Award-Winning Elote Café Moving to New Location in Sedona
Opening in April, this new freestanding location is just a mile-and-a-half down the road, and will serve as a launchpad for Chef Smedstad's future.
(PRESS RELEASE) The award-winning Elote Café restaurant is finding a new Sedona home in a freestanding, 4,800 square foot building at 350 Jordan Road, only 1.5 miles from the original location. Wall-to-wall renovations will be done to the existing 1960s era building to give it the authentic Elote Café feel. Seating approximately 130 people, customers can look forward to a large patio that doubles as a waiting area and hangout area, plenty of on-site parking, hand-hammered copper tables custom made in Mexico, and a new state-of-the-art kitchen that will cook the same flavorful dishes diners have come to love over the years. Chef/owner, Jeff Smedstad's bold regional ingredients and traditional Mexican recipes with a creative twist unite to create some of the best food in the Southwest. Fan favorite dishes include the Smoked Pork Cheeks, Elote, and Pastel de Elote.
The last day of service at Elote Café's current location will be February 22, 2020 before moving to the all-new location in April 2020. The new restaurant has an all-star team of designers, including Don Carstens, Navin Pathangay, and Eric Brandt, who are bringing to life a beautiful, custom space that reflects the surrounding Sedona style.
Executive chef and owner Jeff Smedstad is excited to bring the same personality and life of Elote Café to a brand new location with more space and expanded equipment. "After 13 years I feel the time is right for Elote to evolve and grow and this move has given me even more appreciation for the cuisine we create as well as a deeper appreciation of where I work and live," says Smedstad. "I am excited to really put my stamp on the new property and make Elote even better!"
When: Elote Café will be opening its new location in early April 2020. Current location will be open through Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Where: Elote Café - New Location
350 Jordan Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-203-0105, www.elotecafe.com
Facebook: @elotecafesedona; Instagram: @jeffsmedstad