LarryG's review: "El Corazon shows Earle's skill at working in all kinds of idioms." 3½ stars out of 4.

Tracey Bleile's review: "El Corazon doesn't display the splashy strength and evenness of his 1995 comeback I Feel Alright, but just as the title suggests, it's got lots o' heart."

Bruce Winkworth's review: "Earle's latest album, El Corazon, more eclectic and socially conscious than any of his previous work, is his crowning achievement."

Stephen Thompson's review: "isn't his most consistent release".