La Casa del Rey

Open since 1986, this Commerce City restaurant offers a classically Colorado take on green chile, with big chunks of tomato adding to its orange hue, along with small chunks of pork and plenty of visible bits of large-dice chiles. You can choose your heat level, from mild to extra hot, though even the medium packs a pretty solid punch. Get it over burritos, rellenos or fries, or opt for a savory fried sopapilla stuffed with your choice of meat and smothered. It’s the ideal way to sop up every last bit of saucy goodness on your plate.