3 Colorado restaurants make the New York Times' list of America's 50 best

Colorado's food scene is on fire — and the nation is noticing.

The latest: Three local restaurants made the New York Times' annual list of the 50 best in America , out Wednesday.

Why it matters: Colorado can't stop, won't stop when it comes to collecting culinary accolades .

Zoom in: Two of the standout spots are right here in Denver.

• James Beard finalist Yuan Wonton , a popular dumpling food truck turned brick-and-mortar spot in North Park Hill, was praised for its "variety" and "expertly constructed" wontons.
• Sap Sua , a Vietnamese gem on East Colfax, wowed with its "wholly original" menu. The James Beard semifinalist was also recently named one of Bon Appétit's best new restaurants of 2024 .

Zoom out: Meander Eatery — a New American, farm-to-table restaurant in Pagosa Springs — was recognized for its "unapologetically eclectic" menu.

• "Particularly on a warm evening, a table on the back deck is the perfect place to have dinner and watch the San Juan River, well, meander by," NYT's Brian Gallagher writes.

The bottom line: Reservations at all three spots are sure to go quick, so better move fast.