Just west of St. George, the red cliffs of Ivins frame an easy local outing in the Kayenta Art Village. Two neighboring restaurants at 815 Coyote Gulch Court make it possible to move from a relaxed daytime meal to dinner and cocktails without leaving the village.
Xetava Gardens Cafe serves lunch and dinner throughout the week, plus weekend brunch. Its sister restaurant, The Rusted Cactus, opens in the evening with seasonal dishes, shared plates, and a full drink menu.
One Kayenta addressBoth restaurants are located at 815 Coyote Gulch Court in Ivins.
Xetava weekday hoursOpen Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Weekend brunchXetava opens Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM, with brunch served until 3:00 PM.
Rusted Cactus eveningsOpen Monday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Start with Xetava Gardens Cafe
Xetava sits among sandstone formations, desert landscaping, and shaded patio spaces. The current menu moves between casual favorites and more distinctive plates, including salads, tacos, burgers, salmon, and a weekend brunch menu with breakfast hash, shrimp and grits, and a blue corn waffle.
On weekdays, the restaurant opens at 11:00 AM. Visitors planning breakfast or brunch should come on Saturday or Sunday, when Xetava opens at 10:00 AM and serves brunch until 3:00 PM.
Leave Time for the Kayenta Art Village
The restaurants sit within a walkable cluster of galleries, studios, shops, and courtyards. That makes the village a practical place to slow down between meals rather than treating either restaurant as a quick stop. Browse the surrounding spaces, enjoy the red rock setting, and allow enough time to see what is open that day.
Finish at The Rusted Cactus
The Rusted Cactus opens at 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Its menu centers on seasonal dishes and plates that work well for sharing, with current selections ranging from burrata and sushi nachos to salmon, pork chop, and filet mignon. The drink menu includes cocktails, wine, and beer.
Build an Easy Kayenta Day
Choose the right start
Visit Xetava for lunch during the week or arrive for weekend brunch on Saturday or Sunday.
Walk the village
Use the afternoon to explore the surrounding galleries, studios, shops, and desert courtyards.
Stay for dinner
Move into The Rusted Cactus after 4:00 PM for seasonal food, shared plates, and drinks.
Find Them in Kayenta
Both restaurants are located at 815 Coyote Gulch Court in Ivins.
- Xetava Gardens Cafe: view menus, hours, and reservation details. Get directions.
- The Rusted Cactus: view menus, hours, and reservation details. Get directions.
Both restaurants list the same contact number: 435 656 0165.
Check before leaving
Menus and hours can change, so confirm current details before leaving.
