Durango Cantina

Do not sleep on this food! I ordered the Tacos Champiñon (mushroom) and the Flautas de Pollo. Everything was soo flavorful. I can't believe I almost didn't order food.

Shoutout to TJ for the awesome service!! Great spot for a quick meal and affordable drinks in melrose.

I was excited to try this place, the vibes and the decoration is really nice, but as someone who grew up in Mexico I was expecting more with the food, don’t get me wrong, the presentation of the plates was really nice! but the flavor didn’t convince me that much and the day I went it wasn’t even that busy but they still took long to take the food to the table, it also seemed that the people that was there was only the regulars and they would get a faster service, the experience could be better.

We went to Durango Cantina for drinks and dinner before watching a play next door. The atmosphere was perfect—mood lighting, laidback, not noisy. The staff was lovely. They were more than helpful. They chatted with us but not intrusively. We even got a round of tequila shots for free! The food...totally worth it. They have the best guacamole ever. Not only was the presentation beautiful, the flavor is unparalleled. They had this unique rice paper with nori (seaweed) that came with the nacho chips. I loved it, though the more traditional chips were better. The tacos were served over cups of broth—novel, and it brought the food to new heights. The meat sampler was HUGE, and the flavors were just...*chef's kiss* I brought leftovers home, and had enough for two more meals!

I went with my flag football team on a Monday night and Pablo made us feel so welcome. He was super friendly and accommodating to our large group. His service was very attentive. The restaurant had a very cool atmosphere and the food was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Unexpectedly delicious. Very unique take on traditional Mexican cuisine