Nedra was born in Kanab, Utah, in 1917--the grand daughter of a Mormon Pioneer who had settled in nearby Paria Canyon. Her mother, Jesiel Brown opened "Brown's 89 House" in Kanab in 1940, and thus began a long tradition in fine southewestern cuisine.

Nedra opened her Cafe in Fredonia, Arizona, in 1957, and began serving her own style Mexican food one day a week. Her reputation spread and a demanding clientele soon persuaded her to serve Mexican food full time.

For 40 years Nedra's has enjoyed a reputation for having the best Mexican food around, and has been a favorite stop for countless movie crews and stars. Frequent customers have included: James Garner, Vera Miles, Sidney Poitier and Clint Eastwood. Senitor Barry Goldwater has been known to have gallons of Nedra's special hot sauce flown to his Arizona ranch.

Expansion began in 1990 with the opening of Nedra's Too in Kanab, Utah.

Operated now by a daughter, Nedra Pauline, Nedra's cafes symbolize a three generation tradition of fine dining.