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    Beny's Diner

    4.2 (157 reviews)
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    BENY'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast burrito
    Jon L.

    We were seated promptly and the server was very friendly. The menu is quite large. We ate breakfast and I had the breakfast burrito. It was huge. I probably should have got the green chile sauce on it. But it was still outstanding. Eat like a local and stop by here.

    Country Eggs Benedict ( sausage instead of Canadian bacon).
    Mas P.

    The food was great. I loved the shaved potatoes and the "country" eggs Benedict. The service was spot on. If you are a coffee lover, do not order the coffee. Still worth breakfast/brunch/lunch. Affordable prices.

    Egg breakfast with polish sausage
    Ileana C.

    Visiting the 4 corners area. Traveling thru Cortez, Co. we found this place for breakfast. We ordered the hot skillet with steak, the egg breakfast with polish sausage, children's French toast and a grilled cheese sandwich. The steak was full of flavor tender, eggs cooked right over vegetables and home potatoes. The vegetables were fresh and not mushy like in some places. The potatoes could've used a tad of seasoning but overall a flavorful meal. The polish egg breakfast was very good. The grilled cheese and fries is self explanatory and the children's breakfast was happily eaten. Service was prompt and friendly. Generous not over the top portions. Clean almost quaint restaurant. Extensive menu. You're sure to find something you'll love to eat. This place is open for breakfast and lunch Stop by if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed.

    Burrito Ranchero
    Elizabeth S.

    I wish I was in town longer. I was driving through Cortez and searched for burritos and Beny's was highly ranked. I ordered some take out and, despite the Saturday rush, it was ready in under 15 minutes. I opted for the burrito ranchero. It came SMOTHERED in salsa verde and cheese and I ate the entire thing in less than 5 minutes. Their breakfast and other Mexican options look amazing. Cute place with a lot of seating too!

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    Khaled A.

    Had breakfast in Beny's Diner and it was typical diner food. The menu has many choices which sure to please any customer. I went with the Popeyes omelette and opted for pancakes and beans. Everything was good but nothing more. Come here to fill up your hunger but don't expect a special dish. Ratings: Popeye omelette: 7/10 Pancakes with banana and chocolate chip: 7/10

    Sheryl D.

    I have fallen in with this place so many times I've driven by when they were at both of their locations I've been told that it's the best place for breakfast in Cortez and I'm beginning to think it is I know for a fact that it serves up the best chili relleno Burrito either breakfast or lunch that I have ever had! sal's taco truck in Mariposa , CA is the first place that I had tried a chili relleno burrito on their special day I think it was on a Tuesday but I was in the line every Tuesday the one at Benny's diner you can get it smothered with green chili! Did I tell you it was huge I cut it in half and then just went ahead and ate the whole burrito (enchilada)

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    5 months ago

    The owners wife/waiter is always stingy with the coffee and she's not nice always rude to native american costumers. -0000 stars

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    Excellent breakfast on the way to Mesa Verde NP. Loved the homefries and chorizo with eggs.

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    3 years ago

    Good food, good service. No complaints from me. I would recommend you try it out yourself; that's always best when considering dinning out.

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    Had a great breakfast at Benys with friendly staff. The thinly sliced potatoes served as hash browns were fabulous along with our omlets.

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    Breakfast was delicious. We had Denver omelet and Belgian waffle combo. Staff friendly and accommodating.

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    3 years ago

    Great sandwiches! Always consistent. Looking forward to going for breakfast soon. Definitely recommend

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    Good food, good service! Great locally owned restaurant. Fresh eggs used for omelets and can be purchased as well!

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    Cool typical Mexican feel
    Cool typical Mexican feel
    Arroz con pollo  Green pork enchiladas
    Arroz con pollo Green pork enchiladas
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    Right side of restaurant was brighter and I should have requested to be seated there.
    Right side of restaurant was brighter and I should have requested to be seated there.
    Pulled pork nachos
    Pulled pork nachos
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