Cajun Chicken Pasta
Tender, spice-rubbed chicken breast and penne tossed in a rich, savory cream sauce with colorful bell peppers and fresh baby spinach, served with toasted butter garlic bread.
Downtown Salida, Colorado
Comfort Food, Colorado Soul
Hearty American plates and bold pasta served fresh in downtown Salida, Colorado - ready for pickup or delivery.
Order OnlineWhere the Green River Runs Through Salida
Tucked onto 1st Street in the heart of downtown Salida, Green River Cafe is a mountain-warm kitchen built on hearty, honest American cooking. We rub our chicken by hand, slow-cook our Bolognese, and glaze our shrimp in garlic butter until it shines. Every plate is made to feel like a gathering - generous, soulful, and rooted in the Colorado high country. Pull up a chair or take it to go.
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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
Glazed shrimp and broccoli in a garlic butter sauce, served over cilantro lime rice and topped with sliced green onions.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Tender fettuccine noodles in a savory garlic cream sauce, topped with shredded parmesan cheese and served with garlic bread.
Penne Bolognese
Al dente penne tossed in a slow-cooked, hearty meat sauce made with ground beef, celery, carrots, tomatoes and aromatic herbs, finished with a sprinkle of parmesan.
Fried Butterfly Shrimp
Breaded butterfly shrimp fried golden and served with cocktail sauce and fresh lemon wedges.
Steak Taglierini Pasta
Al dente taglierini tossed with tender soy-marinated steak, sautéed bell peppers and green onions, glazed in savory soy with a kick of sweet chili and white sesame seeds.
Good to Know
Questions, Answered
What meals do you serve?
Green River Cafe serves classic American cuisine perfect for casual dining, family meals, and satisfying comfort food cravings in Salida, CO. Our menu features crowd-pleasing pasta dishes like creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with spice-rubbed chicken and penne, rich Fettuccine Alfredo, and hearty Penne Bolognese with slow-cooked meat sauce. Seafood lovers enjoy our Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli over cilantro lime rice and crispy Fried Butterfly Shrimp with cocktail sauce. Whether you're dining in or ordering out, Green River Cafe delivers bold, flavorful American meals for every occasion.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Green River Cafe is located at 122 E 1st St, Salida, CO 81201.
What areas do you serve?
Green River Cafe proudly serves Salida and surrounding areas including Poncha Springs, Buena Vista, Moffat, Saguache, Coaldale, Howard, Cotopaxi, Nathrop, and Monarch, CO.
Visit Us
Find Us on 1st Street
122 E 1st StSalida, CO 81201
Call Us
(720) 476-1297How to Get It
Delivery and pickup available - order online anytime.
When We're Cooking
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Monday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
