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Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
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Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

El Encanto is an enchanting wedding venue and authentic Mexican-inspired restaurant located in Cave Creek, Arizona. The venue exudes a warm, romantic ambiance, seamlessly blending old-world aesthetics with modern amenities to create an unforgettable experience. Owned and operated by Bill and Christine, a dedicated father-and-daughter team, El Encanto reflects deep family values and genuine hospitality, ensuring couples and their guests have the experience of a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity

Set against a backdrop of lush gardens and picturesque water features, El Encanto offers an array of stunning indoor and outdoor spaces in which to celebrate. The venue boasts a beautiful patio with brick floors, hand-laid slate stone accents, and a charming pond filled with ducks, turtles, and fish. With multiple event spaces available, including the intimate South Patio, accommodating up to 120 guests, and the expansive Jardin de El Encanto Dos, designed for gatherings of up to 200 guests, couples can choose the perfect setting to suit their vision.

Services Offered

El Encanto’s experienced staff is committed to making every wedding celebration exceed all expectations. The venue provides comprehensive event services, guiding couples through planning from engagement parties and rehearsal dinners to the main ceremony and reception. In-house chefs prepare authentic, handmade Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients, complemented by delicious margaritas and an unmatched selection of tequilas and wines. Attentive event coordination, pre-event setup, and post-event cleanup ensure a stress-free experience, allowing couples and guests to fully immerse themselves in the truly enchanting atmosphere of El Encanto. Contact the team today to begin planning a celebration you and your loved ones will always cherish.

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Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 37 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Garden
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

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Reviews of El Encanto

Heather&D'Angelo
Heather&D'angelo Sent on 05/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

El Encanto – Cave Creek (South Patio Venue)

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 perfect 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!).
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B68468F97B4182879Dad1F0B33A0A8Ca9Ed9Feb3 Sent on 10/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue & Catering

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 communicating 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.
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Stephanie Sent on 04/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We always loved this place for the food, before there ever was a wedding. THAT'S when you know it will be good. We had our wedding reception here and loved it. The patio was so intimate, and the food was amazing. So HAPPY!
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Rebecca Sent on 07/18/2007
5 out of 5 rating
El Encanto Dos is the restaurant where my husband and I had our rehearsal dinner. They were very accommodating to our large party (20+) and the drinks and food arrived promptly!
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Michele Sent on 03/16/2009
4.2 out of 5 rating
The food was fantastic and the staff was good. The venue is great except that you really need to dress it up yourself. The coordinator we worked with really helped but was hard to get in touch with.
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Summer Lareau
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El Encanto frequently asked questions

El Encanto includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
El Encanto includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at El Encanto includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by El Encanto for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
El Encanto offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
El Encanto offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
El Encanto offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
El Encanto offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Tables
El Encanto is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.4 in average response time.
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