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El Chorro, Paradise Valley, AZ

El Chorro

4.8
4.8
6707 Reviews
$50 and over
American
5550 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
We are delighted to welcome you to El Chorro Lodge.
**Sunday Brunch reservations REQUIRED**

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day at El Chorro!

    May 11, 2025 only
    Show Mom just how much she means to you with an unforgettable dining experience this Mother’s Day! Treat her to a delectable 3-course meal, thoughtfully crafted to delight her taste buds and make her feel truly special. Gather your family and soak in the warm, elegant ambiance while enjoying exquisite dishes designed for the occasion. With stunning views, an inviting atmosphere, and a menu full of seasonal flavors, this is the perfect way to create cherished memories with the most important woman in your life. Join us for a heartfelt celebration of love, gratitude, and exceptional dining! $98++ per person $32++ children (ages 5-12) A 20% gratuity will be added to all bills on the day of the event. Alcohol and additional add-ons not included in pricing. To view menu: https://elchorro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EC_MothersDay_Spot_2.12.25_web.pdf

What 6,707 people are saying

El Chorro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scottsdale

    Best Ambiance

  • Scottsdale

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Chorro offers a "beautiful setting" with outstanding outdoor dining on its "gorgeous patio." Renowned for its "amazing food and service," highlights include the "flash fried lobster" and "famous sticky buns." The ambiance is "quintessential Arizona," making it a perfect spot for "special occasions" or an enjoyable meal with friends.

6,707 Reviews
  1. Blanche

    Denver8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservations three months in advance and requested certain tables that we had sit in the past and would like to be there again. When we arrived, they said our reservation had been canceled, but we had not canceled it and we had received a confirmation from OpenTable that reservation was still active. The tables we had requested were not available and we were seated in a subpar area. The food and the service was very good and which did help minimize the miscommunication. I might also add this is not the first time this has happened. We generally make reservations well in advance And there seems to be a miscommunication with management in providing our request.

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  2. Chuck VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Chorro did an excellent job with the Easter brunch on April 20, 2025. The service and the quality of the meal were both outstanding.
    El ChorroResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Chuck, It is always a pleasure to receive comments from satisfied diners, especially when they mention our outstanding service. Our team at El Chorro is devoted to ensuring every meal is exceptional, so we thank you for your compliments. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  3. Robin

    Phoenix30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When my husband and I want to have a special dining experience, El Chorro is always at the top of our list. We have enjoyed our visits there every single time over our 10 years in Arizona. Moving here from the San Francisco Bay Area, our expectations for restaurants is quite high. El Chorro is truly outstanding. Today's Easter three course menu had wonderful selections for each course. There were easily 100+ diners and yet, we were seated right on our reservation time, had excellent service throughout, and the food was fantastic. The atmosphere is just beautiful and sitting outside in the gorgeous weather was so pleasant. This restaurant is managed so well. They make their guests their top priority!
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Robin,  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 elegant atmosphere, 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 and your husband each and every time and look forward to serving you again soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  4. kevin VIP

    Phoenix18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and outstanding food. Always enjoy our experience there.
    El ChorroResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Kevin,  Thank you for making El Chorro one of your preferred dining choices when visiting Paradise Valley. We are delighted you received excellent, attentive service and enjoyed our quality meals. It is always our pleasure to serve you, and we appreciate your generous review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  5. Bob VIP

    Phoenix17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic as is the ambience. The shrimp pepper pot was excellent and my dates salmon was also great. My short ribs were average. They were dry which meant not a lot of flavor. The polenta was very good. Overall a very good experience and I will go back agaim
    El ChorroResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Bob, What a pleasure reading your comments. We enjoy offering our guests a casual atmosphere combined with delicious food served by an attentive staff. 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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  6. Nick VIP

    Phoenix11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You won’t be disappointed, we never are!! Such a great dinner celebrating a birthday. Food was excellent as always!
    El ChorroResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Nick, We appreciate you choosing us to celebrate your birthday and are glad you enjoyed our delicious food. Thank you for the review of El Chorro. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  7. Joe VIP

    New Mexico11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You must order the Fried Lobster Appetizer with 2 dipping options. Absolutely amazing!
    El ChorroResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Joe, Thank you for the review. We really do appreciate your kind words about how much you particularly enjoyed the Fried Lobster. It is one of our most popular items, and we will be pleased to share your compliments on this particular item to our chef. We strive to use only the highest quality ingredients in all of our offerings, and we believe it really shows in the quality of our menu offerings. Thank you once more for your comments about your recent visit to El Chorro; please join us again, we can't wait for you to pick a new favorite! Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  8. Gregory

    Vancouver15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a fabulous place with great food . We regularly attend when in town. Last night for some reason the kitchen was super slow. Our waiter was great and not his fault
    El ChorroResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Gregory, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad to hear how much you always enjoyed the courteous service provided by your server. However, we sincerely apologize for the longer-than-usual wait time you experienced during your visit this time. Please accept our apologies, as your satisfaction is incredibly important to us, especially as a valued loyal guest. We are committed to addressing the issues you encountered and making the necessary improvements to ensure that your next visit is nothing short of exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you back so we can provide you with the outstanding experience you always deserve and that you have come to expect from us. Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  9. Ann VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Chorro never disappoints! They have the best patio for outdoor dining. It is a perfect place to take out of town visitors. We have tried several items from the menu and everything is always perfection, starting with their signature sticky buns! Can’t wait to go back.
    El ChorroResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Ann, We appreciate you taking the time to post such a wonderful review! We are pleased to know you have dined at El Chorro on several occasions and that you had an excellent experience each time. The Sticky Buns are a guest favorite, and we were glad to see you enjoyed it so much. We hope you will come back often to enjoy more of our hospitality and the wonderful creations by our chef.  Warm Regards, The Management Team at El Chorro

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  10. Ernie

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was spectacular as always with everything timed perfectly. If there is a better meal in Arizona we don’t know about it. Our evening was perfect!
    El ChorroResponded on April 15, 2025
    Dear Ernie, Thank you for taking the time to post such a terrific review of El Chorro. We are thrilled you enjoyed dining with us, and we are happy to see Ginny took such good care of you. She is a dedicated member of our team, and it is great knowing you were given such attentive service. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will dine with us 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 4.8 stars by 6707 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. Scottsdale
  5. Paradise Valley

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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