Montezuma Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Dolores

As close to good Mexican food as you can get, 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...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Montezuma Mexican Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. I ordered the meat lovers burrito with a side of green chili, and it was hands-down one of the best burritos I’ve had in the area. The green chili was an excellent addition, adding just the right amount of spice.

Upon arrival, the layout was a bit confusing since the main building is split into two sections—a bar and the main restaurant—and we accidentally entered through the bar. However, once we were settled, the wait staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel welcomed.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was also quite enjoyable. We opted to sit on their back patio, which offers a fantastic view overlooking the Dolores River. It made for a peaceful and scenic dining experience, adding to the overall charm of the place.

In terms of cleanliness, everything seemed very well maintained, including the outdoor seating area. The restaurant has a great balance between quality and value, with reasonable prices for generous portions. The wait for our food wasn’t long, and though it took a little time, it wasn’t excessive by any means.

If you’re in the area, I highly recommend trying the meat lovers burrito. Overall, there wasn’t anything I’d say could be improved—it was a great meal in a...

After reading the reviews for Montezuma Mexican Restaurant, we decided to give it a try, we were not disappointed. The staff was super friendly and attentive, we sat on the deck and the sound of the river was so relaxing. We are traveling with our four Bulldogs and we’re told they were welcome to join us outside, which in my book puts this place at 5 stars, we opted to leave them in the air conditioning of our truck, but any place that welcomes my bullies can do no wrong. The chips and salsa hit the spot and the perfect margarita, was indeed perfect! I ordered the Ranchita plate, it was the best thing I’ve eaten in a very long time, I cannot describe how delicious this dish was, my husband had the carnitas de res, which he devoured with gusto. There were several locals there, that’s always a good sign, if the locals love it, it must be good. It was just an overall pleasurable experience and if you are in Dolores, Colorado you must try Montezuma Mexican...