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.

Wow!!! Cortez, Co what luck!! Your newest Mexican Restaurant, Agave Azul Taqueria & Bat is a…read morewonderful gem!! I had the Al Pastor burrito, which was absolutely delicious!! When I have to take half my meal home because it's too big to eat, it's a win win, I have lunch the next day . Their salsa bar is all house made salsas which, of the three tried, all were AHHHmazing. The food was fantastic! Prices were good and portion sizes were great. Staff was friendly, and the bar tender, Aldo, made a mean margarita!! I definitely recommend checking the place out. There are so many delicious options on their menu, I can't wait to go back.

I am rating this solely on online order. It was NOT ready although it was supposed to be at 12:20…read morepm- giving them 15 minutes to get the order together. Walked in to say I was there to pickup the ToGo order. He pulls out one and order pad- I said I placed it online. He gets upset acting like it is the problem of computer system. There were not any customers in there so my guess is, he hasn't checked online orders. No apologies, no discount, nothing. Waited an extra 10 minutes to get the food -

Stopped here for a quick lunch on the way to Mesa Verde. The service was great as the staff were…read morevery attentive and fast. They had a salsa with chips that was a bit different but really good. I gor the lunch special seafood enchilada and it was twice the size I expected for a lunch special. It was really good.

Excellent Mexican cuisine - we had small cabbage salad served with chips and salsa, chili verde, &…read morebirria tacos... all flavorful/tasty! We eat Mexican food at least twice a week and we were impressed with the quality of all the food! Service was good, the restaurant was loud & bustling early on a Sunday evening. Colorful Mexican decor. We had enough left overs to reheat the next night. Definitely recommend this restaurant!

Mi Mexico was a great experience, with great food and atmosphere. They had the World Cup on their…read moreTVs when we got there, and the chips and salsa and fajitas were absolutely outstanding. I would highly recommend Mi Mexico for anyone in Cortez.

We are locals. And Dio's Mi Mexico is absolutely the best food in Cortez. Wifey and I went…read moreyesterday again. She had Ceviche, I of course ordered Campechana. Which both this place produces explicable excellence. The owner was present and visiting tables. Which I think is outstanding customer care. And not provided in most establishments these days.

This is our all time me favorite Mexican Restaurant In Cortez Colorado Best Margaritas at a good…read moreprice Foods great too Love the Ambience its true Mexico

Excellent food with generous portions. I had a chicken taco and a chicken enchilada. Both were…read morepacked with large pieces of chicken. My wife has a tostada that was huge. My Dish also included beans and rice. The standard chips and salsa accompanied our meals. We would definitely return.

Pippo's is a local wonder! Smack in the middle of Main Street. You'll see motorcycles, and RV…read morearound. Nice little patio. Just like a diner! Food is fresh, fast, and fabulous! The service is first rate and quick.

Food was decent. Basic diner. I ordered the turkey melt. There were definitely balanced portions…read more Although our waiter was nice I'm disappointed at the service. We came at 1:00pm. There were only two tables occupied and one other occupied with the staffs children. Two of us ordered soda that came flat. Our waiter notified us the carbonation was being fixed and she would bring out different ones. That never happened. We requested mayo 4 times and each time she said okay and left. We never got it. Two of us shared with the other two of our parties drinks. At the end after she took our empty plates she asked if we wanted iced tea to go. Which was nice afterthought but defeated the whole dining experience. We moved to the area and are in search of a go to lunch spot. We will keep trying. This will be a pass for us.

STOP HERE. Tamales, $13 for a half dozen. These are the tamales you've dreamed about. Maybe you…read morehad one years ago somewhere but you haven't been able to find it again? Come here- they're legit. So good. The carne asada tacos were fantastic as well. Nice little attached market will help you stock up on Mexican specialties. Seating is limited.

Hit the brakes and Stop!!!!! Esmeralda has it together in sooo many ways. Do not miss the cool…read moremarket stuff and DEFINITELY get the fresh, hot, and steamy tamales that she makes. The staff is most helpful, the place is neat and clean and the food. Oh the food. You gotta go getchasum yall. We had a house full of company and got 3 dozen assorted tamales and were they amazing? Indeed off the chain and that group mowed them down! Thank you Esmeralda for bringing tastebud joy to all that you serve! With huge appreciation!

Still delicious. I stop here often before or when I leave Durango. Always a option when I want…read moresomething light and tasty.

This is a store that also sells ready hot to eat Mexican food. It's set up more as a store but they…read moredo have very limited seating where you can eat. We've been here a few times when we're in town and I always stop back in on our way home back to Mesa AZ to buy a dozen of her amazing tamales. They have a friendly staff I honestly love supporting their small businesses. This is a must stop in to eat place you won't be disappointed. If you need anything from fresh meat to a hot burrito to go then this is the place