Very busy place and ok food, stood in line for 20 min and then waited for another 10 for my selection. Not sure I would classify it as a taqueria due to the wait times. read more

Wahoo, grilled fish tacos. House style. Flour tortillas..Don't think twice, it's the bee's knees.

Descent fats food at Durango prices... I don't wanna say this place was bad but I got overrated chipotle vibes

Appreciate this location's idea to expand and have an upper floor that meets the needs of people who not only want to eat but also want to connect with conversation, by playing trivia, having a cocktail, or working with WiFi, but unfortunately the upstairs seems to be turning into yet another dining experience for parents who want to be on their phones while their kids use eating-out as recess. Maybe Zia can get creative to help curb this problem so it's an inclusive space for everyone and meets the intended goals of the space. read more

Quick, delicious, lots of variety with filling and sizes - the "baby burrito" is a normal sized burrito, affordable, friendly staff. Decent horchata - more bubble gum than cinnamon and very sweet. The North Main Street location has a solid bar upstairs and a sweet upstairs patio. read more

Excellent food made from fresh ingredients with speed and great service. Zia is a Durango institution for a reason. It's just great food!

Everything local made everything delicious! I guess my favorite food was the chips, funny enough! I bought some to take home. The local sodas were a special treat, and the cookies!!!! Their chocolate chip cookie was outstanding, lots of cinnamon and chewy! The wedding cookie was the biggest ever, and the butter really shines through in that one. I also got two tacos, and one would have been plenty. A side of rice and refried beans with a little extra cilantro and lime juice was simple and delicious. Hope to stop by again someday! read more

Awesome, tasty food. Be ready to specify options since you can have it how you want. We had Baja style fish tacos, giant nacho plate, and just plain tacos were yummy. read more

The ultimate place to take a family of picky eaters. As long as they will eat Mexican food this is a restaurant that will cater to everyone's likes. Ok so it is fast food. But it is not a chain, it is a locally owned restaurant that makes thier food from scratch every day. The ingredients are fresh and many are locally sourced. Beef from local ranches ect. So it's a build your own burrito idea kinda like chipotle but WAY better. This food won't leave you hurting. And yes I would say its healthy. Beef, chicken or vegetarian, hot or mild it's all here, And tastes great. So weather you are in a rush, or just want it "your way" Zia will be a stop you won't regret. read more

Whites trying to cook Mexican food. Who puts beans and rice in a taco? The carne asada was gross.

Zia is amazing! They catered our welcome dinner for 95 guests for my sons wedding. My son lived in Durango for 10 years, often eating at Zia Taqueria. Rosie and her staff were so great!! The food was delicious, the service was incredible! Working with Rosie and her staff (especially Carly) was great as they made suggestions that were knowledgeable and appreciated! This dinner was very important to us and Zia delivered! In todays world where there are so many diet restrictions, all 95 of our guests were well fed! Thank you!!! Rhonda R read more

It's a bit like Chipotle, and locals will tell you it's better. The problem? NO QUESO! What Mexican restaurant doesn't have queso? And the bowl size was so tiny. I was pleased with my food overall. The bowl was good, and the steak and rice and black beans all tasted fresh and were seasoned the right amount. Just not enough food! And oh my goodness the guac... the GUAC. Brown. Brown guac. No, this is not a typo at all. I love me some good guac, and when I saw this guac, I nearly cried. It was like one of those salad bars you see at a pizza restaurant where you know everything has been sitting there since the dawn of time. Come on now! Add queso, and don't be lazy with your guac! read more

I was sort of tired after a long drive to Durango and wanted a quick byte for dinner - this Mexican place was close by so gave it a shot. I wanted something simple, that is what I ordered and that's what I got - a veggie rice bowl with mild sauce. Simple but decent. No Jazz. Nothing sumptuous. It was a little low on salt (but I personally like less salt so wasn't a problem) and not fascinatingly tasty. On second thoughts, I should probably have asked for medium or spicy sauce. My wife ordered hers with Mango Habanero sauce which she liked. The place's got simple ambience, nothing trendy. Food quantity is decent but not big. Kids menu is available. No table service, you stand in a line, order food to your liking. Not expensive, under $10 per person (without soft drinks). Seating is limited and everything was taken by 6.30 p.m. Parking is available in outside plaza, but limited. Yet, there was a big line of customers waiting to order, which vouches for its reputation. If I ever visit Durango again, I would definitely go back here for a byte. read more

Zia Cantina - Veggie Rice Bowl - with chips and mild sauce - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Great little lunch spot in Durango, CO. Lots of health meal choices, including different beers (yes, for breakfast!). Service and food was awesome, restaurant was also nice and COVID controls were in place. Will be back next time we're in Durango... read more

Fresh, customizable, fast Mexican cuisine. Some of the most convenient healthy food you can find in Durango. Sometimes I wish ~some of the dishes had more spice, but taste is different for each individual! Many vegan and vegetarian options, although I'm really hoping they come out with Beyond Meat crumbles or the like to cater to their vegan patrons. I feel like it could really expand their business and give it some leverage. :) read more

Zia Cantina - vegan bowl with lettuce mix, mild salsa, onions, cilantro, pico de Gallo. - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

I was in Durango for work and was looking for a quick and good lunch place when Zia Taqueria popped up on the Yelp radar. Here they have some of the most appealing fish tacos of all time. I had the grilled Mahi Mahi tacos with Mango Habanero salsa and liked them so much I had them again for lunch the next day. Very appealing assembly-line style (like Chipotle) with great looking ingredients. Mom 'n' Pop feel with a very polished, yet homemade product. The quality of the ingredients here is undeniable. Huge filet pieces of fish in my tacos. How I would make fish tacos at home, sparing no fish. Great slaw, pico, amazing Mango Habanero salsa. Everything looks right. Not dirt cheap, but not expensive. 8.50 buys you 2 tacos and I was completely full and content by the end of lunch (both times). A must-try for lunch if you are passing through town. Blows Wahoo's Fish Taco out of the water. read more

This is an updated version of chipotle. They had many more options with many ways to customize your salad, taco or burrito.

The food is not very good and the staff are pretty nice they have scammed us multiple times when we ask for food such as chicken on my burrito they only put 2 pieces of chicken and I asked for more and they said it would cost more. Don't recommend if traveling through durango. read more

Healthy choices. All natural non gmo. Not always easy to eat clean when traveling but this place sure does help that dilemma. Grilled fish tacos read more

Wow great stuff. Good, fried fish tacos and multiple salsas to try = ecstatic me. We had 2 plates and. Beer for ~$16. Perfect read more

Ordered online and it was ready when we arrived....but not as Ordered. Missing ingredients and sauces we included in the order. The Burrito also had very little meat. I would not go again unless I could be there watching them make it to order. read more

My wife and I were going on vacation and I added Zia to my list of places to visit when in Durango. We arrived at the restaurant on Main Ave 30 minutes before the opened. We went in and an employee said they would open at 11am and to come back. So that was our plan, however Tim, the owner, came out and made sure we were good to go. He is a super friendly guy and gave us some great hiking tips. We came back and were one of their first customers of the day. We had the ceviche on a tostado and a fish salad (Special of the day). When we got our food there were a bunch of salsa's that were all very good and some really amazing such as the Mango and cream based one. The atmosphere was super friendly and all the food looked fresh. Tim said most of it is sourced locally and they are opening another shop in another part of town. I highly recommend you try their food. read more

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Yummy!!! Normally I can't finish my food at a restaurant but I couldn't stop eating mine here. It was so yummy! The ingredients were fresh and local. The quantity was more than enough! They have many different options for meats and veggies. Fun casual place. It is chipotle style but 100x better. Chipotle doesn't even compare. read more

Zia Cantina - Chicken quesadilla and two salad bowls. One with all veggies and the other with beef. Quac was good! - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Food is fantastic, very authentic and very tasty food!! Very fast service, similar to a moes lay out. read more

Zia Cantina - Monday special enchiladas! - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Local version of Chipotle. Not being a fan of the Chipotle model, I didn't really enjoy the burrito. It wasn't great and it wasn't bad either. If you like Chipotle then this is the place for you! read more

Good horchata. Barbacoa is too tangy for my taste but overall things are decent. Ordering style is via a counter like chain restaurants. Staff are friendly. read more

This place is just okay. It's basically Durango's answer to a Chipotle Grill.... which is actually better than Zia. The food and prices were okay. Specifically: 1. The steak burrito was pretty good. 2. The fish tacos were overcooked. 3. The salsa was good, but the guacamole is bland. 4. The margarita was not that great. 5. The mexican wedding cookie was good, but it was $1 for one cookie. We would go back, just because there aren't that many options in Durango. But - frankly - if Zia were in a larger city like Phoenix or Denver, it probably wouldn't survive. read more

An excellent breaded deep fried fish burrito. I had it Baja style. Nice. My friend taught me a truck on getting a bowl/salad. You get alit more food if you get it to go But don't tell anyone. Lol read more

Consistently good food occasionally a little loud. Nice customer service and food is consistently good for the price and quantity. The nacho place could serve 4 easily read more

It's ok. Great atmosphere. I probably will order the bowl or burrito next time. Margarita are pre made.

Same Zia's but this is the South location! Very convenient for the other side of town especially since the original location is so far north. This Zia has the same layout as the original but it seems to be a bit brighter and more inviting, possibly because one entire wall is made of windows so there is a lot of natural light. I tried the salad bowl this time which was very yummy; I had the green chile pork added on top, and they give you rice, beans and as much salsa as you want. You can add guacamole for less than a dollar too which is legit considering Chipotle charges almost $2 per scoop. Staff was very friendly, I'd definitely come back! Go Zia! read more

Zia Cantina - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Reasonably priced and nice menu, but food was lacking flavor. It really felt like a slightly modified Chipotle. My fish tacos were overloaded with tomatoes and it was all I could taste. I don't know that I would return. read more

Normally, I like to go into detail with my reviews and share all the nitty-gritty, but I feel like is one of those places that's just really good. It doesn't need a long fancy review. The Mexican food my friends and I got was all fresh, tasted great, and I thoroughly enjoyed my horchata to wash it all down. If you are in the area, I suggest coming here at least once during your stay. Trust me on this one. read more

As a local, I 've had Zia dozens of times over the years and it's always fresh and hot. The employees are dedicated and many have been there for 5-10 years+. Even when the line is out the door, don't be discouraged, it moves quick- strike up a convo with a local for the best menu items! read more

Yum! The food is fresh and the sodas are local. I am a coke fan but their cola is great. The restaurant is clean and stylish but you won't suspect it from the front. read more

Zia Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Good customer service and a pleasant, casual atmosphere, but just above-average food. The portions were big, though! We enjoyed the margaritas and beer selection. Definitely a more thrifty option than the breweries on the town's Main Street. read more

3.5-4 stars. Great place to pick up a quick order. Very good affordable mex food. The mini burrito, which isn't mini, and taco salad. Has daily specials too. read more

GREAT affordable fast healthy-ish food. I ate here twice while roadtripping in the area, and loved it both times. I would (and hopefully will) definitely come here again! Wish they had more locations! read more

Our first time at Zia Taqueria...recommended by Residence Inn staff for the best Mexican Food in town! Liz gave excellent suggestions & Ella just took our money with a smile! read more

Zia Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Family and I stopped by for dinner and left very satisfied. From the minute we entered for dinner, we were greeted and treated well. All our questions were answered and we were made to feel at home. For dinner, we had the Baja and wahoo fish tacos, the nachos with barbacoa, and chips with guacamole. The tacos were not only packed with flavor but also with substance. I could barely eat my two and this guy can eat. The chips were tasty and we loved the guacamole. My daughter had the nachos with barbacoa and she loved them. For a girl that does not like Mexican food, that is saying something. I know that people will compare this establishment to chipotle but I feel like that's an insult to this gem that far outshines competition. Good spot for good eats. read more

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