This is a small counter-service place with great food. My friend and I like to ride to Payson and…read morehave B'fast there bc of the food and location. It's clean and the cashier is very pleasant. Never been dissatisfied. The place is set back from the road a bit so it could be a little hard to spot...the first time

Honestly, the food is very tasty and we were pleased with our selection. We used to go to one of…read morethe other places in town and an employee of mine told me that this one was better. They don't have quite the selection of the other place, but the food is very good. My only criticism would be. There was not much in the way of carrots left by the time we got there on Sunday and they put the guacamole on the chips instead of giving it to you on the side. So the chips got sort of soggy by the time we got home. I will definitely have the shrimp tacos again. It was delicious and my son was very pleased with his Carne Asada tacos with guacamole. We also had a Carne Asada quesadilla and the famous chips with the guacamole already on them. Everything tasted very good. The inside is not anything fancy, but there's a few seats and there's a salsa bar with really nice salsa, limes, and if you can go when they are not out of carrots, there are carrots. I wished that their pickled carrots had more garlic in them. So I guess that would be my second criticism or more of a suggestion. The people there are very nice and if you can find the place you should go.

My husband and I were in town this was our second visit there. We were blown away the first time…read moreand I was even more blown away the second. We love Mexican food! My husband got the Birria tacos and consume. I had those last time he had them this time they are amazing super flavorful. I switched it up this time and got the enchilada trio. When they walked up with the plate I was in shock the plate was three times the size of my head. Those may have been the best enchiladas I've ever had. I'm very picky with my sauces. Trying enchiladas are always a staple for me that determines a restaurant for me. I usually like a darker red sauce. It was a little orange and surprisingly very pleasant very flavorful first time I've ever liked an orange sauce. The creamy white sauce was so flavorful and might've been my favorite enchilada. I've never been a green sauce girly but there's is absolutely delicious. The rice was a little bland for me but the beans were delicious. Our service was very attentive and food came out quick. I love the ambience there. Everything is wood lots of things to look at very laid-back and very welcominga bit western too . I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in town at Payson!

A generous 3 stars. This place is just OK. I had a combo with burrito, flauta and tamale served on…read morea gigantic plate just for show, wasn't really necessary with the rice and beans spread out over the plate. The burrito was easily the smallest one I've ever seen. Just meat in a tortilla. Very blah. My wife had the enchilada special, but really nothing special, you can easily get meals like this or better at "order at the counter" style Mexican restaurants. Not crowded at all at prime lunchtime hour which should have told us something.

Wow. Incredible find. Supremo Tamale was off the charts delicious…read more Personable, fast service. Authentic A+. Don't hesitate to stop in.

Ok so I was so excited to go here. There is something really comforting about a tamale done right!…read moreThe glowing reviews and pictures seemed promising. The restaurant itself has a lot of character, it full of textures and colors, had a cute little fountain outside. It just feels homey and welcoming. The menu...is hella pricey for a tamale. I mean even with inflation these days I could get a tamale at most spots where I live for like half the price. I just told myself it's Sedona just except it lol so I went wild and got their extra special tamale with lots of topping to make it a more complete meal. I chose the chicken mole for my filling. I also got their dairy free horchata. First thing the horchata was delicious! Creamy, great texture, not to sweet, seasoned just right. Extra points for being dairy free as milk is not my bodies friend. The tamale however was a major let down. I was so close to just sending it back, but was on a time crunch and starving. The masa was so salty. The mole sauce was barely existent and had no complexity or flavor really. I didn't taste the chocolate or the Chile . Just blah. The toppings and horchata helped make it possible to consume despite the saltiness. So overpriced salty tamale gets 2 stars, ambiance 5, and horchata 5, which is why this place gets a three stars overall. I wanted to love this spot so bad, and maybe it was a bad day, or the wrong thing to get...but their name is literally tamaliza. Their tamale should have rocked my world.

Wow, what an incredible meal! My hubby made a reservation exactly one month ago because this place…read moregets packed, and now I completely understand why. I feel so lucky to have tried it! The elote appetizer was bursting with a charred corn flavor and coated in a creamy, tangy sauce with just the right amoun of spice. The goat cheese balls were crispy on the outside and warm ant flavorful in the inside, and the freshness of the veggies with each bite was absolutely balancing. For the mains, I had the smoked pork cheek, which was unbelievably tender and savory. My hubby's shrimp and pork belly dish was cooked nicely. It was juicy and well cooked shrimp with tender pork belly that combined nice with the sauce. Both dishes were easily 9/10 or higher. The salsa deserves a shoutout too. It was fresh and chunky, with a nice balance of heat and flavor. We finished with the Mexican chocolate pie, and that was rich and decadent, and not overly sweet. Absolutely to die for. MUST TRY!

Our first visit to Sedona was magical except for two less than impressive things: the roundabouts…read morethat was worst than going to the dentist and our take out food from Elote Cafe that was only good to vortex it down the drain. (Please look at my photo of the sad leftovers). We had written down all of the suggestions of things to do in Sedona and Elote Cafe was at the top of our list of things to do. Apparently getting a reservation at this place is super difficult to get, so we decided to order takeout. Elote dip, pork cheeks, green tamale, carne asada, pork belly tacos and corn cake for dessert. The elote dip was enjoyable especially when eaten with chips, the green tamale was better off used as a trampoline at a kids party (it was spongy, flavorless and possibly good to scrub your dishes), the carne asada was dead like the cow it came from and flavorless, the pork belly tacos were barely edible because of the overwhelming sour taste of lemon, and last but least was the corn cake, it was dry and about as exciting as a retirement home party. We wasted our money thinking that a place with a waiting list to get on would be an experience just like everything else we experienced in Sedona but instead Elote Cafe is a bad tourist trap that has as much charm and taste as Del Taco. Save your money and look elsewhere for some great Mexican inspired food even if it means you need to travel to Tucson.

This is a cozy, small eatery serving interesting and flavorful meals with friendly service. Outside…read moreof the colorful interior are sought-after patio tables. I had the Chicken Stir Fry. This innovative dish, for a Mexican place, was based with a yellow rice mixed with the tender chicken, mixed (basic) vegetables, and freshly-cooked green peppers, broccoli, onions and mushrooms. For style and taste, fresh tomatoes and avocado slices were on the edges of the plate. The sauce was mildly salty with a light soy and green chili taste - held together with thick gooey Monterrey cheese. I enjoyed this the richness of this dish. My eating partner had the Polle Mole (pun). This was chicken breast in a dark mole sauce, with the earthiness of chocolate and some sweetness to bring out the flavor. Unexpectedly good eating. Yay!

Traveling on the I-17, saw La Casita on Yelp and 15 minutes later I passed a house that said La…read moreCasita and Open. There is public parking across the street. Walked in and what a pleasant surprise. Colorful interior with plenty of alcoves. Mexican music and a pleasant hello! Family owned restaurant and Jose was my server. In fact he was the server, bartender and cashier for everyone! Menu had many choices and I spotted Chicken Mole Enchiladas Rice & Beans! Big score and it was awesome! More than I could eat. What a great dining experience! I will definetly be back.

Our party of six arrived about 8:20 p.m. on 4.1.26. We had excellent dinners/drinks across a…read morewide variety of items. Jacob was our waiter with personable, efficient and humorous service. We truly enjoyed the last night of our vacation at Dellepiane.

Friendly service from Andrea. Nice ambiance with views of…read morethe meat aging boxes. Amazing and flavorful Burger. Courteous conversation from the owner Tomas. Perfect meal after a long hike!

We love coming here whenever we visit. The Indian fry bread with the ground meat is just amazing…read more The service has generally been top notch. The building is old and has weird design choices, such as the location of the sink in the bathrooms and the hallway between bar and main restaurant, but I will continue to come back when I am in town.

3.5 stars Service was great and the food was good--just not…read moreamazing. We did like that they offer a senior menu with supposedly smaller portions, but honestly the plates still looked pretty big, just at a cheaper price. The inside was comfortable--maybe a tad rundown--but definitely not bad. I got the smothered chicken breast off the senior menu, and it was actually a pretty large portion with good flavor. We also ordered the smothered senior burrito with shredded beef. It was quite big as well, though the beef was a bit overcooked. The salsa was tasty and the chips came out nice and warm. Overall, solid place with good service, decent food, and generous portions.

Queso dip!!!! Oh yeah, their carne asada plate is also super delicious. I love everything that…read moreaccompanies it, too. Their chips and salsa are okay, super Americanized style salsa but tasty enough. Randomly their Caesar salad isn't too bad either! I wasn't craving any Mexican dishes one day and went with the salad and was pleasantly surprised. I do NOT recommend birria tacos; highly disappointing and lacked flavor and the authentic textures of quesabirria tacos. Boring. Good vibes inside. Lots of colors, fun upbeat music, and most importantly happy and helpful service every single time. We've even see actual Javalinas out the window while dining once. There's a couple outdoor tables too for when the weather is nice and suns not hitting. Parking can get crowded during tourist season because it's in a shopping center w multiple businesses, but any spot to park is not too far to walk. Note there is a one way exit.

We had been to Javelina Cantina about 3 years ago, and coming back reminded me why it's still so…read morepopular. I would definitely recommend making reservations because it can be quite a wait otherwise, especially during peak times. That said, they seem well equipped to handle both small and large parties, which is nice if you're traveling with a group. They really do Tex-Mex right here. At a lot of places you can tell when things are canned or pre-made, but that was not the case here. Everything tasted fresh, from the guacamole to the sauces, and the flavors were bold without being overwhelming. I especially liked the fajitas, and the portions are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. I'm not a big drinker, but the margaritas and other drinks seemed very popular and I saw a lot of people enjoying them. The overall vibe is lively and fun, with a great energy that fits Sedona well. If you can sit on the patio, the red rock views are an added bonus and really elevate the experience. The wait staff was incredibly attentive. They even kept us updated on when our food would be coming out, which I appreciated. They really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and that everything came out promptly. I also liked the little details, like the javelina imagery throughout the restaurant, which gives it some personality and ties into the local feel. They bring out complimentary chips and salsa, and they're constantly refilling them, which is always a plus. A couple small things to note that others mention as well: it can get pretty loud when it's busy, and parking in the area can be a bit tight, so plan accordingly. Overall, it's a great place with a fun atmosphere, solid food, and consistently good service. I know the next time we are back in Sedona, we will definitely be coming here again.

Love this place! If you're traveling down I-17, get off at exit 293 for a local gem! Super friendly…read morestaff, great specials, & of course food always hits the spot. I love sitting out in the patio watching the traffic go by & the beautiful views.

I do love Mexican food and try any place that I run across…read more I've been to this location three times and was satisfied for the most part. The first time I went, I got a combination platter with a Chile Relleno, enchilada, and taco with rice and beans. I honestly wasn't impressed with the flavors. All the items seemed pretty basic to be honest and my taco shell was a little burnt. But I decided to give another couple tries. The second time I went, I got the fajita steak taco salad. That was much better. Last but definitely not least I went and got there green chili burrito. Now that was something delicious. I would definitely go back for that dish. Amazing green sauce. They also have really good chips and salsa. It's a small place with good service. It's been busy every time I've been there so that must be a good sign. Anyway, give it a try sometime.