Thanks to our innovative locals, hard-working farmers, and access to super-fresh ingredients, Colorado is a foodie's paradise and the place to be for delicious food! If you are tired of your regular spots and want to treat yourself to new tastes in the new year, we highly suggest you eat at all 15 of these Colorado restaurants in 2020:

1. Rustic Station (Bailey)

For one of the coziest restaurants in the Denver area with some of the best home-cooked food in the state, there is no beating the iconic Rustic Station in Bailey! Whether you crave a hearty breakfast, a tasty sandwich, or a classic dinner (a la chicken fried steak or prime rib), you are guaranteed the best at the Rustic Station.

2. The Little Diner (Vail)

Do you know the feeling you get when you've been skiing all morning and want nothing more than to eat? Lucky for you, The Little Diner is situated just off the slopes of Vail and has everything from gigantic smothered burritos to cooked-to-order burgers and Cincinnati chili. Hungry for more? Click here.

3. Poor Richard's (Colorado Springs)

It's a toy store! It's a bookstore! It's a coffee shop! It's... the best pizza in Colorado Springs? It IS and - as just mentioned - is chock-full of other fun surprises as well! For information, check out Sip Wine While You Read At Poor Richard’s, A One-Of-A-Kind Bookstore Bar In Colorado.

4. Ranch House Restaurant & Saloon (Tabernash)

Much like The Little Diner, the Ranch House Restaurant & Saloon is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from some of the best slopes in the state and offers world-class fare like poached lobster, home-grown Wagyu beef, and bacon-wrapped elk (pictured). To get an even better idea of what to expect during your visit, click here.

5. Asian Cajun (Denver)

Do you enjoy not only seafood but copious amounts of mouthwatering shrimp, crab, and mussels? If so, you will want to get to the Asian Cajun ASAP, which specializes in gigantic, make-your-own seafood boils. Hungry for more? Check out Make Sure To Come Hungry To The Build-Your-Own Seafood-Boil Restaurant, The Asian Cajun, In Colorado.

6. Crave Real Burgers (Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, and Colorado Springs)

Your eyes do not deceive you: that is, in fact, a burger wrapped in glazed doughnuts and topped with a fried egg and pancakes. Skeptical? We DARE you to try it and not get hooked! To learn more about Crave, click here.

7. Calvillo’s Mexican Restaurant (Alamosa)

Colorado's most iconic food is hands-down green chile, which is easy to find in nearly every town. If you want to treat yourself to some of the best, however, you have got to get to Alamosa for Calvillo’s can't-beat recipe.

8. Sally's Kitchen (Fort Collins)

Surprise! Some of the best Chinese food outside of - well, China - comes from a seemingly ordinary gas station! Located inside a Schrader's Country Store, Sally's has everything from classic pad thai to all of your favorite chicken, beef, pork, and seafood dishes. Want more? Click on The Best Chinese Food In Colorado Actually Comes From Schrader’s Gas Station.

9. Ahimsa Coffee (Limon)

Are you tired of drinking the same generic, chain-shop coffee and looking for something new and delicious? Then it's time to venture to the Eastern Plains, which houses the locally-owned Ahimsa Coffee and their can't-miss smoothies, lattes, teas, and pastries. For more information, check out Ahimsa Coffee Is A Rural Coffeeshop With Some Of The Best Reviews In Colorado.

10. Fonta's Pizza (Greeley)

Since 1966, Fonta's has been Northern Colorado's go-to for incredible pizza and sides, but you may be surprised to hear that they also serve homemade Italian and authentic Greek dishes as well. What are you waiting for? Let's meet at Fonta's!

11. Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl (Colorado Springs)

Arguably the most fun restaurant in Colorado (yes, even more so than Casa Bonita!), Uncle Buck's boasts a jaw-dropping under-the-sea theme, plus an epic bowling alley, and scrumptious appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Craving more? Click here.

12. Vicco’s Charcoalburger Drive-In (Glenwood Springs)

In this day and age, it is hard to find restaurants that have stood the test of time, which is why we are extra grateful for Vicco's: an old-school drive-in that began serving their burgers in 1953 and have yet to stop. To learn more about this SoDak institution, read Visit Vicco’s Charcoalburger, The Small Town Burger Joint In Colorado That’s Been Around Since 1953.

13. Rudy's (Greeley and Colorado Springs)

Tangy sandwiches, melt-in-your-mouth smoked meats, and bigger-than-your-face racks of ribs? Is it just me or is Rudy's a little slice of heaven on earth? Is this picture making you hungry? Click here.

14. Roadhouse (Boulder)

Built in 1890, the building that houses the Roadhouse was once the location of the Boulder Train Depot and still features most of the dwelling's original character. As if that was not reason enough to visit, the Roadhouse also serves up some delicious drinks and dressed-up bar food that you cannot afford to miss. For more information, check out This Historic Colorado Train Depot Is Now A Beautiful Restaurant Right On The Tracks.

15. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant (La Junta)

Last but certainly not least is the very definition of a hidden gem: the El Azteca in La Junta! Serving its made-from-scratch goodness since 1950, the family-owned El Azteca is guaranteed to be your new go-to for all of your Mexican favorites. For more information, click on Don’t Let The Outside Fool You, This Mexican Restaurant In Colorado Is A True Hidden Gem.

Which restaurants would you add to the list? Be sure to let us know in the comments! For another must-visit-in-2020 place, click on The Most Colorado Town Ever Is Nederland And Why You Need To Visit.