Dining on the patio at El Chorro along with its famed Sticky Buns is a long-standing Phoenix tradition. 

Built in 1934 and converted to a Lodge in 1937, El Chorro’s iconic setting at the base of Camelback Mountain offers an authentic Arizona desert setting where generations of Valley residents and visitors alike come to savor classic, Southwestern-inspired cuisine; enjoy a relaxed weekend brunch; gather with friends over drinks and live music; celebrate special occasions or meet with associates.

To honor its Arizona Destination Dining heritage, El Chorro’s culinary vision features classic cuisine favorites with a Southwestern-inspired influence.  Menu offerings center on fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients – including herbs and produce from the El Chorro garden.

A variety of new, Arizona-inspired and innovative dishes featuring Oven Roasted Beet Salad; Pork Tenderloin; Baby Back Ribs; Vegetarian Pasta and Gooey-Carmel Butter Cake join select traditional El Chorro menu classics such as the famed Sticky Buns, Eggs Benedict and Beef Stroganoff.  There is also a perfect wine available from the expansive El Chorro Cellar.

Oven Roasted Beet Salad

Music, Events & Happy Hour

El Chorro’s renown Patio setting not only features desert vistas and stunning Camelback Mountain views – it is highlighted by indoor-outdoor dining spaces with quaint gardens, fire pits, a bocce ball lawn and outdoor lounge areas.  It also serves as a stage for the best in local performers with an ever-changing selection of live entertainment. 

The award-winning Patio setting and generous Happy Hour menu samplings, such as Grilled Street Tacos, Mini Grilled Cheese Bites and Parmesan-crusted Pommes Frito are dining favorites.  When combined with seasonally-inspired cocktail specials and the famed Camelback Mountain and desert view setting – it’s Arizona Destination Dining at its best.

Meetings & Events

El Chorro also offers a variety of venues to create a memorable event, meeting or gathering. From Private Dining in the Hampton Suite to views from the Gallery & Landmark Rooms.  The Casa Paloma Pavilion opens onto a series of exterior patios, fireplaces and gardens, while the renowned Classroom Bar has been carefully restored to reflect its legacy décor, which also includes the Lounge, Patio and Bocce Lawn.

Recent restoration efforts have restored the restaurant’s rustic charm.  El Chorro is the first restaurant in Arizona to earn the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Gold Certification -- being the second-highest level attainable.

For more information visit: www.elchorro.com