Metate Room

Name: Metate Room
Address: 34879 US-160, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, 81328, US
Telephone: (970) 529-4422
Price range: $$

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34879 US-160, Mancos
(970) 529-4422

About Metate Room

The Metate Room, located within Mesa Verde National Park, offers a decent dining experience for visitors. Despite the challenge of making reservations, the restaurant accommodates guests with ease, even for solo diners. The menu includes a variety of options, such as a well-rounded beef and green chili soup, tender braised short ribs with flavorful sides, and a refreshing lemon tres leche cake. The staff is friendly and attentive, creating a good atmosphere for diners. The view from the restaurant is wonderful, making it a great stop to enjoy the scenery before continuing exploration of the park’s natural beauty. Although the food presentation is good, some dishes may lack flavor; for example, the chicken can be very dry, and the vegetable of the day, broccoli rabe, sometimes has an odd flavor. The short ribs are highly recommended, but the ribeye is tough and not worth ordering. Overall, it’s a convenient place for a sit-down meal with a comfortable setting and excellent views, though the food may not be outstanding. Visitors may also see wildlife, like a buck, stopping nearby to enjoy its dinner.