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Yelp review
Scottsdale, AZ
El Charro
5550 E Lincoln Dr. · ~2 mi
(480) 964-1851
El Charro is hands down the best fine dining dinner spot in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley area. I am a fine dining snob and I have high expectations for restaurants that I plan on eating an expensive meal at and El Charro never disappoints. Whether you desire a delicious, juicy filet, or flavorful seafood, this is the place to go if you don't mind forking over some cash.
My experience started the moment I walked through the adobe arch reading "El Charro" which is a gateway into the beautiful, romantically lit patio that spans around the open, cozy, adobe restaurant in a nice wide L shape. When I went to El Chorro recently, I did have to wait for my table, but I was able to go and sit at their bar area where I was well taken care of as I waited to be seated. We were seated about 15 minutes after arriving, but my experience at the bar helped pass the time extremely fast and I gladly say out my wait enjoying my time at the bar. Once I made my way to the table, covered in a beautiful white linen, and sat in comfortably cushioned chairs, I was almost immediately brought a glass of water and was served their famous sticky buns which they serve to their guests instead of bread. The sticky buns came out a perfectly warm temperature and were so gooey and delicious. My server was extremely prompt and made sure to get us our drinks as quickly as possible.
I ordered the 8oz. center cut filet, served with parmesan scalloped potatoes, asparagus and pink peppercorn sauce on the side. This entrée totals about $45, but on this particular night I added jumbo shrimp to make it a surf & turf which ran the cost up to about $52. A price well worth paying in my opinion. [picture on the bottom of page]
The presentation was stunning and I honestly could not wait to dive into my plate and consume this meal as quickly as my body would allow. Everything came out the perfect temperature and I knew as soon as everything on that plate was finished being cooked, they brought it out immediately.
I enjoy my filet medium rare, and unlike most places who tend to go a little too rare when I request this, this steak was perfect. It was so tender and juicy that I did not even use my peppercorn sauce because the steak itself didn't even need anything more. The scalloped potatoes were creamy and delicious and came out in a nice large helping. The asparagus was cooked to perfection so that they still crunch when you bite into them but are soft enough you don't feel like you're eating asparagus al dente. The shrimp was extremely tasty and HUGE. You really get your moneys worth for upgrading the plate to a surf and turf. My parents were celebrating their 30th anniversary this night, and in order to celebrate, the restaurant gave them a complimentary dessert that included a graham cracker crusted white and milk chocolate mousse. The flavors were delectable and I wished this dessert would never end.
Our waitress, Andrea, was an incredibly nice and a very efficient waitress. She clearly enjoyed her job and served with poise and class. She made sure we had everything we needed and I never felt like I was abandoned at my table.
I would give my experience at El Charro ***** out of ***** stars for its comfortable, open atmosphere, incredible and efficient service, and mouthwatering, cooked to perfection food that is consistently good every time I come to the restaurant.
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