Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina

About Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina

Francisco’s Restaurante Y Cantina is a family owned restaurant proudly serving quality Mexican Food, Steak, Seafood and American Food since 1968.

619 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301

970-247-4098

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Hours:

Monday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 10:00am to 2:00pm

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A Family Legacy Proudly Serving Quality Mexican Food, Steak, Seafood & American Food

Francis and Claudine bought a favorite local watering hole, Joe's Place, in the fall of 1968. Upon new ownership, they renamed their new venture Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina. Francis took care of the front of the establishment while Claudine created exceptional Mexican food in the small kitchen. Using ...

Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina

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Dinner Appetizers

Sautéed Mushrooms Button mushrooms in white wine with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs.

$8.75
Poncho's Buffalo Wings Buffalo wings tossed in our homemade original buffalo sauce or honey chipotle sauce. Served with bleu cheese or ranch, celery and carrot sticks. Boneless available too!

$8.95
Nachos A mound of crisp tortilla chips covered with beans, jalapeños and melted cheese. Add chicken or beef for an additional $2.00

$7.75
Chicken Flautas Spicy chicken rolled in fresh flour tortillas and fried until crisp. Served with guacamole, sour cream and roasted tomato salsa.

$8.95
Tequila Shrimp Order a local favorite! Plump gulf shrimp sautéed with tequila, lime, cilantro and cream. Served with a deep fried avocado.

$11.25
Flash Fried Calamari A heaping pile of delicately breaded calamari served with roasted tomato salsa and lemon aioli dipping sauce.

$10.25
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla This classic Francisco’s appetizer is made with roasted sweet peppers, jack cheese and green onions. Served with our chipotle dipping sauce.

$9.50
Cox Creek Crab Cakes This is an original Maryland recipe with a Southwestern flare. Pan-fried jumbo lump crab cakes served over jicama and mango julienne served with sweet roasted red pepper aioli.

$10.95
Taquitos Homemade ground beef taquitos served with salsa quemada.

$8.50

Dinner Soups & Salads

Bowl - Soup of the Day Daily Soups perfect as a starter. Cup of soup, $3.25

$4.25
Poblano Corn Chowder Bowl A creamy mixture of roasted Poblano chili, corn and potatoes. Cup of Chowder $3.50

$4.50
Francisco’s Caesar Salad Our twist on the classic favorite. Fresh romaine lettuce topped with crisp tortilla strips, avocado, grated parmesan cheese and our homemade caesar dressing. For $2.00 add chicken. For $4.00 add shrimp or salmon.

$9.50
Steak Salad Tangy marinated flank steak over iceberg and romaine lettuce, grilled onions, bleu cheese, sliced hard-boiled egg and topped with chokecherry-balsamic dressing.

$12.50
Santa Fe Salad Lime-marinated grilled chicken, black beans, roasted corn, cheese, tortilla strips, tomato and avocado over mixed greens and topped with a tequilla-cilantro dressing.

$10.50
Grilled Salmon Salad Homey-lime glazed salmon over mixed greens, avocado, roasted sweet peppers, red onions and served with jalapeno-peach dressing.

$12.25

Dinner Pasta Bowls

All pasta dishes All pasta dishes are served with a house salad, your choice of dressing and garlic french bread

$None
Chicken Chipotle Pasta This popular house favorite is a spicy honey-glazed chicken, asparagus, sweet peppers, red onions and chipotle-parmesan cream sauce served over penne pasta. This is a house favorite!

$14.95
Chicken Linguini Grilled chicken breast with roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and basil alfredo cream sauce served over linguini.

$14.95
Penne Prinavera Seasonal fresh vegetables served over tender penne pasta and topped with a tangy garlic, olive oil sauce. For $2.00 add chicken. For $4.00 add salmon or shrimp.

$12.95
Wild West Stroganoff Pan-roasted angus tenderloin tips with wild mushrooms, Dijon mustard and sour cream over fettuccine.

$15.95
Chicken Picatta Lightly floured chicken breast sautéed with button mushrooms, artichoke hearts in a lemon-caper pan sauce with a side of angel hair pasta.

$16.95
Garlic Shrimp Scampi Plump jumbo prawns sautéed in butter and flavored with fresh garlic, shallots, capers, tomatoes, fresh herbs and served over angel hair pasta.

$21.95

Chicken & Seafood Selections

Chicken Diablo Pistachio-cilantro crusted chicken breast topped with a fiery roasted poblano sauce

$16.95
Francisco's Chicken and Shrimp Char-broiled chicken breast and 4 Gulf shrimp topped with béarnaise sauce.

$19.95
Rocky Mountain Trout Sautéed Rocky Mountain trout with brown butter & parsley.

$18.95
Alaskan Halibut Fresh herb & panko crusted halibut with roasted red pepper hollandaise & sautéed spinach.

$19.75
Cedar Plank Salmon Fresh Atlantic salmon baked on cedar wood and glazed with a sesame, bourbon-hoisin sauce. Served with jasmine rice.

$18.95

Beef and Pork Selections

Add a delightful sauce Choose from béarnaise, wild mushroom, horseradish, tri-peppercorn brandy cream, Southwestern demi-glaze or gorgonzola compound butter.

$2.50
Roasted Pork Loin With cognac-green peppercorn sauce & crisp fried leeks.

$17.95
New York Strip Steak A tender, classically served New York strip. Perfect when paired with one of our custom sauces.

$26.00
Top Sirloin A hearty cut of mouthwatering Angus top sirloin.

$22.95
Ribeye Steak Aged ribeye beef cooked to perfection.

$24.95
Filet Mignon One of our finest cuts of tender filet mignon, bacon-wrapped and grilled to perfection.

$33.00
Francisco's Steak and Prawns Char-broiled Angus top sirloin and 4 grilled jumbo prawns. The perfect treat for a special evening.

$29.95
Steak Francisco Tasty bacon-wrapped tenderloin topped with fresh asparagus, crab and béarnaise sauce.

$34.95
Cattleman's Tournedos Seared beef tenderloin topped with sautéed spinach, bleu cheese crumbles and drizzled with a rich merlot sauce. Truly decadent.

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Surf and Turf 8 oz. top sirloin steak with 8 oz. king crab legs served with lemon and garlic butter. Market Price.

$None

Lunch Appetizers

Nachos A mound of crisp tortilla chips covered with beans, jalapeños and melted cheese. Add chicken or beef.

$7.75
Quesadilla A flour tortilla grilled with jack cheese, pico de gallo and jalapeños

$7.75
Chicken Flautas (lunch portion) Spicy chicken rolled in fresh flour tortillas and fried until crisp. Served with guacamole, sour cream and roasted tomato salsa.

$6.25
Poncho’s Buffalo Wings Boneless buffalo wings tossed in our homemade original buffalo sauce and served with bleu cheese, celery and carrot sticks.

$8.95
Tequila Shrimp This local favorite is plump gulf shrimp sautéed with tequila, lime, cilantro and cream.

$11.25
Guacamole Dip

$6.50
Guacamole Salad

$6.95

Lunch Soup and Salads

Soup of the Day Cup of delicious homemade soup. Bowl of soup, $4.25

$3.25
Francisco’s Posole Cup of Posole: hominy, pork and green chili. Bowl of Posole, $4.50

$3.50
Southwestern Caesar Salad Fresh romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, crisp tortilla strips and avocado. Chicken or salmon can be added.

$9.50
Classic Chef Salad Fresh tossed mixed greens, veggies, turkey, ham, America & Swiss cheese, hard boiled egg, choice of dressing.

$9.95
Classic Grilled Salmon Salad Char-grilled fresh salmon over spinach and romaine lettuce, topped with pinenuts, black olives and feta cheese with homemade lemon-dill dressing.

$12.25
Santa Fe Salad Lime-marinated grilled chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, tortilla strips, tomato and avocado over mixed greens with our own tequila-cilantro dressing.

$9.95
Steak Salad Grilled top sirloin over fresh mixed greens, garden vegetables, grilled asparagus, blue cheese crumbles and our homemade honey-mustard dressing.

$12.50

Lunch Sandwiches

All Sandwiches (except sour & sand.) Served with your choice of french fries, cottage cheese, onion rings or pasta salad.

$None
Southwest Turkey Sandwich Grilled turkey, cheddar cheese and green chili on toasted sourdough bread.

$8.25
Turkey Tortilla Wrap Shaved turkey, asparagus, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion and Southwest mayo.

$8.25
French Dip Thinly sliced roast beef with melted Swiss cheese on a roll with steaming hot au jus.

$8.50
Steak Sirloin Sandwich 6 oz. sirloin served with lettuce, tomato, red onion rings on toasted whole wheat bread.

$12.25
Grilled Halibut Sandwich Tender halibut served with lettuce, tomato, onion and Southwest mayo on a bun.

$9.50
Soup n’ Sandwich A cup of soup served along with half a sandwich. (A deli style roast beef, turkey or ham.) The perfect lunch for those with a light appetite!

$7.25
Classic French Dip Shaved roast beef with melted Swiss cheese served with hot au jus.

$None
Turkey & Avocado Sandwich Sliced turkey and fresh avocado served on toasted whole wheat bread.

$8.25
Francisco’s Club Sandwich Crispy bacon, turkey, ham tomato, lettuce and mayo on toasted whole wheat bread.

$8.95
Grilled Italian Panini Genoia Salami, ham, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, pepperoncinis on grilled focaccia bread.

$7.95

Lunch Combo Specials

A. Beef Enchilada Served with spanish rice and beans.

$7.95
B. Chili Relleno Homemade relleno smothered in green chili, served with beans and rice.

$7.95
C. Enchilada and Tostada A cheese enchilada and bean tostada with lettuce and tomato.

$7.95
D. Taco & Tostada A bean tostada and two beef tacos with lettuce and tomato.

$7.95
E. Cheese Enchilada Served with beans and spanish rice.

$7.95
F. Chicken Enchilada Served with beans and spanish rice.

$7.95

Luncheon Entrees

Huevos Rancheros From our original menu. This classic is corn tortillas, smothered in ranchero sauce, topped with eggs and served with refried beans, country potatoes and chorizo.

$8.95
Chicken Linguini Grilled chicken breast and linguini tossed with roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and a creamy basil alfredo sauce.

$9.75
Franciscos Fish & Chips Corona beer battered cod served with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.

$8.25
Pasta Primavera with Chicken, add $2.00 • with salmon or shrimp, add $4.00

$9.75

Lunch & Dinner Mexicanas

#1. Combination Plate Beef enchilada, a green chili, bean burrito and a guacamole tostada served with beans & Spanish rice. Includes sopapilla & honey. Add a taco, $15.25.

$13.75
#2. Fajitas Sizzling platter of marinated beef, chicken or a combination of both served with traditional accompaniments.

$15.25
#3. Enchilada Plate Two cheese and one beef enchiladas served with Spanish rice and beans, sopapilla and honey.

$12.75
#4. Burrito Plate Two beef or bean burritos smothered in red or green chili. Topped with cheddar cheese.

$9.00
#5. Taco Plate Three ground beef tacos served with beans and Spanish rice.

$8.50
#6. Enchiladas Rancheros One beef and two cheese enchiladas smothered in green chili and served with an egg on top.

$12.25
#7. Chili Relleno Plate One relleno, one beef enchilada and one beef taco. Served with sopapilla and honey.

$12.75
#8. Enchilada and Burrito One sour cream enchilada and one bean burrito smothered in green chili.

$10.50
#9. Vegetarian Enchilada Blue corn tortillas filled with spinach, mushrooms and sweet peppers topped with enchilada sauce, jack, asadero and queso fresco.

$12.25
#10. Chicken or Beef Chimichanga Deep fried shredded beef or chicken burrito. Served with green chili, Spanish rice and beans.

$11.95
#11. Combination Especial One chicken enchilada, one tamale and carne adovada.

$13.50
#12. Enchiladas de Pollo Two chicken enchiladas served with Spanish rice and beans.

$12.95
#13. Stuffed Sopapilla A fluffy sopapilla stuffed with ground beef and beans and smothered in red or green chili with rice.

$10.50
#14 Carne Adovada Burrito Spicy marinated pork wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with beans and Spanish rice.

$12.25
#15 Chicken Francisco Lightly breaded chicken filet topped with avocado, melted jack cheese and smothered in green chili. Served with warm tortillas and beans.

$11.50
#16. Steak and Enchiladas 6 oz. sirloin with two meat or cheese enchiladas. Served with beans and Spanish rice.

$19.95
#17. Francisco's Fish Tacos Two flour tortillas filled with grilled tilapia, lettuce, cheese, black beans and our Tabasco mayo. Served with avocado relish & Spanish rice.

$13.50
#18 Fiesta Tostada Giant tostada (taco salad) with beans, ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream & black olives. Mini $6.95 • Add chicken, $2.00

$9.95
#19. Burrito de Puerco Seasoned slow-cooked pork wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with salsa verde, jack and cheddar cheese. Served with beans and Spanish rice.

$12.25
Mexican Selections Mexican food selections are available for lunch or dinner. Red Chili: ground beef, beans & molido • Green Chili: green chili, pork, tomatoes • Enchilada Sauce: meatless red chili sauce

$None

Burgers

Hamburger Selections available for lunch or dinner All Selections are cooked to your specifications. Served with your choice of french fries, cottage cheese, onion rings or pasta salad.

$None
The American Classic Burger ½ lb. certified Angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce and red onion.

$8.95
The Durango Burger ½ lb. certified Angus beef topped with green chili, fresh avocado, melted pepper jack cheese and our Southwest mayo.

$9.25
Rosco's Burger ½ lb. certified Angus beef topped with Swiss cheese, sauteed onions and mushrooms.

$9.25
Buffalo Burger Lean & tender farm-raised buffalo topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion and Southwest mayo.

$9.25
Francisco's Tortilla Burger Ground sirloin served between two homemade tortillas, topped with your choice of chili with melted cheddar cheese.

$9.25
Francisco’s Famous Chili Burger Smothered in your choice of red or green chili.

$9.25
Guacamole Burger 1/2 lb. angus beef topped with our homemade guacamole.

$9.25

Francisco's Sunday Brunch

The All American Breakfast Kick start your day with two eggs cooked any way you like with a choice of bacon, ham or sausage, hash brown potatoes and your choice of toast

$6.95
Fiesta Pappas Golden hash brown, two eggs and ham smothered in our homemade green chili served with beans

$7.50
Short Stack Pancake Special Short stack or pancakes with seasonal fruit folded in to the batter served with butter and maple syrup

$6.25
Huevos Rancheros A local favorite from our original menu! This classic is corn tortillas smothered in ranchero sauce, topped with eggs and served with refried beans, country potatoes and chorizo.

$8.50
Sunday Special Omelet Using the freshest, seasonally available ingredients we offer an ever-changing selection of hand-crafted omelets

$7.50
Breakfast Burrito Our special burrito is mounds of eggs, cheese and special ingredients wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with home-fried potatoes and beans

$8.25
Southwest Eggs Benedict English muffins, poached eggs and canadian bacon with green chile strips topped with our signature Southwest hollandaise sauce

$8.25

Little Amigo's Menu

Spaghetti Kids give our spaghetti 5 stars! Noodles topped with marinara sauce and served with crusty french bread.

$5.50
Chicken Tenders Breaded chicken strips served with fruit cocktail and ranch dipping sauce.

$5.50
Little Amigo Burger A pint-sized version of our house classic. Topped with cheddar cheese and served with french fries and fruit cocktail.

$5.50
Cisco Dog A hot dog classically served with french fries and fruit cocktail.

$5.50
Crispy Cheese Crisp A homemade tortilla topped with melted cheddar cheese. Works great for a light eaters or a kid-friendly appetizer for our little amigos.

$5.50
Peanut Butter and Jelly A tasty classic served with fruit cocktail.

$5.50
Kids Pizza Topped with housemaid marinara, pepperoni & mozzarella.

$5.50

Desserts

Francisco's Flan Traditional Mexican caramel custard. Made daily right her in our kitchen from a family recipe.

$4.50
Ice Cream A scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate and topped with whipped cream.

$3.25
Deep Fried Ice Cream A traditional Mexican dessert favorite, cinnamon ice cream topped with peach bourbon sauce.

$6.25
Deep Fried Apple Burrito Big enough to share! Served with vanilla ice cream and rum raisin sauce.

$5.95
Strawberry Shortcake Sweet strawberries & shortcake served with vanilla ice cream.

$6.25
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich One of our best inventions. Mocha brownies sandwich creamy vanilla ice cream and are topped with nuts, chocolate chips, hot fudge and whipped cream.

$6.25
Traditional New York Cheesecake You don't have to go to the Big Apple to fall in love with this treat.

$5.95
Mexican Chocolate Fried Cheesecake This combination of creamy chocolate, delicate cheesecake and crispy outer shell is a house creation that is a sublime southwestern treat

$6.95

Beverages

Soda Coke Diet Coke, Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Root Beer, or Grape Soda

$2.75
Iced Tea Regular, Sweet or Raspberry

$2.75
Coffee Regular or Decaffeinated

$2.75
Hot Tea

$2.75
Milk

$2.75
Local Zuberfizz Sodas Cola, Cream Soda, Orange Cream Soda, Root Beer or Grape Soda

$2.75
Juices Orange, Apple, Grape or Cranberry

$2.75
Lemonade

$2.75

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Recent reviews

Long Time Customer

My friends first time here and they enjoyed the food very much! I'm a long time customer, since 1968!

By: McKenzie L

May 13, 2013

Not great Mexican food

The Chicken Francisco is excellent. The main fare (tacos, enchiladas, beans, rice, salsa) only mediocre.

By: Local Mexican Food Lover!

April 2, 2013

Your waiter was excellent. Good people skills. You're blessed to have someone like him. Your food was ok.

By: Anonymous

Oct. 23, 2012

Come every year from AZ. Love the Mexican food and diverse menu. Look forward to it every year.

By: Anonymous

Oct. 23, 2012

Excellent service and food!

By: Anonymous

Oct. 23, 2012

Great Value and tasty too! Nice presentation. Nice atmosphere. Green Chili excellent! Thanks for adding chips. Waitress was very friendly.

By: Anonymous

Oct. 23, 2012

I won a gift certificate for $25 and my husband and I decided to use it during a "date night". Perfect choice! Thank you to the staff at Francisco's, we had a great dinner (crazy good sea food). The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was fun. We will return!

By: Kimberley Siler

Aug. 18, 2012

Great service. Very friendly, Lynn!

By: Anonymous

Aug. 8, 2012

Food was delicious and wonderful. Diane was very efficient, super nice, and professional!

By: Anonymous

Aug. 2, 2012

Really good food. Good service, helpful.

By: Anonymous

Aug. 2, 2012

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Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina

A Family Legacy Proudly Serving Quality Mexican Food, Steak, Seafood & American Food

Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina

Dinner Appetizers

$8.75

$8.95

$7.75

$8.95

$11.25

$10.25

$9.50

$10.95

$8.50

Dinner Soups & Salads

$4.25

$4.50

$9.50

$12.50

$10.50

$12.25

Dinner Pasta Bowls

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$14.95

$14.95

$12.95

$15.95

$16.95

$21.95

Dinner Entrees

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Chicken & Seafood Selections

$16.95

$19.95

$18.95

$19.75

$18.95

Beef and Pork Selections

$2.50

$17.95

$26.00

$22.95

$24.95

$33.00

$29.95

$34.95

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Lunch Appetizers

$7.75

$7.75

$6.25

$8.95

$11.25

$6.50

$6.95

Lunch Soup and Salads

$3.25

$3.50

$9.50

$9.95

$12.25

$9.95

$12.50

Lunch Sandwiches

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$8.25

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$7.25