Restaurants near Dolores

“Best coffee and scones around”

“It was so good and the service was fun to bad it was too hot to use the patio, but I'll never be back cuz the local laundromat owner. I’ve been coming to the Dolores laundromat every week since May, spending $15–20 each time and supporting other local businesses in Dolores along the way (gas, food, beer, dispensary). Altogether, that’s hundreds of dollars directly in this laundromat and several thousand into the Dolores economy. Today I brought in my laundry as usual and tossed one small kitchen bag of trash in the dumpster. The owner came outside, yelled at me, and told me to take it out because “this isn’t a public dumpster.” I pulled the bag right back out, no problem. But the way it was handled made it clear my regular business wasn’t valued.
So here’s the bottom line: I’ll be taking my laundry and all of my weekly spending to Cortez from now on. Dolores just lost a loyal summer customer and thousands in tourist dollars because of how this was handled. One bag of trash cost this laundromat and the town much more than it was worth.

Think about it like this:

Gas station – I was filling a tank every week since May, even a conservative 13 gallons) at $4 a gallon is $50–$60 each time. Over 16 weeks, that’s $800–1,000.

Laundry – $15–20 a week = $240–320.

Beer – Even modest, let’s call it $20 a week = $320.

Weed – At an ounce a week (Colorado dispensary pricing, call it $80–120 an ounce), that’s $1,200–1,900.

Food – Even just $40 a week eating out = $640.

Add it all up: I've spent somewhere between $3,200–4,200 in Dolores since May

Now here’s the sting: the laundromat owner didn’t just push away my $20/week of quarters, he pushed away the anchor that kept me spending thousands in town. One trash bag just redirected an entire summer’s economy from Dolores to Cortez.

In other words he swapped out a bag of garbage worth maybe $1 in dump fees for the equivalent of a used car in lost revenue for his town. That’s not a win for “protecting his dumpster,” that’s a bad trade any way you slice it.

You're asking why is this review here because in the town the size of Dolores you all should understand why you've lost money. And who is responsible”

“Cute little gas station. Really good pizza. The women that work during the day are so friendly!

Vegetarian options: It's pizza so lots of veggies

Parking: It's a gas station so park wherever

Kid-friendliness: It's a gas station with lots of snacks”

“🙂👍 Tyler and the staff do a great job!”

“This is one of the best places to eat! Their burgers are huge, onion rings were crispy and delicious and they have soda that is amazing! I am looking forward to eating here again next time I’m in town!”

“love 💕 the people love the town of Dolores Love ❣️ montezuma Mexican 🌮🌮🌮🌮 🌮🌮”

“Fun atmosphere, great menu.”

“We have never had bad food at Mi Mexico. Everything is delicious. The owner is always on site- cooking or greeting guests. The restaurant is very comfortable and decorated well. There is a large enclosed porch and a garden deck for summer dining. Always great service! By far the best Mexican Restaurant around Montezuma County!”

“Stopped in for a dinner to celebrate being back in Colorado and I'm happy I made the choice. The al pastor and birria tacos were delicious. The salsa was so yummy I asked for it to go so I could bring it home. Great place and staff!”

“Great beer, but bar service was unwilling to engage in conversation or answer any questions.”

“Can't on a busy Saturday for lunch. Staff was friendly but could have used another person to help out. Service was a little slow. We choose to sit at their picnic table and it was very pleasant aside from all the hot running cars hahaha. It is a car hop so that was expected. Very affordable compared to some places in town.”

“Absolutely the best food we have had while traveling through. I highly recommend stopping if you are looking for fresh and local cuisine. The yak steak and ceviche were my favorite!”

“The best Mexican food in town. Very friendly staff.”

“I had a great experience at Beny's. I try to eat at local cafes when I'm out and about. You never know what you are going to get. Beny's exceeded expectations. Denise, my server was friendly and smiling. As I sat and observed, the servers not only greeted the locals by name but asked about their families. The food came out fast, hot and yummy. I highly recommend if you're driving thru Cortez and you need some lunch or breakfast to give Beny's a try. Ask for Denise to be your server. You will not be disappointed. Just a side note, their patio is not currently open.”

“A great place for breakfast and lunch, very friendly atmosphere.”

“There food is Amazing! The Sushi is also fantastic!”

“The best Mexican food we’ve had in awhile. Everything was absolutely delicious! Portion sizes are so big. We are stuffed. The staff was so attentive! Could not recommend this place more!”

“If you’re from California? You have to make a stop here!!”

“Excelente lugar, buena comida y atencion al cliente”

“Best restaurant EVER. Feels like home & all staff are so warm & friendly & real! Their food is what you wished your Mom could have made… I have never had a bad meal there in the 27 years I’ve dined here. Rick & Carolyn are wonderful, kind, hardworking people & without any pretense or guile. Just wish I lived in Cortez so I could eat here EVERY day! Carolyn’s baking is awesome & she does make the best carrot cake I’ve ever had. All their food is so good! I try to plan a way I can get to Cortez to enjoy their food each week if I can. If you get the opportunity & haven’t dined here & want a warm, homemade meal, this is your place. Put it on your must stop restaurants to enjoy if you live or visit Cortez, you won’t be disappointed.”

“Great Cappuccino Server very quickly! Loved the Setting and the people’s friendliness”

“Great food and service! The sliders were great! The tea was delicious. Eating outside was great! Our waitress and cook did an awesome job.”

“Always amazing and kind. This place has been around for over 20 years and has changed owners a couple of times. The new owners are extremely good at what they do and I can tell there is a higher quality of ingredients and preparation”

“Cashier/associates who took our order was very kind, fast, and efficient. Pizza was great. Also got a generous amount of my Superman single scoop ice cream waffle cone!! Excellent service!”

“Glad to have a great meeting place in Cortez again!”

“Had an extremely delicious dinner here last week during our Colorado trip. Food was incredible and our waiter outstanding. Sat on the patio which was delightful. Definitely recommend Shiloh!!!!!”

“Great service and Good coffee”

“This restaurant serves your typical Mexican player, but their chips come with a little bowl of bean dip and the waitress was the sweetest thing I’ve ever encountered in my life ;-) thank you Pamela for the great service”

“Great sales! Fish counter lady goes above and beyond for you! Produce and meat best in town. Helpful grocery sackers, always offer to help. Thank you guys for the work you do for us!”

“Blondies has awesome food.”