El Burro Pancho - Cortez, CO

DAY 6
TUES 2 OCT 2012

Had my first taste of tequila ever in my life, here. Needed it - to calm my nerves after the terrifying and nerve-wracking drive along the cliffside hairpin twists and turns to Mesa Verde National Park; not far from here.

We were drawn to this small family-owned and run restaurant, and ate here twice. Enjoyed it thoroughly. The owner (Gustavo) was just starting out. Given the choice of fast-food corporate chain restaurants that exist in every town, we would deliberately seek out establishments that struck us as unique and original, with menu choices that reflected local and cultural cuisine, prepared fresh and in-house.

Located on the main road that runs through town (Hwy 160), 1430 E Main St., on the corner of N. Edith St.

Since this pic was taken (Oct 2012), I'm not sure if they're still there, or whether they've moved to another location.