Elote Cafe

Elote Cafe is a mexican restaurant Sedona located in United States.

9 / 10
288
ratings
  • Phone

    (928) 203-0105

  • Website

    elotecafe.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

771 Arizona 179 (Apple Ave) Sedona , AZ 86336 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Parking Public Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 132


Keywords:

margaritas pork cheeks pastel de elote corn tamales desserts popcorn tequila good service restaurants scenic views mezcal trendy red sangria chocolate pie elotes outdoor seating great value chile rellenos beet salad
Rachel Stagner

Well 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 .

Marisa Lown

Spectacular 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 Muscatel

Worth 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!

Joe Ellis

Oh 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 .

Kelly Smith

La plata margarita special , elote , tamales , carne asada , pastel de elote , cafe elote ... All so good! Get there early because the line is no joke

Floris

Ok. 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 Gerbarg

Eat 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.

Lisa

Spectacular views and best Mexican around! Chipotle shrimp is wonderful. Try the house specialty corn dip to start... roasted corn will pleasantly surprise you.

Tessa Malayan

The 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.

Mary Lohrman

Everything 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.

anne Nicole

Elote 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 Peteva

The 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 .

Julie Fronsee

A 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 Ioffe

Upscale 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 .

Anjali Modi

The elote and the pastel de elote were amazing. Also try the guava jalapeño mezcal margarita while you wait

Flávia

The elote appetizer is amazing. The margaritas are top notch-- try the basil rosemary one if you like a little twist.

lisa Loeffler

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

Paul Mederos

Pricey , but wellllll worth it for the super delicious Mexican food . Loved the buffalo mole and carne asada .

Don Zirpola

The Pork Cheeks and Corn Tamales are both to die for. One of the finest southwest restaurants , period.

Angie Elliott

Get 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.

Jade Meskill

Extremely long wait , but well worth it. Carnitas were amazing, but don't leave without trying the Pastel de Elote for dessert . Unbelievably amazing!

C Mong

Everything I have ever had here is good. Seafood is especially good. Hopefully they bring the scallops back they were the best!

Zach Brutsche Manager

This 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 !

Tejas Jariwala

Smoked chicken is the best worth the wait ????????

Ashley ????

Sooooo 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.

Ken Mooney's Irish Pub

Split an appetizer with your date, I recommend the Carne Asada and Carnitas , then split the Crepas de Cajeta.

Alice Ferris

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.

Hillary Fish

Best authentic Mexican food ever. The wait is WELL worth it. The FEW people that said it is not are absolutely clueless.

Ken Mooney's Irish Pub

Green corn tamale appetizer and carnitas for the entree and Crepes for dessert

Ken Mooney's Irish Pub

Must try the green corn tamale , carne asada , and crepas for desert .

Olivia Porteous

We got there at 8:30pm and walked right in :D...Food was great! Margaritas Amazing! We had the Blood Orange & Cucumber specials!

Jim Anderson

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

Ken Mooney's Irish Pub

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.

John Beeler

A cup of decaf Firecreek house-roasted coffee and the Canela ice cream is the perfect finish to any of the excellent entrees...

Kathleen Lunt

Order the Elote (Mexican street corn )! It's absolutely delicious. Don't let the old hotel exterior fool you..the inside is awesome!

Jody Manley

A 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.

Kris Kazian

It is always a great meal and Guermo was an awesome server! Keep up the great work Jeff!

Heather de la Riva

Everything is truly amazing!! The seafood tacos will blow your mind...

Shaun Burnett

The salsa was incredible. The lamb was enough to split with someone, and had a tasty sauce.

Jim Anderson

Try the Carnitas - Alice's Carnitas = Slow-roasted all natural pork shoulder served with Arbol salsa , Guacamole and Pico de Gallo 18.00

Douglas Hayes

In my opinion Elote Cafe is the best restaurant in Sedona!!!

Michael Virzi

Come early, plan to wait. You won't be disappointed. Outstanding food and service. Try the guac app & the chile relleno .

Caroline Toff

Get the lamb !

Jenifer Anseth

Best 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.

YL

It’s a bit of a wait but every dish we ordered was fantastic

Dave Yang

Elote! Corn is taken off the cob and served with lime/chicken stock reduction

Greg

As everyone here says "the elote " is a must and I agree. Limited vegetarian options .

Taylor Gooch

Enchiladas were great. I would never wait 1.5 hours for that again though. Go right when it opens!

Natasha W

The best restaurant in Sedona, but still mediocre food. Good cocktails though.

Karly K

you're going to wait at least an hour for a table. but try the elote & it'll be worth it :)

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