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The Grill Bar & Cafe
Mexican
715 Elm St, Leadville, CO, 80461
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THE BEGINNING OF THE GRILL
In 1938 Leadville's only black man opened a small restaurant & this was the beginning of the Grill. He had a little counter & a couple of booths and he 'grilled' Louisiana style food. Hence the name. The jukebox was a draw and he was very busy. The place had a party atmosphere and still does!
The Grill changed hands only a few times since 1938, always in the food &/or beverage business. It had become a nightclub when the Martinez's decided to buy it in 1965. They used the dance hall area for rooms for the miners to bunk & kept the bar area open. It was Dora Martinez' good cooking that pushed them out of a place to sleep. They bragged to too many friends about the great meals they were getting, and this became the Martinez business!
The tortillas and everything else were made by her hand.
NOW
In this new century, James, one of the sons that lived under the roof of the Grill, and his wife Linda, run the restaurant. The tortillas are no longer hand made (come on!) but just about everything else is from scratch.
From the 10 tons of fresh chile peppers that arrive in the fall to the sacks of beans that are boiled every day. All the ingredients are the best quality available. Your food is made to order and baked at 500 degrees. So sit back, sip your margarita, and the best meal you've had in a long time will be set in front of you!
THE ART
Linda Duthie, the gringa from Canada, has been by James' side since 1990. She makes sure you are welcomed and treated right.
She is also responsible for the original art on the walls. Take the time to browse around the dining room and enjoy the original watercolors and acrylics that include local scenery and scenes from the southwest.
 Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!
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