El Chorro
Food and Beverage ServicesArizona, United States51-200 Employees
El Chorro is a historic food and beverage venue in Paradise Valley, Arizona, offering an authentic Arizona dining experience with views of Camelback Mountain. Founded in 1937, the site has evolved from a lodge into a year-round restaurant and destination dining spot. The menu emphasizes seasonal cuisine rooted in sustainable, locally grown, all-natural ingredients, including herbs and produce from the El Chorro garden, while the bar features handcrafted cocktails and a broad wine selection. The property's dining capacity has expanded over the years, increasing from 70 to 200 seats, and the operation shifted to year-round service in 1990. In 2009, Jacquie Dorrance acquired El Chorro and joined operating partners Kristy Moore and Tim Moore to revitalize and enlarge the indoor-outdoor dining areas and private spaces, while reinforcing sustainable practices. The restaurant serves residents and visitors in the Phoenix area seeking a long-standing dining destination and has earned recognition for al fresco dining and brunch offerings in recent years.