Ardovino's Desert Crossing Reviews
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Fancy A. Sent on 12/05/20225 out of 5 rating
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Magical NYE wedding
Marina helps dreams come true, even if they're really weird!Marina helps dreams come true, even if they're really weird! -
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Victoria P. Sent on 03/26/20205 out of 5 rating
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Absolutely and incredible time!
We had an incredible time with Peggy! She was our favorite part of the whole place! We love her to death!!
-The MatthewsWe had an incredible time with Peggy! She was our favorite part of the whole place! We love her to death!!
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Claudia D. Sent on 11/05/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing experience!
My husband And I planned our wedding at Ardovino's Desert Crossing because they have always been one of our favorite restaurants since we began to date. Our experience was amazing since the 1st meeting with Peggy their coordinator. She was helpful, and answered all our questions, and made us feel 100% comfortable and happy with our decision to host our wedding there! Our guest were happy with the food, and and beautiful ambiance! Thank you for everything!My husband And I planned our wedding at Ardovino's Desert Crossing because they have always been one of our favorite restaurants since we began to date. Our experience was amazing since the 1st meeting with Peggy their coordinator. She was helpful, and answered all our questions, and made us feel 100% comfortable and happy with our decision to host our wedding there! Our guest were happy with the food, and and beautiful ambiance! Thank you for everything! -
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Stephanie F. Sent on 10/22/20195 out of 5 rating
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Best Venue EVER!!!!!!!!!
This venue is absolutely amazing for any event. We had our ceremony and reception on the Camino Real Sky Deck and it was truly stunning!!!!! The venue itself lends to an amazing scenic backdrop, and the staff there was courteous and professional! Our wedding was seriously the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever been to, not because it was my own, but because Peggy, the Ardovinos crew, as well as Patrick Carey event planning helped transform that space into the most perfect rustic space for our magical day! The food was exceptional as usual and Marina the owner personally came down to congratulate us before, during, and after the ceremony. I want to recommend EVERYONE to get married there because it was such a wonderful experience 🥰This venue is absolutely amazing for any event. We had our ceremony and reception on the Camino Real Sky Deck and it was truly stunning!!!!! The venue itself lends to an amazing scenic backdrop, and the staff there was courteous and professional! Our wedding was seriously the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever been to, not because it was my own, but because Peggy, the Ardovinos crew, as well as Patrick Carey event planning helped transform that space into the most perfect rustic space for our magical day! The food was exceptional as usual and Marina the owner personally came down to congratulate us before, during, and after the ceremony. I want to recommend EVERYONE to get married there because it was such a wonderful experience 🥰-
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Giorgio Sent on 07/20/20195 out of 5 rating
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Great, Valuable, and Wonderfull Experience..!!
Ardovino's Staff, help us to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary Nigth, a "Memorable One", with their Profesionalism, and
Quality of Service. We will recomend it 100%.
L and J El Paso, TXArdovino's Staff, help us to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary Nigth, a "Memorable One", with their Profesionalism, and
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Thomas G. Sent on 07/11/20195 out of 5 rating
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Wonderful day
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Elvira R. Sent on 07/10/20195 out of 5 rating
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Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Ardovino’s took care of so many details that I did not need a wedding planner. The food was delicious to the point that my guests kept talking about it after the wedding. The hall is cozy and beautiful. The lights on the ceiling have a magical feeling and the view from the back patio is breathtaking.
The wait staff was very attentive and organized.
Peggy Stein, the event coordinator was a huge help in making all the decisions that go into planning a wedding. She was easy to communicate with and gave me great advice.
I would definitely have another wedding here!I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Ardovino’s took care of so many details that I did not need a wedding planner. The food was delicious to the point that my guests kept talking about it after the wedding. The hall is cozy and beautiful. The lights on the ceiling have a magical feeling and the view from the back patio is breathtaking.
The wait staff was very attentive and organized.
Peggy Stein, the event coordinator was a huge help in making all the decisions that go into planning a wedding. She was easy to communicate with and gave me great advice.
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Claudia C. Sent on 03/13/20195 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful venue! Friendly staff and quality service. All the guests LOVED the food and they accommodated for vegetarian guests.Beautiful venue! Friendly staff and quality service. All the guests LOVED the food and they accommodated for vegetarian guests. -
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Otto N. Sent on 03/08/20195 out of 5 rating
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Everything was perfect!
The location and food were all so perfect. Peggy, Ardovino's event organizer, made sure every single detail was taken care of. We were able to stay under our budget. Dream wedding venue!The location and food were all so perfect. Peggy, Ardovino's event organizer, made sure every single detail was taken care of. We were able to stay under our budget. Dream wedding venue! -
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Jey M. Sent on 02/13/20195 out of 5 rating
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Excellent experience
Arguably 1 of the coolest hipster restaurants in El Paso. A prime spot for fine food, the frostiest martinis and the comfiest and coziest of beautifully stylized atmospheres.Arguably 1 of the coolest hipster restaurants in El Paso. A prime spot for fine food, the frostiest martinis and the comfiest and coziest of beautifully stylized atmospheres. -
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Alex H. Sent on 02/16/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing! Highly recommend
I would highly recommend Ardovino's as a venue!!! I had my wedding ceremony and reception both at Ardovino's and it was magical. Definitely the best day of my life. Everyone was so easy to work with and helped to make my dream wedding a reality. Peggy Stein did an amazing job and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with her as my coordinator. She is very organized and definitely knows how to make the planning fun and less stressful. The food was great, DJ was awesome, and everything turned out to be so beautiful with the help from Patrick Carey as the decorator. I cannot express how great it all turned out to be! HIGHLY recommend Ardovino's for your wedding day! It will not disappoint! :)I would highly recommend Ardovino's as a venue!!! I had my wedding ceremony and reception both at Ardovino's and it was magical. Definitely the best day of my life. Everyone was so easy to work with and helped to make my dream wedding a reality. Peggy Stein did an amazing job and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with her as my coordinator. She is very organized and definitely knows how to make the planning fun and less stressful. The food was great, DJ was awesome, and everything turned out to be so beautiful with the help from Patrick Carey as the decorator. I cannot express how great it all turned out to be! HIGHLY recommend Ardovino's for your wedding day! It will not disappoint! :) -
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Kelsey B. Sent on 02/08/20195 out of 5 rating
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Wedding of my dreams
As a bride I was stressed and overwhelmed but Peggy was so helpful and patient with everything. Ardovino's made my big day the best day of my life!As a bride I was stressed and overwhelmed but Peggy was so helpful and patient with everything. Ardovino's made my big day the best day of my life! -
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Jayme Sent on 02/25/20195 out of 5 rating
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Simple Wedding
My Husband and I are very simple people. We both wanted a simple wedding but also something elegant, Ardovino's was the perfect place for both. Peggy worked with us on every aspect and we got everything we wanted and stayed within budget.My Husband and I are very simple people. We both wanted a simple wedding but also something elegant, Ardovino's was the perfect place for both. Peggy worked with us on every aspect and we got everything we wanted and stayed within budget. -
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Ashley Sent on 10/28/20175 out of 5 rating
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Perfect venue with unique aspects! Really feels like a home versus a banquet hall. All my guests loved it!Perfect venue with unique aspects! Really feels like a home versus a banquet hall. All my guests loved it! -
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Love, love, love them!!!! Food was perfect, staff was wonderful. Guests raved about the entire event.Love, love, love them!!!! Food was perfect, staff was wonderful. Guests raved about the entire event. -
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Ashley Sent on 07/20/20155 out of 5 rating
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The venue was amazing and the service was even better. We had a great time and continue to hear the same from our guests. Peggy, the wedding coordinator, was so easy, fun, and helpful. Every time I emailed or called, I received a response within a day or two...and I had a lot of questions. The food was great and beautifully presented. We felt Peggy and Marina went above and beyond to make our night special. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue!The venue was amazing and the service was even better. We had a great time and continue to hear the same from our guests. Peggy, the wedding coordinator, was so easy, fun, and helpful. Every time I emailed or called, I received a response within a day or two...and I had a lot of questions. The food was great and beautifully presented. We felt Peggy and Marina went above and beyond to make our night special. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue! -
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Krystelle Sent on 10/14/20125 out of 5 rating
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When we saw Ardovino's, we knew it fit our tastes immediately. The venue is so unique and beautifully blends into the desert surroundings. I feel that is has some of the best value as far as venues go-they provide a coordinator, who is absolutely wonderful and if you have ever eaten at the restaurant, you know that the food is not going to be the typical, bland catered food. It was the perfect setting for our wedding reception and our guests enjoyed it so much. Ardovino's is a top notch establishment and would recommend their services.When we saw Ardovino's, we knew it fit our tastes immediately. The venue is so unique and beautifully blends into the desert surroundings. I feel that is has some of the best value as far as venues go-they provide a coordinator, who is absolutely wonderful and if you have ever eaten at the restaurant, you know that the food is not going to be the typical, bland catered food. It was the perfect setting for our wedding reception and our guests enjoyed it so much. Ardovino's is a top notch establishment and would recommend their services. -
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I really enjoyed having our wedding reception at Ardovino's - it was a wonderful and unique venue. The combination of the patio and the function room is great! They were also really wonderful in working within a tight budget.
Things they could have done better: on the day-of, felt like I had to do more "directing" than would have been ideal as the bride and given we were running behind schedule, would have appreciated if the coordinator could have been more flexible in speeding things along (e.g. champagne service, etc.). I also didn't think the entrees were executed at their normally great level on the actual day of the wedding (though certainly could have just been my dish).I really enjoyed having our wedding reception at Ardovino's - it was a wonderful and unique venue. The combination of the patio and the function room is great! They were also really wonderful in working within a tight budget.
Things they could have done better: on the day-of, felt like I had to do more "directing" than would have been ideal as the bride and given we were running behind schedule, would have appreciated if the coordinator could have been more flexible in speeding things along (e.g. champagne service, etc.). I also didn't think the entrees were executed at their normally great level on the actual day of the wedding (though certainly could have just been my dish). -
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April Sent on 11/06/20173.8 out of 5 rating
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We looked at a total of 10 venues (and received info from many more) in El Paso, Las Cruces, Ruidoso, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, and eventually went with ADC after months of debating. It was the first place we looked at and ultimately the place we booked. The patio and Sunset Hall looked AMAZING for our wedding and exceed my expectations. It was breathtakingly beautiful. Everyone raved about the food even though we chose something that is not regularly on the menu (Mexican).
We did receive multiple complaints about the coordinator from other vendors, and everyone (including the mother of the bride and mother of the groom) felt really rushed and confused during and after the rehearsal. (There was a wedding the day of our rehearsal, so they were trying to get our things done as fast as possible.) The coordinator yelled at several of the members of our wedding party, but honestly I was just too tired to care. I do think that booking multiple events back-to-back puts a lot of pressure on her, and she just wants to get things done. Although I think most things went pretty flawlessly the day of our wedding, I would have wished that the customer service would have felt a little more personable, especially considering the thousands of dollars we spent. (My maid of honor wished to order a vegan menu item from the restaurant for her husband, and it was suggested that her husband just eat the pico de gallo as his entrée.)
If we were to do this again, we would definitely still choose ADC because of the overall value, food, location, and uniqueness, but would book 6 hours (instead of 5) and hire the photographer for a little longer.
We looked at a total of 10 venues (and received info from many more) in El Paso, Las Cruces, Ruidoso, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, and eventually went with ADC after months of debating. It was the first place we looked at and ultimately the place we booked. The patio and Sunset Hall looked AMAZING for our wedding and exceed my expectations. It was breathtakingly beautiful. Everyone raved about the food even though we chose something that is not regularly on the menu (Mexican).
We did receive multiple complaints about the coordinator from other vendors, and everyone (including the mother of the bride and mother of the groom) felt really rushed and confused during and after the rehearsal. (There was a wedding the day of our rehearsal, so they were trying to get our things done as fast as possible.) The coordinator yelled at several of the members of our wedding party, but honestly I was just too tired to care. I do think that booking multiple events back-to-back puts a lot of pressure on her, and she just wants to get things done. Although I think most things went pretty flawlessly the day of our wedding, I would have wished that the customer service would have felt a little more personable, especially considering the thousands of dollars we spent. (My maid of honor wished to order a vegan menu item from the restaurant for her husband, and it was suggested that her husband just eat the pico de gallo as his entrée.)
If we were to do this again, we would definitely still choose ADC because of the overall value, food, location, and uniqueness, but would book 6 hours (instead of 5) and hire the photographer for a little longer.
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Brianna Sent on 09/02/20092.8 out of 5 rating
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The wedding site is beautiful, but the road up to the location looks run down and poor. The catered food was $22 per person. That was the cheapest item on the menu, but it was amazing! (chicken florentine) People came up to us all night to tell us how good the food was. Everything was set up for us, and cleaned up for us and that was nice. I would recommend this location for a romantic evening wedding. Ours was at sunset and it was beautiful. They just need to get a better banquet manager who will return calls and emails promptly!!The wedding site is beautiful, but the road up to the location looks run down and poor. The catered food was $22 per person. That was the cheapest item on the menu, but it was amazing! (chicken florentine) People came up to us all night to tell us how good the food was. Everything was set up for us, and cleaned up for us and that was nice. I would recommend this location for a romantic evening wedding. Ours was at sunset and it was beautiful. They just need to get a better banquet manager who will return calls and emails promptly!! -
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