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    El Rio Cantina

    4.4 (7 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Great new local place. We really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend stopping in! The drinks were yummy and the people were great.

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    Just what Mancos needed! Fun and flavorful cocktails, great ambiance, and welcoming staff.

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    Mesa Verde Motel - Family Suite - 1 king bed and twin bunk beds

    Mesa Verde Motel

    4.8(57 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Such a cool spot! The nostalgia of an old "side of the road" motel with a modern update. Such a…read morecool idea, price is reasonable, rooms are clean, staff is friendly. definitely worth the stay if you're coming down to check out Mesa Verde National Park.

    Absolutely loved this place. We were on a 3 week camping road trip, and ended it in Mancos to see…read morefriends. We needed a dog friendly place and lucked out with the MVM. So many places want to charge $50-$150 extra for a pup and that's just a no go for us. We stayed in the WOOF room. It has a queen size bed, mini fridge, microwave, table, chairs, small tv, and a full bathtub with a shower. On the bench when we arrived there was a cute little basket with a dog bone, water and food bowls, and special sheets and blankets for the pup. So thoughtful! The room was super clean, and the decor is impeccable. The shower has shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, and the bathroom sink has hand soap and lotion. They also have a kettle in the room with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, but we ended up getting coffee every morning from Red Wolf Coffee, the coffee shop attached to the motel (AMAZING). They have a hot tub, but we didn't use it because it was so hot outside when we were there. I did see them cleaning it, and other people did use it. It looks nice. We met the owners and they were super nice and helpful. We'll definitely stay again. Treat. Yo. Self. ...to a night or two at the MVM.

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    Double Room

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    Queen Dog Room

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    The Steakout - Wagyu

    The Steakout

    4.0(22 reviews)
    14.5 mi

    Terrific new restaurant in Dolores, Colorado. Upscale and a bit pricy for the local market, this…read moreis a great fine dining option in an area without much competition in this genre. Steak Out also has a vibrant bar scene in the back of the restaurant, spilling outdoors to well planned outdoor dining and pub setup. The service is friendly and attentive. Steak Out shifts gears for lunch, offering all kinds of interesting fare for lunch. Not cheap but well worth it for what you get. Much of their menu items are both creative and genuinely delicious. Watch for unusual limits on days open. Currently, seems like they're closed Sunday and Monday and Tuesday, and then open from 11am till closing Wednesday through Saturday, which offers opportunities to drop by not only for lunch or dinner, but in between as well. Central fireplace, very comfortable seating, etc. Very pleasant vibe, welcoming locals and tourists alike. Super to have this option in Dolores, and serving the Cortez community as well. Highly recommended.

    Staff was very friendly and communicated to my group of 7 that they had a private event in the next…read moreroom and there would be a longer than expected wait time. The restaurant has an upscale vibe. Not quite white cloth but a place to celebrate a special event. I ordered a Merlot and the 16oz ribeye. Everyone at the table ordered steaks: wagyu steak, New York strip, and the filet mignon. My steak was divine!!! Melt in your mouth amazing flavor. The tomato jam on top was pretty damn tasty too. Although after a while it became too much so I had to move it off to the side. The veggies were cooked perfectly and the baked potato was good. I tried the wagyu and while it was tender and good I much preferred my ribeye. Everybody else seemed to enjoy their steaks. Our only complaint was that we waited an hour and a half for our food. Our reservation was for 1830, we did not get our steaks until 2000. They did give us a complimentary soup or salad for the wait which was nice but 1.5 hours is a little much. But if I were to find myself in the area I would make a stop for this place... I'd just make sure there are no parties lol.

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    Derailed Pour House - Goat cheese bruschetta

    Derailed Pour House

    4.0(269 reviews)
    23.0 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a place that delivers seriously great drinks, unbeatable happy hour deals,…read moreand a vibe that is peppy but not overtly loud, look no further than Derailed Pour House on Main Avenue. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by an atmosphere that's cozy, eclectic, and downright fun, twinkle lights, creative décor, and a laid-back yet lively energy that makes every visit feel special. Their happy hour from 4-6 PM every day is hard to beat with all the classics like wines, mules, Cosmopolitans, margaritas, mojitos, and Manhattans for just $6, plus tasty appetizers for 6& and even quesadillas for a $10. It's one of those deals that's perfect for catching up with friends after a ski day or just kicking back with a well-made cocktail without breaking the bank. Speaking of food, their carne asada quesadilla is amazing, rich, flavorful, and the perfect pairing for any of their drinks. And if you're lucky enough to have Tonny as your server, count yourself fortunate: attentive, personable, and genuinely one of the best in the business, the kind of hospitality that turns a great meal into a memorable night out. Between the delicious drinks, great value, funky ambience, and standout service, Derailed is a must-visit spot in downtown Durango. Whether you're here for happy hour, dinner, or just a cocktail, it's easy to see why locals and visitors alike sing its praises.

    Quality food. Nice atmosphere…read more Horrible service. Having frequented this place many times, I'm always amazed at the painstaking lengths that the owner went to provide a pleasant dining experience, good food, high quality ingredients, and a pretty excellent value relationship-- Only to hire incompetent servers. Tonight I was placed alone next to a window, with the server barely spending more than 10 seconds waiting on me--in 50 minutes. Instead, he doted over all of the large groups in my vicinity, promised me a refill on the iced tea, watched me sit there waiting for 30 minutes for a refill, and never provided such. You got it. When I was handed the electronic payment machine...Yupp... he literally stares me down like a back alley shakedown artist. In addition to wearing a scuzzy unkept beard, not advisable for food servers, right?, he actually seems visibly upset when I gave him 16% tip, even asking me "was something wrong?" I know that we are in a small town, and Durango is feeling its growing pains, transitioning from a mountain/railroad rural tourist haven to a high profile mountain resort. But this was so obvious, that it ruined the experience. The burger was well executed and had a nice patina, offering a rewarding crunchy patty exterior. The marinade the patty was placed in was great as well. The bun was high quality and so too was the blue cheese and fried onion strings.

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    The lit up trees

    Derailed Pour House - Bourbon BBQ wings w/celery, carrots, blue cheese and ranch dressings, $14.75.

    Bourbon BBQ wings w/celery, carrots, blue cheese and ranch dressings, $14.75.

    Derailed Pour House - Decor is amazing

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    Loungin' Lizard - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    Loungin' Lizard

    4.5(397 reviews)
    16.2 mi
    $$

    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

    Well due to food allergies I have to be careful with what I eat. So I asked for the pizza without…read moreBBQ since it was spicy. It was supposed to have roasted tomatoes as well. They were missing. Before all of this I was served the wrong pizza. It was caught after a few bites by our attentive server. They made sure our drinks were filled.

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    Loungin' Lizard - 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.

    Loungin' Lizard - Pulled pork nachos

    Pulled pork nachos

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