Description: After a week in Arizona, it was time to finally enjoy a good Southwestern meal. Mexican restaurants are popular in this part of the country and pretty much a dime a dozen. I had encouraged patience with David especially after our first outing for Mexican food was averted due to a kitchen fire back in Flagstaff. Patience paid off when we selected Oaxaca Restaurant and Cantina in Sedona!
After a rather full and tiring day, we were both ready for some adult beverages and strawberry margaritas were the chose de jour. We were a bit sticker shocked at the $8.95 per drink for a 16 oz glass but the margaritas were slushy frozen delights with very good flavor, although a bit weak on the booze. Ordinarily we'll feel a bit tipsy after a couple of these cocktails, but not tonight. That's ok; we weren't drinking to get drunk, but to the contrary . . . to relax. Mission accomplished!
For dinner I ordered an off the menu shredded beef wrapped with melted cheese on top and sides of mild red sauce and sour cream. They meat had been prepared with a night mix of spices, providing a mild kick, but not too much for my typically sensitive taste buds. Served with side dishes of the obligatory fried beans and rice, there was simply too much food to eat!
David had the steak fajitas which came out with all the sizzle and aroma you'd expect. His dish had a generous serving of meat, prepared with green and red peppers, onions, and mushrooms. With six tortillas, freshly made guacamole, and all of the other accompaniments, he also had more than he could eat in one sitting.
While initially I was a bit disappointed that they did not serve a complimentary basket of tortilla chips and salsa, I was soon happy that I hadn't filled up on them. For those who want them, they are available for $5.00.
Before our trip, I had found a "buy one entree, get another half-priced" on the local Sedona Chamber of Commerce web site so our dinner including the bar tab (which was more expensive than our dinners) came to a total of $80.00 including tax and gratuities.
Service was outstanding, the atmosphere pleasant and chairs very comfortable. After sitting for over an hour after a long day of hiking and being outside, I could barely move. I thoroughly enjoyed dinner and cocktails at Oaxaca and would go there again in a heartbeat when in Sedona.
They are located right in the "uptown" area of Sedona, on what can best be described as the main drag in town (89A). More information including menus may be found on their web site: http://www.oaxacarestaurant.com/.
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