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El Encanto
- Mexican
- Cave Creek, AZ
About this business
El Encanto became a favorite for its enchanting setting and great food. The business grew rapidly and eventually needed a more developed and improved infrastructure. In 2003, Bill’s daughter Christine, a lawyer living in Washington, came back to join and run the business. Christine developed new operating systems to manage the increased volume and built a management team to implement them. They focus on improving consistency and enhancing the level of service. Christine and Chef Hernandez also developed a new menu,main... read more
Location details
6248 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Terrible Service and management – El Encanto has a beautiful setting with a pond full of ducks. We had the worst service I have ever experienced. After about an hour, 2 bowls of chips and a few margaritas we were brought food we never ordered. Our waitress returned shortly after to confirm what we did order and appeared to be putting our order in for the first time. I was fine with everything heck I was drinking margaritas, but the thing that finally got to me (besides seeing all the people come and go that we sat well after... read more
Been eating here for years – And have always liked the food and atmosphere very much up until the last two meals here. They have gotten terrible and will not return, even though I have lived nearby since 1984.
Worst Mexican we ever had – HUGE disappointment. Was recommended by an acquaintance, we had company from out of town. We were ashamed after we took them there. The food, service, and ambiance was AWFUL. The server never checked and even after we asked for the check he still hung out at the front joking around with the rest of the staff. The food was terrible. We each ordered something different and all hated our food and didn't finish it. When we were ordering my husband told the server I wasn't sure what I wanted, he got an... read more
The worst Mexican in Arizona – We live about two miles from El Encanto. It used to be our favorite mexican restaurant. apparently, ownership recently changed and it is now easily the worst mexican food in the Valley. We ordered the Pollo Fundido which was supposed to be chicken cooked in spices with onions and peppers covered with cream cheese sauce and cheddar. What I got was plain chunks of chicken with no onions or peppers wrapped in a second rate tortilla covered with a gummy cream cheese sauce and no cheddar. When I ask... read more
Not what it used to be. . . – This place is not what is used to be. Any review from last year is out of date. You would do better defrost some frozen food than eat here. We arrived early, and were seated quickly, but discovered that the rules had changed and the dreaded "no substitutions" rules were now in effect. When we did order, the appetizers came out with the entrees. We sent them back to the kitchen where the food apparently sat under a warming lamp until we had eaten the appetizers. When the entrees where brought to ... read more
Good but not great. If you are afraid of birds, sit inside! – The outdoor dining can be great, but the song birds can be out of control. I give the food a solid B, compared to Dallas restaurants, and the ambience is great. However, one time the birds were flocking onto the tables around us when other diners left and it felt a little unsanitary to have them flying all around us! Service is slow. Been here a few times and every time was the same in this regard. Nontheless, I do strongly recommend el Encanto (which means the sp... read more
Best in the valley – This place is so good it was even in a novel written by a local author. I have been going to this place for years and can say that it is the best. The other reviews explain how great the atmosphere is, and it is, so I will not get into that. Best chips and salsa, best beans and rice, and strong drinks. My favorite artery clogger is the Pollo Con Queso. It is sooo good and sooo bad at the same time. Deep fried shredded chicken burrito with jalapeno cream cheese on top and cheddar cheese melted on top of t... read more
Great Ambience! – OK! I am a pretty picky person here in the Valley of the Sun. My honest opinion was it was pretty good. Carefree/Cavecreek area is far outside of Central Phoenix but its definitely an experience. They are located in a authentic looking Mexican style building in a very old part of Cavecreek/Carefree. They have a beautiful pond with live ducks and swans. The service could have been a tad faster but being that the restaurant seats over 400 and it was a Friday night rush, I can over look that part a little. Fla... read more
High-desert charm in the midst of cowboy town. – In Short This cantina's draw is its relaxing outdoor patio with a duck pond, tucked away behind high adobe walls. Pond-view dining spots are available inside, too, which features private partitioned tables perfect for quiet romance. Start with the appetizer sampler platter, containing flautas, tostadas, beans and a creamy pollo fundido. Or, try the chili relleno Mexicano, stuffed with chicken and ladled with ancho chili sauce.
Frequently asked questions about El Encanto
How is El Encanto rated?
El Encanto has a 4.5 star rating with 4,183 reviews.
When is El Encanto open?
El Encanto is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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