Devour The Best Homemade Sticky Buns At This Bakery In Arizona
Sticky buns versus cinnamon rolls is one of the most age-old bakery debates, and this Arizona restaurant is on a mission to settle the score. El Chorro, an upscale restaurant in Scottsdale, is the last place you’d expect to find delicious homemade pastries, but that’s exactly what makes it so special. Warm, fluffy, and covered in a brown sugar glaze, these sinful sweets are the definition of irresistible. See the deliciousness for yourself:
Nestled in Paradise Valley, this dining destination dates back to 1937 and couldn’t be more appropriately located. Traditional Southwestern architecture creates an authentic, hacienda-style atmosphere, and red rocks towering in every direction only add to the experience.
The large outdoor seating area is a delightful place to lounge while you dine. A perfect amount of lighting illuminates the desert night sky, allowing the majestic silhouettes of nearby mountains to cast their shadows.
Grab a drink at the patio bar and nibble on appetizers like fried lobster bites while the soft notes of live music drift through the air. Strike up a conversation with the friendly locals and try not to fill up on booze and small bites - the best is yet to come.
These are El Chorro’s signature sticky buns. The cinnamon and butter filling and a brown sugar glaze smothered on top make these tasty pastries absolutely irresistible.
Rather than more common garlic bread, each table gets an order of these babies prior to the main course. Served fresh out of the oven, you'll be hooked after the first bite. Go ahead and tell the waiter to set aside a few more baskets for you to take home - they often sell out faster than the chefs can keep up with!
The next time your sweet tooth strikes, indulge it in the most elegant way possible. Sink your teeth into a warm, comforting, homemade treat while sitting by the fire and sipping a glass of fine wine.
You’ll find the restaurant at 5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner. For more information, you can visit the website or Facebook page.
Have you ever eaten sticky buns from El Chorro? Where do you stand on the sticky buns vs. cinnamon rolls debate? Are there any other restaurants or bakeries in Arizona that do a tremendous job making these delicious treats? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
