Food and service were awesome, totally recommend this place. Only down fall was the car hop told me…read morethe soda was flat.

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.

I visited here for the first time. I'm very impressed with the owners, the atmosphere and the…read moreabsolute caring about the guests experience. I think the menu is great and the food tasty

This is not a sandwich shop. They have new owners and it is an Irish sit down restaurant…read more There was no name change so it was very misleading for us We had the White Witch Sandwich that was not that good it was a panini with two slices of processed turkey and some gooey orange cheese.

Really enjoyed the elk burger here, was perfectly cooked and delicious. Hand cut fries were just…read moreright, really enjoyed my meal here.

In general our lunch was good. We all ordered different meals: I had pick 2 with 1/2 Harvest…read moreSandwich and cup of French Onion Soup. The sandwich was crunchy as I like with fresh pita bread. My soup was very heavy on onions and extremely light on broth. Our server had a difficult time entering a few changes on the order which made it a slow process. When I added a side order of fries was difficult for him to realize I wanted 3 things. Finally he said it would be an extra charge which was fine with me. I'm assuming he was new and struggling with the device. Drinks came out after our food.

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!

We stopped by here on our way to Mesa Verde, and I would highly recommend you stop here if you're…read morein the area and looking for a delicious meal. Parking was super easy. They have a decent amount of tables inside. The vibes are so fun with good music and decor. The had Diet Coke and the brew was great!! For my meal, I got the shredded chicken flautas, and they were SO good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I also really liked their rice. My SIL got the carne asada, and that felt like the star of the show to me. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal. My husband got the steak, and it came out a little underdone. They took it back and cooked it a little longer for him when he asked. If you're wanting red meat, I'd say to go for the carne asada instead of the steak. Overall, super great experience especially for a road trip meal. I'd go back for sure!!!

We looked for a lunch spot via Yelp on our way home from Telluride…read more Yelp did it again. Loungin' Lizard will be our go to every time we pass through Cortez in the future. We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the bartenders and told to sit wherever we liked. We found a nice booth off to the side of the bar area. Our server Patrick stopped by the booth and pointed us to the food menu in the chalkboard. We also had another server but I didn't catch her name. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered the special for the day. A green chili Rueben & fries. Wow, this sandwich was so delicious! What a creative combination of flavors. Even the slaw in the Rueben included the green chilis. The fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the spicy BBQ pulled pork tacos. He said the tacos were amazing and the flavors were off the charts. They were topped with a slaw and pickles. The side of "tortilla chips" had a dusting of a very flavorful spice. Not sure what it was but very tasty. Looking over the menu, this restaurant has some very creative dishes. We can't wait to stop by again! My husband ordered

Great stop in Cortez, friendly staff, good beers and tasty foods. Blackened shrimp were cooked to…read moreperfection and chicken chili just spicy enough.

In town for a week,this was the 1st stop the morning after..what a great choice! Initially loved…read morethe temperature of the room and the decor of vintage cars in the wall. Was greeting by the sweetest,kindest and knowledgeable waitress by the name of Denise. The food was incredibly delicious and love the fact they have à la carte choices to choose from. Probably not my last time coming here!!

Cool little local place with good food and quick service. Cortez is not short on great breakfast…read morespots.

Lobby was opened 10 mins late so I stood outside waiting for someone to open the doorread more

Don't buy food from this place they served me 2 salads of rotten/ black goo slime lettuce. Acted…read moreas if I was crazy when I bought them the first salad and held up the rancid lettuce, reluctantly made me another salad, which was also the same, ended up just having to throw away all of it. hopefully I don't get food poisoning from the 2 bites that I ate before I realized that it was not safe to eat. I would't even feed my chickens lettuce that was that nasty!

Stopped by for breakfast on our roadtrip through and would highly recommend this place! All of the…read morewaitresses working breakfast were kind and made sure we weren't forgotten and were taken care of even though we were at a table way in the corner! The food was absolutely amazing and I left extremely satisfied. Plus the vibe in this place is super welcoming and everyone had a smile on their face, workers and customers alike. 10/10

Upon walking in we were greeted enthusiastically and immediately felt welcomed. We had the huevos…read morerancheros and coffee. I joked that I needed a BIG coffee and was rewarded with an extra large cup of coffee. The food was incredible but the highlight was the servers. They were funny, always there to refill and just plain pleasant. They made my day. Thank you ladies! I'll be back if I'm visit Cortez again.

Not much from the outside, but that's how the best places are. Gustavo's was a wonderful find on…read moreour 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!!

This place is AMAZING. The inside of the restaurant is homey and pleasing. I tried this place with…read moremy 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!

This is our all time me favorite Mexican Restaurant In Cortez Colorado Best Margaritas at a good…read moreprice Foods great too Love the Ambience its true Mexico

Excellent food with generous portions. I had a chicken taco and a chicken enchilada. Both were…read morepacked with large pieces of chicken. My wife has a tostada that was huge. My Dish also included beans and rice. The standard chips and salsa accompanied our meals. We would definitely return.