Still love the restaurant. Been going since I could talk. Prices have climbed over the years while portions and sizes have gone down. I got a small (not mini) Botana recently and I couldn't believe how small it was all while being $3-4 for dollars than it was a couple years ago. First I'll say I'm so glad they took my order after 8:30, but the salad used to come in an entirely homemade taco shell bowl and now it just comes with homemade tortilla style chips on top. The salad was lacking. It was mostly tortilla chips. Lettuce is also wilted from the hot mahi and peppers (needs to be served on the side), but also a lot of bad/brown lettuce. For almost $17 it should be full and fresh. read more

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Paid for extra sauce on my enchilada and ended up getting no sauce at all. In a world where people are struggling, and they choose your restaurant to spend their money on food, be consistent and make sure their order is correct. So frustrating. It looks like I received somebody's leftovers. read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

El Charro it has been a staple in our household for decades. The best Mexican out there read more

Quick dine in service. Food was great. Have to get the ground beef puffy tacos every time! All of the staff were helpful.

Tasteless foods, at least the takeout. Chips and guac are decent. Hadnt been in years and decided to try again. Won't go back.

Food is good but they must be competing for the world's smallest Chimichanga. For the ridiculous prices and small portions definitely not worth it. I had to go to Taco Bell after. read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - Worlds smallest $15 Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Great wet burritos Quick delivery Really enjoyed Beans are great 85 characters is too much to post have to type too much read more

Delicious fajitas. Whatever that chicken is marinated in is liquid gold. You can tell the staff puts their hearts and souls into this food.

Ordered take out, it was done fast. The price is right. I just wish I would have ordered more because I was still hungry. Me and my husband both ordered the super wet burrito, it can with chips and salsa. I didn't take a picture because we were too hungry and it was so good. I thought it came with sides but it did not. It was only the burrito. Next time we will try dinning in, so we can look at the full menu. We will try it again for sure. read more

I'm not sure of the low score here. El Charro is close to my house and it hasn't disappointed. They are known for their Puffy Tacos and they are worth it! I often order the Pick two combo which comes with two puffy tacos (I have mine with the shredded chicken) and beans and rice. It also includes a drink and chips and salsa. For the price you can't go wrong! Enough for a meal and lunch the next day for me. The tacos are fried but never greasy (in my experience) and the rice is also seasoned with flavor. The beans aren't my favorite, but that's okay. I'm not a big fan of them regardless. El Charro does get bonus points for their single "Nacho" on the menu. I know I can easily make a hard shell tortilla with cheese and jalapeños at home but it truly hits the spot here! Dip it in their medium salsa and I am on cloud nine! The drive thru line does get long at times but it moves fairly steady. Service is great! read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - cheese and jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

The staff is courteous., always greeted w/a smile either indoors or @ carry out window. I've never had a meal that wasn't right. Always delicious so delicious that I take a drive to scoop up the puffy tacos and so much more and it's so worth it read more

This is the third time I have tried this restaurant and it has been a no each time. I can not waste anymore money giving this restaurant a chance to deliver something good. I will drive to southwest destroy from now on. read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - There is so much lettuce and sour cream every other taste is lost. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

You walk in, believing your going into a Restaurant! No!! This location is fast food style!!! So unwelcoming at the entrance!! God Damn fast food ordering outside.. then... inside too!!! This is a dumpster fire on top of a trash barge! Do not stop here!!! Go to Fraser and sit down like a human being that wants good atmosphere and food!!! Not refill your own drink, Taco Bell feeling place with restaurants prices!!! Horrible! read more

I just went through the drive thru and want to give a shout out to Cameron! Great smile! Great customer service! Very polite! Please recognize him. Thank you read more

I used the drive thru, due to Covid 19. It was only the second time I have ever visited, and I didn't really remember what it was like. I was pleasantly surprised. When I arrived, there was 1 car ahead of me, but it didn't take long. They had a limited menu due to COVID, so it took me a few minutes of asking questions to place my order, but they were very friendly and helpful when I asked questions. I ended up ordering 2 puffy tacos, 1 with shredded beef and 1 with shredded chicken, as well as a shredded chicken chimichanga. I pulled around and the wait for the car ahead of me was minimal. The girl at the window was very friendly and was masked appropriately. My order was ready in a couple minutes and off I went. The 2 puffy tacos were amazing; especially the beef one. I absolutely loved the texture of the puffy taco and the seasonings were very good. The quality of both the beef and chicken was excellent. I didn't really care for the chimichanga. The quality was good, but they put a sauce on top so it wasn't crispy by the time I ate it. I also wish there had been cheese in it. That said, overall everything was excellent. I'll definitely be back! read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - Puffy tacos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

A must stop for me every time I go home. This is my favorite of the locations. I enjoy the more relaxed setting. I have been going here since before I can even remember. It has never disappointed. read more

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My girlfriend and I went here for lunch today and we had some of the best service ever . During our meal a two women came in and one began complaining there wasn't "plain" sauce. Idrk what she meant by that but the staff handled it really well and even offered us dessert for it. 10/10 would recommend, very nice people and very good food :) read more

Food is good as always. Friendly service. Problem is they keep downsizing the portions and raised the ala cart prices to be the same as the combos. As of Sept '24 they did this again. Small puffy tacos for $5+ , the chkn chimi super small and where you used to get a cup of each, sour cream and guacamole, now comes in one small cup. I'm out, done with restaurants that do this. El Charro I hope your happy cuz now your downsizing your customer base read more

My husband & I said Mexican carryout, never! I don't know how they do it, but it's always delicious!! Their lunch special is a great deal too. Includes chips & salsa read more

So, not sure what happened today, but went to El Charro today, and got my usual: 2 combo (chimichanga and enchiladas). The enchilada was smaller than normal and chimichangas was palm size (two bites) literally. I'm so mad right now. read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

One of the worst meals I've ever had in my life. Flavorless rice. Flavorless salsa. Puffy taco with ground beef was awful as the ground beef was a notch below in cafeteria taste and consistency and everything else about it was complete lackluster. I've lived in SCS for 4 years and I never stopped here despite the long lines. Glad to have only experienced this once. Never again. read more

Did an afternoon meal here again. I ordered the Burrito and Enchilada combination, which includes a complimentary drink. This is some of the best American style Mexican food in the area! OK, so they also offer a military discount at 20% at all locations. Ask for the discount before ordering. Thanx El Charro!! Don't forget, children 10 and under eat free on Sundays at all El Charro locations. Purchase a lunch special or regular entree for each free children's meal. Yes, kids eat free. Check out the aquarium at the Harper location. Nicely done. read more

i love el charro i crave it once a week i like the spicy level of t salsa and meat and beans very much read more

Pleasant- efficient- professional!! Food amazing also!! WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE PERIOD.. read more

Great food, friendly, staff, and a clean and bright dining area. When we are in the mood for Mexican food, they are definitely the best on the east side! read more

Great food. They have drive thru service which is surprisingly fast evening though they are making it fresh. Although if you're there during the evening dinner rush you'll have to wait but not as long as you'd think. And the food is worth it. Great Mexican food. read more

This location does not serve alcohol! That is definitely a selling point of the other locations, where I will be going instead.

Thursday it's dinner rush hour -we are in drive thru- waiting to pick up order-seen a guy climbing off the roof - with apron and plastic gloves on- as he goes in to back foot- we Wonder if he's the cook! we pull up to pick up window and we can now see him filling up tacos and setting up food. Come to find out he's one of the line cooks. I casually ask the girl at window- did he change his gloves? She was unaware that he was on the roof 5 mins before! Real unsanitary read more

After hearing about the puffy tacos, I wanted to give this place a try. I ride past the establishment all the time. I LOVE Mexican food, and I was hoping the food would be good. Huge disappointment! I ordered chicken and beef burritos and tacos. Where's the flavor? Everything was bland. Taco Bell is better. read more

Came here last night with my wife. She ordered a puffy taco. I ordered a burrito. Both were good. I wouldn't say it's the best Mexican food I've ever had, or that it's even authentic Mexican food, but I would say it's decent food for being Americanized. read more

Best shredded beef puffy tacos and salsa!!! Fast service. Love their food! Authentic and fresh!

So .... I've made quite a few trips to this location for two reasons they have a drive through which is Convenient and two there are no other Mexican places in the area. However today I think I've finally had it. I mean how hard is it to give napkins and silver ware with your food. This is a restaurant / drive through half of the food they serve requires utensils. Not one time have I been given a fork or napkin. Which means the food I got is wasted. Most of the time I stop at this establishment for a quick lunch meaning I am not going home but working. Today I even ask for utensils and to have my beans and rice separate so it was a giant mess. How hard is that request ?!?! Apparently to difficult because neither thing happened :( read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - Ask for them to be separated ?! Guess they didn't understand - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Went here for a friends birthday recently and I was a little disappointed. The margaritas and service was great but the tacos were subpar. Have definitely had better at many other locations. Been here before and the steak fajitas were very good. read more

El Charro - Saint Clair Shores - Puff Chicken Tacos and Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Very bland. We tried the puffy tacos, burrito, enchilada, tostada, and chili rellano, and sadly, $40.00 later, nothing stood out. Nothing happened in our mouths to draw us back. A very disappointing choice by me for National Taco Day :(. The burrito was literally just meat in a shell topped with cheese and no flavor. The tostada had three diced tomatoes on it. The puffy tacos were cold. The chili rellano was a naked poblano stuff with plain ground beef. IF anything makes them different at all, it's that their puffy taco isn't available at every taco joint on the corner, and you get a small amount of complementary chips and salsa when you dine in. Reminding myself not to go again. read more

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My husband and I have been here many times. We went today for national margarita day. No specials, ok fine. We look at the menu and my husband wanted a burrito with steak and shrimp. They wouldn't not do a steak burrito and offered no shrimp. I ordered chicken chimichangas (spelling ?) And the chicken was dry and I wasn't aware that they came fried. We spent about $35 on food alone and didn't even eat. We did mention it to the waiter but refused to order anything else. Not authentic and very disappointed. read more

What happened? Used to love this place! Second time now so disappointed with the botana.and what could be salty on it.It is overly salty and just thrown together, Cheese is melted to pan.I won't be back.Not to this location anyways.where are the Mexican s? Get rid of the Americans.tasted terrible read more

way over priced. paid almost $20 for 2 cheese topped tortillas filled with ground beef and a soda. Then the staff has the nerve to ask you for a tip when you cash out. Comical. Not going back again. read more

Good food,decent service,casual dining. The price of things have gone up but that's pretty much every where. They have a drive through too which is nice restaurant food with the fast food service. read more

Worst food I have ever had. Flavor made me sick and the rest of my family hated it. Will never go back. A lot of fake reviews on this place make me wonder if reviews are even worth the effort. read more

Never heard of a "puffed taco" before, until some work folk recommended we come here. Gotta day, I'm pressed and very satisfied! There is a choice between ground beef, shredded chicken or fish (extra charge), and the meal comes with beans/rice. Two puffed tacos were enough for me! Service was quick and staff were very friendly; received military discount as well! read more