Mariposa

Mariposa is a Latin-Fusion grill in Sedona, AZ from Chef Lisa Dahl that is perched atop a scenic bluff surrounded by red rock canyons. 13-foot tall gates are flanked by four fire-wok butterfly globes that guide guests to the entrance of the terrace that surrounds the 23-foot tall floor-to-ceiling windows of the main dining room.

We chose to eat here for our last night in Sedona.  We ordered prickly pear margaritas - one made with mezcal for Keith, and then various tapas to share.

The Portobello Empanadas were savory with buttery dough, but could have used more filling.

The Ceviche de Camarones - Ecuadorian-style gulf shrimp ceviche with tostada chips, was our least favorite because the sauce was purely cocktail sauce.  The Pulpo Parrilla - grilled Spanish octopus served with garbanzo puree, fennel slaw, and olive tapenade - had a smokiness that was pleasing and not overly charred.

Lastly, Keith wanted a little more meat so he ordered the Gaucho Plate featuring Beeler’s all-natural chorizo-link sausage, Spanish butter beans with house focaccia.

Overall, we were a bit underwhelmed with the food but the service and interior design of the restaurant still made for a pleasurable evening.

Total Rating: 3.83

Food: 3.5, Price: 3.5, Service: 4.5, Ambience: 5, Accessibility: 5