Restaurants in Mesa Verde National Park
Inside the Park
Reservations are not accepted at restaurants in the park, which are all operated by Aramark (tel. 800/449-2288; www.visitmesaverde.com). A cafe at the Morefield Campground serves an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast when the campground is open.
Picnic & Camping Supplies
Inside the park, a general store in Morefield Village sells camping supplies and groceries from late April through late October. In Cortez, City Market, 508 E. Main (tel. 970/565-6504; www.citymarket.com), is open daily from 5am to 11pm, and has a deli, bakery, and excellent salad bar, offering everything you might want for a picnic or family outing.
- American/Regional
Far View Terrace Café
This looks like a shopping mall food court, but the food is better, in part because visitors get to play a hand in its preparation. We especially like the build-your-own breakfast burrito and omelet bar in the morning and the create-your-own sandwich bar for lunch. There's a pasta…$Around Town - Southwestern
Metate Room Restaurant
Big windows provide splendid views, and the kitchen serves up the best food in the park at this casually elegant restaurant. It specializes in ancestral Puebloan–inspired dishes, using wild game, corn, squash, and beans; as well as variations on contemporary favorites. Specialties…$$Around Town - American
Spruce Tree Terrace Café
At this busy cafeteria you'll pick up your food and either find a table in the dining room or head outside to the patio for grand views of the park. The most popular item here is the Navajo taco, but you can also choose from fast-food staples such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and salads.$Around Town
