I love eating here. The food is so healthy and valued priced. I particularly love the prickly pear margarita read more

The bar upstairs seemed nice, but the food was meh. We ordered the nachos with the extra vegetables and the steak. It was fine, but not anything amazing. read more

Stopped in with my family for a bite. Plenty of seating and good ambiance. It's similar to chipotle as far as process and selections. But I say Zia has fresher ingredients. I got the bowl with black beans, whole grain rice and the carne asada. It was tasty and filling. I got their mango habanero salsa and chips and it was good as well. As a TX gal I wish they had queso though. Service was good for me but my son felt rushed and they started his order off wrong. Overall good eats though. read more

Several options--gf, vegan, vegetarian. Fresh ingredients, happy, cool decor. Clean and efficient. I had a bowl with sweet potatoes which was delicious. Perfect lunch option. read more

Mexican fast food. Good ingredients, clean and well lit environment. Dine-in or take out. Inexpensive, good value. Pleasant service.

Stopped in here upon the recommendation of a friend of a friend, and we enjoyed our meals. The special that day was carnitas, so my wife tried it in a bowl, while I had two carnitas tacos. Very tasty, fresh ingredients, and the tortilla chips we ordered on the side were really good. There's a decent amount of seating in the light and bright interior. I appreciated that the menu explained the pretty high cost of the fish products (such as the fish tacos) due to supply chain issues, and that they plan to bring the price down again once that changes. Very nice touch. The carnitas special, though, was a really good deal. I would definitely stop in here again the next time I'm in Durango. read more

Zia Cantina - Carnitas tacos with tortilla chips. - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Durango staple for a reason! Fast, efficient, and family friendly. Daily specials..I love the enchilada nights! I had not visited the Cantina yet as I am usually just passing through for a quick bite, however recently went and sat on the patio enjoyed some very unique and delicious cocktails at a good price! Specialty cocktails for under $9? Just got back from a trip where I was spending $18 on sub par cocktails..glad I went upstairs finally! Go dine in and enjoy some drink specials on the patio, you won't regret it read more

We had plan to skip the dinner due to super duper heavy buffet in downtown. But while evening walk , we stumbled on this restaurant. Not sure how but this trip to Durango has been food special. All our restaurant selections shined like anything. So , talking about this place. Insanely delicious and heck of cheap. So crowded but that's what talks about this restaurant being one of the best. We took salad bowl with baja fried fish. Best ever salad bowl we tried. Staff is super helpful. He went through and explained all the available options to customize the bowl and end output was damn finger licking. read more

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This is a must-do for anyone who hasn't tried this spot in Durango! We make a point to stop anytime we're in the area. There are several "build your own" options as well as some other items, like tamales and Baja tacos. I usually get a rice or salad bowl and load it with black beans, chicken, lettuce, cheese, and pico. I tried their salsa verde this time, which was really flavorful, but also quite spicy! I didn't mind, but it's definitely one of their hotter salsas. Some of my other favorite things to get here, though not pictured, are their quesadillas and burritos. The service here is always quick, so don't be deterred if the line seems long. They move through everyone quickly and there's usually plenty of seating, especially at this location. They also seem to have gotten a distillery on the upstairs level, though we didn't check that out. There's also a ton of parking compared to the other Zia's location, so we had no issues finding a space. Definitely don't miss this local Durango flavor! read more

Zia Cantina - Rice Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Very popular local Chipotle-like restaurant. The food was all fresh and delicious. I liked it so much that I ate here twice! Friday night I had the "Friday Special" which was a bowl with spicy shrimp and black beans on cilantro lime white rice, with a Modelo Especial to drink. Saturday I had a bowl with Carne asada, black beans, white cilantro lime rice, lettuce, pico, guac, white cheese and chips, with another Modelo. I loved it because it was filling without it being greasy. These were healthy dinners after a day of hiking. read more

Zia Cantina - Carne Asada bowl - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Zia's is a must for anyone who hasn't been here. It's a great place for burritos, tacos, or bowls! Their meat is always amazing especially their grilled marinated chicken! Their chips are also great and a must try item. Can't wait to be back here! :) read more

After spending an event filled day driving incredible "Million Dollar Highway" and exploring the quaint mountain towns of Silverton and Ouray.....I strolled into Durango, Colorado during peak dinner time on a Friday evening. I had initially been interested in eating at a few restaurants I had researched about, but those places were pretty busy. I was surprised in general how crowded Durango was...I figured it to be a quiet place especially when I visited out of season in early spring. Also, parking was difficult to find on the streets of town. But already being around 8pm, at this point I was happy settling for anything, especially after all the driving, touring and walking around I had done during the day. Right near the heart of the downtown area of Durango, I found Zia Taqueria. What was good about this place for me is that they have their own parking lot and when I walked in, I headed straight to the counter, didn't wait around, ordered and had my food prepared and served to me within a few minutes. That pretty much sums up Zia Taqueria. Actually...it's very similar to the whole Chipotle Mexican Grill concept. Their menu is situated above the counter on a couple of billboards. Just like Chipotle when you order, they prepare your meal right in front of you and then it gets passed down the line. When completed, you pay for it at the register and then choose your own table. They offer unlimited fountain soda as well. I went with my go-to favorite Mexican dish...a chicken quesadilla. Since I was hungrier than usual, I also added chips n salsa as a side. Everything was fine. My quesadilla and the chips n salsa were enough to satisfy me. Overall, the food didn't blow me away amazing...but it was satisfactory for finding a quick meal on the fly. Visiting Durango for one weekend evening...I didn't realize how busy restaurants would be during dinner hours. Coming across Zia Taqueria last minute was a lucky find for me and I'm glad I received made to order food without any hassles. So if you're looking for an upscale version of fast food while avoiding the dinner crowds in Durango, Mexican restaurant Zia Taqueria can be for you. read more

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Never tired of this place, lived here my entire life and continue to eat here at least once a week so good

I must be the outlier for this Chipotle wanna be as I see several people seemed to like it. I had a burrito and a small taco. Like Chipotle, you go down the line telling the servers what to put in your taco or burrito. My taco was with carne asada, which tasted like rubber. My burrito was pork. The burrito wasn't bad, but very bland I thought. My wife liked the refried beans in her burrito, but again, I thought they had very little flavor. All in all I felt the ingredients were not near as good as a standard Chipotle. read more

Zia is a must when visiting Durango! I always look forward to eating here during ski season. The Baja Style fish tacos are my go to order. 2 tacos usually aren't enough to fill me up, so I get 4. The mango salsa adds some bold flavor. Whenever you order fish, you have to wait about 10 minutes. The location is clean, handicap accesible, and the staff are efficient and friendly. read more

We loved our meal here and would come back if we pass through Durango again. Service was great; everything was clean and efficient. The Friday shrimp special was fantastic. I had tacos, my husband had a burrito. We liked the Unique sodas. Prices were reasonable too. read more

In town for the night and tried this place close to our hotel. I ordered the weekend special chicken barbacoa tamale with rice and beans. The price was great- the portions are huge- the service was perfect- the tamale was ok- beans and rice were great! Lots of options- if I ever come again I'll try something different!! read more

Just the best. Seriously a staple of Durango and just so good. Used to eat there multiple times a week, down to one time a week now, but always a "must have". The newer north location is cool and the upstairs has a good vibe to it. Good service, great food, and in all that time I've eaten there I can't think of a single criticism... except that I wish they had breakfast burritos, and I am sad they don't offer that to Durango read more

Pretty average in my book. Pricing is reasonable, however food lacked seasoning and flavor. Even the items that I was told were spicy, definitely lacked the heat. I definitely a little disappointed with the flavors of our meal from reading the other reviews. read more

The fish tacos were outstanding. They had a ton of flavor and ingredients tasted fresh. Great quick service at the counter. It was nice and clean inside. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Finally! Great, authentic Mexican food! Nothing in the Four corners like it. Ordered the Tuesday special-chile relleno. Tricky dish and they got it right. Clean, fast service, good prices and great selection. read more

Loved Zia Taqueria. Locally owned fast-fresh-food! Fun vibe. Will return next time we are in town--really enjoyed a healthy, filling & fresh-meal (that was inexpensive) after a day on the slopes! Oh and they serve beer too! read more

No thanks. Food had little to no salt. And they added ingredients intended for my nachos to my pozole. I do not recommend. It was a waste of money. read more

Sadly I feel compelled to writer this review. As a local institution that has its roots in providing quality food with great service, you , Zia, have failed to live up to your roots. I have ignored the lack of quality, poor customer service, and pathetic servings for too long. Today is the last day I will spend any money with you. The fifteen black beans and tablespoon of rice with my wife's potato bowl simply put me over the edge. I ended having to pay extra to get a "normal" size serving. When I brought this to your employee's attention he cavalierly said, we charge extra. Please go back to your roots. It is a travesty when my kids are excited to visit a town that has a Qdoba. Please change my mind and I will gladly revisit this review. read more

Zia was really good! We got 2 baby burritos and a big burrito. It was all good and much cheaper than chipotle. It was a bit busy, we went at 5:30 on a thursday. read more

The quality of the food at both locations has dropped significantly. We are really disappointed and rarely stop anymore.

Food was tasty, Margarita was yummy, and cookie was awesome!!! New to Zia Taqueria would recommend to eat when in Durango read more

The restaurant was unique and inviting, very colorful and spacious. The menu has many options for you to create your own masterpiece. Mine was a carne asada burrito with rice, beans, cheese and the delightful spicy green salsa. Pretty cool that you can get a local beer to wash down your meal with also. Kids had a quesadilla and burrito, both finished up with a cookie they found delicious. read more

Zia Cantina - Burrito and cookie - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Zia is always a solid contender. They're also local and pay their employees correctly.

Went for the first time and as suggested got the fish tacos! They were great and may have been the best I've ever had just because they were flavorful and packed full of fish and toppings. Service was a tad slow, but I know they were made fresh to order. I actually like the fried (Baja) better than the grilled fish which was a little "fishy" tasting. Still good though. Great margaritas as well. Sauces served were great and i also loved the squeeze bottle self serve options. I'll be back! read more

Zia Cantina - Three tacos. One Baja, Two grilled. - Mexican Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Since it's inception Zia has never disappointed. Now visiting as a tourist rather than a local, it's my go to place! The fish tacos are fabulous! read more

Amazing food, great vibe, solar powered and dog friendly. What more could you want? Oh ice cream! There's an ice cream truck next door.

Great local taco and burrito place. I think the pulled pork is best. Worth the stop if you are in Durango.

I don't get why this is rated so high.. The dining room was filthy. The entire time we were there, we never saw anyone clean the tables. Food is a lot like Chipotle. Meh. While most of the staff was friendly, there was one guy who was barking at me to make a decision about what meat I wanted. Excuse me, but Its a little tough to make a decision when you aren't even close to where you can see the items available, not to mention it was my first time going there. (And my last) read more

Very busy place and ok food, stood in line for 20 min and then waited for another 10 for my selection. Not sure I would classify it as a taqueria due to the wait times. read more

I feel I'm being generous with the three stars. The cleanliness of the food bar was the first thing I noticed. The staff used the same gloves for meat and veggies and all toppings and didn't change gloves between orders at all. I had half a mind to ask them to remake my order when I watched how it was made. Staff seemed unenthused to help us. My son enjoyed his burrito, that's the only reason I give three stars over 2. My food was cold all the way through, and when I asked for guacamole, I didn't mean to have my entire taco drowning in it. Sometimes having more is good... this was by no means a good thing. By the time I sat down I couldn't even eat these "tacos" because all the juice had caused the corn tortillas to fall apart. Even with some salsa it was simply not good. Won't eat here again. Big thumbs down. read more

Zia is the best!!! SO yum! Lunch or dinner or snack. try their tacos or bowls! I love the carne asada and tomatillo avocado salsa. Wish I could eat here every single day. (if there is a line - don't worry, it's worth the wait) read more

Descent fats food at Durango prices... I don't wanna say this place was bad but I got overrated chipotle vibes

Wahoo, grilled fish tacos. House style. Flour tortillas..Don't think twice, it's the bee's knees.

Appreciate this location's idea to expand and have an upper floor that meets the needs of people who not only want to eat but also want to connect with conversation, by playing trivia, having a cocktail, or working with WiFi, but unfortunately the upstairs seems to be turning into yet another dining experience for parents who want to be on their phones while their kids use eating-out as recess. Maybe Zia can get creative to help curb this problem so it's an inclusive space for everyone and meets the intended goals of the space. read more