Great Sand Dunes NP - Alamosa Area Recommendations?

[monab]

Hello
We are going to be in the area on a road trip.
Any recommendations for great eats?
Thanks!

[Veggo]

There are a lot of fairly private picnic area turn-offs with tables and grills in the park - it's a wonderful place to do your own thing for lunch. The driveway is probably 20 miles, and you need provisions for a day trip. It is a spectacular piece of nature. Options for dinner in Alamosa are limited, options in La Veta an hour east are better and Taos is the best. Depends on where you plan to spend the night.
Enjoy climbing the dunes!

[monab]

Thanks for the suggestions!
We haven't decided where exactly to spend the night - will probably base it on where the best eats are!
so, if anyone has specific recommendations for Alamosa or La Veta - or anywhere else, that would be great! (We are heading up to Denver after, so Taos is probably to far south for us).
Thanks again!

[paul balbin]

There is some good Spanish food near the RR. tracks. Several places which are dives but good
food. Ask for Spanish food as the locals have issues with the term"Mexican food". They do not
consider them selves Mexican.
Good Luck
Paul