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.

While traveling, we stopped in with my family. It. Was. Busy. But a short wait, given the crowd…read more All our entrees were delicious - tacos al pastor, chicken enchiladas, kids' tacos, etc. And the red sauce on the enchiladas was among the best I have ever had: sweetness of tomatoes, spiciness of the chiles, and plenty of it, too. Just a quick heads-up: If you're not from the West, the salsa will likely be a little spicier than you're used to. Ours was. There was also a slaw "salsa" served that we were unaccustomed to, but it was a good change of pace. My only regret - not getting a margarita because we were driving.

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.

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.

Went here on 6/10/26. First time here. We got there about 1130 and we were the first ones in the…read morebuilding but it did pick up while we were there. The staff was so friendly and attentive. Made sure we had everything we needed. The food was so good and so flavorful. My entire family loved it. The fried ice cream was delicious. Thank you.

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!

The food was delicious. I ordered a Super Burrito, large portions, you get what you pay for. Staff…read moreis always welcoming, quick, and attentive. The ambiance is nothing unique yet it is comfortable.

Came in about an hour before closing, had one of the best chimichangas I've ever had. Rice and…read morebeans were tasty. Wife had the Santa Fe salad and really liked it. Good service, good food, recommended.

Wow wow wow!!! We went here at least four times in our week and a half stay in Durango. Street…read moretacos, volcano, and sope were delicious! Never thought of a sopailla built like a tostada! We loved it and the Bloody Mary was fantastic too!

Went here on 6/8/26. First time here. Came for lunch. Ordered burritos for the kids and adults…read more Great theme. A lot of seating. Patio in front and back. Staff was very friendly. Food was good.

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.

Personable and knowledgeable staff. We reserved a table for…read more2 at 6 on a Saturday and were seated at a nice table right up front by the window. The beer and wine menus are really large and have a great variety. We had the burger and Cubano which both were great.

I've been coming to this restaurant since it opened. The bartender gave the worst service I've ever…read morehad here. The bearded man in the blue apron did FA. I had to get up twice to get the bartender's attention, interrupting his fun time with other clients. The music was apparently the GM's playlist and after asking twice to change it ( sounded like what the chefs were listening to before service) was told no. Not the vibe of El Moro, more like Ska. Really disappointed. PS any air conditioning?

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.

To live in Durango is to LOVE Zia - "fast food" but mostly local ingredients and consistently…read moredelicious. Everyone I know eats there minimum once a week, including myself. Zia feeds this town and we love you!!!

You get 7 grains of rice and 4 individual beans and a sliver of protein. TOTAL RIP OFFread more