AAA, known for its Automotive services, insurance, travel, and more, is spreading the love with its new “Favorite Romantic Restaurants in the West” list — just in time for Valentine’s Day, too.
Out of the 11 spots in the west, which includes Arizona, California, Montana, Oregon, and Hawaii, El Corral made the list. It’s actually mentioned first, right off the bat.
“El Corral Steakhouse in Tucson, Arizona, is set amidst authentic desert landscaping, which can be viewed from the spacious windows,” said Gail Saunders of AAA.
“The interior is old-time Western Hollywood glamor with large photos of Western cowboys from movies on the walls. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxed. It is the most original restaurant in all of Arizona. Really worth a trip to Tucson.”
The steakhouse has been grillin’ up the goods since 1939 on River Road making it one of the oldest restaurants in Tucson. Its current location was also considered the “east side” to some because the rest of the town hadn’t been developed yet.
El Corral is located at 2201 E. River Rd. For more information, visit elcorraltucson.com.
Stay in the Tucson Foodie Loop
Weekly digest of new openings, events, and guides. No spam.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
