Our Story

 

Chimayo Grill is a locally-owned and operated fast-casual restaurant that has been slinging tacos and burritos since 1998 when the doors first opened in Dillon, Colorado. Not a chain, although there have been a couple of other locations in Summit and Eagle Counties that have since been sold and operate under new concepts before new ownership came into play in 2008.

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In 2008, Chimayo Grill was acquired by a long-time Summit County local couple. The duo kept up with Chimayo's scratch-kitchen mission. For example, their popular Baja Fish and Baja Shrimp are hand-breaded to order, not frozen and pre-battered. The Chimayo crew is skilled in chopping, prepping, cooking and they do so from raw to serve. 

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Chimayo Grill recently expanded to add a sister store, Baja Chimayó, to the brand. Located in Silverthorne, Colorado's Bluebird Market Hall, this location offers the same signature dishes along with a rotating menu of a variety of tacos, burritos, and desserts. Baja Chimayó will use the space as a test kitchen and to further explore into the cuisine.

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Both Chimayos continue to be Summit's favorite go-to for 'on-the-fly' epic Fish and Shrimp Tacos, signature Chile Rellenos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, nachos, and more. 

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For a little more information... 

Chimayó is a rare, native chile grown in CHIMAYÓ New Mexico (approx. a five-hour drive from Summit County) and has been for over 400 years. 

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In a nutshell, a Chimayó pepper is only considered a Chimayó pepper when it’s grown in the dirt in Chimayó, NM. The dirt purportedly holds healing powers.

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Many of Chimayo's recipes are prepared and cooked with Chimayó Chile Peppers.

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Learn more about Chimayó, New Mexico.