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Great easy-going and an expensive place to grab street tacos. Went here for lunch with my parents…read morewhile visiting Durango and we stop by Lola's place and while we were there, I was able to get a Beer from what seems like the main building and then I was able to go down and grab some tacos from Cuevas - it was fast, super reasonably priced - The lady at the front was nice and my food was great. It was a wonderful atmosphere gorgeous day. What was interesting is there wasn't a lot of people there and I don't think I got a number or anything and she was just like I'll bring it to you and the English was a little bit broken and I thought I miss heard but she insisted that she would bring it out and coming from major cities typically you have a number or a buzzer or something And I didn't get anything so I had no idea what they said wasn't going to come or not and lo and behold about five minutes later she pops up and it's perfect.... It was really nice to slow down and remember that society functions just fine without 1 million gadgets. and that if people say they got you they got you and Durango is one of those towns where they got you

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

Breakfast Burrito

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Carnitas Taco, special chicken tacos, vegetarian panela cheese taco

Taco Libre

3.9(123 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

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Quesabirria Street Taco Pozole

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Nini's Taqueria

4.1(165 reviews)

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Surprising find that was open on Christmas Day! Service was excellent and food was fast, hot and…read moreyummy!

Best barbacoa quesadillas I've ever had!! Service was fast - great outdoor seating area.read more

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Burrito bowl with Barbacoa

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Lola's Place

4.0(42 reviews)

My mom and I stopped in here for coffee and beer while awaiting our room to be ready at the Leland…read moreHouse. It is such a chill environment where time seems to slow down. There are dogs, areas of shade and sun to sit, a full bar and food. They only have drip coffee and cold brew in the afternoons (kind of a bummer), but it was better than nothing. I would've loved to come back to try their breakfast but our flight home was early the next morning. This place is really central to everything and you can walk drive or bike here. Pets are welcome!

Great summer breakfast! Dog friendly patio, plenty of seating, coffee bar, and lots of options for…read morefood. Order at either the outside shack (in back) or at the counter inside. Breakfast is Mexican inspired - tacos, bowls, and quesadillas. We opted for a bowl and a quesadilla. Both were piping hot and very well made. Neither was spicy, but both were full of flavor. Service was great as well! Welcoming and helpful staff. When in Durango, a great choice. N*joy!

Fish tacos

Stay at the Leland House Suites (next door) and get free drink tokens for Lola's Place! You've gotta try our margaritas!

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Our outdoor patio's infrared heaters keep our guests toasty warm all year round!

Mi Ranchito Family Restaurant

4.2(78 reviews)

After a horrible experience at a better know restaurant down the street, we decided to drop into Mi…read moreRanchito, and give them a chance. What a contrast from the previous restaurant we tried to eat at! Mi Ranchito is a "family owner and operated" little Mexican restaurant. The food was tasty, they were accommodating to my needs (vegetarian) and so warm and friendly! It was a wonderful experience! The food was tasty, definitely spicy, filling and of good quality and presentation. I would definitely recommend this little restaurant adjacent to the Durango Silverton RR in Durango. A real little pleasant surprise!

The food was good, friendly service, They are open on Sunday…read morefrom 2 to close. Yelp won't change the hours.

Mi Ranchito Burrito- Bomb!

Taco and relleno plate with papas and beans

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The best street tacos in Durango

Los Amigos Del Sur

3.8(83 reviews)

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On main st and worth venturing in the mall to grab authentic Mexican grub! First margs are fresh…read morewith real lime juice. Tequila selection is over the top. Had tacos and yum! Irene rocks this place. I understand they also do catering.

The owner has great customer service and cares about his customers. He goes out of his way to even…read morevisit them at home when they are sick!!!! A lot of regulars come in to eat. I've had their queso, quesadilla, guacamole, tostadas and their ceviche is off the chain.

Queso Oaxaca

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Tequila's Family Mexican Restaurant

3.9(179 reviews)

0.2 mi

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.

Salsa has a bite to it - perfect!

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As of December 2023.

11th Street Station

4.5(154 reviews)

0.3 mi

11st station was a great find, had multiple food trucks for us to choose from. We got pizza, which…read morewas great, my wife had one of their salads and she really enjoyed it. Indoor and outdoor seating g options, for going in December, it was nice to be able to enjoy the outdoor patio. Great beer selection, have a nice cocktail menu and wine selection. Highly recommend 11th street station if in Durango.

When I arrived in Durango, I was starving! I had just landed and my sister said that we had to go…read moreto 11th Street Station to eat. Lucky for me, they had so many food options from all the food trucks and a bar at the center. I decided to eat at the slider food truck and ordered one fliet mignon slider and the Cajun fries. They give you a buzzer to let you know when the order is ready. During that time, we walked around to some of the other food trucks to check out their menus. We ended up grabbing at table just in time before we experienced torrential rain. Mind you, it had been sunny and 78 degrees just five minutes before and suddenly was freezing. Well, my version of freezing. Finally the buzzer went off and my sister picked up my order. We all shared the Cajun fries because the portion was definitely shareable and they were so good. The filet slider really impressed me! The blue cheese and caramelized onions were the perfect touch. I'll definitely be coming back here next time I'm in Durango!

Chicken strips with Mac and cheese

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Zia Cantina

4.2(336 reviews)

1.8 mi

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.

Baja Fish Tacos

Carnitas tacos with tortilla chips.

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Baja Fish Tacos

Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen

4.0(408 reviews)

We had dinner here on our one evening in Durango. It was fantastic! We ate at the bar and enjoyed…read morechatting with the friendly bartender. My husband loved his Mezcal Margarita! The food, expecially the guacamole, was excellent.

From the moment we walked in, everything at Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen was top-notch. The food was…read moreabsolutely incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Our waitress, Catherine, made the experience even better. She was attentive, friendly, and on point the whole time. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests and loves what she does. Service like hers really elevates the whole dining experience. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back!