New American
El Moro Spirits & Tavern
945 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301Open in Google Maps
Main Avenue tavern, better cocktails than most of the street. Small plates and a few real mains. The bar is the easy seat. Brunch on weekends if you can get in. Not the cheapest pint on the block, and that is fine.
Mon–Thu 4–10pm, Fri 4–11pm, Sat–Sun 9am–2pm & 4pm–close
Dinner Appetizers
Coconut Curry Tomato Bisque
With lime crema and micro-cilantro
Kale Caesar Salad
Breadcrumbs, anchovy, lemon zest, parmesan. Add marinated anchovies upon request
Beet & Apple Salad
Roasted beets, sliced apple, mixed greens, curry vinaigrette, feta cheese, candied walnuts
Burrata
Strawberries, fennel, balsamic glaze, mint, marcona almonds, grilled bread
KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower)
Spicy ssamjang glaze, pickled carrot slaw, sesame seeds (V, GF, DF)
Patatas Bravas
Crispy fried yukons, chipotle aioli, queso cotija, scallions (V, GF)
Roasted Bone Marrow
Bacon shallot jam, micro-cilantro, balsamic glaze, grilled bread
Honey Sambal Lollipops
Marinated chicken drumettes, green curry and coconut crème fraîche (GF)
Green Curry Mussels
Green lip mussels, Thai coconut curry, jalapeños, lime, grilled bread (GF)
Charcuterie Board
Chef selection of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and seasonal accouterment
Dinner Entrees
Risi e Bisi
English pea risotto, pecorino, crispy pancetta, mint. Add shrimp or Leafcutter Farms oyster mushroom
Steak Frites
8 oz certified Angus beef bavette, duck fat fries, maître d' butter, arugula salad, roasted garlic aioli
Pork Sugo
House extruded lumache pasta, Calabrian chili, whipped ricotta, basil, fennel pollen
Pan Seared Skuna Bay Salmon
Citrus spaetzle, fried brussels, sesame-shishito vinaigrette, arugula tuile
Rainbow Trout
Sauce gribiche, asparagus, Yukon potatoes, crispy leeks
Ancho Pork Chop
12 oz bone-in, guajillo puree, Colorado quinoa, roasted carrots, salsa macha
El Moro Burger
House ground brisket blend patty, miso fancy sauce, bacon, cheddar, red onion, house pickle, sesame pillow bun, fries
Mushroom Gruyere Burger
House ground brisket blend patty, sautéed sherry mushrooms, fried onions, gruyere, arugula, dijonnaise, sesame pillow bun, fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Gochujang mayo, mozzarella, pecan smoked bacon, pickled red onion, arugula, sesame pillow bun, fries
Brunch (Sat-Sun 9am-2pm)
Patatas Bravas$10.00
Crispy yukons, chipotle aioli, queso cotija, scallions. Add egg $2
Avocado Toast$15.00
'Bread' bread, salsa macha, radish, jammy boiled egg, side salad
Chilaquiles Verde$17.00
Corn tortilla chips, salsa verde, pickled red onion, queso cotija, avocado, cilantro crema, two eggs. Add chorizo $4; add oyster mushroom $7
Pastrami Hash$20.00
House made pastrami, yukons, gochujang mayo, shishitos, scallions, sesame seeds, two eggs
Malted Waffle$12.00
Brown butter maple syrup, brûléed banana, toasted pecans. Add butter pecan ice cream $6
El Moro Burger$22.00
House ground brisket blend patty, miso fancy sauce, pecan smoked bacon, white cheddar, red onion, house pickle, black sesame milk bun, fries. Add egg $2; sub salad $3
Eggs Benedict$19.00
Smoked ham, poached eggs, classic hollandaise, English muffin, crispy yukons
California Benedict$19.00
Avocado, heirloom tomato, poached eggs, classic hollandaise, crispy yukons. Add prosciutto $5
Smoked Salmon Benedict$20.00
House cured Skuna Bay salmon, poached eggs, arugula, classic hollandaise, everything bagel crispies, English muffin, crispy yukons
Mulberry Street Benedict$19.00
Pancetta lardons, poached eggs, arugula, classic hollandaise, grana padano, balsamic glaze, English muffin, crispy yukons
Brunch Sides
Crispy Yukons or Fries$6.00
Pecan Smoked Bacon, Sausage, or Avocado$4.00
Sourdough, Texas Toast, English Muffin, or Cream Biscuit$2.00
Small House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, shaved grana padano, lemon vinaigrette
Desserts
S'mores Pot de Creme
Graham cracker, torched maple marshmallow creme
Goat Cheesecake
Pistachio crumble, rhubarb compote
Churro Crown
Dulce de leche, brown butter pecan ice cream
Matcha Shortcake
Strawberries, buttercream, black sesame brittle