I visited here for the first time. I'm very impressed with the owners, the atmosphere and the…read moreabsolute caring about the guests experience. I think the menu is great and the food tasty

This is not a sandwich shop. They have new owners and it is an Irish sit down restaurant…read more There was no name change so it was very misleading for us We had the White Witch Sandwich that was not that good it was a panini with two slices of processed turkey and some gooey orange cheese.

Food and service were awesome, totally recommend this place. Only down fall was the car hop told me…read morethe soda was flat.

This is a local spot where you pull up, park, and staff come out to you to grab your order. After a…read morelong day of driving, this was definitely what I needed. Something easy and fast! They had a ton of different, classic options to choose from. This is your typical drive-in burger spot. The staff gave some suggestions, which I appreciated since it was my first time there. My group ordered the chicken fried steak sandwich, the fish sandwich, sweet potato fries, and the jala bites. The food was hot and tasted good. I know you're wondering why we got fish, but I wanted something light! It didn't taste fishy and was yummy for a random joint in Cortez. The jala bites were a personal favorite, as they seemed homemade. It wasn't a classic jalapeno-cream cheese situation, but instead involved chopped jalapenos, nacho cheese, and it was all fried with a crispy outer shell. I'd come back for those alone! I'd definitely come back and try more. The price was fantastic too.

Lobby was opened 10 mins late so I stood outside waiting for someone to open the doorread more

Don't buy food from this place they served me 2 salads of rotten/ black goo slime lettuce. Acted…read moreas if I was crazy when I bought them the first salad and held up the rancid lettuce, reluctantly made me another salad, which was also the same, ended up just having to throw away all of it. hopefully I don't get food poisoning from the 2 bites that I ate before I realized that it was not safe to eat. I would't even feed my chickens lettuce that was that nasty!

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

Easily my favorite place to eat dinner/lunch in Cortez!! Cute place on the Main St mixed in amongst…read morethe other places but became the standout! The menu is there own so be sure to ask questions!! I asked several and the answers were yes. They basically made my food and drink custom to me and it was phenomenal!! Amanda(The owner) is sassy and amazing,she will make your visit one to remember. Love this place!

Warning: This Review May Cause Uncontrollable Drooling If…read moreBBQ restaurants had a "cute factor," this place would be a golden retriever in a tiny chef's hat. The staff? So fun and friendly they moonlight as professional best friends. The pineapple salsa hit like a tropical vacation I didn't know I needed. Nachos were great -- no notes. The pulled pork was so flavorful it made me question my plain-chicken era. The brisket? Fork-optional tender. And the mac and cheese was so creamy it deserves its own zip code. But the real villain? The Chubby Cow Taco. I don't know what sorcery lives inside that thing, but it now haunts my dreams in the best possible way. 5/5 stars. Will return. Possibly tonight.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We met friends here at their recommendation. The interior dining area is fairly small but we were…read moreable to get a table for four without problems at 5:30 PM. My wife and I both ordered the brisket taco. Hers without the pineapple mango salsa and with Mac and cheese as a side. I ordered a side of sweet potato fries with mine. My wife absolutely loved it. I was expecting moister brisket rather than the burnt ends type meat. That being said, the flavors were very good. The tacos included a large portion of the burnt ends with a very tasty rather sweet bbq sauce, chunks of potatoes with a melty white cheese and a good flour tortilla. I was saddened by the amount of cilantro in the salsa; blame my DNA as it tastes like soap to me. I found the sweet potato fries tasty and an adequate amount as a small side. My wife's side of Mac and cheese was the better side and was easily enough for both of us to have shared as a side. It reheated well for an addition to a salad the next day in our hotel room. Our friends had a very good bacon cheeseburger and a grilled cheese, both with large portions of French fries. They also had leftovers to take home. The service was prompt and attentive without feeling like we were being hovered over, nor were we pressured to eat and leave. This made for a very pleasant conversation catching up with old friends. This would be one of our top dining choices in Cortez.

Pippo's is a local wonder! Smack in the middle of Main Street. You'll see motorcycles, and RV…read morearound. Nice little patio. Just like a diner! Food is fresh, fast, and fabulous! The service is first rate and quick.

Food was decent. Basic diner. I ordered the turkey melt. There were definitely balanced portions…read more Although our waiter was nice I'm disappointed at the service. We came at 1:00pm. There were only two tables occupied and one other occupied with the staffs children. Two of us ordered soda that came flat. Our waiter notified us the carbonation was being fixed and she would bring out different ones. That never happened. We requested mayo 4 times and each time she said okay and left. We never got it. Two of us shared with the other two of our parties drinks. At the end after she took our empty plates she asked if we wanted iced tea to go. Which was nice afterthought but defeated the whole dining experience. We moved to the area and are in search of a go to lunch spot. We will keep trying. This will be a pass for us.

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.

Surprised with all the negative reviews. Well, what do I know? I am not from Cortez, CO., and I…read morewas just passing through. First impression, the place looked modern and clean that evening I stopped in. No long lines. Service was courteous and quick. Better visit here than most other McDonald's that I have stepped into. Solid 3 stars!!

We went through this drive thru on our way home from Mesa verde. The line was long and moved pretty…read moreslow. When we got our food, a sandwich was missing. We pulled to the side and one of us ran inside to go grab it. During that time, the drive thru employee came out and said we need to move since we are in the spot for people who are waiting for their food. We told her we were there cause someone went inside to get our missing item. She still said we have to move which was extra annoying because there was no way to get to the other side of the parking lot other than driving around the block. The food was fine once we all had ours. Fine for a stop on a road trip if you have the time to wait.