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.

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.

This is a typical New Mexican restaurant (in Colorado). The restaurant was clean and the service…read morewas solid. I had chicken enchiladas with green sauce. It came with beans and rice. Very nice portion! Big chunks of white chicken breast inside. My husband had the shredded pork tacos and they were very moist. My son ordered the mucho grande burrito and it was huge! Everyone liked the food, felt full, and they even brought out free sopapiallas.

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.

Not a huge fan of the food. This is like a Chipotle-style place so you are able to customize your…read moretoppings and fillings. Apparently, they also provide complementary chips with your order which I was not offered. Luckily I still got to try the chips since my partner had the nachos. I had three tacos so I can try different meats and toppings. Not knowing what I wanted to order I took a look at the window area to decide. All of the meats looked good but they lacked flavor. I had the carne asada, the green chile pork, and the al pastor which was one of their specials. They only had one type of cheese not sure what kind it was but I would have rather passed on it since it had an odd taste. I also got three salsas on the side one for each taco. None of them were spicy or very flavorful either. I had the "hot" salsa verde, "medium" traditional Mexican red salsa, and "mild" tomatillo avocado sauce. The al pastor had the most flavor but they ran out and I was one of the first customers in that day. It was one of their specials so not regularly offered on he menu. My partner wanted to order another taco to try it but they said they didn't have anymore and it was not even noon yet so maybe I had leftovers from the day before. The green chile pork was ok but was very mild and tasted more like a stew with tomatoes in the green chile sauce. The green chile sauce lacked green chile flavor but maybe I am use to more spicy green chile coming from New Mexico. The carne asada lacked the most flavor and was disappointing but with the salsa, it made it tolerable. I was not a fan of any of the sauces with it since all were very mild. I was also not a fan of the corn tortillas they use. They have a manufactured store-bought flavor that doesn't even get toasted. My partner asked if they were freshly made the staff replied no. The tortilla chips were good so they must be made from different tortillas. The nachos lacked meat and sauce. I would prefer double meat and melted cheese on it. I do not recommend the nachos at all and would rather have something else for the price. It was also not filling for my partner he would have been better off ordering a burrito. Unfortunately, we probably wont be visiting back as there are other places in town with more authentic Mexican flavors. You also have to bus your own table and place your food in the trash and place the plates, silverware, and cups in a tray. I feel like if we are tipping the staff they should be cleaning up the tables and bussing them instead of the customer.

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!!