Searching for the best green chili cheeseburger in Pueblo? We hit the streets to rank 5 local legends—from smothered classics to spicy sleeper hits.
🏆 1. Gray’s Coors Tavern – “The Slopper”
Ask anyone from Pueblo what to eat here, and 9 times out of 10, they’ll point you to “The Slopper.” Served open-faced, smothered in spicy, chunky green chili, and delivered with a side of paper towels, Gray’s Coors Tavern didn’t just meet the hype—it crushed it.
- Heat Level: Medium
- Meat Quality: Juicy but classic diner style
- Green Chili Flavor: Sharp, roasted, with real depth
- Verdict: If you only eat one thing in Pueblo, make it this.
📍 Gray’s Coors Tavern on Google Maps
🔗 See our full review of Green Chili Everything in Pueblo »
🍔 2. Schlep’s Sandwiches – Green Chili Crunch Burger
A surprise contender, Schlep’s mixes textures better than anyone else. You get heat, crisp, salt, and softness in every bite. Their green chili is more roasted than smothered, but the intensity is next-level.
- Heat Level: High
- Meat Quality: Fresh-ground, grilled to order
- Green Chili Flavor: Smoky with kick
- Verdict: Best green chili burger you can still hold with one hand.
📍 Schlep’s Pueblo → Official Website
🔗 Looking for more spicy eats? Check out our Hidden Gems in Pueblo »
🍳 3. Sunset Inn Bar & Grill – Firehouse Burger
This one’s got some attitude. Served in a no-frills bar with loud regulars and fast pours, Sunset Inn’s Firehouse Burger brings the heat. It’s a little messy, a little wild, and exactly what you want after two beers and a long day.
- Heat Level: High
- Meat Quality: Slightly overcooked but full-flavored
- Green Chili Flavor: Thin but spicy
- Verdict: Dive bar excellence in burger form.
📍 Sunset Inn on Yelp → Link
🔥 4. Pass Key – Classic Pueblo Green Chili Burger
The most old-school of the bunch. Pass Key mixes green chili into the patty—blending heat directly into the beef. The bun is nothing fancy, but the flavor hits like home.
- Heat Level: Mild
- Meat Quality: Soft and seasoned
- Green Chili Flavor: Mild, blended
- Verdict: Low-key nostalgic. Like eating Pueblo history.
🔗 Explore our full guide to Best Burgers in Colorado »
💣 5. Jorge’s Sombrero – The Smothered Stack
Known more for Mexican dishes, but the burger deserves a shoutout. Jorge’s serves theirs stacked and smothered, like it’s trying to become a burrito. Weirdly… it works.
- Heat Level: Medium
- Meat Quality: Thick-cut patty
- Green Chili Flavor: Tangy, almost salsa-like
- Verdict: A chaotic, delicious mess.
📍 Jorge’s Sombrero on TripAdvisor → Link
🧠 Final Thoughts: Where to Start If You’re New to Pueblo Food
If you’re visiting Pueblo for the first time and want the real deal:
→ Start at Gray’s Coors Tavern, then finish at Schlep’s or Sunset Inn for a second round.
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