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Tamaliza

4.5 (1.4k reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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TAMALIZA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Chilaquiles with egg
MeiMei F.

Fabulous place to eat! Loved the chilaquiles! Great outdoor seating with view of mountains. Lovely service.

Horchata (vegan)
Sha G.

After a long hike, I was starving and ready for food. This simple spot is perfect for a casual lunch. Tamaliza is a must, especially for veggie and vegan options. There are two parking areas. One behind the restaurant, which comes up first and connects to other businesses, then the dedicated front parking area. Once parked, go inside and order at the counter. Tamales are incredible. Ask for suggestions if you need help. The horchata is made vegan and it's fabulous. Give it a try. I got veggie tamal (~$20) with all the works and it was heavenly. The mushroom tacos were also good but the tamal was where it's at. The masa is seasoned really well. I think it's the best I've ever had.

Chicken burrito
Amanda L.

The service was warm and welcoming. It was hard to decide what to get as we watched other customers food being prepared--everything looked incredible. We settled on chicken burrito and a chicken mole tamale. Chips and salsa were a solid addition. This was one of the highlights of our day in Sedona, so glad we found it!

tamale supremo: black beans, raw spinach, cheese, sour cram, salsa, guacamole + house-made pickle radish = $19.50
Trung N.

Tamaliza was probably my favorite meal I had during my visit to Sedona. I came for the tamales. We ordered two: -vegetarian tamale supremo ($19.50): poblano peppers with cheese and corn -pork in red mild sauce supremo ($19.50) For what it's worth, for an extra $9.50, your tamales get dressed up with black beans, raw spinach, cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole + house made pickle radish. All the accoutrements were great, but honestly, you could do without - the tamales packed plenty of flavor on their own. I also thought that the raw spinach was a weird addition to the medley of toppings. The tamales themselves are fire. The masa to filling ratio is perfect. If you like a good tamale, Tamaliza is great. It's cute and good. Come.

Additional parking
Sandra V.

I found Tamaliza on Yelp while traveling to Sedona. This place is amazing, probably one of the best chilaquiles I've had. I came in for lunch it was not packed when I came in. However when I left there was a line to order. I was given a menu and ordered at front desk. Once they give you a number you sit and they bring your food and drinks. I started with their fermented pineapple. It was good yet different to any pineapple drink I've had. I liked it, it felt like it had some spice or ginger like. When I came in was planning to order tamales as that is their signature item. However chilaquiles are some of my favs. For the chilaquiles, I ordered pork. I was surprised how simple the plate was but yet had so much flavor. It really came to the sauce combined with the pork. It did not have an egg like in other places. It did not need it. The plate held well with beans. I also ordered a chicken green sauce tamal. It was good too! The chilaquiles were my favorite of the two. The tamal was longer than I've had but packed with chicken and sauce. He brought me the mild green and the hot red sauce. They were both delish. The green sauce was a lemony tomatillo flavor. The red sauce was good with a bit of a burn if like spicy. The place is small but can accommodate seating. I sat by the windy which was a side room. Everything is nicely decorated, from the furniture to the plates. There's plenty of parking in the front and side.

Heidi M.

This was the cutest little place in Sedona along 89A. The decor is so cute and cozy. The food was delicious, so fresh and tasty! We ordered tamales and a taco plate. All amazing! The service was top-notch. Definitely check them out if you are in Sedona.

Menu
Barbara B.

Un solo tamal costó $15. El precio de los tamales individuales regularmente es de $2.50 a $3.00, excesivamente caro.

Front entrance side window.
Osvaldo V.

It's been 8 years since I found this place by accident in Sedona. I finally made it back and my memory had failed me. They make the best tamales I have ever had and the enchiladas are not far behind. I travel all over the US and have not found one better. This is a family owned business and the service is fantastic. This restaurant has counter service to place your order and they bring out your fresh made meal to your table. What I found to be really cool was the young man at the counter is the son of the owners. He was the teenager that was hanging around 8 years back when I first went. The restaurant is a really cool, quaint, Mexican themed place. We ordered the Tamale Supremo Pork, Plato Casero chicken enchilada and they were both fantastic. My favorite is the Tamale. I recommend this place to everyone and it should be a Sedona stop if you like authentic Mexican food.

Beef and onion
Tae S.

We really enjoyed this small family owned place. The tamales were fresh and the masa was the smoothest I have ever tasted. The beans and rice were nice. We ordered beef and onion supremo tamale , chicken supremo tamale, side of rice and beans and a coke. All were good. We thought it was a bit pricey for the tamales, but they were so fresh and clean tasting. I would eat hear again. I forgot to take a photo of the beans and rice.

Brenda B.

It's just okayyyyy .. very expensive for what you get . The food was good but not great . I believe they advertise that everything is "homemade" and organic maybe ?! Again food was not terrible but it was very basic ingredients. Overpriced double times what it should be in my opinion. It was 60$ with tip for two plates of food and a bottle of jarrito I removed from the fridge and popped the top myself . We sat outside the patio of plain plastic tables and benches under a tarp canopy. The bathroom is detached from the main building . I do appreciate that it's dog friendly. When I asked for a bowl of water and gentlemen told me I can help myself to the water hose by the side of building . My dog enjoyed the spray down with water after his morning hike in the red rocks. It took a good 30 minutes or more for our food to come out . No chips and salsa . It's 6$ extra if you want it. The pork tamale was ok . Tamale itself was a bit dry but the toppings helped. The chile relleno was again not bad but tastes like the 10$ plate of the same food at other establishments. It wasn't a huge plate of food . Not that anyone needs to eat a pound of food at lunch , but again the price is high , 21.50$ for one chile , a little bit of rice and beans . Also their menu calls these plates " family meals" and charges an extra 5$ to split ! What is there to split ? Not not really a shareable amount . Totally ridiculous. Overall , I would not be excited to recommend this place to friends . Expensive food . No views. Ok service . Pet friendly is a plus . The inside is small and tight . You order at the counter and they give you a number . If your diet is very particular and you need to have organic , Gf , ect , then this place might be a good option for you .

Two shredded beef tacos with rice and black beans.
Jeanette W.

Hubby and I came here for brunch. I ordered the tamale supremo (chicken) and he had the large tacos (shredded beef) plate which included rice and black beans. My dish was topped with cheese and some greens and salsa Verde. I had the horchata and it was very good. Got hubby the Mexucan Fanta grpae soda.

Vegan horchata
Liz M.

We really like Tamaliza! Ricardo is so friendly and the food is so fresh and delicious. It's so difficult to find Mexican food that's healthy, and their food is non GMO, no lard, and as organic and unprocessed as possible. I love their vegan menu! I got vegan horchata and vegan tacos, so it's made with a mushroom in a red sauce. It felt meaty and hearty and fulfilling. The rice is flavorful and delicious. I love the view from the inside of the Sedoba red rocks. I can't wait to go back!

Anne C.

This place is a gem! We found it after spending much of the day at Airport Mesa. It's 5 minutes from there. Service was friendly and helpful. We chose to sit out on the patio which was very nice and comfortable. (You order at counter and they bring to you). (Inside decor super cute, but it was a beautiful day so we opted for outside). We had: Shredded beef burrito solo, Enchilada style burrito with chicken (this was mind and it was absolutely fantastic - rice and beans came on the side unlike the solo burrito where they were inside the tortilla), beef taco, kids meal cheese quesadilla with rice and beans and the chips and salsa. For drinks we had the horchata and jasmine (i had this - it was delicious but super tart, needed to add some stevia to take the edge off....then it was refreshing and delicious). Teh food was all fresh - and everyone loved what they ordered. Highly recommend!

Chicken mole burrito

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Excellent food and service. Would go again. The green salsa is a must! I enjoyed the vegan tamale quite a lot.

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Do you have any vegan menu items that are gluten free and soy free?

We are soy free food bussines and yes, We have a vegan menu our website sedonatamaliza.com

Is the restaurant open for take out?

Yes, We are open for take out, curb side and also dine in. We have indoor sitting and outdoor sitting, plus pet friendly =)

Any Margaritas here?

No alcohol

What are this restaurants hours?

11AM-7PM Tues-Sat. They're closed Sunday and Monday.

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Elote Cafe - The world famous Elote corn and the tequila flight of course~

Elote Cafe

4.5(3.4k reviews)
1.4 mi
•$$$

Very surprised. I am not a fan of sauce, but the sauces here are very good. I ordered the duck…read morecarnitas with the pasila sauce on the side and it was delicious. My friends tried the halibut, the brisket enchiladas, and the carne asada and all the sauces were very good. The chips and salsa was also very tasty. Strong drinks. I liked the sauce so much that I bought the chef's cookbooks that were on sale at the front desk. I love experimenting with recipes and excited to try to make my own sauces. Parking lot was full so we parked next door. We also made a reservation. Please come and create your own adventure.

Our first visit to Sedona was magical except for two less than impressive things: the roundabouts…read morethat was worst than going to the dentist and our take out food from Elote Cafe that was only good to vortex it down the drain. (Please look at my photo of the sad leftovers). We had written down all of the suggestions of things to do in Sedona and Elote Cafe was at the top of our list of things to do. Apparently getting a reservation at this place is super difficult to get, so we decided to order takeout. Elote dip, pork cheeks, green tamale, carne asada, pork belly tacos and corn cake for dessert. The elote dip was enjoyable especially when eaten with chips, the green tamale was better off used as a trampoline at a kids party (it was spongy, flavorless and possibly good to scrub your dishes), the carne asada was dead like the cow it came from and flavorless, the pork belly tacos were barely edible because of the overwhelming sour taste of lemon, and last but least was the corn cake, it was dry and about as exciting as a retirement home party. We wasted our money thinking that a place with a waiting list to get on would be an experience just like everything else we experienced in Sedona but instead Elote Cafe is a bad tourist trap that has as much charm and taste as Del Taco. Save your money and look elsewhere for some great Mexican inspired food even if it means you need to travel to Tucson.

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Elote Cafe - Beautiful Bar

Beautiful Bar

Elote Cafe - Lamb Abodo... flavorful!!

Lamb Abodo... flavorful!!

Elote Cafe - House-made habanero hot sauce

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La Vecina

La Vecina

4.1(114 reviews)
1.4 mi

Conveniently located on the main road in Sedona near shops. The upstairs outdoor area is great for…read moresome nice views and enjoying the beautiful weather. They do have heater units in case it gets cold. To be honest the only downside is the food was expensive for Mexican. Average dinner plate was $25-28 but very delicious. We got the vampiro tacos with sirloin and the al pastor tacos. The chips and salsa were good and complimentary. Our server was attentive and helpful with the menu. I also got the shuga and spice margarita. Highly recommend but a little on the expensive side.

We went for lunch and there was no wait, which could have been a red flag. The restaurant is nice…read more I ordered the carne asada tacos and they only came with rice and beans. They didn't come with sour cream or guacamole for being $23 seems a bit pricey. The tacos were so spicy I had to stop eating them as my mouth was on fire. When the waiter suggested them he should have mentioned they were spicy. Also, the meat in the taco was luke warm and the tortilla wasn't fresh. My daughter had the cheese enchiladas that she shared with me. They were bland. The salsa looked odd and I couldn't figure out why. I ordered a side of guacamole and it was $8, and drinks $4 a piece. They nickel and dime you on everything. $65 plus tip for 2 people for mediocre food. I'd go somewhere else. Chipotle is better.

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La Vecina - Inside waiting area

Inside waiting area

La Vecina - Chicken fajitas

Chicken fajitas

La Vecina - Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

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Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

The Hudson - Blackened Swordfish

The Hudson

4.5(3.5k reviews)
1.1 mi
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We ate here last night after discovering Oak Creek brewery closes at 7PM.Even though we couldn't…read moremake reservations they found a table in bar, half hour wait. Service,food & atmosphere was amazing!Seriously best restaurant in Sedona! We got swordfish sandwiches,bison burger & blackened swordfish.For dessert we got bread pudding and chocolate cake. First class service all the way, our waitress was very attentive and awesome! You have to eat here,seriously best restaurant in Sedona! Yes,said that twice,because it is that good!

Stopped in here for dinner this evening. Our reservation was booked last minute and the only time…read moreslot left available was 8:30 - totally fine, no worries there. We arrived about 15 minutes early and were told our table wasn't ready, so we sat at the bar for a drink while we waited. The drinks were good, but very expensive to order a mixed cocktail. Again, we're on vacation, so no cause for complaint. Our table was ready fairly quickly, and we ordered appetizers immediately. The whipped feta app is delicious, and the smoked salmon burrata is a must! I must credit our server, Kayla. As she was explaining the entree menu, she placed our app order in the meantime and they came out to the table in less than 5 minutes. Service was incredibly fast. Our main entrees came out very quick as well. My mom ordered the half rack of ribs, which is really like a full rack- FYI, and said they were just okay. She loved the French fries and the coleslaw. I had the baked stuffed shrimp. It was pretty good, just too much sauce for me personally. I would've loved to have been able to taste the crab stuffed shrimp better with lighter / lesser amount of sauce, but the pesto fettuccine which came alongside was phenomenal. My dad ordered the salmon, which he said was really good. My parents and I both rated this restaurant A- / B+. We in a fairly good meal experience, however, because our reservation began at 8:30, and they close at 9, you could tell they were trying to push us out. No one offered us a dessert menu, and you could tell they were itching to clear off all the tables and clear out all the guests. Overall, not a bad place to stop, just book your dinner reservation early!

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The Hudson - Bar and Lounge View

Bar and Lounge View

The Hudson - Grilled Australian Lamb Chops

Grilled Australian Lamb Chops

The Hudson - Bar and Lounge View

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