Sunday, October 5, 2025

June 8, 2025 - Creekside Tavern - Christopher Creek, Arizona

Sylvia and had drive a long time.  We were getting close to home.  We were hungry so we stopped for a bite to eat and early dinner.

I ordered the Taverne Cheeseburger – I chose the Swiss as my cheese…came with tomato, lettuce, onion on a toasted bun…and I chose tater tots for my side…perfect meal.

 It was a lovely meal out in the middle of the beautiful pine trees.  It was sunny and warm.

Creekside Tavern
1520 E. Christopher Creek Loop
Christopher Creek, Arizona - Physical address
Payson, AZ 85541 – mail address
(928) 478-4557
Hours:  Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
             Friday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
             Monday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
             Tuesday – Wednesday  - Closed


June 8, 2025 - Pippo's Cafe - Cortez, Colorado

 My friend Sylvia and I found this cafe for our early Sunday morning breakfast as we were about to leave Cortez and head home.

I ordered two eggs, 4 pieces of bacon – crispy, hashbrowns, rye toast.  It was a very good breakfast.  The service was superb.  It was a nice small local café. Just what one needs on early Sunday morning as I is about to leave town.  

Pippo’s Cafe
100 W. Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 565-6039
Hours:  Monday  - Saturday 6:30 a.m.  – 2:00 p.m.
             Sunday  6:30 a.m.  1:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 27, 2025

June 7, 2025 - Serious Texas BBQ South - Durango, Colorado

 My friend , Sylvia, and I visited on our way back from a trip to the Aztec Ruins in Aztec, New Mexico.  We wanted to try this restaurant from our first day in Durango.  We did today.

I ordered the ¼ pound of The Elgin, Texas Sausage – potato salad – Diet Coke.  It was just the right size…and tasted wonderful.  Sylvia ordered the Pork Ribs with a side.  They looked very good and she said that they were.

 The place was packed from the time we pulled up to the restaurant until we left.

Serious Texas BBQ  South
650 S. Camino Del Rio
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 259-9507
Hours:  Open Daily 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.


Sunday, September 21, 2025

June 6, 2025 - Montezuma Mexican Restaurant - Dolores, Colorado

 With all the site seeing Sylvia and I did this morning, we were hungry.  We picked the perfect restaurant.

 I ordered the Expessa Burrito  - a flour tortilla filled with rice beans, shredded beef covered with green sauce and melted cheese then garnished with onions, tomatoes, sour cream and aveso fresco.  The young lady who waited on us was so good.  I couldn’t eat all of mine.  She brought me a takeout box with the complete set of plastic ware.



Expresa Burrito


Sylvia ordered some type of burrito and then asked them if they would make chimi out of it.  Sure.  So very nice.  Delicious food!

 



The restaurant was painted beautifully.


Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
1019 Railroad Avenue
Dolores, Colorado 81323
(970) 676-0043

Friday, August 15, 2025

June 5, 2025 - Natalia's - 1912 Restaurant - Silverton, Colorado

 

Sylvia and  were cold, tired and hungry after the train ride up the mountain.  We only had about 2 hours to have something to eat.  Then we would board the train for our ride down the mountain.  I loved the train ride even if it was cold...cold...cold.  The scenery was gorgeous. 

Sylvia ordered the Bowl of Chili…and I ordered the Soup and Sandwich Combo – Grilled Cheese Sandwich and a cup of chili.  Both of us were disappointed that the chili wasn’t piping hot.  It was tepid at  best.  We were hungry after the train ride up here.  We were happy  just to have something to eat.

Natalia’s – 1912 Restaurant
1159 Blair Street
Silverton, Colorado
(970) 387-5300
Hours:  Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Sunday – Monday 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What gave us a laugh, though, was the sign on the door that everyone was reading.  It said,
“Natalie’s is home to one of the oldest standing bordellos in town. Built in 1883.  Sorry, that service is no longer provided . . . . but the food is great!”

Thursday, August 14, 2025

June 4, 2025 - Mi Mexico - Cortez, Colorado

 I visited with Sylvia on our week long vacation.  

I ordered a margarita…and then I ordered Camarones al Mojo de Aho.  It was good…shrimp and mushrooms served in a garlic sauce with rice, beans and flour tortillas.   It was a very typical Mexican meal.   I really loved my dinner.

Mi Mexico
801 E.  Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 564-3702
Hours:  Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m.
                              Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

 


Saturday, July 12, 2025

June 3, 2025 - Delicious Cafe - Payson, Arizona

 I am on mu 77th birthday vacation with my friend, Sylvia.  We left Mesa at 6:00 a.m. and decided that we would stop in Payson for breakfast.  We decided to try the Delicious Cafe.

I ordered the Almond Butter Banana Cakes with two eggs over medium and crispy bacon.  It was very good and was very filling.   The stack of three pancakes had bananas between layers…whipped cream on top with cinnamon.

Sylvia ordered some type of omelet.

  Delicious Café
  512. S. Beeline Highway
  Payson, Arizona 85541
   (928) 468-3013
   Hours:  Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.