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El Chorro, Paradise Valley, AZ

El Chorro

4.7
4.7
6526 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
We are delighted to welcome you to El Chorro Lodge.
**Please be advised that Sunday Brunch reservations are REQUIRED**
Please call us directly to book your holiday reservations 480-948-5170.
*No pets allowed - service animals welcomed*

Join us this festive season for Thanksgiving at El Chorro! Our menu on November 28th 2024 will be $98 for adults and $32 for children 12 and under. The three course, pre-set menu will be:

Starters -
~Roasted Butternut Squash & Granny Smith Apple Bisque
~Brussel Sprouts & Radicchio Salad

Main Course -
~Organic Turkey
~Grilled Center Cut Filet
~Pan Seared Salmon
~El Chorro Cauliflower Steak

Desserts -
~Apple Cranberry Cobbler
~Chocolate Pecan Torte
~Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Visit our website at elchorro.com for a more in-depth look at our menu and Thanksgiving to-go order form

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 948-5170
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charles Kassels
  • Private party facilities
    Special Events: Casa Paloma can accomodate 300 guests for cocktail functions; 250 guests for dining or 200 guests with a full stage and dance floor. Private Dining: Hampton Room for 35 guests. The Gallery Room for 56 guests & Landmark Room for 60 guests. Classroom Bar up to 150 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Paradise Valley
  • Cross street
    56th Street & Lincoln Drive
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scottsdale

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Scottsdale

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Chorro offers "comfortable elegance" with a classic Southwest style that consistently impresses. Guests praise its "outstanding food and service," highlighting the fried lobster appetizer as a must-try. The ambiance is "warm and charming," perfect for special occasions. Though some find prices high, many value its "consistently great experience."

6,526 Reviews
  1. Kelley

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent patio table in view if the large fireplace and under the mature oaks. We had brunch with old friends we haven’t seen in a while and the staff let us linger a very long time. My dining partners had brunchy items and seemed to like them; I had a Waldorf salad that was fresh but just okay. I wouldn’t recommend it—-overpriced and very little food. Overall we are glad we went to El Chorro for the ambiance and the beautiful setting,
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Kelley, We appreciate you for your generous review and particularly for mentioning how much you enjoyed sitting outside on our patio with the beautiful views of Camelback Mountain. We are happy to know that our staff did an excellent job taking care of you. Our team works incredibly hard, and we will enjoy sharing your compliments with them. Having said that, we have taken additional note of your comments as we are always striving to enhance our guest satisfaction. We all look forward to seeing you again at El Chorro! Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  2. Gail

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding brunch today at El Chorro. Lovely atmosphere, beautiful warm December day. Service was excellent and our meals were as well. Will definitely come back and plan to try dinner too. Overall , our experience was wonderful. Sticky buns are to die for!
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Gail, At El Chorro, we believe in showcasing a menu inspired by local flavors and creating a memorable experience with our ambiance. It is a pleasure to hear about your time with us, and we appreciate you mentioning the delicious food served by our devoted associates. The Sticky Buns is a guest favorite, and we were glad to see you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for the kind review, and we hope to see you again soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  3. Karin

    VIP

    Phoenix

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and loved the patio!! Sticky buns were a nice surprise and delicious- took 6 more home! Service was great :)
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Karin, We take pride in all of our menu items along with sitting outside on our patio and the exceptional service from our associates. The Sticky Buns are everyone's favorite; it's true! We are so glad you enjoyed everything else, as well. Thank you so much for telling us about your visit to El Chorro; we look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  4. Dawn

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been dining here for 45 years - this place is classic and never ever disappoints, whether it’s brunch on the patio, dinner inside in a chilly winter night, or a cocktail and appetizer in the bar.
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Dawn, We appreciate you for making El Chorro one of your preferred dining choices when visiting the area. We are delighted you received excellent, attentive service and enjoyed our food and drinks. We agree that our location is a great place to relax and enjoy sitting outside on our patio. It was our pleasure serving you, and we look forward to many more visits. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  5. Kevin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great looking space. The staff tries to do their best and our waiter had a good personality. However that's where it ended. I had to wait 5 minutes for silverwear after our food arrived and even though I asked 3 different employees for some reason no one brought the utensils over so I eventually walked to the bar area and just took some off another table. Major service fail. Food was ok but the huevos rancheros does not actually come with any ranchero sauce and the tiniest amount of green salsa. The menu clearly does not state it does but its just a tortilla, beans, dry sherreded pork, and eggs. It was very dry and I not very ranchero without some more salsa or a sauce. Bloody Mary and sticky buns were awesome.
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Kevin, We truly apologize that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. Typically our staff does an exceptional job of responding to our guests' needs; therefore, we are disappointed this was not your experience. We value your feedback and will use it to ensure we are more consistent with our service levels. We strive to deliver only the best to our guests; therefore, we are also sorry for the concerns you had with the food. We will share your helpful feedback with our culinary staff. We would welcome another opportunity to have you return and try our menu again. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you will give us a second chance soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  6. Mark

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our son's marriage with his wife and sat on the patio. The atmosphere was amazing, the food even better, and our server Ty took immaculate care of us. Our son and new wife were very pleased at the evening.
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Mark, We are thrilled that you chose to celebrate your son's anniversary with us. We also appreciate you mentioning how much you enjoyed sitting outside on our patio with the beautiful views of Camelback Mountain. At El Chorro, we are devoted to creating a memorable dining experience with fresh, delicious food served by our devoted staff. We will surely share your compliments with our team. We hope you will think of us whenever you visit Paradise Valley. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  7. Kevin

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing setting, top staff, reliably delicious food and drink!
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Kevin, We appreciate you for your generous review and particularly for mentioning how much you enjoyed sitting outside on our patio with the beautiful views of Camelback Mountain. At El Chorro, we believe in inspired service along with the delicious food we serve and creating memorable dining experiences for every guest. We hope you will think of us whenever you visit Paradise Valley. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  8. Dulce

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We hold our company Christmas party at El Chorro every year, and it’s always a highlight for us. The food, drinks, and service are consistently excellent, which is why we keep coming back. This year, the food and drinks were just as amazing as always, and the bussers were attentive, ensuring we had water and other amenities. However, the service from our waitress fell short of the high standard we’ve come to expect. When we first arrived, one of my colleagues picked up a menu that featured breakfast and brunch options. Since we were there for dinner, they asked the waitress if it was the correct menu. Her response came across as annoyed, simply replying, “Yeah.” When we joked about having breakfast for dinner, she finally realized the confusion and brought us the correct menus. It felt like a small misunderstanding, but her initial tone and lack of attentiveness made the interaction less welcoming. While we thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service from the waitress didn’t match the usual warmth and professionalism that El Chorro is known for. We hope to see this improve next year to make the experience as perfect as it’s been in the past.
    El ChorroResponded on December 16, 2024
    Dear Dulce, We are sorry that your visit this time did not meet all of your expectations, especially considering your positive past experiences with us. Your feedback is important in helping us identify areas for improvement, and we will address the issues you encountered. You were right to expect great service from our team, and we're disappointed you did not receive that. We appreciate that you took the time to write this detailed review, and we will use your comments to improve. Thank you for reviewing our restaurant, and we would love for you to return and enjoy the hospitality we are known for. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  9. Rebecca

    VIP

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place for brunch. Omelet was extremely tasty, and big enough to take half home for dinner. Sticky buns are everyone's favorite. Wait staff kept coffee mugs full without asking. And birthday dessert was a flourless chocolate extra. Ask for a quiet table if anyone is hard of hearing.
    El ChorroResponded on December 16, 2024
    Dear Rebecca, The Sticky Buns are everyone's favorite; it's true! We are so glad you enjoyed everything else, as well. We take pride in all of our menu items and our service associates. Don't forget you can also get our El Chorro Sticky Buns to go. Thank you for your kind comments of El Chorro, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations again. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  10. Jacqueline

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch on the patio is always a treat. The Salmon Benedict was delicious and the sticky buns are to die for!
    El ChorroResponded on December 16, 2024
    Dear Jacqueline, We appreciate your generous review and particularly for mentioning how much you enjoyed sitting outside on our patio with the beautiful views of Camelback Mountain. We're so glad you loved everything, especially the Sticky Buns! We are beginning to think our guests are only joining us for the Sticky Buns and not for our award-winning, carefully prepared menu selections. Remember, we do offer them to go anytime. Thank you so much for dining with us at El Chorro, and we hope you will think of us whenever you visit Paradise Valley. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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El Chorro is rated 4.7 stars by 6526 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Chorro

5550 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Additional information

  • Cross street
    56th Street & Lincoln Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Paradise Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Kassels
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (480) 948-5170
  • Private party facilities
    Special Events: Casa Paloma can accomodate 300 guests for cocktail functions; 250 guests for dining or 200 guests with a full stage and dance floor. Private Dining: Hampton Room for 35 guests. The Gallery Room for 56 guests & Landmark Room for 60 guests. Classroom Bar up to 150 guests.
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