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    El Chorro

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    667 reviews
    #6 of 21 Restaurants in Paradise Valley
    $$$$, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-4120
    +1 480-948-5170
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    4.0 667 reviews
    #6 of 21 Restaurants in Paradise Valley, Arizona
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2017 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere

    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    My husband got the pork tenderloin and...I had the Polenta Vegetable dish, Butternut Squash Soup, and the Ginger Berry...
    Special occasions, Romantic, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene
    Excellent Christmas LunchRelaxing and Romantic

    Location and contact

    5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-4120
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    +1 480-948-5170

    Menu

    STARTERS
    $21.0
    Crab & Tuna Dynamite
    blue crab meat, ahi tuna, avocado, pico de gallo, wonton chips
    $18.0
    Shrimp Pepper Pot
    sautéed shrimp, spicy beer broth, crusty dipping bread
    $22.0
    Classic Giant Shrimp Cocktail
    four poached tiger shrimp, spicy bloody Mary cocktail sauce
    $55.0
    Flash Fried Lobster Bites
    (6oz) cold water lobster tail, chipotle lime sauce & drawn butter
    $16.0
    Schreiner's Sausage Trio
    local sausages, spicy mustard, pickles, soft pretzel bread
    $18.0
    Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes
    mascarpone, fennel, peppers, mango mustard sauce
    $18.0
    Pork Belly & Foie Gras
    house smoked seared pork belly, chilled foie gras terrine, brioche toast, pistachio crumble, pickled mustard seeds, balsamic port glaze
    $30.0
    Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Plate
    beautiful display of domestic & imported cheeses, prosciutto, aged Italian salami, soppressata, dried fruits, glazed pecans, rustic country bread
    Cup $10.0
    Bowl $12.0
    Roasted Fennel & Butternut Squash Soup
    pistachio cream
    $12.0
    Crispy Chicken Livers
    seasoned flour coated, onion bacon marmalade
    SALADS
    add Jumbo Shrimp $16 | Salmon $12 | Chicken $8 | Seared Tuna $12
    $15.0
    Tomato & Burrata Salad
    Arizona heirloom tomato, crostini, fresh pulled burrata cheese, Queen Creek olive oil, balsamic glaze
    $13.0
    White Anchovy Organic Caesar
    baby romaine leaves, aged Grana Padano parmesan, crispy herb baked croutons
    $20.0
    Ahi Nicoise Salad
    ahi tuna, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, olives, fresh herb vinaigrette
    $14.0
    Brussel Sprouts, Kale & Parmesan
    aged Grana Padana parmesan, romaine, roasted pepitas, honey bacon, dried cranberries, almonds, champagne maple vinaigrette
    $12.0
    El Chorro House Salad
    local greens, roasted corn, black beans, pepitas, tortilla frizzles, smoked chile grapefruit vinaigrette
    $15.0
    Shrimp Louie Salad
    poached shrimp, greens, heirloom tomatoes, old fashioned louie dressing
    Avocado Southwest Cobb
    chorro dusted grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, hard boiled egg, smoked gouda, honey lime cumin dressing
    ENTRÉES
    $33.0
    Fire Roasted Jumbo Tiger Shrimp Pasta
    linguini, roasted tomato, spinach, garlic herb butter
    $41.0
    Seasonal Fresh Catch
    daily chef's creation, ask your server for details
    $25.0
    Polenta & Vegetable Napoleon
    spinach, eggplant, grilled citrus quinoa, sweet red bell pepper sauce
    $30.0
    Steak Frites
    grilled flat iron steak, red onion confit, string cut french fries, pink peppercorn sauce
    $28.0
    Old Fashioned Broaster Fried Chicken
    french green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy
    7oz $45.0
    Center Cut Filet
    parmesan scalloped potatoes, seasonal vegetables, choice of béarnaise or bordelaise sauce
    $130.0
    Chateaubriand for Two
    choice of lobster & corn bisque or El Chorro house salad, buttered asparagus, fingerling potatoes & garden carrots – choice of: Strawberry shortcake for two, or glass of port or champagne per guest
    12oz $48.0
    Prime New York Steak
    dry aged center cut, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, buttered asparagus, choice of bearnaise or bordelaise sauce
    $38.0
    Honey Glazed Bacon Pork Tenderloin
    chipotle banana polenta, asparagus, blueberry guajillo sauce
    $32.0
    Seafood Pasta
    linguine, shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, roasted tomato, spinach & garlic herb butter
    EL CHORO SIGNATURE DISHES
    $33.0
    Braised Beef Short Ribs
    garlic potato puree, garden carrots & haricot vert
    $32.0
    Classic Beef Stroganoff
    beef tenderloin, roasted mushrooms, buttered egg noodles, rich cream sauce
    $38.0
    Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
    celery root puree, fennel, patti pans, fingerling potatoes, mint gremolata
    $30.0
    Trout Amandine
    lemon brown butter, almonds & green beans, citrus blanched potatoes
    SIDES
    $8.0
    Creamed Spinach
    $8.0
    Baked Potato
    $8.0
    Green Beans Amandine
    $8.0
    Scalloped Potatoes
    $8.0
    Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes
    Half Dozen $12.0
    Sticky Bun Basket
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    PRICE RANGE
    $21 - $50
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Terrific brunch (and nice place generally)

    So often when you choose a restaurant based no ambience, the food is mediocre. Not so El Chorro. We are return customers and this has become a favourite place to take out of town guests. During the daytime we like to sit outside and enjoy...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 91craigc
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Craig, thank you for recommending and returning to the El Chorro. We are delighted to know you had a great time with us and that you enjoyed our delicious food offerings and the quality of service we provide. It was a pleasure serving you, and...More

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great food and atmosphere.

    I am always looking for new places to bring out of town guests and I think I just found a new one. This place has an incredible patio area with the view of Camelback which was wonderful. The patio is spacious and really reminds you...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank EpicGuy12
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for the lovely review of the El Chorro. We are thrilled to know you enjoyed the quality of food we serve and that you had a great time sitting outside on our patio, and were impressed with the beautiful views of Camelback Mountain....More

    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    AZ classic

    Ate dinner with friends here. Food is good and atmosphere is right out of the old days Restaurant has a long history and is a Phoenix/Scottsdale staple. Menu isn’t huge and a mix of American comfort food and some sea food. No it’s not Mexican...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Boebusflyer
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you so much for your review. As our aim is to provide a pleasant dining experience, we are happy to know you and your friends enjoyed your time with us. Also, we take great pride in only using the highest quality ingredients for our...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    My favorite

    Every time we are in Scottsdale I make sure we dine at least one night at El Chorro. The atmosphere, the food, the service, all top notch. I always send friends and family when they are in town so they can have a new favorite....More

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank 0711609Beatrice
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for being loyal to El Chorro. We are glad to know you love everything we offer and that you had a great time with us once again. We value your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding experience. Warm...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Very Expensive

    I ordered a steak and I was not impressed at all. We stayed in Scottsdale for 8 days, so lots of dining out during out stay. This being the most expensive restaurant we dined at, we were very disappointed with the food. The waitress was...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank travelfam709
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for reviewing the El Chorro. We are glad overall you had a nice experience and that you enjoyed our warm service and cozy dining room. However, we are sorry you found us to be a little expensive. We take great pride in only...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Uneven

    This was a first visit to El Chorro. The braised beef short ribs were excellent. The trout almandine was not; it tasted “fishy”, which to us suggests it was less than fresh. Both of these dishes are “signature” dishes which is why we ordered them....More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 501carys
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your fantastic review of El Chorro. We are happy to read you loved the delicious food offerings and that you had a pleasant time with us. We value your feedback and hope to host you again in the near future. Warm Regards,...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Traditional Scottsdale institution, remade into “chic”

    You may have some uneven menu choices- my friend’s steak wasn’t up to par. Some dishes seem over salted. But the famous sticky buns are as delicious as always. The decor is elegant and the Mountain View’s are lovely. The bar is quite loud but...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Sydele G
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your nice review of El Chorro. We are pleased to know you loved the delicious sticky buns and that you also enjoyed the amazing views while you were here. However, we are sorry we missed meeting some of your expectations. We hope...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent

    My family and I dined on Christmas Day and enjoyed our meal with a great bottle of wine, suggested by our waiter. The setting at El Chorro is beautiful with both indoor and outdoor seating (indicate preference when making reservation). Thank you to the entire...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    2  Thank bestfamilyadventures
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for the great comments about our restaurant and, most importantly, our ambiance. Our goal is to provide a friendly, cozy, rustic, and comfortable dining experience for everyone and we're so happy that you found it to your liking. We hope to see you...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Excellent Christmas Lunch

    Our families of 11 adults and 3 children arrived in two vehicles. Valet parking was convenient and reasonable at $6 each. The 3 course Christmas Special is $85 for adults and $29 for kids. The 18 months old child is free. All of us had...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank hansonlau11
    00gc, Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    We are so happy to read about your visit to El Chorro and how fantastic your experience was! Our culinary staff works very hard to make sure that each and every one of our dishes is new, fresh, and just right every time, and we...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Christmas Day and not what we had hoped

    We were on a special trip to Scottsdale for our 50th Wedding Anniversary and did much research about where to spend Christmas Day. I finally decided on El Chorro because I had good memories of it from a number of years ago and wanted ambiance....More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank AroundtheWorld36
    00gc, General Manager at El Chorro, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear AroundtheWorld36, Thank you for your feedback. We would like to speak with you regarding your experience at El Chorro. Please feel free to reach out directly to anyone on our management team at 480-948-5170 or email us at mgtteam@elchorro.com to further discuss any issues...More

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    905marshas
    June 17, 2017|
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    Response from Bankerwon | Reviewed this property |
    Yes I believe there were. Not a big selection but enough. The view is fantastic so it should override the limited veggie option.
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    March 29, 2017|
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    Response from Jimintosa | Reviewed this property |
    I am not sure. I would suggest checking their website or calling them directly.
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    March 22, 2017|
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    Response from ErinF2013 | Reviewed this property |
    You might be thinking of the Texaz Grill on 16th street. They have great chicken fried steak. I don't the El Chorro has Chicken Fried Steak.
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