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.

This place isn't a bad lunch spot, if you like the sort of cuisine they serve - salads, quinoa…read morebowls, house kombucha and a variety of other healthy options. I think the prices are fair, and the portions are on the large side. The ambience is cool, and the service is very fast. It wasn't crowded during my visits, but even with a line, you'll get your food quickly. There are lots of vegan and veggie options. Stuff for the kids too. Our food was ok. We both ordered off the menu, rather than making our own salad / bowl. I had the Vietnamese bowl - chicken, quinoa, cabbage, cucumber and carrots, with a vaguely Asian dressing. My fiancé had the Caesar salad with chicken, and while it bore little resemblance to a Caesar salad, he enjoyed it. I can recommend this place for a quick and healthy lunch, but look over the menu, and consider building your own. Happy travels! Seatbelts!

This is one of my favorite places in Durango. We visit town every year and always stop by this…read moreplace. Their Vietnamese salad is my favorite. My husband likes making his own bowl and my kids love the chili pie (tortilla chips with chili on top). It is all very good! They also have kombucha on tap, which we all love. Overall, we highly recommend it

Food was great, busy place. Highly recommend the French dip…read moreand battered fries. Wife enjoyed the Maherita pizza, it arrives with no pizza sauce but she enjoyed it without even though they brought her sauce. Be aware it gets busy quickly and a line forms.

I thought Steamworks was AWESOME....great beer selection…read more Great food....loved my chicken sandwich with bacon jam. Killer Cajun fries. Eat outside on the back deck and enjoy the stunning views. Great service too!!!

Everything here is just amazing!! If available get the beet cake! (Valentine's Day special)…read moreHaloumi sandwich was the best, Mac and cheese was great, and lived the soups. Definitely will be back.

While on a visit to see our son in Durango, we stopped by this restaurant to pick up sandwiches on…read moreour way to have a picnic. Located on the main drag leading out of town toward Silverton, it seems popular. There is a small parking lot that we were fortunate enough to find spot close to the door. Upon entering, there is a counter to the left and seating to the right. The seating is bar style, along with tables and booths. My wife chose a chicken salad sandwich and I chose the ham and Gruyere sandwich. They come with, in my opnion, rather flavorless tortilla chips. However, my sandwich is really a panini, toasted on the outside. It was very flavorful with a crunch on the outside due to being toasted but a chewy inside due to the ham and cheese. Really, a great texture, in my opinion. My wife felt the cashier had a bit of an attitude when she needed one of the soda dispensers changed out due to be empty. Like he was put out. Overall, we did like Sage Fresh Eats and would come again.

We were wandering around downtown Durango late Tuesday morning looking for lunch and quickly…read morerealized many places are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the mid-April off-season. Thankfully, we came across Carver Brewing Co. and were happy to see it open. They offer a great variety of local beers, including options to take some to go. We tried the Double IPA and the Hazy--both were delicious. They also have wine and mimosas available if beer isn't your thing. Bo (or Beau) was our bartender and truly made the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a genuine smile the entire time. His energy was infectious and really brightened the atmosphere. Definitely a must-stop when passing through Durango.

We came on a Saturday evening and would suggest joining waitlist online since they do not take…read morereservations. Ordered Bavarian pretzel for app, honey mustard was good- cheese was more like Mac and cheese type cheese. Tried a Back country Hugo for drink and bowl of salmon chowder. Server was extremely friendly!

I just flew in to Durango with my family, and today just so happens to be my 19th wedding…read moreanniversary. We had found ourselves on a waitlist at some "fried stuff with cheese" restaurant down the street, which nothing at all looked appetizing to me so I vetoed. Got on Yelp, found 636 well rated nearby and the menu looked wonderful. Got here to a healthy amount of patrons and warm ambiance/atmosphere. Service was great despite me being an annoying tourist. I tried every dish we had plus the hot rolls, which have a buttery pimento dip. Everyone agreed that the food was spectacular. Of all the things to love about 636 (which there are many), my favorite is that when I mentioned our anniversary to the lady, she said "Oh! I'll get the anniversary confetti!" Hilarious and endearing. I love Durango already, and 636 made such a great impression. Thank you!

My wife and I made reservations at 636 Main for ourselves and two friends who came into town to…read moremeet up with us while we were traveling through Colorado. We were seated on the patio and it took quite a while for our server to greet us. Once she did, she brought water and took our drink order. She returned with our drinks and said she would be back to take our food order. We had plenty to talk about while waiting, but she repeatedly walked past our table to attend to other tables without stopping. Eventually, I had to stop her and let her know we were ready to order. My wife and our friend's wife both ordered a pasta dish with sliced steak and spinach. My friend had a salad with salmon and a bowl of soup, and I ordered the filet with potato lasagna and spinach. As the evening went on, it became breezy and chilly. I asked another server if the patio heater could be turned on, and someone came over right away to help, which we appreciated. When our meals arrived, everything looked excellent and tasted very good. The food was definitely the highlight of the evening. Unfortunately, our server only stopped by our table once during the entire meal to check on us and it was lien she was in a rush to leave to table. We spent a long time waiting to see if she would ask whether we needed anything or if we were finished. It wasn't as though she had to go out of her way to reach us--she walked past our table numerous times while serving her other tables. Because of the lack of attention, I once again had to get her attention to let her know we were finished and ask for a dessert menu. I ordered the Dubai Chocolate dessert to go after she highly recommended it. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the description once I had a chance to eat it. The chocolate flavor was very mild, and the crunchy layer on the bottom was not particularly enjoyable nothing like a Dubai Chocolate. Overall, the food was excellent and deserving of praise. However, for a fine dining restaurant where both the food and drinks come at premium prices, the service fell well short of expectations. Great meals can make for a memorable evening, but attentive service is an important part of the fine dining experience, and unfortunately that was missing during our visit.

No points for ambience, it's a small shop in a mall. And no points for speed, an order took 45…read moreminutes when we were there at lunch time. That said, is still five stars for the food. The grilled wraps are wonderfully chewy and crispy. The ingredients all tasted fresh. I couldn't finish mine, and that does really say something. Bonus points, the food was ready to the minute of what they said. This made exploring downtown an expensive but excellent way to kill time while waiting.

My buffalo chicken wrap with dressing on the side was delicious. They made it exactly the way I…read moreordered and took the time to get the order right- I appreciate that so much! Called and it was ready in less than 15 minutes for pick up. I'll be here again for certain.

awesome atmospher! Taylor was an awesome server 10/10 would visit again! crap drinks great food!read more

Must go when you are in Durango…read more The vibe is just great - full of fun, lively friendly atmosphere, live music and plenty of outdoor seating. Lots of food-truck style food choices: from pizza to sandwiches to Mexican to more. Prices are not inexpensive though, especially for self-service Great for after-meal walk thru the downtown. For those that are insta-crazy or selfie afficionados, lots of colorful props to create memories.

If their breakfast burrito is any indicator, I'm sure their sliders are a solid hit. You need a…read morebig burrito to cover you for that next leg of your trip? This is the place to go. They make some sort of cheese and sour cream sauce that puts this ahead of the rest. Plus their green chilis give it the nip you need to wake up in the morning. There is also a wonderful coffee shop in the same food court.

This is a food truck at the 11th Street Station location. What once was a gas service station this…read moreplace is now is a collection of food trucks in downtown Durango. 11th Street offers open air & enclosed seating with pretty mountain & downtown views, along with beautiful summer flower pots scattered around the space. They also host live music all summer long. Tonight I had a couple of their gourmet sliders - the Filet Mignon. This comes with Blue Cheese Crumbles, which I omitted, Spinach, Roasted Garlic Aioli & Caramelized Onion. I've had this dish before & it's always been grest, however tonight there were several areas on the filet pieces that were raw. (I just ate the cooked steak.) Typically I would have requested new sliders but I was in a hurry. I also had a side of their regular house cut fries which were delicious...nice & crispy. It was a huge portion. Counter service wasn't up to par either, not particularly friendly. I'm hoping this was just a one-off. I will try them again in hopes this was the case, since this has been my go-to place in Durango.

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?

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.