Pros and Cons Pros…read more1. Good Breakfast. 2. Large building Cons 1. Slow Drive-Thru i came here for breakfast on my visit to Chinle because there were very few choices for breakfast in the city of Chinle. I ordered their Croissant Sandwich with bacon which was quite good. However, it took quite a long time to get the food.

Horrible service. Placed a mobile order before arriving. Ended up waiting 20 min before being given…read moremy mobile order that I placed 10 min before arriving. App says order will be placed on counter when ready. Had to show my app order before it was processed at the register. What's the point of mobile orders if not processed in a timely manner. Manager just looked at me like I was not a priority after waiting 20 min for the order. Hesitation jys

Being one of the few fast food establishments in the area, this was a happenin' place for a…read moreThursday afternoon. There were three people behind the counter, though, so that kept things moving. Everything looked fresh, as far as meats and veggies. There is a decent seating area and bathrooms. The bathrooms left much to be desired....

Their mobile ordering is a great app in a time crunch for lunch. They just need a full team during…read moretheir peak hours.

Navajo Land restaurant with a family restaurant vibe that was still open when we arrived at 7:30…read more Most other restaurants were closed or would be closed by time we could get there. This is a combo restraint that is the both the Junction and Pizza Hut combined. We were promptly seated and our orders were taken. It took a while for our meals to arrive and for the most part they were very good. The steaks were great, however the baked potatoes were refrigerator cold inside. They did offer and provide a side of fries to make this right. The sheepherder was a good beef sandwich but the fry bread was dripping oil. As a note we were some of the last customers before closing and I think they had started shutting down the kitchen before we arrived. We were thankful that they were open and we got served. If we were to pass through the area again we would give it another try .

We stopped in on a busy Saturday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised with just an 8-minute…read morewait, pretty impressive given the crowd. Our party of four was seated in a comfy booth, and drinks came out almost immediately. Quick service is always a win! That said, the fountain drink tasted a little off--maybe something was up with the mix--but it wasn't a deal-breaker. I ordered the Sheepherder (yes, you read that right!) and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend if you're up for something a little adventurous and flavorful. One hiccup: our meals didn't all come out at the same time, so half our table had to wait while the others were already halfway through. Not ideal, but we rolled with it. Overall, it was an alright experience with some standout moments. Grateful for the friendly service and good food--just a few tweaks.

Despite the name, I didn't think this hotel restaurant would be an actual cafeteria style…read moreestablishment! I haven't visited a cafeteria in maybe ten years, it's certainly a rare occurrence and a fun diversion for some food! In this case, we went for breakfast since we were staying at the Lodge and opted to share a stack of pancakes. The cafeteria is a bit unique in that there's both a traditional line to pick up prepared food, but there's also a menu that can be ordered from for freshly cooked food. Blue Corn Pancakes, 3 ($10) - These are plate sized pancakes, really fluffy, cooked perfectly moist on the griddle. There's only a really slight blue color and a tiny bit of grittiness from blue corn flour. There's a bit of corn flavor, but it's otherwise resembles a regular pancake more than anything. I'd guess the mix is more wheat flour than blue corn flour. Still, even for regular pancakes, this is pretty good. It comes with three tubes of maple flavored corn syrup and some salted butter on top. We decided to revisit for dinner, mostly for convenience since we were staying at the Lodge. Homemade Mutton Stew w/ Frybread ($15) - This is a pretty simple stew, filled with vegetables, including hand chopped canned tomatoes, carrots, celery, and potatoes. There's some, not a ton, of cubed mutton, which quite tender and is surprisingly not as gamey as the smell would indicate. It's all in a broth that's heavily vegetable forward, followed by a tomato umami, and then finishing with a slight mutton gaminess. It's very simple, hearty fare and similar to most other food in the Navajo Nation, isn't seasoned much, so it could be considered bland. The stew comes with a choice of frybread or tortilla. We went with both, paying an extra $2.85 for the tortilla ala carte. The frybread is fried pretty well, giving a nice crisp edge. It's puffy and chewy on the sides, flatter in the center - there's nothing wrong with the base mix, but unfortunately the amount of fry oil contained in the frybread is terrible. I mean, there was basically an entire puddle of soot-speckled dark-colored old fryer oil right soaking right in the center of the frybread in a pool. Bleh. Tortilla ($2.85) - I believe this is the same base used as the frybread, but then baked instead of fried. It's like a thicker/handmade Mexican flour tortilla. It's thick and chewy, a bit bready, and has a dry char taste. Thunderbird Lodge Cafeteria is a decent spot for food in the area. There honestly aren't many restaurants in general in Chinle; this place serves food that isn't special by any means, but also isn't unpalatable. Just be aware that they follow the more traditional method of Navajo seasoning - basically no salt or spices. Bathrooms - Two larger ones with multiple stalls

Great food! Try the hamburger! Prices are reasonable…read more I went to gift shop and found the perfect gift for my grandson. Enjoy!

I usually do not review on chain restaurants but when i do there are for good reasons or when its…read morebeyond bad. This is also another one of those times I will be a devils advocate among my fellow yelpers and elites alike. Seeing most bad reviews here it seems to be due to long wait times and broken kiosk: But come on people, what does that have to do with the employees, the food or the restaurant? To a point yes but prime season when a bus and herd of tourists pulls up to the few employees thats available here in the middle of nowhere, what do you expect?? I came during off season, beautiful weather, definitely less people, no issues with kiosk or better yet some need to learn how to use mobile app to order their food like i did and got my food quick without issues. Compared to many McDonalds I have visited in many cities and states, this was actually one of my better experiences especially being in the middle of nowhere. Place was clean! Employees were super attentive to look around to clean and mop immediately as people left the tables. In Los Angeles, some employees can care less. The kids play area was also well kept and clean. They also have a family restroom in middle of restaurant close to kids play area. First time I ever seen that so thats a definite plus! My iced coffee was also made perfectly. So to the native employees here who truly take pride into their work, keep it up. My family acknowledge it and thanks you for keeping it clean for my child to have a safe place to play. Oh forgot to mention, they also have arcade games at each corner seats at the tables also!

After my last two fast food experiences this place deserves a Michelin star. The dining room was…read morespotless, the staff was friendly, our order was accurate, and the food was exactly how it tastes at every other well operated Micky D's in the country. My only complaint is the country music, but when in Rome... Kudos to the morning crew on 7/21/26.

Very busy, we went on a Friday night and saw it was busy driving by earlier even around 4pm…read more Service is super friendly but we did wait 40 min for a to go order, so leave yourself plenty of time. Food was pretty good, the fry bread was delicious. Tacos could have been a bit more flavorful. We also got green chili cheese fries and you can't go wrong with those!

This is authentic Navajo food. They have other menu options if you have a taste for American food,…read moreAsian food, and Mexican food. We were a large group that made a reservation and we are taken great care of. Despite us being a large group, our food came out fast and hot. You will be getting a lot of food for a great price so keep that in mind. I loved giving back to the community and supporting a local business.

The food was amazing. The Navajo Taco is fantastic, my kids said their Enchiladas with Green Sauce,…read morewere the BEST they've ever had. Amber was a fantastic server! Highly knowledgeable and friendly. Bathrooms are IMMACULATE! Don't forget the Fry Bread Ala Mode for Dessert!!! So Good!

The food was amazing, with a creative fusion of Mexican and Indian flavors. I had the tres…read moreenchiladas, and my buddy ordered the mutton tostada. We also tried the prickly pear lemonade, which was delicious and incredibly refreshing on the day before summer. Heather was our waitress, and she was fantastic. She kept our drinks topped off and made sure we never ran out of chips and salsa. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped in one afternoon about 4:15 PM on our way out of town. We planned on splitting two…read morefoot-long meatball sandwiches between the four members of our family. Unfortunately they only had enough meatballs for ONE SANDWICH. No plans to make (heat up) any more. So we bought the one sandwich and left. It seems to me that running out of supplies at 4:15 PM on a Friday shows really poor planning on the part of management. The sandwich was good quality.

Unfortunately my experience was not a pleasant one at this particular Subway. I eat at a Subway…read morealmost everywhere I visit because I expected spectacular food and service like I always get elsewhere. Well, this was not the case on this particular day. Sunday, August 11, a little after 4:00 p.m., a friend and I stopped on our way home. I love the Chicken Pesto with Ciabatta bread. Well, this is what I ordered, but they were out of the bread. First strike, so I chose a different bread. Then I was going to add a drink and chips. I can't have sugar and I don't drink sodas, so ice tea is my drink of choice. Well, they were out of tea and was told they were not making anymore. So, then I proceeded to just get a cup of ice so I could get water. I'm traveling 8 hours home, a small free cup wasn't enough. So, they charged me for the cup. So, I asked her if she could at least give me the cup since they were out of everything I wanted. She didn't even apologize, she just said, "No, that's just how it is around here" Didn't care in the least that my first visit at this store will be my last. I'm sad the owner employs such disrespectful employees for their business. Hopefully Subway can send in an undercover boss to this store. It won't be in business very long with poor customer service and less than enthusiastic employees who don't want to make more tea or more bread.

Matthias was SO kind to all of us. Very hard worker and patient, he had a huge smile even with our…read morebig group on our road trip! The food also tasted amazing and it was super clean and relaxing in here! Best Taco Bell I've been to!

Service was amazing. The cashier Matthias had a huge smile and served are food to the table. Made…read moreus feel welcomed and cared for after a long drive. Also had a great vibe inside. Very clean.

Service was so slow, waited 20 minutes and when I asked for my refund they were rude, immature, and…read morethat young lady has no respect for her elders . If you're gonna compete with today's fast food joints please show some professionalism.

Located in the heart of Shiprock, near Shiprock's iconic Iron bridge and intersection leading to AZ…read moreand CO is Thatsaburger. This place has grown through the years, and now it is complete updated inside. From the simple walls from the past to faux brick walls and native American art and design. This simple American restaurant has aged nicely. They have updated menus, and updated POS systems that take cash, card and now, ApplePay. So tap your phone and your food will be securely paid for. Whoever upgraded the interior of this building deserves a free meal or two. The brick work, the wooden ceilings, and the artwork alone makes this a cozy place to devour your food. (I've attached photos). They have a clean patio section as well, if you prefer to eat outside in the warm sun as you watch cars pass by. If you're in a hurry, you can order by phone or drive-thru. Their menu is mostly American foods: burgers, bbq, chicken fish sandwiches, full dinners and stews. They also serve native American dishes, like navajo tacos, green chile stew, frybread and more. Desserts are a must, as I grew up eating their delicious ice creams (butterscotch being much favorite). They also carry iced coffee, smoothies and shakes. Making this a one-stop shop for any kind of hunger or thirst you're craving. Come by and support this small business, and skip all those nearby chain restaurants.