Frida's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

If you’re hunting for truly authentic, flavor-packed Mexican food in Durango, stop scrolling and GO to Frida’s! Hands down, this is the best Mexican food I’ve tasted so far — and believe me, I’ve tried plenty! The moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by the cozy, vibrant atmosphere — colorful walls, art that makes you smile, and the warm, inviting energy that makes you feel right at home. It’s the kind of place where your first thought is, “Okay, we’re in for something special.” Now, the food? Incredible. Every bite bursts with rich, authentic flavors that instantly transport you to the heart of Mexico. From perfectly seasoned tacos to mouthwatering enchiladas and fresh, zesty salsas — everything is cooked to perfection. You can literally taste the love in every dish. Heads up though — parking fills up FAST. But that’s because so many people know just how good this place is! It gets busy, but totally worth the wait. Honestly, I’d park down the block and walk and ended up order to go. So if you want real-deal, delicious Mexican food in a cozy, colorful spot with a fun vibe — Frida’s is the place. Just show up hungry and maybe bring some patience for the parking lot or walk in orders 10/10 —

We had a couple of margaritas here and an appetizer and really enjoyed ourselves. Lalo your server was fantastic. He checked on us from time to time and we had some really nice conversations with him. He seemed like a really nice kid. I think we'll be back on the 2nd half of our trip.

Food was fast and fresh great customer service tabels were bused when needed to extra sauces and beautiful artwork .

This is a good spot! I'll definitely be back. Overall vibe is casual and comfortable; it's a relatively small and cozy place. Good food, good service. Really nothing I can complain about! Parking is a little limited, but I'd say it's just enough.

Amigos! This is the best Mexican food in town! It's hard to find a good Mexican restaurant that sets itself apart. The food was amazing all around, service was quick (& the place was packed full), and the decor in every corner is exciting. Definetely recommend the Toritos app ( bacon wrapped yellow chili's stuffed with shrimp). I got the Fritas Combo:chicken taco was juicy and shell was crunchy. Enchilada sauce was the best. Hubby got Chamucos Tampiquena. The steak was cooked perfect and juicy. Definetely would recommend!!

My favorite spot in Durango! The grilled chicken asada is a must, and the coin margarita is one of the best in town. I’ve made this my go-to place — great food, great vibe, and always consistent. Highly recommend!

Food was outstanding and the staff were attentive and personable as well. Need to go here, but bring your appetite si ce they're menu is fabulous 👌

I got the Mole Enchiladas. Not an exaggeration when I say that this was the BEST mole sauce I have ever had. The tortillas were a little crispy which just enhanced the entire dish. Not your typical rice and beans either. So much tastier. The atmosphere inside was cozy and had an authentic vibe. We chose to sit outside in the little covered patio area. Nice vibe. Friendly staff and fast service. 100% recommend!!

Conveniently located on Main it's casual, comfortable and family friendly. We walked over from the La Plata County Faigrounds. Chips, salsa and coleslaw were excellent and bottomless. Service was prompt, friendly and efficient. All our food was hot, tasty and beautifully presented. It's budget friendly too! We will return.

I'd been talking ab out trying Frida's since their building changed hands and since Nayarit can't get an order correct - ever. We tried the Asada, a Burrito and Enchiladas and I asked specifically for them to not take the Asada past medium and the entree and the Buritto had perfectly cooked Asada which is normally cooked far past well-done and is dry as a consequence. Frita did a great job on the Asada and although their tortillas were some of the best I've had, they got very soggy from the red sauce and the subsequent texture was unpleasant, The Asada was cooked nicely but lacked flavour as did the chicken. There was a nice bite but the sauce was also all bite and it lacked flavour. It was a very expensive meal that sadly left me craving good Mexxican food but everybody at the restaurant seemed happy and the employees were very friendly, especially the bartented. Please try Frida's and I hope that your experience warrants a five star rating but the food left me craving Chipotle which is way down in Farmington.

Food was delicious, the drinks were amazing, and our server was top-notch! I highly recommend this restaurant. also, the decor is very festive.

We tried this Mexican restaurant on our first visit to Tucson. Four of us had dinner there two of us ordered drinks from the bar, which were very good and on point. The staff was friendly and efficient, and they brought us complementary nachos and actually make the salsa fresh at your table . We each ordered something different and we all fully enjoyed our meals which came promptly and we're very hot and fresh tasting.. we would certainly return their on our next visit

There were 4 tables available just needed cleaning and nobody seemed to get their act together to clean! Never returning or sending anyone here! Manager you should be aware this is unacceptable!

Visited Frida's during our visit to Durango. We love trying different Mexican restaurants wherever we go to experience the difference. Queso Fundido is different everywhere and this was some of the best (with Chorizo). Tamales were excellent, reportedly made in house! The wait staff were very friendly. Would recommend.

Just got into town and hungry for dinner. I had the best enchilada and crispy chicken taco in a long time. The enchilada sauce was delicious!

Three of us came for a late dinner about a week ago, and they were able to seat us almost immediately. Fun place with nice decor, but pretty loud which makes it hard to carry on a conversation. The chips and salsa were wonderful, plentiful and eased the wait for our dinners. Everyone raved about their meal. I had the chile relleno nogada (see photo) which I have also ordered at several other restaurants, but this is the best version I've had. The filling was very flavorful and the white sauce was delicious. I finished every spec. This place gets busy, so either go during off-peak hours or expect a wait. Try the tacos...

Excellent service, clean tile floors, cute decor, and delicious food. It's no wonder this place has a 4.7 rating. We went twice in a week when driving to and from Colorado through Durango. The service is very good with multiple people checking on you and delivering orders, checking on the meal, filling water, getting more chips etc. When I ordered the wrong drink thinking it was on the rocks and it came out frozen they replaced it with a different one, no extra charge and no attitude on their end as if I was putting them out. The menu is quite extensive and all of the flavors are very solid. If you're in Durango, you should definitely try it.

My favorite place! I don't order much , but stuffed avocado or street taco are my go to. It's always busy for a reason. The food is good. I don't do margaritas but the beer is cold and the wine is a good pour. What more do you need?

Came during peak dinner hour so it was a small wait for our large group. Ordered drinks at the bar while we waited and they were delicious. Once seated, Tony our waiter was awesome. Chips n salsa arrived quickly and were awesome! Drinks and food ordered after a few minutes...he was able to accommodate a food request and I was grateful. Drinks came quickly and food arrived even faster. The burritos were not what I'm used to; typically they're tightly wrapped so they can be handheld...these were not that. Still delicoso but just not easy to eat. Totally awesome meal topped off when Tony "entertained" my 9yr old and made her a napkins rose. Super cute and ended the meal on a high note. Will return for sure!

I really enjoyed the food here! service was great and fast. just gonna be honest, I'm slightly obsessed with Frida Khalo, so that part got me!

Very Friendly people. Great atmosphere Fast service The guacamole is excellent with tomatoes and cilantro and fresh avocados I tried the chile rel. never had one before. Delicious

Best Mexican restaurant in town Food is amazing, great atmosphere and the best service .

The Good: Food was very flavorful. Portions were good. Ambiance was nice with artwork Drinks were good and unique The Bad: Drinks could have had a little less ice and more drink. Habanero salsa lacked flavor The Ugly: The hostess was ignorant and not knowledgeable with Federal ADA guidelines about service dogs. A male server was rude, ignorant and also not knowledgeable with Federal ADA guidelines about service dogs. He was forcing us to have to sit outside and it wasn't rectified until I asked to speak to a manager. I asked to speak to a manager twice and a manager never came. Very poor customer service. The only reason I gave this restaurant one star was because of the staff. I went there with my service dog, we asked for a table for six and the hostess asked for his service dog ID. I told her and the male server that my service dog does not require an ID. This is when the male server started to get rude and persistent that I have to sit outside with my service dog. I tried to explain he is allowed everywhere I go and it fell on deaf ears. Although the food was amazing the staff drastically brought down their rating with me. DO BETTER Educate your staff with Service Dog ADA guidelines and what questions they can ask. You will get better feedback from customers.

Plan well, this place gets crowded but it is worth it. There is lots of seating, large bar area, back area and a sweet outside patio, also some seating in the parking area right outside the main entrance but that is not my favorite. Parking is limited. Service is fast and staff is very nice. A colorful lit bar area with walls decorated mostly with murals of frida kahlo's art. Drinks are tasty and a good size. Everything i have tried is made well and fresh. A favorite of mine is the dinner platter carne asada or carnitas. I also love the fajitas, tamales, burritos and street tacos. I have made a little piggy of myself but the food is good so i keep going back. :D

Chile nogada...now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Didn't expect to see that on a roadside spot in Durango, Colorado, but it was a must-order, and it delivered. The seafood items on the menu looked interesting too. I wouldn't recommend this place for your standard taco-rice-beans plate--you can get better stuff on a truck--so try something out of the ordinary. The classic standard margarita with silver tequila, lime, and Cointreau is very good, though.

Amazing carne asada! Got here late and they were gracious to seat us anyway. 10:30pm. Friendly, great service and great food!!!

Absolutely the best carnitas I've had in years. (Carnitas Uruapan in Tijuana and those my Tía made are the only better!) Service and Margaritas were great too!

I had the carne asada plate for the first time. DELICIOUS. My new favorite dinner. My husband had the seafood burrito, also very good. Had a delicious mango margarita. Very good service. We also felt reasonably priced.

Kevin was our waiter, and he was awesome. My girlfriend had the chicken mole enchiladas with rice and beans. Excellent mole! I had Burrito Mar Y Tierra ( steak and shrimp), with rice and beans. Excellent! Highly recommended! We will be back.

Immediately Greeted and sat with a smile. The place was poppin and we were still served drinking in record time. Waitstaff has their rhythm down to a T. Chips were made fresh salsa fresh and delicious. Food was piping hot and made with care and detail. This was definitely a spot we will never miss when coming through Colorado ! Well Done

Excellent service. Warm , friendly and courteous. We were amazed at how the manager took the time to explain the kitchen was busy and kindly asked for patience. Our food came out in a timely fashion. The salsa was warm and bursting with flavor. Both the green the red and the taco sauce. The tacos Al pastor were loaded with tender pork mixed with pineapple and lettuce! Home run , triple double and a hat trick. Lol. Just amazing food . My wife's burrito was stuffed with beans, chicken and rice. Phenomenal! This is a great place with a wonderful vibe. Very laid back . You feel welcome an at home.

Solid 5 for excellent food, friendly service and a very nice outdoor seating. The tacos (hard shell) are the best. The enchiladas are great and the appetizer bean dip with chorizo is a meal in itself. I had a Cadillac margarita and my wife had the jalapeño. They are very large! We have 27 Mexican restaurants in our home town in Ca. This blows them away.

The service was excellent and so were the margaritas. The food is pretty good and I would recommend any of their seafood dishes. Ambiance is really nice.

Service was friendly, frequent and very good! The food was enjoyed by all. The enchiladas are very good and the mole sauce is outstanding! The prickly pear margaritas were possibly the best we've ever had--as good as The Shack in Santa Fe! The Nogada was outstanding. Everything we had was really good and we all have a love for Mexican food!

The service was wild - like something was not fully right with the staff. Just totally spaced out (trying hard not to make any assumptions/accusations here). The food was subpar at best and especially for the price did not meet our expectations at all.

Exceptional food at Frida's. My go to tests Are the chips and salsa (fresh!!), chilies rellenos and a tamale. They were excellent. We also had the carne Asada which was tender and flavorful. Drinks were well portioned. We had Very caring and courteous service from the crew. The inside is rather plain but functional. Can be a bit chilly by some of the window seats. Get there early as the parking is a bit of a nightmare.

No green Chili but the red sauce was great! Would go again in a heartbeat. Good Tamales and Shrimp enchiladas.

Absolutely fabulous. I had the ala carte crispy Relleno and my friend had the street taco's. Best relleno i ever had. Prices seemed very reasonable. Well cared for restaurant.

Amazing customer service. The food was excellent. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Frida's staff for an outstanding restaurant experience.

Came with my husband on a Monday evening around 6:00 pm. Parking is limited and at times can be hard to find a space. The place was packed. However, we were immediately seated inside. There were several wait staff - probably only a couple tables per staff member. We wanted to sit outside on the cute patio because it was loud inside due to so many people, but it was pouring down rain. Our waiter was nice, but we didn't see him much. The place was clean and the decor was neat. The house margaritas on the rocks with salted rims were tasty, but nothing over the top. Same with our food, it was just okay at best. My pork was really greasy and my husband's fajitas were just average for a Mexican restaurant. We were not fans of the chunky salsa and they did not serve cheese dip. We have been to a lot of Mexican restaurants all over the US and this just wasn't it for us. We left full, but not completely loving it.

Service was grade A. Tony was our waiter, he wanted our experience to be a good one. Very attentive. Food was great.

When you drive into Durango you wouldn't think the place would have good Mexican food (depending on where you're from). Pulling into the small parking lot and seeing it completely full I thought damn there's going to be a long wait time. Nope, it was busy but we got right in. The chips and salsa were your typical salty chips and salsa. The margaritas were off the hook (we got the guava). The enchiladas and tamales were bomb! I didn't want them to end. It was one of those meals where you are completely full but it taste so good you keep stuffing your face. Overall very glad we came and it lived up to the hype.

First time here, excellent! Between the four of us we had the; civichie/avacado, carnitas, begins fajitas and chicken mole enchiladas. All were very, very good. Drinks were also made very well. Service was great. Next time we pass through Durango we will definitely be back.

We took the chance on this after a long day on the train from Durango to Silverton and back. Needless to say we were very hungry. We sat at the bar and had wonderful service. I enjoyed the tacos and my husband had the chicken pollo. The chips were hot and the salsa was delicious. The bartender was very busy but kept checking on us throughout our meal.

We are fairly picky eaters when it comes to Mexican food and Frida's is TOP NOTCH. It's the BEST Mexican food in Durango if you're looking for a full-menu Mexican dining experience. Not only that, the staff are totally awesome. They are friendly, helpful and give terrific ideas on what to order. It's always busy here because it's worth the wait. BE PATIENT - wait for the table and fight for the parking spot. I promise you, it's worth it.

Frida's is busy most of the time. However, when you go in to fill your hankering for Mexican food they seat you fairly quick. The chips and Salsa are not flavorless as some reviews have stated, the heat from the salsa is just right and the cabbage salsa is a different touch and is good. I try something different off the menu every time I go in and have not been disappointed. They serve the best Michelada's in Durango and probably the surrounding area. If you get seated in the main dining area it's a typical restaurant with not much decor but some interesting murals on the wall. I'm sure I would need to research Frida a little more to understand the meaning of the paintings. I did buy a bottle of their Blanco Tequila which was rather smooth and sweet for un aged tequila. You won't leave here disappointed or hungry I can make that guarantee.

Trust me I'm from Texas!!! This place was insanely good. Honestly we were afraid to try Mexican food outside of our tried and true places in Texas. This rivals the very best. Highly recommend street tacos - Al pastor!!! Fresh homemade tortillas and chips! Amazing salsa but the hidden gem was the tomatillo salsa that came out with the street tacos. I'd order that with the chips next time we are here. 10/10 Frida!!! You're a hit!!!

Great food and great service. Parking is a nightmare! Prices are good. The place was very busy but I had prompt service.

Had lunch at From das today. Great food, I had the chicken fajita burrito & friend had the tamales...staff was attentive. Would absolutely go again and again!

I loved my lunch here. The chips were warm when they arrived with a red mild salsa and a bowl of pickled cabbage with onions and jalapeños. That was so good I got a second bowl. I ordered the crispy rellenos which were nice. All in all it was a delicious meal and I'd return again to try something new.

We were in Durango for work reasons and tried out Frida's. We were greeted quickly and our drink orders were taken. Food was great and cane out fast.

We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and consistency of the experience here. Definitely an "upscale" Mexican menu and worth the wait to be seated. Service was great and everything tasted good. It's a busy place & little bit noisy for conversation but nothing unusual there.

I have been to Frida's Restaurant several times. I got their pollo a la crema dish and it was so delicious !! I have been back several times just for that dish. I have also been for just appetizers; guacamole, chips and their Queso Fundido dip, they were so good! I've heard they have great margaritas too!

Service was terrible. If the lady could have pushed us out the door the minute we walked in she would have. She was very rude, never asked us how things were after she gave us our food. Never once asked us if we wanted anything more. We actually had to say we were wanting a dessert when she was setting our check down. We should have expected that since we had to ask for everything more than water. Had to ask for a side of cheese multiple times. Now on to the food. Fajitas were the only good thing. Beans were bland, sopapilla tasted like plain bread dough. Chili relleno had zero flavor as well. I would pass on this place as Durango has plenty of other options.

Ordered a chicken enchilada and it tasted like fish. My husband ordered a chimichanga and it was loaded with cheese. The bill was overpriced, margaritas were $15 and tasted really really bad. The server asked us how everything was, I said OK and he said great and walked away. Asked for spicier salsa and they said I had the spicy salsa. Queso looked like slime and so thick you can't put it on chips. Won't go back.

We realize Mexican food can be different from how it is prepared in the south, but the food was just not full of taste. For example, we ordered the cheese dip and it was tasteless and very hard to eat. My daughter's steak soft taco was not what she is use to. The service was not much better. After we ordered, we had to ask for utensils and napkins along with drink refills. We also waited a while for our check. Normally I would mark these things up for being busy, but they weren't.

Very nice menu with quality ingredients. The cozy outside seating is very well done. We enjoyed prickly pear margaritas which were quite large. The chips and salsa were great and burritos flavorful. I really nice spot.