So excited to see that they have updated their menu. New options!!! Hubs went with the two steak tacos as usual. I opted for the steak burrito bowl without tomato. The bowl is their yummy rice, beans, green salsa, cheese, cotija, cilantro, onions, grilled steak and crema sauce. I LOVE THE CREMA SAUCE! Come get it soon! read more

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Went there on a Friday night and ate in. The vibe was ok and it's obvious they thrive in pick up orders. Steak tacos were ok, could have had more flavor and felt overcooked. The carnitas tacos where way better! Our favorite was the loaded baked potato, I would go back there again just for that! read more

tacos & plates with a slight twist! got the bone marrow plate & birria tacos plate and both were great! the bone marrow is a must try since it's not common to see. meat was flavorful and juicy, abs grilled nicely. the rice and cream sauce on both plates were unexpectedly good! there's a few tables inside, good for small groups. definitely would be returning if in the area. read more

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Saw that they had really good tacos and reviews. Let me tell you I was not disappointed! I highly recommend the chicken and the shrimp tacos. I ordered asada too but it wasn't as flavorful as the chicken. The person we ordered with was so accommodating and helpful. Since we went on a Wednesday, it was super chill and were able to be served quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend them for your taco needs. read more

The Char Market - Nachos - Half asada, half chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

Dense, heavy, delicious carnitas burrito. Indoor seating only. Quiet when we went (5:30p) and lady up front was super nice taking orders. Two taco plate with rice and beans is perfectly filling. Interesting cooling sauce! Reminds me of cool ranch seasoning with sour cream. read more

The Char Market - Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

Servers and owners are friendly and easy to chat with. The medium sized restaurant has tables for 2 and 4. 6 inch taco wrappers, so the tacos are big and packed full. Most of the food is prepared on a barbecue grill. You can see the smoke rising behind the restaurant. My favorite menu items are the Carnitas Taco and Shrimp Taco. The Carnitas is so juicy and flavorful. While dining in, I'd ask customers what their favorite usual order is. Two have told me the Shrimp Plate. You can order the tacos a la carte. The $4 Charro Beans are tasty, but I thought the portion was small. PRO TIP: You can order the Steak Taco with Bone Marrow melted on top. During my last visit, the grilled veggies was butternut squash. The server Justin was recommending that with the bone marrow melted on top. On my next visit, I plan to try the Birria Tacos with Consome. The Char Market was #3 on Yelp's Best Mexican Food in 2024. Restaurant is hoping to open a 2nd location in Roseville. read more

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Ordered out for dinner. Had their steak tacos and they were good. Rice and beans were excellent as well.

My friend took me to this hole in the wall. She said the food is great here. We came on a Saturday and there was a lot of parking. I think there was only one car in the lot. It was lunch time. I entered and there was a couple of guys sitting in the back. It is a small place. They BBQ the meat outside in the back. I asked what should I try since I have never been here. He said that the tacos were the best and the nachos. I got the taco plate with one chicken and one steak. It came with rice and beans. The beans were great tasting and so was the chicken and the steak . both cooked nicely and juicy. The price was a little high for a small place but I liked it a lot. My friend got the taco salad with steak and she loved it. It's a nice little place and if I'm in the area again I will stop by again. read more

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Found my baked potato addiction with carnitas and birria. Yesss. I'm going to try them all! Perfect baked potatoes !

Bone Marrow tacos yes! Staff is very friendly here. Only improvement would be some different toppings per each protein choice;) read more

The Char Market - Yummy tacos... - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

My first time visiting The Char Market! The restaurant is small and jammed packed at noon on a Thursday. Seating is limited but plenty of parking available! The cashier was friendly and clam despite the long line forming as soon as we got there. I ordered the Birria Taco plate. The flavor was okay. I would visit again to try their bone marrow plate . Another guest ordered it and it looked really good. read more

The Char Market - Birria tacos plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

Ambiance: Who cares about ambience when the food speaks for itself? This place can be described as a "hole in the wall" that is really clean! Very small; about 6 tables. Service: The people are friendly and helpful with picking something good to eat or slight customization (you won't need any). Food: OMG! I wish they were closer to me. The food is amazing. We ordered a chicken taco, elote, and loaded nachos with steak. All of it was delicious and flavorful! You do not need or want any extra sauce on it. The chicken taco was a s oft tortilla with all the fixings. The chicken has that char flavor; so you must like it a little charred. The loaded steak nachos was the bomb. Flavorful, creative, and just enough for two. It left me wishing I had more. The elote was very delicious. My one and only criticism is why it the cob in half and call it an order of two. Corn is cheap! Walk, run, ride the bus, or drive to The Char Market and you will not be disappointed! read more

The Char Market - Loaded steak nachos - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Tex Mex type taco. Ordered a chicken taco plate and beef taco plate. Should have requested corn tortillas, but it comes with flour. Meat was tender and tasty. Chopped iceberg lettuce and a refreshing lime-ish salsa‍ chipotle type sauce. Side of Tex Mex beans and rice. Ordered a side of elote/Mexican street corn. Tasted like canned or frozen corn, with a soupy sauce. Not my fav, but my family liked it. A few tables inside, and pretty empty when we came on a weekend. read more

The Char Market - Chicken taco plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

The Char Market may be small, but it delivers big on flavor. The menu is simple and straight to the point. No frills, just solid, delicious food. The chicken was the standout for me. It was incredibly juicy with that perfect charred flavor that makes you want to order seconds. It made for amazing tacos and an equally satisfying plate served over grilled zucchini. The shrimp tacos were another win. Flavorful, perfectly cooked, and well-seasoned. The only slight miss was the steak, which wasn't as tender as I hoped, but still had great flavor. And I have to give a special shout-out to the beans. They were packed with a bold tomato salsa-like flavor that really stood out. Customer service here is next level. The owner took the time to share his story about starting with food trucks, and you can tell he pours that same heart into running this spot. He even noticed our tacos were smaller than usual and surprised us with two extra tacos in a to-go box, completely on the house. That kind of care and attention to detail goes a long way. Only thing missing? A cold cerveza to go with it all. But honestly, that's just me being picky. This spot is officially in our regular rotation for when we want a good meal and don't feel like cooking. read more

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Hello Hello! Truly just found myself a GEM! At entry I was greeted by a nice gentleman, the music they had going fit the location and definitely had me locked in. I had actually found them on Yelp & luckily they were less than a mile away. I ordered myself the Char Nachos (Steak) w/ the crema on the side, w/a coke to pair it up nicely. My goodness! These are by far my favorite nachos I have ever ordered at any restaurant. The steak was so tender and not fatty whatsoever and I loved that they put a plentiful serving given it is a bit pricey but very worth it. He kindly brought us a habanero salsa once we asked for a little bit of spice, the salsa was delicious and offered the kick I needed to these nachos. My girl ordered the Char Taco Plate (Shrimp) which included a delicious side of rice and char beans. The rice was some form of a cilantro lime rice but had an extra flair to the taste, meanwhile the beans were complimented w/meat and cheese. The shrimp taco was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was very flavorful, adding the habanero salsa was definitely the cherry on top. I was pleasantly surprised that we found this location and it being so close to my girlfriends house makes that PERFECT. The service was quick and very kind which I appreciate since it was our first time there. I will definitely be coming back whenever in the area. read more

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We had guac/chips, chicken char plate, and steak/shrimp char plate. The salsa was delicious! The guac was good, but needed a little salt for my taste. All of the meats were cooked well. I liked the grilled veggies. In my opinion the food had a bit of a propane flavor - my husband said it reminded him of the blow-torched foods from Mikuni. I totally got what he meant. We liked the food, it was tasty enough and unique. We both agreed that the restaurant felt dirty and sticky. The lower half of the walls in the back are gross looking - just really dirty. The bathroom seemed like it hadn't had a really good cleaning in a while - it wasn't messy or smelly or wet, just didn't feel clean. I didn't care for that too much. The girl that was helping us was friendly and knowledgeable! Definite plus! Forgot to take pics, but the food was tasty looking when it arrived. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. We ordered birria tacos and nachos to share. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and tasted homemade. Even the rice and beans were a step above. You're missing out if you haven't tried The Char Market! read more

Char Market is located in a non descript strip mall on Whitney Avenue. You likely would never really notice it when driving by. We typically do online ordering for pick up and it has always been ready when I arrive. We've ordered delivery once and the tacos were still warm when they arrived! We typically get some variation of the tacos - the chicken are my favorite. The shrimp, steak, and carnitas are also really good but I always end up wishing I had ordered the chicken. Our friends catered a birthday party with the good truck and we ordered the nachos which were huge and absolutely amazing, but I have never seen them on the menu at the restaurant. The ambiance inside the restaurant is sub par so I would recommend take out, unless you don't care about ambiance. read more

I was looking for a healthy food spot near my after my class. Strengths: Plenty of parking, greeted immediately by owner, and he asked if it was our first time, and was helpful and friendly with finding low carb options. Wait was not long. Guacamole was fresh and tasty, but could not eat because chips were old and stale. We had two small taste bites. Suggested areas for improvement: Please date chips so you know when chips are stale. The chips were stale. Consider making your own chips or buy a better quality. Drain the beans so it's not so watery/soupy in the bowl. Make sure the servers do not drool. The server brought my bowl out and he had drool hanging from his bottom lip. Also, clean up the back/side counter and towards back of kitchen because it's an eye sore. Make sure the spoons/napkin holder area is clean. It was dirty. I left my food in the table because I was so turned off by the server's drool. $40.00 down the drain because I could not eat the food due to losing my appetite. We just left. read more

My family and I tried this place on a Sunday afternoon. Food was tasty. I ordered the Shrimp Char Plate which was cooked great. We also got chips and guac to share. The chips had a seasoning that I enjoyed and chips tasted homemade. The guac had very large chunks of tomatoes and lacked some flavor. My husband raved about the beans and said they were delicious! Despite the food being great this establishment needs some attention. The plates were chipped and everywhere was dirty. Maybe they were short staffed? Also, accurate prices should be stated on the menu. Our bill was $10 more than the prices listed on their paper menu card at the register. After reading another review on here I realized the prices were not up to date. Overall, I can tell the owner takes pride in the food, but not so much the cleanliness or the details that could really make this place be top notch. read more

The Char Market - Shrimp Char Plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

My fabulous Char Market! Coming from someone who is highly critical of anything Mexican food related, I'm a big fan of Char! We happened to be in the area one evening and of course, had to stop at Char (we were lucky to have tried them during a Yelp event previously). We opted for the yummy steak tacos and they were just as good as the first time we had them. Solid food and friendly staff. The tortilla is charred (no pun intended) nicely with flavorful meat and toppings. Tasty beans and fluffy rice. They hustle and get it out quick. It's in a very unassuming parking lot next to a dance studio; you can almost miss it if you drive too fast. But it's so worth it! We will stop by every time we're in the area! read more

The Char Market - YUMMY TACOS! - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

God Bless The Char Market!!! BEST tacos in the game. And it's really not even close!!! Ranked by Yelp as having the THIRD best Mexican food in the United States I can attest that that list was not a fluke and is completely accurate! And whomever is first and second must be putting gold flakes in their tacos because I'm not sure how ANYTHING and ANYWHERE can beat 'Char Market'! Just remember that 'Char Market' is very unassuming!! You would never expect this place to have GOAT Mexican food! They are located in Carmichael off Whitney and in-between Mission Ave and Foster Way. The restaurant is kind've in a weird, older area with not much going on in around it. Think older suburbs. And it is definitely a trek coming from Sacramento. But trust me when I say it is absolutely worth it just to get to indulge in these tacos!!! Tuesday was my second time visiting The Char Market. My wife and I came for a Yelp Elite event last summer. But we were in the area so hitting up 'Char Market' was a MUST! My wife and I arrived around 6pm. The ambiance here isn't anything crazy, as it is a small restaurant inside a cul-de-sac. They have a giant California flag to the left which I love (I'm SUPER proud to be a Californian these days, for obvious reasons) and there's about 6 or so tables to sit at. 'Char Market' really is more of a takeout place in my view, but considering how far it is from where we live it makes sense for us to dine-in. Staff were very friendly! As had been the case last year. My wife and I both ordered their 'CharTaco plate' and went with steak for our protein. This includes two tacos, rice, and charro beans. As I remembered from the Elite event, they bring out food FAST here. I'm talking within five or so minutes! When our meals were brought I made sure to SAVOR each bite. I'm a notoriously quick eater, but I "slowed" myself down to really enjoy that "char" flavor. I've never seen tacos "charred" like at this restaurant. The tortillas ALONE would be fantastic to eat, let alone blanketing the perfect amount of steak, lettuce, and cheese. Their steak bangs and is incredibly tender! I have no idea how they season it but 'Char Market' should lock their recipe book in Fort Knox! P.S. I've been DREAMING about these tacos since Tuesday... yes they are THAT good. Incredibly unique! Their rice is also fantastic. I always say you can tell if a restaurant is 5 Stars based off their rice. And 'Char Market' lives up to that and then some! And their beans... DELICIOUS. Flavor on flavor on flavor!! In addition, I don't know what 'Char Market' puts in their in their crema sauce but it is OUT OF THIS WORLD good. The perfect amount of "tanginess" and it compliments everything perfectly. It's been two days and I want to go back. Next time I want to try their bone marrow as I know fans rave about it on Yelp. In a nutshell, 'The Char Market' just is THAT place. The spot you have to go to regardless of the distance. Yes it's in a weird area. Yes the ambiance is nothing to write home about. HOWEVER, I still say they're the best tacos I've ever had. Bar none. Anybody who gave this place less than 5 stars needs to get their head checked! For real! Lol. A++++++++. Just go already (and take me with you!) read more

The Char Market - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Great neighborhood spot to eat a good meal. We have tried everything on the menu and our favorites are the chicken plate and the marrow plate. I love the flavor of the chicken and the tortillas they serve with the plates are really good. The portions are plentiful and the sauce drizzled on the plates is flavorful without overtaking the dish. They have my favorite flavor of Jarritos (guava) which is a huge plus. They just added loaded potatoes and burritos to the menu and I can't wait to try both. Definitely a hidden gem. I recommend checking them out if you're in the Carmichael area. read more

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We had the steak tacos. Made with excellent skirt steak. Tender and flavorful. If you're a fan of that charred taste you're gonna love this place. We also had the carnitas which were great as well but our favorite were the steak. Fresh made food owner was great. Taco Tuesday was a nice suprise the owner said they're doing now! Great job love a good local taco joint. Nice variety on the menu. Fresh eats! Will be back! read more

The food was amazing, my wife and I shared the bone marrow plate and carnitas nachos. The habanero salsa was on point. It was a little pricey $56 for the two dishes and 2 drinks, but honestly I will definitely be back!!! read more

Had heard really great things about this place and was excited to try it out. Was a little apprehensive driving up as the outdoor ambiance did not meet my expectations...that was the end of the disappointment! First off, customer service was spectacular~ friendly and helpful. We dined in and waited average time for our meal. Arrived hot, flavorful and as described! Nachos were to die for! 5/5 Shrimp plate ~ 5/5 Simple, unique menu. Highly recommend. Would probably just pick up to go next time as the ambiance is clean but mediocre. If you are not looking for a "dining experience" then not an issue. read more

The Char Market - Nachos - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

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One of the best tacos in town. Upon entering, you will see the menu and register where you can order and then seat yourself. It is a small restaurant and not that many tables inside. The owners are friendly. I got the steak and shrimp. Both are super tasty with a burst of flavor. The steak was tender and the shrimp was juicy. Loved the sauce on it. I highly recommend making your way over here for some delicious tacos! read more

The Char Market - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

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My intern was actually the first person who told me about the Char Market and it was such a great recommendation. This small restaurant could be easily missed if you aren't looking for it. It's located off Whitney Avenue between Mission Ave and Foster Way in Carmichael and the small business strip they're in has parking available. It is on the smaller side with a few tables that are good for couple or small groups of maybe 4-6. It does fill up fast during peak hours though and they do a lot of takeout business. You can tell they've become a neighborhood favorite. I've made smalltalk with people in line and there are a lot of regulars and they all have opinions on their favorite items. They offer plate meals, tacos, kids options, and some desserts. One of the items people rave about is the Bone Marrow ($27) that is very unique and delicious. The taco plates are also very popular and they offer chicken, steak and shrimp. Their house rice is unique and flavorful and the charro beans have pieces on meat in them. I have enjoyed meals dining in as well as for takeout and the quality is always there. I also always order a Jarritos to pair with my meals. On most of my visits one or both of the owners have been there and they're really friendly and happy to answer any questions. read more

My parents called us mid meal while eating at The Char Market a couple months back. They couldn't wait to tell us about the best tacos ever! Dad is Italian and takes food seriously. He's also not impressed easily so we knew we had to try it out. We were so happy to finally experience the food for ourselves. We ordered a 2- steak taco plate and a 2- chicken taco plate so we could share one of each. They arrived quickly and looked as delicious as they were reputed to be. From the cup of incredible beans to the scoop of green chile rice topped with a tasty sauce, we were purring. The rice and beans are unique to this restaurant, not your typical recipe. We love Mexican food and the rice and beans tend to be interchangeable from place to place. Not here. The Char Market gives you an equally yummy but different experience. The tacos were the same. Unique to them and a stand out in flavor. I was a hands down Chicken taco as my favorite. Moist, flavorful with a wonderful texture. It was a toss up between the two for my husband. The steak was very flavorful but the bite wasn't as pleasant to me. I'm a recovering vegetarian and still working on the "chewy" texture of meat. The charred taco shells are a stand out. The atmosphere is simple clean and comfortable. Service was polite, quick and very attentive. I'm coming back. That's not a threat. It's a promise! read more

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Overall, I personally don't plan to return for a 3rd visit and I don't get the hype. I give it a solid 3.5 stars. We enjoyed our meal at the Char Market, but I don't get exactly why it's so popular/highly ranked on Yelp. We've been twice now, the first time they were still working out their kinks and we were a bit disappointed so wanted to give it another go. The second time we found our meals to be pretty good, but I wouldn't say the greatest ever. The food was zesty and refreshing, not as heavy as Mexican food can frequently be. I thought the meat was seasoned OK, but again not sure what the hype is about. The place itself is very small and in a rundown area. It's fairly barebones inside with just a few tables and seating was uncomfortable in our opinion. I wouldn't plan to sit and chat here, more of a grab-and-go or scarf your food down quickly then leave type place. Food didn't take very long to come out once ordered thankfully. I do think the portions could be better for the price. Overall, I personally don't plan to return for a 3rd visit and I don't get the hype. I give it a solid 3.5 stars. read more

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Had a nice lunch. Taco salad was amazing. The staff are so nice and really friendly. Honestly I didn't know which dish to try so I will definitely be trying something new on my next visit. read more

Mexican food with a twist! Friendly staff. Shared parking lot out front. Interesting artwork hung throughout. Smallish interior: seating for maybe 12. read more

The Char Market - TacoSalad with Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

The bone marrow plate was next level! One of the best restaurants in the city hands down.

The name is intriguing and the food actually lives up to the name. The Char Market highlights all things charbroiled. Nicely seared grilled lines on their meats and veggies, and smoky flavors all around. Bone Marrow Plate 5/5* The Bone Marrow had extra chunks of charred beef on top, drizzled with spicy mayo looking sauce to cut the fattiness. This dish had it all.. so flavorful, fatty, and delicious! The rice was overcooked and mushy, but the flavor was good and strong of tomato based chicken broth. The charbroiled squash was so juicy, and had that over-the-grill smokiness..really good if you like grilled veggies. The orange tortilla came aesthetically pleasing AND delicious, cut out in pointy artsy design, super soft, lardy and pliable. Perfect vessel to load all the bone marrow, meaty chunks, rice and squash. Shrimp Tacos 4/5* Where was all this juice coming from?! When I bit into the taco, so much juices spilled out the other end. The shrimps were nicely salted and plump. The same spicy mayo was drizzled on top, add some lime and salsa verde, and this taco had a perfect balance of flavors. Elote 5/5* I'm not a fan of corn on the cob or shall I say corn in the teeth. But these were cut into manageable eating sizes. This one is a yellow corn vs white, and grilled so the kernels aren't as plump and juicy. The slather of crema and cotija was on the slim side, but it was enough to let the smokey paprika shine. I tend to like a creamier elote, but these were a different spin, showcasing the smokiness of the spices and was more enjoyable than expected. Steak Taco 2/5* My least favorite out of the entire meal. We didn't even know al la carte was an option until we asked. The menu doesn't indicate they sell individual tacos. Glad we asked. The tortilla was also grilled, but was too dry to my liking. The meat was nicely charred, but other than that, it was kind of basic and not much other flavor. The bone marrow definitely stole the thunder. Meatier than most places, it offers more than your typical chunks of fat and greasy oil that'd you get from other restaurants. The smokiness and charred flavors really come thru. Charizard would be proud. read more

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We just left and I couldn't wait to tell you all about it. This is one of those way off the beaten track in a crappy strip mall places that will bring you to your knees it's so good. Their ratings truly reflect what's going on here. We were warmly greeted and placed our order at the counter. We noticed they were checking in regularly to make sure the place was full of happy campers. Not a lot of beverage options at the moment but fingers crossed that will change. Seating is also not abundant but we snagged a seat by the door. I would imagine that as word gets out they're gonna need a bigger space. The food came out quickly and is really the star of the show here. The menu is simple and they are happy to make Substitutions. The simplicity of the menu belies the complexity of the flavor profiles. I commented before leaving that this was one of the better plates of food I've had in the area in a long time. The bone marrow, which includes diced steak is a crave-worthy dish!! I texted several people about the place when I got home and am already plotting my return. Your taste buds will thank you later. read more

The Char Market - Taco plate with chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

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A little strip mall holds a cozy restaurant that serves up some of the best tacos in town. Tasty, delicious bites of steak (or shrimp, in my case) are wrapped in flour tortillas, with sauces to die for! Usually rice and beans are an after thought. Not at Char Market! I'm not a big fan of beans, but I could eat a huge bowl of their beans. Tasty bits of pork enveloped in a thick, scrumptious sauce with pinto beans. Have a bowl with your tacos and feel the warmth spread throughout your belly. Take a bite of your taco and complete the experience! Come in soon! read more

Hubs and I went last week after months of driving by this little place. Small space, but plenty of seating if you wanted to sit and eat. The menu is pretty straight forward and it is cafe style (order at counter and food is brought to your table). We ordered the street elote, loaded potato with carne asada, chicken and carne taco plate, and shrimp plate. Yes it was way too much food for the two of us but everything was delicious. The corn comes with two pieces and is well seasoned with all the fixings. The potato was truly loaded and they did not skip out on the meat. Now the main dishes. The shrimp plate was soo good. It was seasoned so good and even the vegetables that came with it soaked up the juices and was so so good. The tacos were fresh and they had this crema sauce that was gave everything a perfect balance. Both plates came with "char" beans and rice which honestly were some of the best I have had outside of making them myself. We will 100% be coming back. Also I had the strawberry-coconut agua fresca. If you are a fan of coconut DO NOT SKIP IT read more

The Char Market - Char potato - Sandwiches Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Came here (finally!) After seeing SO MANY videos about how amazing it was. Nothing but compliments. I was excited to try everything. We ordered the elote, steak plate, the chicken nachos, and the shrimp tacos. We also had the watermelon and horchata Agua frescas. Everything was chosen based on the cashier's recommendations. I'm gonna be completely honest. The 40 minute drive to get here was a complete waste of my time. The steak wasn't steak, it was braised beef chunks that were overly tough and chewy. The zucchini and tortilla on the plate were good, but the tortilla was cut into zig zags, making all the filling I put inside fall out. So annoying! The chicken nachos were on the STALEST store bought chips. They were so stale I couldn't eat them, we tossed them. The shrimp tacos were the only decent item, but the rice was mushy (the scoop method of serving didn't help the texture at all), the beans were so bland and had no flavor. And even with it being corn season, THEY USED FROZEN CORN for the elote. The drinks were just OK, watermelon was better than horchata. Would not return. Many other places for better value and flavor. Disappointed, for sure. read more

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You only get one chance to make a first impression. Sunday October 26th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. I met a friend here for lunch. I had high hopes for this place being it was "voted #3 best Mexican restaurant in the country". My friend arrived before me and went ahead and ordered and was seated at the table with his food when I arrived. I had looked at the menu online and also on doordash before I had gotten there so I pretty much knew what I wanted. I looked up at the menu board hanging above the cash register and noticed that there were no prices on anything. They had gone ahead and used post-it notes to write other messages like they had birria and carnitas now, but couldn't be bothered with prices. I was helped by a teenage boy at the register and it seemed that just he and one other person in the kitchen were working. Normally I would have walked out of a place that didn't post its prices anywhere, but being that my friend had already ordered and had his food, I went ahead and ordered one carnitas taco ala carte, two chicken tacos a la carte, a side order of beans and chips and salsa. The total was $29 and some change before tax and tip. I was a little dismayed that it was so expensive but did not check the receipt until I sat down at the table. There I saw that I was charged $6 for the carnitas taco, and $5ea. for the chicken tacos. Their website states that à la carte tacos are $4. Doordash has them listed at $4.60. My food came out and it looked good but smelled burned. Not outdoor grilled charred but acrid. I tried the carnitas taco and it was quite good. Yay! Then the charro beans, very good, indeed and were proper charro beans for those of you that have no idea what they are and refer to them as soupy and need to be drained, they are exactly how they are supposed to be. The chips were fine by the way and the salsa was quite good. Those are the good things. The chicken tacos are another story. Well my friend said they were very good. Remember, he got his a while before I got mine (maybe 20 mins had lapsed) so maybe he had different chicken in his. This is where the acrid smell was coming from. They indeed tasted burned but not as I said like from the grill. And it took me a little while to put my finger on it. Grilled chicken, as this place advertises its food is, this chicken was shredded. Grilled chicken doesn't shred, braised or boiled chicken shreds. This chicken had been put in water and left to scorch on the stove when the water boiled off. That was the acrid taste and smell. Even if you pick out the burn stuff the entire pot takes on that flavor and smell. You can't get rid of it. This is what they served me. My theory is they took their leftover grilled chicken from days gone by and stuck it in a pot with water to heat it up and shred it for the Sunday service. But it scorched. And the still sent it out. Voted third best Mexican restaurant in the country B. S.! They must have a very large family that voted for them because the lack of care that they show does not warrant that kind of standing. California Burrito serves better food, free chips and salsa bar instead of the $8 they charge you here for chips and salsa that most people say the chips are stale. Needless to say, neither my friend nor I will be back, ever. Just beware before you are lured in by the #3 Mexican restaurant in the country BS. read more

Worth the drive from wherever you are! We saw this place had great reviews so we made the drive out from Folsom. Absolutely made the right decision. Don't be scared off by the weird little strip of dead businesses this place is located next to, once you're inside it's nice and clean. Owner was super friendly and detailed when explaining the menu and ingredients to us. We shared the steak plate, bone marrow plate, and elote. Bone marrow looked a little pricey at first but worth every penny, they top it with meat and you get zucchini rice and tortillas to make a well rounded meal. My steak plate was also really good, super tender, nice char, very flavorful. Elote was decent, good flavor, but maybe the corn was a little overcooked/soggy. Overall very happy we found this place, we'll definitely be back soon! Ps. I forgot to take the picture of our food until after we had a few bites, happens every time read more

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