly, I gave a star because they are homemade. Also had a pint of crunchy undercooked baked beans. Two stars one for service one for homemade fries

    Friendly service and a nice vibe. Prices were reasonable…read more The food, for me, was only OK. BBQ is one of those things, you like what you like so if a place has their own style it might not mesh with your taste buds. I had the pork plate with baked beans and steak fries (comes with toast too). They put the bbq sauce on in the kitchen, no sauces on the tables - so you get what you get. This is probably my biggest gripe. I like variety with sauces and especially sweet/hot sauces. This was a run of the mill regular BBQ sauce. But the pork was nicely smoked and you get a decent portion. Maybe it was on the menu and I missed it, but I wished it was shredded and not sliced. The steak fries were different. Basically a potato quartered with a bit of seasoning and deep fried. Totally not what I expected, but they were good (I would have loved the seasoning kicked up a bit). The beans were too oniony for me - and that is saying something because I like onions (I think they use green onions and it was a texture thing too). Toast was great. It was an a-OK meal. I didn't NOT like anything, but I didn't love anything either. It was a pleasant friendly meal. Go try it and see if you like it! BBQ tastes vary.

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