Junction Restaurant

Finally made it to the Burrito Lady Food Trailer in Chinle. Located on the road to the Chinle…read moreHospital. Easy to locate now based upon the trailer. Had a very good roast mutton sandwich on fry bread with lettuce, tomato, green onion and chili slice. The mutton strips were cooked on a grill. The fry bread was freshly made. Excellent flavors. The mutton was not as tender as others I have had but all good. There are no tables or chairs so it is tailgate time. Visited by many locals. You need pay correct cash. Will stop by again when in the area.

It was lunch time on Thursday, and we are in Chinle, Arizona. So my brother in law ask me, 'what…read moreare you up for lunch?, so I answered, 'let go to the Burrito Lady'. So we took a drive to the road that takes you to the Chinle Hospital. Just as you turn at the light, just to your right is a small food truck like place where the Burrito Lady has her business. We walk up to the trailer, looked at the menu that sits right next to where you order. I saw the Roasted Mutton Sandwich, so we both ordered it. She asked us if we wanted it on a tortilla and fry bread, so we both said fry bread, and ordered our drink as well. The Roasted Mutton Sandwich is comes folded like a taco on Indian fry bread, stuffed with the Roasted Mutton, long slices of green chili, green onion, and tomato. What made this sandwich taste so good is the flavor of the Roasted Mutton, and of course the Indian fry bread. For those of you that have never had Mutton, you have to understand that it is fully cooked, and is an acquired taste. I first had Mutton in Tuba City at their daily swap meet at noon. It was grilled and was filled with similar like this one in Chinle. The way they cook it makes it real tasty. This is my story on my special lunch in Chinle. Hope some day you have an eating experience like mine.

What the Burrito Lady's trailer looks like.

Look for a small white truck

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Garcia's

3.2(46 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great little restaurant in the Holiday Inn. We see here for breakfast. Coffee was strong with a…read morenice variety of creamers/sugars/etc. the kids enjoyed their waffles w/ fruit, scrambled eggs, etc. The blue corn pancakes are a must. The build your own omelette was great for the price! The restaurant was very clean, but we were seated under a really loud fan. Our server was very attentive and everything came out fairly quickly.

We ate at Garcia's for breakfast as it was located in the Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly, the hotel…read morewe were staying in. Since we had a long day ahead of us on the road, we needed to grab breakfast and didn't want to waste time finding a place around, which is few and far between! Therefore, here we were at Garcia's. The menu featured a handful of basic breakfast items. My partner had an omelette, which came with hash browns while I had the blue corn pancakes. When our plates arrived, I had no idea the pancakes were gigantic and there was a stack of three of them! I barely made a dent in them, so we took the pancakes for leftovers, which we snacked on for our road trip! For the pancakes, they provided packaged syrup, which I wasn't a fan of. But I actually liked the pancakes on their own, as I could really taste the blue corn. Overall, this is a fine restaurant for breakfast. It's here to primarily serve the hotel guests and perhaps those visiting Canyon De Chelly. But there's nothing special here. It's your standard fare.

Hours

Omelette & Blue Corn Pancakes

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Steak and eggs

Nataani Nez

4.2(31 reviews)

64.5 mi

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.

Inside

Breakfast Burrito and hashbrowns

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Amigo Cafe

4.5(504 reviews)

53.3 mi

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!

Interior

Chimichanga

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Ambiance

Cocina De Dominguez

3.6(25 reviews)

44.9 mi

The restaurant is very clean, well lit with hint of cleaning detergents. The restrooms are clean…read moreand private, one person. The wait staff are attentive, good listeners, excellent communicators and very friendly, also very strong to carry the heavy plates. Staff have good hygiene and wear gloves. The food (ribeye) is really good, still pink inside. Some good appetizers, like salsa and chips. The salsa was mildly hot.

I have been wanting to try this place for so long and finally got the chance to do so!! I went…read moreduring lunch time and they were super busy, but they were doing well at managing the tables. I ordered the famous stuffed sopapilla and I it was dripping with goodness!!! Talk about cooked to perfection, with the medley of green chile and other varieties of flavors. Let's just say that it did not last long at all on my plate!!! I think that the portion sizes were great and I was very full, and felt like I got my moneys worth. Our Waitress was bursting with personality, and made sure to check on us to see if we were doing okay! My first experience was superb, and I will definitely be stopping by again pretty soon!

Restaurant front

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Grandma's Restaurant

3.8(6 reviews)

32.6 mi

this place is goated sorry a grandmother died here but that's just part of the charm. loved the egg…read morechorizo burrito one of the best I've ever had

So far for the Navajo, NM location, the Mexican food is great! You get a good size portion, it's…read moretasty and the price is fair. I am speaking just about Mexican food and breakfast food, other dishes I have not tried but with due time I will since I live in the area. I love the spice level of the green chile. I will continue to eat there. The timing of the service is on the slower side but I am okay with that since my food is hot, temperature wise. This isn't a fast food joint so don't expect that. This has been my experience so far, only have been there about 5x. The Crownpoint, NM location was substandard in comparison to this Navajo location. I will not eat again at the other location.

Ice Cream Sopapilla

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My dead grandma after eating there:(

Jerry's Cafe

4.5(854 reviews)

64.0 mi

On a Route 66 road trip we stopped in to Jerry's. It's a small cafe filled with friendly locals…read moreand travelers and wonderful staff. Had to try some of their basics. I had a cheese enchilada, refried beans & rice. Had a side of chips & salsa. Husband had Jerry's open-faced burger with red and green chili. Both meals came with sopapillas. Everything was fabulous! Such a great way to get what felt like a true picture of Gallup, NM.

Of course I found it through my fellow yelpers…read more I was looking for fry bread and this place popped up Decided to come because it has good reviews. Saw a guy eating a sopapilla outside said it was good and there were several people outside waiting so we were like ok it's gonna be good. Ordered the Sopapilia covered in red sauce because it was a popular choice. Sadly, I was disappointed. I think it would have been good by itself no sauce. Just a sopapilla by itself. In sauce was too much. The red sauce did not taste homemade. If it is I'm sorry but it just wasn't my cup of tea. The kids drummettes were fried and tasty. Other than that it was just another diner. We did meet others who said they frequent but knowing true Mexican food, it's a no go for me. Service was ok. Ambiance Diner feel. We met a guy who said there was a cafe town the road that he preferred I don't remember the name but at least I know I'm not the only one who did not enjoy it. He was also from Cali so there you go. Sorry to disappoint. Good luck finding good eats. SYOY

Combo Plate: Tostado, Beef Taco, Pork Tamale, Two Cheese Enchiladas, beans, rice, and Chili sauce

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Outside of restaurant

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge

3.7(83 reviews)

62.4 mi

Just left this place. Rude atmosphere, they talk with attitude. They said to sit anywhere, so we…read morepick a table that was just being cleaned, After sitting down, a few minutes pass, they all saw us come in, then ask if we've been helped. I said no. So a few more minutes pass, then the waitress brings us menus, after a few more minutes pass again, the waitress asked if someone has taken our order. (Menus still on the table should indicate to a smart waitress, that nobody has taken our order) I said no. Now 2 waitresses are asking each other if they want to take our order. 1 agrees to take our order, they both leave and 1 comes back and starts to talk with an attitude. We get up and leave, telling our waitress to get it together. This was ridiculous, we made our back in into town and went to Gordo's Restaurant and got service, and had better prices. Since Virgies Restaurant was closer to the house, I thought I would give them another try, NEVER AGAIN!!!!.

Virgie's was a good spot in Gallup for a late to go meal. The menu is basic but true to New…read moreMexico. I had green chili enchiladas and the sauce was great. The to go sides of rice and beans were disappointing, but the price was still good for three enchiladas. I was also bummed they didn't include chips with the meals, but it looks like they do if you dine-in. The service was very good and the staff was friendly. Overall, I would recommend but suggest a few to go upgrades.

Iconic sign for an iconic local restaurant

They give you a hot fresh tortilla with your meal

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The home made tortillas are fabulous.

La Carreta Restaurant

3.7(33 reviews)

65.2 mi

We ate food, so it gets a star. The SMALL basket of chips and salsa was good, because it left lots…read moreof room for what we ordered. The "salsa" was very watery...no substance. I asked the waitress about the salsa and she brought another small plastic cup of the same thing, but there were a couple of chile seeds in it. She explained that their salsa was made in a blender and that's why it is watery. The food took a long time to get to us and it lacked flavor. Not many restaurants are open on Sundays in Gallup. So usually a restaurant in Gallup, on Sundays is packed. This one was open, but only had a few customers.

Worth the wait. Home cooking. Friendly staff. Packed with local, happy patrons. Delicious food…read more Fresh chips and salsa. Comfortable benches.

Bee and potato burrito with double rice

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Enchilada combo platter with chicken, cheese and beef.

Corn House Cafe

4.5(13 reviews)

31.3 mi

We had a great experience at the Corn House for breakfast along our route. We stopped in because it…read morewas along our route and rated the best out of a few other options and we were glad we did! The owner personally came and checked on us several times and our waitress kept our coffees full. We have unfortunately had several bad dining experiences on our cross country road trip so we were very pleased with this stop! The food was cooked fresh and the staff was very welcoming to us outsiders. Really enjoyed this restaurant.

Naa Daa Bighan (The Corn House Café)…read more This is a quite little café located near the Hubbell Trading Post (a National Historic site), on a side street surrounded by a neighborhood and farmland. Once you go up the steps to the wooden porch you will enter a small café that has been open for only about 6 months and primarily serving the locals and the occasional tourist such as my wife and me. We were just looking for a light lunch, so we split one of their Navajo Tacos with a side of fries. I have had a number of Navajo tacos in my lifetime and I would have to say that this was one of the best. Another item that I saw on their list that looked like it would be really good was a lamb sandwich with fry bread. Our waitress was very attentive and fun to talk to about the restaurant and local activities. The manager stopped by and also very pleasant to talk to. Not a Fancy dining location, but very clean dining area and kitchen. If you are ever out and around the Hubbel Trading Post or just traveling through this little town, this is a must stop location for a meal.

Seating area.

Inside my burrito

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Front outside

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Jill L.

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37

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9 years ago

Not many restaurants in Chinle, but this was a great choice! Service and food were excellent!

Valentin B.

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3

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12 years ago

Good food, good service. Nothing amazing. Lots of locals. Reasonable prices.

Karen Y.

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3

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13 years ago

Love the white house burrito

Junction Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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