Xetava is locally owned, and unlike anywhere you’ve ever been. Designed to be a respite from the bustle of modern life, the building is nestled under the giant red cliffs of Ivins, surrounded by the Kayenta Art Village. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the views while you nourish, relax and indulge.
Xetava (Zay–Tah–Vah) is a combination of the xeriscape (desert landscaping) and the lava fields that surround the area. Built by Daniel Pettegrew in 1999, all the carved doors, cabinets, corbels in the area, as well as the Mother Earth rock (which is actually 11 rocks brought in from the base of the Red Mountain) and the kiva design, are all part of Daniel’s original design creation.
We purchased Xetava in 2006, and started with two toaster ovens upstairs on a shelf, a grill outside with a tent, and one part time employee. In 2011, we purchased the space next to us, built a kitchen, and added a larger dining room with wood floors brought in from the Lucin Railroad Trestle in Salt Lake City. In October of 2020 we purchased the rest of the building that is attached to ours, and added a second dining option, the Rusted Cactus.
We created Xetava and the Rusted Cactus to offer something different, with consistent quality, and menus you won’t find elsewhere. We buy locally sourced, wild, and organic ingredients when feasible. If you love your experience here, tell a friend. If there is something you feel we can do better, email us – xetavacrew@gmail.com. We love what we do, we read every email, and we value your input.