El Corral Sports Bar, a first-generation Mexican-American, female-owned concept, is preparing to open in Phoenix at 5820 W. McDowell Road, Suite B.
The sports bar is scheduled to make its debut on December 5, according to co-owner Jennifer Vazquez. The upcoming bar will relocate to a shared building space that is currently home to Los Armandos, with a partnership that enables it to offer a full food menu available 24/7 on weekends. The company recently submitted a liquor license application for the location, signaling continued progress toward opening.
El Corral aims to blend Mexican heritage with Western cowboy culture, offering a unique take on the modern sports bar. The space will feature a full-service bar, signature cocktails, live music, karaoke nights, and a vibrant atmosphere for watching games and gathering with friends. Co-owner Jennifer Vazquez, who is opening the bar alongside her sister, tells What Now Phoenix that the concept is built on community, culture, and entertainment. The pair is focused on creating a lively yet timeless space where guests can experience the fusion of traditions through both the bar offerings and ambiance.
The weekend food service is made possible through the bar’s partnership with its neighboring restaurant, which shares the building. This collaboration extends El Corral’s appeal as a late-night destination in the West Valley, especially for locals seeking after-hours food options alongside nightlife. Once open, El Corral Sports Bar will add a culturally rooted, community-driven gathering place to Phoenix’s growing roster of nightlife venues.
This will be an excellent location for El Corral’s debut, given its placement in the heart of Phoenix’s West Valley, a diverse and growing area with strong ties to both Latino and Western traditions. The surrounding neighborhood offers high visibility, steady foot traffic, and a community that values late-night dining and entertainment, making it an ideal setting for a culturally driven concept that blends heritage, nightlife, and hospitality.
