948-5170 Back in 1937, when El Chorro first opened for business, the patio view must have been stunning. That's because it still is. El Chorro is nestled by the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, so you dine in romantic tranquillity soothed by a gentle evening breeze, surrounded by craggy peaks bathed in the light of a rising desert moon. But El Chorro offers more than a picture-postcard view. The fare is picture-perfect as well.
Meals start off with a basket of the famous sticky buns.
So is the rack of lamb. The kitchen shows considerable skill with fish as well. Whether it's the scenery or the fare, El Chorro's patio gives diners something to chew on.