Minturn Saloon

Name: Minturn Saloon
Address: 146 Main St, Minturn, CO, United States, 81645
Telephone: (970) 827-5954
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

24 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

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Located in the heart of the old railroad and mining town of Minturn, the Saloon’s building dates back to 1901. During the last one hundred years it has been, at one time or another, home to various taverns, restaurants and even back room gambling for railroaders. While the last four decades have seen the development of Vail and Beaver Creek resorts just seven miles on either side of Minturn, the town’s appearance and feel retains its historic Colorado roots.

Owners Steve Campbell and Andy Kaufman have been in the restaurant business in the Vail area since the mid 1970’s and have operated the Minturn Saloon proudly since 1986. When they bought the Minturn Saloon, along with Bobby Pelz and Doug Newhouse back in July of 1986, “behind the scenes” renovations were begun. The recipes and menu were enhanced, the memorabilia collection expanded, and the kitchen improved. The Minturn Saloon is now considered one of the landmark restaurants in the Vail/Beaver Creek area.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 26, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern), American
Hours of Operation
Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 827-5954
Website
http://www.minturnsaloon.com/
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
146 Main St, Minturn, CO 81645
Neighbourhood
Minturn
Parking Details
Street Parking

Chips & SalsaUS$5.00
Chips, Salsa & GuacUS$11.00
Chips, Salsa & QuesoUS$11.00
Chips, Salsa, Guac & Chili con QuesoUS$18.00
Nachos / Nachos GrandeUS$10.00
Petra's PoppersUS$12.00
Cilantro Crema
Smoked Wings
Tossed in your choice: Buffalo, Brandon's, Pepper Jelly with Ranch or Blue Cheese
- (6)US$12.00
- (12)US$20.00
Pancho Villa Ribs
- 3 BonesUS$14.00
Green Chili QuesadillaUS$10.00
Sour Cream, Lettuce, Pico

Soups & Salads

Vegan Green ChiliUS$8.00
White Bean, Hominy, Onion, Cilantro
Blazing Saddles Chili con CarneUS$9.00
Onion, Cheese
Saloon CaesarUS$10.00
Cotija, Red Pepper, Corn Crunch, Pepitas
Simple GreensUS$8.00
Veggies, Citrus Vinaigrette

Tacos & Such

Add Guac +$2

Baja Fish Tacos
Mahi, Slaw, Pico, Pink Crema
- (3)US$26.00
Birria Tacos
Barbacoa, Consome, Crema, Cheese
- (3)US$30.00
Short Rib Street Tacos
Onion, Cilantro, Lime
- (2)US$10.00
Tacos (3) Crunchy or SoftUS$15.00
Pico, Lettuce, Cheese. Choose: Chicken, Chorizo, Taco Beef. Specialty: Steak, Short Rib, Duck, Mahi Mahi, Veg, Shrimp $6
Smothered BurritoUS$19.00
Green Sauce, Cheese, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Pico. Comes with rice & beans or fries or simple greens
Blue Corn EnchiladasUS$21.00
Red Sauce, Cheese, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Pico. Comes with rice & beans or fries or simple greens
Mile Combo (X3)US$36.00
Taco, Enchilada, Burrito. Comes with rice & beans or fries or simple greens
Fajitas (Chicken / Steak)US$23.00
Peppers & Onions, Tortillas, Fixins. Comes with rice & beans or fries or simple greens

Entrées

Comes with rice & beans or fries or simple greens

Pancho Villa Ribs
- 6 BonesUS$26.00
- 9 BonesUS$36.00
Duck BreastUS$30.00
Pepper Jelly, Cilantro
Cowboy SteakUS$32.00
Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions
Bob's BurgerUS$20.00
Everything Seed Bun, Cheese, Bacon, LTO, Aioli
Chili Dog SupremeUS$15.00
Queso, Onion, Jalapeño, Crema, Crunch

Kids & Big Kids

Chicken Tenders & FriesUS$13.00
Crunchy or Soft Taco, Rice & BeansUS$12.00
JR Dog & FriesUS$11.00
Cheese Quesadilla, Rice & BeansUS$12.00

Sides

Rice PilafUS$4.00
BeansUS$4.00
Hand Cut FriesUS$7.00
SlawUS$4.00

Sweets

GelatoUS$7.00
Chocolate & Vanilla
BunueloUS$8.00
Petra's FlanUS$9.00
SopapillasUS$7.00

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

24 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Been going for 30 years. Food was disappointing may have ended tradition. With other prices, charge for chips and salsa a real gouge.
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WilliamP
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Not fancy but perfectly good burger and taco place. Great for kids. Very loud but fun atmosphere.
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monicac
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Old mining town ambience with good food
1 person found this helpful
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MaryS
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wait staff was so nice and friendly!!!! Etsa made our night!!!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
March 6, 2022
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OrtleyGuy
Philadelphia
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The history in this place is just astonishing. Oh, by the way the food and service are good too, but the ambiance and amazing autographed posters and photos are the winner.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Fun vibe!! Surprised to find such good (Tex)Mexican food all the way up in the Colorado mountains! The Duke Margaritas were tasty as well.
1 person found this helpful
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OrtleyGuy
Philadelphia
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This 100 year old tavern is just wonderful. It's what all old western taverns should be like. Go now before the renovations start!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
I have been coming to the Saloon for 10 years and it was always a highlight of my trip to Vail. However, as soon as we walked in we could tell something was different. We were not greeted with that warm local feeling we always got. When we sat at the table we noticed a significant change in the menu from a selection standpoint as well as pricing ( everything more than doubled) which is fine but the prices were now at major big city levels. When we asked the waitress about the changes she said - new owners. We said - that's great and we hope they make good changes. The food came and we were disappointed. The quality was great but the portions were very small, especially the salsa and guacamole and then I got my $15 margarita and it was 6oz at most. We did enjoy the taste of the food so we brushed off the changes and would have just left it at that . However, then the bill came - Given the prices noted above it was a lot - 1 drink - no apps other than chips and it was $50 a head which again we were ok with. normally tip 25% and planned to do so here as well. Then my notification came in on my phone of them processing the credit card... they automatically ran through a 20% gratuity even though the slip did not show that. In all the meals I have had outside I have never had a restaurant do that. It was a sign that they are all about maximizing profit at the expense of a good experience. I just signed the slip and walked out knowing that I would not be back and can find better options locally at a more reasonable value.
Minturn SaloonResponded on February 24, 2022
Hello anonymous! We don't add gratuity unless it's a party of 6 or more. We are very transparent about this and your final check will clearly show the gratuity added on the slip. The notification on your phone was the credit card company doing a pre-authorization/temporary hold that lasts a few days until the settlement comes through. This hold includes a 20% gratuity as a security measure. Please call the restaurant and speak to Connie Or Danie so we can make sure you didn't get overcharged.
2 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sage was the friendliest hostess we have ever met! She was super accommodating of our last minute party size increase and gave us a hug when we got there and when we left and kept in checking on us to make sure we were having a great time! The waiter was super friendly too and gave great recommendations on food and drinks. We loved the authentic old west vibe.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Miami - Dade
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great new owners - hopping spot
1 person found this helpful
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DavidH
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing new owners have already made a massive impact. Terrific menu, services, and ambiance. Can’t wait to go again!!
1 person found this helpful
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JoeC
Austin
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Fun place. Has been around for years. New ownership is working to improve food quality and selection as they move forward.
1 person found this helpful
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BradleyW
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience5
Margaritas way overpriced and couldn’t taste any tequila All ice!!!
1 person found this helpful
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Beth
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the new menu!! Same Saloon with some great tweaks
1 person found this helpful
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Bella01
Tampa
139 reviews
vip
1.0
139 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience3
What happened to the saloon? We were Very disappointed in the menu and the quality of the food. Who makes chicken fajitas with Heinz 57 sauce? The old original Minturn saloon will be missed. 🥺
Minturn SaloonResponded on February 8, 2022
Hi there. Thanks for the feedback. Our chicken fajitas are the same recipe. Even the same cooks in the kitchen as years passed! Perhaps you caught us on an off night and we do apologize for that. You will now find better ingredients and more freshly homemade sauces, salsas, and dressings than you would before. Hope we get the opportunity to change your mind in the future!
1 person found this helpful
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Shairbear
Grand Rapids
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The wait staff was amazing , so friendly and fast. The ambiance is really cool. The tacos are just tacos. Get the ribs ! The tequila sour is soooo good
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were excited to try out the Minturn Saloon after coming under new ownership and were blown away by the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff.
1 person found this helpful
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relhom
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience5
Their food, drinks, and service were all very good. But the place is exorbitantly overpriced now that it is under new ownership. And the menu was drastically shrunk, as have the plates. You could fit two of their burritos into the palm of your hand. We loved the place in years past as it was kind of like a hidden gem. Great option to get away from all the noise and posh of Vail Village. But I guess Minturn restaurants are starting to begin taking steps towards being just another extension of the typical skyrocketed price model that Vail follows. Its too bad. This places atmosphere and food are very high quality
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Danielle
Denver
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Server was the sweetest ever! Almost made up for the $20 smallest burrito in the world. Not kidding it was smaller than a burrito you would expect to be on a children’s menu. It was a normal taco size tortilla filled with about a spoon of filling and was flat. Wish we took a photo but my husband finished it in 3 bites and beat me to it. That was very disappointing and will probably make us not return. Also, we didn’t realize it while in there but once we left we realized how much we smelled of cooking oil and had to go home and all shower and hang out winter coats outside to try and get rid of the smell. This place has a lot of potential and the history is interesting.. too bad it was a very expensive meal and drinks and left a lot to be desired. $130 for 2 kids tacos and drinks, order of fajitas, world’s smallest burrito, can of beer, skinny marg with well tequila and chips and guac.
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Clancy
Chicago
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Family vacation dinner
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JillSway
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the atmosphere of the old saloon and all of the signed photos and memorabilia. Great location in the little town on Minturn. We liked Brandons seasoning on the smoked wings as well as the chicken fajitas and smothered burrito. The Mile margarita was a great after ski addition.
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Jennifer
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
We have been coming to the Minturn Saloon for over 20 years. We will likely not be back again. I am certain the new owners are lovely people but the changes made to the menu are unfortunate. One of the best things about the Saloon was the consistency of the food. So many of the favorites are no longer on the menu and the food was not up to par. The ribs were just ok (so disappointing.) The Smothered Burrito was not smothered in anything and was pathetic. It looked like a softball, not a burrito. I ordered the fajitas, only because the chimichangas have been removed from the menu, and they were below average. The restaurant was maybe a third full and it was Saturday night. There was no reason to change the Saloon, why fix something that wasn't broken? We were very disappointed to say the least. RIP Minturn Saloon :(
Minturn SaloonResponded on January 12, 2022
Thanks for your perspective, Jennifer. Sorry we took away some of your favorites. We know what's it's like to have nostalgia for the past as we've also been enjoying The Saloon for 20 years. We're buying better ingredients. We're using less frozen products. We're making fresh salsas. Ironically, the fajitas are exactly the same except we upgraded the meat! Same marinade, same veggies, probably even the same cook! Hopefully we'll be able to provide a better experience in the future for you.
1 person found this helpful
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DaveH
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great waiter and fun atmosphere
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FAQs

Minturn Saloon is rated 4.4 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 26, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

146 Main St, Minturn, CO 81645

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Minturn
Hours of Operation
Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern), American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking

Website
http://www.minturnsaloon.com/
Phone number
(970) 827-5954

Minturn Saloon

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Chips & SalsaUS$5.00

Chips, Salsa & GuacUS$11.00

Chips, Salsa & QuesoUS$11.00

Chips, Salsa, Guac & Chili con QuesoUS$18.00

Nachos / Nachos GrandeUS$10.00

Petra's PoppersUS$12.00

Smoked Wings

Pancho Villa Ribs

Green Chili QuesadillaUS$10.00

Soups & Salads

Vegan Green ChiliUS$8.00

Blazing Saddles Chili con CarneUS$9.00

Saloon CaesarUS$10.00

Simple GreensUS$8.00

Tacos & Such

Baja Fish Tacos

Birria Tacos

Short Rib Street Tacos

Tacos (3) Crunchy or SoftUS$15.00

Smothered BurritoUS$19.00

Blue Corn EnchiladasUS$21.00

Mile Combo (X3)US$36.00

Fajitas (Chicken / Steak)US$23.00

Entrées

Pancho Villa Ribs

Duck BreastUS$30.00

Cowboy SteakUS$32.00

Bob's BurgerUS$20.00

Chili Dog SupremeUS$15.00

Kids & Big Kids

Chicken Tenders & FriesUS$13.00

Crunchy or Soft Taco, Rice & BeansUS$12.00

JR Dog & FriesUS$11.00

Cheese Quesadilla, Rice & BeansUS$12.00

Sides

Rice PilafUS$4.00

BeansUS$4.00

Hand Cut FriesUS$7.00

SlawUS$4.00

Sweets

GelatoUS$7.00

BunueloUS$8.00

Petra's FlanUS$9.00

SopapillasUS$7.00

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