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Desperados Cowboy Restaurant

301 Main Street, Hill City, SD 57745
605-574-2959
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Ranked #4 of 17 restaurants in Hill City
Price range: RM18 - RM58
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
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UK
Top Contributor
75 reviews 75 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Sunday evening. not many places open to eat and this looked the most welcoming and had the best menu. We were very happy with everything. The walleye was delicious as were the ribs, the biscuits were light and tasty and the shared desert of walnut pie and ice cream was scrumptious. The owner was friendly and helpful (and could spot... More

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Lakewood, Colorado
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3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Housed in an historic building with original logs still preserved in walls and tasteful western decor and artifacts, Desperados is the best of the three primary eateries in Hill City. Friendly and welcoming staff. In two visits we tried the buffalo pot roast which was delicious and flavorful; the pork ribs, which were tougher and drier than Preferred. The second... More

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Pullman, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Desperados was a fun little restaurant in Hill City. We had dessert there in the evening. Staff was friendly, and the bread pudding is phenomenal!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

My wife and I had dinner here tonight and its was great! We were welcomed by the owner and served attentively by his staff. The food was very high quality and the price was right. Our favorite part was the overall atmosphere and experience, they delivered a great experience without compromise to quality, taste or service!

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We went to the Desperados Cowboy Restaurant for lunch. The staff was very friendly, and the food was excellent. Prices were competitive, and and the service was excellent. I had the Buffalo chili burger...excellent!! And you MUST order the Chocolate Buffalo for desert....really cute!! Of all the places we ate is SD...this is the one that we remember!! MUST TRY!!

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Arcadia, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Very good buffalo burger and excellent chicken fettucini - not too rich. Located in an old building with a lot of "cowboy" decorations.

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Saskatchewan
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56 reviews 56 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

We were here in the busy summer season and there was quite a wait to get in. We had four young kids who needed to eat so we got our name on the list and were told to come back at a certain time. The lobby was so crowded that we decided to go check out Main Street while we... More

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Watertown, South Dakota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

We go to the 'Hills at least once every year and Desperados is a Must Stop for us. Dan, the proprietor, is like family and we look forward to getting caught up. I carry my Desperados coffee cup back and forth whenj we drive from South Dakota down to Florida for the winter and are already planning our annual weekend... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We stopped in here for lunch while exploring the downtown area, and were pleasantly surprised. We tried some brews from SD, and the food was tasty and not overpriced.

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West Chester, Ohio
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76 reviews 76 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

We were seated and helped with drinks quickly. The waiter was right on top of my GF needs, having a family member with the same condition. It took slightly longer to get our food, and small additional requests were even slower. By the time we needed the check, he was nowhere to be found. The manager eventually took care of... More

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