Tacos Al Molcajete

Where: 926 Main St
Hours: 7am-11pm (closed Tuesday)

There are plenty of good places to get your taco fix in Longmont, but our current favorite is Tacos Al Molcajete, located on Main Street just above 9th Ave. This unassuming spot has seen several Mexican restaurants come and go in the past decade or so, but we are hoping Al Molcajete is in it for the long haul -- we're not sure if we could live without their absolutely delicious Tacos al Pastor. Something about the sweet-n-savory flavors here adds up to absolute perfection. Those have been highlights each time we've visited, but truth be told, we haven't had a bad dish yet, whether it's crispy flautas or whipped-cream-topped churros. The fresh salsa bar is a treat too -- though be forewarned: those neon orange varieties are positively nuclear. With an extremely friendly staff, low prices and food that's always on point, Tacos Al Molcajete is a very welcome addition to Longmont's culinary scene.

What Is Open in Longmont on Sunday?

If you have lived in Longmont for any amount of time, you may find yourself asking, "What is open in Longmont on Sunday?" Downtown, in particular, seems to become a ghost town, and if you are looking for a meal out, some of your weekday favorites will not be available to receive you.

For my own reference, as well as yours, I am compiling a list of options that keep their doors open on Sunday. This is not everything, of course, just the L100 top picks. So if you are looking for a bite to eat out on Sunday, here is what we recommend.

Breakfast/Brunch

Lucile's Creole Cafe 
518 Kimbark Street (8 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Java Stop
301 Main St. (6 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

 Two Dog Diner

Two Dog Diner
645 Tenacity Drive (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

ModMarket
700 Ken Pratt Blvd, next to Lucky's Market (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

The Roost
526 Main Street (10 a.m. -10 p.m.)

Lunch

Cheese Importers
103 Main St. (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Georgia Boys BBQ
237 Collyer St. (11 a.m. - 4 p.m. or until sold out)

Comida 
721 Confidence Dr. (11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Urban Thai 
2030 Ionosphere St. (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Longs Peak Pub & Tap House
600 Longs Peak Ave. (11 a.m. - 12 a.m.)

Proto's Pizzeria
600 South Airport Road (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

The Roost
526 Main Street (10 a.m. -10 p.m.)

 Cheese Importers

Dinner

Longs Peak Pub & Tap House
600 Longs Peak Ave. (11 a.m. - 12 a.m.)

Comida 
721 Confidence Dr. (11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Urban Thai 2030 Ionosphere St. (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Proto's Pizzeria
600 South Airport Road (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

The Roost
526 Main Street (10 a.m. -10 p.m.)

Comida

Pigs & Pinot Farm Dinner

For the past year or two, Feast Supper Club has been throwing pop-up foodie gatherings in Longmont and beyond. Over the winter, the events could be anywhere from a house to a warehouse. In the growing season, however, Feast usually hosts farm dinners: elaborate and elegant meals set up among the crops of one of the many scenic farms in the area. This year's Pigs & Pinot farm dinner was hosted by the beautiful Pachamama Organic Farm which sits on the far western edge of rural Longmont.

Melissa and Tim, the folks behind Feast, have been near and dear to Longmont's culinary scene for years. Up until last year, they were running Terroir, a successful farm-to-table restaurant situated right downtown. When the lease ran up, the landlord had different ideas, and Melissa and Tim chose to close Terroir's doors. While they may have a brick-and-mortar again in the future, and here's hoping that it is in Longmont, for now we can catch a bite (or several mouthwatering courses) at one of these pop-up dinners.

The Pigs & Pinot farm dinner is, as you can imagine, a celebration of all things swine, from the passed hors d'ouevres at the start to dessert at the tail end of the evening (bacon caramel, anyone?) All the pork came from John Long in Eaton, and of course all the delicious produce came from the very fields we were sitting in at Pachamama. The pinot noir was imported from various Oregon wineries, and if something needs to be brought in from out of state, it is definitely the wine. All in all, a perfect meal.

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Learn more about Pachamama Organic Farm and sign up for their CSA!
http://pachamamafarm.com

Comida

Where: 721 Confidence Drive

Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11am – 9pm; Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm

Web: www.eatcomida.com

As you've probably noticed, gourmet food trucks are all the rage these days. With low overhead costs and easy mobility, more and more chefs are taking to to the streets. But one of the Front Range's best food trucks has made the leap back into the brick-and-mortar world -- with dazzling results. Comida, located in Longmont's Prospect neighborhood, opened last year and quickly became one of our favorite local spots to eat.

Putting an inspired spin on classic Mexican street food, pretty much every last thing we've tried has delivered incredible deliciousness, from tacos to gorditas and tostadas to quesadillas. The offerings can be out of the ordinary too -- there are some really out of this world, truly adventurous flavor combos here. Por ejemplo, the Sirloin Situation taco is made up of slow cooked sirloin in Negra Modelo over smoked gouda sweet potato mash with roasted onions and house crema. Even if you're not sure what that would end up tasting like, trust us, it's amazing. Comida's setting is perfect too: lively, friendly and very pink. Throw in a great bar, with local beers on tap and a magnificent margarita, and you've got one of Longmont's best restaurants.

Two Dog Diner

Where: 645 Tenacity Drive
Web: www.twodogdiner.com
When: Monday: 7am–3pm, Tuesday-Saturday: 7am–9pm; Sunday: 8am–3pm

Although it's got the look of a classic roadside eatery, Two Dog's use of the word "diner" might be selling itself a bit short. It's a gourmet greasy spoon, bringing serious kitchen expertise to American standbys. Two Dog Diner is most popular as a breakfast joint -- and with good reason. The pancakes are fluffy, the bacon is perfect, the coffee is strong, and the service is friendly. There are even some out-of-the-ordinary specials that might entice -- Cinnamon Roll French Toast anyone?

But breakfast is not all that Two Dog excels at. Their burger is a contender for the best in town; ditto the fish & chips. The fries aren't a contender -- they simply are the best in town; salty, not-too-greasy, and impossible to stop eating. Again, check out the specials board for some surprisingly fancy dishes, ranging from grilled fish tacos to chicken piccata. Like any self-respecting spot calling itself a "diner", Two Dog also offers a killer milkshake and delicious homemade pie. Save room!

Tip: Ask for the homemade potato chips. Thank us later.

Sun Rose Café

Where: 379 Main Street

Hours: Monday: 7am - 5pm, Tuesday - Friday: 7am-9pm, Saturday: 7am - 5pm, closed Sunday

Web: www.sunrosecafe.com

Even though it’s located right in the heart of downtown on Main St., Sun Rose still has the feel of a hidden gem, a well-kept secret amongst Longmont-ians in the know. A breakfast/lunch/dinner spot that doubles as a gourmet food market, we end up here at least a few times a week, whether enjoying a killer breakfast panini, cooling off with their signature Lavender Lemonade, or picking up farm fresh (and free range!) eggs from Berthoud’s Long Shadow Farm. We’re also absolutely hooked on Sun Rose’s pesto – it’s pretty much ruined us for all other pestos. 

The setting is fantastic, with exposed brick, high ceilings and art from local artists adorning the walls. Oh and did we mention that they serve a nice selection of microbrews and mix a helluva cocktail? It’s a nice, family friendly place for a drink that’s not a sports bar setting – a rarity in Longmont. Can you tell we like this place? Now if we could only convince them to stay open on Sundays…