If you are looking for exceptional Mexican food, look to and for GUSTAVOS! Best Mole I have had in the past 25 years! Can't recommend it highly enough!!! They also have a sister Gustavos in Monticello UT which is equally excellent. read more

This place is AMAZING. The inside of the restaurant is homey and pleasing. I tried this place with my Girlfriend while passing through on a road trip, and Aldo was extremely accommodating with her allergy to beans and garlic, making our experience truly amazing. Plus, the food was absolutely delightful! I wish I could give this place 10 stars, and thank you again to Aldo for being such an incredible human being! read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - My Carne Asada and my Girlfriends Shrimp and Rice! - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Not much from the outside, but that's how the best places are. Gustavo's was a wonderful find on our Cross Country trip as we passed through Cortez. Stop!! Really. I've been to hundreds of Mexican restaurants in my time. THIS IS A TREASURE! The service was great. The food outstanding, all of it! And it was spotlessly clean. Wish we were locals. I want to try the whole menu!! read more

After hiking and driving through Mesa Verde, we were starving and started looking for food. 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. read more

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My friend and I stopped here for lunch during a road tripping our way to Telluride. The minute we walked in we were greeted with friendliness. The restaurant is super cute and makes you feel like you are nestled somewhere in Mexico! I ordered the chicken tostado with rice and beans. The portion size was generous and the meal was super flavorful. We made a great decision to stop here and enjoy lunch! read more

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Great service and delicious food. It is in the heart of old Cortez, Colorado. The restaurant was decorated well read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Chile Rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Sooo good. Second best chili relleno in my life. Server is fun and friendly. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Sooo good! Second best chili relleno I've had in my life. Server had a great attitude and is a great guy. - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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Classic family run Mexican restaurant. Very clean, dark woodwork. The mole sauce is quite good and the tacos pastor were perfect. Fajitas were good but serving was way too big. YMMV :) Local beer on tap and Mexican beer in bottles. read more

We have been traveling across the southwest for a while-- This is the best Mexican food I've ever had in my sweet life. Why are people not BUSTING DOWN THE DOORS to eat here? Perfect family sit down, staff was very nice and attentive. My spouse ordered the Carnitas taco and it was so good- he got another. Margaritas are big too. 10000/10 would go again. read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Pollo Loco - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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

Food was okay, bartenders paid little attention to their jobs, well they did for regulars but I had to ask several times for a beer, menu, etc... there are other places in Cortez you can go & NOT be ignored!!! read more

Friendly, fast service and gourmet food. They pay attention to the detail. This is not your average Mexican restaurant read more

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Ordered a chimichanga which has always been a fried burrito. Received flat round layered beef and tortillas covered with cheese and lots of lettuce. Very strange. Was told they are different in Texas. No apology. Would not return read more

While I didn't see cheese enchiladas on the menu, they made them for me. I also had the crispy chile rellenos which were excellent. Service was great too. read more

Very fast and friendly service! The margaritas were huge and delicious. We started with the chorizo queso--it was packed with flavor and absolutely hit the spot. I ordered the fried chile relleno, and it was amazing--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Would definitely go back. read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Chile rellenos. - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

My water tasted like cleaning supplies. I couldn't even drink it. They delivered chips and salsa. We placed our order. While waiting for our food, they said - oh did you want a bowl of cheese dip too? Sure. Mind you this was after we ordered and we did not request it. When we got the bill, we were charged for queso and I was also charged for enchilada sauce. Doesn't enchilada sauce come with the enchilada? I shouldn't have to pay extra for that. The food wasn't very good and not worth the price charged. read more

Excellent food, service & atmosphere. Especially this Memorial Day weekend when so often it was hard to find a good restaurant. I had carne asada with great tortillas, beans, and guac. My partner had the veggie burrito. Both came fast and are delicious. Highly recommend Gustavo's!" In Cortez CO read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Veggie burrito - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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That was the best burrito I have ever had, I would strongly recommend this to anyone. Be aware that the servers do not speak english well.

Delightful. Those of you who know good Mexican food know it is served in a place with a menu almost 2 feet tall wrapped in a durable plastic. My husband and I are both from Texas, so we know our way around some Mexican food. This was some of the best we have ever had. Please take time to stop in. It's family run and wonderful! Every employee we spoke to was kind, polite, and attentive. We will go back any time we can travel east to get there! read more

Highly recommended. We ate here a year ago for lunch while staying in Mesa Verde - it was one of the only places open. We didn't have high expectations- but it was fabulous. So good that this year, we're nearby, and we made a special effort to eat here again. It doesn't disappoint. Friendly service, nice Mexican atmosphere. Warm chips, zesty salsa with a kick, and scrummy flavorful guacamole with bits of onion and tomato inside. Spouse got his usual - chile verde, and I'm having a chicken burrito with a side of green chile sauce. Burrito is ginormous; the red sauce inside is tangy, and there are pieces of corn and Lima beans in the beans. Spouse says the chile verde is as good as he remembers it. It's not classic American Mexican - which is a huge plus. Yum! read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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great !! food and service !!the plate was pretty as well as full of flavors i love this restaurant read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - dinner combo plate is a work of art all for under 20$$ so yummy and great service too would definitely recommend this place - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Great food, great service, and a huge variety of entrees. Very accommodating for our party of 11. read more

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Ordered a combination meal for 14 bucks. They asked me if I wanted red or green sauce on it. I told him green sauce and then they asked me if I wanted my chili now crispy or soft. I said crispy when the bill came they tacked on an extra three dollars not good business practice. read more

The food was good. I ordered the 3 street tacos-Baja fish. It was quite tasty. There was three different sauces on them. One had a coleslaw vibe. The food was great but the restroom was really gross. I am not sure what I accidentally stepped in but I'm pretty sure it was vomit because it smelled like vomit. And I honestly think it didn't get cleaned up the entire time I was there and I even witnessed workers go and use the bathroom too which I was hoping they'd get someone to clean it. Plus our table was super wobbly. The host knew too and I thought he'd sit us at another table or give us something to put under the leg but that didn't happen either. So initial impressions-not good HOWEVER the tacos were yummy. read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Baja tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

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Fantastic food. Beans were perfectly spicy. Food was ready fast. Horchata was delicious. Would eat here again

We had the chimichanga special. I had the carnitas with it. It was delicious. My wife had the shrimp dish which was amazing. The Gustavo's margarita was a must. Service was very polite and great. The water even gave us ice for our cooler to take the leftovers home. Great place. read more

We drove through Cortez and stopped here for a quick bite. We were shocked how good it was. So so friendly, food was amazing, margarita was amazing...if ever we come through this town again it's a must stop. Highly recommend the crispy Chile Relleno. Thank you for everything Gustavos! read more

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Stopped into Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant in Cortez, Colorado for lunch today. The meal was beyond amazing! My husband had the Enchilada Mole and I had the Baja Fish Street Tacos. The entree presentation was so visually appealing and the flavors were unique and absolutely delicious! Service was really great too! We absolutely enjoyed our lunch and highly recommend! read more

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2.5 stars... Promptly seated in a newer section of this roadside joint and chips & salsa quickly followed...somewhat local (Ska) beer on tap, Mexican logger...cold and refreshing...my bride had the margarita. We split the guac and nachos..the former cool and creamy, served with more chips, and the latter covered with cheese and seasoned ground beef...the only outlier was the nachos included seasoned potato, different! Ambiance was roadside strip mall, prices were above expectation, and service was average. read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Nachos and guac - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Great service! Delicious food. Nice place to stretch out and take our kids during a road trip!

This place serves more authentic Mexican food even though the menu seems very familiar to America. The food does taste authentic. I ordered takeout and the staff was nice and we got our food at a timely manor. The food tasted great the enchiladas were very flavorful. I recommend to have mole sauce with your food. The sauce taste slightly spicy and has a rich savory chili and chocolatey flavor. read more

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On our way to purgatory, and made a stop here, definitely worth it. Food was delicious I got the green chili burrito, delicious. Definitely worth trying out read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Green chili burrito - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Food was fantastic and so was the service! We ordered what they recommended and were so glad!!

We were seated quickly when we walked in. Our server came over right away with complimentary chips and salsa (had a nice little kick to it!) and got our drink order. We chose the fajitas for two with chicken and shrimp, out of four protein options. It took awhile to get our food, but our server kept us with full glasses of water, and plenty of chips and salsa while we waited. We found it a little odd that she brought out the tortillas and our plates of rice and beans, guac and sour cream quite awhile before the steaming platter of meat, onions, peppers, and mushrooms arrived. The other things were already cold by the time the platter arrived. Not a huge deal, just weird to have so much time in between. The portions were plentiful, the chicken tender, and shrimp big and juicy. The mushrooms were my favorite veggie on the platter. I thought everything tasted great, but my husband felt the dish lacked flavor. read more

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The service was amazing. Ask them for recommendations and absolutely try the lemon pie. The hatch enchilada stack is amazing but so was every other dish we had. Well worth it!!! IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!! read more

Food was excellent. Ordered the Fajitas for two so much food and more than enough to share. Great flavor and the sides delicious. Guacamole is so good and glove the salsa. Service was great with a smile. Ambiance. Cute Mexican decor no frills great food. Ohhh and the Cadillac margarita. Whoa. So good. Great way to end a day from Mesa Verde. read more

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Excellent chili relleno Excellent service Very good place to eat! found this place on yelp and stopped in while visiting the area read more

The mole was the best we have had from Zihauatanejo to Canada to Costa Rica. The Chile Releno was a bit greasy, but the cheese inside was smooth and tasty. The Tamale was spiced with red Chile throughout the pork and the masa. No sauces on either the Releno or Tamale. Probably would stick with the mole next time. read more

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Perfect portions, great taste, and excellent service. Ambiance of the building could use some help with updating. But I was there to eat and eat I did. Liked it so much we went back twice during our trip. Rock on! read more

I try not to give a 1-Star unless the place is atrocious and our lunch was a bummer. Here's are the reasons this place truly deserves just 1-STAR: 1) Food was so bad- had to spit it out after gagging on it. Also someone else spit their mouthful of food out in the women's bathroom sink. 2) Portions of said gross food were very small compared to any other Mexican restaurant I have ever been to 3) Waitress was at the front door when we walked in and instead of greeting us she spun away did a 180 and wandered off. The manager had to come Out and direct her to seat us. 4) Prices were very high for food that fails to even pass as mediocre with small portions. 5) The food is not authentic Mexican- the food is an insult to the Mexican culture Ever had a meal so bad, that you remember it in dread detail for several years to come? Visited at noon on 7/7/21. Waitress right out front when we entered, BUT instead of greeting us as we were all right there, she turned her back onus, and decided to wander around the restaurant doing chores- anything besides acknowledging we were waiting to be there. It was clear that seating us was her last priority to the point, that eventually the manager had to come out from the back to direct her to seat us. The waitress was a brat. Service was average. To say something nice here- it was a hot day and I was very dehydrate, and the servers were nice and brought me a few refills of ice tea, which I very much appreciated. That was the only good experience there though. Ordered a plate of enchiladas- $17. CRAZY OVERPRICED. Also small portions- like noticeably small. Another local Yelp review complained about Gustavo's changing to small portion sizes. The enchiladas were served in a small oval ramekin to make it look fancy instead it looked like a child sized portion. Regardless I wrote the review because the food was gross, otherwise I may not have been mad enough to bother. FYI We officially moved to town today, and signed the paperwork for our home, so today we officially became "locals". Until today I had looked forward to eating at Gustavo's; however, from now on, I will probably wince whenever I drive by it on Main St. because of our sickening experience. ORDERED A HATCH CHILI ENCHILADA PLATE TO SHARE: At first glance before the first bite the enchiladas visually looked good; HOWEVER: the meat was mostly grizzle all covered in sauce. At one point I took a bite of grizzle which was literally inedible. I gagged on it because I could not swallow the slimy glob, and while choking I had to fish the nasty glop out of my throat to stop choking. The previous bites had been grisly as well, and I was hoping for some edible meat bites. After grossly gagging my wife said that she had stopped eating before me because after a few bites she saw the meat was just disgusting- grizzly and chewy. Also ordered a $14 margarita, which was also small and mediocre more like a $2 Monday Margarita night drink. Definitely NOT the fancy drink described on the menu. And I should mention, that the hatch chili was spiny- it seemed like every bit of the peppers were used just like the meat included parts you do not eat or serve. Tasted like the skin and the stem were left in. The margarita tasted cheap And watered down. After choking we both examined the gloppy grizzle. My wife looked at me and said "This is bad". She stop eating after a few bites. It is embarrassing to have to spit food out on your plate because you cannot swallow it and you don't want to either. WARNING- DISGUSTING BATHROOM EXPERIENCE DETAILS: Before leaving my wife went to use the restroom. While washing her hands as the water ran from the faucet sink it caused food that someone had apparently spat down the drain to pop up, and o start floating around in the clogged sink. Not sure what was going on here, BUT apparently I was not the only customer spitting out food (although spitting food out in a sink is weird with a toilet and trash can available). What I do not get is why this place has a good rep, and mostly good reviews. Something does not add up. Even if the food wasn't awful it was again super overpriced with small portions. If I had to make a wild guess it would be- new very bad management, BUT for all I know this is the way it's always been. The only good thing I can say is that the next time I eat out some place decent- I will appreciate it all the more. I am really glad that most all Mexican diners, food carts, and even food courts serve far better food. read more

Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Crazy small portions: just a few chips in this pic. You can tell how few chips there are when the tiny plastic ramekins dwarf the chips. - Mexican Near Me - Cortez, Colorado