Colorado Eatery Named 'Best Fast-Food Restaurant' In The State

Fast food can take out a lot of the work that comes with planning a full meal, but just because a fast-food restaurant may be a convenient and often more cost-effective option doesn't mean you have to compromise on flavor or a meal that packs a punch.

Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the restaurant in each state that serves the best fast food, from "fabulous no-frills food trucks [to] hole-in-the-wall gems, and mom-and-pop restaurants."

According to the site, the best fast-food restaurant in all of Colorado is Beau Jo's, a longtime eatery that is said to be the home of the "Colorado mountain pie," a Centennial State creation that piles on the toppings for a unique slice of pizza. Beau Jo's has several locations around Colorado. Find your nearest one by visiting the website .

Here's what LoveFood had to say about the best fast-food restaurant in the entire state:

"Founded in Idaho Springs in 1973, Beau Jo's pioneered what's known today as Colorado-style 'mountain pizza,' a type of pizza pie with a distinctly thick, honey-sweetened crust that creates a barrier to hold in the mountain of toppings. These huge pizzas are sold by the pound, and one could easily feed a family. Piled high with homemade pizza sauce, salami, meatballs, bacon, Italian sausage, and mozzarella, The Motherlode is one of the most popular choices. There are seven Beau Jo's branches around Colorado."

See the full list at LoveFood.com to read up on each state's top fast-food joint. You can also check out our previous coverage to see which restaurant serves the best "bucket list" barbecue in the state.