Scotty's Guidebook for Cortez
Dining in town...
So many great American Eateries to choose from. Enjoy!
Local, high quality, fresh ingredients. Menu changes seasonally. There's something for everyone here.
21 locals recommend
Stonefish Sushi & More
16 W Main StLocal, high quality, fresh ingredients. Menu changes seasonally. There's something for everyone here.
This place holds its own against any big-city Thai I've ever had. High quality, fresh, the veggies are always cooked perfect. I love this place.
28 locals recommend
Thai Cortez & Sushi
1430 E Main StThis place holds its own against any big-city Thai I've ever had. High quality, fresh, the veggies are always cooked perfect. I love this place.
The Farm Bistro
34 W Main StFarm to table! Local, fresh, amazing, creative comfort food.
A true American Bar and Grill. House made EVERYTHING. Top shelf libations- including local selections. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
25 locals recommend
Loungin' Lizard
2 W Main StA true American Bar and Grill. House made EVERYTHING. Top shelf libations- including local selections. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Local favorite. Breakfast served all day. This is my go-to spot. Voted 5th in "Top 10 Diners" in Colorado by the Denver Post.
6 locals recommend
Pippo's Cafe
100 W Main StLocal favorite. Breakfast served all day. This is my go-to spot. Voted 5th in "Top 10 Diners" in Colorado by the Denver Post.
AWARD WINNING local microbrewery using Colorado grains and hops. Absolute stunning selection of craft brews, local wines and ciders.
19 locals recommend
WildEdge Brewing Collective
111 N Market StAWARD WINNING local microbrewery using Colorado grains and hops. Absolute stunning selection of craft brews, local wines and ciders.
Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant and Bar
Truly authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the Chili Verde!
Loops Coffee House & Bistro
Great for grab-n-go breakfasts and coffee! Located out on Main Street
Parks & Nature
One of the most popular Nationl Parks in the country. Incredible visitors center. Walking tours available with advanced reservations. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Some of the largest and best preserved ancient cliff dwelling sites found nywhere on our planet. Don't pass up the world-class visitors center. Tours available with advanced reservations (required).
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
Some of the largest and best preserved ancient cliff dwelling sites found nywhere on our planet. Don't pass up the world-class visitors center. Tours available with advanced reservations (required).
A cluster of ruins around a canyon rim that's more of a stroll than a hike-
56 locals recommend
Hovenweep National Monument
A cluster of ruins around a canyon rim that's more of a stroll than a hike-
There are some smaller ruins tucked away in this massive, meandering canyon. You can learn all about it at the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center. (below).
28 locals recommend
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
There are some smaller ruins tucked away in this massive, meandering canyon. You can learn all about it at the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center. (below).
Off the beaten path, self guided tour of UNRESTORED ruins as they were originally found. Very different vibe than Mesa Verde. Easy hiking. Lots of shade.
Sand Canyon Pueblo
14860 Rd NOff the beaten path, self guided tour of UNRESTORED ruins as they were originally found. Very different vibe than Mesa Verde. Easy hiking. Lots of shade.
Arts & Culture
This is really the place to start- it'll set the tone for your Four Corners adventures, and they have a map of the Canyon of the Ancients so you can venture off and find these little known spots.
43 locals recommend
Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum
27501 CO-184This is really the place to start- it'll set the tone for your Four Corners adventures, and they have a map of the Canyon of the Ancients so you can venture off and find these little known spots.
Nightly indigenous music and dance throughout the Summer and Fall...
18 locals recommend
Cortez Cultural Center
25 N Market StNightly indigenous music and dance throughout the Summer and Fall...
Lots of great local art. Good selection of wines and small plates. Incredible schedule of local music talent.
ZU Gallery
Lots of great local art. Good selection of wines and small plates. Incredible schedule of local music talent.
Essentials
City Market
508 E Main StDoobie Sisters
695 N BroadwayLocally, female owned dispensary. Top shelf products.
flatbelly organics
1 W Main StOrganic groceries and products. SMOOTHIE and SOUP BAR!
Entertainment & Activities
Kokopelli Bike & Board
130 W Main StRent bikes and SUPs here.
Shopping
From June- October on early Saturday mornings you can check out our Farmer's Market. Although it seems arid, we have orchards, bees, farmers raising meat and loads of veggies growing here. We also have folks making jams, soaps and crafts and a guy roasting chiles on a flatbed trailer! There's always live music, and The Pie Maker is here, with Nitro coffee, pastries & muffins. We'll see you there-
Cortez Farmer's Market
20 S Elm StFrom June- October on early Saturday mornings you can check out our Farmer's Market. Although it seems arid, we have orchards, bees, farmers raising meat and loads of veggies growing here. We also have folks making jams, soaps and crafts and a guy roasting chiles on a flatbed trailer! There's always live music, and The Pie Maker is here, with Nitro coffee, pastries & muffins. We'll see you there-
Food scene
(Inside WildEdge Brewing)
This is my go-to; with owner/barista selected brews and espresso. Small-plate breakfast menu. Great morning vibe. Makes for excellent work/meeting space. Hardcopy newspaper selection from around the county and the Navajo nation. Great wifi bandwidth.
Mesa Cafe
(Inside WildEdge Brewing)
This is my go-to; with owner/barista selected brews and espresso. Small-plate breakfast menu. Great morning vibe. Makes for excellent work/meeting space. Hardcopy newspaper selection from around the county and the Navajo nation. Great wifi bandwidth.