Green chile is basically a food group in Colorado, and nothing shows that off better than a burrito buried under a ladle of the good stuff. Whether you like your chile mild and creamy or with a real kick, the right spot can turn a quick lunch into the best part of your day.
The eight places below range from colorful food trailers to gas station taco counters and late-night Denver legends. Save this list, because once you start chasing smothered burritos, it is hard to stop.
1. Bonfire Burritos – Golden, Golden, CO
Perched at 2221 Ford St in Golden, this colorful food trailer keeps its menu short and its portions generous. From-scratch burritos and street tacos are the whole point here.
The breakfast burritos have earned their fan base, with named options like the Burro, Little Giant, and Chupacabra. Order yours smothered in one of their sauces and you will understand why people plan trips around it…