Elote Cafe

Top choice in Sedona


Come here for some of the best, most authentic Mexican food in the region. Elote Cafe serves unusual traditional dishes you won't find elsewhere, like the namesake elote (fire-roasted corn with spicy mayo, lime and cotija cheese) or smoked chicken in guajillo chilies. Reservations are not accepted: come early, order a margarita and get ready to make some new friends.


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