Off Beat Restaurants in Boulder

Time to eat where the locals eat. Chic, downtown restaurants have their place, but when you want to cozy up to the more intimate side of Boulder, make the off-the-beaten-path trek to these neighborhood restaurants. You'll also have a much easier time getting seated on a Friday or Saturday night without a reservation!

Although Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant is just off the Pearl Street Mall, its subdued exterior keep it well-hidden. But its cozy, classy ambiance and delicious, unique cuisine make it well worth the divergence from the path.

Other spots popular with locals are truly off the beaten path because they're in strange locations around town. Efrain's, for instance, is in East Boulder in a section of town that is largely devoted to storage units and industrial warehouses. Likewise, Tibet Kitchen can be found next to a Subway in the tiniest strip mall in existence.

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant

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2010 16th St.

Conscious dining for vegetarians and omnivores alike...
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Efrain's Mexican

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1630 N. 63rd St.

Authentic, family-owned Mexican off the beaten path...
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Tangier Moroccan Cuisine

3070 28th Street

Moroccan food with great ambiance...
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Ras Kassa's

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2111 30th Street

Authentic Ethiopian Fare...
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Turley's

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2805 Pearl Street

Healthy eating, great drinks...
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Agave Mexican Bistro

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2845 28th Street

Interesting and unusual Mexican fare...
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Chautauqua Dining Hall

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900 Baseline

Great Place to Wine & Dine...
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Tibet Kitchen

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2359 Arapahoe Road

Quick, tasty Tibetan fare with outdoor seating...
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Radda Trattoria

1265 Alpine Ave

Upscale cuisine from Tuscany...
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Khow Thai Café

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1600 Broadway

Authentic Thai with reasonable prices and sizeable portions...
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