Anytime I'm anywhere near Cortez, I make it a point to stop by Cold Stone Creamery. There's just…read moresomething special about this location that makes it stand out from the rest. It doesn't feel like a typical chain ice cream shop -- it feels personal, welcoming, and comfortable, almost like hanging out in someone's living room with really good dessert. A big part of that experience comes from the owners, Jeremy and Raedene. You can tell they genuinely care about the store and the people who walk through the door. They've created an atmosphere that feels relaxed and friendly, where families can sit down and enjoy time together without feeling rushed. The dining area is clean, cozy, and inviting, which makes it easy to stay awhile and enjoy every bite. As for the ice cream -- it's honestly the best around. The flavors are incredibly creamy, the ingredients taste fresh, and the portions are generous. Watching the staff mix everything together on the frozen stone never gets old, and they do it with skill and enthusiasm. Whether you're ordering a signature creation or building your own masterpiece, it always turns out delicious. The team working there deserves recognition too. They're upbeat, polite, and clearly enjoy what they do. That positive energy carries through the entire shop and makes the whole experience even better. If you're looking for amazing ice cream, friendly faces, and a great atmosphere, this is the place. I highly recommend stopping in -- you'll quickly see why it's such a favorite.

Awesome customer service! And ice cream :) Rocky Mountain chocolate factory is also in the same…read morelocation so everyone traveling with you will find something they LOVE!

Great coffee - mocha not too sweet. Bagel was tasty with cinnamon butter. Zebediah was friendly and…read morehelpful. Fun vibe.

The little place is right after the light. It's very cute and retro. The owner is very sweet and…read morekind, and takes her time with every customer. I will be coming back again. I think I will try another flavor to enjoy. The owner has a facebook account that she is very active and provides information on specialities. The best way to find out is to see it yourself. You have to make the drive into Cortez. She does have a drive through if you don't like getting out of your car. And she takes credit and cash.

Best restaurant in the 4Corners area hands down! This place has it all. It has a menu item for…read moreeveryone. A price point for everyone. The atmosphere is out of the park. The biggest sell is that it's a family owners restaurant with the utmost in service AND quality. I drive all the way from Durango for this place. 10/10 recommend

Easily my favorite place to eat dinner/lunch in Cortez!! Cute place on the Main St mixed in amongst…read morethe other places but became the standout! The menu is there own so be sure to ask questions!! I asked several and the answers were yes. They basically made my food and drink custom to me and it was phenomenal!! Amanda(The owner) is sassy and amazing,she will make your visit one to remember. Love this place!

Stopped into Southwest Donuts in Cortez, Colorado this morning. I got the cinnamon sugar cake…read moredonut and didn't really intend to write a review. But with one bite left, I had my husband snap a pic because it was so good I couldn't put it down to take the picture myself! Four hours later my husband said "you must have the sugar from that donut still running through your veins because you won't stop talking about it". So I guess that sums up my review...Delicious!

Yummy donuts and friendly service! I love supporting a small family owned business any day! We will…read moredefinitely be back. :)

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!

I have to say this isn't a place I would have come to if not for Yelp. But I'm very glad we did…read more It's not to much when you walk in, small but quaint with nice furnishings. I got the 2 item combo with an enchilada and a chili rellano and Bobbie got the 3 tacos with chicken. Both plates were fantastic with lots of flavor and looked good to boot. Both came with rice and beans. I normally don't eat much of the beans at Mexican places but these were really good and I ate most of them. Our server was prompt and pleasant and took good care of us. If you're here in Cortez and want Mexican I highly recommend this small place.

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Great pies... a bit pricey... very yummy!!…read more Would buy pies from here again for special or any occasion!!

They moved spots and it was hard to find at first but SO worth it. The bread and cream sauce and…read morechicken parm are to DIE for. Everything was fantastic. The food actually made me shed a tear because it was so good. Our waitress was so sweet and funny. I wish I got her name to give her props for being so good at her job! Cannot recommend this place more. Will stop here every. single. time. The staff and the food at this esablishment combined with the beautiful sunsets in Cortez make this a 10/10 in my book.

Good service, average food. Kinda hard for a non resident to find. The zucchini appetizer was…read moreedible but falling apart, the tetrazzini good but nothing special.

This is a local spot where you pull up, park, and staff come out to you to grab your order. After a…read morelong day of driving, this was definitely what I needed. Something easy and fast! They had a ton of different, classic options to choose from. This is your typical drive-in burger spot. The staff gave some suggestions, which I appreciated since it was my first time there. My group ordered the chicken fried steak sandwich, the fish sandwich, sweet potato fries, and the jala bites. The food was hot and tasted good. I know you're wondering why we got fish, but I wanted something light! It didn't taste fishy and was yummy for a random joint in Cortez. The jala bites were a personal favorite, as they seemed homemade. It wasn't a classic jalapeno-cream cheese situation, but instead involved chopped jalapenos, nacho cheese, and it was all fried with a crispy outer shell. I'd come back for those alone! I'd definitely come back and try more. The price was fantastic too.

A classic drive in! You don't see those a lot nowadays - most restaurants that still call…read morethemselves drive in end up being more like a walk in. I personally don't like eating in the car all that much, so we were glad to see that Burger Boy Drive In also had seating along the front. It works exactly the same as driving in - one of the car hops will come out and take the order, and then bring out the food. We dropped in a bit after 6:30 pm and the place was completely packed, with basically all the drive-in stalls taken. We sat down and placed our order at around 6:40 and didn't actually get our food until after the place closed at 7! I was amazed to see customer after customer drive in past closing and unfortunately having to be shooed away. Green Chile Burger, 1/4 oz ($6.29) - This burger starts with a buttered and toasted bun, spread with just a bit of mustard on the bottom, followed by shredded iceberg lettuce, pickles, sliced onion and tomato. Then comes a burger patty cooked smash-ish style - flattened with some nicely caramelized and crisp edges, but not as lacy as I would typically expect. The burger is cooked thoroughly until a bit dry in the center. I thought this burger would be absolutely doused in hatch chile, but it turns out they just spoon a bit on top of the center of the patty. It's slightly spicy and imparts decent flavor, but not as flavorful as I typically associate with green hatch. The chile unfortunately is completely drained and doesn't contribute much moisture, making the burger sadly on the dry side. The dab of mustard on the bottom does not do enough to make up for the overcooked patty. (3/5) Fries, Large ($2.79) - These are the typical commercial crinkle cut fries, fried until nice and crisp on the exterior and leaving a fluffy interior. Not much else to say. Fry sauce can be asked for and it's the standard commercial sauce, which works great as the fries aren't heavily salted. (4/5) Buenos Nachos ($6.29) - Interesting construction, with smashed tortilla chips on the bottom, chili and nacho cheese sauce smothering the smashed chips, an additional layer of whole chips above that, followed by a top layer of lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and onions. It's a pretty simple dish that works well together. The chili includes beans, but honestly isn't that flavorful though. (3/5) Burrito ($3.89) - I had no idea what to expect when I ordered this. It's basically a cheap frozen burrito that is deep fried. The meat puree inside is almost indistinguishable from textured protein, mixed with beans in a very salty and fatty mixture. The exterior is fried well to a crisp, without any leakage of the filling. (2/5) A lot of the 3 star ratings I give are because of major technical issues in the food. I can say that Burger Boy Drive In isn't really in that category. Instead, my rating is mostly due to food preferences. Hopefully my thoughts don't dissuade anyone from visited. Almost everyone seems to enjoy it, as the restaurant was pretty packed every time I drove past it. Bathrooms - I'm not sure there was one that was accessible for patrons. Maybe behind the building?

Our second visit. Nice restaurant, friendly staff, but service for the second visit is on the slow…read moreside (there were only 3 other small tables seated) My wife ordered the highly recommended Asian salad which was bland and could have used more seasoning or dressing. I had the Chicken wrap which came with a side of homemade chips that seemed more like a processed chip out of a bag.

Ate here several times on my last trip. There was a miso soup with delicious fresh mushrooms, there…read morewas a BLT to die for, everything they make has that little unexpected twist that takes it up another notch. They make healthy things involving squash and zucchini ... that I actually enjoy eating! I don't know who is responsible for their menu, but do yourself a favor and start exploring it. The staff is friendly in spite of being crazy busy, and the food is consistently fabulous!