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Restaurant in De Beque, Colorado
What should I order at The Reckless Roadhouse?
What to order
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Wings
Recommended multiple times for being especially tasty, with praise for weekly flavor changes, salt & vinegar aioli, peach bourbon, and peach/palisade peach versions. Reviewers also called them some of the best chicken wings they’ve had.
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Tacos
Frequently recommended as a standout item, with reviewers saying they were delicious, bomb, and so good they ordered more after trying just one. The happy hour street tacos were also praised.
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Brisket Sandwich
Mentioned as a favorite for its hot, delicious preparation and strong smoky BBQ flavor. The brisket sandwich and brisket Philly were both highlighted as excellent.
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Pulled Pork Sammie
Praised for being wonderful and well-balanced, with reviewers specifically mentioning the BBQ sauce, green apples, slaw, and challah bun as standout components.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 2 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 2 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 2 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 2 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 2 to 8 PM |
About The Reckless Roadhouse
The Reckless Roadhouse is a restaurant, bar, barbecue restaurant, cocktail bar, and live music venue in De Beque, Colorado. Reviewers consistently praise the brisket, mac and cheese, tacos, wings, margaritas, and live music, along with attentive service and a casual, cozy atmosphere. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and it offers dine-in, takeout, outdoor seating, and happy hour drinks. The price range is $10 to $20, and guests often describe it as a small-town stop with strong value and a local feel.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is The Reckless Roadhouse known for?
It is best known for brisket dishes, especially the brisket sandwich, brisket Philly, brisket nachos, and brisket Reuben. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the mac and cheese, wings, and margaritas, saying the food arrives hot and flavorful and the barbecue has a strong smoked, homemade feel.
What dishes are most recommended at The Reckless Roadhouse?
Frequent recommendations include the brisket skins, brisket sandwich, brisket Philly, pulled pork sammie, tacos, loaded nachos, and Buffalo chicken mac and cheese. People also call out the meat plate, smoked chicken Caesar salad, and wing specials like salt and vinegar aioli or peach bourbon wings.
What is the atmosphere like at The Reckless Roadhouse?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and a little trendy, with live music, a bar onsite, and a patio that reviewers describe as a good hangout spot. It seems to suit groups, couples on date night, and solo diners, and the live music nights and community feel are mentioned often.
Is The Reckless Roadhouse good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers often describe it as a worthwhile stop, especially for the quality of the smoked meats, cocktails, and happy hour pricing. The listed price range is $10 to $20, and several guests say it feels like a better choice than fast food when passing through the area.
When is the best time to visit The Reckless Roadhouse?
Happy hour from 4 to 6 daily is specifically recommended, especially for drinks like margaritas and other cocktails. Reviewers also note it can get busy during events and live music nights, so arriving earlier can help avoid waits for food.
Is parking available at The Reckless Roadhouse?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is The Reckless Roadhouse kid-friendly?
Yes, The Reckless Roadhouse is good for kids.
