Sedona locals have spoken. From a smokehouse that fires its pits every morning on AZ-89A to a Sonoran-style cantina that has earned best margarita and best taco recognition from visitors and locals alike, the city’s top food and drink destinations earned their community awards through real votes on Voted Number One. This guide breaks down every winner across the Food & Drink categories, ranked by vote count, so you know exactly where to eat next in Sedona.
Here’s what you’ll find:
- The top-voted BBQ restaurant and steakhouse in Sedona, both won by the same smokehouse
- The beloved breakfast and brunch spot locals fuel up at before hitting the red rock trails
- An Argentine grill and seafood market that has earned Best Burger recognition year after year since 2017
- The family-owned Mexican restaurant that brought Mexico City flavors to the Verde Valley
- A Sonoran-style cantina on AZ-179 recognized by the community for its margaritas, tacos, and happy hour
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Sedona Food & Drink Voted Number One Winners
| Business | Category | Award | Address | Signature Offering |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Smokehouse | BBQ Restaurant | Diamond | 1405 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ | Wood-fired BBQ, hand-trimmed brisket, smoked meats |
| Stagecoach Smokehouse | Steakhouse | Diamond | 1405 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ | In-house cut steaks, craft cocktails, live music |
| Miley’s Cafe | Breakfast/Brunch Spot | Diamond | 7000 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ | American breakfast with Southwestern-style brunch |
| Dellepiane Burger | Burger Restaurant | Diamond | 7000 AZ-179 C-106, Sedona, AZ | Argentine-inspired craft burgers, grass-fed beef |
| Dellepiane Seafood | Seafood Restaurant | Diamond | 7000 AZ-179 C-106, Sedona, AZ | Fresh seafood market and Argentine grill |
| Tortas de Fuego | Mexican Restaurant | Diamond | 1630 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ | Authentic Mexican tortas, tacos, and churros |
| Javelina Cantina | Mexican Restaurant | Gold | 671 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ | Sonoran-style Mexican food, tequila bar, best margaritas |
Best BBQ Restaurant & Best Steakhouse: Stagecoach Smokehouse
The most-voted Food & Drink winner in Sedona, Stagecoach Smokehouse earned Diamond Awards in two categories: Best BBQ Restaurant with 12 votes and Best Steakhouse with 9 votes. No other business in this batch earned more total community recognition. The reason is straightforward: Chef Jonathan and the Stagecoach team fire up the pits every single morning, trim each brisket by hand, and cut steaks in-house, letting time and technique carry the flavor rather than shortcuts.
Located at 1405 AZ-89A in Sedona, the Smokehouse combines bold American BBQ with a lively country atmosphere, craft cocktails, local beers, and regular live music. The menu spans wood-fired steaks, smoked meats, creative appetizers, and hearty burgers, with weekend brunch options on Saturdays and Sundays for those who want smoked chicken or beef brisket before noon. The venue also handles private events, corporate gatherings, and large group celebrations with indoor and outdoor spaces and a dedicated on-site events team.
| Award | Diamond – Best BBQ Restaurant (12 votes) + Best Steakhouse (9 votes) |
| Signature Menu | Hand-trimmed brisket, wood-fired steaks, smoked meats, craft burgers, creative appetizers |
| Weekend Brunch | Saturday and Sunday: smoked chicken and beef brisket brunch items |
| Drinks | Craft cocktails, local beers, full bar |
| Live Music | Regular live music events |
| Private Events | Available for corporate, wedding, birthday, and full buyout events |
| Atmosphere | Lively indoor and outdoor patio, country music backdrop |
| Hours | Mon 4pm-9pm; check website for full weekly hours |
| Location | 1405 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 |
| Phone | (928) 496-7463 |
| Online | stagecoachsmokehouse.com |
Best Breakfast/Brunch Spot: Miley’s Cafe
Miley’s Cafe earned its Diamond Award for Best Breakfast/Brunch Spot with 10 community votes, making it the second most-voted winner in Sedona’s Food & Drink batch. Located at 7000 AZ-179 in the Village of Oak Creek, just minutes from Bell Rock, Miley’s is the go-to stop for locals and visitors fueling up before a red rock hike or winding down after one. The cafe is open seven days a week from 6:30am to 3:00 pm, and the kitchen runs on fresh ingredients from open to close.
The menu covers the full range of morning dining: traditional American breakfasts sit alongside Southwestern-style favorites like green chile burritos, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros. Homemade hash browns, homemade gravy, banana French toast, and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls keep regulars coming back. Miley’s is operated by the Fuego Group family, who bring 15 years of restaurant experience to every plate, and the cafe offers online ordering for those who want to skip the wait. A small but creative bar menu with mimosas, margaritas, and micheladas rounds out the experience for those ready to start their vacation days early.
| Award | Diamond – Best Breakfast/Brunch Spot |
| Ownership | Family-owned, operated by the Fuego Group |
| Signature Dishes | Green chile burritos, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, banana French toast, cinnamon rolls, homemade hash browns |
| Drinks | Mimosas, margaritas, micheladas, iced drinks |
| Hours | 7 days a week, 6:30am-3:00pm |
| Ordering | Dine-in and online ordering for pickup |
| Catering | Available by inquiry |
| Great For | Pre-hike breakfast, family brunch, post-adventure lunch |
| Location | 7000 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351 (Village of Oak Creek) |
| Phone | (928) 284-4123 |
| Online | mileyscafe.com |
Best Burger Restaurant & Best Seafood Restaurant: Dellepiane
Dellepiane earned Diamond Awards in two categories: Best Burger Restaurant with 6 votes and Best Seafood Restaurant with 3 votes, and added a Platinum Award for Best Steakhouse. Founded in 2017 as a humble burger-and-empanada joint in the Village of Oak Creek, Dellepiane spent its first five years building a loyal following and winning Best Burger year after year across Sedona. As demand grew, so did the vision: the restaurant has since evolved into a full Argentine grill, seafood market, and burger bar at The Collective Plaza.
Today, Dellepiane’s menu draws on the bold, fire-driven culinary traditions of Argentina alongside the freshness of coastal seafood and the craft that made the burgers famous. Grass-fed Argentine steaks, paella, milanesa, fresh fish, and an Impossible Vegan Burger share the menu, ensuring there is something for every guest. The signature empanadas live on just 70 feet away at Willy’s Empanada House, a sister concept that keeps the original tradition alive. Open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, Dellepiane is a reliable lunch and dinner destination for both residents and Sedona visitors exploring the Village of Oak Creek.
| Award | Diamond – Best Burger Restaurant (6 votes) + Best Seafood Restaurant (3 votes); Platinum – Best Steakhouse |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Concept | Argentine grill, seafood market, and craft burger bar |
| Signature Menu | Grass-fed Argentine steaks, craft burgers, fresh seafood, paella, milanesa, Impossible Vegan Burger |
| Best Burger Recognition | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 |
| Empanadas | Now served at Willy’s Empanada House, 70 feet from the restaurant |
| Hours | Daily 11am-9pm |
| Ordering | Dine-in and online ordering available |
| Location | 7000 AZ-179, Suite C-106, Sedona, AZ 86351 (The Collective Plaza, Village of Oak Creek) |
| Phone | (928) 862-4129 |
| Online | dellepianeburger.com |
Best Mexican Restaurant: Tortas de Fuego
Tortas de Fuego earned its Diamond Award for Best Mexican Restaurant and a Platinum Award in the same category, making it the most recognized Mexican food destination in Sedona’s community vote. The story behind the restaurant runs deep: the Sanchez-Jimenez family arrived from Mexico City in 1990 with a vision of bringing authentic Mexican flavors to the American Southwest. Decades of work, determination, and a commitment to real ingredients gave rise to Tortas de Fuego, which now operates three locations across the Sedona Verde Valley.
The Sedona locations sit at 1630 AZ-89A in West Sedona and 6657 AZ-179 in the Village of Oak Creek, with a third in Cottonwood. The menu stays true to its origins: tortas, tacos, quesadillas, fish tacos, and churros with fried ice cream stand out as customer favorites across locations. Vegetarian options are available, prices are accessible, and the kitchen’s focus on freshness and authenticity shows up in every order. Catering is available from all three locations, and online ordering makes it easy to grab a meal before or after time on the trails.
| Award | Diamond + Platinum – Best Mexican Restaurant |
| Founded By | The Sanchez-Jimenez family, from Mexico City |
| Arrived in Arizona | 1990 |
| Signature Menu | Tortas, tacos, quesadillas, fish tacos, churros with fried ice cream |
| Dietary Options | Vegetarian options available |
| Locations | West Sedona (1630 AZ-89A) + Village of Oak Creek (6657 AZ-179) + Cottonwood |
| Ordering | Dine-in, online ordering, and catering available |
| Great For | Authentic Mexican lunch or dinner, post-hike fuel, family meals |
| Online | tortasdefuegosedona.com |
Gold Award – Best Mexican Restaurant: Javelina Cantina
Javelina Cantina earned the Gold Award for Best Mexican Restaurant in Sedona, adding community recognition to a list of accolades that already includes TripAdvisor’s voted best Mexican food, best happy hour, best tacos, and best margaritas in Sedona. Located at 671 AZ-179 in the Hillside Sedona Shopping Center, the cantina specializes in Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine prepared fresh and made to order, with only the finest cuts of meat and seafood going into each dish.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily from 11 am, with a happy hour running from 3 pm to 6 pm every day. The tequila bar is a destination in its own right, and the patio seating with canyon views sets Javelina Cantina apart as a spot where the setting matches the food. Catering, takeout, and group menus are available, making it a flexible choice for both casual visits and larger occasions.
| Award | Gold – Best Mexican Restaurant |
| Cuisine | Sonoran-style Mexican food |
| Known For | Best margaritas, best tacos, best happy hour (TripAdvisor) |
| Tequila Bar | World-class tequila selection |
| Happy Hour | 3pm-6pm daily |
| Hours | Mon-Sun, 11am-8:45pm |
| Dining | Patio seating with canyon views, indoor dining |
| Also Offers | Catering, takeout, group menus |
| Location | 671 AZ-179, Hillside Sedona Shopping Center, Sedona, AZ 86336 |
| Phone | (928) 282-1313 |
| Online | javelinacantinasedona.com |
Conclusion
Sedona’s Food & Drink award winners cover every appetite and occasion, whether you’re looking for slow-smoked BBQ and wood-fired steaks on AZ-89A, a fresh Southwestern breakfast before hitting the trails, an Argentine-inspired burger or seafood plate in the Village of Oak Creek, authentic Mexican tortas and tacos rooted in Mexico City tradition, or a Sonoran-style cantina with canyon views and a world-class tequila bar.
Stagecoach Smokehouse leads the pack as Sedona’s most-voted winner, earning Diamond recognition in both BBQ and Steakhouse with a kitchen that starts from scratch every morning. Miley’s Cafe brings consistent, fresh, family-owned breakfast and brunch to the gateway of Sedona seven days a week. Dellepiane earns Diamond in two categories and Platinum in a third, built on nearly a decade of award-winning burgers and an evolved Argentine grill concept. Tortas de Fuego earned both Diamond and Platinum recognition for Mexican food rooted in a three-decade family legacy. And Javelina Cantina rounds out the group with a Gold Award and a Sonoran-style menu that has made it one of Sedona’s most recognized dining destinations.
These five businesses earned their recognition from the people who know Sedona best: the locals who vote with both their appetite and their loyalty.
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Sources:
- Stagecoach Smokehouse official website: stagecoachsmokehouse.com
- Miley’s Cafe official website: mileyscafe.com
- Dellepiane official website: dellepianeburger.com
- Tortas de Fuego official website: tortasdefuegosedona.com
- Javelina Cantina official website: javelinacantinasedona.com
- Voted Number One community voting data: votednumberone.com