As of late May their Mexican food menu is gone. They had great food and was a nice alternative to…read moreSwitchback which left its Southwest cuisine format

4.5/5. Tacos were decent, burrito was excellent!…read more The tortillas tasted great and homemade. My favorite taco was the vegetarian panela cheese taco (packed with flavor!), and least favorite was the chicken special taco...bummer since the chicken tacos were more expensive and only sold in sets of two. We loved the carnitas burrito and the flavor of the meat was excellent. Cute little truck tucked away within cute surroundings perfect for sitting back and relaxing (and maybe grabbing a beer!).

This restaurant closed in 2023. Owners purchased food truck instead. Property now reopened by…read moreFamburger with other location in Durango. Delicious burgers and outdoor seating.

I love it here Food is delicious and I feel so welcome…read more The menu is quite varied Everyone can find some thing super tasty

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!!!

it's the old gnarly tacos. Food is really good still. we…read morewalked right in. There was plenty of seating. They even have a cute little outdoor patio.

Stopped by around 7 PM. Quick and friendly service and yummy tacos. I got the carne asada and adobo…read morechicken tacos. The restaurant seemed pretty empty, but I'm guessing we just beat the dinner rush.

Tacos del Gnar was a fantastic surprise! I wasn't expecting to find tacos this good in a small…read moretown, but everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I ordered the Ahi and Cholo tacos, and both were absolutely delicious. My husband had the Belly, Ahi, and Opry tacos, and he loved every one of them. I also tried the Drippy Mitch. It was the only taco that wasn't my favorite-it just didn't have the traditional chorizo flavor I was expecting. Overall, it was great and would definitely come back. If you're in the area and craving more unique, delicious tacos, this place is well worth a visit!

Amazing tacos! Would drive an extra 100 miles to eat here!…read moreThe selection is great and margaritas are wonderful.

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

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

When at Four Corners, you just have to try Navajo Fry Bread, right? I had heard about it, and…read moredecided we needed to stop here before leaving. Grandma's was closed, but this stand was open. They have quite a lot on the menu for such a small stand, and a lot of options for fry bread. We decided to go with the regular fry bread with cinnamon and sugar. The two ladies inside were friendly and got our order ready quickly. It was nice and fresh as they made it while we waited. It was extremely windy that day, so even though there were tables and seating available, we opted to just eat in the car and head back out on the road. The fry bread was delicious and a wonderful snack!

We were starving and this was the only place around. We saw that tacos there were showing as priced…read moreat $10-12 each from pictures online, which we thought was pricey but were willing to give a chance. We got to the truck and they were $20 a piece, so we added another hour to our trip to go eat at Taco Bell.

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.