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    Ernie's

    4.2 (32 reviews)

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    ERNIE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for dancing

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    Adrian R.

    Great atmosphere, very unique serving style and ordering style. There are fired kitchen options, pad Thai and Curry, and Sliderz and salads. Served from three different types of food trucks. However, service is very slow, had to wait several minutes for our drink order. When food finally got to the table the fries were cold. Would recommend if you're looking for a relaxing atmosphere and don't mind waiting a while.

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    JemuelnleAnne M.

    An interesting and yet complex dining experience. Pay one place for drinks and essentially for a place to dine and otherwise wait in line for various food truck options. Be careful the confusion can lead to a large lunch bill and don't forget your drink bill. Undecided if I would recommend. Some clear directions would have been great!!

    Awesome vibe and food selections
    Glenn G.

    Absolutely awesome wonderful choice of cocktails beers and it's like a food truck area really cool antiques in open area pet friendly for service animals really cool specialty cocktails and really great gluten-free pizza at the Pizza Pl., Yum

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    27 days ago

    A great way to end a day in Durango. Loved the vibe, live music and food options. Highly recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Cool place! Asia was an amazing bartender! Wings and Caesar salad perfect! Great outdoor area!

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    1 year ago

    Aspen is an amazing bartender! She's friendly and efficient! We'll definitely be back!

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    1 year ago

    This place is really unique! The patio is a great place to spend time, and the drinks are fantastic. Definitely try the Doritos Shot!

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    Food truck spot. Really cool layout with patios on all sides. We ate from numerous trucks. Good food.

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    6 years ago

    First time at Ernies during Covid 19 transaction great job... y'all deserve a big kudos for job well done.. keep up the great job...

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    I had not been there since COVID until yesterday, and was not disappointed.

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    Switchback

    Switchback

    4.4
    (259 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I hate to inform you that if you're reading this, the Switchback has closed to be rebranded to a…read moredifferent restaurant. However, we had gone on its closing day and had some great tacos, salad, and ramen. Their birria is rich and meaty with a touch of cinnamon and was awesome as a ramen and taco. Service was efficient and drinks were cold. Guess I'm just writing this to keep my Yelp numbers up...

    We were *so* looking forward to Switchback, after reading just a few Yelpers share their thoughts…read moreabout this place! Brought the parents and man, Switchback did not disappoint. If you are a lover of well done birria, this is your place. Craving authentic Mexican food? Yep, this is your place. We started with their chips and salsa. I think you can tell a lot by the salsa at a place. Lemme just say, I was so very happy! Their salsa wasn't too chunky, not too thin and they are not afraid to season and add some heat - but hey, don't worry it wasn't too hot if you've got a dad like mine who isn't a fan of "too much spice." Such a good omen. I couldn't decide which marg to try so ordered a flight. Best decision ever. Even as I write this, I'm still hard pressed to choose a favorite. They were all so good. Add street tacos, quesadillas for my mom, elote cob, and switch fries for my dad and we were all happy campers. The flavors were obscenely good. Staff were amazing and stopped by to make sure we were always taken care of: fast and friendly. Best combo ever. The place is also super cute! Loved the bar and simplicity of the concept. Switchback has a quiet elegance while be so very casual. Perfect in my book.

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    Derailed Pour House

    Derailed Pour House

    4.0
    (270 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a place that delivers seriously great drinks, unbeatable happy hour deals,…read moreand a vibe that is peppy but not overtly loud, look no further than Derailed Pour House on Main Avenue. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by an atmosphere that's cozy, eclectic, and downright fun, twinkle lights, creative décor, and a laid-back yet lively energy that makes every visit feel special. Their happy hour from 4-6 PM every day is hard to beat with all the classics like wines, mules, Cosmopolitans, margaritas, mojitos, and Manhattans for just $6, plus tasty appetizers for 6& and even quesadillas for a $10. It's one of those deals that's perfect for catching up with friends after a ski day or just kicking back with a well-made cocktail without breaking the bank. Speaking of food, their carne asada quesadilla is amazing, rich, flavorful, and the perfect pairing for any of their drinks. And if you're lucky enough to have Tonny as your server, count yourself fortunate: attentive, personable, and genuinely one of the best in the business, the kind of hospitality that turns a great meal into a memorable night out. Between the delicious drinks, great value, funky ambience, and standout service, Derailed is a must-visit spot in downtown Durango. Whether you're here for happy hour, dinner, or just a cocktail, it's easy to see why locals and visitors alike sing its praises.

    Quality food. Nice atmosphere…read more Horrible service. Having frequented this place many times, I'm always amazed at the painstaking lengths that the owner went to provide a pleasant dining experience, good food, high quality ingredients, and a pretty excellent value relationship-- Only to hire incompetent servers. Tonight I was placed alone next to a window, with the server barely spending more than 10 seconds waiting on me--in 50 minutes. Instead, he doted over all of the large groups in my vicinity, promised me a refill on the iced tea, watched me sit there waiting for 30 minutes for a refill, and never provided such. You got it. When I was handed the electronic payment machine...Yupp... he literally stares me down like a back alley shakedown artist. In addition to wearing a scuzzy unkept beard, not advisable for food servers, right?, he actually seems visibly upset when I gave him 16% tip, even asking me "was something wrong?" I know that we are in a small town, and Durango is feeling its growing pains, transitioning from a mountain/railroad rural tourist haven to a high profile mountain resort. But this was so obvious, that it ruined the experience. The burger was well executed and had a nice patina, offering a rewarding crunchy patty exterior. The marinade the patty was placed in was great as well. The bun was high quality and so too was the blue cheese and fried onion strings.

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    Bourbon BBQ wings w/celery, carrots, blue cheese and ranch dressings, $14.75.
    Bourbon BBQ wings w/celery, carrots, blue cheese and ranch dressings, $14.75.
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    Ernie's - cocktailbars - Updated July 2026

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