American

• Homesteaders
  45 East Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-6253
  Specializing in fresh baked breads and desserts, this restaurant serves home style made-from-scratch cooking. Vegetarian entrees are available. This restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

Bar-B-Que

• Balfour's BBQ
  11963 Road 26 • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-9878
  Balfour's proudly offers the finest quality meats and sides. This barbecue eatery is a wonderful place to take the whole family.  map

Brew Pubs

• Blondie's Pub & Grub
  332 East Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-4015
  Enjoy a fun and festive meal at this local bar and restaurant. The menu features burgers, sandwiches and dinner platters. more...  map

• J. Fargo's Family Dining & Micro Brewery
  1209 East Main • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-564-0242
  Family dining, with handcrafted microbrews, live music on the patio in the summer, steaks, burgers, southwest items, salads, bbq ribs, and more. Breakfast is served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.   map

• Main Street Brewery & Restaurant
  21 East Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-564-9112
  Hometown brewpub serving delicious micro brews plus an eclectic mix of American, Italian, Mexican, and German cuisine. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.  map

Chinese

• Hong Kong Restaurant
  332 West Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-564-8423
  Hong Kong Restaurant features a large menu of Chinese cuisine including delicious pork, beef and chicken specialties.  map

Coffee Shops

• Ute Coffee Shop
  17 South Broadway • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-2650
  Relax in this trendy coffee shop and indulge in a gourmet coffee or tea.   map

Creole & Cajun

• On the Bayou
  801 East Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-4079
  This lovely restaurant offers everything from tasty appetizers to homemade soups, salads and steaks.  map

Delis & Sandwich Shops

• Once Upon A Sandwich
  7 West Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-8292
  Dine on soft, fresh sandwiches prepared just the way you like them at Once Upon A Sandwich. This deli is proud to offer real cheese, fresh breads and quality meats.  map

Italian

• Lotsa Pasta
  1020 South Broadway • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-564-9131
  This casual eatery offers wonderful homemade pasta and features a beautiful deck with plenty of seating to enjoy your meal while overlooking the Mesa Verde.   map

• Nero's Italian Restaurant
  303 West Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  Downtown Cortez Southewest Colorado
  970-565-7366
  Filled with Southwestern artwork by regional artists, this restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine prepared by a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. They are open daily for dinner. more...  map

Mexican & Southwestern

• Fiesta Mexicana Family Restaurant
  430 North Highway 145 • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-4267
  Great Mexican restaurant offering authentic Southwestern and Mexican cuisine daily for lunch and dinner. Take out is available.  map

• Francisca's Restaurant
  125 East Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-4093
  Known as one of the best Mexican eateries around, Francisca's offers specialites like their fajitas, enchiladas, and Chiles Rellenos.  map

• Tequila's Mexican Restaurant
  1740 East Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-6868
  Tequila's is a traditional Mexican restaurant known for a fantastic full bar and homemade salsa.   map

Pizza

• Piccadilly Circus Pizza
  806 1/2 South Broadway • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-4301
  Piccadilly Circus Pizza serves hot, cheesy pies made with real cheese, savory sauce and your favorite toppings.  map

Seafood

• Dry Dock Restaurant & Lounge
  200 West Main Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-564-9404
  Seafood and steaks are the specialty at Dry Dock. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. Patio dining is available.  map

Steaks & Chops

• Shiloh Steak House
  5 Veach Street • Cortez, CO 81321
  970-565-6560
  Look no further for a thick, juicy steak with all your favorite sides and trimmings.  map