The LoHi neighborhood happily welcomed several restaurants over the past two years including the beer garden off Erie and 17th streets. With an open patio, endless seating, a fire pit and an outdoor bar, what more could you want? Well, it doesn’t hurt that the menu features creative takes on classic bar fare. Enjoy a cold pint, chili cheese fries, and if you’re feeling ambitious, the chili cheese tots smothered in pork green chili, gooey cheddar and pepperjack cheeses.

Although this hip and cozy RiNo spot is known for a dinner menu that blends the rich flavors of Latin and American cuisines, don’t forget to check out the happy and happiest hour menu, as well. For only $5, enjoy house-made fries doused in green chili and topped with parmesan and mozzarella (add braised pork for $5). Happy hour runs Tuesdays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

What could possibly go better with a juicy stacked burger and malted shake then crispy shoestring potatoes. Luckily, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, located just blocks from Coors Field, has all three of those things. We recommend an order of the parmesan truffle fries, each perfectly coated with cheese and flavored oil. Go big and add a side of green chili queso.

This downtown restaurant is known for serving an impressive brunch, including memorable dishes such as the red velvet pancakes and ranchero benedict. Up your mid-morning game with poutine made with brown gravy, grilled andouille sausage and savory cheese curds, topped with a perfectly cooked sunnyside up egg, begging to be punctured over the fries.

If you haven’t been to the District in Capital Hill for brunch, what you should know first is the Ultimate Bloody Mary is just that, ultimate — and almost a meal in itself. Also, just because everyone else is ordering traditional breakfast foods, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go for the reuben fries. Thin strips with a crunch, these are topped with pastrami, sauerkraut, melted swiss, finally drizzled with sweet Russian dressing.

Easily one of the more memorable burger joints, not only in Congress Park but the Mile High, Tag Burger Bar’s menu boasts of many fan favorites, such as the truffle shuffle and Godzilla burgers, both earning recognition at this year’s Denver Burger Battle for people’s choice. While deciding which patty you get, don’t forget the skinny but satisfying truffle fries, drizzled in truffle aioli and sprinkled with shredded parmesan.

Located in Lowry, North County restaurant is known for creative twists on Baja Mexican cuisine. Enjoy a handcrafted margarita alongside the carne asada fries, made with marinated steak, Mexican cheeses, crema, pico de gallo and a scoop of guacamole to top it off. The tequila menu includes just more than 100 choices, which means plenty of sips to wash down the fries.