El Charrito Market

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The food is the quite the what we need in a hometown type of restaurant! Very cool items that make it authentic! Let's start with the tortillas. Handmade on your tacos with loads of meat options. Menudo, to flautas to southern Mexico cuisine is what allows you to taste Mexico in 1 sitting! Pozole for fiestas, Oaxacan delights to fresh made tortillas with frijoles and you can purchase some nice "crunchy" exotic items that bring it all together! Tere and the rest of the staff are super friendly and understand the menu very well. Super cool vibe inside the restaurant give you time to pick up some Tlayuda shells to take home. It is a very nice place to have a great meal! read more

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Love this place amazing food I always have takeout Menudo or Chilaquiles. Super clean, friendly service love love love the food.

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Some of the best pozole I've had in a while from a local spot! It came with all the fixings and a side of chili oil. I was originally planning to order from another place, but after a few unanswered calls, we ended up here and I'm so glad we did. My sister got a breakfast burrito and said it was delicious. The green salsa was also a hit read more

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Sanaz S.

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Oh. My. Lort. This place is such a hidden gem! Totally authentic Mexican decor, music, employees...and a vegan menu!! I got the Tacos Dorado Plate, 2 bean and 1 potato. But get this, they brought out 3 potato tacos and told me they're bringing me the two bean ones since they mixed up the order. So I got 5 tacos!! The tacos were SO good! And I have a few to take with me. The chips and salsa were also excellent. Service was very warm and friendly. Totally impressed, and my tummy is full and happy :) read more

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Karina A.

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Absolutely the very best pork tamale I have ever eaten! The service was excellent, accommodating and friendly. This market is quaint but charming. I will be back very soon! If you are ever in Gilroy these tamales and anything else on there menu deserves a try! I am floored at how much meat was inside. Yummy read more

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Karina A.

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Raul M.

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The food muy rica y el service es de primera el ambiance muy agradable y familiar!!! read more

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Malinda D.

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Love this cute Mexican market. I only say cute because it has a nice variety of things. Its half market half resturaunt and the food is prepared fresh. I tried the chicken soup here for my first visit and absolutely loved it! Its soo good and it costs under $15! what's really nice is I can also order on Door Dash. I love the fresh juices they have to offer. Fresh pressed, so yummy! read more

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A friend told me that they had a delicious lunch at El Chartito. This is around the corner from my home within walking distance. I had the best burrito and the gals working were super friendly and nice and so happy and will be back again and again read more

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Maria P.

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The food is delicious! One of favorite Mexican spots in town. My husband likes the pozole. I tend to get the huaraches. Will recommend!

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Definitely my favorite Mexican restaurant in Gilroy. Their food is fresh, delicious, and made with love. Everyone that visits me gets a trip to El Charrito. My family visit from Napa and are always clamoring to go to El Charrito for a carne asada burrito and a pambazo! read more

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Karina A.

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Roshni G.

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First time here. Ordered papusas, pastor quesadilla, and birria. Everything was ok, rice beans and torillas were cold. Pastor was really greasy too. read more

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Rafael C.

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I used to love this place, this is where I came to get masa to make Tamales but the couple of times I have been there it's just rude service . The masa that is prepared went down greatly in quality. Sometimes they used way to much Manteca where is just dripping out of the bag it looks like they just dumped a bucket of masa on it. Other times is way too salty where the masa becomes not good for consumption. Is sad to see this place go down like this read more

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Brenda M.

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Food is amazing super good is the only place that I love to eat in Gilroy the picaditas is my favorite but the only down side sometimes is the attitude of the lady who takes the orders she is rude and gets annoyed if you ask her what the plates has so if they upgrade with the customer service this restaurant will be better and have 5 stars read more

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Michael C.

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Good memories con mi Abuelita shopping here when I was a mocoso. Still top notch quality. Get the secret recepie chorizo every time I'm in town read more

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Salvador G.

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This place is one of Gilroy hidden treasures of Mexico. They transport you as you come in with the authentic music and friendly greeting. Then it divides into two aisles:1 to market to get fresh meat and vegetables plus other essentials. Then 2 takes to the flavored of Mexico by showing you a menu that is full of delicious and authentic taste of many regions from Mexico. As far north to the south, it's hard to decide what or which to choose. OMG.they even have sautéed grasshopper with garlic yummm ! The taste of all of what I ordered which was Birria taco with a bowl of its own soup plus a picadita w/o meat, a Hand Made Tortilla freshly made!! I went over board and couldn't stop myself. I'll definitely will come back for way more food and highly recommend this place in Gilroy. Not to far from Hwy 101(5-8 mins with stops). Muchas Gracias por hacer recordar a Mexico!!!!! Oh BTW VEGANS YOULL LOVE IT read more

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Nikki E.

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Poor hygiene! But the food was tasty, despite our order being wrong. It was our first visit today. There was a gentleman who was working on the market side, but also came to the restaurant side and was seen wearing the same pair of gloves without washing or changing them in between serving customers. I saw him go from the meat section, putting on his jacket and taking it off, helping at the cash register and serving coffee and food without changing his gloves. I was watching like a hawk to make sure that he didn't touch our food because otherwise I would have complained. I'm coming to Yelp in hopes that the owner will see this and enforce proper hygiene and use of gloves. In that case my family and I would consider returning. Gloves are not for the users protection and actually prevent good hand hygiene and promote the spread of bacteria and infection if used improperly. Please educate your staff!! read more

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I am very sorry about your visit. As a food establishment, El…

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Francisco A.

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Food is amazing! Also found out that they make their masa for the tamales with real corn!

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Amber S.

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Everything we've ordered for delivery from El Charrito Market has been bomb. Their chicken empanadas are incredible! The best I've ever had!

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George s.

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Great salsas bought everything we need to make tamales. Best chicken enchiladas in town.

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Ana D.

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Excellent traditional Mexican food and easy to find groceries and fresh tortillas easy to find masa for tamales

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Raquel Q.

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My sister came to stay with us and she's vegan so I knew it'd be difficult to find vegan friendly places in Gilroy, but there are many!! This is one of them! And they also serve meat as well so my husband was happy. We are continuing to go back to this place for our go to Mexican place. They are good about the Covid-19 restrictions as well. Very happy with this place! read more

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Maria C.

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Love their food! Prices are good for the amount of food they give. Their red chile is bomb as fire! I always order picaditas & huaraches, can't NEVER go wrong with those! The only thing they need to work on is being able to get order done fast when ordered online. read more

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Came to place when it was closing so i can't give it a good review the tacos are really big. Quesadillas was good too.

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Charmaine M.

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Got a simple bean and cheese burrito was charged for a Carne asada burrito. Definitely not worth 10 dollars for a bean and cheese burrito. Beans were salty and cheese not even melted. read more

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Hello Charmaine, We are so sorry to hear about your situation at El…

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Jorge L.

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I only came here because Safeway tamale was gone. This place sucks never coming again tamales are nasty. Don't waste your money

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Kittt P.

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Great little spot if you are visiting in Gilroy. We had some Menudo that was quite delicious we had pigs feet in it. Very delicious great flavor restaurant and market combined. Hand made tortillas were delicious. read more

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Sophia S.

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First off, I'm vegan, and they offer a vegan menu! I love the vegan food here! This place is amazing! Mexican and vegan options, yum! What more could you want read more

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Marisol B.

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AMAZING! We had the enmoladas, quesadilla de huitlacoche , quesadilla de flor de calabaza & a michelada . Every single thing was delicious. The staff is the sweetest. They explained everything, so we knew exactly what we were getting . They make everything to order ,so its fresh. MUST TRY!!! read more

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CM W.

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I got a bean and rice burrito. It was incredible! The best I've had in town. This place is a little intimidating because it's marketed primarily to Mexican people, but it's worth it. Browse the store while you're waiting; they offer a variety of Mexican specialties! I saw packets of expensive spices for just $1.99! read more

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Blac B.

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Micheladas are the best of this place at great price.Las micheladas son las mejores de Gilroy y a muy buen precio.

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Ken M.

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They have delicious vegan and non-vegan Mexican food. Be sure to ask for the vegan menu. Chips and salsa were homemade and as good as it gets. I had the vegan enchiladas. Excellent. My family ate meat burritos. They said they were great. They also have made to order juices. read more

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Hayde P.

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Delicious Menudo and Pozole, we will definitely be back! Both were super flavorful and had plenty of meat. The salsas and fixings were all great. The food was only TO GO at this time. This place is part of a little market, hidden gem. read more

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Cailey A.

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Great vegan options, a true hidden gem. My only complaint is that I wish I knew about this place sooner! Rice and beans are delicious and vegan as well. Watch out for the green enchilada sauce though, it is super good but also super spicy! read more

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Richard M.

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I've only been here for their breakfast burritos. We usually get their chorizo. They're really tasty & filling. I'd recommend calling ahead as the wait is always longer than most places. I get them to go. I don't know why I've never gone in the afternoon for their other stuff but I guess someday I will. Can't go wrong though with the breakfast burritos. The only other knock is the salsas. I personally don't care for them but my wife likes one of them. I'd rather take the much spicier Super Taq salsas anyday over El Charrito's. read more

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We were able traveling and wanted a breakfast burrito. This small market/restaurant had it. The burrito had fresh ingredients. The chorizo egg, potatoes and salsa were amazing. The aroma of the hot food was enticing and we ate it before I could take photos lol. Enjoy your food here. We did. read more

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I find it so hard to be on a diet or eat healthy when this place is so accessible to me! this looks like a meat market from the outside but there is a restaurant in the back. They offer tons of breakfast options as well as lunch/dinner. They are open early, and if you don't see something on the menu they can make it! everything I have ordered is made fresh and hot, and its like eating home cooked Mexican food that your abuelita made, you wont be disappointed and the portions are huge! one taco will fill you up! the rice is so good and the salsa is to die for! staff is super friendly too! call ahead of time if you are ordering to go because it takes time for all that freshness! there is a sit down area its not the most modernly decorated but you def will be delighted. read more

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Karina R.

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Love this place and the fact that they have MEXiCAN VEGAN options. You can also find it through happy cow app.

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Delicious food! Yummy fresh chicharrons! Excellent customer service, they're so sweet here, to EVERYONE!

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I picked up breakfast burritos and took them to my family. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. Eggs, potatoes and meat (bacon in our case) were all freshly prepared. The burritos are large and very filling, not greasy as some breakfast burritos can be. My first visit to El Charrito, I will be back to try other menu items. read more

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UPDATE! after not returning for a while because of what i believed there was a change in staff or cook. My husband and i decided to give it a chance, i actually didn't want to give up soooo I ordered the same thing i always do, Menudo! The taste is back ! LOVE IT! even my daughter who has never been here loved it. My son in law enjoyed his Birria... will defiantly will return! ok, so there is one small thing about this place... you need to order first before you sit down, which it ok.... BUT the person behind the counter is SSLLLOOOWWWW taking orders. read more

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More info about El Charrito Market

7638 Monterey St
Gilroy, CA 95020
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(408) 842-3659
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Hours

What time does El Charrito Market open?

El Charrito Market opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Charrito Market close?

El Charrito Market closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does El Charrito Market take credit cards?

Yes, El Charrito Market takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Charrito Market have catering options?

Yes, El Charrito Market does have catering options.

Does El Charrito Market serve alcohol?

Yes, El Charrito Market serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does El Charrito Market have TVs?

No, El Charrito Market does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Charrito Market have bike parking?

No, El Charrito Market does not have bike parking.

Does El Charrito Market have outdoor seating?

No, El Charrito Market does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Charrito Market have parking?

Yes, El Charrito Market has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does El Charrito Market have free WiFi?

No, El Charrito Market does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

We are a locally owned family business in the heart of Old Town Gilroy, with organic vegetables, grocery store, fine fresh cut meat, organic masa for tortillas and tamales, and warm tortillas for parties,and specialize in a vast variety of mexican cuisine.

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