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    Nataani Nez

    4.2 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Italian, Mexican
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Breakfast Burrito and hashbrowns
    Melba M.

    This breakfast burrito was beyond exp citations. The portions are very large. I had my burrito without meat and still could not finish the plate. The service is always excellent

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    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

    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.

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

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    Charred bbq Cauliflower tips w/green chile Mac n cheese and Brisket tacos. Pinot Grigio & local beer.

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    4.5(401 reviews)
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    Loungin' Lizard - Right side of restaurant was brighter and I should have requested to be seated there.

    Right side of restaurant was brighter and I should have requested to be seated there.

    Loungin' Lizard - Pulled pork nachos

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