9 Best Mexican Restaurants near Dolores

“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“

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

“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!“

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had the pleasure of being served by Jonathan during my recent visit to this restaurant, and I cannot say enough good things about him! From the moment I sat down, he was incredibly accommodating and attentive. He made sure my meal was prepared exactly how I wanted it, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Jonathan also went above and beyond by helping me choose the perfect dish for my friend who was in the hospital, taking the time to listen to my concerns and offering great suggestions. His kindness and professionalism truly made my visit memorable. Thank you, Jonathan, for making the experience so special! I’ll definitely be back.“

“Excelente lugar, buena comida y atencion al cliente“

“Good menu items to choose from. Reasonable prices. I had the carnitas burrito. Very big and full of meat. The taste was a bit bland and lacked salt. But good dish overall. Service was pretty routine. Good location next to a hotel and a gas station.“

“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.“