Elote Cafe
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Sedona
"The Pork Cheeks and Corn Tamales are both to die for."(16 Tips)
"Elote corn & avocado"(4 Tips)
"The elote appetizer is fantastic, so flavorful"(3 Tips)
"Elote appetizer is amazing!"(3 Tips)
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Rachel StagnerMarch 26, 2015Well worth it. Delicious food. We had the Elote, guacamole, pork tamal, and smoked chicken enchiladas. All were amazing. The margaritas are also very good and they have a nice selection of tequilas.Upvoted 1 week ago- Marisa LownJune 19, 2016Spectacular food! Limited hours (dinner only 5-9pm) but amazing & worth any wait. Enjoyed house made margaritas, the Elote corn & avocado aps, smoked chicken enchiladas & pork cheeks. Oh the dessert!
Misty MuscatelMarch 27, 2014Worth every second of the wait. The elote is amazing to start but you MUST try the ahi tacos. Order 2x if you have more than 2 people. And the lamb is an absolute must have. 5 stars!
Kelly SmithAugust 11, 2012La plata margarita special, elote, tamales, carne asada, pastel de elote, cafe elote... All so good! Get there early because the line is no joke
Joe EllisAugust 18, 2014Oh my, such an amazing meal. The namesake street corn is a great start. Smoked pork cheeks are a fine entree. Oh, the kids menu is as good as the regular menu. Plus the margaritas, and the cookbook.
FlorisOctober 21, 2016Ok. Let me introduce to you: your perfect night. Appetizer: Elote (just do it). Main: Pork Cheeks. Desert: EVERYTHING. This place just has it all: atmosphere, good service and AMAZING food.
Dan GerbargMarch 24, 2018Eat anything. Eat everything. Worth the wait and the wait is worth your weight in mezcal...which you will drink. Start with the Elote and end with chocolate pie + almond tequila; can’t go wrong.
LisaAugust 17, 2018Spectacular views and best Mexican around! Chipotle shrimp is wonderful. Try the house specialty corn dip to start... roasted corn will pleasantly surprise you.
anne NicoleJuly 15, 2013Elote appetizer is a MUST!! Also, very good margaritas!! Hint: try their free popcorn while you wait. .. very unique and flavorful.. if you like the seasoning(and you will) they have it for purchase
Dima PetevaMarch 26, 2016The smoked pork cheeks are ridiculously good. So are the desserts! It will be at least an hour wait, but so worth it and complemented by ginger margaritas and spicy popcorn.
Tessa MalayanAugust 24, 2014The wait was an hour but there's a bar you can order drinks from an a patio seating area. The smoked pork cheeks were amazing and so tender. The elote was good, but not as amazing as described by all.
FláviaAugust 2, 2017The elote appetizer is amazing. The margaritas are top notch-- try the basil rosemary one if you like a little twist.
Julie FronseeFebruary 5, 2015A Fodors choice and completely deserving. Try the elote (a creamy corn salsa)...a hit with everyone at the table. And the scallops were corn crusted and flash fried to perfection.
Mila IoffeApril 8, 2017Upscale Mexican food. Well worth the waiting time of 45min to be seated. Everything we tried was excellent. Elote corn, lamb, enchiladas, elote corn pie, guacamole.
Mary LohrmanJanuary 28, 2017Everything is great. Try the signature Elote. It is awesome! The sea bass was good, cooked just right and the sauce was amazing. The pork cheeks were also great.- Anjali ModiDecember 24, 2015The elote and the pastel de elote were amazing. Also try the guava jalapeño mezcal margarita while you wait
Angie ElliottMarch 13, 2013Get the red sangria - it's delish! And don't pass on the popcorn, it's seasoned and addictive. Make sure your phone is charged so you can play a game while you wait for your table.- Don ZirpolaJuly 7, 2016The Pork Cheeks and Corn Tamales are both to die for. One of the finest southwest restaurants, period.
Paul MederosMay 27, 2017Pricey, but wellllll worth it for the super delicious Mexican food. Loved the buffalo mole and carne asada.
Chef Jeff Smedstad serves some of the best Oaxacan fare you’ll have in your life. Enjoy a margarita at the bar while you wait. The lamb, pork, guacamole & elote are musts. Indulge in the pumpkin flan. Read more- Zach Brutsche ManagerSeptember 9, 2011This is my favorite restaurant here. The braised pork cheek is one of the ten best things I have ever eaten, anywhere. Get ready for a long wait to eat; bring friends, or make some on the patio!
Split an appetizer with your date, I recommend the Carne Asada and Carnitas, then split the Crepas de Cajeta.
Jade MeskillJune 19, 2011Extremely long wait, but well worth it. Carnitas were amazing, but don't leave without trying the Pastel de Elote for dessert. Unbelievably amazing!- C MongFebruary 5, 2018Everything I have ever had here is good. Seafood is especially good. Hopefully they bring the scallops back they were the best!
Hillary FishApril 14, 2013Best authentic Mexican food ever. The wait is WELL worth it. The FEW people that said it is not are absolutely clueless.- It's an hour and a half wait so put your name on the list and head next door over to Mooney's Irish Pub and have a few drinks while you are waiting.
Ashley 🌵March 23, 2013Sooooo worth the wait. Must get the Elote dip. Best Mexican food I've ever had, and I'm an AZ native. A must eat place in Sedona.
Try the Smoked Pork Cheeks - Jovial Jim's Smoked Pork Cheeks = Served with slow-simmered tomato sauce, Green Chile corn fritters, lime aioli and dry Jack Chicharron 18.00
Olivia PorteousJune 13, 2013We got there at 8:30pm and walked right in :D...Food was great! Margaritas Amazing! We had the Blood Orange & Cucumber specials!
Try the Pastel De Elote - Corn cake with sweet corn ice cream, berry jam, house made dulce de leche, whipped cream and freeze dried corn kernels. Amazing.
Jody ManleyNovember 21, 2010A gem in a town with surprisingly few good restaurants. When we walked in at 6:15 pm Sat night, the wait was already 90 mins. But it was definitely worth the wait. The food is THAT good.- Green corn tamale appetizer and carnitas for the entree and Crepes for dessert
Kris KazianFebruary 12, 2017It is always a great meal and Guermo was an awesome server! Keep up the great work Jeff!- Must try the green corn tamale, carne asada, and crepas for desert.
- Try the Carnitas - Alice's Carnitas = Slow-roasted all natural pork shoulder served with Arbol salsa, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo 18.00
Kathleen LuntSeptember 27, 2013Order the Elote (Mexican street corn)! It's absolutely delicious. Don't let the old hotel exterior fool you..the inside is awesome!
Heather de la RivaJanuary 12, 2013Everything is truly amazing!! The seafood tacos will blow your mind...
Shaun BurnettSeptember 6, 2014The salsa was incredible. The lamb was enough to split with someone, and had a tasty sauce.
Michael VirziMay 24, 2012Come early, plan to wait. You won't be disappointed. Outstanding food and service. Try the guac app & the chile relleno.
Taylor GoochApril 20, 2013Enchiladas were great. I would never wait 1.5 hours for that again though. Go right when it opens!
Jenifer AnsethJuly 10, 2010Best fish and shrimp tacos I've ever tried - something about the marinade. Their sauces are so fresh and delicious; the attention to detail is right on.
Karly KMarch 22, 2013you're going to wait at least an hour for a table. but try the elote & it'll be worth it :)
Natasha WSeptember 20, 2015The best restaurant in Sedona, but still mediocre food. Good cocktails though.
Molly EdwardsDecember 9, 2011This is a must for dinner when you come to Sedona! Try the Elote and Roasted beet salad.
- Try the Seared Sea Scallops - Served with Grandma’s corn cake and Mole Verde
A cup of decaf Firecreek house-roasted coffee and the Canela ice cream is the perfect finish to any of the excellent entrees...
Anne-ElizabethApril 3, 2013Long wait. The food had great flavor - but was luke warm. Skip the "roasted" beet salad - pretty much 3 slices of pickled beets with some greens.
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(928) 203-0105
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