It's an old house on Main Street, but don't let that fool you, the food is fantastic. We loved the…read moreshredded beef tacos, and the chilie relleno was great as well. The waitress was fantastic.

Nothing fabulous to inform anyone about. They are VERY expensive for Mexican food inside a rather…read morerun down residential house. The good things were the marinated fajita meat and fresh corn tortillas. Unfortunately the onions and peppers were charred and burnt black which meant the meat was way overcooked The outdoor dining area was nice but it was too cold for our parents so we sat inside. They didn't offer green chile salsa which is what our mom really wanted. Our server Elizabeth was very nice and seemed too busy but was kind to fulfill our repeated requests. Their portions of sour cream and side dishes to accompany the fajitas were skimpy. We had to always ask for more fearing additional charge after charge, but happily that didn't happen. Overall it was okay. I doubt I'd return.

We have been traveling across the southwest for a while-- This is the best Mexican food I've ever…read morehad in my sweet life. Why are people not BUSTING DOWN THE DOORS to eat here? Perfect family sit down, staff was very nice and attentive. My spouse ordered the Carnitas taco and it was so good- he got another. Margaritas are big too. 10000/10 would go again.

great !! food and service !!the plate was pretty as well as full of flavors i love this restaurantread more

Wow!!! Cortez, Co what luck!! Your newest Mexican Restaurant, Agave Azul Taqueria & Bat is a…read morewonderful gem!! I had the Al Pastor burrito, which was absolutely delicious!! When I have to take half my meal home because it's too big to eat, it's a win win, I have lunch the next day . Their salsa bar is all house made salsas which, of the three tried, all were AHHHmazing. The food was fantastic! Prices were good and portion sizes were great. Staff was friendly, and the bar tender, Aldo, made a mean margarita!! I definitely recommend checking the place out. There are so many delicious options on their menu, I can't wait to go back.

Birria was very fatty. El pastor tortilla was not warmed up. El pastor meat was fair to good. Not…read moregreat. Service was mid at best. Very slow so food did come out fast. Also got the guac. Lots of white onion chunks. Also mid

I came here to enjoy some time reading a book. I had the birra taco special and a Midori…read moreMargarita- that was amazing. The birra meat was tender with just the right amount of sauce. My server was attentive to me throughout the time there. The restaurant has a couple of rooms and was decorated in a typical style. I enjoyed my time there and the food was what I wanted. My only complaint is with a patio they don't allow dogs. (Finding this to be an issue in Cortez). My boy is amazing and does not bother anyone else. Just my personal opinion.

This was good and close and the service was great. Loved the decoration and the food was great alsoread more

Great little place with nice ambience and friendly, fast service! I don't know if I could call it…read morethe best Mexican food I've had, but for a burrito stuffed with a pepper stuffed with cheese, I couldn't complain. Vegetarian diners beware that the vegetarian burrito has been jettisoned from the version of the menu pictured, but there's still the chile relleno burrito (delicious) and a combo plate which I can believe be made veggie. Chips, salsa and an unremarkable cabbage slaw are served gratis. Our Modelos came with ice cold glasses with a Tajin rim. Portions were substantial, avocados were fresh, and the friendly service made me forget that earlier, at the Grand Canyon, a man of boomer age openly gestured to my relatively unobtrusive septum piercing and straight up laughed. This man is not equipped for the modern age. Anyways, it's a great place to settle down in a comfy booth, unroll a map of Colorado, and destress from hours of driving with somehow the same pickup truck always following a little too close behind you.

This was our final Mexican restaurant as one member of our group isn't a fan of Mexican and as they…read moreowned the vehicle we were using, a revolt was a real thing. Being told by a local that Cortez is in want of a good restaurant this is the best they had, we gave it a try. The food was okay and nothing to write home about. In fact, I have gotten far better Mexican along the East coast than this place, though the green chiles are better in this region. The chile colorado was okay at best. The refried beans were average. No one in the group was wowed about the dishes they had. Desserts were a bit perplexing. The churros arrived without the sugar and cinnamon. The sugar combo came in a saltshaker and when applied to the churro didn't stick. The sopapillas had a mixed viewpoint amongst us. No one really enjoyed them except for me. Overall, this is average. If you're in Cortez it may be the best Mexican restaurant they have.

I only ordered takeout because I wanted to head back up to MVNP but the fajitas hit the spot. It…read morecame with a bag of chips and fresh salsa, all of which were nice. I'd give the food a 4.5, only because I've had better salsa but the service sets them apart. Food was ready quick and everyone was friendly and attentive, just for takeout. I'm sure the dine-in experience would be out of this world. Definitely check them out if you are in town for a good and quick alternative to the fast-food joints. It also looks like they may be adding a patio area in the future or at least expanding, great to see a small business with good food growing! If I pass through Cortez again, I'll definitely stop back in.

Excellent food with generous portions. I had a chicken taco and a chicken enchilada. Both were…read morepacked with large pieces of chicken. My wife has a tostada that was huge. My Dish also included beans and rice. The standard chips and salsa accompanied our meals. We would definitely return.

Always a great reasonably priced breakfast with friendly service. Great breakfast burritos and…read moretypical breakfast items.

Everything I've had there is cooked from scratch as much as possible, it has a homey and…read morecomfortable atmosphere. The servers were pleasant and timely. I recommend this highly over any other place in Cortez, Colorado.

We were drawn to Esmeraldas Ranchito Mexican Grocery Store after reading the reviews lauding the…read moretamales served at this family run store. Esmeraldas, very interestingly, is situated in a former gas station with the gas pumps removed. I believe they serve most items the entire day, so we were able to snag our tamales even though it was only 8AM. There were a couple of other customers inside and it seemed like everyone only visits for the food and not so much for the groceries. I ended up having to order in Spanish even though everything on the menu is in English. It's not an issue though as the person working is very friendly and and patient. Half Dozen Tamale ($13) - They had four types of tamale available for purchase: Beef (x2) - This tamale is filled with ground beef and corn in a red chile sauce, lending a reddish color to the masa wrapper. The masa is a little on the dry side and crumbles apart quite easily, but it doesn't stick to the corn husk much, allowing the tamale to stay well together during the unwrapping process. The beef is pretty lean and isn't seasoned that much, so it's a rather mild flavor. Chicken (x2) - The masa in this tamale completely sticks onto the corn husk, making the tamale basically completely fall apart while trying to unwrap. This might be due to construction - this tamale has a ton of filling, probably more filling than masa. The filling is basically shredded chicken in a light green chile sauce, complete with chile seeds. Like the beef tamale, this one is also on the dry side. The texture of the chicken is very similar to canned tuna and sticks to the teeth while eating. It's very tender without any gristle. Pork (x1) - The pork is shredded well into almost a Chinese pork floss-like texture. Since we ate this later (not on the same day) we ended up steaming the tamale and I have to say that the reheating process really amps up the moisture levels and makes the masa succulent and the meat not necessarily juicy, but definitely not dry. Cheese (x1) - This one smells the best by far. The filling includes plenty of fatty cheese, giving moisture and a good mouthfeel, and is embedded with pieces of tomato, onion, and green chile. The flavors meld together quite well, and due to the extra moisture, this is the most pleasing to eat. I've had tamales before that are still very good even with lukewarm. These ones, on the other hand, have to be eaten fresh or otherwise reheated via steaming. With that being said, when fresh, the tamales Esmeraldas serves are just as the other reviews state - delicious.

My traveling companion wants to propose to Esmeralda. She is so lovely, and her chile cheese…read moretamales are the bomb. We stopped and got tamales on our way to Mesa Verde, and they were so good, we stopped again on our way back to Canyonlands for a refill.

Not being familiar with traditional Navajo or New Mexican cuisine, I asked the very nice ladies to…read morehelp me choose the contents of a breakfast burrito. It was huge and delicious. Filled with egg, potatoes, cheese, and green chilies it was amazing. Then she had me but some homemade salsa that was wonderful. I will be going back to try other delicacies while we are in the area.

Still delicious. I stop here often before or when I leave Durango. Always a option when I want…read moresomething light and tasty.

Hits all the marks....great food, service, and ambiance! I tried this place on a whim, and I am…read moresure glad I did. This place is definitely going to be a new "go to " place for me when I need a great beer with great atmosphere. .

Good beer selection. Offered package beer too. Cute space, friendly bartender,,, what more could…read moreyou want?