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El Rancho Brewing Company

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El Rancho was built in 1948 by the Jahnke family as a trading post. They sold the building in November 1953 to Mildred and Ray Zipprich, Milwaukee Wisconsin pie distributors. Their daughter Donna and son-in-law Paul McEncroe joined them in February 1958 and operated it, with their children, until 1988. After the McEncroes sold El Rancho in 1988 it was owned and operated by various families. In May 2015 the Vincent families renovated the historic restaurant as a brew pub, opening in November 2015. The updated El Rancho is ded... read more

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29260 US-40, Idaho Springs, CO, 80439, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Chet Woods 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

We had great beer, and food to go! If we are in the area again, we would definitely stop in! 

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Julie Sifford Rhodes 
5 years ago

Went to El Rancho for my birthday dinner after a lovely day of skiing and we couldn’t have been more pleased. The service was just as amazing as the food, and the beer was an added bonus. Plus a gorgeous sunset view! 

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Julie Foote 
5 years ago

Happy we participated in the ski wax party! A super deal, delicious craft brew, and warm comfort food prepared by the best new chef in town! Thanks Paul !! 

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Kathy Jorgensen Hoyland 
5 years ago

Awesome, yummy food. Great staff 

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Hans Crouse 
5 years ago

Best halfway stop on the way to Winter Park! 

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Jason Overton 
5 years ago

hidden gem right off evergreen parkway and I70. Best food, BBQ and beer on this side of the continental divide. 

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Levi Kastner 
5 years ago

Just had the best salmon of my life. And I’ve had a lot of salmon, a lot of places. Always loved this place, keeps getting better. The kitchen is clean, people are great. 

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Blaize Evan 
5 years ago

Good food and great staff. 

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Sally Wimberley 
5 years ago

Beer is so so, food priced for the great view. Go for the view. 

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How is El Rancho Brewing Company rated?

El Rancho Brewing Company has a 3.7 star rating with 1,118 reviews. 

When is El Rancho Brewing Company open?

El Rancho Brewing Company is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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