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Birria Tacos
Mentioned multiple times as juicy, flavorful, with extra sauce to go, and highly recommended by several reviewers including one from Texas who appreciated the authenticity.
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Vegan Fries / Loaded Vegan Fries / Switchback Vegan Fries
Frequently praised for being flavorful, filling, and a meal in themselves. Reviewers loved the vegan version and often highlighted them as a must-try item.
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Elote (Street Corn)
Highly recommended by several reviewers for its great flavor, including the hot cheetos Elotè variant which was described as the best decision one reviewer made all year.
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Steak Taco
Noted multiple times for being well-seasoned, flavorful, and preferred by reviewers who enjoyed it more than other taco options.
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Carnitas Tacos
Frequently praised for perfect seasoning and outstanding flavor, with one reviewer ordering it twice. Also noted that the tacos were packed with meat and flavor.
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Tofu Tacos
Highly recommended especially by vegan reviewers for excellent marination and flavor, with multiple mentions of the tofu being well-seasoned and flavorful.
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Margaritas (including Spicy, Frozen, and Prickly Pear)
Repeatedly commended for being delicious, refreshing, and well-crafted with several favorites including spicy margaritas and prickly pear margarita.
Detalles
Acerca de Switchback
Switchback is a restaurant in Durango, Colorado that serves Mexican food with tacos, small plates, and bar drinks. Reviewers consistently praise the flavorful tacos, including carnitas, birria, shrimp, and mushroom options, along with elote, vegan fries, and margaritas. The place is described as casual, cozy, and modern, with outdoor seating, fast service, and a strong bar program. It is priced around $20 to $30 and is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Servicios
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Preguntas frecuentes
What is Switchback known for?
Switchback is best known for its tacos and margaritas, especially the carnitas tacos, birria tacos, and frozen or flight-style margaritas. Reviewers also frequently mention elote, happy hour drinks, and the restaurant’s flavorful vegan options.
What dishes are most recommended at Switchback?
Reviewers most often recommend the 3 for $12 tacos, especially carnitas, steak, shrimp, birria, and chicken adobada. Other standouts are the elote, loaded vegan fries, mushroom tacos, and the beef asada plate with garlic fries.
What is the atmosphere like at Switchback?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and modern, with a bar and limited outdoor seating on the main street in Durango. It seems to work well for groups, couples, solo diners, and families, and reviewers say it is not too loud even when busy.
Is Switchback good value, and what is the price range?
Switchback is in the $20 to $30 range, and reviewers often call the food reasonably priced. The 3 tacos for $12 deal is repeatedly described as good value, especially since the portions are smaller but packed with flavor.
How is the service and when is the best time to go?
Service is repeatedly described as fast, friendly, and attentive, even when the restaurant is busy. Reviewers mention that Saturday nights can still have little or no wait, and the patio can be a good choice when you want a quick seat and a place to people watch.
Is parking available at Switchback?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Switchback have vegetarian options?
Yes, Switchback offers vegan options.
Is Switchback kid-friendly?
Yes, Switchback is good for kids.
