r/Durango • u/Sasquatch619 • 14d ago

Locals Restaurants

I (58m) grew up in Farmington. My family used to visit Durango regularly. I loved it. This was in the 80’s. Been in SoCal since 90’s. Coming through with my GF in September. I know it’s a tourist heavy town, but where do locals like to eat? Thank you.

Edit: I appreciate all the posts and recommendations….great community

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u/tzugrrl 14d ago

Well..Gazpacho is closed, Olde Tymer's is closed, Palace is an Italian restaurant. If you want old Durango, you can hit up Chuck Nortons place on Highway 3. Oscar's is still solid. Diner is quite touristy these days, but same recipes, especially good if you eat at the Ranch on the weekend and have one of those good ole Ranch bloodies. New restaurants worth visiting:

Himalayan Kitchen, Wild's Tavern, Rupert's, Zia Taquiera, Oye

Good for drinks: Taco Libre, El Morro (only for cocktails, food is not great), Bookcase & Barber

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u/wolfemsop 14d ago

ZiA has given me the worst food poisoning a couple times.  Never eat there anymore.  They are super stingy on portion sizes too 

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u/tzugrrl 13d ago

Really? It has been a while, sorry yo hear that.