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Southern Highlands Restaurants: Antonio's Picks for 2026

Writer: Antonio Snow
Antonio Snow
12 hours ago
2 min read

Southern Highlands has its own dining row on Southern Highlands Parkway, and the southwest around it keeps getting better, from South Point and Silverton to the Durango food hall. Here are Antonio's picks within about ten minutes of the gates, checked September 2026.

Fine Dining

  • Michael's Gourmet Room · South Point. An intimate 50-seat fine-dining room the resort has run for more than 20 years.

  • Prime 141 Steakhouse · Southern Highlands Pkwy. The neighborhood steakhouse, dinner Tuesday to Saturday.

  • Twin Creeks Steakhouse · Silverton Casino. Certified Black Angus and Prime steaks, plus Sunday brunch.

Quick Eats

  • Irv's Burgers · Durango Casino & Resort food hall. The L.A. institution's classic burgers and fries.

  • Prince Street Pizza · Durango Casino & Resort food hall. New York and Sicilian pies, including the signature square slice.

  • Founders Coffee · S. Durango Dr. Locally owned, open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Trending Now

  • Villa's Tacos · Durango Casino & Resort food hall. The Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria from L.A. opened its first spot outside L.A. here in August 2026.

  • Mama Tess's Artisan Kitchen · Southern Highlands Pkwy. Soups, sandwiches, burgers and shakes from a Pioneer Saloon co-owner, opened August 2026.

  • Nudo Italiano · W. Cactus Ave. Michael and Jenna Morton's handmade pasta and pizza, opened May 2025.

Local Favorites

  • Spaghetty Western · Southern Highlands Marketplace. Northern Italian that grew from 70 to 170 seats because locals kept coming.

  • Hola Mexican Cocina + Cantina · Southern Highlands Pkwy. Modern Mexican in the marketplace since 2020.

  • Rise & Shine, A Steak & Egg Place · Southern Highlands Pkwy. The breakfast and lunch favorite since 2010.

Menus, hours and openings change. Check with each restaurant before you go.

Live near your favorite table

Antonio can build a Southern Highlands search around the places you love: minutes from the Southern Highlands Parkway restaurant row, close to South Point or an easy drive to Durango. Book a Snow Tour →

Food photography: Unsplash. Photos show the style of cooking, not the restaurants themselves.

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