Ryan was friendly and enthusiastic. Food was fresh and excellent. Our dogs were welcome.

I'm updating my review because I've been back several times since my first visit, and a few things have changed. When I first came here, the food was excellent but the service was... not. The place was busy -- maybe a dozen tables plus bar seating, and about 80% full -- but even with a busboy helping, the waiter/operator barely paid me any attention. Maybe it was the beard and the autumn work attire, maybe it was just bad timing, but I felt pretty ignored overall. I was so irritated that I only tipped fifty cents -- and that's saying something, because I always tip well. Fast forward to now: he's much better. It seems like he may have seen my original review (the 4-star one) and wasn't thrilled about it. Still, to his credit, the service has definitely improved, and the food remains phenomenal. On my return visits, I've tried the Western Omelette (pro tip: ask for it with their jalapeño cream cheese for a delicious kick!) and, for the first time ever, chicken and waffles. Both were fantastic -- and honestly, I'll probably never order chicken and waffles anywhere else again. Still, I always find myself coming back for the huevos rancheros. Funny story: I asked the owner/waiter about their huevos rancheros recipe. He told me it's been in the family for 45 years. The ingredients are surprisingly simple -- nothing fancy, not even cumin -- so either he's guarding a well-kept family secret, or his father, the cook, has simply perfected the art of turning ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary. As far as ambience, this place is just an ordinary, mountain diner. I love their floor though, and I would like to replicate it in the next cabin I build. read more

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My wife and have stopped ordering from here. Their cheeseburgers are dry and lacking taste! The food quality is a hit or miss! This a a second rate joint. I grew up in a restaurant that was selected "The Peoples Choice" a few years in Boulder, Colorado.They have political signs supporting a MAGA ! I believe a business that post political preferences has the right...but we also have the right to not support them! I prefer Lu's Main Street Cafe in Blanca only a few minutes west ... read more

Such a great little diner! We were headed from Taos back to Denver and needed to grab food and decided to stop here. The service was so awesome and friendly! He mentioned how everything is homemade except for the chicken nuggets. The honesty was great and the way he knew the menu of what they had or didn't have was impeccable. I also appreciate his attentiveness even when the place filled up! Food was delicious!!!! Even something as simple as the French fries were so good! You can tell all the food here is homemade with love and a lot of hard work. I hope we pass by here again in the future because I want to try the other dishes available! read more

The food and the service were great. Avery is the top-notch Cook and the lady who serve at the tables. Brooke is very kind and generous in all that she does. I recommend recommended highly. They've won me over. And I'm a bit of a foodie! They have fresh apple pie and peach cobbler. They buy their potatoes locally in the San Luis Valley. read more

Mountain View Diner - The service area with the espresso machine and servers station. Also counter serving food. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

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This diner was the perfect pit stop on the way to New Mexico or Denver, right off the highway, so you don't lose much time with a detour. It's a classic, no-frills diner with lots of BLT options, but if you're vegetarian like me, there are some solid choices too: a black bean burger, corn on the cob, beans, and broccoli. The place was very clean, the service was good, and the vibe was relaxed. A nice, chill spot with a highway view, great for a quiet meal on the road. read more

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This was our second visit and we couldn't be happier to have a wonderful local gem! Service is great! We've now had three different omelets while enjoying this establishment and the amount of mushrooms in the western omelet is amazing along with their ranchero sauce and jalapeño cheese sauce! It's a very clean establishment and is a must stop in Fort Garland! The homemade cinnamon rolls are to die for and they serve alcohol, which is nice for those occasions. Avery has been extremely friendly every time and we look forward to our next visit. It's also nice to know that his dad does all the cooking and you can tell everything is made with care! All of our visits so far have been in the winter time but we are looking forward to enjoying their patio come summer read more

Mountain View Diner - Homemade cinnamon roll with lemon icing and strawberry topping - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

Service was fast and excellent. Server knew the menu and had great recommendations. I went with the chicken and waffles either BBQ sauce. It was absolutely delicious. Chicken was crispy and flavorful. I definitely will be back. read more

Mountain View Diner - Chicken and waffles. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

This Diner is fantastic!!! The service was excellent! The food was excellent! We had chicken fried steak and I think it was the best I have ever eaten. The restaurant was very clean, portions are very generous and the complementary bread pudding was delicious. You can definitely tell the owners take pride in the service and food. It really made my day better to have such a great lunch and friendly waiter. read more

Mountain View Diner - Mountain View Diner - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

Such a great atmosphere and location. Not only was the food amazing, the service and the hospitality were unmatched. Avery immediately treats you as part of the family, taking care of you with the utmost respect. I recommend the mountain view chicken and waffles, they were to die for! Looking forward to the next time I can stop by and visit! read more

Nice venue. Staff friendly. We had chicken and waffles, one red, one blue and a chicken sandwich. Really fresh tasting chicken. Delicious. We were all really impressed. They played great music-50's rockabilly. Bathrooms clean. I'll be back!! read more

What a wonderful find on our leaf peeping weekend drive. It was my birthday today and these guys made it extra special! The food was delicious- homemade biscuits, perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, and amazing pancakes!! read more

Mountain View Diner - Birthday pancakes!! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

Loved this place! Stopped here for the first time on the way from Denver to Taos and it was perfect. Right on the way, very friendly/helpful staff and delicious food! I got the grilled chicken salad (that had been marinated overnight) and my husband got the chicken sandwich. The French fries are THICK and perfect highly recommend stopping here for a meal and supporting this business read more

Mountain View Diner - Grilled chicken salad with honey mustard and grilled chicken sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

Delicious, made from scratch breakfast. I had the hungry man omelette, with bacon, sausage, ham, and Monterey jack cheese. The other members of my party had the 3 eggs scrambled and smothered in white gravy, and pancake short stack with sausage and home fries. The home fries were cooked perfectly. Our server was so friendly and checked on us often. Would definitely be back! read more

The chicken and waffles were delicious. All food is homemade. Staff is very friendly.

If your here in Fort Garland, or just driving through, and are for some reason reading this review... I urge you to eat here before your departure. This place is the real deal. Try the Mountain Style Chicken & Waffles. I was questionable at first but they were more than worth the stop. 10/10 read more

Food was very good! We ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs and the chicken and waffles blue mountain style (which was chicken and waffles with a jalapeño cream cheese and blueberries which turns out goes very well together) Service was great! Very friendly and informative. The diner also has a nice view of mountains (hence the name) read more

Leaving Sand Dunes we were very happy to find Mountain View diner. Food wasn't just great it was awesome. Our server was wonderful and took great pride in the menu and the quality of the food they served. We got a huervos rancheros for the table. It was excellent. Our lunch entrees were also great. It was exactly what we needed after a trip to the park. 100% recommend. read more

Wow!! We drive through here on our way to Denver frequently and have never stopped in before. So, so glad we did. Then commenced to stop twice in three days. Incredible food. Please don't skip the chicken fried steak. Crispy outside, tender inside with amazing cream gravy. Also had the tender, flaky biscuits with eggs and fabulous hash browns. Definitely worth mentioning is the owner, Avery working the front of the house and his dad in the kitchen. He remembers everything! Our names, our orders and the entire menu. Truly memorable. read more

We stopped here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. We were not disappointed, the breakfast was delicious! The restaurant is clean and orderly. Ryan and the staff were so friendly and cordial. Would highly recommend!! read more

We came on Mother's Day and they were slammed with 3 people running the whole thing and fed probably 20-30 of us with smiles & kindness & great food Lovely family dinner Staff deserves the best read more

Decent food and good service. A bit slow but it's small place. Lots of locals were eating here so it must be yummy. It was! Decent prices.

We stopped in on Sunday morning and we are so happy we did! The food was amazing, we got a side of pancakes with our breakfast and have not stopped thinking about them since! Ruined all other pancakes for us for forever. The service was wonderful and the ambiance was perfect. Wish we didn't live so far away so we could go back again! read more

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We were on a roadtrip and stopped here to grab lunch. I wasn't expecting much but was surprised by how good the food was!! I ordered the 2 eggs with bacon, hash browns and a pancake. Everything was delicious. My husband ordered the country fried chicken that came with green beans, mashed potatoes and a soup or salad. He opted for the soup which was broccoli cheddar. My husband noted that everything was very good. For my 2 toddlers we got the chicken strip meal. The strips are hand breaded and were very clean and delicious tasting!! Our waitress was also very pleasant and attentive. Overall the place is a bit on the older side but well maintained. Worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

If you are ever traveling through Fort Garland, this is a must stop! A very local feel, with home cooked style meals. We got the hamburger steak and the lemon pepper grilled chicken. All the meat is locally sourced and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend! read more

First time visiting Fort Garland in a long time and we found this awesome place. Outstanding service, great food that was locally sourced, and a great view of the mountains. read more

Delicious food, great service, best dinning experience I had in Colorado my whole trip read more

Mountain View Diner - Chicken Country Fried Steak - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

What an Amazing restaurant!!! food is perfect scenery is beautiful cooks and servers are on point!!!!

Loved this place! Elevated hospitality. Unexpected menu items. the food was great. Worth checking out if you're in town.

We walked in to a restaurant in the weeeds! It was very busy, and I'm guessing that they had gotten slammed. But, they did a great job working through it. The food was decent and staff friendly. From what I could see, the restaurant was clean. Great choice for a stop on our way through town. read more

My son and I had dinner here after playing at the Great Sand Dunes and hiking to see Zapata Falls. It was a lovely diner, seemed to be family owned and everyone was friendly. The food.... YUM! We both had the chicken sandwich with French fries. The chicken was delicious!!! And the fries were perfectly crisp! Probably the best flavored chicken I've ever had on a chicken sandwich. Highly recommended! read more

Mountain View Diner - Chicken sandwich with fries (homemade and delicious!) - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

If you're headed to the Great Sand Dunes? A little off the beaten path Diner with Flies Galore. Well, they are in the desert, so what do we expect, right? Somebody should tell the manager to buy fly paper or perhaps a small zapper from Amazon.com if Amazon delivers out here? You will even see flys mating. My wife and I almost walked out, but where does one go from here? this is a tiny town. There is no Rye Toast, only white, wheat, their own biscuit, or Texas Toast, which should be called Brick Toast for its thickness... LOL Other than that, the restaurant has some great mountain views. Pricing more than reasonable, a lot of tables. The food was fresh and good. Solid tasting juices, no lemonade. Only one co-ed bathroom with one bowl and a sink Clean. I would have given a better review if only there weren't all those insects crawling, mating, and flying over everything, so nothing personal. It was discusting. I INCLUDED PHOTOS IN MY REVIEW The Review Guru Long Island NY read more

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From the moment we walked into Mountain View Diner, the energy was warm and welcoming. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was so kind and attentive. Avery personally came over to introduce himself, explain the menu, and share how fresh everything is, which made the experience feel even more special. Every detail was perfect, and since this was our anniversary, it truly meant a lot. Highly recommend this place it made our day!! read more

The staff were hustling, as they got slammed over lunch. They were very friendly, even under the stress of the rush. It took a little while to get the food, but again they were slammed. Wife got the blackened chicken mashed potato, green beans and salad. Salad was fresh, chicken was really tasty. I got the ribeye sandwich with fries. I probably would not order that again, because it was pretty fatty and hard to eat. I saw other dishes come out that looked great. All in all, I would recommend this place. read more

Now we have to figure out how to get back to Ft Garland to get to probably the best diner we've ever eaten in. The owner came over and explained EVERYTHING is made in house (except the chicken nuggets, and apparently several desserts). I ordered the most popular dish, chicken friend steak. He said it was tender enough to cut with a fork... correct! By far the best chicken fried steak I've ever had with hash browns that were potatoes that morning (owner, "we get 100 pounds of potatoes from down the street and nothing is ever frozen." Note: same statement for their beef, also purchased from a ranch near them, also never frozen). My wife got a omelet with turkey sausage, which had so many bite size pieces of sausage that it was closer to a sausage sandwich but using eggs instead of bread. Sausgae was deliciously spiced, not just salty. Pretty dang awesome! We had peach cobbler for dessert (not made in house, but very good). I could imagine if I lived closer I would be back to try everything... but if I come in every few months, I would have to go with that chicken friend steak again! read more

Everything here is homemade, and you can absolutely taste the difference. The atmosphere is super cute and inviting--perfect for a casual meal or breakfast. You can tell the owner takes so much pride in the restaurant. He's hands-on, attentive, and genuinely wants every guest to have a great experience. It's rare to find that kind of care these days. Highly recommend this spot is a gem! read more

What a nice addition to Fort Garland. This diner has been open for a week now and is so welcome by the community. It's a cute spot right off the main drag. I've been in twice now over the weekend. First yesterday for a late dinner which was burgers and fries and this morning for coffee cinnamon roll and breakfast. The space is bright and clean and the staff is friendly and welcoming. They serve breakfast all day. I'm not sure about the hours, because posted hours outside the building differ from the website. I'm sure I will be eating here a lot. My only criticism is I could do without the religious music playing. Can't wait to get back and try the rest of the menu. read more

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Truly home cooked meals, what a diamond in the rough. The owner is friendly, awesome, & takes pride in everything. If you have to wait a bit just know it will be worth the wait, you won't be disappointed. Be patient & kind. read more

I had Chicken Fried Steak and Home made hash browns with a side of sausage gravy. Breading on fried steak is light and delicious. The hashbrowns are not rehydrated potatoes. They are real!!! We are in a girls trip, wandering west. I'm glad I almost gave my sister whiplash as I saw the open sign and decided to stop! If I am ever back this way I would stop in a heartbeat!! read more

Mountain View Diner - Breakfast!!! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Garland, Colorado

They are wonderful good food service great. But they are closed sign says there trying to get liquor license. Big open sign on the building, but they are closed. read more