A memorable first visit to Mariposa…read more This was our family's first visit to Mariposa, and it definitely lived up to its reputation. We started with the grilled octopus, which was an excellent appetizer. For the entrées, the fish of the day (halibut) was outstanding--perfectly cooked with incredible flavor. The forest seafood soup had an absolutely amazing broth, rich and full of flavor. The chicken entrée was also delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. For drinks, the signature Mariposa cocktail was excellent and memorable. The Skinny Margarita and the Smoky Pear were enjoyable but didn't stand out as much as the food. The non-alcoholic drinks were also a hit. We finished with the cheesecake, which was a delicious ending to the meal. What impressed me most was the depth of flavor while still feeling fresh and health-conscious. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and surprisingly fast without making us feel rushed. The only disappointment was not being seated in one of the dining areas with the beautiful view. Since the scenery is one of Mariposa's highlights, I'd recommend requesting a window or patio table when making a reservation. Although it's definitely on the expensive side, I believe it's worth the price because of the exceptional food, outstanding service, and spectacular setting. Would I return? Absolutely. I'd happily order the grilled octopus, the halibut, and the forest seafood soup again.

What an amazing evening to remember. My husband and I were so happy to finally get reservations at…read moreMariposa when visiting Sedona. Today when arriving we were greeted when driving up to park by the breathtaking views of the amazing Red Rock Mountains and Greenery. The restaurant itself is stunning. There is someone at the outside patio area to greet you and ask for your reservation information. Once you give that info the doors to the restaurant open for you to enter to be escorted to your seat. The restaurant decor as the outdoor seating is beautiful. The staff there were all so Welcoming and attentive. We were helped right away. We were served water immediately and given the menus as well as explained specials. We ordered as an appetizer Shrimp cocktail . Dinner Skirt Steak with Potatoes Lamb Chops Side of Corn Side of Asparagus My husband and I had no complaints at all at the choice of food we picked. Portions are on the larger size and food was cooked to perfection. The views were to die for. This is one place that everyone should experience when visiting Sedona . Ambiance, Service, Food, Friends or Loved ones with you isn't that what is what life is all about and that's what Mariposa can offer you !

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.

I will start by saying it's decent but I definitely don't see what all the hype is about. Nice…read moreplace, good service, decent food. Nothing to get excited about though. I live in San Diego with some of the best Mexican food this side of the border so to me Elote Cafe is Mid. We had the elote, tasted fine, didn't stand out as anything out of the ordinary. What did stand out was the goat cheese balls and the brisket enchiladas. Those 2 dishes got the stars. They were delicious. Again, everything else was just okay. I know it's hard to get reservations here so if by chance you can't get in, don't worry about it, there is always next time.

The line outside PIEbar caught our attention. Our friends recommendation sealed it. We had to try…read morePIEbar when passing back through. Everyone enjoyed their empanadas. I got the Mountain Man with chipotle lime aioli and it was great. Not spicy but a hint a spice there. Also tried the strawberry and cream empanada which was tasty. Overall a good experience!

Hello Everyone: This review is for the PIEbar in Strawberry, Arizona…read more This is our first time visiting. We ordered one each of the following to try several: Philly Steak Chicken Pot Pie Beef Picadillo Sweet: Strawberry/Rhubarb Dipping Sauce: Chimichurri Here are my thoughts on each: The Philly Steak empanada fell short on flavor and ingredients. When we cut the empanada in half, very little of the empanada had filling. Therefore, a bite tasted more like the empanada crust than a Philly Steak sandwich. When you think of a Philly Steak you think of: steak sliced thin, onion, green pepper and cheese and we did not see this array of ingredients in the empanada. We expected more spices and flavor and also more filling for the price. The Chicken Pot Pie was nice. The gravy was not too thick and I was concerned the dough would absorb most of it, but there was still enough to enjoy. The filling would benefit from salt or garlic salt and pepper, but at least this empanada had more filling than the Philly Steak. The Beef Picadillo is advertised as having: shaved beef, diced potato, green chilies, onion, cilantro, tomato and garlic. In the one we were served, there was a very small amount of beef, the diced potato (three pieces), we did not detect any chilies, onion, cilantro, tomato or garlic. One should be able to see cilantro and tomato and even the chilies, but they were not there. We cut it open and looked. Also, we expected i to be a little spicy considering the ingredients. But, again, the overall flavor fell flat. The strawberry/rhubarb was recommended by PIEbar staff because it was seasonal, so we purchased one of these for our sweet empanada. This empanada shell was full of filling (as we would have expected the others to be), but considering the fruits involved there was little flavor. I saw another reviewer mention the lack of flavor, but I did not want to believe sweet strawberries with tart rhubarb could be "flavorless", but I have to agree, this filling would benefit from a little sugar and/or cinnamon inside the filling. The chimichurri sauce is spicy as advertised. This item hit the mark. We could distinguish all the ingredients in the sauce and it is 'spicy', so for those of you who don't care for heat with your food, we recommend you try a different sauce to dip your savory empanadas into. We brought the order to our cabin (three minutes away) to reheat them in the oven because the moisture from the empanadas was coming through the deli bag quickly, leading me to believe they may have been slightly undercooked and we did not want to take a chance on our vacation of getting sick. NOTE: Other reviewers who posed recently commented on "less filling" than normal which is what we experienced this week. I don't know what they are doing differently, but obviously the regulars feel something has changed. The size of the empanadas would be for a "lite" breakfast or lunch (they are not large). Each one serves one person comfortably (not large enough to share). There is seating outside. This is a little boutique stand of food and when they sell out, they sell out. I think if you adjust your expectations accordingly, you won't be disappointed. The concept is unique and something different than your typical sandwich for lunch.

Again, Arizona is so hot in the summer. Walking to this restaurant was a bit overwhelming but it…read morewas worth it. The chicken salad was delicious, however, I am not really used to extra spicy food. I think it was poblano mayo, which was a tad too hot for me. The bun was delicious and overall, I really wanted to eat it all but it was to spicy. The waitress was a sweetheart. She offered me a to go container even knowing I couldn't finish it. The fries were delicious!

Bistros originated in France, are typically small, intimate, and serve casual French food. Modern…read morebistros don't necessarily need to serve French cuisine. They tend to serve locally inspired dishes that one wouldn't find at a typical fine dining establishment. Originally called the Hitching Post, HP Cafe was Upper Sedona's first diner, opening sometime in the 1940s on a now-busy AZ-89A. Upon arrival as first-timers via the side entrance overlooking a pleasant pedestrian plaza, my partner and I opted to sit al fresco at a high-top table on their patio that came complete with a soothing waterfall and heaters for the cooler months. The inside dining room featured low lights, real wood tables, red cloth napkins, soothing gray walls, and a brightly lit wine cellar illuminating various bottles. Our menu has nice varieties of a typical American breakfast with some Mexican in the mix. We decided on the HP French Toast and Day of Cowboy Hash. The food was authentic, fresh, and so flavorful with the right portions. I had the opportunity to exchange words with the owner, Judy. Bobbi was our server. She was friendly, efficient and gave us the best tip on where to take a great picture of the red mountain. Amazing breakfast in Sedona!

We had a good experience! The ambiance is family oriented.. even prt friendly!…read moreCustomer service is good. The waiter is very attentive and always checks on us. The food is good! Just right size not overwhelming. I didn't get to take a picture of the rest of the food we ordered cuz we were so hungry and we had our food, clean plate... lol.

2 out of 5 stars…read more The food was great and delicious , no complaints there. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing because there were extra charges that were never explained to us when we were seated. This restaurant does not provide complimentary chips and salsa, which wasn't a huge issue, but it was unexpected for a Mexican restaurant. What was more frustrating was finding out afterward that groups of 6 or more are automatically charged a 20% gratuity plus a 3% health fee. My concern isn't necessarily the fees themselves, it's that none of this was communicated upfront. Transparency goes a long way, and we would have appreciated knowing about these charges before ordering.

Romero's Panaderia is one of those spots that doesn't look like much from the outside, and then…read morequietly becomes one of your favorites. It's small. No getting around that. Limited selection compared to bigger bakeries. But here's the thing. What they do have is exactly what you want. No filler, no wasted space, just a tight lineup of pastries that are actually worth buying. We've gone in more than once thinking, "Alright, one pastry each, quick stop." That plan never survives contact with the display case. You start pointing things out, adding one more, then another, and suddenly you're walking out with a full box. My go-to is the Bavarian cream pastry. It's perfect. Not overly sweet, not heavy, just balanced and done right. It's the kind of thing you finish and immediately think about grabbing another. The pricing almost feels like a mistake in your favor. On our last visit, we bought enough pastries for ten people, with extras left over, and it came out to just under $20. Back near our place in Rhode Island, that same box would easily be double. Probably more. Here, it feels like you're getting away with something. And then there's the service. The woman we usually see there is genuinely kind. Not forced, not transactional. Just warm, welcoming, and happy to see people walk in the door. It adds to the whole experience in a way that's hard to fake. This place doesn't try to impress you. It just quietly delivers every time you show up. If you're anywhere near Cottonwood, stop in. You'll go in for one thing and leave with more, and you won't regret it.

What a lovely little authentic bakery! We popped in for some baked goods and they did not…read moredisappoint. Very friendly and welcoming and our Marrinitos were DELISH! We will pop by on our way out of town for Bolillos as they were totally out .

Friendly staff, delicious pizza, and fun entertainment!…read more The staff is amazing!!! They were very accommodating and sat us around the outside fire table and even provided blankets. Kids enjoyed the Truffle Pizza, little different than just a plan cheese, so it was great to see them adventure out of their comfort zone. We ordered the Apple Gouda Sausage pizza which was simply delicious. Caprice and cheesy bread appetizers filled us up, so we all only had half our pizza. Highly recommend this place! Parking was right out front and we didn't have a problem finding a spot. There are also a bunch of stores near by, so I don't think parking would ever be an issue.

Smaller place and a drive from main downtown tourist area…read more Pizza was good but not really a great atmosphere. On vacation we are looking for a relaxing place to enjoy. So many other Pizza places unless you are staying close by.

I liked my lunch at the Amara resort Saltrock restaurant in a beautiful mountain view, with tasty…read morefood and helpful service. The dining room is plain, bright and airy but I got to sit outside to take in the majestic Sedona mountains. I had the Mexican Hot Chicken Sandwich - it was hot more from cooking than the spices. This tasty sandwich had different flavors going on like a poblano cheese sauce and adobo. My dish also came with thick and indulgent french fries. This was my second visit here and I intend to return.

SaltRock caters to so many types of visitors. It is slightly fancy and has elevated dining, which…read moremakes it a great place for date night. AND it is dog and kid-friendly (we saw two dogs and multiple kids). I had the steak tacos, which were just OK. The star of my meal were the cocktails - all made with intention, and a lot of balanced flavor. The staff was very attentive, high energy, and added to the experience. And there is a somewhat obstructed view of the Sedona mountains that enhanced the vibe, for sure. Downsides: You are near the hotel pool, which added some noise here and there. AND the parking situation was not ideal for our family; they have complimentary valet (but since we had expensive items in our car, we opted for self-park) and self-park is up a huge hill, with no sidewalk to walk up or down (you have to walk in the middle of the driveway, which felt unsafe).