El Chorro

18 Perfect Phoenix Restaurant Patios for Dining Alfresco

"Nestled between Camelback and Mummy Mountains in the heart of Paradise Valley, this lovely old adobe lodge — an iconic landmark surrounded by palm trees, cactus and desert plants — offers up a delicious taste of Arizona history without feeling remotely stuck in time. The place is justifiably famous for its alfresco brunch, thanks to its gorgeous setting and legendary sticky buns, but don’t miss green corn tamales with eggs or the nostalgic shake (a tangerine freeze, optionally jacked up with booze). Locals and tourists show up for happy hour or a balmy dinner on the fireplace-warmed patio over classics such as trout amandine and beef stroganoff." - Mcconnell Quinn, Nikki Buchanan, jamiekillin, Rudri Patel