Was rolling through Payson a few weeks ago after a few days of fishing and needed a…read moreburrito....somehow I've never seen this place pop up so we decided to check it out. There's a boat load of seating inside...and it filled up quickly! This impacted the service time but nevertheless, the service was still good. I loved the burrito? Perfect amounts of chorizo, eggs, cheese...all of it. On a scale of 1 - 10, now that I've found this place I'll definitely hit it again!

The only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because the servers and staff were very…read morenice. That being said, coming from the Valley, the food was incredibly disappointing. I ordered the beef flautas, and my fiancé ordered the enchiladas. My flautas were absolutely drenched in oil. I could barely taste the meat because all I tasted was fryer oil. When I did bite into them, the beef was mostly fatty pieces, which made the dish really unpleasant and hard to finish. My fiancé's enchiladas were also not good, and shortly after we got home, he became nauseous, had stomach cramps, and had to lie down for a couple of hours. He grew up in the Valley eating authentic Mexican food and can handle plenty of flavor, so this was not a matter of the food being "too much" for him. The sides were not much better. The beans were okay, but the rice was oily and lacked flavor. Overall, the food had very little seasoning and felt heavy, greasy, and low quality. This restaurant was recommended to me, so I was honestly expecting much better. On top of the food, there were flies buzzing around while we were trying to eat, which only made the experience less enjoyable. Unfortunately, this was some of the most disappointing Mexican food I've had in Arizona. The staff was kind and attentive, but the food itself was not something I would come back for.

Listed as temporarily closed on Yelp, but definitely open today. Ordered four tacos, two pork and…read moretwo steak. Charged $3 each, no tax. Even delivered them out to my truck. Friendly service. Located in the parking lot of an antiques store with bathrooms inside, "Western Village Antiques" to be precise. One picnic table available, but we ate off the tailgate of the truck (which I noticed others were doing too). Tacos were great! Fresh ingredients. "Street tacos" sized. Should have ordered six for two people. My only recommendation: use double tortillas for each taco to reduce spillage and messiness. Otherwise, one can ask for a fork. Wife liked pork. I liked beef. Both were great. They were out of chocolate chip cookies. Darn. Strong Recommend.

Just moved up to Payson from California, so trust me when I say: my taco standards are high. But…read moreCrne Tacos? Absolutely blew me away. We came by on a Monday -- their special chicken dinner day -- and ordered the chicken plate (fresh breast + thigh), with rice, beans, fresh corn tortillas, and both red and green salsas. We also grabbed two carnitas street tacos. The second I took a bite, I knew I was in trouble (the good kind). The chicken was perfectly seasoned, with a golden crust that had flavor in every crispy edge. And the carnitas tacos? Authentic, juicy, rich -- exactly what you want in a taco. We literally turned around right after finishing and ordered two more tacos. No shame. Took them to-go and ate them lakeside at Green Lake -- 10/10 vibes. The guys running the truck are genuinely kind-hearted and personable, which just makes the whole experience even better. Why tacos this good are in Payson, I have no idea... but I'm so glad they are. If you haven't tried Crne yet, what are you waiting for? Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is a must-hit. Hands down, some of the best and freshest tacos I've ever had -- and that's coming from a Cali native. Will be coming back, again... and again... and again. Bonus tip: they serve Vegan options on Sundays!

The place is cute and server nice, but the food was not hot and not very much flavor. The chips…read morewere overcooked, but the refried beans were a nice touch.

Waitress was excellent food was awesome. Planning a once a month trip there. Can't wait to go againread more

Yes, it's worth the wait!!…read more I finally did it. After what feels like several geological eras, multiple decades, and approximately a billion years of living in Arizona, I finally stopped at Diamond Point Shadow Steakhouse. Every single time I'd drive by, one of two things would happen: they were closed, or I was in time crunch to my next destination. It became one of those places that lived permanently on my Arizona bucket list. Well, bucket list item officially crossed off! The food was exceptional, the service was outstanding, and now I'm kicking myself for not making the stop years ago. Everything was well worth the wait...literally and figuratively. A word of advice: get there right when they open at 4:00 PM. We intentionally ate an early supper, and I'm glad we did because the place fills up fast. If you show up later, be prepared to wait. That said, after finally experiencing it for myself, I'd say it's worth the wait either way. Some things in life don't live up to the hype. Diamond Point Shadow Steakhouse does. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to figure out why I waited half my lifetime to stop here.

We planned a Mother's Day/60th Birthday dinner in our new town. The restaurant came hightly…read morerecommended. After we were seated someone came around with a dessert tray showing us the desserts that were being offered complimentary for mothers day. Yah! We ordered an Old Fashioned and a Vodka Sour cocktail while were were perusing the menu since we hadn't been there before. The waitress was cute and kind and trying to do a good job. Mind you, the restaurant was not at capacity, nor was there a wait to get in. Our drinks came and they brought me a manhattan (not an old fashioned) with no ice and the cocktail cherry and orange wedge was put in my husbands Vodka sour ‍ ...ok they were a little confused at the bar. No problem. The server decided to bring me some cherries (maraschino, not cocktail) to make up for it (thanks but not the issue) Next we ordered dinner with our salads and they were delivered to the opposite person. Which isn't a big deal but there are only 2 people at our table. Dinner was fine he ordered a ribeye w/rice pilaf and I ordered the Barramundi with rice pilaf. The fish was nice, I'd never had it before and the ribeye was ok, nothing spectacular. Then the complimentary Mother's Day Dessert choice I made was creme brûlée as it's my favorite. Well it wasn't the dessert they walked around the restaurant advertising, it was a tiny little cup but as the server said "at least it's free" And boom, here comes the bill....we were charged full price for the complimentary Mother's Day dessert. And, we didn't notice until after we had paid the bill. Now, mind you the server was tipped based on the check total. When it was brought to her attention she tells us that we can either have a restaurant credit, or return the whole bill and charge us again but the refund of the bill would take 3 days. We told her to just take care of us next time since we are new to the area and hope to have a better experience next time we visit.

Such a hidden Gem Sad because it should just be a wonderful Gem…read more Wonderful chef-created Food with a beautiful setting outside the patio .. You will want to go right back again and again

Service was mediocre, and we ordered burgers from their limited menu. We sat outside as it was a…read morenice day. Waitress brought food and told us condiments were inside. My wife and daughter went in to get their condiments, and when they returned, they said there was only ketchup and mustard and both containers were empty. Bartender got some packets for us. No lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc. The food was okay, but not great. Won't be going back, very disappointed.

What a lovely start to the day!…read more Enjoyed a wholesome American breakfast while entertained by at least 20 small planes coming and going from the Payson Airport. Arrived at 8:30 am on a Saturday, and while the place was busy but we were seated at a corner window quickly. Service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed one of the lightest, fluffy pancakes I've ever had with tasty thick bacon. My husband lauded the hash-browns. The tables are cute - laminated with little cards promoting local business. Bonus: picked up pies to share with our crew for dinner. Enjoyed talking with the baker that was taking a break outside watching the planes. Seems like most of the staff have been working here a long time. I'd say this is a don't miss...

We made the mistake of visiting on a Saturday morning, which turned out to be extremely busy. The…read moreoverall experience felt rushed, as though the goal was to get everyone in and out as quickly as possible to free up tables. The waitresses were friendly, but seemed a bit frustrated when we asked for a few extra things, like extra napkins or refills. I understand how hectic it can get during a rush, but it made us hesitant to ask for anything else. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. The bacon was hard and dried out, more like it had been reheated one too many times than properly cooked crispy. My over-medium eggs came out over-hard, and one set of utensils was dirty. I didn't bother mentioning the food because the service already felt stretched thin, and we were ready to leave. The seating is also pretty cramped, with tables and chairs packed close together, which added to the feeling of being rushed. It's a shame because the restaurant has a great panoramic view of the runway, but I noticed that hardly anyone seemed to have time to enjoy it or watch the planes taking off and landing. One positive is that the place attracts a real mix of people, from pilots and locals to families, bikers, and tourists. It has the potential to be a fun, unique breakfast spot. Maybe things are more relaxed on a weekday, but between the rushed atmosphere and mediocre food, our experience wasn't enough to bring us back. There are plenty of other good breakfast spots in the area, and while the runway view is a nice bonus, it wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the experience.

There are certain things in life that you simply have to trust…read more You trust that the guy who designed the bridge knew what he was doing. You trust that the pilot sitting up front has successfully done this before. And, occasionally, you have to trust a friendly waitress when she looks at you with the quiet confidence of someone who knows the menu far better than you ever will and tells you what you should eat. This was one of those times. We live in Star Valley, and every once in a while you get a craving for something specific enough that you're willing to get in the car and go find it. On this particular day, we really wanted Italian food. Not pizza. Not a sandwich that could technically be considered Italian because someone put salami on it. We wanted a plate of pasta, garlic bread, a good salad... the whole deal. So, we made the trip up to Strawberry to try MamaJoe's Italian Grill. After looking through the menu and contemplating all of the possibilities, I decided to stop pretending that I knew what I was doing and asked our waitress what she recommended. Shrimp Alfredo. Ok. I'm in. Now, Alfredo is one of those dishes that seems simple enough, but there is a tremendous amount of mediocre Alfredo wandering around this country... overcooked pasta drowning beneath a sea of thick white sauce, desperately hoping that enough parmesan cheese will hide its shortcomings. This was not that. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was creamy and flavorful without becoming a bowl of paste, and the shrimp tasted like they had actually been flame grilled. There was just enough of that grilled flavor to make you stop for a second and wonder exactly what they had done back there. It was fantastic. Even the supporting cast showed up ready to work. The salad came with house-made bleu cheese dressing that was excellent, and the garlic bread performed its important societal function of making sure no Alfredo sauce was unnecessarily left behind on the plate. Then our waitress suggested the Old Fashioned Lemon Cake. At this point she had earned my trust, so there really wasn't much of a decision to make. I'm glad I listened. This isn't just a piece of lemon cake. There is a solid lemon cake base with what I can only describe as a lemon custard kind of layer on top... sweet, tart, creamy and absolutely delicious. The whole meal was simply wonderful. Great food, great service, and one of those friendly small-town restaurant experiences where you get the distinct impression that the people serving you actually want you to enjoy what they're serving. There is probably a lesson in here somewhere... Maybe it's that when someone who spends their days watching people order food tells you what you should eat, you should listen. Or maybe it's simply that really good Alfredo and homemade lemon cake can make you surprisingly philosophical. Either way, if you're sitting in Payson or Star Valley or Globe craving Italian food, it's absolutely worth the drive up to Strawberry. And if the waitress tells you what to order, for God's sake, listen to her.

Disclaimer: rarely five stars as there is always room for improvement…read more So, I left my card here the other day! Joe called me back and is mailing it! Thank you! But while I had him on the phone I asked some questions. First off, I found this place back in 2021, but they open at 4. And my pine strawberry trip is quarterly. So yes I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. We were greeted and sat. They had zucchini flower app, we opted in. While I wasn't a huge fan of the balsamic, the flower had a perfect combo of mascarpone and ricotta, and deep fried in a light batter. Really good. I had the 1/2 and 1/2 ravioli, which are bought. Joe told me. The sauce was amazing and the sausage CANNOT be missed. Made in house and it is dope af. I want a shipment My friend had the manicotti which looked amazing. Bread is delish and you get a choice of soup or salad. Sadly, they were out of soup so salads was the option and honestly it was really good. And I'm not a salad girl. I will return. Pizza next. Joe is a one man show and the food quality is amazing. Again hours are wonk, but call and they have them recorded. Very impressive old school meals.

The service was great, Dannie was so helpful! The food was…read moreamazing (Double BLT Croissant) and when my daughter was able to have it (with a peanut allergy!!) Thanks for the great food and amazing service.

The reason why I chose this place is because my niece is diabetic so we need a gluten-free options…read morewhich they have plenty of. My niece ordered the cheese pizza which you said was really good. I had the egg white omelette, which was really good. My partner had the BLT salad which she said was all right. My sister-in-law had half a sandwich and potato soup and she said the soup was awful that it was clumpy and not very good and she didn't eat it. Overall, we paid about $150 (including tip) for lunch which we all know is too high, but that's just because of the time we live in. The service was great. We will be back.