Walk just a little further South on Main Avenue to this surprising little casual spot and order THE NACHOS! Yum! The restaurant may not be "authentic" Mexican but their ingredients are fresh, and the service is great! And I love that you can get six types of salsa, and chocolate chip cookies (Irish Cream Chocolate Chip cookies, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Original)! read more

Really lovely excellent staff. Each and every person I came in contact with was exceptionally lovely! It takes me about 3 minutes to walk here, so I ordered a regular veggie burrito to go. Vegetarian black beans, sautéed veggies, lettuce, a smidgen of cilantro lime rice & sprinkle of cheese. I asked for a mix of the Serrano and mango habanero salsas. All the flavors were really good. What sucked was that my burrito was cold. Like cold enough that the cheese inside was pretty solid with no melt to it whatsoever. Pretty sure that it would have been an awesome burrito if it hadn't been cold. *shrugs* read more

Nini's Taqueria - The regular veggie burrito was the size of more than half my daypack - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Stopped for tacos and margaritas. Was not disappointed. Friendly staff and fabulous tacos. We had fish tacos with mango lime salsa. Be advised the spicy slaw they put on the taco's has a kick. Perfect lunch, read more

Just ok. Got the 3 taco meal with blue corn shells and the tortillas weren't warmed up. Like they served them right out of the bag. Ended up eating only the filling and leaving the tortillas. read more

Being from Austin TX, we eat tacos non stop and are kind of spoiled when it comes to our taco options. That being said, Ninis tacos did not disappoint. We enjoyed all of our food but the highlight would be the barbacoa on blue corn tortilla with the mango habanero salsa. The owner and staff are welcoming. We will be back and would recommend to others. read more

Awesome chicken tacos. Excellent service with a smile. I couldn't eat all three tacos and they were terrific! The smell from this place to the street was overwhelming FABULOUS! Glad we walked by and ate a wonderful lunch. Thanks!!!! read more

I came to Durango thinking that I wouldn't find anything good. I found NiNi though I'll try it. My toes was crawling, taste buds were overjoyed with excitement. I had the Burrito read more

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Great service good tacos and serving size could be fixed with a question a taco plate could mean 1, 2 or 3. Verify before you serve 3

Very poor quality food. Stomach was on blast after eating their home chilli nachos. Felt sick all day. Feel like puking and didn't feel great exploring the town after. The chilli needs to be made more fresh. Who knows how long this has been in the fridge. Will never eat here again and I don't recommend anyone to get their nachos with their chilli. Worst decision ever made it my life. Good luck to all who enter this place. read more

Smelled so good when we walked by that we specifically came back for lunch. Really yummy! Great selection, great twists on the usual menu items, awesome salsas, and very nice, friendly people. I would happily eat here again - and plan to. read more

DELISH! We were struggling with the COVID changes (order outside and wait, no patio, etc.) and waits with some places - especially with the heat. We came upon this place and there was NO line! And it was tacos. Bonus. We ordered the barbacoa and chicken quesadillas - and were not disappointed at all. The side of guac was perfection. They have a great outdoor patio in the back - I wish they had a sign out in front that said that. Also highly recommend the Ska Brewery sparkling water (watermelon), and do NOT leave without a pumpkin choc chip cookie. Divine! Well done. read more

The food is OK as tacos go. The staff is friendly. But if you're looking for some place to grab a quick bit, go elsewhere. The ordering process is incredibly inefficient and S-L-O-W. Someone in line said it was provided with a "personal touch." If it were a sit-down restaurant I would agree. But having a long conversation with every customer about the rationale behind their food choices makes for incredibly slow service. The menu is clearly marked with everything, including their 15 or so salsas. But each customer is asked inane questions like, "Those tacos come with lettuce, tomato, onion and sour cream. You know this?" Customer: "Yes, it says so on the menu." Cook: "And you're sure you want this." Customer: "Yes." Cook: "OK, now let's talk about salsas." Customer: "I just want the tomatillo sauce." Cook: "JUST the tomatillo sauce? {scoffs} There is no JUST tomatillo." Customer: "......" Cook: "OK. Let's repeat this so I make sure that I remember your order because you have three separate things." Customer: (to themselves) "Maybe you should write it down?" Meanwhile, a line of 15 people stretches out the door. If you're into having long philosophical conversations about the principles behind mixing corn with black beans and cilantro for a sweet salsa, and how this salsa is not hot and goes best with fish, but not chicken, whilst a hoard of hungry people burn their ire into the back of your head, then this is your place. If you're on your 30-minute lunch break, go somewhere else. read more

Best and freshest mexi in Durango and THE nicest owner. You could eat off the floors and their food is so consistent and reasonably priced. Worth the wait when there is one and they have an awesome back patio. One of my all time faves in Durango! read more

I have to say that the employees were very nice, and the location was very clean and nice looking. But the burrito was just meh. If you have ever had a Mission style burrito (or Denver for that matter) it isn't in that authentic style and seems Americanized. Tased ok, just not crave-worthy and I ended up not finishing mine. read more

We strolled in between regularly scheduled meals for a little something after the long 8 hour road trip from Phoenix. I ordered small nachos and hubby got a Barbacoa taco. Nothing little about the small nachos. Added pinto beans and corn salsa. Yummy!! Hubby's taco was stuffed with meat! He loved every last bite before he helped me with the nachos. Still we couldn't eat it all read more

Fresh, fast and delicious. Authentic. Steamed tortillas, not fried, choice of salsas, generous portions. Two patios or inside. What's not to like? read more

My favorite Mexican food in town. Great food, friendly staff. Great for a quick lunch downtown. We also get takeout here a lot for dinner and it is easily my favorite night of the week. read more

Better than any Mexican food I've have. Always fresh made in front of you. In 5 year going everything is the best.

Average burrito, cheese isn't melted so it's a useless accompaniment, pork wasn't hot and juicy, tortilla wasn't hot, the usual for Colorado. read more

Small storefront in downtown Durango. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you. The food was very very good. We had soft flour tacos with Carnitas. Some places will make the Carnitas with like burnt edges on it which is how we prefer it. These were not that way but the flavor was very good. The service was prompt and friendly. All of the employees were very friendly. We will eat here again the next time we are in town. Also, they have a very nice covered patio in the back of the shop. Quiet intimate. And they allow pets so we were able to bring our dog on the patio. read more

Tacos??? Idk what these were. They were dry but wet shredded beef. Not street tacos if you're looking for street tacos don't come here they warm up a dry corn tortilla they don't even cook it blanch it or anything their salsa taste old and Soggy just like the wet dry soggy meat thank God I didn't let my whole family order we just ordered three tacos and shared one each not worth $10 by any means read more

Place is amazing!! A must eat if your in town tacos burritos quesadillas and the mango salsa amazing

Our family loves this little spot for nachos and burritos. Outside patio is super chill.

Great service and food was so good ! The workers helped me with recommendations and did not disappoint!

The inside is cute, it has a small menu, but the food came quick and it is really good, with good sized portions. Friendly staff! read more

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The best carnitas tacos and quesadillas we have EVER had, and we're from Texas and have a lot of experience with carnitas! The meat was so juicy and nicely flavored. The tacos came on blue corn tortillas- an unexpected and delicious bonus! Really friendly staff, too! read more

Solid Mexican joint right near the train station! Usually the line for Nini's is out the door, but this time we got lucky and there was no line! I always go for the tacos; the fish are legit because they come with yummy cabbage slaw, but the meats are good too (carnitas and barbacoa are good, chicken can be a bit dry sometimes). I LOVE the array of salsas Nini's has: corn and bean, pico de gallo, mango habanero, tomatillo, serrano... the list goes on and on and you can pick more than one! I'd recommend the pico and the mango habanero, but honestly you really can't go wrong. The staff here is super nice but sometimes you have to be patient because when the line gets crazy they can be overwhelmed. If seating fills up in the front there is more seating outside on the patio which is legit when the weather is warm :D read more

4.5 stars. Glad I hadn't seen the lowish avg on yelp or I might not have stopped! We wanted to get something between standard lunch and dinner hours, and ended up bailing on Gazpacho's b/c of no seafood options. Nini's hit the spot. It's Chipotle, but with more options and more local. Staff was cool / laid back but still provided good service. I had pork burrito and bf had fish tacos, both were quite good. Not insanely good, but plenty good for a quick bite to eat at a reasonable price, and good enuf we went back the next day to get something to go for the road. My 2nd burrito wasn't as ideally balanced or as warm as the first, but still got the job done. Chips and gauc also recommended! read more

My husband and I ate here back in late March. We were attracted to the type of food here but also the outside inviting appearance. It is a cute little restaurant in downtown Durango, across from the train station. Everyone inside was very friendly and helpful. They were accommodating as well to our little family. The inside appearance was a bright and colorful and the outside. The only thing we though might be a problem for others in a wheelchair would be the steep entrance into the restaurant but with a little push it shouldn't be too difficult. The food was delicious-- even our toddler gobbled it up! It appeared to have fresh produce and just looked overall yummy. They offer a variety of salsa as well. We will definitely be returning! read more

I work just down the street and can smell the wonderfullness that wafts from this tiny bastion of goodness all hours of the day. Nini's has a few things going for it: Awesome service, the most amazing mango salsa I've ever tasted, and MOUNTAIN OF NACHO! If you're down this way, stop by, have a fish taco with mango salsa and spicy coleslaw and forget about that place named Chipotle. read more

Passing through on the way to Telluride, stopped here for lunch. Food was fine, I got the veggie burrito which has all the traditional ingredients and then some odd ones like jicama. It was super hot and they provide free water. They've got a ton of salsa choices and you might find yourself feeling decision fatigue with all the choices you have to make. The restaurant is Ferdinand the Bull themed and has nice decorum and a large outdoor patio for dining. Bathrooms are very small and more like converted closets. If you can't find them that's cause they are "labelled" with flower pictures instead of a recognizable bathroom symbol. read more

Always a tasty and friendly lunch. Carnitas tacos with spicy slaw are my favorite. The veggie tacos are also good. Great salsa selection. One star off because the line is sometimes longer than I'm willing to wait. read more

If you are in Durango, CO check this place out. Yes, you could go and get authentic Mexican food in the area. However, if you want some great, tasty food, go check out Nini's. Huge portions. My pork burrito was amazing and bursting with flavor. Counter service which is friendly, helpful, and most importantly, FAST! read more

So good and short short wait time. Cooks and waiters/waitresses are amazing and kind. 10/10!

The dude making my taco gave me 9 choices of salsa. He described the one I picked as "cathartic and cerebral" Cool guy. Delicious tacos. Cool art on the wall. $3.25 per taco. Nirvana on the radio..... And then the fucking chili peppers curse followed me all the way to Colorado... But I still give this place 5 stars. It was the one CP song I can actually still tolerate. All in all, a pretty bad ass taco joint! read more

Nini's Taqueria - Cool art! - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Amazing food and exceptional service! We ordered a variety of tacos and tried several salsas. He even made me a quesadilla using two meats! The margaritas hit the spot! The portion size is above average too & I highly recommend the mango habanero Sakai with the fish tacos. read more

Fan-freakin-tastic! I went in here with some friends over the weekend and had some soft tacos. I had two fish tacos and a carnitas taco. I also tried three different salsas, including the habenero mango, the roasted serrano and the tomatillo. I have to say, hands down, a fish taco on a blue corn tortilla with habenero mango salsa was AWESOME! Nini's is an order at the counter type place with excellent service, indoor and outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere. For a quick bite to eat while wandering Main Street, this is GREAT place to go! read more

I have to admit I was a little weary when I walked in: another burrito shop? Where would it fall? Near the bottom with Chipotle or in the middle with Free Birds? Well, I can tell you I was happily surprise! I ordered the barbarcoa which was really good. The tortilla was fresh, so additional points there! The serving size was HUGE -- so I have dinner now as well. I had a choice between black or pinto beans. (I was a little disappointed that they did not know what burracho beans were, but it is Colorado, so what was I thinking!?!). I chose black beans. The owner even went so far as to add fresh jalapenos upon my request. Overall a good experience and good food. I will eat here again! read more

Yum! I was walking around the Historic Main St of Durango, CO yesterday and realized it was lunch time! I really had no idea what I was in the mood for, but something told me to stop into Nini's. It was simply adorable and inviting inside. The two people behind the counter were so friendly and helpful. I ordered these delicious nachos with shredded beef. Prices were a little high for nachos. But they had a delicious assortment of salsa's to choose from. And they make ti the way you want it, no questions asked. read more

"it was fine!" Great food with mediocre, unhappy service. it's hard to say that any of the employees so much as pretended to be enjoying their job. The food was very tasty, they have a good selection of salsas but, again... the service (even though it's a walkup and order..) was a bit unsettling. Great food, rough service. read more