Nataaní Nez — Restaurant in Shiprock Agency

5 STARS!

Just left this restaurant and we will be back!

BTW - Nataani is “Strong Warrior” Nez is “Tall.” (It should be good cook! Ha ha ha!) So it is tall, strong warrior.

If you can get Zoey as your server! So attentive and helpful. She was patient with all our question and a couple of changes due to dietary needs. She also has plenty of good humor!

Restaurant is clean. (Restrooms were spotless!)

Got here too late for the Buffet, but took a peek and want to try that sometime! (11a to 3p.)

2 of us ordered the Navajo Taco and 2 of us ordered the BBQ Beef Rib meal. Both were extremely delicious!

They have the biggest Fry Bread I have ever seen. Just a bit bigger than a vinyl record. (33 1/3rd size!)

Beans were well seasoned and hot! (Oven hot). Salsa was a bit spicy for those who ordered the Navajo Tacos, so a little dab went a long way! The flavor of the salsa was great.

Of course the beef ribs - we were amazing! Couldn’t pick them up when served - still too hot! Broccoli was steamed just right, not to tough and not mush! (I hate mushy broccoli.) Mashed potatoes and brown gravy just slid down with so much yummy flavor!

Sorry I didn’t take any pics! Highly recommend...

There was definitely plenty of parking and the area was clean. There are a few different businesses there but the restaurant was easy to find. I was greeted as soon as I entered and asked if I was dining in or there for takeout by a friendly hostess. I was also informed I could wait inside or out in the car while the food was prepared which would be ready in approximately twenty-five minutes. There were plenty of seats and local paintings adorning the walls so I chose to wait inside. It was a pleasant atmosphere. The servers had good repertoire and communication. I did have to wait about forty-five minutes though. The food was well-proportioned and tasty. Plasticware and napkins were provided and I was on my way. It was my first visit but I plan to explore the menu more during future visits. It was a refreshing change as there are mostly fast-food...

Really big portions. Great prices. Attentive staff. I feel like it has the potential to be really good but my Navajo taco was soggy and lacked flavor. The vegetable medley (broccoli, carrots, cabbage, zucchini) was drenched in butter yet was bland as well. My daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese and corn on the cob. My son didn’t like the mashed potatoes. Maybe it was just a bad day for flavor all around? PS... The restrooms are quite far away from the actual restaurant so I wouldn’t wait until your...