In town for a week,this was the 1st stop the morning after..what a great choice! Initially loved…read morethe temperature of the room and the decor of vintage cars in the wall. Was greeting by the sweetest,kindest and knowledgeable waitress by the name of Denise. The food was incredibly delicious and love the fact they have à la carte choices to choose from. Probably not my last time coming here!!

Cool little local place with good food and quick service. Cortez is not short on great breakfast…read morespots.

I've eaten at the Durango Diner since my college days, forty years ago. Being in the area I was…read morebeyond happy to see it was still open so our final breakfast for this brief trip had to be here. The restaurant is tiny, a narrow shotgun type unit in a building along main street. We managed to get one of their five tables and were promptly served drinks and time to look over the menu before ordering the Country Benedict. My coffee was kept filled as we waited for our order. As soon as the plate hit the table, I knew that even though the owner had changed, the spirit of the place remained. The plate of food was massive; more than the two of us could eat. The plate included two halves of an excellent biscuit, half of a large sausage patty on each, an over easy egg; all smothered in country sausage gravy. The other half of the plate had a mound of beautiful browned hash browns. Enough for four people or at least two very hungry people. It was glorious and nostalgic. The flavor was everything I wanted it to be. If you are in or near Durango, please consider giving this true old diner a try. Thanks to Greg, the new owner, for continuing Gary's recipes and hospitality.

This is such a tiny restaurant, but super friendly and helpful folks running this place.... And…read morethey all seemed to work together and provided a really fun and welcoming environment! We stopped in for breakfast when we didn't realize there was an art festival going on in the city of Durango, so we expected it to feel crowded, busy and rushed. They found a table for us right away (part of that was lucky timing on our part), but provided great service.... Answering all of our questions and asking where we are from and overall friendly service. We all ordered the breakfast burritos and it was better than what we expected. I highly recommend the green chili sauce they smother the burrito in.... It's super tasty! And in the end, the price was lower than we expected.... So, great environment, great food. 5 stars! I would be happy to come back to this one!

We looked for a lunch spot via Yelp on our way home from Telluride…read more Yelp did it again. Loungin' Lizard will be our go to every time we pass through Cortez in the future. We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the bartenders and told to sit wherever we liked. We found a nice booth off to the side of the bar area. Our server Patrick stopped by the booth and pointed us to the food menu in the chalkboard. We also had another server but I didn't catch her name. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered the special for the day. A green chili Rueben & fries. Wow, this sandwich was so delicious! What a creative combination of flavors. Even the slaw in the Rueben included the green chilis. The fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the spicy BBQ pulled pork tacos. He said the tacos were amazing and the flavors were off the charts. They were topped with a slaw and pickles. The side of "tortilla chips" had a dusting of a very flavorful spice. Not sure what it was but very tasty. Looking over the menu, this restaurant has some very creative dishes. We can't wait to stop by again! My husband ordered

Easily my favorite place to eat dinner/lunch in Cortez!! Cute place on the Main St mixed in amongst…read morethe other places but became the standout! The menu is there own so be sure to ask questions!! I asked several and the answers were yes. They basically made my food and drink custom to me and it was phenomenal!! Amanda(The owner) is sassy and amazing,she will make your visit one to remember. Love this place!

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.

Absolutely fantastic. Huevos rancheros were awesome. Fun people clean…read moreSuper great Do not miss Tony's highest recommendation

NPO since 8 pm day before I was ready for some food and caffeine since diagnostic testing was over…read more Came to Rupert's based off reviews....they didn't disappoint. What a hopping cafe. I ordered the vegan French toast and a side of bacon. Having a severe egg allergy makes breakfast choices out limited. The cinnamon on the French toast gave it the right crisp plus the maple syrup was spot on for my taste buds. The bacon is thin strips which aren't my thing I prefer thick cut bacon. It has a few counter seats and then as many tables as can be put inside for seating. Turnover of tables was quick. Many people came and went. I enjoyed my hot tea and read while I ate.

Small town business at its best. Modest decor but wonderful service and food. Go for the chili…read moreburger!

Hand cut fries- 5 stars. Yummy. Fry sauce- 5 stars. Just…read morelike every self-respecting Utah restaurant should have! Service-4.5 stars. Polite and courteous. Kids meal 4 stars. Came with a baby soft serve cone which was perfect. Burger- 2 stars. I expect a really good burger at a home-town burger joint and these were not that. The meat patty was clearly a frozen convenience style patty you would expect at a gas station. No fresh meat. So disappointed! And still cost $13! Salad- 2 stars. The lettuce was starting to brown on the edges. The chicken was chopped up and nothing special. Vinaigrette was fine. But, again for $13 I expected better. Big disconnect between the prices and the quality.

This farm to table restaurant had a versatile, promising menu. The older, exposed, stone-walled…read moreinterior was charming. The service was excellent. Curiously, both our entrees were lacking a key element. My farm salad was missing the apple slices. The feta cheese thus overpowered the dish. My husband's bratwurst meal was served with a mayonnaise based aioli instead of the mustard with beer cheese ( a common accompaniment to bratwurst) listed on the menu. When he asked the served about it we were told it was the correct condiment.

We were there late on a Tuesday evening and were sat immediately…read more Tanner, our waiter, was attentive and personable. We had the side salad with the most incredible, flavorful, garlicky croutons and we shared the lamb meatballs - they had a great combination of flavors! My husband had the Old Cowboy and I had the lemon basil martini. Both were wonderful additions to our meal.

It's great to have an unusual option on the mountaintop--and this is a fun and funky casual…read morecajun/creole joint. -you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you--our order did take a very long time to come out (especially considering we were anxious to get back to the slopes) -you can get tall boys of beers which is nice -unusual menu with a lot of cajun/creole options--had a delicious po boy and very good gumbo--especially for at 12000 feet! -amazing views of the mountains and nature--a bunch of birds were in the area when we were there as well

The food is very good. Even better considering it is served at a 12,000 foot altitude. The people…read moreare amazing, both servers and patrons because everyone is happy to be here. I had the Chucks Famous Chili ($14) and it was just like my Mother's Chili. Hearty and delicious! Be sure to add Jalapenos from the condiment bar. Just right for a skiing lunch.

Food is good, inside atmosphere is cozy and my kids love watching the train that runs around the…read morerestaurant. However, their outside seating blocks the sidewalk. Wheelchair users are relegated to the parking lot to go around.

Nestled in a strip mall at a major shopping center, Oscar's has plenty of parking -- which is good,…read morebecause the inside seems to be quite crowded with customers. Specializing in breakfast and lunch (though Sunday is breakfast-only), the fare comes in sizable portions for a reasonable cost. The food was all very tasty -- high-quality biscuits and gravy, good hash browns, excellent bacon, and house-made green chili, a long with decent eggs and pancakes the size of your plate. Bring an appetite and expect it will be fulfilled. The decor is like what one imagine's a diner at a train station would be (complete with an operating model train endlessly circling the walls just below the ceiling). The tables were a bit cramped for four -- overall, elbow room is at a premium -- but it was worth it. Service was reasonably fast, and quite friendly If we pass through Durango again, this will definitely be on the list to visit.

First time coming here on our rv trip through multiple states. Food: yummy burrito! The sauce was…read moregood! service: nice staff! Ambiance: casual and homey atmosphere. Thank you

Yummy food! So glad we stopped! Cute benches outside! Great place right at the boarder!!read more