In town for a week,this was the 1st stop the morning after..what a great choice! Initially loved…read morethe temperature of the room and the decor of vintage cars in the wall. Was greeting by the sweetest,kindest and knowledgeable waitress by the name of Denise. The food was incredibly delicious and love the fact they have à la carte choices to choose from. Probably not my last time coming here!!

Cool little local place with good food and quick service. Cortez is not short on great breakfast…read morespots.

I've eaten at the Durango Diner since my college days, forty years ago. Being in the area I was…read morebeyond happy to see it was still open so our final breakfast for this brief trip had to be here. The restaurant is tiny, a narrow shotgun type unit in a building along main street. We managed to get one of their five tables and were promptly served drinks and time to look over the menu before ordering the Country Benedict. My coffee was kept filled as we waited for our order. As soon as the plate hit the table, I knew that even though the owner had changed, the spirit of the place remained. The plate of food was massive; more than the two of us could eat. The plate included two halves of an excellent biscuit, half of a large sausage patty on each, an over easy egg; all smothered in country sausage gravy. The other half of the plate had a mound of beautiful browned hash browns. Enough for four people or at least two very hungry people. It was glorious and nostalgic. The flavor was everything I wanted it to be. If you are in or near Durango, please consider giving this true old diner a try. Thanks to Greg, the new owner, for continuing Gary's recipes and hospitality.

This is such a tiny restaurant, but super friendly and helpful folks running this place.... And…read morethey all seemed to work together and provided a really fun and welcoming environment! We stopped in for breakfast when we didn't realize there was an art festival going on in the city of Durango, so we expected it to feel crowded, busy and rushed. They found a table for us right away (part of that was lucky timing on our part), but provided great service.... Answering all of our questions and asking where we are from and overall friendly service. We all ordered the breakfast burritos and it was better than what we expected. I highly recommend the green chili sauce they smother the burrito in.... It's super tasty! And in the end, the price was lower than we expected.... So, great environment, great food. 5 stars! I would be happy to come back to this one!

We looked for a lunch spot via Yelp on our way home from Telluride…read more Yelp did it again. Loungin' Lizard will be our go to every time we pass through Cortez in the future. We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the bartenders and told to sit wherever we liked. We found a nice booth off to the side of the bar area. Our server Patrick stopped by the booth and pointed us to the food menu in the chalkboard. We also had another server but I didn't catch her name. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered the special for the day. A green chili Rueben & fries. Wow, this sandwich was so delicious! What a creative combination of flavors. Even the slaw in the Rueben included the green chilis. The fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the spicy BBQ pulled pork tacos. He said the tacos were amazing and the flavors were off the charts. They were topped with a slaw and pickles. The side of "tortilla chips" had a dusting of a very flavorful spice. Not sure what it was but very tasty. Looking over the menu, this restaurant has some very creative dishes. We can't wait to stop by again! My husband ordered

Great stop in Cortez, friendly staff, good beers and tasty foods. Blackened shrimp were cooked to…read moreperfection and chicken chili just spicy enough.

Upon walking in we were greeted enthusiastically and immediately felt welcomed. We had the huevos…read morerancheros and coffee. I joked that I needed a BIG coffee and was rewarded with an extra large cup of coffee. The food was incredible but the highlight was the servers. They were funny, always there to refill and just plain pleasant. They made my day. Thank you ladies! I'll be back if I'm visit Cortez again.

Pippo's is a local wonder! Smack in the middle of Main Street. You'll see motorcycles, and RV…read morearound. Nice little patio. Just like a diner! Food is fresh, fast, and fabulous! The service is first rate and quick.

Absolutely phenomenal breakfast. I got the breakfast burrito with chorizo, smothered in their…read morehouse-made pork green chile, and it was seriously one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. Absolutely packed with flavor and worth every penny. The vanilla latte was excellent too. They have a legitimate espresso setup right there, and you can tell immediately that this isn't just basic restaurant coffee. The latte was smooth, flavorful, and exactly what I was looking for. What really topped it off was the service. Everyone I interacted with was kind, courteous, welcoming, and genuinely seemed happy to help. Even though they were extremely busy, my to-go experience was easy and pleasant. After a frustrating breakfast experience somewhere else in Durango earlier this morning, Rupert's completely turned my morning around. Fantastic food, excellent coffee, great people. I'll absolutely come back whenever I'm in Durango. That breakfast burrito alone is worth the trip. 5/5.

Wonderful little breakfast spot. We found it this morning as we were searching for a good breakfast…read moreburrito. They nailed it! Great breakfast burritos! My wife and I each ordered ours smothered in green chili. She had chorizo, and I went with the slow roasted pork. They were both outstanding. The green chili is some of the best in Colorado. These burritos are now tied with our favorite breakfast burrito in the state. We visited on a Friday morning in August. It was busy, almost every table was full, but we were sat immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the food came out timely. We won't forget this place when we visit Durango. I forgot to take a picture before I started to dig into mine, but here's what a half eaten one looks like.

Food was good and had a lot of options to choose from but felt more on the pricey side alltho I…read morewasn't able to finish my entire meal ambiance is good and owners are nice.

Really enjoyed this spot! The food was so good! Plenty of seating. Loved the trivia cards they had…read moreat the tables. Got the Houston sandwich and would get it again. Loved the fries, and the cookies n cream shake was spot on. The service was wonderful and it was just an all-around great experience. Would come back again when in the area in a heartbeat.

Really enjoyed the elk burger here, was perfectly cooked and delicious. Hand cut fries were just…read moreright, really enjoyed my meal here.

In general our lunch was good. We all ordered different meals: I had pick 2 with 1/2 Harvest…read moreSandwich and cup of French Onion Soup. The sandwich was crunchy as I like with fresh pita bread. My soup was very heavy on onions and extremely light on broth. Our server had a difficult time entering a few changes on the order which made it a slow process. When I added a side order of fries was difficult for him to realize I wanted 3 things. Finally he said it would be an extra charge which was fine with me. I'm assuming he was new and struggling with the device. Drinks came out after our food.

It's great to have an unusual option on the mountaintop--and this is a fun and funky casual…read morecajun/creole joint. -you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you--our order did take a very long time to come out (especially considering we were anxious to get back to the slopes) -you can get tall boys of beers which is nice -unusual menu with a lot of cajun/creole options--had a delicious po boy and very good gumbo--especially for at 12000 feet! -amazing views of the mountains and nature--a bunch of birds were in the area when we were there as well

The food is very good. Even better considering it is served at a 12,000 foot altitude. The people…read moreare amazing, both servers and patrons because everyone is happy to be here. I had the Chucks Famous Chili ($14) and it was just like my Mother's Chili. Hearty and delicious! Be sure to add Jalapenos from the condiment bar. Just right for a skiing lunch.

Food is good, inside atmosphere is cozy and my kids love watching the train that runs around the…read morerestaurant. However, their outside seating blocks the sidewalk. Wheelchair users are relegated to the parking lot to go around.

Nestled in a strip mall at a major shopping center, Oscar's has plenty of parking -- which is good,…read morebecause the inside seems to be quite crowded with customers. Specializing in breakfast and lunch (though Sunday is breakfast-only), the fare comes in sizable portions for a reasonable cost. The food was all very tasty -- high-quality biscuits and gravy, good hash browns, excellent bacon, and house-made green chili, a long with decent eggs and pancakes the size of your plate. Bring an appetite and expect it will be fulfilled. The decor is like what one imagine's a diner at a train station would be (complete with an operating model train endlessly circling the walls just below the ceiling). The tables were a bit cramped for four -- overall, elbow room is at a premium -- but it was worth it. Service was reasonably fast, and quite friendly If we pass through Durango again, this will definitely be on the list to visit.

First time coming here on our rv trip through multiple states. Food: yummy burrito! The sauce was…read moregood! service: nice staff! Ambiance: casual and homey atmosphere. Thank you

Yummy food! So glad we stopped! Cute benches outside! Great place right at the boarder!!read more