My girlfriend and I are traveling from Nevada and randomly picked this amazing place out. From the…read moreoutside, it's a smaller building but inside is converted into an amazing business with authenticity. I will start with the host and server we had. Both ladies were excellent, fun and very very welcoming. Nicest people we have met thus far driving from Nevada. Always smiling, not hanging over you while you eat, and extremely polite. The food was absolutely incredible. Over a week traveling with numerous stops, La Casita De Cortez absolutely comes out on top easily. Homemade food with passion behind it and generous portions. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted incredible. The drinks were also impeccable with a decent variety of margaritas and others. Stop here if you can and enjoy every second of it! You won't regret it!

We stopped by here on our way to Mesa Verde, and I would highly recommend you stop here if you're…read morein the area and looking for a delicious meal. Parking was super easy. They have a decent amount of tables inside. The vibes are so fun with good music and decor. The had Diet Coke and the brew was great!! For my meal, I got the shredded chicken flautas, and they were SO good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I also really liked their rice. My SIL got the carne asada, and that felt like the star of the show to me. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal. My husband got the steak, and it came out a little underdone. They took it back and cooked it a little longer for him when he asked. If you're wanting red meat, I'd say to go for the carne asada instead of the steak. Overall, super great experience especially for a road trip meal. I'd go back for sure!!!

Mexican food is pretty simple. A lot of places try to get fancy and end up messing it up…read more El Campestre just keeps it simple and does it really well. The chicken enchilada was excellent. Rice and beans were exactly right. The chicken fajitas were hot, flavorful, and cooked just right. The fried ice cream was great too. I wouldn't call it a hole-in-the-wall, but the atmosphere is pretty bare bones. That's okay because the food is the reason to come here. Great prices, friendly service, and really good Mexican food. We'd happily eat here again next time we're in Cortez.

El Campestre Mexican restaurant has made some major changes. We walked in and found the dining…read moreroom had changed with tall, rustic wooden booth dividers with hand-carved horse designs. The bench-style seats were covered with maroon leather. The whole atmosphere inside had changed, and one could easily eat in privacy. The food is delicious, with Chef Carlos preparing flavorful dishes found nowhere else. We especially like his Chicken Fajitas, Tacos al Pastor, Pork Carnitas plate, Campestre Tamales, Verde Enchiladas, and Fish or Shrimp Street-Style Tacos. Be assured, the food is outstanding.

Service - A+ Nice people work here…read more What would we order again? * Guacamole * Salsa - I thought this salsa was perfectly spicy. Not so hot you had to stop eating or couldn't taste your food, but just enough kick to feel it. * Tacos Entree - Three tacos (I ordered chicken) with rice and beans. The tacos didn't need any salsa on them. They were delicious as is. * Flautas Entree - My boyfriend loved these! * Sopapillas with honey. Good Lord these are so tasty!

Oh my i had been craving a burrito for two days and we were unfortunately in Farmington NM getting…read moreour tires on our trailer replaced on our way to Colorado so yes Yelp reviewees recommended this spot for good New Mexico Mexican food not the Mexican food you see in my native people's country of Mexico. My first bite of the burrito was also my last. Everything minus the tortilla tasted as if it came out of a can it had the hint of aluminum and most of the beans weren't cooked all the way through it just wasn't edible. The one star is for the worker who gave us a near by location of a park. I personally can't give the food here a good review it doesn't mean that others won't like it.

My wife and I were visiting family in Farmington, where we both grew up, and one of the things we…read morealways look forward to is the amazing local food. Doña María has earned a permanent spot on our list of must-visit restaurants every time we're back in town. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Karen took incredible care of us and our family. Even though we were a fairly needy group, she was consistently professional, friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Her positive attitude made an already great dining experience even more memorable. I can't say enough how amazing she was! From the breakfast burritos to dinner, everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The homemade tortillas were absolutely outstanding and complemented every meal perfectly. The portions were generous, and every dish reminded us why we love coming back home. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. It's the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy a great meal, and feel right at home. Overall, between the incredible food, exceptional service, and inviting atmosphere, Doña María has become one of our go-to spots whenever we're in Farmington. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic New Mexican food and genuine hospitality. We can't wait to come back on our next visit!

Dana our server made our anniversary so special with her amazing kindness and prompt attention.read more

Notification about Nena's popped up. I miss Nena's posole and tamales. hope to be back home soon.read more

The food here is New Mexican food at its finest. Everything I've had here was excellent.read more

Great service. Excellent fajitas and Chile replenish. I highly recommend checking out this place.read more

After hiking and driving through Mesa Verde, we were starving and started looking for food…read more Gustavo's had by far the most interesting menu out of all the Mexican places in Cortez and we decided to stop by for an early dinner. Chips & Salsa (Complimentary) - The chips are served warm with a small tinge of oil sheen. Very even in thickness. I think these are commercial chips, but the menu states they have homemade corn tortillas, so maybe they fry the leftover ones into chips? The salsa is nice and refreshing with just a hint of spice. A good start to the meal. Horchata ($5) - This drink actually isn't on the menu, but I noticed it available in Gustavo's online ordering system. I asked the waiter if they had horchata and they did! I happened to be sitting at the table right next to the fridge and I saw the waiter remove an unlabeled plastic jug filled with white liquid and fill up my cup. I guess this must be home made? Very nice rice flavor, sprinkled with cinnamon and spices on top. A lot of horchata I've had in the past have been almost cloyingly sweet, this one is not too sweet in comparison. It has a smooth texture that isn't too gritty and is generally delicious to drink. (5/5) Corn Salad ($8) - This is a very simple salad with cilantro, black beans, red bell peppers, and corn in a very, very tangy and vinegary dressing. They top it with a slice of red onion and some queso fresco (per the menu, although I thought it was dry and aged like a cojita, but I'm not expert) crumbles. There is a bit of liquid at the bottom, but it's easy to drain. The server gave us four griddled tortillas to make rolled tacos if desired. I found this to be a little too acidic for my tastes. (3/5) Two Chile Relleno Crispy ($17) - This dish comes with small ramekins of rice and beans, both perfectly seasoned. The rice is cooked until very tender and fluffy with diced carrots, tomato, peas, and corn. The beans are excellent - the best I've eaten in recent memory. They're super light like they've been whipped and have the fragrance of lard. The beans are perfectly seasoned, and while light in texture, are very heavy on the stomach. I swear, it must be like half lard.... The chile rellenos are very interesting. Instead of being battered and fried, these large maybe 6inch long green peppers (hatch, perhaps?) are wrapped in a dough square and deep fried. The square almost reminds me of an egg roll wrapper, except developing plenty of micro bubbles while being fried, lending a crisp when dry. The rellenos are stuffed with plenty of cheese, very stretchy, mild tasting, milky, and doused in a green chile sauce, which softens the wrapper. They pile lettuce and tomato on top, followed by a drizzle of sour cream, guacamole sauce and crumbled queso fresco. Overall the taste profile is very tangy and a bit spicy. Additional green salsa is provided in a squeeze bottle on the side, although I didn't use it as the dish is flavorful enough. (4/5) Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar was a very good choice for our dinner. We both left happy and full even though we didn't even order two entrees! I would revisit if I'm ever in Cortez again. Bathrooms - Two rooms in the back.

Amy was nice, she gave us some bussin ice. She made me feel happy. The food was good it did not…read moresuck. They didn't even make me pay an extra buck. "Amy moves like a quiet tide between tables, balancing plates like small, shining moons. Her smile is warm bread, her voice a soft clink of glasses at dusk. She knows who wants lemon, who needs a moment, who came in carrying the weight of a long day. She sets it down gently beside the forks. The ice is good here-- clear, bright, and singing in every cup, little crystals that catch the light like laughter you didn't expect. And the food-- oh, the food arrives like a promise kept: golden, fragrant, alive with comfort, each bite a reason to stay a little longer. Amy drifts through it all, steady as a heartbeat, turning hunger into something softer-- something like home"

This is the kind of food I come to Northern New Mexico for and haven't had much luck finding it in…read moreSanta Fe recently. I had the Carne Adovada plate. Everything on the plate except the beans was peppery hot. That includes the salsa for the chips. And there was the sopapia with honey included, and it was only $16. Seriously, I haven't enjoyed a Mexican restaurant meal this much a very long time.

This restaurant is under a new name. My son and I stopped by after getting gas next door…read more Everything was delish. I ordered the carne asada, the beans were so tasting as well as the meat. The service was quick, the drinks were a decent size that we took them to go. I had an horchata. The ambiance is a beautiful Mexican hacienda like. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Booth and chair seating. Parking is in front.

Service was friendly and quick without being pushed. Sat…read moreoutside in the patio area, where there were several tables. Ordered off the Lunch menu. Best barbacoa style beef (slow cooked shredded beef) which was delicious in a taco. Ended up ordering another taco à la cart. My first time here, visiting the area. Will return again. I would recommend this restaurant to friends and family.

Stopped here for a quick lunch on the way to Mesa Verde. The service was great as the staff were…read morevery attentive and fast. They had a salsa with chips that was a bit different but really good. I gor the lunch special seafood enchilada and it was twice the size I expected for a lunch special. It was really good.

Excellent Mexican cuisine - we had small cabbage salad served with chips and salsa, chili verde, &…read morebirria tacos... all flavorful/tasty! We eat Mexican food at least twice a week and we were impressed with the quality of all the food! Service was good, the restaurant was loud & bustling early on a Sunday evening. Colorful Mexican decor. We had enough left overs to reheat the next night. Definitely recommend this restaurant!