Always a great place to eat. Food is great and the best menudo in the city
Victor Beltran
Very hospitable and prompt, along with attentiveness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy x
Good food at reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yadira Dueñez
I just came here for brunch. I got chilaquiles and fresh-made coffee. It tasted great, like a Mexican-American style, and the prices are good. Plus, they're bilingual and super friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kameron Jorgenson
A great tex-mex spot serving classics for great prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chet Norvell
Had the lunch sour cream chicken enchiladas. They were some of the best I have ever had very unique sauce very pleased with visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Martinez
Came from San Antonio because we heard this place was good. No it wasn't, it was GREAT. EXCELLENT. Food on point, workers moving fast and taking care of the customers. The cashier or owner was very nice, beautiful, and has that smile that makes everyone feel welcomed. Very respectful woman.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ivette lopez
The mole is usually my go to but I tried the chili relleno and it is definitely in my meal rotation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tiffini Elaine
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick B.
Five stars. No hesitation.
The Lady’s Special was just that—special—but let’s not rush it. Let’s start with the entrance: an old-school sign, hanging confidently beneath a web of power lines, like it’s been standing tall through every era of town growth and customer loyalty. You walk in, and it’s instantly clear—this place has roots. The dining room breathes comfort: wood tones, tile floors, modest booths etched with “El Charro,” and staff who operate like seasoned pit crew members—quiet, focused, and efficient.
No show. No song and dance. Just the work. And they do it well.
Before anything else lands on the table, a cool glass of iced tea is placed down—dark, unsweet, honest. Then come the chips and salsa. And here’s where you already feel it: this isn’t filler, this is a handshake. Two salsas—green and red. I didn’t even need the green. That red salsa was deep and smoky, just enough heat to wake you up, and smooth enough to linger without punching you in the throat. The chips? Light, airy, and just salty enough to keep your hand reaching back. They’re golden without being greasy. Fresh without being fragile.
I added a side of cheese sauce because that’s the kind of move you make when you trust the kitchen. It came out piping hot, rich and creamy - perfect for dipping, though I only made it halfway through. Not because it wasn’t good, but because the Lady’s Special was waiting.
Let’s break it down.
The cheese and onion enchilada was hands-down the star of the plate. I don’t know what kind of cheese they used, but it was something real. Not the stretchy, processed kind, but that bold, sharp flavor you rarely taste outside of old-school Tex-Mex spots that know the game. The sauce covering it? Deep, earthy, red, and honest. It reminded me of a place I used to hit in Dallas. I hadn’t tasted that particular nostalgia in years.
The crispy beef taco was textbook classic—seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, bright tomato, and a shell that gave just the right crack without falling apart. The chalupa followed in suit: layered beans, cheese, and that same crisp base—held together just enough to be scooped clean.
And let’s not overlook the beans and rice. It’s easy to mess up the sides, but El Charro treats them with the same care as the main attraction. The rice was soft, slightly tomatoey, not dry. The beans were creamy, flavorful, with that little smoky whisper from the kitchen.
The service? Quiet excellence. My server didn’t crack jokes or try to upsell me. He wasn’t trying to charm me into a tip. He just made sure I was taken care of. Kept the chips flowing. Refilled the tea. Laid the check on the table as I was finishing—not rushed, but on cue.
One small note: The check came before dessert was even offered. That’s a small slip in hospitality, especially for someone like me who was halfway considering a sopapilla moment. But I was so full and satisfied, it didn’t matter.
El Charro doesn’t rely on flash. It doesn’t try to reinvent anything. It remembers what made Mexican-American food great in the first place—and it executes. If you want the real thing, no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just plate after plate of deeply satisfying, unapologetically old-school food—this is your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Sauce, Chicken Enchiladas
We went to eat there tonight at 7:15. We ordered our food and all was fine but then the man started sweeping about 8:40 and was banging every chair around then the lady started mopping with fabuloso while I was still eating. Terrible!
Always a great place to eat. Food is great and the best menudo in the city
Very hospitable and prompt, along with attentiveness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food at reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just came here for brunch. I got chilaquiles and fresh-made coffee. It tasted great, like a Mexican-American style, and the prices are good. Plus, they're bilingual and super friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great tex-mex spot serving classics for great prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the lunch sour cream chicken enchiladas. They were some of the best I have ever had very unique sauce very pleased with visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came from San Antonio because we heard this place was good. No it wasn't, it was GREAT. EXCELLENT. Food on point, workers moving fast and taking care of the customers. The cashier or owner was very nice, beautiful, and has that smile that makes everyone feel welcomed. Very respectful woman.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The mole is usually my go to but I tried the chili relleno and it is definitely in my meal rotation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five stars. No hesitation.
The Lady’s Special was just that—special—but let’s not rush it. Let’s start with the entrance: an old-school sign, hanging confidently beneath a web of power lines, like it’s been standing tall through every era of town growth and customer loyalty. You walk in, and it’s instantly clear—this place has roots. The dining room breathes comfort: wood tones, tile floors, modest booths etched with “El Charro,” and staff who operate like seasoned pit crew members—quiet, focused, and efficient.
No show. No song and dance. Just the work. And they do it well.
Before anything else lands on the table, a cool glass of iced tea is placed down—dark, unsweet, honest. Then come the chips and salsa. And here’s where you already feel it: this isn’t filler, this is a handshake. Two salsas—green and red. I didn’t even need the green. That red salsa was deep and smoky, just enough heat to wake you up, and smooth enough to linger without punching you in the throat. The chips? Light, airy, and just salty enough to keep your hand reaching back. They’re golden without being greasy. Fresh without being fragile.
I added a side of cheese sauce because that’s the kind of move you make when you trust the kitchen. It came out piping hot, rich and creamy - perfect for dipping, though I only made it halfway through. Not because it wasn’t good, but because the Lady’s Special was waiting.
Let’s break it down.
The cheese and onion enchilada was hands-down the star of the plate. I don’t know what kind of cheese they used, but it was something real. Not the stretchy, processed kind, but that bold, sharp flavor you rarely taste outside of old-school Tex-Mex spots that know the game. The sauce covering it? Deep, earthy, red, and honest. It reminded me of a place I used to hit in Dallas. I hadn’t tasted that particular nostalgia in years.
The crispy beef taco was textbook classic—seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, bright tomato, and a shell that gave just the right crack without falling apart. The chalupa followed in suit: layered beans, cheese, and that same crisp base—held together just enough to be scooped clean.
And let’s not overlook the beans and rice. It’s easy to mess up the sides, but El Charro treats them with the same care as the main attraction. The rice was soft, slightly tomatoey, not dry. The beans were creamy, flavorful, with that little smoky whisper from the kitchen.
The service? Quiet excellence. My server didn’t crack jokes or try to upsell me. He wasn’t trying to charm me into a tip. He just made sure I was taken care of. Kept the chips flowing. Refilled the tea. Laid the check on the table as I was finishing—not rushed, but on cue.
One small note: The check came before dessert was even offered. That’s a small slip in hospitality, especially for someone like me who was halfway considering a sopapilla moment. But I was so full and satisfied, it didn’t matter.
El Charro doesn’t rely on flash. It doesn’t try to reinvent anything. It remembers what made Mexican-American food great in the first place—and it executes. If you want the real thing, no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just plate after plate of deeply satisfying, unapologetically old-school food—this is your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Sauce, Chicken Enchiladas
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We went to eat there tonight at 7:15. We ordered our food and all was fine but then the man started sweeping about 8:40 and was banging every chair around then the lady started mopping with fabuloso while I was still eating. Terrible!
Great Mexican food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Guisada, Chips and Salsa, Menudo Small, Tortillas, Burrito
Great local spot with good food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent place to eat lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is always spot on. Locally owned and been here for decades. Consistently great service and food.
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