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5550 E. Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

480-948-5170

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Best Makeover
Award Winner 2010

Cuisine(s): Mexican, Modern America

Hours: Sun 9am-10pm, Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Fri 11am-11:30pm, Sat 3pm-11:30pm

Price: $$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

2010 | Best Makeover

We used to love El Chorro Lodge for the kitsch factor -- old-fashioned furniture, complimentary crudites, and a genteel, gray-haired crowd that showed up for classic continental fare. But the place has gotten a serious, big-bucks makeover from its new owners, and now is an outright destination, the kind of spot that makes us want to sip a bloody Mary on the patio under beautiful skies. Contemporary furnishings, new art, cozy fireplaces, a more airy dining room, and a big bar that opens... More »
2008 | Best Sticky Buns

El Chorro Lodge is a bastion of old-school cool, the kind of place where you can rely on stiff cocktails, a leisurely Arizona-glam atmosphere, and classic dishes like shrimp Louie, sautéed chicken livers with bacon, tableside chateaubriand, or a glorious mesquite-broiled prime steak. But there's something else worth going for, and it's not on the menu. It's El Chorro's homemade sticky buns, so decadently memorable that they have a cult following. Once you taste these babies --... More »
2007 | BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

When we can't stand the thought of Denny's, and only a classy brunch will do, El Chorro Lodge is our choice for a leisurely Sunday-morning feast. The menu has an old-school vibe -- chipped beef, anyone -- not for any intentionally retro-chic reason, but because El Chorro's a Valley institution (just look around at the properly dressed clientele, which looks as if it's been coming here for decades). Eggs Benedict is the house specialty, from traditional and vegetarian versions to the... More »
2005 | BEST AUTHENTIC ARIZONA RESTAURANT

El Chorro Lodge is cool. Barry Goldwater cool. ¿Comprendes We'd call it old-school, if it wasn't still cool, an adobe grande dame that can seat 165, with copper lamps on the tables, a copper-topped bar in the lounge, juniper-burning fireplaces, and that hint of Sonoran Desert decadence that still has the power to seduce. The menu is a class act, too: lamb chops with mint jelly; sautéed chicken livers; beef stroganoff; fried lobster tails; a pre-dinner relish tray; and El... More »
2003 | BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sundays are for sleeping in. Unless we've got a reservation for brunch at El Chorro, in which case we might not sleep Saturday night at all. Brunch is served in the cool months, October through May. El Chorro is stunningly beautiful, nestled below the red cliffs of Echo Canyon of Camelback Mountain. It's historic, built in 1934 as a school for girls. As a resort, it's played host to celebrities like Clark Gable and Milton Berle. Many of the staffers are original characters, including the... More »
2002 | Best Old Valley Charm

In this town, "old" is anything predating the '80s. But when we say old, we mean ancient. Such as the heritage of El Chorro, a local landmark since 1937. Very little has changed over the years at this adobe building, formerly Judson School for Girls and later a restaurant frequented by such celebrities as Clark Gable and Milton Berle. Its current owner, Joe Miller, began as a bartender in 1952, then purchased the property in 1973, ensuring tradition would carry on.We personally have... More »
2001 | Best Eggs Benedict

El Chorro Lodge is a Valley landmark, lauded for its historic roots, graceful foothills setting and famous sticky buns -- massive cinnamon rolls that come with every meal. But just as worthy of fame are the most delectable eggs Benedict anywhere in Maricopa County. El Chorro doesn't underestimate the power of these beauties, featuring them at Sunday brunch, but also daily at lunch and dinner.The classic needs no improvement: two eggs, lovingly poached to a hot liquid center, stacked with... More »

El Chorro Lodge's Pisco Sour

By Zachary Fowle | Fri, April 6, 2012

Yesterday we discussed Pisco (the Peruvian and Chilean liquor made from distilled grape juice) in the general, and Pisco Porton (the most recent addition to the range of Piscos available in Arizon... More »
Pisco Porton: The Other Grape Drink

By Zachary Fowle | Thu, April 5, 2012

It would seem from looking around the shelves of bars or liquor stores that Europe holds a monopoly on the production of spirits made with grapes. France gives us Cognac and Armagnac; Spain prod... More »
Duncan's Trading Co Announces 2012 "Farmer in the House" Dinners

By Shannon Armour | Wed, April 4, 2012

Patrick Duncan, owner of Duncan's Trading Co has announced the spring "Farmer in the House" dinner line-up. The dinners (which often sell out) feature one-night menus created by some of the best che... More »
Easter Brunch Roundup

By Dominique Chatterjee | Thu, March 22, 2012

Whether or not you celebrate Easter, it's definitely one of the best Sundays of the year to indulge in a lavish brunch. The holiday falls on April 8 this year, and while you might be thinking that giv... More »
There's a Lot Going for El Chorro Lodge; Pity the Food Isn't

By Carol Blonder | Thu, May 12, 2011

On my first trip to Arizona, a friend took me to El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley. It was the '80s; that's where you took visitors. And with good reason. The property looked like a set built for a John Ford movie — the fading sunset, cactus-spot... More »
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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

El Chorro Lodge is a bastion of old-school cool, the kind of place where you can rely on stiff cocktails, a leisurely Arizona-glam atmosphere, and classic dishes like shrimp Louie, saut�ed chicken livers with bacon, tableside chateaubriand, or a glorious mesquite-broiled prime steak. But there's something else worth going for, and it's not on the menu. It's El Chorro's homemade sticky buns, so decadently memorable that they have a cult following. Once you taste these babies � they give you a basket of them at the beginning of each meal, no matter if it's brunch or dinner � you'll understand. They're hot out of the oven, each soft swirl of dough soaked in a sweet, sticky glaze of butter and melted brown sugar. Every bite is ethereal, and it's really hard to not to spoil our appetite when they land on our table. Ultimately, when forced to choose between finishing our steak or polishing off another sticky bun, we inevitably give in to gooey bliss.

Dinner Menu

Starters

Cup $6.00
Bowl $9.00

Soup Of The Day
ask your server for details

$12.00

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
artisan breads, three cheeses, cherry tomato jam

$9.00

Farmer’s Market Fresh Vegetables
hummus, poblano ranch

$8.00

Pommes Frito
parmesan crusted potato puffs, truffle ranch dipping sauce

$11.00

Crispy Chicken Livers
bacon onion marmalade

$15.00

Shrimp Pepper Pot
sautéed shrimp, spicy beer broth, crusty dipping bread

$14.00

Schreiner’s Sausage Platter
local sausages, spicy mustard, pickles, soft pretzel bread

$20.00

Classic Giant Shrimp Cocktail
spicy cocktail sauce

Small $18.00
Large $32.00

Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Plate
cheeses, imported meats, olives, nuts, crostini. small (serves 1-2), large (serves 3-4)

Flash Fried Lobster Tail
medallions, spicy remoulade, drawn butter

Salads
Add Grilled Shrimp (3) - $16.00, Add Salmon - $12.00, Add Chicken - $7.00

$7.00

El Chorro House Salad
mixed organic greens, chick peas, marinated raisins

$9.00

Organic Caesar
romaine, parmesan, crispy polenta croutons

$10.00

Wedge Salad
crisp iceberg, tomato, cucumber, bacon, blue cheese dressing

$10.00

Organic Garden Spinach Salad
arcadia dates, arizona pecans, crow’s dairy goat cheese, edible flowers, white balsamic vinaigrette

$21.00

Windmill Farm Shrimp & Tomato Salad
avocado, poached shrimp, gazpacho vinaigrette

$13.00

Farmer’s Market Chopped Salad
seasonal vegetables, couscous, nuts, herb vinaigrette

$15.00

Tomato & Burrata Salad
arizona heirloom tomato, fresh pulled burrata cheese, queen creek olive oil, balsamic reduction

$17.00

El Chorro Chicken Cobb Salad
free range chicken breast, bacon, avocado, tomato, hardboiled egg, blue cheese crumbles, poblano ranch

$18.00

Salmon Nicoise
fingerling potatoes, haricot vert, el cherry tomatoes sherry vinaigrette

Large $20.00
Small $10.00

CHORRO STICKY BUNS TO go

Entrees
Dinners Include A Basket Of The Famed El Chorro Sticky Buns. El Chorro Steaks & Lamb Served With Choice Of Sauces: Honey Chipotle Lime Chimichurri, Bernaise, Brandy Peppercorn

$28.00

Free Range Roasted Chicken
free range boned half chicken, house mashed potatoes, peas

$27.00

Niman Ranch Pork Tenderloin
proscuitto crusted, green chile risotto, fresh carrot pasta

$29.00

Seasonal Salmon
duncan farm’s bean medley, cilantro butter

$28.00

Braised Beef Short Ribs
house mashed potatoes, shaved carrots & bordelaise sauce

$19.00

Chicken Enchiladas
red & green chile, pinto beans, cotija cheese

6 Oz $34.00
9 Oz $38.00
Add Grilled Shrimp (3) $16.00

Center Cut Filet
parmesan scalloped potatoes, sautéed spinach. add lobster tail (8 oz) market price

$42.00
Add Grilled Shrimp (3) $16.00

Niman Ranch ‘prime’ Ny Steak
12 oz all natural steak, twice-baked potato, grilled asparagus. add lobster tail (8 oz) market price

$19.00
Add Grilled Shrimp (3) $16.00
Add Salmon $12.00
Add Chicken $7.00

Vegetarian Pasta
seasonal vegetables, garden basil, roasted vegetable sauce gluten free available

$23.00
Add Grilled Shrimp (3) $16.00
Add Salmon $12.00
Add Chicken $7.00

Polenta & Vegetable Napoleon
spinach, grilled citrus quinoa & sweet red bell pepper sauce

8 Oz $16.00

El Chorro Buffalo Burger
bacon-onion marmalade, pepper jack cheese & french fries. angus-beef burger or veggie burger available upon request

El Chorro Classics

$49.00

Rocky Mountain Rack Of Lamb
vegetable succotash, mint sauce

$27.00

Trout Almondine
lemon brown butter, almonds, green beans

$29.00

‘classic’ Beef Stroganoff
beef tenderloin, roasted mushrooms, buttered egg noodles

$88.00

Chateaubriand
asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes, baby carrots

Sides

$7.00

Green Bean Almondine

$7.00

Asparagus

$7.00

El Chorro Vegetable Succotash

$7.00

Baked Potato

$7.00

Twice Baked Potato

$7.00

Truffle Frie

$7.00

Scalloped Potatoes

$7.00

Grilled Ciabatta Garlic Bread

Desserts

$10.00

Sweetheart Chocolate Cake
valrhona chocolate, vanilla bean sauce

$10.00

Strawberry Shortcake
fresh berry compote, whipped cream

$10.00

Gooey Caramel Cake
butter cake, cream cheese, dulce de leche ice cream

$10.00

Arizona Brownie Sundae
peanuts, caramel, hot fudge

$6.00

Locally Churned Ice Cream & Sorbet

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El Chorro Lodge

5550 E. Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

480-948-5170

Description

2010 | Best Makeover

2008 | Best Sticky Buns

2007 | BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

2005 | BEST AUTHENTIC ARIZONA RESTAURANT

2003 | BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

2002 | Best Old Valley Charm

2001 | Best Eggs Benedict

By Zachary Fowle | Fri, April 6, 2012

By Zachary Fowle | Thu, April 5, 2012

By Shannon Armour | Wed, April 4, 2012

By Dominique Chatterjee | Thu, March 22, 2012

By Carol Blonder | Thu, May 12, 2011

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews