My wife and I agree. It was our worst dining ever. The Navajo Taco was excellent fry bread ruined by flavorless warmed over meat, iceberg lettuce from a bag, refried beans and diced tomatoes from cans - no seasoning no taste. We had been backpacking for three days and almost anything would have been tasty. Awful. Awful. Awful. That was two years ago. This time we drove an extra 45 min to Kayenta even though we were starving after four days of backpacking. read more

If you want good food this is the place. Yes it is the hidden gem of Mexican Hat. Locally owned family restaurant. The fry bread taco is a good choice as is the Navajo Stew with fry bread. We ate there twice in two days on our way through the area and would definitely go back the next time in Mexican Hat. BTW if you like french fries they are awesome! read more

They have some of the finest local craft beers such as Squatter's, and a waiter who served us was very helpful. He even went to the store in the next door when I asked him about a local beer that I ordered. I actually didn't like my vegetarian tacos because it's got so much refried beans on it, but my boyfriend who is a very picky eater enjoyed his steak. Despite the not so vegetarian tacos..., I stilled loved the place because of the friendly people and good beer selections. I will be sure to stick with some basic food items the next time... haha read more

Gorgeous location, wish the windows facing the water were a little bigger. Food was simple yet well made. Great stop for a quick bite. Fun pool table to play while waiting for the food. read more

Pass on the Chili here and also the Navajo fry bread with Chili, it's bland, no meat, no taste. It tasted like a bowl of refried beans....ugh! read more

Hidden right after the bridge of San Juan River, this is a quiet cafe. They have a small selection of mainly burgers. I had a Navajo Burger which was a large meal with the great local Navajo Bread. The wait wasn't bad, and the place had "unique" decor. The burger was a 7/10 only because I asked for medium and I ended up getting a well done burger. In conclusion, this a great placeh to stop if your heading East in 163. read more

I give this a one star because the people working at the old bridge grill were really friendly. Sadly, that was the only good thing about the place. We ate breakfast and dinner there. I realize they are way out from anything but $25 for 2 breakfast burritos and coffee is really out of line. Also the same price for a navajo taco and a very small bowl of beef stew (with 3 small pieces of beef) and 2 glasses of water. So, it is expensive, which if it was good I wouldn't worry about too much. However, it wasn't good. It was some of the most bland, flavorless stuff I've ever had. Even the green chile sauce for the burritos was bland. So... it was expensive and bland. But the service was good right? No. Actually it wasn't. The breakfast orders came out completely wrong. We also got a drink that was meant for another table. Add to that the ridiculously stupid wifi situation... you get a single wifi "token" that is good for one device for 30 minutes. Except they only had one available at breakfast and one available at night. So we could only check messages on one device. We had to ask 3 times to get it so by the time we got the token we were almost ready to leave. Again, I realize it is the middle of nowhere but that is just silly. They are pretty much the only game in town but microwave burritos from the gas station would have had 10x the flavor for 1/4 the price. Next time I'd opt for that instead. read more

We unexpectedly had to stay in town. We needed a place that was affordable and had good options. There aren't many places to choose from but after looking online we found Olde Bridge Grill. Everyone was friendly and the food hit the spot! Joey was a great server and friendly! After a long day, we appreciate the good food and fast and friendly service! read more

Happened upon this place while driving north up 163 to visit Goosenecks from Monument Valley. Very low-key and cozy inside, perched directly between the San Juan river and the overlooking bluffs. We felt as though we had come across one of those magical places you only get to at the right time and in the right state of mind - you know, Midnight in Paris style. The menu was well priced and entrees were easily share-able. And wow, was that vegetarian Navajo taco ever delicious. The opportunity to wash down dinner with a cold pale ale after our day outside was also a welcome treat. Service from the owner was great. read more

The food was not good, and even if the people were nice they seemed so confused about what was going on. We had to ask to get the menus, they gave us butter and jam then took it back for another table, we had the change from another bill (when it took us forever to get our bill), and it seemed so difficult to get the wifi password. But some people are nice and it is cheap (but once again, not good). read more

I think this place is great - especially because you're in the middle of nowhere (beautiful and serene, but still nowhere) - get the Navajo bread pizza - easily feeds two read more

Roadside Grill. Food was okay, servers were sort of attentive (could have been a little more).

They have a 50 cents/per pool game! Good place to stop since you're in the middle of nowhere. The Navajo tacos were interesting. The dough tasted pretty good. Couldn't finish my food cause mexican refried beans make me full easily. This place was probably one of the places that understand the term "warm water". Props to the server for that. (It's hard to get warm water here in the US, you either get cold or hot). read more

Basic good food. Not fancy, tasty and filling. Lovely, attentive service from the young men serving and the front counter helpers were open and friendly. I found the people who worked there to be very nice and ready to answer any questions with a smile. Definitely recommend. read more

Cool little place built right on the side of the canyon. The owner Joey has many stories about the movies filmed nearby. I had the vegetarian taco, which was greasy but authentic. I will definitely stop here the next time I'm in the area. read more

Straight up good food with friendly and attentive service. One of the only spots in town open during the off-season. Delicious breakfast and great coffee. Had the best Navajo taco anywhere for dinner. Cold beer too, but Utah 4.0%. They will pack you a picnic lunch to go for a day trip out exploring the nearby Valley of the Gods and Cedar Mesa. read more

Traveling through the Monument Valley area there are very few places to eat. We rode up to Mexican Hat and decided to try the first place we saw open (and in Mexican Hat on a Sunday, the only place open midday!). What a delight! Yes, a bit run down on the outside, sadly the San Juan River looked more like a mud puddle, and it could have been a bit cleaner BUT... The people were very friendly. We seated ourselves and were offered a drink almost immediately. Icy cold Margaritas hit the spot. They have a limited menu but with something that would please most people. Visiting the Navajo Nation, we decided on the Native Tacos made with Navajo Fry bread. YUM! Tacos as big as your head, the bread was fresh, light and crisp. Tacos are filled with chili (or retried beans for the veggie version) lettuce and cheese - simply but tasty. Service was quick and efficient. Definitely would stop again if we are in the area! read more

Had breakfast here after an overnight stay on our way to Monument Valley. Asked our server if I could order an item not on the breakfast menu -- their Navajo taco. I was able to. The portion was huge but it was way too soggy. I should have ordered it vegetarian style instead of topped with chili, which tasted like it came out of a can. However, the service was excellent and the décor was eclectic and charming. read more

Arrived late after an afternoon jeep ride in Monument Valley. What a little gem we found. Very friendly staff and delicious, flavorful homemade food. I had a beef stew with Navajo fried bread that was warming and filing. Add a perfectly chilled bottle of Sauv and the experience was very welcoming. Marlene and her family do an excellent job. Also loved the San Juan Trading post, great night sleep at a very reasonable rate. read more

The 3 piece fried chicken dinner was the dinkiest I've ever had and the most expense. Cornish hens are technically chickens. Go to the Swinging Steak instead. read more

This restaurant is attached to a motel in a lovely tiny town. The food was ok-ish. It wasn't really seasoned and didn't taste of very much (we had the Navajo taco and the beef stew). The breakfasts were similar. My boyfriend and I ordered our eggs different ways but they came back exactly the same. They do have an unusual and good selection of beers which we weren't expecting! read more

Fantastic restaurant had the cowboy beef sandwich with fries and Navajo taco, followed by cherry pie with ice cream, meal was superb and very big at a great price if you are staying in Mexican hat then eat here, beef was so tender in the cowboy sandwich and fries delicious read more

Extremely bland Navajo taco. And I'm pretty sure I was being judged for being a single woman without the protective company of a man. No amount of salt could make my meal taste of anything. And the old gentleman with the cane visited every single table in that room except mine to make sure everyone's meal was good and could he get them anything else. And when I went to the register to pay, he was extremely chatty with the two couples in front of me. When I got to the register hardly a word. I know I was in a tiny town in southern Utah--I've lived on my own in Salt Lake City and was never treated like that--but I expect at least decent food and to be treated with the same regard as everyone else around me. read more

We ate here twice, while in Mexican Hat. We had dinner quesadilla, which was good. And a good breakfast the next morning. Good was good, you do not have a lot of choices in Mexican Hat. Staff was very good and friendly. read more

Very conveniently located to San Juan Inn (walking distance). Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Standard breakfast items. Pretty decent eggs and hash browns. Had vegetarian Navajo taco for dinner. The bread was good but taco was too heavy with the refried beans. Would recommend this dish if you don't like refried beans. read more

I want to move to Mexican Hat, UT so that I can eat here every morning. Pancakes incredible, bacon heavenly, it was like eating at a Cracker Barrel or Denny's -but done perfectly. We sat at the window with a view of the river. everyone was so very nice. DO stop if you're in town! read more

I used Monument Valley as my base and passed through the Hat on my way to do some hiking around Natural Bridges. Stopped here for dinner. Passable food, good service. There's a pool table. Normally I'd give this 3 stars, but it's worth pointing out that since Monument Valley is a dry area on the Reservation, this place is the closest to it that serves alcohol. That sweet, golden nectar in that dry land just had to bump up their rating! read more

Stopped by on our way to Page, AZ. Food was decently proportioned, but service was barely there. The person at the cashier was pretty much mentally checked-out even though it was only 9 in the morning. Had no idea what a ham, eggs, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla mean even though it was offered on the menu. Asked for their wifi and was told they "ran out" of password. Just plain terrible. read more

Awesome food and people. Great menu. Riverside views. Delicious pancakes and omelettes!

Stayed at the San Juan Inn, and the only place open for miles in the evening was this joint - so going in I was aware there would be a few tourist traps. Staff seemed nice enough, sat me at a nice little table in the back corner. I ordered one Navajo Taco and one green chilli chicken burrito. I saw a Navajo Taco on another blokes table as I walked in, and the red flags should have gone off when the staff asked him how it was, to which he replied "mm, it's ok..". Anyway, then the traps began. I was happy as Larry when I read the wifi signs in the window and searched to find a guest wifi. I asked the waiter for the code, to which he appeared very confused. He then went on an academy award winning spiel about a code that only worked on some devices - needless to say it did not work on my blackberry or the family behind me's devices, which was salt in the wound after the non existent wifi I had at San Juan Inn. Anyway, the Navajo Taco was just ok - the bread had a nice sweet pancake taste and texture to it, definitely the highlight of the dish. It was advertised as having tomato, but was only sprinkled with 3 or 4 diced cubes for decoration - what's goin on guys? Worst part of all, it was meant to have beef smothered all over it, but beef chunks were rather than hens teeth, and it was more of a liquidy soup sauce. The chicken burrito was quite a bit better, but still nothing i'd put on a postcard. Meaty, had a heap of lettuce but still barely any tomato. I asked for sour cream to help wash it down, which they begrudgingly went and got for me acting like I'd asked them to shine my shoes. To make things more uncomfortable, when the waiter returned he told me owned 2 machine guns!! Holy crap!!! I slept with one eye open that night. Now for the real kick in the pants - the menu clearly states that a gratuity tip of 18% will be added to tables of 5 OR MORE. When I went to pay, there it was, 18% tacked on!! I know I'm a big bloke but gee whiz I didn't take up 5 seats did I?? This happened to several other couples who paid after me... Of course I was going to tip but this seemed a little cheeky to me. Room for improvement guys, until then, 2/5. TK - Don't forget to add Takeaway King on Facebook!!! read more

Great breakfast. Very friendly service. Even enjoyed listening to the Navajo language being spoken.

What a treat. We had breakfast, a huge burrito with excellent pork green chile verde. It was so fresh, authentic to the area. The waiter, Joey, was a true delight. He made the meal one of the best parts of the day. We are returning later today to try other dishes. Be sure and order the "poached eggs". You won't get any fresher any where. The variety offered is unbelievable. read more