My girlfriend and I are traveling from Nevada and randomly picked this amazing place out. From the…read moreoutside, it's a smaller building but inside is converted into an amazing business with authenticity. I will start with the host and server we had. Both ladies were excellent, fun and very very welcoming. Nicest people we have met thus far driving from Nevada. Always smiling, not hanging over you while you eat, and extremely polite. The food was absolutely incredible. Over a week traveling with numerous stops, La Casita De Cortez absolutely comes out on top easily. Homemade food with passion behind it and generous portions. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted incredible. The drinks were also impeccable with a decent variety of margaritas and others. Stop here if you can and enjoy every second of it! You won't regret it!

We stopped by here on our way to Mesa Verde, and I would highly recommend you stop here if you're…read morein the area and looking for a delicious meal. Parking was super easy. They have a decent amount of tables inside. The vibes are so fun with good music and decor. The had Diet Coke and the brew was great!! For my meal, I got the shredded chicken flautas, and they were SO good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I also really liked their rice. My SIL got the carne asada, and that felt like the star of the show to me. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal. My husband got the steak, and it came out a little underdone. They took it back and cooked it a little longer for him when he asked. If you're wanting red meat, I'd say to go for the carne asada instead of the steak. Overall, super great experience especially for a road trip meal. I'd go back for sure!!!

This was by far and away the best Mexican food we've ever had in Colorado!…read more Do yourself a favor if you're in Mancos and try them. I had the grilled chicken tacos and the rest if the fam raved over their dishes too! Fun patio seating too! Great job guys!

Best restaurant in the entire area! My family and I will be back over and over! Amazing food and…read morepeople! The quesabirria is out of this world good! Even los churros are the best! Also the ambience is fabulous. Adorable patio with plenty of seating!

Great service. Excellent fajitas and Chile replenish. I highly recommend checking out this place.read more

After hiking and driving through Mesa Verde, we were starving and started looking for food…read more Gustavo's had by far the most interesting menu out of all the Mexican places in Cortez and we decided to stop by for an early dinner. Chips & Salsa (Complimentary) - The chips are served warm with a small tinge of oil sheen. Very even in thickness. I think these are commercial chips, but the menu states they have homemade corn tortillas, so maybe they fry the leftover ones into chips? The salsa is nice and refreshing with just a hint of spice. A good start to the meal. Horchata ($5) - This drink actually isn't on the menu, but I noticed it available in Gustavo's online ordering system. I asked the waiter if they had horchata and they did! I happened to be sitting at the table right next to the fridge and I saw the waiter remove an unlabeled plastic jug filled with white liquid and fill up my cup. I guess this must be home made? Very nice rice flavor, sprinkled with cinnamon and spices on top. A lot of horchata I've had in the past have been almost cloyingly sweet, this one is not too sweet in comparison. It has a smooth texture that isn't too gritty and is generally delicious to drink. (5/5) Corn Salad ($8) - This is a very simple salad with cilantro, black beans, red bell peppers, and corn in a very, very tangy and vinegary dressing. They top it with a slice of red onion and some queso fresco (per the menu, although I thought it was dry and aged like a cojita, but I'm not expert) crumbles. There is a bit of liquid at the bottom, but it's easy to drain. The server gave us four griddled tortillas to make rolled tacos if desired. I found this to be a little too acidic for my tastes. (3/5) Two Chile Relleno Crispy ($17) - This dish comes with small ramekins of rice and beans, both perfectly seasoned. The rice is cooked until very tender and fluffy with diced carrots, tomato, peas, and corn. The beans are excellent - the best I've eaten in recent memory. They're super light like they've been whipped and have the fragrance of lard. The beans are perfectly seasoned, and while light in texture, are very heavy on the stomach. I swear, it must be like half lard.... The chile rellenos are very interesting. Instead of being battered and fried, these large maybe 6inch long green peppers (hatch, perhaps?) are wrapped in a dough square and deep fried. The square almost reminds me of an egg roll wrapper, except developing plenty of micro bubbles while being fried, lending a crisp when dry. The rellenos are stuffed with plenty of cheese, very stretchy, mild tasting, milky, and doused in a green chile sauce, which softens the wrapper. They pile lettuce and tomato on top, followed by a drizzle of sour cream, guacamole sauce and crumbled queso fresco. Overall the taste profile is very tangy and a bit spicy. Additional green salsa is provided in a squeeze bottle on the side, although I didn't use it as the dish is flavorful enough. (4/5) Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar was a very good choice for our dinner. We both left happy and full even though we didn't even order two entrees! I would revisit if I'm ever in Cortez again. Bathrooms - Two rooms in the back.

This restaurant closed in 2023. Owners purchased food truck instead. Property now reopened by…read moreFamburger with other location in Durango. Delicious burgers and outdoor seating.

I love it here Food is delicious and I feel so welcome…read more The menu is quite varied Everyone can find some thing super tasty

Came for the food, stayed for the river views!…read more Pleasantly surprised by this find my husband found while I was driving from Glenwood Springs to Durango via Dolores. Finding such a gem in a small town was a highlight of our day! Our server was helpful and ever present. The chips and salsa were amazing- perfectly spicy! My husband got a burrito with shrimp. I ordered the Pollo y Crema. My son devoured his kids taco plate! Beef is his recommendation. Go early to get the best seats!

Wow what a great Mexican restaurant! Beautiful scenery along the river. After a long drive from the…read moreGrand Canyon we were ready for a drink. I don't usually like when they bring out one of those really large margaritas because that often means, lots of sweet and sour and little tequila. Not the case here. I had the shredded beef enchilada with beans/ rice and husband had a seafood platter. Both excellent. Highly recommend this place!

Still delicious. I stop here often before or when I leave Durango. Always a option when I want…read moresomething light and tasty.

This is a store that also sells ready hot to eat Mexican food. It's set up more as a store but they…read moredo have very limited seating where you can eat. We've been here a few times when we're in town and I always stop back in on our way home back to Mesa AZ to buy a dozen of her amazing tamales. They have a friendly staff I honestly love supporting their small businesses. This is a must stop in to eat place you won't be disappointed. If you need anything from fresh meat to a hot burrito to go then this is the place

My husband and I were on our way home to Phoenix and stopped here, hands down best food ever. Best…read morequeso we've had and the service was great. The place is family owned and the environment was very homey. I loved seeing the regulars walk in, sit in their spots and get their usual. This is now going to be our pit stop every time we drive out to Colorado again. Highly recommend!

First the staff was amazing and friendly. Next they have the white queso with chorizo which we…read morelove. It is a richer cheese sauce than yellow. The chicken chimichanga had cheese melted inside of it as well as very tasty chicken. I did ask for queso to be put on top of my chimichanga. The only reason I am giving this place for stars is because my enchilada had potatoes inside of it. It may have been I did not read the menu you had carefully, but I don't like potato inside of an enchilada. The interior is quaint similar to many Mexican restaurants. It did have some monarch butterflies on the wall as well which I liked..

Mexican food is pretty simple. A lot of places try to get fancy and end up messing it up…read more El Campestre just keeps it simple and does it really well. The chicken enchilada was excellent. Rice and beans were exactly right. The chicken fajitas were hot, flavorful, and cooked just right. The fried ice cream was great too. I wouldn't call it a hole-in-the-wall, but the atmosphere is pretty bare bones. That's okay because the food is the reason to come here. Great prices, friendly service, and really good Mexican food. We'd happily eat here again next time we're in Cortez.

El Campestre Mexican restaurant has made some major changes. We walked in and found the dining…read moreroom had changed with tall, rustic wooden booth dividers with hand-carved horse designs. The bench-style seats were covered with maroon leather. The whole atmosphere inside had changed, and one could easily eat in privacy. The food is delicious, with Chef Carlos preparing flavorful dishes found nowhere else. We especially like his Chicken Fajitas, Tacos al Pastor, Pork Carnitas plate, Campestre Tamales, Verde Enchiladas, and Fish or Shrimp Street-Style Tacos. Be assured, the food is outstanding.