El Charrito, I really hope you can bring the Marina location up to the same standard as your Salinas restaurant. The Salinas location consistently serves exceptional food, but while the Marina location is still good, it just doesn't measure up. One of the biggest differences is the portion sizes--they're noticeably smaller in Marina, even though the prices are the same. That's hard to overlook. The customer service could also use some improvement. A little more friendliness goes a long way, especially when customers are tipping on to-go orders. On the positive side, the tortillas are outstanding, and the operation is incredibly efficient. Even when there's a long line, it moves quickly, and you're never waiting very long for your food. I genuinely enjoy El Charrito and want the Marina location to succeed. With larger portions and a warmer customer experience, it could easily be just as good as the Salinas location. read more

We love El Charrito! Their food never disappointed. We've been to the other locations and are glad the quality is the same here. The place is really nice and clean, plenty of seating and parking. The staff were really nice even though we came close to closing. We ordered: - Chili Verde Burrito: not spicy but had a nice kick, good portion! I love how fresh the tortillas are. - Potato taquitos: first time trying these and loved them. Crispy and tasty. It's nothing fancy but hits the spot. I got it with their mild salsa. - chips and guac: their chips are always fresh and crispy and the guac is simple but we love the lime flavor. Chunks of avocado! - Horchata: sweet and creamy. Not grainy at all. Would definitely come back. read more

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Been to all the El Charrito's in the area and this location is by far the most unorganized and lowest quality out of all of them. We placed a mobile pickup order for convenience, but it ended up being anything but convenient. The asada was stringy, tough, and cut inconsistently. The burritos had little to no sauce, and any modifications or add ons we paid for were completely ignored. Even though the items were numbered, none of them actually matched the numbering on the receipt, so we didn't even receive all of our food. At this point it's not even worth disputing the charges. Honestly, you're better off going somewhere else. read more

I've been eagerly waiting for this El Charrito location to open ever since it was announced. I've been to both the downtown Monterey location as well as the Salinas location, and I can confirm that this one hits the spot just like the rest. There's something magical about those tortillas that elevate the burrito up and above any other spot in town. The burritos are also the perfect size to be handheld (and you can pocket one for the beach). I think today might be their first (non)official soft opening (2/19/2026) because we were able to pop in and pop out with a burrito in no time. I haven't been to an El Charrito without a line before! I expect this place to (soon) be frequently visited by everyone in the neighborhood as well as people driving by. Service is quick, friendly, and efficient. The interior is clean and well organized, and there's plenty of seating outside on their patio. Wishing them great success! read more

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Great location and nice covered outdoor seating. So far, I've only received decent customer service from the males and the older women. The prices seem to be a dollar more here than Salinas for some burritos. The quality of the tortilla, food is not up to par with Salinas. The tortilla is missing something and they could put more salsa in the burritos! They always lack salsa just like salinas location! The whole pinto beans are good though lol read more

Love the homemade tortilla. The chile verde is always my go to whenever I come here. So glad they finally have one in Marina! Check it out if you want a quick bite to eat! read more

El Charrito - Menu 5/20/26 - Mexican Near Me - Marina, California

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The burritos are perfect ,the house salsa and chips are so underrated. Can't wait to get it again

High quality!! Great service, & consistent with Salinas Location, will definitely be a staple, better than Zarapes in seaside. Ambiance is nice and clean with covered outdoor seating. read more

I come here multiple times a week and it's been great until the last two when they started using cheaper cut of meat and all you get is ligaments that you can't even chew. I really hope they stop doing this because they'll lose customers over this. We're supposed to get food that we can eat not spit out. read more

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Service sucks, this location has hired people who don't care. Compared to other locations, this by far the worst of them. Please replace this with a restaurant that hires staff who actually care about the quality of service and food. read more

Was happy to see a location open up in Marina because Salinas is so good, but its nothing like the Salinas location. I ordered 2 asada burritos and got nothing but beans and very little meat. I felt like I was eating a beans and rice burrito because their was hardly any meat. The meat does not taste the same as Salinas. Its got a bad cut that tastes very chewy and kind if stringy. The tortillas are still very good. In the future I will only go to the Salinas location when Im in the area. read more

$19.11 Barbacoa Bowl and water. It was decent only. Soft, fatty meat but also dry and it NEEDED the refried beans, crema and guacamole. The rice was dry. The flavor profile was decent at least. read more

I love their handmade tortillas and quality ingredients. A great steal for their burritos!

If you've been to the original Salinas location, you know the legend--and I am so happy to report that the Marina location at The Dunes lives up to the hype The star of the show is, and always will be, the handmade flour tortillas The new spot in Marina is clean, modern, and has a great outdoor seating area if the weather is nice. The service is fast, though it still gets busy during the lunch rush. Go check it out read more

El Charrito - Ham, egg and bean burrito - Mexican Near Me - Marina, California

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Been to other El Charrito restaurants and would say this one is the worst. I ordered a chicken burrito and a chili Verde bowl. I had the chili Verde bowl for lunch in an hour later I was throwing up. Threw out the burrito won't be back. read more

Always good food, service with a smile, nice atmosphere and a shopping center. Mouth watering.

Horrible service to begin with. Portions for a bowl that is $14.99 plus tax you get one small scoop of rice and small scoop of beans with meat that suppost to be asada but looks nothing like it was chewy and nasty. the lady taking he order was rushing the order and meanwhile no line behind us she was also very rude, salinas location may be busier but is 10x better read more

We've always loved the El Charito in Salinas for its consistently good Mexican food. So we were eager to try out the new marina location. Prices are very reasonable because the burritos are on small side. We got there around noon on a busy Saturday afternoon and the first complaint I have is there is only two handicap spaces for three very busy restaurants right on the same block, that's ridiculous. We had to drive around and around until a space out front opened up because both my husband and I are handicapped and walking. A long ways is a difficulty for both of us. Once we got a parking spot, my husband walked in and ordered a food. It took him about 15 minutes to get the to go order. He had the Carnitas burrito and also one of the chili Verde burritos. He found them to be pretty bland and mediocre. I had the beef and potato taquitos. I got an order with guacamole and an order without guacamole. There's two per order. I've never seen taquitos like this and possibly this is a regional version of taquitos. It was really a fried taco. It was not rolled up at all. The meat was flavorful ground beef, unfortunately, the beef was cold and there was not enough salsa on it and they don't give you extra salsa with your order automatically. I didn't see any potatoes anywhere in my order so I guess it was all smashed up. The tortillas are crispy fried after they are filled and they put them in a nice little box and by the time I got home, the tortillas were totally soggy and were dripping with grease. Even the guacamole was very bland and flavorless. My husband said that they appeared to be premade because the server went and got them out of the refrigerator. I guess they're new and that could contribute to this, but they're going to have to really up their game if they want to compete with their Salinas location. Again, I've never seen taquitos that were anything except for meat and veggies, and then rolled up and fried. Does anybody know if this is a regional type of taquitos? read more

Very disappointed. Tortillas although fresh were coated in extra flour to keep them from sticking together making them so dry. Ordered barbacoa burrito and it needed salt. No salt available. Skip it and go to Chipotle. Taquitos $2.99 each with min order of 2. It was noon on a weekend and they did NOT have any chile rellenos. The most expensive item in the menu but not available. read more

Ordered through the app no way to add onions, tomatoes or cilantro. Ordered 2 bean burritos with rice and a chicken burrito plus chips and guac. We planned to ask for onions since we couldn't get the option in app. When we went to pick up our order we asked for onions and got a small container. Asked for a second container since we ordered 3 burritos and was told no. Got home no rice in any of our burritos. Plus..... the burritos were the size of a deck of cards both in length and thickness. Very small and thin for the price. Disappointing all together. This was the Marina location. The person that helped us was a male. Won't be returning and will not recommend this location. I've eaten food from the Salinas location and the food was yummy, fresh and plentiful. read more

I have not yet tried any of the locations despite living in the area on my life. When they brought a new location to Marina I was excited to try. Unfortunately, the food is mediocre Mexican food. I got a carne asada burrito and the meat was a cheap cut with not much flavor. The portions were generous for both the rice and meat. The tortilla was indeed made freshly but tasted like they put too much flour on it and kind of tasted artificial. The price point was fair for the quality of food and the staff was friendly. I may go back to try another protein but they need to figure out the tortilla formula or making! read more

El Charrito - Mexican Near Me - Marina, California

The portion what they give you.. they give two little very stinky and very expensive for how much they give you

Unfriendly service, 2 small slices of avocado and charged a few bucks for it, better service in Salinas.

Wow, each time I go it gets worse. I tried the pork burrito and asked for half vegetables. The meat was grisly and tough and hardly any vegetables, and it was very dry. I paid over $10, not worth it! read more

It closes at 6:00!!!!!!! We drove there for dinner, and they were cleaning the place at 6:15. Had to go somewhere else ;( Don't come here u less you eat early! read more

I just discovered this place on a recommendation of a friend. It's delicious, inexpensive, easy & very fresh food. The service is great. I love being able to sit and enjoy the food outside area is very nice to sit at great ambience. Love the chips and guacamole. Watch out Chipotle read more

Bad experience at charrito pretty rude lady my second time here, will no longer support made me loose my appetite... never again will go and spend my money there read more

Visited again and they opened up my taquitos and stuffed them with the toppings! Quick fix and shows their commitment to excellence :) So happy for their business, so glad to have them close to home. Try the taquitos with queso fresco salsa roja crema and cabbage Delicious every time. read more

This place is bomb. Fresh tortillas. The pork crackling and poblano pepper burritos are great!

Fresh, fresh, fresh food! Stopped in for a burrito bowl after an afternoon at Marina Beach. Love the bowls. This is my favorite of the 3 locations! I'll go back there next time I'm at the Promenade!! read more

This is a hidden gem that mostly only Monterey locals know about. Best carnitas burrito around. Salinas location is top notch also, but I prefer the Monterey location. Ignore all the cry babies with their complaints about this, that or the other thing... this place is solid; the girls running it are quick and down to business; food is always on point. Chips & salsa are darn good as well. You want some good Mexican food? You want the little cowboy! read more

I just went here for the first time I love the Salinas location but I live in marina.I thought the quality of the food was not as good as Salinas location my carne asada was chewy and weird pieces in it that I actually spit out the tortillas are not the same it was very disappointing so I will continue to make the drive to Salinas from now on read more

Location is super convenient, burrito was good (the salsa was great but the amount felt stingy.) The barbacoa was dry. Service was friendly but it was hard to hear what the employees were saying with the music so loud. I think I would come back but I agree it's not as good as the original location. read more

The food was decent. The agua fresca were disappointing... why so much sugar? You can't taste the flavor because it tastes like pure sugar. The most disappointing was the person who helped me. She was so rude and just had an angry face. So much so that I couldn't bring myself to leave a tip... and I always tip due to having worked in a tipping environment. I'll return and give another chance... but, I hope they will be nicer. I won't ever order the drinks for sure- we ended up throwing the lime and horchata away. read more

Rude. Music too loud and couldn't hear server behind glass. She seemed to think it was my fault. The food was cold which gave me concerns about safety. read more

As a student from CSU Monterey Bay, I am 100% grateful El Charrito is walking distance from campus. Whenever we crave burritos for breakfast or lunch we head on over. We wish they were open for longer however the hours just make us eager until the next time we go. Our first time trying this place we were worried it was going to taste plain but once we saw the window inside displaying their hand made tortillas I knew this was going to hit! The burritos were so delicious, the soft flour tortilla was perfect, almost like I was back home :) I tried the huevo con chile and simple beans, cheese, and rice. The huevo con chile had the perfect amount of spice to it, some would probably want to add more to it but i think it was just right so that you could still enjoy the flavor from the beans and rice inside. The burritos are just the right size to take with you to the park or beach. The flavors are peak, very authentic. Very fast service, the outdoor seating is spacious, they make sure tables are clean. I'll definitely be back from time to time! read more

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Love the food but the portions are too small. Would gladly pay more for bigger burritos.

The customer service was fine, but the burritos were bland... even with salsa. We ordered two breakfast burritos- egg, chorizo, potato. No flavor. This place is not for us, but to each his own. read more

Salinas Location has much flavor. This location burritos are all bland, no flavor. Especially their beans they are dry and no flavor. Do not recommend. read more

Went back. Realized I didn't read the menu closely enough. The burrito came with everything it was supposed to and I was reading the listing for the bowl. Food and service were great. The burrito is a great deal. Filling without being too much and the price for it is more than fair for a filling meal. read more