The 11th Street Station Team
Our Story: What Happens When Two Winners Collaborate on a Project?
11th Street Station and Ernie’s Bar. With Jaime Wisner’s business background and his son Marcos Wisner’s culinary background, downtown Durango’s newest addition is sure to turn heads. After testing the waters in the summers of 2015 and 2016 with food trucks at the 1101 Main Ave property, the Wisners started exploring the idea of creating a permanent food truck collective, centered around great food in a fun environment.
Several months later, the ground work for Eleventh Street Station on Ernie’s Bar had been laid and construction began. A natural evolution has resulted in what you see now. A space that pays respect to the properties history as among other things a tire shop, travel agency and bank, but most memorably as filling stations. A location that invites you to stop in for a quick bite or kick back and listen to some music on the deck. And most importantly always have a great plate of food in front of you and cold drink in your hand.
Jaime Wisner | Owner
Jaime Wisner's entrepreneurial spirit was ignited on the streets of Mexico City where he was born and raised. He was always thinking of new things to keep life interesting, and maybe make a buck at the same time. His natural entrepreneurial skills have contributed to his success as a commercial and subdivision developer and travel business owner. Jaime is passionate about 11th Street Station since he originally purchased the property in 1988, and it has always been a dream to restore it to its former glory. He excited to share his latest development with you.
Marcos Wisner | Owner / CEO
Born and raised in Durango, Marcos began his culinary career as a dishwasher and line cook at Carvers Brewing in the early 2000’s. He later went on to pursue his passion in the kitchen working in some of New York Cities most highly esteemed restaurants, Masa, Jean-Georges and Eleven Madison Park. After his time in New York he spent time abroad staging at the world renowned Noma in Copenhagen for a 4 month period and then later moving on to be the R&D chef for The Restaurant at Meadowood. Needing a break from the stresses and demands of fine dining, Marcos returned home to Durango in 2015 to be in the mountains and to be closer to family. He opened The Box, a contemporary american food truck at the site of 11th Street Station and later developed and opened 11th Street Station in 2017. Together with his dad, Jaime Wisner, the two have grown 11th Street Station into one of Durango’s premier food and beverage establishments.
Vanessa Suarez | General Manager
Vanessa Suarez moved to Durango at the start of 2023. Her love for the food industry began when she was just 7 years old, learning to decorate wedding cakes from a family friend, and from there it only grew. Vanessa joined the 11th Street Station team as General Manager in 2024. She has both a Culinary and Pastry degree, and has spent over 10 years in Restaurant Management. Vanessa is excited to be a part of the growing team at 11th Street Station!
Brooke Meidam | Assistant General Manager
Brooke comes to us from Wisconsin and is the Bar Manager at 11th Street Station. We are lucky to have hired Brooke in 2022 and we have enjoyed watching her rise in her role. Brooke enjoys all the fun activities Durango has to offer including skiing, biking and rock climbing. Brooke is always looking to continue her knowledge behind the bar, and she one day hopes to own her own establishment. Stop by Erie's Bar and visit with Brooke and the incredible team at 11th Street Station.