Summer was wonderful to work with from start to finish. The venue was beautiful. The service staff did a great job and the price was reasonable. It was a true destination wedding. The married couple and the whole family had a wonderful time.
Troy T.
5.0
We recently had our celebration at El Encanto in Cave Creek, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Everything throughout our event ran incredibly smoothly, which made it so easy for us to relax and truly enjoy the day.
The service was exceptional, there were always servers checking in to see if we needed anything, and they were consistently attentive without ever being overwhelming. Everyone we interacted with was professional, kind, and genuinely seemed to care about making our event special.
Highly recommend for anyone looking to host an event in a beautiful setting with outstanding service!
Bailey D.
5.0
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Summer Lareau
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El Encanto is a unique wedding venue nestled in the Valley of Cave Creek, AZ. This destination offers an enchanting blend of charming architecture and lush gardens.
When you step into the El Encanto Mexican Restaurant, you and your guests will be awed by the various spaces they have to offer. This restaurant's garden, Jardin de El Encanto Dos, provides a romantic setting for ceremonies and receptions of up to 200 guests with a stunning array of plant life and dazzling string lights. Ponds and waterfalls will fill the space with tranquil sounds as you exchange your vows among lush greenery.
El Encanto in Cave Creek offers the South Patio, a covered outdoor area that features Misson-style architectural touches. This space can host ceremonies and receptions of up to 120 guests. Here, you can enjoy dining and dancing with a blend of natural light and the soft glow of hanging pendants. A fireplace also adds to the comfort of the setting, providing warmth and a sense of romance.
At the El Encanto Mexican Restaurant, superb food, spirits, and service will ensure that your celebration is one to remember. The planning team will meet with you to discuss your wedding needs and vision. With your style in mind, they will go above and beyond to transform the space into the perfect setting. On your big day, you and your guests can enjoy a selection of fresh appetizers and entrees expertly paired with a refreshing beverage. Beyond serving your loved ones dinner, this venue's staff will assist with setup and cleanup to ensure your wedding is seamless.
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Hello and congratulations on your engagement! Planning a wedding is such and exciting time and I would love to help you coordinate your dream day at El Encanto. Our restaurants are truly magical settings for wedding ceremonies and receptions. I have worked for the organization for 10 years and have seen so many amazing and beautiful events in our venues. I look forward to working with you to create a memorable event!
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El Encanto is a beautiful, romantic venue with gardens, a pond, vibrant desert colors and patios that suit intimate gatherings or 100+ guests. The coordinator and staff are responsive, attentive, and keep events running smoothly. Guests praise the delicious food, reasonable pricing, and a memorable, stress-free experience.
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Magdalen L
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5.0
2/26/2026
For our Valentine’s day morning wedding we chose to host a brunch here at El Encanto Dos. We live in Idaho so we were going with it all sight unseen but the coordinator Summer made...
everything so effortless. At no point did we feel like we were being treated like a number or like just another wedding. Everything was explained in great detail and she had so much patience for our questions and concerns. Communication was 10/10 especially with us being out of state. She was never ever hard to get an hold of. Everything was reasonably priced and the day itself was beyond what we could’ve even asked for, especially with the table settings! We had tricky timing with the morning wedding being around the same time that the restaurant opened so we were able to drop off some centerpieces ahead of time and Summer and the staff took care of it assembling and getting it ready for us. We wanted a very chic and classy Valentine’s style and they went with red linens that draped elegantly over the side of the table and a single red rose at each place setting. All of our guests loved the food, loved the location, and loved the garden, especially my father-in-law who came here from Mexico a while back who said he hadn’t seen some of those plants in over 20 years. Just hearing him say that alone made me realize how worth it it was to have our brunch at this lovely place. The patio that we rented out was the perfect size for our small party and the bar opened right up onto the patio so our guests had access to all the drinks they wanted. The garden was also accessible that day (we were lucky) and so our guests could walk around in there as well. All in all the weather was perfect and everyone was so happy with it.
Troy T
5.0
5/08/2026
Summer was wonderful to work with from start to finish. The venue was beautiful. The service staff did a great job and the price was reasonable. It was a true destination wedding....
The married couple and the whole family had a wonderful time.
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Bailey D
5.0
3/19/2026
We recently had our celebration at El Encanto in Cave Creek, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Everything throughout our event ran incredibly smoothly, w...
hich made it so easy for us to relax and truly enjoy the day.
The service was exceptional, there were always servers checking in to see if we needed anything, and they were consistently attentive without ever being overwhelming. Everyone we interacted with was professional, kind, and genuinely seemed to care about making our event special.
Highly recommend for anyone looking to host an event in a beautiful setting with outstanding service!
Heather H
5.0
5/30/2025
El Encanto is absolutely gorgeous! Between the pond, the flowers, and the vibrant desert colors, our wedding felt so quaint and cozy—exactly what we wanted. The South Patio was per...
fect for our guest list of over 100 people, and the atmosphere was both intimate and spacious. The staff was incredibly friendly and made me feel so special throughout the entire day. Summer, the event coordinator, was amazing to work with—she made the planning process easy and always responded quickly to emails, which I really appreciated. And the food? Truly to die for! El Encanto’s menu is always a hit, and it was no different at our wedding—everything was delicious. If you're looking for a cozy, beautiful venue with amazing food at a reasonable price, I can’t recommend El Encanto enough (any of the three locations!).
Caroline B
5.0
3/16/2025
We could not have selected a better venue for our February wedding/reception. El Encanto exceeded our expectations. Summer was so great to work with. She ensured all details wer...
e taken care of, and helped make our special day perfect! The food is always delicious at El Encanto, and the margarita fountain was a huge hit!! Almost every guest commented on how wonderful the venue was. If you are looking for a beautiful, romantic spot to get married in the Cave Creek/Scottsdale area, El Encanto is your place. I highly recommend them!!
Rachel K
5.0
1/06/2025
We had both our ceremony and our reception here for our wedding in December. We had reached out to them months in advance, and Summer was an amazing coordinator for us. She provide...
d us lots of information about different packages for weddings and was quick to answer all of our questions. The venue itself was beautiful the day of. We loved the lights around the trees and the fresh flowers. The venue provided table settings, and allowed us to come beforehand to set up all of our own decorations as well. The food was delicious, and us and all of our guests really enjoyed it. The staff was super helpful and kind to all of our guests, and we truly didn't have to worry about anything during our reception; it was all taken care of. When any issues did come up with the planning process, Summer was able to get them fixed in no time, and was super receptive and kind to all of our concerns. I would certainly recommend this venue!
Michael S
5.0
11/13/2024
Summer (event coordinator) and her team were amazing. My wife and I had the full experience: wedding ceremony and reception. It was flawless. We did not hire a professional wedding...
planner, we just “winged” it. Summer was great to work with and I would highly recommend considering this as your event space.
Merisa Q
5.0
2/29/2024
The waiters and bartender were wonderful, the food was good and the patio overlooked the duck pond and was separated from the rest of the customers making it more private. Overall ...
it was a memorable experience
Rhonda W
5.0
11/24/2023
We worked with Summer to plan our wedding and reception on El Encanto Dos' patio. It was perfect. Summer and her staff were helpful and attentive throughout the entire planning, ...
setup and day of the wedding.
Bree D
5.0
10/26/2023
This is the place for your wedding! My husband and I had our reception here. We chose El Encanto in Cave Creek because the space was so beautiful and had a natural feel. The event ...
staff were fabulous, setting up the tables and food before we arrived, as well as serving cake to table. The bartender was friendly and fast, keeping the line short for our guests. They made the whole experience easy for us and we had a wonderful night. I would highly recommend El Encanto for your wedding.
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 10/30/2023
Thank you for your kind review, Bree! We enjoyed hosting your wedding celebration! Best w...
ishes to you and Alex - Summer & the El Encanto Team
Jacky D
5.0
4/28/2023
I cannot think of any venue I would have rather had my wedding in than El Encanto. What a magical atmosphere; the old-world charm, the pond, the tiling, the greenery, the lighting...
... all combined to make this such a memorable and special venue. Summer and her team were fantastic and the night was easy and stress-free. All my guests raved about the beautiful venue and its delicious food. If I were to do it all over again, I would book El Encanto again!
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 04/28/2023
Jacky- Congrats again! We are so happy you and your guests enjoyed the evening! Thank you ...
for your kind review. We wish you all the happiness in your new marriage. -Summer & the El Encanto Team
Jeff M
5.0
4/19/2023
The event was a huge success. Summer and her staff were wonderful to work with. The food and beverages were awesome. The entire outdoor venue was perfect. Thanks for helping make t...
he wedding special.
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 04/26/2023
Thank you for your review, Jeff! We enjoyed hosting Melissa & Nick's wedding and we are so...
glad it was a special day for you and your family. Thanks again! - Summer & the El Encanto Team
Sheila B
5.0
3/21/2023
The venue was beautiful and the staff did everything that we asked for and more.
The one item I would suggest is that the brochure be updated for vendors (DJ’s); and maybe more cle...
ar on costs and inclusions.
All in all, marvelous!!!
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 03/21/2023
Hi Sheila, Thank you for your review & feedback! We enjoyed hosting your wedding and wish ...
you all the happiness in your new marriage! - Summer & the El Encanto Team
Vickey D
5.0
3/13/2023
We had our daughter’s wedding luncheon reception at El Encanto Dos in their Garden Patio. Summer Lareau was the event coordinator. She was very easy to work with, as well as very ...
communicative. The venue was nice size, and included an outdoor bar. All our guest were very pleased with the venue, food & staff. Great place for a small or large event.
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 03/15/2023
Thank you for your kind words, Vickey. It was our pleasure hosting your daughters wedding ...
reception. Best wishes - Summer & the El Encanto Team.
Debbie W
5.0
11/26/2022
Flawless reception! Beautiful venue, delicious food, superior serving staff. Event Manager, Summer L., was amazing in every aspect. What a PERFECT night in all respects! Highly rec...
ommend!
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 11/30/2022
Debbie - thank you for your kind review! We are so happy to have been a part of your daugh...
ter and new son in law's wedding. It was truly a beautiful evening. Best wishes to you & your family!
Kierstyn C
5.0
10/09/2022
We loved having our wedding at El Encanto! We had both our ceremony and our reception on their South Patio, with a total of about 75 people. The whole team was amazing at communica...
ting with us long distance while we planned everything, and they made everything very easy the day of. The food and drinks were great and we loved the romantic ambiance of the tile archway, pond, and trees. I cannot recommend them enough! It was everything we hoped for and more.
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 10/19/2022
Hi Kierstyn! Thank you so much for your review. What a beautiful wedding it was! It was pl...
easure working with you to create a memorable wedding for you, your new husband, your friends and family! We wish you both a wonderful life together, and can't wait to see you on your 1st year anniversary next year! Let me know when you are ready to plan that evening... Thank you & Congratulations - Summer
Kayla W
5.0
4/14/2021
We used El Encanto for our wedding reception. I cannot say enough about how perfect this venue was. Beautiful, delicious, and the service was excellent.
Response from El Encanto Mexican Restaurant on 04/14/2021
Kayla,
Many thanks for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure working with you ...
to create a wonderful evening for you, your new husband, your friends and family!
We wish you both a wonderful life together, and can't wait to see you on your 1st year anniversary next year! Let me know when you are ready to plan that evening...
Thank you again,
Teresa and the entire El Encanto Team
Holly P
5.0
11/18/2013
Amazing food! Not one bad thing to say. Everyone loved the food and continues to rave about it…MUST go here!!!
Stephanie C
5.0
4/17/2013
We ate at this place before we even planned on our wedding, so that proves its amazing food! We had our wedding reception on the outdoor patio, it was lovely. All the guest loved t...
he food. I have been to so many weddings where the bride and groom spend so much money and the end result is dry chicken and cold veggies. This mexican food was so delicious and super affordable! Best choice ever!
