Gorrono Ranch - TELLURIDE

The menu features a variety of delicious options, including burgers, chili, BBQ, and snacks. I've also enjoyed a couple of catered buffets outside with the ski clubs I go with, where they even bring out outdoor grills. My personal favorite is the pulled pork sandwich. Occasionally, Telluride Brewing Co. sets up for complimentary beer tastings, which is always a nice touch. The ranch is named after the family that established it and is known as a "snow beach" thanks to the colorful lawn chairs available for lounging. From your chair, you can also enjoy beautiful views of Mount Wilson—this mountain even inspired the Coors logo on their cans. If you're on your skis and need a quick break, this mid-mountain ranch is the perfect place to stop. Additionally, they offer options for renting the venue for private events like weddings during the off-season.

The atmosphere is amazing! However, the prices are a bit steep. Things have certainly changed post-COVID, and like many other places, they’ve had to adapt. You can only place orders using a table number and a QR code, which can be problematic, especially when large groups occupy all the chairs, leaving no tables with numbers to order from. We found ourselves hovering around table #3, just waiting for someone to bring out our food. Despite that, we still visit regularly, but the prices are outrageous—$9 for some really good French fries, and $8 for a can of beer. I suspect that a lot of the price increase is due to the removal of self-service options. The vibe and the chili are definitely worth experiencing, but be prepared for some high costs!

Gorrono's is a solid choice for lunch in Telluride. The food is tasty, but if you're looking for healthier options, you might want to consider other places. During busy times, the online payment process can be a bit frustrating since you can only pay with a card through the QR code. The atmosphere is lovely, and on a chilly day, you can cozy up by the fire. It may not be the top spot on the mountain, but it certainly isn't the worst either.

Fun place to grab a good lunch and great margaritas by Vincent. Indoor seating available, ski waxing and music while you wait.

How much fun is it to enjoy food and drink at a watering hole at in the middle of a ski run?! We enjoyed a BBQ sandwich and chili. It was delicious. The ordering is online so it is easy and fast. I think we had our food delivered to our seats in about 10 mins. Prices are high, but I figure for great food in that location, it was worth it. Sure, it was super crowded (11:30a when we arrived) but we just looked around to see who was close to done and asked if they were leaving. We were a party of 2, so it was a bit easy to get a couple of seats along the wall bar. The whole experience was great!