Jalisco Grill Restaurant

Brick Pony Pub is the kind of Basalt spot that does not try to impress you and that is exactly why…read moreit wins. It is warm, unpretentious, and packed with the kind of local energy you can not fake. The burger with sweet potato fries is the move, the fish and chips delivers, and the menu hits that rare sweet spot of comfort food you actually crave after a long day. The real reason we will be back is the service. Chloe and Kendall were the stars of the show, sharp, welcoming, and genuinely on point without ever hovering. If you want a place with honest food, a solid pour, and a staff that makes you feel like you belong, Brick Pony just earned a customer for life.

We ordered nachos and they were so lame. The bartender was so drunk he could not fix a decent…read moremargarita.

Front table view

Cheese Curds

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In my opinion this is not medium rare. It's close but overcooked.

Stubbies Sports Bar & Eatery

4.3(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

Fun spot to watch sports and grab pizza, wings and beer…read more Parking lot is large and eatery can accommodate groups of any size. Staff are friendly and super attentive. Stopped by to catch a World Cup game and was pleasantly surprised by the vibes and food (recommend the pizza). Prices are reasonable and locals are open and approachable.

Excellent hot wings, Greek Pizza and ice cold beer - all perfect for the World Cup game! The one…read morewaiter and cook handled the busy afternoon with such grace and professionalism. We really appreciated having a place to come while camping in the area. High quality food and service!

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Personal buffalo chicken pizza

Free Range Kitchen

4.1(136 reviews)

What a great place and addition to the mid valley. It anchors the soon to be completed great lawn…read morelooking over The Roaring Fork River in downtown Basalt. We've been there several times and haven't been disappointed. All of our selections have been over the top delicious. Service has been great with a mixture of seasoned professionals and local HS kids working hard at their first jobs. The look of determination on their faces is heartwarming. This is a terrific alternative to the astronomical prices of Aspen. We'll be there often.

This is the best restaurant I've been to in the valley so far. The building itself is easy to get…read moreto in downtown basalt. The ambiance is upscale and you can tell that there was attention to detail when it came to decor. I also really like how the restaurant is laid out. The service was great and our server was beyond friendly. The food was outstanding. We had the pretzel bites to start and it was so good. The lamb was the star of the show. I highly recommend if you find yourself in the area.

Their last night.

Fish tacos

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Westbound & Down

3.4(19 reviews)

2.8 mi

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch and watched baseball with friends. Large selection of great beer. We had…read morethe flat iron steak, Rueben sandwich and smash burger all with very good french fries. Service was quick friendly and we loved all the food.

Portions are small and the prices dont fit the portions. I had a $25 Southwest salad and it was…read moremore side salad size. I did add chicken, but if i had not it would have been $18 with not much to eat. My husband has ahi crudo. Ridiculous portion size for $18. The kicker was the 3% kitchen fee

Dinning room

Southwest salad with chicken

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Dinner

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3.3(6 reviews)

We got the Alpine shaken espresso. Too much salt and not enough maple. Very expensive prices for…read morecoffee. I enjoyed the fresh loaf of bread I got though. I will not be coming back for coffee here.

Always love stopping my Mountain Heart. The atmosphere is cozy, staff is friendly, and coffee is…read moregreat. It is a great spot to remote work, read, or chat. I had an especially great experience recently - ordering large carafes of coffee for my wedding. The staff was organized and the price of the large carafes was more than reasonable. It was a lovely start to our wedding day!!

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Alpine Shaken Espresso - salted maple

Alpine Liquor Store

4.0(2 reviews)

0.2 mi

Alpine Liquor has adequate supply, questionable selections. People could overlook the setup if…read morethe staff was nice. Was treated in a rude manner and followed out of the door. Not sure what the gentleman's problem was that evening, I will never set foot in this establishment again.

Great location right off the Highway and next to the gas station!! Great selection of wine, beer,…read moretequila you name it they probably have it! The only liquor store in the valley where I've been able to find the DiAmore Amaretto!

Jimbo Liquors

4.0(3 reviews)

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Solid booze shop with friendly staff. Dashed in to buy supplies for Cosmopolitans and they had…read moreeverything in multiple varieties. Also limes and lemons. And juices. They have a wall of beer and a selection of wines (not necessarily the wine shop of the RFV).

Dash into Jimbos before you hit the slopes! There are…read morethousands of adult beverages shoved into this tiny strip-mall store. I went into Jimbos Liquors looking for some mini bottles to keep me hydrated on a recent hike. There are wines, hard alcohol, cheap beers, hand crafted beers and many are sold as singles. A few chips, chocolates and nuts are also scattered on a tiny rack.

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Zane's Tavern

3.4(26 reviews)

3.0 mi

Very good food and pretty affordable. The chicken sandwich was so massive and filling! I would come…read moreback for the Buffalo & Blue Chicken sandwich. Service is meh and I had to get up twice to ask for napkins and utensils because the server wasn't paying attention.

Stopped in for lunch and sat at the bar to watch the football game we were looking for. They were…read morejust opening so they were busy with a lot of prep but we still had friendly and helpful service. They had TVs everywhere and were happy to change channels for people while keeping the bigger games on the majority of TVs. I had the Chicken Caesar Wrap and it was great. The fries were your typical frozen bar fries but I enjoy the skinny thin fries over others. I thought the wrap was delicious and the portion size was very large. Overall, pretty cool spot and we will definitely come back.

Bunches of screens, good food.

Mexican torta

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Interior

Four Dogs Fine Wines & Spirits

4.2(20 reviews)

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I will not be returning to four dogs. Used to like to come here because it is a short distance…read morefrom where I live, but there are better options nearby. The workers were rude the last time I went in, we went 5 minutes before close and shopped quickly but could tell they were upset. The guy with the beard gave us some sass while we were checking out and I did not feel welcome. The only redeeming quality is the dogs, which there are rarely four of. I will be taking my business to El Jebeverage near city market where things are fairly priced and the workers are HAPPY to help you.

what's better than being greeted by two (or more) sweet and friendly dogs?! The service at Four…read moreDogs is exceptional. Always attentive and helpful when searching for wine or spirits and when they didn't have what I was looking for in stock they offered to order anything from single bottles to a case of the product. The order came in within days and since they now know I'm local and will be patronizing their store going forward and referring more of my own clients and friends to become customers for them, they will keep the products I prefer in stock. They have sensational array of ingredients for true mixologists, plus condiments and snacks and garnishing tools and treats. They will gift wrap AND DELIVER! Their location is right next to Whole Foods, yet their prices are not exorbitant. They compete well with other local boutique liquor and wine stores. Their selection of tequila is amazing and the store has a colorful, vibrant, and playful vibe, but is very organized and clean. They make it easy to find what you need and they don't rake you over the coals financially. I highly recommend! Cheetah who just moved to the Valley

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Butch's Lobster Shack

3.7(54 reviews)

I'm not even sure if I can recommend this place to my friends. Pricey is an understatement!…read moreI'm not going to lie, I enjoyed the food and the portion was generous but we misread the menu and thought the salad with lobster was $26, when in reality that was only the addition of lobster. The overall price was $45 for the strawberry and walnut salad with lobster. Ouch! My friend ordered a Cesar salad with lobster and it was $40. Including two sodas and one cup of clam chowder (for my friend) our bill was $120, not including tip. This was lunch, not dinner. Service was good. And the place has sitting outside, which is in the shade but it's wood benches that are very hard and uncomfortable. Again, food is not bad, but I don't think I will come back. Sorry!

I have been eating at Butch's for the past few summers and it never disappoints. Consistency is key…read morewhen it comes to seafood in a landlocked state! As I mentioned before, it's never let me down in terms of freshness, quality, taste, and appropriate temperature. The staff are always very welcoming and friendly. It is also a dog friendly place where my Dog Polly is always greeted by name and a compliment on her attire. ( she's a service dog who likes to wear dresses ) her favorite French fries in the entire continental United States are here at Butch's under a big umbrella with a great view of town and the other dogs. I also met a great friend who was working there last summer named Johnny. We still talk everyday!

Cesar salad with lobster

One pound lobster served with corn and coleslaw

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Fried clam plate.

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Elizabeth F.

2 years ago

Disappointing Experience at Jalisco Grill I had high hopes for Jalisco Grill, but unfortunately, our visit was a letdown from start to finish. It was our first and last time. We were seated outdoors, which turned out to be an absolute wind tunnel, making for an uncomfortable dining environment. Upon being seated, we noticed there was no silverware or napkins on the table - an oversight that shouldn't happen at any restaurant. When our food arrived, we had to request utensils and napkins, which came after our plates were served. This lack of basic preparation was frustrating and impacted our meal. As for the food, it was consistently disappointing: - I ordered the beef taco, but the tortilla was dried out. - My companion's carnitas were extremely dry, bland, and overcooked. - My son ordered the Carne Asada medium rare, but it came medium well to well done. If this is how they cook medium rare, I shudder to think what "well done" might look like - incinerated, perhaps? The only saving grace was that some of us had good tortillas, but they arrived late, after our main dishes had already gone cold. The drinks were equally underwhelming. My mojito tasted more like a watered-down margarita than the refreshing cocktail I was expecting. Other drinks were described as "fine, but nothing exceptional." The service, while friendly, was disorganized and lacked attention to detail. The staff seemed overwhelmed and unprepared. Now, let's talk about the price. Our bill for three people (three main dishes, two alcoholic drinks, and one soda) came to over $100 before tip. Add to that a 4% credit card fee and a suggested 20% gratuity, and you're looking at a bill approaching $140. For Mexican cuisine of this quality, that's exceptionally overpriced. In conclusion, while Jalisco Grill has a prime location in Basalt, it fails to deliver on multiple fronts - food quality, service, ambiance, and especially value for money. With so many dining options in the area, I can't recommend this place. Save your pesos and look elsewhere for your Mexican food fix. read more

Rock G.

2 years ago

mild rip off as far as worst case Aspen area rip offs go. Midvalley white entitlement loud people. Quick service greasy mexican at a higher price only because its near the worst case rip off scenario Aspenhole vortex avoidable. read more

Shelby B.

302

4 years ago

Went in with my boyfriend to eat with my service dog (seeing eye). They refused us service without so much as asking for her credentials. Illegal, immoral, and completely void of compassion. Such a shame. read more

Armando V.

6 years ago

Best Margaritas, Best Chile Rellenos

Jalisco Grill Restaurant - mexican - Updated September 2026

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