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    El Charro Taco Shop

    4.3 (295 reviews)
    Open • Open 24 hours
    Updated 3 months ago

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    EL CHARRO TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Tiffanie E.

    The BOGO is awesome, but the taquitos were overcooked and really difficult to eat. The guacamole is delicious and the carne asada fries were good, but way more fries than toppings. Overall, it was ok for take out. I think traditional tacos or a burrito might be more my cup of tea!

    Carne asada fries
    David F.

    First time ordering here. Had it delivered via Uber Eats. I ordered carne asada fries and it arrived here fairly quickly, still hot and fresh. I opened the carry out delivery plate and it was packed with meat and fries. It was cheesy and delicious. The meat was packed with flavor, slightly over cooked but it was still great considering it was a buy one get one from this place. I'd highly recommend this place, I tore up the dish to complete emptiness. Now I didn't go the actual place to check out the vibe of the place but only ordered online.

    Pamela M.

    The food was fine, but the overall experience was disappointing. After placing and paying for our order, my girlfriend and I waited about 25 minutes with no update. Eventually, the employee who had taken our order came back and asked us what we had ordered because our order had apparently been forgotten. What made the experience even worse was the atmosphere inside the restaurant. A group of customers repeatedly made us feel uncomfortable during our visit, and at one point customers were smoking inside the restaurant. Not only was this unpleasant while trying to eat, but it also raised concerns about the restaurant's enforcement of basic rules and consideration for other guests. The combination of the forgotten order, the long wait, the uncomfortable interactions, and customers smoking indoors left us with a negative impression. I hope management takes steps to improve service and maintain a more welcoming and respectful environment for everyone dining there.

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    Shay M.

    Late night happenings, bring late night things. It was late, things were closed, but we were fresh off a Humphrey's high, and we were FAMISHED! Bellies touching backs, we knew we were in dire straits. MUST EAT FOOD. When all else fails, Yelp to the rescue. After a quick search, followed by intrusively sliding into some Yelp elite reviews, El Charro emerged as a viable candidate. "Lyft, bring me my steed"...and off we went. Prices were fair, salsas were fresh and spicy, and the carne asada fries were kickin' like Chun Li. Did I just find a new go-to establishment for all of my Mexican cravings??? Not quite, but this place was solidddd! If it were closer, I'd definitely frequent it more often. The carne was nicely seasoned, the fries were crispy, and that box was loaded to the brim. Thanks to El Charro 's crew for more than satisfying our late night cravings, and filling our empty gullets. Bailamos!

    Sasha S.

    Amazing service and food! I called only a couple hours in advance for a catering order for 15 people. They happily accommodated us and were so kind. We got carne asada, pollo asada and all the fixings for the tacos. Salsa is amazing and everything is just so tasty. Great place and amazing food! Go check it out. It won't disappoint Thank you!!

    Enchiladas, bean and cheese burrito, horchata and yummy salsas!
    Mercy H.

    We're visiting from AZ and wanted some good Mexican food. I was browsing through Yelp and found this place. We decided to try it as it was down the street from where we were staying. I cannot tell you enough how glad I am we went. First of all, we were greeted so pleasantly by the owner who was not only sweet but beautiful. She was so kind to our boys which is another plus for us. We ordered our food after looking at their selection. There was so much I wanted to try but I got the enchiladas. The green sauce was spicy but absolutely delicious! The chips are fresh and yummy. I'm picky with my beans and rice because I'm Mexican and no one makes better beans and rice than my mama but these beans and rice were FIRE! My family and I left there with full bellies. I can't wait to come back next time we're in SD.

    San Luis Burrito and holy mother of Gawd it's amazing...

    Amazing food! This is a great spot for a late night Mexican treat. The staff is super nice and hospitable. The pricing is great and atmosphere is super chill. Love this spot.

    Torta

    Amazing food and amazing service come to this restaurant plzzz you will not regret it

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    The food is delicious and the drinks are bomb. Everyone is so nice! I got the tortas.

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    The staff here was SO nice! The food was amazing!! Place was clean! Will definitely come back. All reasonably priced as well.

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    24-hour, says you're open, but you're closed. No signage even saying why, bravo, take your 1-star. Not a serious business.

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