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    El Charro Restaurant

    3.9 (131 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Samantha C.

    Overall: 3.5 (decent/good, but nothing great) Walking in we noticed it was a bit warm temp wise in the restaurant but still a good vibe, but right when we sat down (it's self seating, no hostess) they promptly brought us very large and crisp ice waters with limes which helped a lot. The chips and salsa were alright, a bit greasy chip wise but we liked the salsa. My husband and I ordered the Muchos Nachos with fajita meat and the Crispy Taco plate. My mexican food go to is usually tamales but they didn't have any :,(. The muchos nachos were definitely MUCHOS, I barely ate a third before calling it quits, you definitely get bang for your buck with this one, tasted pretty good too with good servings of jalapeños, sour cream, and guac. The crispy tacos had the same problem as the chips with being a bit too greasy for our liking, but the rice and beans were quite good and flavorful and made up for it a bit. Overall, I was filled up but if I ever came back to town and was reallyyyyy in the mood for mexican I would probably come here but avoid any fried things for sure.

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    Bhagyashree B.

    It's an ok restaurant with plenty seating. There was a weird smell (probably from the kitchen) all around and felt quite stuffy indoors. Food was alright. However, no decent vegetarian options on the menu which is surprising for a Mexican restaurant.

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    Bill K.

    Had the chili relleno. Excellent sauce. Great cheese. The refried beans were vegetarian and really excellent as was the rice. Chips and salsa were perfect as well. This was a great meal and a very nice price.

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    Ricardo J.

    If you can get Mama J to come here, it's good to go. I bring my Mom here now regularly when I come to visit, and she likes it. For small town Mexican food, this is solid. The service is also very friendly here, which is a plus. You can tell that they work hard even with a limited staff and manage to bring out hot food quickly. Admittedly, I have only ever had their enchiladas. They are delicious. Not too saucy or cheesy and with a good amount of filling. The beans and rice are also good and complement the entrees nicely. El Charro definitely gives you good portions at a great price. I recommend this place if you are ever in Johnson City and are craving some good no-frills Mexican food.

    Esteban G.

    Family owned restaurant with great prices and authentic dishes. The barbacoa was super legit. If I lived in this town I would come here regularly. The family that owns or operates this place is super friendly. This is a business that I would be happy to support even if prices started to go up.

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    Gloria M.

    Being in a small town, I was nervous trying this Mexican restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised. Breakfast was simple and delicious. I enjoyed the ranchera sauce on my eggs and the pork chop was perfectly seared/cooked. Service was great and waitstaff were all attentive. Nice place if you are in the area.

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    Evalyn Y.

    Quaint little small town Mexican restaurant in an older building. The chips are fresh and hot and sometimes tastes like they're fresh out of the fryer.... They're not the store-bought chips did you get it most Mexican places. The fajitas come sizzling as they should and the Margaritas taste a little bit syrupy. I've had better margaritas. Service is quick and you pay at the counter.

    Trina W.

    Server was able to accommodate our large group pretty well. Food was decent, nothing was over the top but still good. Also, no alcoholic beverages are served here.

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    Stopped in here hungry. Fortune smiled. Friendly people and very good food. Felt welcome and highly recommend.

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    Great food! We tried the chicken enchiladas and Texas plate. Salsa is nice and spicy!

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    Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant

    3.8
    (74 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Food - 4 Stars Atmosphere - 4 Stars…read moreService - 5 Stars We make regular trips to Fredericksburg and decided to try this place on the way. It is a part of Carter Creek Resort and Winery. After driving through the entry gate, I had mixed emotions. The entry road was not that well maintained, we passed several large parking lots that weren't really that well maintained either. There were some grape vines in view and they were in really poor shape, which made me question what the rest of the facility would be like. I am pleased to say that we were pleasantly surprised. The rest of the facility that we experienced was well maintained and pretty "cool". There was a really large grassy area accompanied by a covered Pavilion when you first walk in. We did not go into the Cottages that were for rent in the resort, but they looked cute from the outside. The restaurant decor was nice and the service was excellent. The food was good but not off the chain. The food was kind of "fusion" inspired and not your regular run-of-the-mill menu items, although there were a few of those, also. Most of the main entrees were a little bit pricey, in my opinion. We were there for lunch and so they did offer some lunch items but we opted for a main entree. The lunch options were more reasonably priced and consisted mostly of hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. I opted for the Birria Beef Stroganoff (Yep, there's that "Fusion" thing). While it had good flavor, there was no "Stroganoff" component to it (that I could tell), other than a small dollop of sour cream that I discovered towards the end of my dish. It was more like Pasta Alfredo with Birria Beef on top. My wife had the BLT salad with the addition of grilled chicken. The dish was sort of anemic and lacked any creativity. In summary, I would go back, but would try some different menu items. Since we were there for lunch on a Friday there wasn't any other sort of entertainment other than the wine tasting room. We did notice that they have a comedy show and some live entertainment on weekend nights.

    Stopped by Old 290 for dinner and enjoyed the atmosphere. The scenery is beautiful, and the live…read moremusic made it a fun place to spend the evening. The shishito peppers were good but needed a little salt. The chicken fried steak had really well-seasoned breading, but it fell off the meat pretty easily. The steak itself was a little tough and chewy. The mashed potatoes were cold and could've used a little more flavor, but the green beans were good. Overall, it's a solid spot for dinner. The atmosphere is definitely the highlight, and I'd come back to try something different on the menu.

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    Sunset Grill

    4.5
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    The place was very busy and lovely but we waited only 25mins. Parking was easy to find. Once we sat…read moredown had great wait staff who was attentive and generous. Our food came out hot and fresh. Maui mimosa was also great! The bathrooms were decently clean for its busyness

    While in town for our anniversary, the wife and I decided to grab breakfast. Looking for a quaint,…read morenon chain restaurant, I I resorted to ChatGPT. ChatGPT raved about Sunset Grill, so we hopped in the car and zoomed down. Upon arriving, we walked into the cramped restaurant, and we were greeted by a nice hostess. She put our name on a list, and we had a brief 5-10 minute wait before we were seated. We were handed menus and left to peruse the menu. After a brief wait, we were greeted by our waiter and he took our drinks. In good time the waiter was back with drinks and he took our order. I ordered a bacon and cheese omelette. It came with potatoes and toast. The wife ordered the plate with eggs over easy, crispy bacon, and potatoes. The wife and I sat and had a nice visit. We should not have drank our drinks so fast, as they stayed empty the entire time we visited. Our waiter not once made eye contact so we could get a refill either. After an average wait time, our food came. Our waiter noticed the drinks and then refilled them. My omelette was undercooked and watery, the cheese was not melted, and the bacon was chewy. Furthermore, the toast was also very dry. I would have gotten butter to put on them, but the waiter never came back to check on us. The wife's eggs were cooked over hard, the bacon was rubbery, and very underwhelming. Our drinks went empty and we never got refills, again. We paid the bill and went shopping. I was glad to get out of there. I had high hopes for this place based on the reviews, but I think they missed the mark here. ChatGPT did me dirty on this one. I don't know if they just were having a bad day, or what the deal was, but this was a one and done for me. I cannot say I recommend this one. I was very disappointed.

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    El Charro Restaurant - mexican - Updated August 2026

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