El Chorro Lodge
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 948-5170
Fax: (480) 483-2283
- Cross Street:
- 56th Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Sat 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm, Sun 3pm-6:30pm
Editorial Review for El Chorro Lodge – by Nikki Buchanan
In Short
Ask any longtime valley resident to name the best patio in town, and chances are they'll mention El Chorro, a rambling, old adobe restaurant built in 1934 as a private school for girls. Nestled between Camelback and Mummy mountains, the place still feels like the cool desert hideaway used by early Hollywood stars. Whether you want a full meal or just a drink on an outdoor patio, it embodies the romance of old Arizona.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitAn outdoor patio provides the perfect setting for evening cocktails and conversation.
User Reviews for El Chorro Lodge
04/11/2008 Posted by sukisuz
We had the most horrible experience and were so disappointed because we were really looking forward to entertaining our guest who had never been to El Chorro. After a long day of meetings and conference calls, all we wanted to do was sit down with a bottle of wine and share a few appetizers. The staff was so rude to us and would not let us order what we wanted. They told us we HAD to order dinner in order to sit at a larger table; there were 5 of us. When we expressed that we just wanted wine and appetizers the hostess tried to cram us in a small table that was meant for two. It was embarrassing and we were made to feel so uncomfortable. We ended up leaving and going to The Sanctuary, which was BEAUTIFUL! Our group is in a customer related field and is always asked to recommend places for people to try. We will never recommend El Chorro to anyone. Another review I read said it right. Not everyone who goes there is a winter visitor. Word does get around.
Cons: Thumbs Down. Rude Staff!
12/27/2007 Posted by nurseie
The food was just ok, but wow - expensive. This place is way over priced. Also, most of the diners there were over 70 - we felt way out of place and we are late 30's-early 40's. Service was pretty good, and I understand that the views are nice if you arrive prior to sunset, but the meal was just too overpriced. I could have made the same thing at home quite easily. Sorry - not going again.
