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    The Char Market

    4.6 (503 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE CHAR MARKET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Nachos - Half asada, half chicken
    Betsaida C.

    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.

    Burrito
    Megan D.

    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.

    bone marrow plate
    Melissa A.

    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.

    Super Burrito menu offering as of September 2025
    Belinda C.

    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.

    David L.

    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.

    Birria tacos plate
    Sou L.

    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.

    Yummy tacos...
    Joe E.

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

    Loaded steak nachos
    James B.

    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!

    1 chicken taco and 1 shrimp taco with beans and rice
    Jenna P.

    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.

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    Adriana Z.

    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.

    Chicken taco plate
    Lisa B.

    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.

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    I've been here several times, great little local spot for a quick Mexi fix. Nachos and chicken tacos are tops.

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    Ask the Community - The Char Market

    We have a group of 8 coming Saturday night before a show at Jesuit. Will it be possible to get seating fairly quickly?

    Best to get there a little early as there is limited seating and it is very busy most of the day

    Is char market dog friendly?

    No. All seating is indoors.

    Is anything vegetarian?

    They have elote and rice and beans but the beans have beef in them I believe.

    Is there indoor seating?

    Yes there is indoor seating.

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    ORDERED: Crispy Roast Pork Banh Mi…read more I don't usually think of banh mi when I'm in the Arden area but I would go out of my way to come get this again! The crispy roast pork banh mi was so delicious & flavorful! The bread was fresh, light, & airy. The pork was seasoned well, crispy, & juicy. It tasted refreshing. As someone who always orders extra pate, I was sad when it didn't originally come with it but the Maggi lemongrass sauce is delicious, bold, sweet, & tangy. It complimented the banh mi very well & didn't need pate at all. I appreciate that the sauce came on the side as someone who prefers savory meats over sweet meats. I ended up using the sauce for every bite. The drinks looked interesting but I didn't order one since I already had a drink. Would try one next time. The place was clean & the staff was friendly! Excited for my next visit!

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