Walking into Frida's Cantina feels like stepping into a vibrant tribute to Frida Kahlo: bold…read morecolors, playful touches, and just enough edge to set the tone for a fun night out. The service? Dialed in. Attentive without hovering, and genuinely helpful when navigating their very tempting margarita menu. I went all in with both the Mamasita and Papasita...no regrets. Creative, well-balanced, and dangerously easy to sip. Chips came out warm and freshly fried (always a good sign), and the sizzling queso hit that perfect salty, melty note you hope for but don't always get. The avocado stuffed with shrimp starter was a standout: fresh, colorful, and a nice lighter contrast before diving into the mains. And speaking of mains... the Seafood Diablo absolutely delivered. Packed with shrimp, fish, mussels, and squid, and finished with just the right amount of heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming the flavors. If you're in Durango and want something that's a little more lively than the usual lineup, this place brings both personality and flavor. Definitely worth a stop.

Tamales with red and green sauce, and rice plate…read more Crispy tacos one carne asada, chicken, shrimp Their chips and red salsa are sooo delicious! Yumm Yumm Yumm Yumm Yumm Yumm Yummy Yumm

Try the steak tacos. Also the birria. The wait staff are…read morereally nice and helpful. Shay was very helpful in making recommendations. She was lovely. The location is perfect in the city center and near the train

The atmosphere was rough from the beginning. The heat was on blast but the front door was open and…read moreit was 45 out. We were seated in a corner by the door and went from hot to cold throughout our meal. It also took 15 minutes with no waiter before we had to go ask the host who we order from. The food was marginal at best, especially considering the price and size of the plate. Very disappointed after seeing so many great reviews about this place.

I love eating here. The food is so healthy and valued priced…read more I particularly love the prickly pear margarita

The bar upstairs seemed nice, but the food was meh. We ordered the nachos with the extra vegetables…read moreand the steak. It was fine, but not anything amazing.

Great food and service! They give you salsa that actually has some heat. I've had lots of Chili…read moreRellenos before but never had a Chili Crispy until now...wow!

Very good food! I was surprised by how well the food was seasoned! The steak, the mushrooms...!…read more Every person at our table was happy. We're still talking about it and will definitely be back on our next trip to Durango!

So...Bland bland bland. I was hoping for more of authentic taste because the salsa and chips were…read morefresh and the rice was good when the waitress brought my dish. I ordered the Burrito Colorado and it was a disappointment. The meat in the chile was tough, the chile colorado was more of a guisado than chile. I think I ordered wrong. Service was great and the ambiance was nice. I'm bummed that I took chance and came up with blandness.

Can't give anything hiring than 2 stars. Solely because my food came out with a LONG piece of hair…read morein it!! I immediately let the manager know, and he decided to comp a few of the drinks to make up for the value of the meal with the hair in it. Overall, I don't think this was enough compensation. I would've preferred taking off a huge discount for the entire meal. I was also searching for the waiter a few times for refills and extra items we needed. They seemed a little short staffed.

One thing that Durango does not have is a lack of pizza or taco restaurants and Taco Libre is…read moreeasily one of the better ones. Fast casual restaurant with a fun indoor seating area with various versions of Mexican wrestlers on display. We went with the shrimp, chicken, and steak tacos and my only complaint was their size as you need to adjust your seating to be able to get one of these in your mouth. Chips and salsa are solid with a salsa consisting of grilled chilis and spices. The Michelada was a nice surprise arriving with a spicy fruit roll-up straw and was great. Their margaritas lineup is fantastic with a list of unique and tasty combos. Service was quick as we had barely sat down when our food was starting to arrive at the table.

Cute spot and a good variety of menu items. Service was friendly and quick. The pozole was good but…read morenot great, it did not come out very warm. The quesabirria was very good, and I would order it again. Carne asada tacos were great, chicken tacos not so good as the chicken was pretty hard/tough. Overall, not bad, but not great.

We are so grateful for Sadie and the kitchen team who managed to serve lunch to a family of 30 on…read morevery short notice! The New Mexico flavors and friendly hospitality are second to none. The appetizers, the green and red chile dishes were so flavorful and of excellent portions. The Margaritas also really hit the spot! Make sure to save a little room for the generous basket of scrumptious sopaipilla pastries. Poke a little hole in the center of the little hand pie and fill it up with honey. It's the perfect dessert! We will revisit Gazpacho the next time we are in Durango and promise to give Sadie advance notice for our large group. Be sure to ask for Sadie. She is the kindest, friendliest most patient, best server we have ever met! Applause! Applause! Applause!

Mountain town restaurants are funny places as some make their revenue from their food and others…read moretheir location. Our meal at Gazpacho was interesting, but overall tasty. The steak fajitas were decent and the kids meals were OK. Service was responsive to concerns and when adjustments were made, was reflected in increased prices to the bill. There are better options in this area for Mexican food if that's what you're craving.

My husband had a salmon with lentils dish that he said was one of the best restaurant meals he has…read morehad ever. I had pea risotto with oyster mushrooms and mint- it also comes with pancetta but I am vegetarian. It was amazing. So was the kale salad. We are only in Durango for two days but we are coming back tomorrow!

We loved this restaurant so much we went there twice. This restaurant is farm to table and it is…read morelocated in Old Town Durango. The food is great! The service could not be better. I had the Mushroom Burger with Gruyere. On another day I had the Chicken Caesar Sandwich both were very yummy! They have a nice wine list. You must give this restaurant a try.

I never thought I will enjoy Mexican food. As far as Durango, Colorado…read more This is a kind of Mexican Cantina. Would a big bar and lots of tables. Just a right thing for a Mexican family. The food was great. I had queso fundido, chorizo, and believe me. It was great. As the main dish, I had a web burrito with carne asada en Red sauce, and I had a Michelada following the best Mexican recipe Extremely good place with affordable prices, and selling what it's offering. Real. Good Mexican Food. So now you know, there's a very good place with the best Mexican food in Durango, Colorado

They are located in a strip, so there is plenty of parking…read more My husband asked if our pups could be with us on the patio in their pup stroller and we were told we could. They were tired from the day and zipped into their stroller so they could only see out the front and had a cozy bed where they were soon snoozing fitfully. We were seated in their patio area which is shaded by solar panels. So cool! We soon had waters, chips and salsa and our menus to decide. The salsa had a wonderful hit of heat. The staff was welcoming and helpful. We placed our orders. My daughter chose two Camarones tacos that had grilled shrimp, corn tortilla, lettuce, onions, cilantro and salsa. She also got one Carne Asada taco that had grilled beef, corn tortilla, lettuce, onions, cilantro and salsa. She said the meat was delicious and the toppings were super fresh. My husband chose the Fajita Taco Salad with chicken, the salad had onions, peppers, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. He really liked the crunchy shell and the salad was tasty. I chose the L.A. Quesabirria Tacos. It came with 3 tacos on corn tortillas and consumé for dipping. The tacos were filled with melted Monterrey jack cheese, onions and cilantro. It was decadently delicious. I would come back.

Awesome food and awesome service. Their burritos are enormous, and their salads are great.read more

Zia is our go to place when visiting Durango. Always good, always fresh, excellent choices with…read morefriendly staff when you want to try something new. Plus its affordable!!