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    Durango Cocina & Rooftop

    3.9 (802 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jaime M.

    The rooftop at Durango Cocina offers a beautiful ambiance and excellent service, paired with fantastic tequila-based drinks. It is a vibrant spot that feels like a true escape, making it easy to see why it is a popular destination. While the drinks are a highlight, the food on the rooftop leaves something to be desired. The appetizers like the wings and nachos are fairly standard, and the experience with the margarita flatbread was disappointing, as it arrived doughy and flavorless. Despite the food shortcomings, the place earns a strong recommendation for its atmosphere and hospitality, and there is a definite interest in returning to try the restaurant downstairs, offering a chance to explore the full culinary potential.

    Taquitos de Papa... fresh tortilla!
    Gabriel Z.

    Amazing service! Thanks you Ashley!! Food was incredible. Great quality ingredients, attention to detail... flavor above all, followed closely by impeccable presentation.

    The flight pineapple flavor
    Olivia O.

    This place was nice casual and great staff . There's 3 floors the first floor is gorgeous pretty colors inside the restaurant very casual/ classy . There's rooftop is appetizers only and drinks . The waiters are very attentive and fast service . The bathrooms are gorgeous and the setup and furniture is modern. It wasn't too packed but it was perfect they play Spanish music . We tried the nachos and oysters . The nachos are 5/5 I recommend those ! And the coconut dream cocktail was delicious. ! Will be back in the future !

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    Grace A.

    Had a great time for my birthday! We were sat fast and were told a 90 min limit since we didn't have reservations no biggie. The food was great! We had the wings 8/10 and nachos 9/10 and drinks 10/10!! The vibes were good and our service (can't remember his name) he was awesome and gave me a free bday shot!

    Eldrick G.

    ​Come for the views and apps, but stay for the amazing service by Gloria! ​We've had the privilege of having Gloria serve us several times now, and she is absolutely amazing every single time. She is attentive, welcoming, and truly elevates the entire experience. ​The food and drinks here are top-tier. Their lemon pepper dry rub wings are hands-down some of the best wings I've ever had! The cocktails are always delicious, and we love ordering the traditional guacamole. Pro-tip for the nachos: they are great, but we like asking for the chips on the side so you can use them as a dip (though they could use a little more meat on them next time!). ​The hotel itself is very nice, and the rooftop provides a beautiful setting whether it's a romantic date night or a family night out. Just a heads up that parking can be a little tricky in the lot, but they do offer valet to make things easy. ​Highly recommend this spot! and if you go, definitely ask for Gloria!

    Two branch margarita. Peach & watermelon
    Tanya C.

    My review is based on the rooftop bar. We went last night and my first impression was "it's sooo pretty". It's got a nice view, nice ambiance, good 90's-2000s music and then towards the end of the night some Bad Bunny and Spanish rock, It had comfortable seating options. We only came here for drinks and to watch the sunset. Our server was so kind, friendly, and patient (wish I got her name). My husband wasn't sure what he wanted and she offered a few suggestions that were pretty tasty. She also kept checking in on us even though we weren't ordering food. The night ended with us watching the fireworks from ONT field. Overall a great experience! Highly recommend trying.

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    Dung N.

    We checked out their rooftop and there was a DJ playing and a photographer as well. There is a nice view of the mountains too! Only small bites were available, so we got the guacamole and ceviche. The food was fresh and flavorful. For drinks, my friend got a cocktail and I opted for the drinks in a tower. They weren't too sweet and very colorful! We went down to the restaurant, since we were still hungry and wanted something more substantial. Before heading down, the photographer gave us a free photo, but we ended buying two more printed ones. We sat out in the patio and shared a branzino. The fish was so delicious. Definitely a fun spot with friends or a date night if you're in the area!

    Tempura fish tacos
    Christina A.

    I finally got to go back today and dine in. I got the short braised rib. It came with charro beans. The flavors were delicious as well as the dipping sauces. I will try something else next time. I typically like falling off the bone meat. This one had give. My daughter ordered tempura fish tacos with rice and a side of beans. She said the rice was very flavorful and I had a piece of her fish and it was absolutely delicious. There was a special menu for Father's Day so we had a side of fries and a spicy macaroni and cheese, which she really loved. My daughter is very particular on restaurants and she absolutely loved this one. I was in complete shock.. Our hostess that seated us was absolutely precious and she was very adorable. Jason was our server and he did everything he could to make our visit perfect.. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and everyone in it seemed lively..

    Short rib with coleslaw and black beans topped with cotija cheese
    Manuel G.

    The inside of the restaurant is decorated very nice! It reminded us of Cabo. Very welcoming and comfortable. We went on a Sunday after church and we got lucky to get a table. They recommended making reservations fyi. We had the potato taquitos appetizer and it they were really good and crunchy. My wife had the Short Rib plate. The meat was very tender that it fell off the bone when I tried to cut it. It was very good. The green sauce on the meat was very spicy for us both. If you like spicy it may be ok for you. The Cole slaw was dry. It didn't have any dressing on it and the beans were ok. I had the Chicken Adobo that was over rice and small tomato's cut in half around the plate. The chicken was cooked well but it didn't have much flavor. Again the green sauce was really spicy for me and possibly overcame any flavor of the chicken. The rice underneath the chicken was good. We've never had Arroz con leche like this before. It was very good! We recommend it! Overall it was a good experience! Next time we will try the Mexican dishes.

    Ceviche
    Adriana G.

    Great service, nice vibes, but I was let down by the food. We had a reservation for the rooftop and found out they only serve a limited version of their restaurant menu. We were really looking forward to their full menu and wish this was more clear on their website or during their reservation process. Nonetheless, we tried to make the most of our rooftop experience. Unfortunately, the ceviche we ordered had very stale chips and the chicken from the nachos was cold. Our waitress was very nice, but overall, it was not the best experience.

    oysters
    Jessica G.

    The restaurant is located on the lobby level. When you check in, if you have reservations to the rooftop they guide you to the elevator and scan you up. Once you arrive at the rooftop, you check in again with the hostess on the left. There was music playing and a line at the bar when we were there on a Saturday. I was surprised that the rooftop food menu is very limited. There are only six items to choose from: guacamole, oysters, flatbread, nachos, ceviche, and wings. I ordered the nachos and oysters. The nachos were just okay, the chips were stale and the chicken was cold. The oysters were good! They were served with a Yuzu cucumber sauce that ended up being my favorite thing I tried. Our server mentioned it was her first time working on the rooftop, but she still did a good job and was attentive throughout the evening. Overall, the rooftop experience fell short for me because of the limited menu. Valet parking is $12

    Ashlee T.

    Rooftop bar in the IE ( Rancho Cucamonga) was much needed and long over due. This place can be multifunctional for a family dinner, date night,or just drinks with the girls. Durango Cocina food menu was accommodating of all food preferences and everyone can find something on the menu. Vegan, and gluten free options. I ordered these food items Carne Tacos that was served with rice and beans, Guacamole, and Spinach Salad. For drink i ordered Cherry Blossom, Dusk til dawn, a woodford old fashion and a Tito Lychee Martini. I strongly recommend taking the rooftop option with outdoor seating. It's beautiful! Note - they do have valet parking that is 10$ or you can self park, self parking is very limited because of the location. Tell me what you think?!

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    Renee S.

    My husband and I went here for his birthday and while the rooftop happened to be closed due to wind, the inside, ambience is still quite romantic and date worthy. We went on a Saturday, and please that note, buffet brunch is the only thing that is served until 2 PM. We had no idea, so we got there at about 1:30 PM and had a cocktail while we waited for the regular menu to become available. We had the yellowtail crudo and the ahi tostada. Both were fantastic and honestly the best crudos had in a really long time. I had their version of a Caesar salad and I love the preparation and the toasted bread, but I really did not care for the dressing. It was just too far off for me. The food was really good. I would've preferred a longer braise on my short rib, but I enjoyed the sweet and savory taste of it. I'm not a huge bean person so I requested mashed potatoes instead and they accommodated. The churros for dessert were hot and fresh and delicious. As always, we order way too much food and so we definitely have leftovers that we will be enjoying. Finally, I'd like to add that the cocktails were very tasty. I love when they give a good stiff one that is a sleeper and not overwhelming as you're drinking.

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    Amal was amazing . Love coming here for good food and drink. Great atmosphere and aesthetic would highly recommend.

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    Our waitress Ashley as so sweet and gave good recommendations. Food and vibe was really good and chilll. Thank you we'll be back

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    Shrimp enchiladas were suuuuuper fire!! And Jason was a great server! This place is a 10/10

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    Drinks and food was amazing, we celebrated 2 birthdays here so far. The ambiance is amazing. Darlene was great as a server, shes amazing!

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    How was the rooftop?

    It was nice in the early evening, watching the sunset. Customer service was on point when we went.

    I want to make a reservation?

    Then you should definitely make reservations, OpenTable or if you just Google it you can reserve a table from there.

    Do they split checks?

    Yes! Up to 4 ways.

    Reservations stated "standard or high top. I'm guessing the high top doesn't mean the rooftop? Can a space be reserved for rooftop? Thank you

    Means high top table or standard size table.

    Is this place kids friendly?

    Absolutely NOT!!! Food or Vibe.

    What's the dress code?

    No dress code, but this venue is nice so you might want to snazz it up a little :)

    Do they have a happy hour on the rooftop?

    I don't believe so. The rooftop menu only has about 4 food items on it (guacamole, ceviche and 1 other item).

    Is it open yet?

    Yes

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