If you’re from Colorado, then you’d better like green chili – it’s one of our state’s most iconic foods. Also, you surely know about the rivalry between Colorado and New Mexico regarding Pueblo vs Hatch chiles. As a result, there are a lot of great restaurants in southeastern Colorado – near the New Mexico border – serving up green chili, each trying to prove that Colorado chiles and chili are the best! You can find a lot of them in La Junta, which is about an hour east of Pueblo. These five green chili restaurants in La Junta, Colorado have some of the very best green chili in the state, and it’s worth the trip out there to try it out.

La Junta is both rural and remote, but it has a population of nearly 8,000 residents.
Lionel Frank/Google Reviews
Since La Junta is in southeastern Colorado, it's no surprise that it has a number of restaurants that are known for making excellent green chili. In most cases, these restaurants use Colorado-grown Pueblo chiles to make the green chili that they serve.
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1. The Fairway
Mike Leeb/Google Reviews
The Fairway, 27696 Harris Rd, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
The Fairway/Facebook
The Fairway makes a mean green chili soup. Some customers say that it's the best green chili soup anywhere! It's also great on the burritos!
2. The Copper Kitchen
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Copper Kitchen, 116 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Harry Atkinson/Google Reviews
The Copper Kitchen is a family-friendly spot on Colorado Avenue. Locals love this place, and the green chili served here is excellent. Why not get some on your eggs?

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3. Mauricio's Taco Shop
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Mauricio's Taco Shop, W, 1121 US-50, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Mauricio's Taco Shop, 3659 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
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The shop makes great tacos, but it's the Green Chili Plate that customers rave about most. This green chili really satisfies! Mauricio's also has a location in Colorado Springs.
4. Felisa's Mexican Food & Lounge
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Felisa's Mexican Food & Lounge, 27948 Frontage Rd, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Joanna Nash/Google Reviews
Felisa's serves up some great green chili also. You'll love the bean or beef burrito smothered in it! Be sure to ask for extra green chili... on everything!
5. Lucy's Tacos
Cathy Bell/Google Reviews
Lucy's Tacos, 17 E 3rd St, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
CRYSTAL SALLEE/Google Reviews
Lucy's is a stationary food truck-style spot on 3rd Street. You'll love the Green Chili Plate, or really, anything with green chili involved. Don't just get green chili on top of your meal... get it inside and all over the place!

You can’t go wrong with any of these green chili restaurants in La Junta, Colorado! Head on down to La Junta and try them all in one day – that sounds like a great adventure! Have a blast, and be sure to bring your appetite.

If you’re looking for more great restaurants in southeastern Colorado, wait until you hear about Trinidad!

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