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    Nataani Nez

    4.3 (28 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Italian, Mexican
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Inside - The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a ceiling fitted with multiple recessed lights and ceiling vents. Wooden partitions create separate dining areas, with some customers seated at tables along the wall. A wall-mounted television is visible on the white wall, displaying content. In the foreground, a caution wet floor sign and a small wooden chair are present near the partition. The overall setting appears clean and organized, with a neutral color palette and a casual dining atmosphere.
    Tan L.

    We were craving something other than Southwestern food and stopped by this place for Chinese. We got the sweet and sour chicken and shrimp fried rice, and both were excellent! Way better than we expected, especially given how big the menu is. The food was just as good as what you'd get at a top-rated American Chinese spot. The place looks newly renovated--really clean and spacious. The service was great too.

    Lamb stew and bread - A bowl of vegetable beef soup containing carrots, potatoes, celery, and beef chunks is placed on a white plate with a spoon. The soup has a clear broth and is served with a large piece of frybread on a dark wooden table. The frybread is golden and puffy, typical of traditional Native American cuisine.

    Lamb stew and bread test was nice I saw reviews from yelp than came from 51 miles away for eating this food Thank you for your delicious food

    Lamb stew and Navajo taco
    Elaine C.

    Stopped here enroute to 4 corners. This place is definitely a local's place. Interestingly, they have an AYCE chinese buffet (which all the locals were going for), as well as Navajo and American fare. My friend and I had the Navajo taco and the lamb stew. Both were excellent: not overly salted, made with fresh ingredients, and definitely in-house made. Recommend one of the best picks in a very remote location with limited options.

    Our perfectly hot, airy, flaky and delectable fry bread. The best ever!
    Earl R.

    On our way from Durango to Canyon De Chelly, my wife and I wisely stopped for lunch at Nataani Nez. Located in the northeast corner of the Navajo Nation, we wanted to have our first-ever Navajo meal. While the restaurant sign says "Breakfast, Lunch Buffet, and Dinner," we were also able to order from the menu at lunch. We found the restaurant staff welcoming and pleasant, and the walls displayed many pieces of art from the area including some beautiful photographs that would have been worthy of museum display. We ordered from the Navajo category on the menu, choosing to share the ample lamb stew with fry bread. The stew was perfect with tender lamb and vegetables in a deliciously seasoned broth. The fry bread came picture-perfect, overlapping the edges of a large plate! Other menu categories included American, Mexican, and Chinese--something good for everybody! Meralda was our server and she was just outstanding! She answered our various questions about the Navajo dishes with care and interesting detail. Our food arrived promptly, piping hot, and it was delicious from start to finish. Meralda was attentive throughout our meal, and answered several questions we asked about the area. Nataani Nez is popular with locals as well as travelers. We recommend it highly and plan to return on future travels to the area. In a nutshell, it's a winner!

    Plate full of variety-tasty!
    Kevin L.

    Really friendly staff and the buffet changes every day - we came in driving thru and this was recommended by a local. Monday featured Mexican and Chinese! I'd come back.

    restaurant is next to subway.
    Derrick Z.

    i've been here for brunch on a sunday and didn't eat their breakfast. i ordered a bacon cheeseburger and it was a 3.5 star meal. if you are a buffet go'er then know that the buffet is not available for breakfast. i've been to the restaurant for lunch twice and ate at the buffet. i have not ordered any food from the menu. the buffet offers a different cuisine everyday. the quality of food is a 3 star. i keep gong back for more food only to get my monies worth. if lunch is busy be prepared for bad or slow service. once i got tired of waiting for the server so i got out of my seat and got my own soda refill. like is said nataani nez restaurant is just okay.

    Lunch buffet; pan fried noodles, egg roll, fried rice and stir fried veggies.
    Penelope A.

    Nice place to sit down and have relaxing bite to eat. We have tried their speciality dishes and have no complaints. Decided to try their Chinese buffet and it was fresh and waitress was attentive.

    Navajo Taco (like a 12 inch pizza)

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    Best Chinese food I've ever had in NM! Looked a little questionable from the outside, but the Sichuanese beef was great.

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    Food was absolutely amazing... we would have stopped in a second time on our way back, but they were closed on Sunday.

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    7 years ago

    Best Indian taco in Shiprock! Also, it was bigger than my head I couldn't finish it all. Friendly service.

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