El Encanto

6248 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek
(480) 488-1752

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Donna Larson

Ya gotta go there. The atmosphere is out of this world. Food is good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ulysses Vera

Atmosphere is lively and enjoyable, which is clearly a big part of this restaurant’s appeal. However, the outdoor seating could be more comfortable. The chairs are metal with only a folded towel for padding, which made sitting for an extended period less pleasant.
During our group’s visit, we had to request napkins and silverware after our food was already served since none were provided initially. We were also quoted a 30-minute wait time but ended up being seated after about an hour, and in an area we had specifically asked to avoid.
The chips were excellent and the salsa was good. The food overall was decent, but some menu items did not seem to match the price point in terms of quality. The taco plate, in particular, could use improvement — the rice was overcooked, the beans were fairly standard, and the taco meat was somewhat dry. The fried tortillas arrived partially broken, causing them to fall apart when picked up. Tortillas served with side orders also appeared to be microwaved rather than freshly heated.
Overall, this seems to be a popular spot mainly for the atmosphere and hype. If you are looking for a fun, social dining environment, it may be worth a visit. However, if you are specifically seeking authentic Mexican food, you may want to explore other options. With some improvements to food consistency and service details, the experience could better justify the pricing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Matthew Henry

Beautiful place, tremendous food, attentive and pleasant staff, can't wait to return!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alan Johnson

Super cool place! Be prepared for a wait though. Granted, we went on a Sunday late afternoon. We got impatient and just ate in the bar, but we should've waited, the atmosphere inside (not at the bar) was amazing! There's a little pool inside/outside.
The service was great even though they were obviously busy. A bunch of us got the fajita taco salads with the chicken and it was SUPER good!! Perfectly seasoned chicken and veggies, the taco bowl was great too!
We also tried the queso guillermo and the fundido and both were absolutely delicious, highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

wintermarsy

Their Beef Fajitas was good, but the Chicken Queso Fundido burrito was subpar. The staff/service was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Abe Saba

Great service this evening. Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nrg

Super cool place with a great atmosphere and good food. The lil lake in the middle is so awesome and unique. This place has been around for some time, I've been going for over 30 years and still love to bring people here. Never disappoints.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Cookerly

Went with 9 people on a Friday night. Had reservations and the place was packed. Very good service. All the food was great and came out extremely quickly.

Michelle Farnell

I’ve never felt the need to leave a negative review until now. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had. The fajitas were extremely disappointing — two pieces of chicken were literally frozen in the middle, and the steak was so chewy it was difficult to eat.

To make matters worse, our waiter accidentally charged our credit card for another table’s bill. Although management told us 20 minutes later that it had been corrected, they were unable to provide the proper credit card receipts, which left us feeling uneasy.

Overall, a very frustrating experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Angela Hoff

Great food, friendly service, and an unexpected pond in the middle of the courtyard with ducks. It was a fun experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Mary Copelan

We love this place. The restaurant is huge and the service is fabulous. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Eichler

Awesome Mexican food in quaint Cave Creek

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Baumgarten

Unique experience

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

millie Richardson

We love sitting next to the pond with fish,turtles, and ducks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ttatiana G

I saw this place at social media and I thought it was really good but the food I will rate at 5/10 there is not a variety of food, but the drinks and the ambient was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

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