RESTAURANTS
Bayfield | Cortez | Durango | Ignacio | Mancos | Silverton

Buffalo Gap - 17460 CR 501, 884-2259. Rustic atmosphere overlooking Vallecito Lake. Buffalo hot wings, shrimp scampi, buffalo burgers, prime rib. Nightly and lunch specials. Weddings, private parties, anniversaries. Children’s menu. Full bar/wine list. Live entertainment. Reservations accepted. Price range: $4.95 - $21.95. Open at 11 a.m., seven days a week.

Trudy’s Little Cafe - 14380 C.R. 501, 884-2995. An experience somewhere in time...homestylestyle cooking! Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner. Weekend Breakfast Buffet. Take out available, reservations accepted. Price range: $5.00 and up. Summer hours starting June 1st 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

La Casita Mexican Restaurant - 118 E. Mill Street, 884-9118. House specialty: steak picados, ribeye steak, combo plates, casita burritos, de puerco, rancheros, chimichangas. Burrito specialties/shrimp fajitas. Homemade salsa and sauces. Take out/full bar. Price range: $4.95 - $18.95. Open Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. lunch, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. dinner. Saturday 4 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. dinner. Cantina open 7 days a week 11:00 a.m. - ???

MEXICAN

Antonio’s Mexican Restaurant – 104 E. Main, Cortez. 970-565-9066. "A Fine Mexican Restaurant". Full Menu including appetizers, entrees, combo meals, steak and salads. Bar specials. Open daily 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Franciscas Restaurant and Cantina – 125 E. Main, Cortez. 970-565-4093. Wide variety of Mexican dishes, from mild to very spicy hot. Vegetarian meals available. Children’s’ menu available. Imported and domestic beers, microbrews, wines. Open Tue-Sat, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Thurs & Fri lunch 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Dinner 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

ASIAN

Hunan Chinese Restaurant – 2707 E. Main St. (across from Day’s Inn) 970-565-0919. Delicious Hunan cuisine served in a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy the all-time favorite sweet & sour entrees, chef’s special recommendation, varieties of spicy hot entrees and a variety of vegetarian dishes. All entrees are oil free and contain no MSG. Lunch and dinner specials and alcoholic beverages. Price range from $5.95 to $14.95. Open 7-days a week.

McDonald's of Cortez - 1322 Main St., Cortez. 565-6005. Featuring the complete McDonald’s menu. Breakfast and regular menu, "Extra Value Meals" available all day. Indoor children’s play place. Open Sun - Thurs 6 a.m. - 12 midnight, Fri & Sat 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Cuckoo’s Chicken House & Watern’ Hole - 128 E. College Drive, 259-6322. Durango’s Family Sports Restaurant. "Where a family can afford to eat, every night of the week." Serving a full menu and bar. Featuring Broasted Chicken, 20 varieties of wings, seven TVs and six sports programing packages; baseball, basket ball, football & hockey. Dine in or take out - lunch or dinner. Price range: $2.50 - $9.95. Open 7 days 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

ASIAN

Grandma Chung’s Asian Deli & Market - 100 Jenkin’s Ranch Road in the Skyridge Village Center, (970) 259-0600. Serving healthy Asian cuisine. Organic hormone-free beef and chicken, vegetarian lunch specials, special egg rolls, spring rolls, soups and salad. Asian market. Hours: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., de-livery available ($15 minimum)

BAKERY

Le Rendezvous - 750 Main Avenue, 385-5685. Swiss-owned bakery and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch with a wide variety of baked goods and specialty coffee drinks. Serving dinner thurs., fri., sat., from 5:30. Take out available. Beer and wine only. Children’s menu. Price range: $3.95 - $8.50. Open 7 days a week 7 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lomi Lomi Cookie Company - 519 ½ Main Ave., 259-5907. Luscious taste sensations: exotic cookies, brownies, pastries, lunch wraps, breakfast burritos, homemade soups and lemonade. Coffee, latte, frozen blended drinks, fruit smoothies and much more. Price range: $1.00 - $7.00. Winter hours - Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BAR & GRILL

Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange - 640 Main Avenue (Downstairs in the Century Mall), 382-9664. Over 100 beers, 38 on tap. Four Corners’ largest selection of micro and import beers. Appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, desserts, made daily from fresh ingredients. Take out available. Full bar and wine list. Non-smoking section. Reservations accepted. Price range: $5.95 - $8.95. Open from 11:00 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily (kitchen open late).

CAFE

College Drive Cafe - 666 E. College Drive, 247-5322. Durango’s best kept secret. Locally owned/operated. Breakfast served all day. Diverse Southwest & American dishes. Take out. Non-smoking restaurant. Price range: $2.25 - $6.50. 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday.

COFFEE HOUSE

The Buzz House - 1019 Main Avenue, 385-5831. Sunny patio! Espresso bar, fresh fruit smoothies, home-made pastries, multi-grain waffles, lowfat veggie and vegan meals, burritos, vegetarian green chile, and 100% organic coffee. Take out. Non-smoking. Price range: $1.00 - $7.00. Open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Steaming Bean Coffee Co. - 915 Main Ave., Durango’s only INTERNET CAFE located in the heart of downtown. Four daily coffees, espresso drinks, teas, chai, all-fruit smoothies and frappes. Pastries, bagels, sandwiches, wraps, and homemade soups. Monday - Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CONTINENTAL

Kennebec Cafe & Bakery - 4 CR. 124, Hesperus, 247-5674. Cozy atmosphere, gourmet dining nestled at the base of the La Platas only 10 mi. west of Durango on Hwy. 160. Serving Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Take out available. Full bar and wine list. Non-smoking. Reservations accepted. Open Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

DELI

Durango Natural Foods Deli - 575 E 8th Ave. (College + 8th), 247-8129. A natural foods deli-wide selection of salads, soups, sandwiches, juices and smoothies with the freshest organic produce. Take-out. Price range: $2.50 - $8.00. Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Flanders - 509 E. 8th Avenue #4, 259-9603. Durango's only soup, salad and smoothie restaurant. Offering a large variety of fresh made salads and dressings, sandwiches, six different homemade soups daily and over 25 flavors of smoothies featuring rhino boost, everything made fresh on premises. Take out available. Priced from $3.95 - $7.95. Open Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Mountain Market & Deli - Durango Mountain Resort, 259-0988. Located at the base of Purgatory Resort, we offer fast and friendly service for our homemade soups, pizza, BBQ, deli sandwiches, salads, rotisserie chickens, homemade baked goods, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, stuffed croissants, espresso, ice cream cones and shakes, beer, wine coolers, box lunches and dinners for picnics and more! Take out available. Open 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Nature’s Oasis Deli & Juice Bar - 1123 Camino del Rio, 247-1988. Featuring all natural/organic; daily hot entrees, salads, sandwiches and soups to accommodate your dietary needs. Fresh juice and smoothies. Organic coffee and espresso specialty drinks. Take out available. Non-smoking. Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Potsie’s Diner - 171 Suttle St., (Bodo Park) 382-0036. Everything’s homemade! Cinnamon rolls, 50 cent cups of coffee. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, deli sandwiches, salads, and soups. Take out available, or dine in. Lunch meetings. Price range: $3.50 - $6.50. Mon. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FAMILY

Western Sizzlin’ - 760 S. Camino del Rio, 385-5945. USDA choice steaks, chicken, seafood, and a hot and cold buffet with bakery and dessert bar. Beer and wine only. Non-smoking section. Reservations accepted. Price range: $3.99 - $9.99. Open: 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sun. - Thurs, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Take out available.

FAST FOOD

A&W Root Beer - 1220 Carbon Junction Road, 259-2285. Across from Wal-Mart in the 4 Star-Exxon Plaza. Drive thru, inside seating, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, french fries, onion rings, famous root beer and the best floats and shakes in town. Open Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. for breakfast. Lunch and dinner: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

McDonald’s - 201 W. College Drive, 247-2446. Featuring the complete McDonald’s menu. Breakfast and regular menu, "Extra Value Meals" available all day. Indoor children’s play place. Open Monday through Sunday 5:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers - 1840 Main Ave., 247-4505. Hot, juicy 100% pure beef hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, freshly made salads. Super value menu/99 cents. Smoke-free. 7 days a week Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - midnight or later, Sunday 10:30 a.m. Drive thru open until midnight or later.

ITALIAN

Guido's Favorite Foods Italian Market - 3000 Main Avenue, Durango. 259-5028. Extensive gourmet take-away menu. Antipasta plates and party trays. Take-away lunches including fresh Italian sandwiches and salads. Deli cases of imported meats and cheeses. Housemade desserts. European dry goods. Professional cooking tools including Viking cookware. Gift baskets. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.

MEDITERRANEAN

Cyprus Cafe - 725 E. Second Avenue, 385-6884. Offering innovative Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in an historic Victorian setting just steps from Main Avenue. Choose from a varied selection of items including Colorado lamb, seafood, pastas and vegetarian dishes. Beautiful garden patio dining available. Full bar and wine list. Non-smoking section. Price range: $6.25 - $15.95. Open seven days a week. Call for hours.

MEXICAN/SOUTHWESTERN

Cocina Linda - Albertson’s parking lot, next to Liquor World and Mountain Water Rafting. 259-6729. Authentic Mexican Food - Made from fresh ingredients! Fresh ground corn tamales (vegetarian and meat), burritos, tacos, chiles rellenos, etc. Daily specials! Take-out available. Open 10:30 - 6:30. Open until 8:00 in July.

Fiesta Mexicana - 2850 Main Ave., 375-2492. Serving Authentic Mexican food. Open for lunch and din-ner, also serving Sunday brunch, best margaritas in town. Steak and fish dinners, Children’s items and desserts. Take-out available, full-bar, reservations accepted. Price range: $8.75 - $12.95. Open 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week (10 a.m. for Sunday brunch).

Francisco’s Restaurante y Cantina - 619 Main Avenue, 247-4098. New Mexican and Mexican specialties, Southwest appetizers, steaks, chicken, pasta, salads, crab, lobster, sandwiches and seafood lunch specials. Children’s menu. Desserts, margaritas, beer and wine. Non-smoking section. Price range: $5.50 and up for lunch, $6.75 and up for dinner. Full bar. Open daily 11 a.m., Sunday only breakfast served at 9 a.m.

Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant - 431 E. 2nd Avenue, 259-9494. Traditional Northern New Mexican cooking featuring hot red and green chiles grown for Gazpacho in southern New Mexico. Specialties include aged tequila margaritas, carne adovada, tamales, chile rellenos and stuffed sopapillas. Large vegetar-ian selection. Take out available. Full bar. Non-smoking section. Free parking. Price range: $5.50 - $9.50. Open 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Sunday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Griego’s Mexican Food - 2603 Main Avenue. (970) 259-3558. Mexican and American food. Vegetarian, fajita, carnita, enchilada and smothered burrito plates. Children’s burgers, hamburgers and many other items. Take out available. Price range: $1.00 - $7.00. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Skinny’s Grill - 1017 Main Ave, 382-2500. Southwest, local’s ‘hole in the wall.’ Best Fajitas in the Four Corners, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Homemade salsa, sauces & bread. Buffalo Burgers, deep dish spinach enchilada, chimichangas, burritos, fish tacos, tortilla soup! Full Bar/22oz. margaritas. Large vegitarian selection. Non-smoking Restaurant. Take out. 7 days a week 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays until 10:00 p.m.

ORIENTAL

Chinatown - 862 Main Ave., 247-2688. Durango’s newest Chinese restaurant. Specializing in Peking, Hunan, Szechwan and Cantonese cuisine. Extensive menu, family atmosphere and great downtown location. Full bar, take-out available, non-smoking section, reservations accepted. Open: Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30, Fri. Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Mai Thai Restaurant - 1050 Main Avenue, 247-8272. A deliciously different eating experience. Traditional foods of the Pacific Rim: Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Pad Thai, curry dishes, Nasi Goreng and sates. Eat in/take away. Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

PIZZA

Domino’s Pizza - 1139 Main Ave. 259-3660. Fast, free, friendly, delivery and carry-out pizza. Chicken wings, breadsticks and more! Three great crusts to choose from! Open for lunch, dinner and late night! Take-out available. 11:00 a.m. - midnight.

Farquahrt’s Pizza Mia - 725 Main Avenue, 247-5440. Mexican and Italian food. Free in-town delivery. Serving lunch and dinner. Take out available. Full bar. Non-smoking section. Price range: $4.00 - $15.00. Open 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., seven days a week.

Home Slice Pizza - 441 E College Dr. 259-5551. Come enjoy gourmet, hand tossed pizza on our patio. Over 40 toppings! Salads and sandwiches too. Cold beer on tap. Delivery available in town. You’ll love our friendly service! Take-out available, Non-smoking section. Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sundays 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

STEAK HOUSE

The Hamilton Chop House - 49617 Hwy. 550 (at the base of Purgatory), 259-6636, Prime beef, fresh sea-food, wild game, all served overlooking the spectacular Needles Mtns. Fireside Dining. Visit "Bentley’s" for an after dinner drink and cigar. Full bar and wine list. Reservations accepted. Take-Out available. Price range: $16.00 - $28.00. Open nightly from 5:30.

Ore House - 147 E. College Drive, 247-5707. Established in 1972 and voted "number one steak house" by local diners. Rustic and casual, the Ore House is one of the area’s oldest and finest restaurants, with an atmosphere that truly reflects the essence and history of Southwestern Colorado. Specialties includes steaks, seafood, and a garden fresh salad bar. Choice and prime beef is aged a minimum of 21 days and hand-cut to perfection. Full bar. Good wine cellar. Senior citizen, children’s and "Heart Healthy" menus available. Price range: $13.00 - $34.00. Open 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., seven days a week.

Sweeney’s - U. S. Hwy. 550 N, north of Durango city limits, 247-5236. Established in 1973, Sweeney’s serves a large selection of appetizers, a great salad, and over 30 entrees, including steaks, seafood and daily Specials. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind restaurant! Outdoor patio garden. Full Bar and Wine List. Some reservations accepted. Private Cigar Room. Open 5 p.m. daily. ASK ANY LOCAL!

IGNACIO

Pino Nuche / Rolling Thunder - Located inside Sky Ute Casino 14826 Hwy 172, 1-888-842-4180. Make the short drive to Ignacio for gaming fun, world-class entertainment & a delicious dining experience. Open 7 a.m. ‘till 8 p.m. Weekdays and 7 a.m. ‘till 9 p.m. Weekends. The Pino Nuche Restaurant offers a scrumptious menu and is the home of the 1 pound T-bone and prime rib specials (after 5 p.m.). The Rolling Thunder Cafe’ serves lunch & dinner items including burgers, sandwiches, soups and delicious home-made pizzas until 11 p.m. on Weekdays and midnight on Weekends. Dine in or carry-out. You’ll always find something yummy at Sky Ute Casino’s fabulous eating establishments!

MANCOS

STEAKHOUSE

Echo Basin Steak House - 43747 CR M, 533-7000. Exciting dishes include steaks, prime rib, seafood and chicken. American family dishes plus childrens menu. We also have our signature salad and unforgettable appetizers and desserts. Full bar and wine list. Non-smoking section. Reservations accepted. Price range: $6.99 - $24.99. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

SILVERTON

FAMILY

Chattanooga Cafe - 116 E. 12th Street, 387-5892. Fast and friendly full-service dining. Families and large groups welcome. Great breakfast menu. Known for our "famous" beef stew, homemade soups and pies. Daily specials. Take out available. Beer and wine only. Non-smoking section. Reservations accepted. Price range: $3.00- $9.00. Open 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., seven days a week.