June 7, 2025 - Serious Texas BBQ South - Durango, Colorado

 My friend , Sylvia, and I visited on our way back from a trip to the Aztec Ruins in Aztec, New Mexico.  We wanted to try this restaurant from our first day in Durango.  We did today.

I ordered the ¼ pound of The Elgin, Texas Sausage – potato salad – Diet Coke.  It was just the right size…and tasted wonderful.  Sylvia ordered the Pork Ribs with a side.  They looked very good and she said that they were.

 The place was packed from the time we pulled up to the restaurant until we left.

Serious Texas BBQ  South
650 S. Camino Del Rio
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 259-9507
Hours:  Open Daily 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

June 6, 2025 - Montezuma Mexican Restaurant - Dolores, Colorado

 With all the site seeing Sylvia and I did this morning, we were hungry.  We picked the perfect restaurant.

 I ordered the Expessa Burrito  - a flour tortilla filled with rice beans, shredded beef covered with green sauce and melted cheese then garnished with onions, tomatoes, sour cream and aveso fresco.  The young lady who waited on us was so good.  I couldn’t eat all of mine.  She brought me a takeout box with the complete set of plastic ware.

Expresa Burrito

Sylvia ordered some type of burrito and then asked them if they would make chimi out of it.  Sure.  So very nice.  Delicious food!

 

The restaurant was painted beautifully.

Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
1019 Railroad Avenue
Dolores, Colorado 81323
(970) 676-0043

June 5, 2025 - Natalia's - 1912 Restaurant - Silverton, Colorado

 

Sylvia and  were cold, tired and hungry after the train ride up the mountain.  We only had about 2 hours to have something to eat.  Then we would board the train for our ride down the mountain.  I loved the train ride even if it was cold...cold...cold.  The scenery was gorgeous. 

Sylvia ordered the Bowl of Chili…and I ordered the Soup and Sandwich Combo – Grilled Cheese Sandwich and a cup of chili.  Both of us were disappointed that the chili wasn’t piping hot.  It was tepid at  best.  We were hungry after the train ride up here.  We were happy  just to have something to eat.

Natalia’s – 1912 Restaurant
1159 Blair Street
Silverton, Colorado
(970) 387-5300
Hours:  Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
             Sunday – Monday 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What gave us a laugh, though, was the sign on the door that everyone was reading.  It said,
“Natalie’s is home to one of the oldest standing bordellos in town. Built in 1883.  Sorry, that service is no longer provided . . . . but the food is great!”

June 4, 2025 - Mi Mexico - Cortez, Colorado

 I visited with Sylvia on our week long vacation.  

I ordered a margarita…and then I ordered Camarones al Mojo de Aho.  It was good…shrimp and mushrooms served in a garlic sauce with rice, beans and flour tortillas.   It was a very typical Mexican meal.   I really loved my dinner.

Mi Mexico
801 E.  Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 564-3702
Hours:  Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m.
                              Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

 

June 3, 2025 - Delicious Cafe - Payson, Arizona

 I am on mu 77th birthday vacation with my friend, Sylvia.  We left Mesa at 6:00 a.m. and decided that we would stop in Payson for breakfast.  We decided to try the Delicious Cafe.

I ordered the Almond Butter Banana Cakes with two eggs over medium and crispy bacon.  It was very good and was very filling.   The stack of three pancakes had bananas between layers…whipped cream on top with cinnamon.

Sylvia ordered some type of omelet.

  Delicious Café
  512. S. Beeline Highway
  Payson, Arizona 85541
   (928) 468-3013
   Hours:  Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

June 2, 2025 - LongHorn Steakhouse - Mesa, Arizona

 My sister and her husband celebrated my upcoming 77th birthday with dinner at the LongHorn.

We started with drinks...accompanied with an oil and herb mixture for bread dipping .

Appetizer – White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms

Dinner  - I ordered Flo’s 6 oz. Filet with a loaded Baked Potato and a Chopped Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing.

Jeanne and Willie shared a 22 oz. Fire-Grilled T-Bone Steak.  Willie had the Loaded Baked Potato and Jeanne ordered the Strawberry and Pecan Salad.

Dessert – Jeanne and Willie brought in a darling small – 3-tier Carrot Cake…and the wait staff brought me a Ice Cream Sundae which I shared with Jeanne and Willie.

Comments – I felt right at home in this restaurant.  It was a Montana style steakhouse

LongHorn Steakhouse
1434 S. Alma School Road
Mesa, Arizona 85210
(480) 461-0790
Hours:  Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
             Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m  - 11:00 p.m..

March 1, 2025 - Main Burgers - Mesa, Arizona

 This is a new burger joint in Mesa.  My friend Peg and I decided to give it a try.  

We both ordered the Classic Burger  - single patty with American cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, lettuce and house sauce…and fries and a drink.  I wish that I had taken a picture because the buns were beautiful.  (And presentation is such a big part of the meal.)  The meat was good tasting.  My fries were hot and crisp.  We ate inside so our meals were brought to us.

 I will be returning because there are two other burgers and a hot dog on the menus…and I am trying every one of them.

 It is a cute…small little restaurant where you stand in line and order.   There is some indoor seating.  Lots of seating on the patio overlooking Main Street and the light rail…but there was so much activity going on in downtown Mesa…that it made for a fun experience on the patio.  Plus one could enjoy the music from across the street at Pedal Haus Bier Gardens.  Who could ask for more on a nice mild Saturday evening.  I love what is happening in downtown Mesa.

The service by the entire staff was excellent.

Main Burgers
161 W.  Main Street
Mesa, AZ
mainburgeraz.com
Hours:  Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
             Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
             Sunday – Closed
Must try – Sonora and Chiwas burgers – and the dirty fries