El Encanto Mexican Cafe

6248 E. Cave Creek, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

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Phone:

+1 480 488 1752

Website:

www.elencantorestaurant.com

Email:

christinemnelson@earthlink.net

At the far north end of the Valley, this enchanting Mexican cafe has the true look and feel of ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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23 reviews

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23 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

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We will not be returning and my point just is, if you're expecting something romantic and quiet, this isn't the place. more on Yahoo! Travel

Wait is artificial and patrons are directed to bar until seating is available while dozens of clean tables remain empty. more on Yahoo! Travel

The price is right for my family of 7 and we love to sit outside. more on GoCityKids

We shared the fajitas which were tasty but if I were you I would ask for them straight from the kitchen and not wrapped. more on CitySearch

Many magazines, newspapers and even their Web site say that this restaurant is a great place with a romantic atmosphere. more on Yahoo! Travel

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6 reviews

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My friend and I went to this place for a unique change. The atmosphere was nice, and the pond was great for ambiance, but the silverware was dirty, the food took FOREVER to get to us, and there was hardly anyone in the place. I understand ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I've been to this establishment three times and I must say that the most recent time was a huge disappointment. Many magazines, newspapers and even their Web site say that this restaurant is a great place with a romantic atmosphere. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The atmosphere is delightful, totally unexpected cause the view from outside is unassuming. Food is 5 star, tasty delectable, rica as mexican food should be!!! Customer service is definitely at the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Had a Great dinner here. just wish to take my wife here. Instead of having a work time Lunch. Loved the Atmosphere. more on Yahoo! Travel

The server was great, wonderful sense of humor. We like to have fun when we go out, and my older son was visiting between duty stations,(he is active air force), we had a wonderful dinner in a wonderful atmosphere. We are locals and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

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Cave Creek is a little grittier than the surrounding area which is just fine with me. El Encanto fits into that theme. The restaurant has both inside and semi outside seating. We choose the outside wh ... more on TripAdvisor

This place was packed on a Saturday afternoon but the wait time was only about 20 minutes. The bar has a good selection of spirits, domestic & imported beers & specialty cocktails. The bartenders are ... more on TripAdvisor

Good food; great location with ducks included; terrific service; good tequila...... good experience!!! more on TripAdvisor

El Encanto has something for everyone. Indoor or outdoor seating, bar seating and an extensive menu. The tortillas are marvelous and the food all show great care in their preparation. My wife, who is ... more on TripAdvisor

The chips and salsa are the best. Three different types of salsa with 3 distinct flavors not just mild and hot varities of the same type. Num! Chips were ... more on TripAdvisor

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El Encanto is a charming Mexican restaurant on the main road in Cave Creek. The building is hacienda style, with a walled in courtyard ... more on igougo

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