Rusted Cactus by Xetava — Restaurant in Ivins

Xetava - a word unknown by the human race since before written languages existed. For centuries this word has both haunted and enlightened us as a species, inspiring our curiosity and allowing us to raise to new heights. Now, in 2023, the ultimate peak of our civilization has been reached on this pale, blue dot we call Earth. And it sits alone to the northwest of the colorful, xeriscaped city of St. George. San Jorge, for short. To express delight in this culinary experience would not be enough. Xetava imparts to us common folk an elation largely unfelt by human hearts. When you are served food and drink at Xetava, you become paralyzed, as it were, with a feeling of profound euphoria. Like the scene from Get Out where he gets hypnotized, except it's great. Coming out to the high desert, most people assume they'll spend their time gazing upwards at the red majesty in Zion or Bryce. But if you can push past those and make it to the unpopulated outskirts of St. George, Xetava will change that experience. It is not you who gazes up at God's majestic creations, it is your food. It is not you who searches for a cocktail-fountain in a government-run national park, it is your server at Xetava, who always finds just what you need. It is not you who wonders where you'll get your next meal on the overcrowded main street of Springdale, it is Xetava who wonders when YOU will walk through their doors so that they can focus all attention on you.

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Maybe I shouldn’t give this place the⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review it deserves. If I do, too many people might find the hidden gem that it is. I’ve been here half a dozen times since it’s grand opening—each time consistent with excellent and friendly service, next level food, and being from California, the wine list is respectable!! One of my best friends was visiting this past weekend, so my husband and I treated her, she wants to move here just because of this bar and restaurant🍷and for the street corn quesadillas! Omg they were fantastic. I had the Angry Mussels and would definitely again! We had 3 other tapas on the menu and I assure the reader ALL DELISH! The scratch kitchen never disappoints.

Whether you sit inside or outside on the beautiful patio, you will 💗this bar.

Hopefully when more great reviews come in—and they will—I won’t have to wait for a table… but I can guarantee you, it’s...

Just when we thought visiting Xetava Cafe in Kayenta couldn’t get any better, it did! A couple of months ago they expanded and opened the Xetava Bar & Kitchen. The bar has amazing selection of beers, wines and cocktails. While you are enjoying your favorite beverage, you can select from the tapas menu and sample some of the newly created pairings. We enjoyed The Thai Shrimp Nacho’s, Street Corn Quesadillas, Tuna Tataki and Pan Seared Crab Cakes They were expertly prepared and presented and have become our new favorites. With its great selection of drinks and food, served by an outstanding staff we will...