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Name: Cameron Trading Post
Address: 466 N Hwy 89, Cameron, AZ, 86020
Telephone: (877) 608-3491
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.68

Cameron Trading Post

466 N Hwy 89, Cameron, AZ, 86020

(877) 608-3491
Store is closed

Cameron Trading Post Menu

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g

Big Buford® 230g

Bacon Buford® 255g

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g

Checkerburger® 170g

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g

Cheese Double Cheese 190g

Chili Cheeseburger 135g

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g

Double Decker 215g

Rallyburger® 170g

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g

Smokehouse Buford® 265g

Triple Cheeseburger 250g

Healthy Meal suggestions for

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 570, Saturated Fat (ms) : 6, Calories: 280, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 9, Calories: 370, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 1340, Saturated Fat (ms) : 20, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 6 ]

Big Buford® 230g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1090, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 570, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Buford® 255g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1510, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 680, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 1310, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 660, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 490, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 930, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 580, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 35, Sodium (s): 1230, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 630, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 1030, Saturated Fat (ms) : 25, Calories: 740, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 34, Sodium (s): 1360, Saturated Fat (ms) : 28, Calories: 790, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Checkerburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Cheese Double Cheese 190g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1140, Saturated Fat (ms) : 17, Calories: 510, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Chili Cheeseburger 135g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 620, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 760, Saturated Fat (ms) : 14, Calories: 460, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Decker 215g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 720, Saturated Fat (ms) : 13, Calories: 480, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Rallyburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Triple Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 1450, Saturated Fat (ms) : 23, Calories: 690, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Healthy Meal suggestions for CheckersRally

Burgers

Smokehouse Buford® 265g [ Sodium (s): 1610, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 15 ]

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Shirley N.

This was a rest stop after we departed from the east side entrance of the Grand Canyon on our organized bus tour road trip. Cameron Trading Post has a hotel, restaurant, and a couple of shops. There's a gallery containing works from Navajo artisans including Navajo weaved rugs. According to our tour guide, the garden behind the hotel was started by the original founder wife - Mabel. Amazing to see what she was able to cultivate out in the desert as some of her original plants are still thriving. We walked through both the standard gift shop and the high end artisan gallery. My daughter purchased some western inspired items. 10% discount if you're part of a bus tour.
(3)
Will B.

The food is decent but not great. I had the Navajo tacos which was pretty good but was short on the meat. My GF had the cheeseburger which was ok but nothing to write home about. The service was so-so and it took forever to get the check when we were ready to go. All in all its a ok place to stop if you are hungry and can't wait until Page or Flagstaff depending on which way you are going.
(3)
Craig S.

If you are from Arizona or in the four corners area this would be on my bucket list. If you are visiting the Grand Canyon, come out though Cameron and eat here. This is our second visit and I made a point to be coming through this area at lunch time. You enter the restaurant through a large souvenir store. This place also had a motel where we stayed several years ago and it was a pleasant stay. Any how. The restaurant is the back of the trading post. There are two entrances. The dining room is very formal looking with everything neat, orderly, very crisp and clean. There are indian rugs on the wall and indian paintings and artifacts decorating the room. I have eaten at some very expensive places that did not look near as good as this dinning room. The waiters, people bussing the tables, hostess are very professional, helpful, and courteous. Now the food. I don't remember everything on the menu but I am sure you can look it up on line. I got the green chili stew and my wife got the Navajo beef stew. Both were excellent choices. They come with a large indian fry bread with honey and butter. ( I am on a low carb diet by choice and this day I chose this day to not be on that diet.) I really wanted to get the Navajo taco but they are huge and I had to waste food. If you go I would suggest splitting the taco with someone. There is plenty for two people. Most of the foods have a southwest or Indian flavor. I know of no place you can get food like they serve here. It is a real treat. Put it on your list if you are traveling through the area. If you live within 100 miles and have not eaten there.....Why?
(5)
Cameron H.

The fry bread alone is worth the trip. Fry bread and salt, good. Fry bread and honey, great. It came with the stew. The Green Chili Stew was boring. A bit spicy, I like spicy. Needed salt, it's on the table. MyLove had a fry bread tostada thing. Lots of meal. The stew is missing something, fat I think. I immediately wanted to put butter in it. Our server was efficient but not interested in chatting. Unobtrusive is the word. Very nice view. Picturesque dining room, nice art. The trading post is great. A plethora of region appropriate stuff made by indigenous personnel.
(3)
Siva M.

(+): gift shop w/native art (seriously amazing selection of jewelry, clothes, art, etc), reasonable gift shop prices, hotel rooms are clean and spacious, easy access to Grand Canyon, Navajo tacos w/frybread in their restaurant (-): terrible shower pressure, there's literally nothing else in Cameron so make sure you plan your stay around gift shop and restaurant hours (0): a great stay near the GC! Would highly recommend
(4)
Ashley J.

The ambiance is fun but the food was no good. I love Navajo Tacos and have never been disappointed before. I was excited by the menu description including green chili sauce. They were bad. The fry bread was too oily and crispy. The toppings were bland. The only thing that looked promising was the crispy bun on the hamburger. Won't be stopping here again.
(2)
Krizia L.

This review is for the store and the restaurant. This place is really cool to visit! Has a huge sign and plenty of parking. When you walk in, it is a nice store and towards the back is the restaurant. First the restaurant! Very warm and charming place. It felt like i was walking into a winter log cabin with a fire place in the middle. On the walls hung the Navajo Indian rugs. We were greeted and seated right away for a table for 7. I was with a tour group to the grand canyon and our guide highly suggested we eat lunch here. Looking at the menu, their prices are a little bit on the $12+ side i should say for the good dishes. Their most popular dish that our tour guide raves about is the Navajo Indian taco. It literally had taco toppings with beans lettuce tomatoes and beef but on their specially famous "fry bread". It looked good but I'm not a fan of vegetables so our waitress Brenda suggested the Navajo hot beef which came with sliced roast beef on their famous fry bread with gravy and sautÃ©ed onions. When our dishes came, omg they were the size of our plates like a small pizza. Boy did mine smell good. I will never forget the first time i took a bite out of my Navajo dish, the most delicious combination ever!!! I will say it, heaven in your mouth! I feel so proud to have ordered this dish. That gravy on fry bread was out of this world. This dish will hold a special place in my heart. What does it taste like? Like a meat funnel cake but not sweet. If you're a meat and fried foods lover, order this . My fellow tour group ordered also the cactus milkshake. When i asked what it taste like, he said like cactus lol but they said it was good. everybody else ordered the Navajo taco and they said it was good. I don't know if it was because we were a large group that they automatically charged a tip to the bill but whatever. They do separate bills, a plus! Now, the store. Wonderful! Clean and really had Navajo Indian cultural items like pots, sculptures, dream catchers, bow and arrows, jewelry and their most famous the Navajo Indian rug. Their rugs are known to be sold to senators and high status people that one of their rugs was sold for $40,000. Yup you read that right. It's because their rugs are made of wool and hand woven. The cheapest rug was like $80. I wanted to buy something hand crafted by them like a blanket bag or scarf but the only hand crafted items are the rugs and scarves which sold for $50. The bags that had Indian designs were nice but they were made in Ecuador so i ended up not buying anything. It is said that they might do bargaining but the farthest negotiating i got was like 10% off lol. Honestly, this is a must visit place. Cool fact is that this area is contracted with the government that the only people allowed to work here are Navajo Indians. They are very beautiful and nice! Great culture! Highly recommend and will come back!
(5)
Loresa B.

This is a real treat if you're into native American jewelry and gifts. We passed by here and couldn't stop on our way to Arizona. But on the way back to Utah we made it a destination. I was so happy we did. We are at the restaurant. I had a yummy hamburger on a wheat bun and my fiancÃ© had a traditional Navajo taco. We had an excellent view from our table of the red rock.
(4)
Sal M.

Used the gas pump to refuel and pick up some snacks before driving into Grand Canyon South Rim They also have a larger building with more selections but we just fueled and grabbed cold drinks from the gas station store. Very convenient along the highway.
(4)
Lauren Jeanne G.

I was just day dreaming about some Navajo fry bread with beef stew from the Cameron Trading post, and decided to peek in and read some of their recent yelp reviews. I was shocked to see that after well over a decade of dining here, I had yet to review it. It is yummy! Go eat here, unless you are on a diet. You can get lettuce anywhere, but why waster your time on that over here? When on the Rez, act like a Native, and eat good food, made by happy people. the dining room is sunny with a view of a pretty cool drainage/mini canyon. The staff are friendly, and I have never noticed anything but clear settings and bathrooms on every trip. That has always surprised me, since this is indeed a tourist stop. They also have a hotel, a little grocery store, a nice selection of wool yarns for weaving, tons of Navajo rugs and other native crafts, the usual touristy kids stuff like sheriff badges, and delicious fudge. Darn it! I am really far away at the moment, and am missing the food from here.
(5)
Chris E.

A more interesting place than Tusayan to stay for a Grand Canyon jumpoff. Motel & RV 1 Bed 2 Beds Suite Bed Suite Beds Jan - Feb $59+ tax $69 + tax $99 + tax $129 + tax March - Apr $79+ tax $89 + tax $129 + tax $159 + tax May - Oct $99 + tax $109 + tax $149 + tax $179 + tax Nov - Dec $69 + $79 + $129 + $159 + RV Nightly $25 + Weekly$105 + Month $350 +
(4)
Charles H.

Stopped in here for lunch at the end of our Grand Canyon trip. We spent the morning at the Desert View Watchtower. The historic Cameron Trading Post was only about 1/2 hour away. It opened in 1916! After weaving our way through a dizzying array of Indian crafts, we made it to the restaurant in back. There are nice views from many of the tables. Service was very pleasant. $2.50 for an ice tea was top dollar, but food portions are generous. If you take away nothing else from this review, remember the Navajo Taco! Pretty much everyone got one. It's like a tostada on top of Indian fry bread, which is basically a pizza-sized donut: heavy, but tasty! It reminded me that I need to put more green chilis on things! Rather than ordering two $10.99 "minis," my wife and I split a full size $12.99 veggie, which was still plenty of food and there was no split charge. Don't let your kids sample the cactus candy. The small box is $10!!! Check the general store area on your way out. Apparently there is still some traditional "trading" going on. It was cool to see the traditional craft supplies including yarn, beads and silver wire.
(4)
Stephanie F.

We love this place so much that we stopped for lunch twice in the same weekend! Once on the way to Monument Valley and once on the way back through home. All three of us ordered the Navajo stew both times and all three of us absolutely loved it both times! Make sure you get cinnamon and powdered sugar and honey for your fry bread (which comes with it) because that makes an excellent dessert!! Can't wait til we get back!
(5)
Lee J.

If you are coming to the Grand Canyon from Page it's a nice place to stay. Rooms are a bit dated, but ours was very clean. Dinner and breakfast were above average with very nice staff.
(4)
Joanne M.

Wow! The Navajo tacos are better than I remembered. The dining room is absolutely beautiful...the handmade rugs and decorations enhance your dining experience here. The staff is so kind and helpful, they are friendly and the food is so very very good! I was happy to see that the motel and the restaurant/trading post have been expanded upon. Its so nice to know that this business is growing, my first visit here was in the 90's...I would not skip this trading post or restaurant if you plan on visiting the area. If you want a motel recommendation...book it NOW!
(5)
Don T.

I describe this place as the Native American Marcy's! Jewelry, pottery, tapestry... they got it! There is even a talented weever on the premises producing custom items. Amazing! And of course we dined in the elegant attached restaurant, enjoying an authentic Navajo Taco! Delicious!
(5)
Mika C.

Vegetarian taco is DELISH. Tasty refried beans! Salsa is bomb.com (spicy!) Navajo tacos are huge- can definitely be shared.
(4)
M T.

Silly me, I thought the Grand Canyon was the item on the bucket list... But it was this restaurant's fry-bread (come hungry)... Great little pit stop with very friendly service. Gets 4 not 5 as I think I make better chili... Which I would think wouldn't I.
(4)
Liz J.

I have to say that the sandwiches here were great! We four people tried four sandwiches and all of them were wonderful. I'm from Texas, so I ordered their daily special----a Texas style sandwichfor only 7.99 + tax. Quite a deal! Besides, the inside decorations were navajo style, very special!
(4)
Tim H.

We stopped here on the way back from Page to eat. The food was good and the service was absolutely great. Around noon on a Sunday we were seated right away, and in less than a minute somone was there to take our drink orders and throughout the rest of the meal we were well cared for by about 3 different people who kept checking to make sure we had everything we needed. We really felt like we were guests in their home. We walked around the grounds a little just to let the kids burn off some steam and even the maintenance workers had smiles and were very friendly. Inside the gallery the girl working was happy to explain some of the art without trying to sell me on it. What started as a stop for food ended up becoming a nice memory from our weekend getaway.
(5)
Barbara S.

Even with the road construction...Definitely worth the stop. ..great food..fry bread is outstanding. Typical arts and crafts for sale but a nicer selection than most places
(4)
Allen C.

For those entering or leaving the Grand Canyon through the Desert View entrance, this is a decent place to stop for food or gas. The store itself is pretty much a bunch of souvenirs so I didn't bother checking that out. I went straight for the restaurant, which wasn't all too crowded. It still took a few minutes to get seated though because the staff doesn't seem to pay attention to people walking into the restaurant area. I didn't have any service problems while actually in the restaurant because my server was pretty good. I tried the Navajo burger, which is just a burger with fry bread. You have to pay for the cheese though (as with all the other burgers here). The burger itself was nothing special but the fry bread is an interesting touch, and the sauce they include on the side makes a good addition as well. You pay by taking your bill to the cashier on the way out rather than at your table. I guess with the number of Asian tourist groups who stop by here, people seemed to think I was a foreigner. The cashier at the end tried saying random Chinese phrases to me. Uhh, I'm American, dude. You read my name out loud on my credit card and heard me speak unaccented English. -__-
(3)
Selina C.

Sanitation is highly questionable here. The wafting outhouse odors greet you when you enter the fine dining establishment. Napkins with hair, utensils speckled with dried food, and soap bubbles floating in the water should have warned us of the mediocrity of the food. After the dreadful 40 minute wait we finally received our meals. Avoid the highly disappointing salads. The liver and onions had super dry burned onions. And the wrap is not worth its value. It was also hard to stomach the food when seeing the serving people have food encrusted on their shirts.
(1)
Amy J.

Reviewing the hotel and restaurant. My husband and I were driving cross country moving from Michigan to California and we didn't really plan where we were going to stay. After driving through Utah all day checking out the Arches and such we finally made it into northern Arizona, where there is not a lot going on. We finally saw the Cameron Trading Post and got their last room! The trading post portion does seem like everything was made in China and cheap but they have great customer service. The hotel room was a little dated but well maintained and clean. The next morning we got breakfast in their beautiful restaurant. It has a great view and the food was delicious. We couldn't leave the desert without trying a navajo taco, so we got the breakfast version (just put an egg on top). It was BOMB! Definitely recommend it. I could eat that all day everyday, but it was so huge I only ended up eating about a quarter of it. Definitely big enough to share.
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Hillary M.

A great half-way stop between Flagstaff and Page/Antelope Valley. I'd definitely recommend the 'indian taco' on frybread - it was so huge we took half home for dinner. Service was nice. It's definitely part of a big tourist stop - lots of souvenirs of all kinds/prices. We had as much fun looking at the other tourists - people from all over the world.
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Chelsea W.

First time staying overnight here. It was delightful. Rooms are clean and quiet. We were lucky to have a view overlooking the Little River Gorge north. Balcony was pleasant for resting after a ten mile hike along west rim of Grand Canyon to Hermits rest. The shower was awesome ! I don't have that much water pressure at home, great after the long day. The trading post has decent food , you're not going to find gourmet, just good solid food. You'll be surrounded by some spectacular Navajo weavings. People are friendly and there is also a market for snacks but no alcohol. Closest place to get that is a little market just up the road 8 miles next to Anasazi Inn. There is a gallery across from the market and restaurant that has museum quality pieces of Native American art. Don't miss it! If you need a place to stay in area this is the one to book
(5)
Chris F.

If you want a dinning experience that requires you explain to the waiter that the dish called "Meat and Potatoes" comes with potatoes included and isn't an additional side dish, then this place is for you.
(5)
Heather N.

Made a stop here on the way to the grand canyon. Not really sure why there are SO many great reviews on this place. It was pretty much what I expected it to be. Touristy stuff for touristy people. I mean....there were SOME authentic locally made items- but a TON of imported china garbage with Arizona written on it with marker (hate that) We ate at the restaurant after browsing- and the food was so so. I was really excited to try the Navajo taco- and was really disappointed by it. The meat wasn't seasoned so the whole thing ended up very bland. It had a lot of potential, but I only hate about 1/3 of it and tossed the rest. My husband got the roast beef and mashed potatoes and said his was pretty bland as well. I would only recommend this stop if you have a LOT of extra time to waste and are looking for some souvenirs to bring home. Just make sure to flip it over and see where it was made first!
(2)
Becky O.

We stopped here on the way to the Grand Canyon and were impressed. Driving up rt 89 most of the businesses appeared to be abandoned so we were despairing of finding a place for lunch. Saw the signs and did a quick yelp check and we decided to stop. The view was spectacular from the restaurant and as we were waiting for our food we checked the motel rates and found out they were pretty reasonable. I would consider staying here if I came up again. A bus load of seniors arrived just before us, so it took a little while to be served, but the service was friendly and polite. I got the Navajo Taco and my husband got the Navajo burger - both served on Navajo Fry Bread- and both were delicious with generous portions. Recommend!
(4)
Derrick Z.

we ate at the restaurant only on 11-10-14 around 6:00 pm. when you walk into the trading post the restaurant is located in the back of the store. we waited only a couple minutes to be sat. our server did an okay job. i think that she made more of an effort to assist the tourist than the local customers. lol. if you like fire coming out of both ends then order the chips and salsa. no joke this stuff was hot for us. so chips and ranch tasted good for the time being. i ordered the navajo burger and it was good. the server actually asked how i wanted my meat cooked! kinda cool. the fries were average. my navajo burger was a little over priced. my wife ordered and shared a navajo taco with the boys. she said the beans were good. the beef tasted different and the frybread was heavy. she enjoyed her navajo taco but definitely not worth $13. we had a great time dining here. it was our first time ever! i grew up in the area since 1980 and it was my first time eating at the trading post restaurant. our meal before tip was $43. there are a lot of items on the menu that i wouldn't mind trying. i would go back again.
(4)
Laura A.

Restaurant review - 4 stars. Hotel review - 2.7 stars Trading post review - 3 stars We arrived at this hotel after a very long day of traveling. It did seem like an oasis in the desert. The staff was not very welcoming. At all. Seemed like an imposition to check us in and answer our questions. Our room was comfortable and seemed clean, but the wifi was very bad and cell reception was even worse. Since cell reception is so bad in Cameron, good wifi would have been much appreciated. Very few TV channels and staticky. It was a good value and it gave us a clean place to spend the night. The restaurant was very good, and the dining room is absolutely beautiful. We had both dinner and breakfast there.
(3)
T G.

Stayed one night in hotel after the day at the grand canyon. Booked online through their site. Prices were reasonable. Views were amazing. Rooms were clean and nicely decorated. I will definitely recommend this place to everyone!
(5)
Jennifer G.

We ordered the Navajo taco an green chile stew. Both were amazing. The green chile stew had great flavor and the fry bread with it was delicious. The navajo taco was pretty hard to beat. It was soft and pillowy and crisp.
(4)
Jason F.

I stopped by here this past September with my fiance for breakfast while driving through one morning. If you have ever been out this way, you know that there is not much around and so a stop here is almost a must. Whenever we first arrived we had a hard time finding the restaurant. Finally we asked a cashier who was nice enough to point us to the back where it was located. The inside of the restaurant was interesting as there were plenty of Najavo items all around including a huge number of rugs for sale. For breakfast I went with the Cameron Continental Special which was an OJ, coffee and golden fry bread. The fry bread was good and reminded me quite a bit of a funnel cake. As a matter of a fact I even put some powdered sugar and honey on it while eating it. The coffee was decent and the OJ was, well, OJ as you can't really mess that up. Overall it was a solid breakfast and I was happy to have finally tried some fry bread. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. It's not like you have too much of a choice but I would even if I did.
(4)
Aaron A.

This is a review of the restaurant, which has no need of repeat business. We were with a tour group. We had to sit with all of them, lame. The service was spotty at best. One person in our party didn't get her food until the rest of us were nearly finished. The food was OK, the vegetables in Arizona are nice. I had a fish sandwich and fries which I guess was a stupid choice because everything was from the freezer and kind of old tasting. My wife's taco salad was better. You pay at the counter. Because we were seated with the tour group they added and 18% gratuity to my check. When I got to the counter they solicited me for another tip. When I pointed out that they had already charged me a gratuity she was "so surprised". Go over your bill before you pay. The property had some interesting elements. Stone walkways and tables and fountains. There were some cute dogs playing in the grass out front. I would never go back here, but it doesn't matter. The dining room will be full of tourists until the Grand Canyon is privatized and turned into a landfill.
(2)
Moozhan T.

The food here is simply not good. It just isn't. But you're in Arizona, and close to a tourist attraction which apparently means a lot of bland food for lack of competition. I'm giving this place three stars for all the souvenirs and crafts and such that this place has. We had bean and bacon soup, and a mini navajo taco. the bean and bacon soup was alright tasting but very very very thin for a bean soup. the navajo taco was very obviously fried in old rancid oil with bland tasteless toppings; outrageous. Go here if you have to. I don't recommend the food here.
(3)
Jean G.

PROS * Easy to spot with billboards 5 miles ahead of this destination * Plenty of parking for large & small vehicles, RVs, buses, etc. * A VAST assortment of merchandise!!!! We purchased 2 silver bracelets, 2 geodes, and a knife - all beautiful, high quality and priced lower than we expected. We shopped, but did not dine or stay in their hotel. There is also a post office on premises.
(5)
Ed J.

Awesome shopping, cool hotel and great food. While the waitstaff is a bit taciturn, the food is good, plentiful, and hot. Loved the maashed potatoes (Yukon Golds) and the fry bread. Folks in our party had salads (fresh), entrees (plentiful and well prepared) and dessert (yum!). Price was right...all in all, a pleasurable dining experience!
(4)
Skate K.

An excellent place to stay while exploring the beauty of the Grand Canyon. The service is polite and efficient. The room is kind of small, but has character and really you only sleep in there anyway. The room had a coffee maker which was a nice touch (hello Bellagio! Learn from these guys!). The restaurant is open for dinner only as far as I remember but you can always pick up a few food items in the store on premises. The craft and arts store has some cute items, saw better prices on the same items in another place, but of well...We really enjoyed the dinner. I especially recommend their Navajo beef stew and fried chicken. I would not advise getting their burrito or tacos - really nothing special. They do not sell or serve alcohol on premises. They had some non-alcoholic beer in the restaurant though. All and all we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
(5)
Brent M.

One of my favorite meals in the Southwest. It's an unassuming spot outside of the less trafficked entrance to the grand canyon, and it is an automatic stop for me whenever I find myself in the area. Nestled in the back of the historic trading post it's a great place to get out of the winter cold or the summer heat. The place can be a little hectic in the summer with tour buses unloading their charges all over the place but it's a great place regardless. What really make the place special aside from the giant Navajo rug and view of the desert landscape is the Navajo Fry Bread. Deliciously chewy, fried and plate sized, it is featured in several of their dishes and I definitely miss it when I'm back home. The Navajo stew is a light beef stew with a side of fry bread great on a cold winter day. The Navajo taco is a piece of fry bread piled with ground beef and all the fixings definitely enough for two people. My favorite though is the Navajo Hot Beef; fry bread topped with roast beef, onions and brown gravy with a whole roasted chile. It just says the southwest to me, red rocks and open roads.
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Dan L.

we stop here once or twice a year. mainly to stretch and get something to drink. I've eaten here three times. meh. we reserved a second story room one time and were given a ground room floor by a rude desk fleck. we won't stay here again. it really bothers me that some of the stuff they sell is made in India
(2)
Kevin W.

Clean, Clean, Clean! Will definetly come back when we are passing through....
(4)
M P.

Found this via Yelp and it was definitely worth the stop. Not many options out here, but this was a definite find. Service was excellent, food was very good and portions were huge!
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a g.

This place (the store) is shady. The sales person, Linda F. did not put some of our paid items: jewelry from our sale in our bag. We returned to our hotel after a long drive and called right away to let them know. Upon calling, they confirmed and claimed that the items would be sent to us. The items were not sent to us and we called to speak with a manager about our missing items and the "shipping dept." claimed that they would get back to us with an update on our things but Nobody called and the items were never received. We spent $123. in that store- and I feel badly about it. My son hand picked a very special piece of jewelery to remember our vacation- paid for it and never got it, and my husband also choose a piece of jewelery, paid for it but never got it. I would not recommend this place, and if you do perhaps go there-- watch your cashier to make certain that they place ALL your items in your bag because they will not be accountable for their mistakes.
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Lexie A.

I tried the popular Navajo taco. It was OK. I mean fried dough topped with iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, Beens and a tiny amount of groud beef tasted pretty OK. I wasn't satisfied. The chips and salsa that were included with my friend's food were good. Although it was said that the chips were regular ones like you get fr the supermarket, I didn't mind. I was hungry and the salsa had the perfect kick. We were passing trough on our way to the Grand Canyon i doubt we'd eat here again.
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Robbie H.

A tradition to visit this place, not for the curios, but the restaurant that serves Navajo tacos. It is a scone-like fry bread cover with a pinto bean taco fixings. I send many here to experience it themselves
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Stephen Y.

Friendly staff and decent food but ***no alcohol***. The mini Navajo tacos are good, and they are giant. Nobody needs more than a "mini." The fry bread is delectable. All of the food is soft. The Navajo beef stew is mediocre - way too much beef, and it isn't very good. Bland. Worth a stop if you're in the area and need to eat.
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Paul D.

Very fun place to stay. It looks like a utility knife of a place to stay with everything they had to offer. In our case, food, gas, lodging, and souvenirs. The view of the canyon is nice if you're not from the area, and the garden area is nicely done and peaceful. The room itself is rustic, but not shabby or sad. It fits the environment and setting well. We were very comfortable and slept very well. If they just re-did the bath and showerheads, it would probably pick things up just that little bit. The food is great. We had both dinner and breakfast, and both were excellent. Very reasonably priced and good portions. Anything with the Navaho bread is a must. The gift shop is quite large and well stocked. If you're looking for something to take along from your trip, you're likely to find it there. The staff at every part of the post was very nice, and very helpful.
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Katherine P.

This is actually a 3.5 for an overall review since we both ate and slept here two nights...first, the whole place is wonderfully, accidentally (on purpose?) quirky! Lots of history here, and they retain much of that history. Outside grounds could stand to be spruced up a bit without losing it's ambience. Built in 1916, even the 'newer' additions are rustic! Check in a breeze, room was a one bedroom suite. Two queens, and a pull-out in front room. Beds and pull-out were mighty uncomfortable. Only three pillows a piece. (4 people, each likes 2 pillows: bad math). Dressing area, with a SINK! in bedroom. Lucky, cause bathroom sink wasn't working...cute kitchenette, but no plates, silverware,etc. and, only two coffee mugs? I got an extra for our third coffee drinker. Didn't use maid service as only there two nights, but rooms were clean-looking upon arrival. Restaurant...had dinner first night- they don't serve any alcohol, but we travel prepared...chicken fried steak; gravy is packaged and salty, steak from any distributer. Fried chicken was okay according to daughter. Potato soup came straight from a can. Fry bread was good, like a large, more filling sopapilla. Breakfast next day was more fresh, but red chile sauce again came from a package. I had the warrior that comes in a tortilla, but I switched that with a dry bread and. OMG. That's how to do it. Just scrape off the red chile sauce. French toast w/ crm cheese and prickly pear jelly is interesting combination. Almost too sweet against the savory crm cheese. Huge portions. Service is great. Employees show pride in effort. Store is fun to look around. Some real finds. Most everything is mass-produced, but if you look hard, you may find a treasure or two. Would stay again, but probably not eat in restaurant.
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Jeremy G.

I'm giving this a relative five stars: This isn't the Four Seasons by any stretch, but the rooms are huge, clean and comfortable, the view off the balcony is beautiful, and the garden is a stunning hidden gem. We took a walk by the canyon at sunrise, then grabbed a light breakfast from the store and ate sitting in the garden, on the stone benches next to the fountains and fireplaces, watching the birds. The restaurant is fine if a little over-priced and the store is a bit of a tourist trap (although they have everything you could possibly need, taking the "trading post" tradition seriously), but the room prices are incredibly reasonable for what you get. Probably skip the restaurant & store if you're just passing by, but if you need a place to spend the night near the Grand Canyon, I couldn't recommend this more highly.
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Brad F.

Food was ok. Taco was very filling and I also got the chilli which I didn't care for. Staff was very friendly. Will get the beef stew next time
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Amelia M.

This place has a great selection of artifacts and gifts. This review is based on their food. The service and food were average. My boyfriend had their navajo tacos and I ordered the green chili. Although I did like the chili, it had too many potatoes, at least two whole potatoes in my bowl of soup. The only authentic thing on the menu was the fry-bread. It's basically just bread deep fried. It was interesting but not that awesome. The navajo tacos were just chili, beans, cheese, and lettuce. Not that awesome either. So overall, this is probably the only place to eat around the area.
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Heather C.

While I've never stayed overnight here, I have dined on fry bread many a time in my life. Their mini Navajo taco is anything but mini. But after having it a dozen times and always wishing I had plain fry bread (the chili beans on it taste canned), I finally wised up this last time and ordered the green chili stew, served with fry bread on the side. I had plenty of this puffy, crispy yet doughy, golden brown bread from heaven for dipping in my chili, with plenty left to douse in honey after my meal. As for the green chili, it's okay. Too many non-edible pork parts in it. But it's really just a side dish to the fry bread for me. As for the trading post itself, it's large with every tourist trinket you can imagine, and some pretty cool, albeit very overpriced Native American art and rugs. Bathrooms are generally clean, so good rest stop, too!
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Aly P.

First, the restaurant: We had nachos and a Navajo Taco. The service was very friendly and quick. The prices were a little high, but probably quite a bit lower than in Grand Canyon National Park. The nachos were good but didn't have sour crÃ¨me or too many other toppings. The Navajo Taco was plenty for two people. We also stayed at the motel. The room was large, clean, and quiet. We stayed there one night when visiting the Grand Canyon. I liked the motel, but it was a bit too far to stay when visiting the park. The staff was very friendly.
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Damon T.

This is really the only place to eat before you enter the Grand Canyon from the east entrance. I got myself the famous Navajo Tacos. Was it great, no, but fun to eat after driving all day and it will fill you up. I do have to recommend the cactus milkshake...very good.
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Trevor C.

I stopped here on my way home with my family. This place is a tourist place with a really good restaurant in the back. My wife and I had the Navajo Tacos. She knew well enough to order the smaller one but she still had some leftover. I had the full size taco and barely managed to eat half of it. It made a very nice lunch the next day, even cold. The hot sauce they give you on the side was also quite good. I really debated whether or not to use it since the main dish was full of flavor and didn't lack anything. It ended up being more useful the next day when I had my remnants for lunch. The cost was reasonable and the ability to shop after the meal was actually a nice touch. I wouldn't consider us tourists since we weren't going to the canyon or anyplace like that, simply trying to eat a meal on our drive back home. Even so, this place is definitely a must stop.
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Pamela W.

The restaurant at the Cameron Trading Post is a must-stop-here spot for a delicious fry bread meal following an active and eventful day through the Grand Canyon. As other Yelpers have stated, the Navajo Fry Bread Taco is HUGE, so split it or order the mini (also split-able for kids). It is wonderful! Atmosphere is reminiscent of the wild west with walls decorated in beautiful hand-crafted rugs that cover carved built-ins and a stunning aluminum ceiling. Attached trading post contains all manner of souvenir, including many authentic Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and other Native American wares. Go and try it!
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Chris D.

Cameron Trading Post is located on a Navajo Indian Reservation. The trading post itself was established in 1916. It's filled with all sorts of art, crafts, jewelry, blankets, etc from many different Indian tribes. They have your touristy made in China stuff too, but majority of this place is authentic stuff which is clearly marked what tribe made it. Prices were surprisingly great and since the property is on a reservation the tax is only 5%. After our grand canyon tour we stopped here before heading back to our hotel. We bought an awesome lamp made from Arizona rock and it was half the price of the art galleries in Sedona. We also bought a painted vase. There was also a cool restaurant and market which I wish we would of visited since I saw some folks eating some awesome looking fry bread that smelled so good! It's touristy yes... but check it out. Some great deals and cheap tax!
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K J.

Look around and enjoy the native art on the walls. The wood furniture appears to have been built just to display rugs. The restaurant servers are very friendly. The food is quite good. This isn't a gourmet restaurant, it's really good road food. For me, no point in getting anything but the fry bread. the Navajo taco is topped with tasty ground meat and bean chile. The French dip is good too. Make sure to look around the Rug Room at the back of the store, for more authentic art than the rest of the store. If you're a knitter or crocheter, look at the many colored wool yarns hanging from beams at the cash register in the convenience store part of the store. Local sheep wool, but processed and dyed elsewhere. good low prices on the skeins.
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Kristy N.

If you blink, you will miss this place! And trust me, you DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS PLACE!!! OMG OMG - you have never had a Navajo taco i.e. Indian Fry Bread taco until you have had one from here. Seriously. This is THE place for the best fry bread tacos you will ever eat in your life. All others pale in comparison - the county/state fair will never be the same in your eyes again after you have tried one of these tacos. Any time I am in the vicinity (Flagstaff) I drive the 2 hours to come to this place! If you are going to the Grand Canyon, plan your day accordingly in order to eat at this restaurant! The servings are huge, the food is awesome and the restaurant is clean, friendly staff and decorated with antiques.
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Steve M.

Great food, clean restrooms and rest stop. The only negative item I might add was in trying to pay the restaurant tab. Our waitress disappeared and it was like pulling teeth to locate her in order to obtain the bill. I also recommend the Navaho museum located to the right of the main entrance of trading post. Very informative.
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Donalee E.

Surprisingly lush location on the edge of the Little Colorado river. The gift shop is gigantic with some treasures hidden among the kitch. Beautiful rugs. The restraurant is a large open area with lovely art displayed around the large dark antique wood furnishings. The food was as authentic as I've ever had. The portions HUGE. Consider even splitting the "small" Indian taco. We especially enjoyed the pork stew. A fry bread could be split 4 ways and still have some left! That and endless coffee and fresh ice tea makes for a nice halfway point of a long drive to refresh and recharge. Don't drive past this place!
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Karen L.

This place has TOURIST TRAP written all over. Bleck! I ate here during a road trip with my brother and friends through all the canyons this past December. I was so dissatisfied with the food and even more so with the service. We had just finished admiring the Grand Canyon and next on our itinerary was the Horseshoe Bend (if you haven't been I highly suggest checking it out!), on the outskirts of the Glen Canyon. We didn't really know how to get there so we stopped by the visitor center real quick and asked them. The lady showed us how to get there but before we took off, she made sure to tell us to stop by the Cameron Trading Post. Inside, she said there was a restaurant and that the Navajo Tacos there were to die for. Do you smell that? That's the smell of a tourist trap. I should've known better but it was lunch time, and the night before we had been talking about tacos so everyone was on board. I had no idea what a Navajo taco was, but it's pretty much just a ginormous open-faced taco made of fry bread topped with chili and all the normal fixings you would expect on a taco sans the green chilies maybe (see picture). Menu price for this artery clogger is $12.99. What you find out half an hour of horrible service later is that they automatically include their own insanely high tip on the bill. At the end of the day, I wasn't impressed with how huge the portions were because I felt like I was paying for it through this included tip. The taco was edible, but the fry bread was really greasy and with heavy toppings like chili, this dish will really weigh you down after a few bites. Not ideal for road tripping if you ask me! Now, my brother and I also decided to order the beef stew. First off, stewed beef shouldn't be anything short of tender in my opinion. Well this beef was so tough I got tired of chewing it at some point, very unappetizing. As if that wasn't bad enough as I was about to try a spoonful of the stew, lo and behold there was a chunk of plastic smiling back at me! Here's the deal, I'm pretty darn forgiving about things like plastic or even hair in my food. Look, you're working in closed quarters, it's frantic back in the kitchen, it happens. I prefer that it didn't, but every once in a blue moon it happens. No big deal, but what I have a problem with is when management doesn't respond properly. I flagged down our server and she gave me the dirtiest look when I told her, as if I had strategically planted the plastic myself or something. She took it back and I asked to speak with the manager. The manager came out and hardly apologized and didn't even offer us a new bowl or our money back. I had to demand not to have to pay for it. Then we sat there for at least fifteen minutes waiting for our bill. I got so tired of waiting that I got up and walked over to our server who finally decided to tell me that customers pay up front. It was such a horrible experience. I recommend you stay clear of this place by all means!
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Jill C.

This was a stop on a day tour I took. We weren't there to eat or stay, just to browse the gift shop. They gift shop was quite expansive and included a variety of items from the kitchy touristy to authentic Native American. If you're visiting the area, I would say it's worth a stop if you're looking for art/souvenirs.
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Carina B.

Based on some online recommendations we decided to stop here before heading into the grand canyon. We experienced both the shop and the restaurant. First: The shop One word: expensive. The selection was large, but there wasn't much I was willing to pull my wallet out for. We did buy some small souvenirs like stickers for our gear box and bracelets for our daughters, but anything Native American related was more than I was willing to pay. While, you may find a good selection, I think the road side vendors and those at some of the scenic stops offer more competitive prices. Second: The restaurant Meh. I would have a difficult time believing this is representative of authentic Navajo food. We ordered the Navajo taco and the hot beef taco, I have had Indian tacos at a pow-wow once as a kid, I don't know if it was my unrefined palate or whether it was legitimately more flavorful, but I believe these tacos are bland, westernized and not worth the trip back. I think the fry bread it came on was good, but the rest of the ingredients were generic and probably canned as another reviewer suggested. Our service was good, it wasn't too busy when we arrived, the portion sizes are very large, I could have easily shared my meal. Overall the place was clean, service was friendly, it is a shame the shop is so over priced and the restaurant was so bland. I think this place has potential, but for now I'll pass.
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Mike N.

This place's location hurts a bit, being one mile north of the Grand Canyon turnoff, but it's worth the extra time to get there. My daughter's first impression was that this place looked creepy from the outside. Yes, it is old, but the inside is certainly welcoming. The gift shop is huge and expansive. There are multiple areas selling everything from authentic Native American gear to t shirts and food and drink. It reminds me of Wall Drug, but on a much smaller scale. If you are in the area and want to do some one stop shopping and don't really care about price, this is a great choice. In general, you could find equal quality items at better price if you were willing and able to explore, which is part of the adventure for me. Can't really comment on more than the gift shop.
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Denny B.

Quiet, clean, large room for under $100 (AAA rate). Lower other times of the year. Great location right at the east end of Grand Canyon and directly on the north south highway that will take you to the rest of Arizona. Nicely decorated in a Hopi style. Big private, patio outside our room to watch the sunset over the canyon. NICE TOWELS. Dual vanity. Don't stay at the canyon, stay here. Better food, friendlier staff and more souvenirs to buy. The Navajo taco will take you down. If you haven't had one before, now is the time to change your life and have one. Maybe the mini to start. I have had better Navajo tacos on the reservation at Window Rock, but that is another State away from here.
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Icarian H.

Excellent stop. Get the mini Navajo taco and save the two dollars (unless you're gearing up for an eating contest?). The "mini" fills up an entire plate if you are wondering. Check the pop prices before ordering-I'd advise water. Think "taco salad variation" on fry bread if you don't know what these tacos are. We actually had extremely quick and good service unlike a few others on here. Clean and kid friendly tourist oasis / trap. ;)
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Stefan L.

5 Stars for Authentic Native American Indian items and the Back Room 5 Stars for clean restrooms (very important) 2 Stars for the tourist trap feeling As a real trading post that has gone very commercialized, the Cameron Trading Post has been here forever. First visited the place in 1969 where there were counters of traded silver and turquoise jewelry. There was a room where the locals would hang out and look at us tourist and have a good laugh. I've been back several times over the years and of course things have changed. The trade items were few and pricey and of course there were lots of tourist items. But the real treat is the back room that houses all the authentic Indian made rugs and other items. A woman was working the loom patiently batting down each thread and glad that the art of fine rug making is still there. I looked and touched as many rugs as I could and appreciate the fine craft of these rugs. This room alone is worth coming here. Didn't buy anything this time . . . still can't afford it! Of course, you are escorted around the showroom but I touched everything and took my sweet time. Nice people too. Tourist trap? Most definitely but it's a great stop to get out of the car and stretch the legs. The restrooms are clean (Hooray!). I've never eaten at the restaurant or stayed at the hotel so I can't comment on that. But I did use my 5% coupon on a few t-shirts!
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Tam F.

I am having a hard time giving this place 3 stars but I am. There is a huge gift shop full of all sorts of native wares from blankets to pottery to jewelry and all sorts of touristy stuff like aprons and oven mitts. We stopped here with the family on our way to the Grand Canyon for lunch because everyone raved about the Navajo Tacos. This is not a place for real foodies, but a place where you can have a rest, eat some food and have a drink. It is mainly a convenience type of stop and a touristy one at that. We were a family of 9 and had to sit at separate tables. We ordered small Navajo tacos and split them and they were huge. Sadly, they weren't as good as my husband or MIL remembered them being and I literally took only one bite. The fried bread tasted a little stale to and the taco stuff aside from the grated cheese was pretty much bland. Aside from the gift shop, there is an area to buy milk and drinks and even lunchmeat and bread as it is the primary place for the folks staying in the area to stop. I was lucky enough to score a bag of Peanut M&M's and a Snapple for the rest of our trip up to the Canyon.
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Paul S.

This place is amazing in the middle of NOWHERE! Except that it is located at the backdoor to the Grand Canyon and that is why it exists. I loved the Indian bread - which is fried and looks like an elephant ear. We had a burger and it was tiny compared to the fried bread that made its bun. Go with the beef stew - it is filling and tasty.
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RAY s.

======================== . It is a good motel and place to eat on the east side of the Grand Canyon. Great souvenier shop and gallery of local artists. Museum quality pieces in the gallery is a must see. . Food is good in the restaurant---we had dinner an
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S S.

This is a review for the restaurant portion. We ordered Novajo Taco and Rosted Beef on Fried Bread. Our goal was to try Novajo Taco since we heard a lot about that on our trip to Grand Canyon. Obviously it is something new and worth trying at least once. Other than the novelty factor probably there is not much to it. It is chilly, beans, lettuce, cheese (a lot of it), jalapeno etc served on a flat fried bread (I will include a picture of it). If you are a tourist, probably there is not much else in the menu to try out here. Here is a story about the flat bread ( whatscookingamerica.net/â€¦ ) Outside of the restaurant it is a Native American novelty store. Did not spend a lot of time looking at things there. Whatever I looked I thought they are a bit overpriced.
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Jenifer S.

yes, the Navaho Stew (beef, carrot, onions, celery and amazing broth) is worth having and served with Navaho bread (big fried puffy thing served with honey), it's a huge meal. Menu also has other types of items such as a cod fish burger with huge bun, 2 large slices of tomato and a mountain of potato chips. The decor is awesome -- stamped unpainted tin ceiling is unique, as are the woolen wall hangings and other niknax. The service people are very helpful too. Restaurant is in back of the trading post store so shopping for Indian theme items is a great way to digest dinner!
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Lily K.

Even though my breakfast dining in another location was amazing, I was quite disappointed that I'd eaten so close to visiting the trading post. The Navajo Tacos have major word of mouth power, but we were so stuffed that we couldn't eat one. The other point of this review is for the post portion. It's divided into two parts. One part features your typical touristy stuff, but the other (larger) part features some amazing art. Especially enjoyed the jewelry selection. Real sterling silver and stones that were quality rather than crap selling for as much at other places. Definitely would visit again...if not for art then to finally indulge in one of those tacos to see what on earth everyone is talking about!
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Santah H.

I have ALWAYS been taken care of here. Did you hear me? ALWAYS!!!
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Peter K.

I guess this is a crappy flea market that sells wares at inflated prices. When you're in the middle of nowhere, you have no choice. In the back of the trading post is the restaurant. The decor of the restaurant was very tacky and the service was slow, but the servers were kind. The food alone is a travesty. The mini taco was far from mini. While the dry bread was interesting, it was covered with lettuce, beans and cheese. There was little ground beef, if any. The fish burger was absolute garbage; it was a minuscule freezer burned fish patty. The McDonald's filet-o-fish is absolutely heavenly compared to this. Don't go here. If you're visiting the Grand Canyon, you may need to fast for the day. IFHTP 1
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Mike K.

Thank you guys all looks good
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Jodi J.

We stumbled upon this place while coming home from the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately, I think I would have just about anything else besides our actual meal. We ordered the Navajo taco; the green chili stew and the children's chicken fingers. The positives: like many have said, the portions are huge, even the child's portions are very large, my 11-year old son didn't finish his plate (and most of the time he seems 'bottomless'). The chicken strips and fries were good...but I would expect that, they were pre-processed, but not over cooked and juicy. The fries were standard restaurant fries, nothing fabulous, but not bad either. The service was decent, they had two servers, one for drinks and the other for food. They seemed to be on top of everything. Also, when I asked our server what she would recommend, she quickly pointed out three dishes that were not the most expensive. I liked the quickness in this response and felt the options were genuine. We opted to split the green chili stew and the navajo taco. The negatives: NO FLAVOR. The stew tasted just like green chili's and that is about it; the chili on the taco had no flavor, only pinto beans. The salsa was HOT, that is it. Even the fry bread seemed, well bland. The price wasn't bad, inline with what I would expect for a tourist stop. Overall - I would not recommend this restuarant if you like flavorful food, but rather if you want the novalty of this trading post experience and willing to sacrifrice a good meal (or you didn't pack a lunch)...keeping in mind, this is the ONLY restaurant for hours!
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Bony K.

***Review of their shopping place and restaurant*** Come here on your way LEAVING the Grand Canyon if you're looking for something to purchase whether it be something touristy or non-touristy (we found my husband a masculine looking apron here). This place is huge and has a wide selection, I would not stay here since from the looks of it's in the middle of almost no where. We came here for lunch recommended by our Arizona relative and ordered the fry bread dishes which were anything that stated "Navajo" whether it be your taco or buns for the hamburger. The food was huge, but the quality was so-so for my taco, since I felt it was just a pile of beans, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, however their salsa was pretty good, but only a miniscule of ground meat.
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Johnny A.

This place is literally in the middle of nowhere and is great! Stopped by on the way down from the Grand Canyon for a quick bite. Did not disappoint at all. The dining room behind the massive gift store is just amazing! It feels like being in the old wild west. Was hoping Doc Holliday would walk in any minute! As for the food, the have a good menu, but what they fail to tell you is that the portions are massive! The Navajo Taco, while delicious, can easily feed a family of 5! After repeated attempts I was only able to put a slight dent in it.
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Ray W.

Drove approximately an hour from the Grand Canyon just to eat here cause I had eaten here some years ago. It's a good pave in the middle of nowhere and their Navajo fry bread is a must. In particular, when u just buy the side of fry bread they give u packets of honey to go along with it and it adds a perfect touch to the fried bread...think honey and biscuits. My girlfriend and I shared the famous Navajo tacos and it wad plenty for the both of us. It's good, but I think they try to pack so many toppings on top of the fried bread that they don't concentrate on how it tastes. My girlfriend thought it was a little bland once u got past the bread, cheese, and beans. Still, if you've never had it before it's worth sharing it with another person (or two).
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Jason B.

I spent the night here just last night. The room we had was very spacious. By very spacious, I mean that we had a room with 2 queen beds for three people, and we could have fit at least 6 people in that room comfortably. The roll away cot was only an additional $5 fee. Dinner was great. I had the Navajo Burger (I highly recommend because the fry bread is amazing). My brother had the trout. My father had the fried chicken. We were all very satisfied with our meals. Breakfast was frankly even better. I had the breakfast burrito. It was great. The room was only $110 for the evening, which is pretty darn good for Memorial Day Weekend.
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Hylary L.

This is very much an oasis in the middle of the desert! My husband and I stopped here for dinner on our way out of the Grand Canyon while heading to Tuba City. We considered staying at the hotel here, but they were full for the night. We decided to stick around for a meal and weren't disappointed. The food was pretty tasty, lots of fry bread options. Being gluten-free, I stuck to the steak, but my husband's Navajo stew and fry bread looked delicious! I noticed a few other people who had ordered the Navajo taco...don't get that unless you're HUNGRY! The service was very attentive with lots of young, friendly people working there. We also checked out the store, but it was a bit pricey so we didn't end up getting anything. Overall, I would recommend a stop here if you're in the area. Friendly, clean and enjoyable.
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nam t.

Had the fried bread. Amazingly delicious! 8 curled toes.
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Kelly M.

Service was quick. Since this was the only restaurant for miles, we were happy with the choice. If you get the Navajo taco, get the mini, as the regular one is huge!!
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J. L.

We came for the Navajo tacos, which are gigantic (even a big eater can barely finish the "mini"--no joke) but fairly uninspired. The fry bread was good and freshly baked; the toppings seemed to be out of a can and were no more than what mama threw together from cans on taco night. But it was definitely comfort food and tasty enough in that context. The place is huge and definitely a tourist mill. Service was bumbiing and erratic from start to finish..
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Jon M.

the mini navajo taco was HUGE and really good. Place is kinda a tourist trap, but hey its a tourist trap, but a pretty nice one.
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Vicky T.

This was a pit stop along our tour of the Grand Canyon. They have tons of kachina dolls, pottery and other touristy items. This place is huge and there is a lot to take in. There is a woman who makes blankets in the back for folks to purchase/ check out how it is done. You get a mini discount if you are a part of a tour (5 or 10% depending on how much you buy). This place had some of the lowest prices when it came to kachina dolls (which have varied in price where ever i traveled in Az). It is a great place to stretch your legs and check out some of the replica items for sale.
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Jaime R.

My cousin, Danny (or as we call him "Gato"), recommended we stop by the old Cameron Trading Post for our very first ever Navajo Taco. The words of caution he did give us were to split one. And, if your not starving, by all means order a mini!!! We loved the setting, views and the interior of the Cameron Trading Post; especially the XL fireplace. Note, save some time to visit their garden after your meal. Price-Performance wise you will get your fill at Caemeron Trading Post, but if you have room, I'd suggest getting a couple of entrees for variety, as the Navajo Taco was good, but not great. This was a *A Chu-E Especial Numero Tres* by Jaime Rodriguez, Jr.
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Barbara B.

There are two review sites for this place on Yelp---it would be nice if they could be combined??? Anyway---our AAA representative highly recommended this place when we planned our trip from AZ to WA. We wanted to make a complete day trip to the Grand Canyon, then find a nearby spot to spend the night. Cameron was just the right distance away and the ONLY place for many miles in an otherwise beautiful but desolate landscape. We loved this place--the rooms are extremely clean, the restaurant served pretty good food (I had the small 'Navaho Taco' , vegetarian style which meant pinto beans instead of chili and my husband splurged on a delicious plate of liver and onions). The portions were very generous. The huge gift shop was filled with some kitsch and some surprisingly fine arts, particularly the Navaho rugs and pottery selections. There was a beautiful sunken garden which we didn't discover until just before we left, so we only had a quick peek. The art gallery, to my disappointment, was not open when we left in the morning. This is definitely the place to go if you need to stay somewhere while in the area.
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Enrique P.

This place is a hidden gem. The positive reviews here have already been written about the restaurant. In fact, it's an understatement. The food is absolutely awesome and plentiful. But the best asset of this place are the rooms. MOST DEFINITELY better than your budget motel room but at the same price. Wow factor! Clean. Modern. Did I say clean? Yes, clean. If you are driving through here, you MUST stop here. Eat here. Lodge here. Gift shop here. There's even a gas station and post office in the same parking lot. Long day at the Grand Canyon and you are starving? Eat here!
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Sean P.

Stopped in late last night and didn't expect to have a great dinner but it was at least open. All I can say is WOW it was so much more than our expectations! The fried bread is amazing and the wings were excellent! Our server was prompt and very attentive keeping our drinks filled and clearing our plates (quite a task with our party of 8). I wish more restaurants served great food and provided service like this! Excellent!
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lisa c.

There are three aspects of the Cameron Trading Post, all of them good. First: The "Trading Post" itself. Yes, the majority of it is tourist souvenir stuff, but if you look around there is quite a bit that isn't. The place is huge and is well-worth a wander around. The prices are reasonable compared to inside the Grand Canyon park and the service is very friendly. Second: The restaurant. It's great. No, not 5-star cuisine, but this is the middle of Arizona, not Beverly Hills. The food is plentiful, tasty and the dinners are *very* reasonably priced. Everyone has said it but it's true: Get the mini-taco. It's more than enough food. If there's one complaint to be made it's that all the meals are HUGE. But everything we ordered was great. From the fry-bread to the Navajo stew to the soup. The service couldn't have been friendlier and the spacious dining room features an authentic tin ceiling, a large stone fireplace (very welcome on the snowy nights we stayed there), and walls of wood wainscoting. Third, and not the least, the Lodge: As you drive north on 89 you pass through some rundown rural areas that may lead you to think twice about staying in the area. From the road the Trading Post itself may seem a giant pit stop for tourist knickknacks. Don't be fooled. The motel is very nice, the grounds are charming. We stayed in the Hopi Building, which had a large courtyard with stone paths and loads of trees. The two rooms we had were meticulously clean, the beds comfortable and plenty of room for our stuff. The bathtubs were somewhat dated but again, CLEAN. And all for the unbelievable price of $89 per room (in March). We stayed here in the off season and so had no problem getting a room. I'd say it's worth booking in advance to have a place to stay that is reasonably close to the Canyon. The drive into the park is about 45 minutes through some really lovely scenery.
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Monica E.

We had been reading about Navajo tacos, and found this spot on our drive from North to South Rim of Grand Canyon. Very touristy & kitschy, but fun. Mini Navajo taco was enough for grown men, very tasty. Our server was prompt & helpful. After lunch, we browsed the massive souvenir store to walk off our starch.
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Bethie G.

This is the place to take visitors, and that's what I do when I drive someone up to the canyon on occasion. On the last trip to the canyon, we drove back to Flagstaff the Cameron way, stopping for dinner. Navajo tacos are wonderful and it's the only reason we stop here. Bear in mind, these Navajo tacos are very Disneyland; they come with a lot of stuff on them, ridiculously loaded actually. Trust me, if you eat one of the regular Navajo tacos by yourself, you should get a t-shirt that says so. They are HUGE, so split one or get the mini. They start with a pizza sized fry bread, beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a side of awesome salsa. These are not tacos that you pick up and eat, you use a fork. They are messy, but really something to try. The service is always wonderful; they are friendly and fast. The atmosphere is nothing exciting, but there are beautiful rugs along the walls and the old bars. And the price is actually pretty cheap for the amount of food you get. A note on the gift shop, yes, there are overpriced items, what do you honestly expect? But if you do a little wandering, and pay attention, there is a special section that warrants a closer look. I'm not going to give away a secret, just pay attention.
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Tammy M.

This place is so hopping busy that there is no question about the freshness of the food. The Navajo Taco is ENORMOUS - get the small version unless it's your last supper. I've eaten it once and enjoyed the vegetarian version but I won't order it again just because fried bread is not on my diet.
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Jessica B.

When I was 18, my entire family packed up the van for a trip to Niagara Falls. I was sorely disappointed with the whole thing. I thought maybe I don't like nature. Or maybe I don't like wonders. Or maybe nature and wonders that were popular in the late 19th and early 20th century don't hold quite the same power as they did when seeing new things was a lot harder to do. So, a trip to the Grand Canyon held little appeal until numerous people told me it was well worth it. And it is. And Cameron Trading Post's hotel made a good trip even better. The room was huge, relatively inexpensive, and clean. The huge private balcony overlooked the nearby canyon. The trading post portion is disorientingly full of tchotchkes. They have a post office AND a small grocery. To top it all off, the restaurent was pretty good. The biscuits in the biscuits and gravy are clearly microwaved, but the potatoes, bacon, fry bread, etc etc, were great. Best bacon I've had in ages. And it's only another hour to the Grand Canyon. Which is amazing.
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Tom A.

What a great place to spend the night, great food in the restaurant, the hotel is very quaint, clean and comfortable. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Thank you to the very friendly staff.
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jp t.

We were driving from Grand Canyon (South) to monument valley late at night, and were looking for an inn (reasonably priced), to spend the night at. After Flagstaff, there was nothing for miles, and then should Cameron trading Post miraculously appear on the GPS. I called them and they said $66 for the night for a room for 2. When I went there, the late night security guard appeared from somewhere (At 12 AM), and offered a 1 bed-room for $57. I realize the low prices were because this was off-season (Dec); But still felt the room was a great value for money!
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Gissel G.

We dropped in on our way to Sedona from the North Rim. Considering that we were starving, the food still left much to be desired. Nonetheless, the roasted anaheim chils was a highlight, as well as the corn fry bread. You could share this thing with a friend and still feel satisfied. Our friend's omelette was good (Spanish) and the coffee was great, but I would return only for the fry bread. I regret not buying a bag of it to make at home (which they sell by the exit). Stay clear from the biscuits and gravy (terrible buscuits), French toast (bland) and pancakes (also, bland). They work at their own pace here, so don't be too rushed!
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Boo Boo L.

We went there late at night as a pit stop on our way home to CA. It's a good family fun restaurant with Native American decorations. I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup and it was homemade and okay. The Native Fry Bread was awesome. It's a pillow of huge bread that can serve four people. You get cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle over the top. The place was really inexpensive and had a friendly staff. The coffee was horrible though but it does the trick if you want a wake up call.
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Doug T.

The native American restaurant within the trading post has been known for Navajo Tacos for a long time. I first learned about them ten years ago while preparing for a rim to rim hike. The "regular" size comes on a large dinner plate with the fry bread on the bottom, a layer of beans, ground beef, some lettuce, couple slices of tomatoes and a lot of shredded yellow cheese. I didn't recall being able to finish it the last time so on a recent road trip ordered the mini Navajo Taco. It came on a slightly smaller plate but still an ample portion. The Navajo Taco taste is good but dense & very filling unlike a lighter fare of a chicken tostado at other restaurants where generally there is more lettuce and a thinner crust. The Mini Navajo Taco was also very messy with things falling off an overfilled plate. With all the cheese it is definitely not low cal. However, as a native American tradition it is certainly worth the experience. Next time I would like to order a micro mini Navajo Taco but didn't see it on the menu.
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aob a.

Very great for food, gift shop and hotel in one place that fantastic. Clean room and huge. Fast internet.
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Raven K.

Good stuff!! We had to be total tourists and try the Navajo Taco. Note: get the mini and share it with a friend. There was plenty to eat for the two of us plus enough for our 14 month old daughter. The fry bread was amazing and the pinto beans on top were very flavorful. We also got a piece of fry bread to go and snacked on it later in the day with butter and honey....yum!!! I could make a meal out of just that. Is the navajo taco gourmet foodie-food, no......but is it good, well-executed regional comfort food--definitely!! A must try if you are traveling to the G-Canyon!
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Dave W.

A trip through the Navajo reservation isn't complete without a taste of the Indian foods. At the top of the list is a Navajo Taco. Costing under 10$, this is as good as it gets. Locals from Flagstaff often make a trip to Cameron just for the tacos. A hint though: the Navajo taco is enormous. Try to split one with someone else. They'll do it gladly. If you can't split one, then try the small one. The navajo taco is native fry bread with chili, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, etc. on top with a good helping of cheese. We order ours with some sour cream which unfortunately is a prepacked packet. Also, another Indian treat is a navajo stew usually lamb. This is great also. Anyone who orders a burger and fries deserves what they get and they miss out on the richness of the Navajo culture. The place is best know for the best taco on the reservation. Enjoy!
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Duchess T.

This trading post is an all-in one tourist spot after visiting the Grand Canyon. I go there after every visit out to the canyons. They are open late, the food is hearty and plentiful, the service reminds me of the aunties in Hawaii, and it's good food. It's definitely not the French Laundry, but it shouldn't be. The decor fits the personality of the trading post and it makes me feel "comfortable" at the end of the day to eat, rest, and stretch my legs, before the trek back down to Flagstaff or Arizona and it's reasonably priced. If you want fancy, go to the El Tovar.
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Pam J.

This was a nice place to stay and eat and shop. We came here after a day at the Grand Canyon. Our room was nice and spacious and nice-looking, inside and out. We had dinner and the service was good and prompt and friendly. The next day we looked around the gallery, which was really interesting. There was just too much in the shopping area (including a lot of pseudo-Native American stuff made in China) so we sort of glossed over that part of it. The reception staff for the hotel were borderline unfriendly but I don't blame them (shrug - lots of ignorant a-holes pass through the area, I am sure).
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Sheldon M.

Looking for a decent dinner on our way from the grand canyon to Page AZ, I came across the cameron trading post on yelp. It was rated at 4.5 stars although only 4 reviews, i said yeah looks good. and this navajo taco everybody talks about, gotta try that. Boy was that a mistake. no idea why anybody likes this thing. aside from its size (about the size of 4 regular tacos), it's pretty bad. navajo taco is a large piece of frybread, which is like eating a doughnut so it's ok, lots of beans with a little bit of ground beef, topped with tons of lettuce and shredded cheese. aside from the frybread, its got no taste at all. has way too much lettuce cheese and beans and almost no beef. seriously, where's the beef!? ended up eating 3/4 of it since i was hungry and then gave up. and i never give up. others in my party had a grilled chicken sandwich, which I was told had no taste at all, a bowl of bean and bacon soup, not bad, and a bowl of green chili, also not bad but nothing special. the server was quite friendly, decor was rustic, and the store attached to it was charming though real expensive. if i were ever to go back, i'd just get chili and/ or a hamburger. navajo taco? no thanks.
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patty t.

This is definitely the place to stay when every hotel and motel around the ol' Grand Canyon is booked solid and it is in the middle of summer...and oops, even then you'll have to make a reservation a month in advance. In fact, that kinda downgrades the joint and I don't want to. Even if there are vacancies closer to the Canyon you might wanna stay here. The rooms are clean and the staff friendly. It is about 45 minutes to the Canyon and that 45 minutes is spent passing up epic scenery, the Little Colorado River Gorge, and Indian shack markets. I would definitely recommend stopping at the Little Colorado. The only sign that you'll see is something about a scenic overlook for it and it's worth the free gander. It's about a 5-10 minute bee line walk from the parking to the gorge and it's an eyeful of beauty. Back to the Cameron Trading Post: 1. The gift shop is a huge ol' tourist trap with moderate prices. 2. The hotel can get booked in the summer but it is a great alternative to the big chains circling the park. 3. The restaurant in the trading post is hella good. I will repeat what has been said, get the Mini Navajo Taco...I swear on my special things that it will fill you...unless you are somesort of half wildebeest half human hybrid that requires more food than the average person. Pour the spicy salsa on or request more green chilies for a hotter experience. And when you are thoroughly full... have some Indian Fry bread with honey. It's like an elephant ear, but better, with honey, and damnwell dreamy.
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Della C.

I will start by saying this review is only for the restaurant. The hotel is wonderful; the rooms are clean, big and comfortable. The restaurant is fairly clean, but the comparison ends there. We ordered the cheese crisp, a burger and kids chicken tenders. The cheese crisp was a limp tortilla wth some greasy, barely melted cheddar cheese on it. But at least they charged $8 for it. The burger was dry, with an unmelted square of american cheese on a stale bun. It was $10. The kids meal was $8!!!!!! For three prefab pieces of chicken. Toss in the $3 ice tea and we had a $30 meal that left us unsatisfied and headed to the general store to get a candy bar. Blech. Add in lackluster service and it was just a gem of a dining experience.
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Shane S.

Truly awful! Four of us for lunch and no one happy. Chili with Navajo bread. Wait staff said homemade but absolutely was not. Tasted like it came from a can and was made to go farther by adding more beans. Navajo bread had a spoiled oil poured over the top. Inedible and more than a little scary. Club sandwich had thick bacon that had laid around for a while and stale toasted bread. $13 vegetarian quesadilla was the best thing there and only because it tasted ok for an olive sandwich. $13, really? Walked out feeling completely ripped off and not a fan of this Indian village. There was absolutely no pride in what they served. The staff was very nice and very efficient.
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Andrew K.

A local Navajo jewelry merchant sent me to this cute little tourist trap in the middle of nowhere. We ate at the restaurant, which had a scenic overlook and was surprisingly busy for the time of day. The prices on the menu varied wildly - from $6 for chips and salsa to $7.99 for a veal cutlet, baked potato, salad, and bread. They had a lot of options of things on fry bread. I opted for the fry bread taco, which was HUGE. Share it. The bread was good; the toppings could have used more flavor. My friend found a little hair in her's. I know, sort of gross, but the service was really attentive (despite the waiter's miseducation regarding local cell phone service).
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Happy Mama M.

Way overpriced. There is better stuff if you stop at the small places on the highway and buy directly from the artists. This place is good in that they have a HUGE selection but honestly, it isnt great. On the plus side, there is good food and a post office there too.
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Amish S.

Good Stuff. Typical tourist stop, recommended by one of the Park Rangers, he also said to try the Navajo Taco's. But, we had the chili burgers in the restaurant and my, oh my, was it good and big. We shopped for a bit, got some Navajo jewelry and obligatory Peace Pipe. It's a pretty good sized place, with lots of "Departments" to wander through. Lunch and shopping was an hour and a half event.
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Marion R.

Seriously, this was an oasis. We drove from Springdale / Zion National Park down to Tusayan and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in one day. I kept telling the kids we'd stop "soon" for lunch. There was NO WHERE to stop. When the town of Cameron approached I told my husband we were stopping for lunch, I didn't care if it was at a gas station. We saw signs for the Trading Post and were absolutely delighted that it had a huge restaurant and massive, fun gift shop. Absolutely worth the stop. The food was good (try the Indian Fry Bread!) The kids had a BLT and we had open faced turkey sandwiches (with mashed potatoes and gravy.) Sure, the prices weren't dirt cheap, but so what. Supply and demand, baby! This part of Arizona is short on supply of decent places to stop. It was also a good cultural experience as it's on an Indian Reservation. Trust me, it's very nice and worth your time for sure.
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Aubrey M.

great place to stop and eat next to the Grand Canyon... we ate, shopped and walked around for a good 2 hours... it was quite the awesome indeed! they have a nice little garden to get you out of the wind in the fall... the shop was.. well... a large curio shop, but we got prickly pear cactus jelly there... have yet to try it... but you can get that anywhere... the food was good... i was starving, and the burger that i got filled me right up... i snacked on families frybread... mmmm... get the frybread... do yourself a favor... get the frybread! service was very good, and it was a pleasant stop on our trip... glad my grandparents found it!!!
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Address : 466 N Hwy 89
Cameron, AZ, 86020
Phone (877) 608-3491
Website https://www.camerontradingpost.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :7:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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