This was the BEST Mexican food I have ever had. I never had anything like those flautas, they are surely a fine 10/10, i had them a while back but i think about them all the time. They were so good, i could feel the tastebuds on my tounge dripping in delicious flavor. The flautas were honestly the best. As I mentioned, again, definitely a 10/10. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality at Plaza Bonita given its remote location at the Grand Canyon. After a long day of sightseeing, we settled on Plaza Bonita. My husband got the Bonita salad with chicken, which was so fresh and delicious. The mangos and avocados were perfectly ripe. I think the dressing was made in house; this salad was a champion. I got the arroz con pollo without the cheese, but I thought the sauce and cheese would be together. This, it came with the sauce. No matter, it was still yummy with fresh veggies and good quality chicken. We definitely recommend Plaza Bonita after a long day at the Grand Canyon. read more

Plaza Bonita - Bonita salad - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

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For our first dinner on our Grand Circle trip, we went with Plaza Bonita, the Mexican restaurant right outside our hotel. The food options in general in the Grand Canyon are grim, so we didn't expect too much, only being lured in by the promise of 10% off due to our hotel stay at the Red Feather Lodge. The food was even worse than our low expectations. Walking in for dinner on Saturday during the shoulder season, it wasn't very busy at all. And yet we felt like we were ignored for a good while before we were able to place our order. Service in general was very slow, with the waitress disappearing for several long stretches of time. For example, it took about 20 minutes to get our order in after we had sat down and then another 20 minutes after we had finished to get the check. At least the chips and salsa arrived quickly. Chips and Salsa (Complementary) - These are standard yellow corn tortilla chips, with tons of tiny crushed chips on the bottom and larger whole ones on top. The salsa is slightly spicy, tangy, has plenty of crunchy chopped onion and tender tomatoes mixed in along with fresh herbs. Pretty standard stuff but tasty. Pork Carnitas ($29.99) - When this dish came out we were not sure what exactly we had received. What was on the plate certainly didn't look like carnitas; instead it looked like some kind of pork stew. We flagged the waitress down and she insisted they were carnitas. Strange. The "carnitas" consists of cubed and stewed pork mixed with celery and peppers. The cubes are compressed and cannot be shredded apart. There is a tiny bit of texture on some pieces that indicate that they had been fried at some point, but they are mostly tender instead. The texture reminds me of commercial pork that's been injected with saline and preservatives. It's very lean but the stewing liquid adds tons of rich, deep, flavors to the dish. Unfortunately the pork itself doesn't taste good. There's a strange off flavor, perhaps of older or freezer burned meat. The rice and beans are pretty normal. The rice is moist but each fried grain can be felt. It has appropriate salty tomato flavor. The beans are tender and mostly mashed, a little on the silky/watery side with some pieces of bean remaining. They are seasoned appropriately. Given the texture on the beans I wonder if they are from a can and/or direct from a commercial supplier. This dish is served with four small flour tortillas which are the worst I have ever seen at a Mexican restaurant. They are completely dried out, glued together into a stack. Clearly no care was given to storage. Any Mexican restaurant should be ashamed at serving the quality of the tortillas we received. Finally, there's some pico de gallo and guac to create some "carnitas" tacos. The guac is quite tangy from citrus juice. No matter what the waitress said, I don't think this dish was "Pork Carnitas." Even after leaving the restaurant, I tried to do some research to see if there is some regional variation of carnitas that could match this dish. I found nothing. From the pictures of another review 10 years ago, I see Plaza Bonita used to serve real carnitas - shredded deep fried pork. The switch to cubed pork must be a cost cutting measure. (1/5) Combo #2, Enchilada, Burrito, Green Corn Tamale, Shredded Beef ($24.99) - I'm not sure why anyone would order Combo #1 when the #2 is only a dollar more! The main difference between the enchilada and burrito is the tortilla used. The former has a corn tortilla, soaked a bit until soft and tender. There's a bit of standard red enchilada sauce poured on top, followed by just a bit of cheese. The burrito uses a toothsome and pliable flour tortilla that is rather tough and requires some work to get through with a knife. Both items I chose to get stuffed with shredded beef, which is actually pretty decent. It's very tender, very flavorful since they've been stewed for a while in some kind of sauce. The green corn tamale seems to be masa mixed with whole sweet corn kernels, and green chile skins (only a tiny bit of each). They add a lot of sugar, so the whole thing kind of tastes like eating sweet cornbread. The tamale is otherwise tender in texture and easy to eat. The texture is like that of an extruded masa, like it was prepared commercially in a factory. My guess based on the texture and appearance is that this isn't made in house. (3/5) Plaza Bonita was really disappointing. The pricing is absolutely ridiculous for what we received. They serve very low quality food for obscene prices. I think the only reason they survive as a business is because nothing else in the area is good either. Bathrooms - Two rooms with multiple stalls read more

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We were looking for a place for dinner after a long day of driving and having explored Grand Canyon National Park briefly. Most of the local places didn't have great reviews, but this one had better than most. Bonus was we were staying at the Red Feather Lodge right next door, which offers meal discounts with proof of room key. We didn't have to wait for a table. Service was great. They were prompt with our drink refills and chips and salsa. The salsa was great! The place looks a bit dated, but was still a nice place to sit down for a meal. The menu is large and extensive, guaranteeing something for everyone. My youngest got the birria plate, my oldest got the camarones Vallarta and I decided to go with the chile Colorado. Either we were really hungry or everything was really good, or both, because we devoured our food! Definitely a decent option when visiting Grand Canyon Village! read more

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Wait, you pay for chips and salsa???I'll pass ony next time to Grand Canyon .. We literally only seen our server at the time of ordering drinks, ordering food,and paying the check. What happened to the interaction during the dining experience. The food was sub par... We ordered the birria tacos as an appetizer. When it arrives... Wtf was the consume. All oil... Literally just scooped the top and didn't get nothing else. The meat and taco was ok.... I also had the tortilla spup. Can I say. I will need more flavor And less salt. The albondigas meatballs did not have good flavor maybe it was frozen..idk. and we did not get any salsa with our meal. Is that a staple item while eating Mexican food. read more

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Decent Mexican restaurant near the Grand Canyon. Their chairs and tables are really interesting and colorful. I had the birria plate which was really good. The meat was so tender, rich, and flavorful. The rice was pretty good too. Fresh warm tortillas are included. Waiters are friendly. read more

Plaza Bonita - Birria plate - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

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Located right outside of the Grand Canyon's South Rim on SR-64/US-180 near Wendy's with plenty of parking. Our hotel was just a short walk away, so this spot was super convenient for dinner. We opted for takeout since we had our dog (although they have outside seating). We ordered their 'Bonita Salad' with steak and a 'Chimichanga' with ground beef. The salad was tender, though slightly under-seasoned steak. The Chimichanga tasted great but it was packed on a large catering platter rather than a standard to-go container, which made the beans a bit messy by the time I got it back to the hotel. They also included a bag of chips and salsa with our takeout which was a nice and delicious surprise. Prices at checkout were higher than those listed on their online menu. The restaurant was clean and organized. Staff was helpful and service was on time. Overall, it was a solid experience here. read more

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Such a fun dinner at Plaza Bonita! Casual, clean and homey inside. Staff is super friendly and welcoming and made our friend's birthday so special. Little pricey but the portions are huge and enough for leftover. We were surprised by how good the drinks were - loco coco, lychee martini, and sangria were outstanding. Happy hour 2-5! read more

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Stopped by Plaza Bonita and had a solid dining experience overall. Service was a standout: complimentary chips and salsa, food came out incredibly fast within 7 minutes, and our waitress was extremely attentive by checking in on us multiple times throughout the meal. I ordered the carne asada plate, and while the beef was a bit chewy and could've used more seasoning, the sides helped round out the dish nicely. The Spanish rice was flavorful, and the refried beans were topped off with cheese and salty enough to complement the plate. The plate also came with four corn tortillas, which were a great addition. The guacamole was fresh and chunky, just to my liking. Overall, quick service, extremely friendly staff, and solid dishes make this a place we can look forward to coming back to each time we're near the Grand Canyon. read more

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Margarita is okay when you get specific with ingredients. Guacamole and chips is the only thing I would order again. We ordered the pork carnitas and they tasted old as did the rice. We are used to shredded tender pork but this was cubed stew meat. The service was attentive and they comp'd the carnitas with no hesitation. read more

Plaza Bonita - Pork carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

We needed somewhere to stop and get dinner on our trip so stopped here. It was moderately busy. Food was just disappointing. It lacked flavor and quality. read more

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Food was okay not the greatest Mexican food I had but good , I had the guac w the chips and I also ordered the shrimp fajita burrito , I wish I would have ordered the steak or chicken because the shrimp was slightly over cooked and a bit tough , my s/o had the carne asada which I tried a piece it was excellent juicy and flavorful over all the food was good but a bit overpriced for the quality , the staff was very friendly and attentive and it was a clean establishment read more

Plaza Bonita - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

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3.5 stars. Their main draw is their location right outside Grand Canyon. Ambiance is festive and colorful. The tables are a bit small for the large plates they provide, but that was just my observation. The place was pretty empty when we got there. We ordered the tacos al Pastor, pollo en mole, a house margarita and a lager. We got complimentary chips with two salsas (super spicy and normal) for the table. The food was decent, not outstanding but better than ok. The tacos were solid but the al pastor could do with more marination. The pollo en mole was good. I liked the tortillas and the mole wasn't too sweet (I don't like mole that is on the sweet side). The chicken was fine but I enjoyed the mole sauce more. The rice and refried beans were pretty average. The complimentary chips and salsa were also average. The salsas were not very spicy. The lager was fine but the margarita was disappointing because it was very flat. The menu is expensive for the quality of food, but I guess that is what you get for eating in a tourist town. This is a decent option if you are looking for food outside GC, but don't expect to be overwhelmed by the flavors. read more

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What a great find. A Mexican restaurant w all sorts of classic breakfast choices. My best friend, Senor Wentzl, and I gave the hens a break today, and each had French toast w sausage links (the big ones, like Shaquille O'Neal's thumb). And potatoes. The FT was thick cut, with notes of vanilla and cinnamon, and dusted w powdered sugar. Really hit the spot. Coffee excellent, as well as service. 5 stars read more

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i was slightly worried to go here because of the other reviews. this is also based on the experience of my boyfriend and I. I wasn't initially going to drink but I ordered the spicy mango marg and OH MY GOSH was I glad I did. This has to be the best margarita I have had(and I am from socal). The chips and salsa were delicious, and I got the asada plate while my bf got the birria. Absolutely delicious for both and big portions so we have dinner for tonight! The price is a bit hefty but the servings are big and worth it. Our server was attentive and an overall great server. The room is cute and clean! I would 100% recommend especially after the grand canyon. read more

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Do yourself a favor and avoid breakfast. We arrived at 7a to find a fully stocked buffet of gross cold food left over from yesterday being re-warmed. Even the 'fresh' omelet was made using old ingredients. read more

This place is great! Fast friendly service, good fresh food and a clean establishment, not much more you can ask for. I had the carne asada taco plate and everything was packed with flavor, ask for the spicy salsa, the flavor is really good and it's not too hot. Enjoy! read more

Plaza Bonita - Carne asada street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

We didn't actually eat there. We were heading back from the Grand Canyon and a person with us really wanted to try the restaurant. Based on the Yelp profile showing an outdoor seating and dog friendly, we stopped in. We were 4 adults and a dog, The employee advised that they do not service the patio and they were "too busy". That was disappointing and we left. read more

Food was good but they didn't know about pricing on the web site. I had a jajitas and wanted to redeem the following: Buy any of our fajitas and get 50% off one margarita. Thay said show me the we site and were very rude. Plus they charge for chips and salsa. Will not eat there again and spent $100! read more

The good, Our Bartender, very attentive and made the best Margarita's, we also enjoyed the cool glassware they were served in. Go for the chips and salsa, the same great taste as the location on Carefree Highway in Phoenix The bad, I ordered the Mexican stirfry as I do in Phx location always excellent. At this location the veggies were dried out, very little chicken and the little bit of cheese was also dried out, I never return a meal but this time I did, got the Carnitas, it was just ok and extremely over salted My hubby ordered the Pollo Asada Burrito, the kicker there was more broccoli and green beans than chicken . Never heard of this. Extremely disappointing. Will stick to the Phoenix location that is excellent. read more

Plaza Bonita - The broccoli that was inside pollo asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

The food is very meh, which is why it was already sparsely visited, but tonight I got both the worst service of my life, and the worst manager response I've ever seen. It was the easiest removal of a restaurant from my list of regular places to go. There are so few options around here for locals, but I'll definitely never set foot in there again. After tonight, if I'm craving Mexican, then I'd rather drive to flagstaff than have the homogenized facsimile they got here. read more

We went to Plaza Bonita for a late breakfast, and overall the experience was disappointing--solidly in the "meh" category. Not bad, but not really good. The buffet was poorly stocked, and we had to ask several times just to get our drinks. It definitely felt like they weren't prepared for breakfast service. We did leave full so that's good. That said, the manager handled our feedback very well. He listened, took it seriously, and made every effort to fix things. He was generous in making it right, which we genuinely appreciated. One of us ordered the French toast à la carte while the others stuck with the buffet. Hoping this was just an off day, because the service recovery from the manager was the highlight of an otherwise lackluster meal. read more

It was just ok. Service wasn't great to be honest. They rushed to the table to take drink orders right away, came back for food orders, then never returned. We wanted another round of drinks but couldn't get anyone's attention so just gave up and later focused on trying to flag someone down to get the check and go home. Food was meh. Probably won't come back. read more

Plaza Bonita is a great place to stop by if you're craving Mexican food near the Grand Canyon. Everything we ordered was delicious and our server was friendly! If you're staying at the Red Feather Lodge, you get a 10% discount which is nice. We ordered the taquitos and the combo #1. The taquitos were very tasty with a side of guacamole and cheese on top. I liked that they were not too soft or too crispy. They also had plenty of beef inside. For the combo #1, you are able to choose 2 items and I chose the chile relleno and chicken enchilada. I liked that I was able to customize my order by getting veggies instead of rice. The combo also came with refried beans. I was very impressed with the chile relleno! The chile was cooked well, had plenty of cheese, and a yummy sauce on top. The refried beans were another standout. They were not too salty and had a nice consistency. The drink I ordered was the Coco Luna and it was good but very strong. You get more of the tequila taste rather than coconut. I liked that they included little pieces of shredded coconut in the drink. I also liked that they bring you complimentary chips and salsa. Their service was excellent as our server checked in on us a few times and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant had a lot of seating areas inside. They have both tables and booths. However, the restaurant does look older and could use some upgrades. For example, to their carpet. This restaurant is right next to the Red Feather Lodge and there is plenty of parking in front. Overall, the food was yummy and it's a convenient place to eat near the Grand Canyon. read more

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On a roadtrip through Arizona and sadly this was a standout for probably the worst meal we had. We ordered the guac which although tasted fine had a bunch of brown spots all over. So not sure if it was not made fresh or if the avocados used were already past their prime. We weren't that hungry so we all just ordered soups. Me and my friend both got the sopa de albondigas. Unfortunately my soup was cold when it came out. My friends was hot. I guess they forgot to microwave mine? After I said something they brought me a "new" one that was hot (again clearly has just been microwaved...) It just grossed me out when I started thinking about how long that soup had been sitting out at room temp for. I know there's a very very very limited amount of options to eat at in this area especially at night but have some pride in what you're serving. The servers were nice but based on the food I would never come back here and I would advise you don't waste your money here. read more

Plaza Bonita - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

We had a solid dinner at Plaza Bonita recently. The food itself was really good--everything arrived at the table hot and fresh. One of the best parts was getting complimentary chips and salsa as soon as we were seated, which is always a great way to start the meal. However, the service was a bit of a mixed bag. I ordered a tall beer but was served a short one. I pointed it out to our server, who said she would bring the correct size right away, but it never happened. When the bill arrived, I mentioned it again, and she simply said they should have already swapped it for me. The beer was ICE cold though so that was a major plus. Despite the drink mix-up and the lack of follow-through on the order correction, it was still a good dinner overall because the food quality was so high read more

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Came here after we went to the Grand Canyon. Food was good here, we all left full. Waitress was attentive in refilling our drinks and chips. I got the carne asada and it was very delicious. read more

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We were a group of 5. Each of us ordered different items and enjoyed them all. Good chips and salsa and even better margaritas.

The place has lively and bright decor! The service was fast and friendly. The chips and salsa were great! The salsa was thick and had great flavor. My boyfriend ordered the chimichanga and said it was really good, however, it was on the smaller side. I ordered the chile Colorado which was good. The sauce to meat ratio was a little off, but the flavor was there. read more

Plaza Bonita - Chile Colorado - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

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We're visiting the area and had no idea where to eat, and we're so glad we stumbled upon this place! Everything was so, so good. We had the veggie enchiladas and carne asada, and both were amazing. Jose, our server, was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially when it came to guiding us through dietary restrictions. If you're visiting, feel a little lost, and don't know where to eat, this is the place! Highly recommend! read more

The tortilla soup and the steak burrito were very good however their ground beef is really weird. It's ground super fine like Taco Bell but it doesn't have the spices that makes Taco Bell's ground beef taste Ok ( it you like taco bell). Service was fine and the restaurant has nice decorations. They are open a little later than other restaurants in this town, so it was quite busy when we were there at 8:30. They are however, quite expensive, $25 for a burrito, that's a lot of money. Sodas were five dollars. And they charge for chips and salsa unlike most Mexican restaurants. read more

After reading the reviews and star rating I was hesitant to eat here. And don't judge the restaurant by the number of cars in the parking lot. The restaurant was busy on a Sunday evening. Most people walk. We were seated immediately. Our waiter was very friendly. The salsa was delicious not very spicy but I like that way. I had beef enchiladas and beef taco. Great flavor but could have used more sauce on top. Would definitely return for a meal. read more

Spent a few days visiting the Grand Canyon and stopped in for breakfast on our way out of town. This was the best meal that we had in Tusayan. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and everything was fresh. The staff were very friendly. The restaurant was nicely decorated. I wish we had discovered it before we ate some very mediocre meals at other restaurants. read more

We were immediately seated at 8pm on a Tuesday. All of the service was lovely and super friendly. 5/5 stars for service but 3/5 stars for food. Plenty of menu options to try from but nothing blew us out of the water in our party of 5. Slightly overpriced but expected for the area (~$150 for 5 entrees with non alcoholic drinks) read more

Plaza Bonita - Steak fajita salad - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

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This place is horrible. Everything is bland. Place is also not very clean. Service was super slow at first.

A Mexican restaurant loved by locals, perfect to visit after a long day of hiking adventures. read more

Plaza Bonita - Street tacos with steak - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

Outstanding experience! Best food by far compared to the borderline tourist/theme park food in and around the park. (No shade) this was our second visit in our 3 day stay after trying a bunch of other spots in the area. Very nice to just get some authentic flavors and fresh cooked food with a surprisingly superb drink selection and execution. Service is straight to the point and paced nicely to not be rushed but also around when you need anything. Definitely recommend getting dinner here or even a nice happy hour respite to escape the hot canyon. read more

Plaza Bonita - Pollo con crema, guacamole, queso, fajitas, pina colladas - Mexican Near Me - Tusayan, Arizona

The drinks,dinner,service and ambiance was wonderful . Coming from Boston where Mexican restaurants are plentiful, the fajita dinner was-the best we've ever had . The Margheritas ( frozen and on the rocks) were amazing with a great pour . Service was super friendly and we would highly recommend to any /all friends & family that would vacation in the area . Wonderful last night in Grand Canyon ! read more

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Just no. We stopped on the way back from the Grand Canyon. Mid-afternoon and super slow. Got seated right away. Looked at the menu and almost choked on the prices - and you have to pay if you want chips and salsa! Then it took way too long for an almost empty restaurant to have a server come over. Ordered and food came pretty quick, but wasn't hot and wasn't good. Oh - and skip using the restroom unless you like super sticky floors, just gross. Pass it by and find something else if you aren't starving and can wait. read more

I wish I could give this a negative star rating. Quite possibly the worst, overpriced Mexican food ever... Taco shells are store bought, salsa was not good, enchiladas had very little flavor... The best thing I can say is the water was nice and cold... Run far away from this place, even Wendy's next door would have been a better option... read more