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El Chorro, Paradise Valley, AZ

El Chorro

4.7
4.7
6549 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://elchorro.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    5550 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
  • 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

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Experiences

  • Easter at El Chorro!

    $98.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter with us and indulge in a delightful 3-course meal perfect for the season! Gather your family and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as we serve up a mouthwatering selection of seasonal dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy exquisite views and a wonderful ambiance that makes this the ideal place to create lasting memories with your loved ones this Easter. Join us for an unforgettable experience—where great food, great company, and great surroundings come together for the perfect holiday gathering! Please call the restaurant to go over menu and for reservations: (480)948-5170

  • Valentines Day at El Chorro!

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate love this Valentine's Day at our charming restaurant, where romance is in the air and every moment is filled with magic. Treat your special someone to a memorable evening, complete with cozy fireplaces that set the perfect atmosphere. Immerse yourselves in breathtaking views, while indulging in our delicious menu crafted to delight every palate. Come join us for an unforgettable Valentine's celebration, where love, laughter, and great food come together in the most romantic setting. Make this Valentine's Day one to remember!

Menu

Starters

  • Flash Fried Lobster Tails$69.00

    6oz Cold Water Lobster Tail, Spicy Chipotle Lime Sauce, Drawn Butter

    • Pigs in a Blanket$17.00

      Puff Pastry, Everything Spice, Green Mustard

      • Beef Tartare*$33.00

        Quail Egg, Lemon Aioli, Shallots, Watercress Salad, Fines Herbs, Fried Capers, Gaufrette Potatoes

        • Oysters Rockafeller*$32.00

          Sautéed Spinach and Garlic, Fines Herbs, Breadcrumbs

          • Shrimp Pepper Pot*$34.00

            Butter Beer Broth, Crispy Dipping Bread

            • Deviled Eggs$16.00

              Pimento Cheese, Pickle, Bacon

              Salads

              Chicken - 12 / Salmon - 16 / Grilled Shrimp - 16

              • Chopped Waldorf Salad$21.00

                Shredded Kale, Grapes, Apples, Celery, Local Candied Nuts, Green Goddess Dressing

                • Caesar Salad*$19.00

                  Romaine, Parmesan, Fried Capers, Toasted Bread Crumbs

                  • Wedge Salad$21.00

                    Little Gem Lettuce, Puffed Grains, Pickled Onions, Bacon, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing

                    • El Chorro Salad$20.00

                      Arugula, Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Seeds, Pepitas, Balsamic Vinaigrette

                      Entrées

                      • Trout Almondine$48.00

                        Lemon Brown Butter, Green Bean, Lemon Oil Poached Potatoes

                        • Pan Roasted Sea Bass$65.00

                          Roasted Root Vegetables, Spiced Carrot Purée, Herb Oil

                          • Duroc Pork Chop$65.00

                            Creamed Corn Purée, Seasonal Succotash, Whiskey Demi-Glace

                            • Ale Braised Beef Short Ribs$65.00

                              Creamy Polenta, Roasted Squash, Brown Ale Sauce

                              • Chicken Pot Pie$39.00

                                Black Truffle, Rustic Vegetables, Seeded Crust

                                • Beef Stroganoff$49.00

                                  Beef Tenderloin, Parmesan, Mushrooms, Egg Noodles

                                  • Dry Aged Porterhouse$150.00

                                    Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Broccolini, Garlic-Herb Butter, Demi-Glace

                                    • Filet Mignon$72.00

                                      8 oz Center Cut Prime, Whipped Potatoes, Local Vegetables, Demi-Glace

                                      • Vegetarian Cassoulet$38.00

                                        Giant White Beans, Marinated Tomatoes, Roasted Squash, Green Beans, Leak Sofrito

                                        Sides

                                        • Grilled Asparagus$17.00

                                          • Creamy Mac & Cheese$18.00

                                            • Baked Potato$15.00

                                              • Green Beans Almondine$10.00

                                                • Au Gratin Potatoes$17.00

                                                  • Brussel Sprouts$15.00

                                                    Last updated: November 7, 2024

                                                    What 6,549 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

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    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."

                                                    6,549 Reviews

                                                    1. Cathy

                                                      VIP

                                                      Chicago

                                                      53 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      53 reviews

                                                      Dined today

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Beautiful patio— just gorgeous. Food is amazing and the portions are huge. Service was excellent.

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                                                    2. J.

                                                      VIP

                                                      Tampa

                                                      55 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      55 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We always enjoy our visits to El Chorro and today was another great experience. We came early afternoon for the Sunday Brunch and our server, Vicky was so pleasant, great sense of humor and gave us fantastic service all around. We had Eggs Benedict with a side of fruit salad and the Porridge Waffle with the most amazing date syrup! Mimosas to start, great coffee to go with the amazing and famous cinnamon buns brought out right away. The patio is one of the most beautiful anywhere!
                                                      El ChorroResponded today
                                                      Dear Guest, We’re thrilled you had such an enjoyable experience at El Chorro! It’s terrific that Vicky’s pleasant demeanor and attentive service added to your visit. Your description of the Eggs Benedict, fruit salad, and Porridge Waffle with date syrup has us smiling, and we’re glad the cinnamon buns and beverages complemented your meal perfectly. It’s always a pleasure to hear guests appreciating the beauty of our patio as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great moments soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    3. belinda

                                                      Phoenix

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Brunch was ducious! Our server, Joe, was so friendly. He told us the history of El Chorro, which was fun to learn and made our visit even more enjoyable.
                                                      El ChorroResponded today
                                                      Dear Belinda, We’re delighted you had a wonderful experience at El Chorro and that Joe’s attentive service added a special touch to your visit. It was a pleasure to have you here. We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals and memorable moments! Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    4. Cindy

                                                      Phoenix

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great selection of brunch items to choose from and service was excellent
                                                      El ChorroResponded today
                                                      Dear Cindy, On behalf of our staff, thank you for the terrific review! We are pleased to know how much you enjoyed your meal and our thoughtful service. All of us at El Chorro look forward to having you dine with us again. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    5. Greg

                                                      Houston

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      El Charro never disappoints. This is our absolutely favorite fine dining restaurant. We took a friend from out of state for brunch and our waiter Eric was fantastic. We even ordered one of their specialties (flash fried lobster) from the dinner menu; Delicious!
                                                      El ChorroResponded today
                                                      Dear Greg, It’s always wonderful to hear that we’ve maintained our place as your favorite fine dining spot. We’re delighted you enjoyed brunch with your friend and that Eric made such a positive impression during your visit. Eric’s exceptional service truly reflects our dedication to hospitality, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We’re glad you had the chance to savor our flash-fried lobster, and it’s great to know it added to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back at El Chorro soon for another memorable dining experience. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    6. Ralph

                                                      VIP

                                                      Phoenix

                                                      46 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      46 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Historic, Beautiful and still has great food & service
                                                      El ChorroResponded today
                                                      Dear Ralph, What a delight for us to read your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a simple, elegant atmosphere combined with delicious food served by our devoted staff. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about our restaurant. It was our pleasure having you at El Chorro, and we hope to see you again soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    7. Candace

                                                      VIP

                                                      Phoenix

                                                      46 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      46 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Outstanding table, service and meal. Requested a quiet table and we were seated in the Gallery - it was great. Our server, Joe was attentive and helpful. Can't beat the sticky buns! Beef Stroganoff were outstanding and the filet was excellent with the best preparation ever. Prices were quite high.
                                                      El ChorroResponded 3 days ago
                                                      Dear Candace, We're beginning to think our guests are only joining us for the Sticky Buns and not for our award-winning, carefully prepared menu selections, gracious, experienced staff, and breathtaking views. Nevertheless, we're so glad you enjoyed everything, especially the Sticky Buns! Remember, we do offer them to go anytime. We are so happy you specifically mentioned Joe; they are a great asset, and we will gladly pass along your compliments. Thank you so much for dining with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    8. frances

                                                      New York City

                                                      19 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      19 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Another perfect evening at El Chorro.; the cuisine was delicious and the service impeccably perfect. We frequent El Chorro and find it to be consistently warm and welcoming --we are big fans!
                                                      El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
                                                      Dear Frances, It is always wonderful to hear from our devoted guests, so thank you for taking the time to leave a review. With our quality, superior service, delicious meals and signature drinks, we think it is pretty easy to fall in love with El Chorro, and we are glad you feel the same! We enjoy having you each and every time and look forward to serving you again soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    9. Daniel

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      We had a very disappointing dinner at El Charro in Phoenix. Party of four, drinks, appetizers and entrees. Very mixed on the quality of foods served. Some were delightful and what you would expect for this type of dining. Others were horrible. The trout was the worst with the Brussel sprouts coming in close behind. The end result was for the next 24 hours I was on my knees in front of the bowl. Not how you want to remember a $600 plus dinner!
                                                      El ChorroResponded 1 day ago
                                                      Dear Daniel, We first want to say that we hope you are feeling better. Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We have had no additional reports of illness related to our restaurant, and we consistently receive a perfect rating on our quarterly health inspections from the county as well. All food services are properly stored and prepared in a sanitized area; however, we will share your remarks appropriately as we take these types of comments seriously. Thank you for choosing us during your visit to the area, and we wish you all the best. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    10. Sherry

                                                      VIP

                                                      Tampa

                                                      21 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      21 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent dinner all around. We will return and we will definitely recommend. The ambiance was cozy with all the fire features and cafe lights. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent.
                                                      El ChorroResponded 6 days ago
                                                      Dear Sherry, We enjoy offering our guests a simple, elegant atmosphere combined with delicious food served by our devoted staff. It is also read that you loved our modern ambiance. Thank you for the great review. It was our pleasure serving you at El Chorro, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    El Chorro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                    El Chorro is rated 4.7 stars by 6549 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 39 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                    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
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://elchorro.com/
                                                    • 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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