El Moro Spirits & Tavern

4.5 (175)

$30 and under

American

945 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Lively

Capitalizing on Durango, Colorado’s “old West” and Victorian heritage, as well as contemporary culinary trends and techniques, El Moro Spirits and Tavern joined Durango’s family of unique and independently-owned restaurants in mid-July 2013. Dining in Durango Colorado just got more exciting. With no known comparison, El Moro is capitalizing on the region’s growth of entrepreneurial ranches and farms, many of which are organic. We utilize a majority of locally grown and raised ingredients in our menu items. Our menu changes seasonally, and includes specials based on available fresh ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.elmorotavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sean Clark

Location
945 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
Neighborhood
Durango
Cross street
9th St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Buzzed at Noon$12.00
Plantation Pineapple Rum, Licor 43, Italicus Bergamotto Liqueur, Ginger Syrup, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice
David Bowievardier$15.00
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch, Grand Marnier, Coffee-infused Campari, Dolin Rouge
Don't be Chai$12.00
High West Double Rye, D.O.M. Benedictine, Chai Syrup, Orange Juice, Cinnamon, Angostura Bitters, Infuse Sassafras Bitters
Fresh Off the Press$16.00
Madre Mezcal, Amaro Averna, St. George Nola Coffee Liqueur
Pardon My French*$10.00
House-mulled Cabernet Sauvignon with Brown Sugar and Star Anise Simple Syrup, Armagnac de Montal VSOP infused w/ Fresh Ginger, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Orange and Lemon Zest. *Served Warm*
Port-au-Prince of Barbados$13.00
Plantation Pineapple Rum, Clairin Rocher, Madre Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Strongwater Bonfire Bitters
Shake Your Rum(p)$13.00
Plantation Pineapple Rum, Plantation OFTD Rum, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Creme de Violette, House Orgeat, Angostura Bitters
Te Rangimaria Ngarimu$11.00
Madre Mezcal, Dolin Rouge, Pineapple Juice, Morita Syrup, Grapefruit Bitters, Roasted Corn
You're Gonna Miss Me$16.00
Family Jones Earl Grey Gin, Amaro Montenegro, Cynar, Regan's Orange Bitters

House Classics

California Waltz$9.50
lavender infused The Family Jones Gin, Lillet Rose, lemon juice, simple syrup
Negroni #2$10.00
Bombay Original Gin, Campari, Aperol, Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth
Bee's Knees$9.50
Leopold Brothers Small Batch Gin, honey syrup, lemon juice
Old Fashioned #4$8.50
Old Forester Bourbon Whisky, house aromatic bitters, demerara sugar, orange, cold Durango water
Coffin Varnish$12.00
Buffalo Trace bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, absinthe bitters, house grenadine
Pepe's Toronjas$9.00
Corazon Blanco Tequila, grapefruit juice, jalapeño syrup
Colorado Mule$9.00
Peach Street Goat Vodka, lime juice, Zuberfizz ginger ale
Sazerac$11.00
High West Double Rye Whiskey, demarara sugar, super fine sugar, Peychaud's Bitters, house Absinthe Bitters, house aromatic Bitters
L. G. & T.$8.00
house lavender infused The Family Jones Gin, house tonic syrup, soda water, lime
Southside$10.00
Peach Street Jackelope Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water, mint
House Manhattan$12.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth, Grand Marnier, house aromatic bitters
Symmetry$9.00
Honey House Distillery Hex vodka, Leopold Brothers blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup
True Romance$13.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila infused with jalapeno, cucumber and basil, Di Amore limoncello, simple syrup, lemon juice

Mocktails

Peach & Keen$8.00
Durango Mountain Peach Mixer, lemon, grapefruit, cinnamon, egg white
Strawberry Cream Soda$6.00
strawberry, citric acid vanilla syrup, soda water, vanilla cream
Here Comes the Sun$8.00
marigold syrup, Solavita orange ginger kombucha, marigold flower & cubes
Mo' Mocktails Mo' Problems$6.00
raspberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, Zuberfizz Gingerale, mint
Cold Brew Iced Mocha$6.00
81301 cold brew concentrate, simple syrup, vanilla crème, cinnamon, chocolate sauce, toasted marshmallow

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at El Moro Spirits & Tavern.

4.5

(175)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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175 Reviews

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MaggieM
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Worst part about this restaurant is deciding what to order. Every single item on the menu sounds, and is, delicious. I wish this restaurant existed in Telluride! It's a must if you're in Durango!
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HappyEater
New Mexico17 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our airbnb host recommended El Moro and we're so glad we went! Great menu, great drinks, great entrees, great service! We're going back to Durango in the fall and El Moro will be at the top of our dining list!
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DerekR
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on August 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my gf's 30th birthday and she/we will never forget the food or experience. Outstanding!!
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MichaelS Gold
San Diego82 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice place with creative dishes. Seated us in the way back at an awkward table though we had a reservation well in advance. Food good with chicken lollipops as the best dish. Korean cauliflower was great also. Pork belly appetizer was not really edible... couldn’t even cut the large chunks of fat, tastefully grilled but un edible. We told the waitress and rather than getting a new one or substituting, she agreed and volunteered steak knives to try to cut it. Still couldn’t cut it... all else was tasty.
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MonicaA
Austin12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food quality and cocktails could not have been better!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the staff of Thomas, Dave and company was as professional and amicable as ever, like family. Received royal treatment. Food was delicious.
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RobertG
Phoenix53 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fun evening with our waiter Jesse. She was always available when we needed anything. Food and drink was great!
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SCMtGirl
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I regret that I do not remember our waiters name, but he was wonderful. Very engaging and personable. The food was delicious!!
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MaureenS
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a wonderful farewell dinner in Durango with my sons. Great server! Food, wine, atmosphere are all top notch. Loved ElMoro!
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JenniferLakeway Gold
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were in town for vacation and stopped here our first night and loved it! Dave the waiter was so cool and very attentive. Food is fabulous! Must try the duck confit and the coconut mussels! Ahhh-mazing!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.elmorotavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sean Clark

Location
945 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
Neighborhood
Durango
Cross street
9th St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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El Moro Spirits & Tavern

About this restaurant

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Menu

Specialty Cocktails

Buzzed at Noon$12.00

David Bowievardier$15.00

Don't be Chai$12.00

Fresh Off the Press$16.00

Pardon My French*$10.00

Port-au-Prince of Barbados$13.00

Shake Your Rum(p)$13.00

Te Rangimaria Ngarimu$11.00

You're Gonna Miss Me$16.00

House Classics

California Waltz$9.50

Negroni #2$10.00

Bee's Knees$9.50

Old Fashioned #4$8.50

Coffin Varnish$12.00

Pepe's Toronjas$9.00

Colorado Mule$9.00

Sazerac$11.00

L. G. & T.$8.00

Southside$10.00

House Manhattan$12.00

Symmetry$9.00

True Romance$13.00

Mocktails

Peach & Keen$8.00

Strawberry Cream Soda$6.00

Here Comes the Sun$8.00

Mo' Mocktails Mo' Problems$6.00

Cold Brew Iced Mocha$6.00

Reviews

Additional information

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