Location: Tusayan
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Reviews on Southwestern food in Tusayan, Arizona, United States. Tusayan is a town, but was a census-designated place during the 2010 census. It is located in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It was incorporated in 2010. A resort town near the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, Tusayan is served by Grand Canyon National Park Airport. The population was 558 at the 2010 census.
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1. Plaza Bonita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2320 reviews
Reviewed By CKT808
This restaurant is located on the main highway in Tusayan. It was a typical Mexican restaurant. We ordered a small side of guacamole, green chili stew and sopa de Albondigas (meatball soup). The food was good and spicy. The service was friendly. It was fairly expensive, but I'm sure every restaurant in the area is expensive. We enjoyed our meal.
2. Sophie's Mexican Kitchen
Overall Ratings
3 based on 867 reviews
Reviewed By DaveA724
Where to start? Normally I am not one to write negative reviews on TripAdvisor, but just had to share my thoughts on Sophie's. First of all, the menu is overpriced in comparison to almost all the Mexican restaurants we experienced in the Southwest. The normally free salsa and chips served pre-meal, are not free here - they incur an extra charge. The food was average at best. Finally, as others have noted in this forum, there seemed to be some very inventive math on the final cheque. When we realized that our bill was overpriced by about $10, we brought it to the attention of the person in charge at the cash register. His response was simply a shrug, with no explanation. He finally had our server make the proper adjustment - it seems that he had charged our party of four the mandatory 18% gratuity that is added to all bills for groups of six or more. There was no explanation on the bill, or apology forthcoming from either the server or the manager. Needless to say, there was much less than an 18% tip left by our party at the end. I would search for better eating options in Tusayan - this place strikes me as being a bit shady.
3. El Tovar Lodge Dining Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5918 reviews
Reviewed By windiveski
Historic location and top service. A reservation is a must on busy weekend. No walk ons when there are fully booked.Handicap ramp is not obvious but does exist from the canyon walk and not at the front entrance. Waitress was very informed and service was tops except for one instance when they forgot to bring a 2nd round of drinks and we've finished our meal. The desert was a disappointment for homemade.
4. Arizona Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1673 reviews
Reviewed By Mrharley
Looking for place to eat. Came upon this by accident. Walked right in without reservations. Food was very good. Had half baked chicken. Nice and crispy and moist. Wife had excellent salmon dish. Service was friendly and efficient. Skip the over rated El Tovar dining room and eat here. Much better.
