I was expecting a great meal from Cartwright's because I love the food from Tonto, which is the sister restaurant. Unfortunately it was overall disappointing which is too bad, because the atmosphere is cozy and nice and the service was good. The (relatively) new vegetarian-friendly menu is what drew me in but it wasn't anything too exciting - salads from the main menu, a few unexciting appetizers, and two entree choices (an assortment of vegetable sides or vegetarian chili).
I ordered the $15 vegetarian chili and was so disappointed in what was served - beans and vegetables in a thin broth and the whole thing had a sour taste to it. I want my chili to be thick and comforting, and this dish had none of those qualities. My husband ordered the pork shoulder/chorizo and liked the meat portion of his dish but didn't care for any of the sides.
I'll be sticking with Tonto when looking for a good upscale meal in Cave Creek.