El Charolais

$ • Mexican, Vegetarian, Pet Friendly

Hours:
3102 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City
(423) 232-1003

About El Charolais

El Charolais is a restaurant that offers authentic and generously portioned Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices. Customers have enjoyed the food, describing it as hot, delicious, and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and attentive, with quick service and refills. Notable dishes include the Torta Carnitas, Torta Cubana, tacos, taquitos, and the Carbon tacos, which feature carne asada marinated in lime. The restaurant is praised for its great margs, cheese dip, enchiladas, tacos, and pollo sabrosa. While parking is available, accessibility for wheelchair users may be difficult due to limited handicap spots and ramps located away from the main entrance. Many customers recommend asking for Javier, who is known for attentive and speedy service. Overall, El Charolais is a popular choice for those seeking an authentic and satisfying Mexican dining experience.

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El Charolais Reviews

4.2
272 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.4

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My niece found a roach in her chicken here. The explanation we were given was, ‘sometimes chicken comes with roaches.’ She ended up sick, and despite a verbal promise from the restaurant to cover her hospital bill, we haven’t heard a word back in a month after multiple attempts to settle this privately. I’m not sure what’s more concerning — the roach, the excuse, or the disappearing act afterward.

NO LONGER DOG FRIENDLY.
I wanted to save you a trip. I've brought my dog there for a decade. Hes we'll behaved and just sleeps next to the table on the patio.

I went back to eat there this weekend and all of the staff acted like it has always been no dogs.
They even pointed to a sign on the door.

I said my dog had been there 100 times, finally one staff said since the remodel, they were no longer allowing dogs even on the patio.

We’ve been loyal customers of El Charolais (Bristol Highway) for years—regulars, even as the quality of food and service started slipping. But after last night, we’re officially done. If you ever see me back there, someone better come check on me—I’ve either been kidnapped or had way too much to drink.

We came in for dinner and were told it would be about a 20-minute wait. No problem. We grabbed a drink and waited at the bar. When our buzzer finally went off,...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 10PM
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 10:30PM
Saturday 11AM - 10:30PM
Sunday 11AM - 9:30PM
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