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    La Vecina

    4.1 (114 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Great views
    Rhonda P.

    The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent, and the views were stunning! We will be back for sure!

    Carne asada tacos and carne asada plate.
    Vicki S.

    Oh so good! Amazing margaritas, warm crunchy chips and an environment that's casual but nice. The service was great. Kept my water glass full and chips coming! I had the carne asada tacos and they had the perfect spicy taste. Would eat here again.

    That salsa?!? So good!
    Pauline J.

    We loved this place! We were strolling the street after a long hike and looked up at their rooftop patio and said 'heck yes!' We started with the chips (fresh!) and salsa, which was dark and smokey, and wonderful. Hubby had a beer and I had the Smokey Margarita (highly recommend!) and we split the Queso Fundido. I've had thus many times in Texas, but never with corn & Pablano peppers in it. So fresh and DELICIOUS!! My only complaint... they only give you 4 tortillas with it, then charge you if you ask for more. Service was good and the view was AMAZING! What a nice addition to a perfect day.

    Leanne V.

    Visited this place while in Sedona in the Uptown part of Sedona. Really enjoyed this restaurant and the views from the upstairs patio. Staff were friendly, we only had an appetizer & drinks , but loved their chips & salsa and big margaritas. I looked at others plates sitting next to us and everything looked fresh & delicious!

    Chips n salsa
    Lou M.

    Good restaurant in Sedona. We had a party at five and got seated pretty quickly when we ate here recently. It felt like a pretty large restaurant and was not overly busy. The way staff was quick and attentive, and the food came out warm and prepared well. I ordered the El Pastor burrito. The chips and salsa were very very good as well. I like how thick and chunky the salsa was.

    Shrimp tacos and bean and rice side plates
    Kaysha R.

    Nice spot with a fun view. We wanted Mexican food and were not disappointed with the food here! We started with the elote appetizer, and a big fresh plate of warm chips are provided. The food portions are good for the main meal, but each meal comes with a beans and rice side plate that made for a lot of food! This is definitely a good place to share one dish. Staff and ambience inside are great. ¡Buen provecho!

    Quesabirria
    Ashley L.

    We were promptly seated on the rooftop patio that had spectacular views. Along the railing will be on the direct sunlight during the late afternoon but you can sit fully in the shade in against the wall. Sweeping views of the rocks and even if you are sitting with your back to the views, they have installed mirrors for your viewing pleasure. We ordered the cheese enchilada and the quesabirria. It was pretty excellent and fresh and so were the chips and salsa. Yummy drinks as well with reasonable prices.

    Fajitas
    Robbin B.

    La Venice for lunch while in Sedona. Great food, great drinks, and stunning red rock views from the outdoor patio. Although we came for lunch we ended up staying longer than planned due to the overall vibe here. The margaritas are offered in every flavor and style -I chose the traditional Cadillac- my fav. It definitely didn't disappoint! Fresh, balanced, not too sweet, and just strong enough to remind you you're on vacation. We ordered the fajitas. Chicken, Steak & Shrimp combo, and it came out sizzling with all the fixings. You can tell everything is made fresh, and the flavors really pop. Service was friendly and laid-back, matching the overall vibe of the place. If you're looking for a casual spot with solid food, great drinks, and outdoor dining in Sedona, La Venice delivers. *Great Salsa & Guacamole!

    Enchiladas
    Vita P.

    Enjoyed our meal at La Vecina! We were visiting from out of town and looking for good Mexican and came across. From the sounds of it, this restaurant is newly renamed with a new owner. The rooftop has a beautiful view of the landscape. Somewhat small menu, but the classics are there. I decided to have the enchiladas "you pick" combo. I chose chicken and beef which was a good choice. My husband ordered a taco bowl which was plentiful in portion size. Both dishes were. The service was a little slow, but I think they're just getting their bearings in place and might have been down a few servers. Ours was friendly and when attentive, was nice.

    Carne Asada fajita
    Cindy C.

    Food was fantastic and tasty, service from Abel was excellent and friendly. Not to mention what a beautiful view!

    Quesabirria taco plate (love birria meat such great hearty flavor!)

    Great outdoor dining patio, prompt service & nummy quesabirria taco plate. Hit the spot after 1/2 a day of traveling & craving Mexican Waiter was kind, quick & thorough. Wasn't super busy as it was after-dinner rush. Big portion so leftover: yay! Homemade salsa & tortilla chips as well as the entree.

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    Loved the elote and the Cadillac and prickly pear margaritas. Rooftop seating was a nice bonus.

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    Happy helpful staff!! Guacamole was plentiful and delicious! The Quesobarria taco was so good!! Margaritas were delightful too!

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    Patio dog friendly?

    I do not think so because you have to go through the main restaurant to get to the patio but maybe.

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