My husband and I shared the fry bread taco and the green chili stew. They both needed a little salt but once added, the stew was unbelievably good. It comes with fry bread. We asked for some honey to put on top of the bread and it added another level of flavor. I'm so glad we'll be passing through again in 2 days so I can order more stew. They close at 9 and started turning people away around 8:45. They easily could have served another 15 people before 9 had they allowed them to dine. Staff was friendly and running to service all the guests. They just completed a renovation in which they weren't supposed to be open yet and we are so glad they were. Only real restaurant in town but you wouldn't know it by how good it is. read more

I can see why Reuben Heflin is considered one of the best restaurants in town. Known to local Navajo or Diné as Biligaana Tso, or Fat White Man, the restaurant was named for the civic leader and founder of the Wetherill Inn. Overall, it was a solid experience. The fry bread is outstanding, and an easy five stars. The green chile was more of a three-to-four-star dish, although I'd probably order it again. It had a complex, interesting flavor, but something about it struck me as tasting slightly mass-produced. Service was excellent and five star. Overall, I'd give the experience about 4.25 stars and happily return for the overall quality, setting, and chance to see if they can deliver a five-star experience across the board. read more

Excellent service, excellent food. My family of ten had dinner here, including 3 "picky eaters". The service was so friendly and patient whilst we overwhelmed her with questions. She got us all sorted and served. The food was delicious and plentiful. Great choice for dinner. read more

Interesting menu and quality food. Service was good considering they were uber short handed. Honestly the only "nice" place in town to eat so it was worth the long wait. Super gracious server and they comped dessert for our graciousness. Would definitely return. read more

Kayenta is not know as a destination for foodies. Unless one is an aficionado of fast food. While staying at a different hotel, which we selected because it had a restaurant, we discovered said restaurant was closed. We learned that Reuben Heflin is attached to the Hampton Inn. We walked down there, expecting, well, a Hampton Inn with a restaurant. To our surprise, the R. Heflin had a decent menu, and really good food. Both of our meals were well prepared and tasty. Portions are reasonable and service was quite good. It's important to know Kayenta is in the Navajo Reservation, and, as such, doesn't serve alcohol. Don't be "that guy" and complain about it to your server (as we observed twice). We'll stay at Hampton Inn next time we come through, in large part because of this restaurant. read more

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What a fantastic spot! We visited just once and were beyond impressed with the food, atmosphere, and service. There was only one server managing the entire restaurant, and she did an incredible job keeping everything running smoothly -- truly impressive! The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered a lot of dishes, and every single one was packed with flavor. Hands down, this is the best restaurant with amazing food and service near Monument Valley. If you're traveling through the area, this place is an absolute must-visit! read more

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This place was AMAZING! Wide selection of food choices, clean, quiet atmosphere. We have been driving past this hidden gem for literally decades. So. Much. Regret. That we haven't tried this place sooner! I had the green chili, mom had portabella burger, kids had typical kid fare- everything was excellent. I only wish my stomach was bigger. 5 star review doesn't do this place justice. We'll be back for sure. (Service is a little slow, and not overly friendly- but it's worth overlooking) read more

Service very good. Food just not good quality. The tri-tip steak sandwich was tough and fatty. The fry bread was greasy. The chili stew was mostly liquid. Very little hominy, pork or potatoes. The poblano pepper was nice. We stayed two night at the Hampton and everything else was great including the breakfast. Just wouldn't eat dinner here again. read more

Great food and well priced. Enjoyed the butternut squash very much; it was delicious.

Our server, Jermaine, found the best Navajo tacos I have ever tasted and added them to a bowl of delicious Green Chile Stew. When I told her that I have not found Navajo tacos that fantastic in Phoenix area, she left the table and returned with names and addresses of places to try in Mesa, Scottsdale, Gilbert. They may not compare to those at Reuben Heflin restaurant in Kayenta, but I will sample all of them. Service 10 Food 10 Ambiance 10 Yes, she boxed left over Navajo Tacos and Green Chile Stew with instructions to best to reheat them for breakfast! read more

Unique local restaurant inside the Hampton inn. It has normal faire, pizza, burgers, and pasta. But what stands out are the more unique dishes. I had the green chili stew. Huge bowl of came out w a large poblano pepper. Was a great dish. Wife ordered a Navajo taco. Atop Indian flatbread as a mixture of beans; lettuce; meat cheese. Wa a pretty good Stopping by here next time. read more

A very good restaurant within a Hampton Inn & Suites - this is such a good deal. The range of menu offerings was very good, the food well-prepared and tasty, the service was great, the setting is very inviting - and all we had to do was walk down the hall from our room! Highly recommended. read more

If you find yourself in Kayenta, dining options are limited. However, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the meal served up Reuben Heflin restaurant located in the Hampton Inn. The Navajo taco is particularly good. Also had the green chili stew, satisfying with chunks of pork, peppers, and potatoes accompanied by frybread (I was hoping for some nice heat from the green chilis in the stew, but it had no heat). The staff is pleasant, as is the ambiance. Overall, it was a good dining experience. read more

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You wouldn't know it from the outside, but located inside the Hampton Inn in Kayenta, the Reuben Heflin restaurant is a wonderful surprise since most Hamptons don't have a full service restaurant, let alone one that has such good food and warm service. The menu has something for everyone of any size appetite and is a very nice alternative to all the fast food in the area. Their Navajo specialties are the best of what we've tried from other places in and around Monument Valley. I particularly like the Green Chili Stew... a substantial portion of rich, flavorful stew garnished with a totally edible and delicious large Poblano chile and just made Fry Bread. They also make terrific pizzas on a bed of Fry Bread... very unique. Of course their Navajo Taco shouldn't be missed either. On our last visit we tried a couple of their new Shrimp items... the Navajo Butter Garlic Shrimp Pizza was amazing and the Shrimp Caesar was really good, too. Dessert, if you have room, is good too... try the House Specialty... Fry Bread topped with warm Cinnamon Apples and ice cream. Yum! The serving staff is really great here. Yes, they might get a little behind sometimes... lots of people come in from the area all at once especially after sunset in Monument Valley, but they're so gracious and friendly and you can see they're working as quickly as they can to accommodate everyone. You can chill out for a bit with beer or glass of wine (non-alcohol on the reservation) while you wait for your table if you ask for it when you check in at the host stand. They have a nice patio with a fireplace (or a living room type setting inside also with a fireplace ) where you can kick back and relax. read more

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My husband and I decided to come here after realizing we were not going to be able to eat at the most popular restaurant in town. Located inside of the Hampton inn, very easy to find. Didn't have to wait to be seated, plenty of open tables. I ordered the club sandwich and my husband ordered the Sheephearder sandwich. We were both really excited to try the Navajo fry bread. Wow what a let down. My club sandwich was the most disappointing I've ever had. A few pieces of lunch meat and bagged shredded cheese thrown between some bread. The only thing that was good from my husband's sandwich was the beef. We both wish we would have went to the McDonald's or Taco Bell next door. Would not return. read more

Massive portions for the price. The taco was the biggest taco I've ever seen! Servers were all so kind and attentive. It was very busy and the girls did a great time keeping up with the large tables. We were just driving through and this was the first place we saw to eat. Definitely not too bad of a stop! read more

The food was delicious. I had the Fry Bread appetizer and the Navajo Taco. The meal itself was a very large portion for a very reasonable price. I tried my hardest to finish it! My boyfriend had the club sandwich and devoured it. The chips that came as a side for his meal were so flavorful. The ambiance was very quiet and dimly lit which was great since we had been traveling all day. The wait staff was so friendly and fast. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be coming back for sure! read more

fine. nothing special. had the chicken sandwich. was fine. nothing special. mostly just leaving a review to post updated menu photos. ambiance is nice. was a little short staffed. basically only 2 people waiting tables, busing, and hosting. can't blame them. either poor management or someone called out. either way- leave your staff a good tip. they work hard. read more

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Located right in the Hampton Inn which made dining a great choice! The Stew was unique and delicious!!

Honestly we wanted something different than fast food so we looked on Yelp. We love Indian Fry bread and wow this was the best I've ever had. It came out fast, and the fry bread was light and fluffy, and not at all greasy. The taco had meat and they said home made beans that were bomb! I highly recommend this place, the servers were friendly and hospitable. read more

Ruben Heflin restaurant is located inside the Hampton Inn in Kayenta Arizona on the road to monument valley. As the menu states "try the rest then go for the best" And we're talking Navajo tacos probably the best that I ever eaten in my travels at the southwest fry bread was puffy fresh and flavorful not oily at all and the delicious beef and beans smothered the bread then covered with the freshest of ingredients iceberg lettuce cheddar cheese olives and mild green chilies with avocado guacamole on the side along with sour cream and Home made mild salsa Taylor my server was very polite and quickly seated me masks are required in the Ruben Heflin restaurant located in the Hampton Inn fyi As I went over the menu with Taylor which is loaded with Navajo recipes as you can see in the menu photographs I went back to my original reason why I stopped here after reading the reviews and order the Navajo taco it was absolutely huge overfilling a large plate I was only able to finish half of it but it did not go to waste as I deconstructed it and packed it away in to go boxes for tomorrow before my hike I want to thank Taylor and the cooks David and Herschel for the excellent service and the absolute delicious food served hot and fresh with a smile if you're in this area or even close by stop in if you want to have the best Navajo taco anywhere the history is also interesting as Ruben Meyer Heflin With one of his daughters Nina still coding the Hampton Inn and she created the restaurant in honor of her father check it out and enjoy the Navajo nation read more

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This restaurant is located inside the Hampton Inn. It opens at 5:00 PM. The ambiance was cozy; the staff was friendly and helpful. The menu was varied and diverse. The food was delicious and the prices were similar to an Applebee's or Chili's. This is the nicest restaurant in the area; there's not much else in town. I would recommend and return again. read more

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The fry bread was incredible! BBQ Chicken Pizza and the Apple Pie Fry Bread hit the spot. It was extremely fast and fresh. Highly recommend

Hidden gem inside the Hampton Inn. Navajo Taco is an explosion of flavor, and a very large portion that makes sure you don't leave hungry. The Medicine Man salmon was delicious according to the others in our party. The honey topped Navajo Fry Bread was a nice finish to a great meal. The service was superb, and the atmosphere is so peaceful. Definitely recommend when in Kayenta. read more

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The amount of variety up here is pretty limited, with that being said, this review earns a 4 star rating specific to this area of Arizona. It is not comparable with other reviews that I have posted for somewhere like Phoenix. With all of that being said the food is good. We stayed in the Hampton Inn that this is located in and we ate there often due to the lack of options around this area. The service was good some nights and mediocre others. It was never excellent, but never bad enough for us to be concerned. The food was consistent each night. We tried all of the following: Chips & Salsa - Great salsa, meh chips Navajo Fry Bread - By far the best thing in the entire restaurant. Chicken Strips - Meh The Medicine Man Salad - Scrumdidliumpcious, but pricey All American Burger - Ask to sub out the onion strings/straws with any burger and you will thank me for it later. Green Chili Stew - Not overly spicy and husband really enjoyed it. Pizza Flatbread - Meh Rosemary Citrus Chicken - Amazingly good, but again, pricey. There were 3 of us and we stayed here for 4 nights so we definitely tried a good portion of the menu. I don't think that you will get nicer ambiance in all of Kayenta. read more

This is the only "upscale" restaurant if Kayenta. Located inside the Hampton Inn, it's a very nice setting and not at all Hampton-like. The food is quite good and inventive. The Navajo Taco is especially good, although it had very little beef - almost all veggies but still very good. Service was very friendly. read more

The service is friendly, but veerrry slow. It took us about 10 minutes to get water, and there were only two other seated tables. I had the Navajo taco. It was okay, but definitely not the best in the area (go to Amigo's for that!). My companion had a fry bread sandwich with pork. It was good, and the French fries were also tasty. This place is not open for lunch- breakfast and dinner only. read more

Very good food and friendly waitresses. My family and I enjoyed our dinners, and would recommend this restaurant.

OK. so this isn't literally 'as good as it gets' as a 5 star review should suggest... but I'd give it 4 stars based on quality of service, ambience, and food--several dishes with Navajo Fry Bread I'd not be likely to see anywhere else I'd eat, and my Green Chili Pork Stew (also with fry bread) was quite good. Anyone who has ever been to Kayenta knows why this gets the 5th star... it's a highly unexpected place to have a quality meal, the 2nd best restaurant in town (and for that matter, within 60 miles) is probably Sonic fast food. read more

Do not come here! You will have to wait 2 hours plus to get food. Also they charge gratuity automatically for parties of five or more. Should've just gone to sonic.. Update: the nachos were pretty good in the end, but again not worth the wait read more

We stopped on the way through Kayenta and found this wonderful restaurant open on a Sunday night. After reading Yelp reviews and finding almost every table taken we were worried that it would be a long wait, however the wait was not bad at all. The food was excellent - I had the green chili stew and my wife had their Edge of the Cliff Slider. Both were prepared with local products & hand made onsite. The bread pudding desert with home made caramel sauce was exquisite! I would have taken a picture but even though already full my wife & I devoured it too quickly. read more

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So this review is for dinner. The service, as mentioned by others, is slow. The manager seems to be aware of it, and the wait staff seem aware as well, and are apologetic. Fortunately, we had time to relax, and could spare the wait. You have to be patient. Because when the food comes...it is GOOD. My husband, Mr. Picky, thought the green chile stew was amazing. I had the Navajo Taco, and that was great. It is worth the wait. read more

Try the Navajo Fried Bread, it's amazing!! My husband had the fajitas, he loved them too. Friendly and attentive staff, clean bathrooms with free feminine products, plus everyone was dressed in Navajo outfits. The gift store is cute too...a lot going on at this Hampton Inn, I would be happy to stay there if I come through again. read more

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Ever since we arrived in Kayenta, we kept hearing about the Navajo Tacos. When I saw it on the menu, I was thrilled to finally try it out. It definitely lived up to its expectations. The staff was extremely accomodating. When I arrived, I requested the best table in the house, and they delivered. The host took the time to clear a table next to the fireplace. The waitress was gentle and sweet. She recommend we also try the Sheep herders sandwich. It was delish. My girl and I had a romantic dinner with authentic food. Very satisfied with the experience. read more

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Barely give it 1 star... 30min wait for table, 30min wait to get them to come over and take our order and 1+ hour wait for the food. Plus 18% gratuity already included in the bill!!! read more

On our way to monument valley, we stopped here with friends and kids, and found a very warming welcome followed by a good dinner. all of us had a great full plate, fajitas, navajo taco (a bit too oily though) chicken Cesar, salmon and kids had different pasta (they even accommodate us as we asked to change tomato to alfredo). We recommend this restaurant. read more

Delicious food right in your hotel, safe and away from the panhandlers. We got fajitas, which we're excellent. Surf and turf, also tasty. Fry bread was a revelation. Very courteous service. read more

This is a great restaurant that's located inside of the Hampton Inn. I've been there multiple times, and I keep returning because the ambiance is very warm and cozy. The service is great, and the food tastes good. Tonight, I had the green chili stew served with Navajo fry bread. It was flavorful and filling. I've had the black bean soup on a few occasions in the past, but they don't have it on their menu anymore. It was the best black bean soup I EVER had. I hope they bring it back... Apparently, they might have it as "soup of the day" sometime in the future, so get it if it's available! Although it's a bit pricier than other restaurants in the area, it's well worth it. read more

We were traveling through Arizona and we ate at this surprisingly good restaurant. They were packed and there were not enough staff working, so the service was slow. But this was more than compensated by the excellent food. I actually felt sorry for the staff because the Navajo staff were so nice to us. The chili was good, and the Navajo fried bread was awesome. Sitting next to us was a family from France and they also enjoyed the food. My tip: go there early before the crowd. Bring your IPad so you can upload your travel pictures while waiting for the food. read more

The place is actually the Hampton Inn and there is no sign outside to tell you that there is a restaurant in there so we drove past it a few times. The food was ok, maybe a little pricey for what you get but still decent quality. The staff was nice but slow service. There are not much selection in the area so other than fast food this was one of the better places. read more