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It's 4:23pm. BTS concert is supposed to start at 7pm but you just arrived to the hotel, checked-in, and need to quickly fuel up as quickly and as safely as possible (safely meaning: choosing a food that won't give you any digestive issues for the rest of the night). I first drove to Paik's noodles that was recommended by the front desk of my hotel but walked in and got sent away due to them being on break between lunch and dinner. I got in my car and started driving and noticed El Charrito to my right, I immediately parked and rushed inside and ordered two asada tacos and torta asada. Let me just tell you, they were SO GOOD! I've heard of the Bay Area having not so great Mexican food but this place definitely was the exception. I might even want to say that it's the best Mexican I've had in the Bay. read more

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Nice friendly guys at this spot Parking is pretty bad, only a few spots to park in their lot, but no worries, pop around the block and you'll find some street parking Tacos are modestly priced, 3,25/taco whatever proteins you want Tacos are on the smaller street taco side. Small tortilla, but lots of meats Next time will try the ceviche, looks very legit read more

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They catered a birthday party and was super fresh and very kind and their rapport with everyone in line. Good quality! read more

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We came here based on the recommendation of a friend. I really like the casual and low-key ambiance. Also love the salsa bar. I think the free tortilla chips are not the best I've ever had. But, they are free, so I can't complain! I had the chili relleno plate, and my friend had the wet burrito. Both were delicious. Prices are reasonable. Easy parking. I would come here again. read more

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Located right on the El Camino in San Carlos is this nice little gem. Why in the heck after passing this place about hundred times in my lifetime have I never stopped here? I mean I will go to non authentic fast food places like Chipotles or over priced Mexican restaurants that are not worth it..and I passed this up? Just call me loco Joey! For a really great Mexican lunch that will not break your wallet, one that is authentic and is very nice and hospitable..try this place. Make" El Charrito" your choice for Breakfast or Lunch or Dinner. Its not super fancy, just down home good mexican food. WE went for lunch and I ordered the Carnitas Burrito and it was great!! I cannot say enough about this place and these guys. Stop in and I am sure you will like it. Like the old saying goes..try it..you will like it!! That sounds much better when frequenting and Italian place. Lol Ok how about this...te va a gustar!! You will love it! read more

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Dropped by randomly, got a regular burrito with carne asada with cheese. Omg. This place does their carne asada different, it has a citrus kick to it and the cheese, chefs kiss, perfection. Add the green sauce is soooooo good, like a mix of Italian seasons with a deep flavor. Will come back! Note: don't try to park here, park around the corner in the neighborhood. read more

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Adrian L.

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Good is great!! Service was on point. Location is a bit small and parking as well. However the food definitely makes it up!! Very busy , loads of to go orders . Love the weeekwnd menu !! read more

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Yummy super burrito. My brother got to-go so we could eat at the brewery. Soft and tender meats. Good flavor and condiments. I got cabeza. read more

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Ben J.

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I was in town for work and was looking for some good Mexican food. Luckily I found El Charrito! This food was outstanding! I got the deluxe nachos and birria tacos. Both were excellent! They had a small salsa bar with incredible Salsas and chips. The people were and friendly. I'll be back next time I'm in town. read more

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Breakfast burritos egg and chorizo) delicious, opens at 8 am. Very friendly staff. Parking in the back.

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El Charrito has become our favorite local restaurant! The staff is friendly and attentive, prices are reasonable, and the food is always great! Carne asada super burrito is our go to. Also love the salsa bar. read more

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Mary C.

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Dropped in on a whim.. 7:15 on Friday 9/12.. Wow.. delicious chicken nachos. Well seasoned chicken, real guac, sour cream, refried beans, Jack cheese, pico, all atop chips. FRESH CHICKEN!!! No odd flavors!!! This is so appreciated!! Sis had taquitos. Said they were freshly made. They were topped with lettuce, tomatoes, guac, and sour crema.. Everything delicious! Especially the green salsa. There's something in it that brings it over the top!! We will be back!!! read more

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Very generous portions and excellent food! Little taqueria on the corner of Holly and El Camino Real gets great reviews and very popular. I've been wanting to try them for some time now and finally got the chance. Tiny little parking lot is a little cumbersome to maneuver but worth it, the Mexican cuisine is great, fresh and totally satisfying on a Taco Tuesday! I ordered the super taco with chicken, quesadilla with meat (steak) and side of beans (whole pintos). I love pinto beans!! Love them! These beans are great and flavorful. The quesadilla is made different from others I've had in the past, something how they grill it is fantastic! I love it! The cheese is delicious. The super taco with chicken is awesome. Chicken packs great flavor from spices and marinade. The street taco sized corn tortillas holding all the taco goodness together are fantastic! I love a great corn tortilla. Everything is super fresh and made well. As a to-go order, everything was thoughtfully packaged. They added little bag of chips in my order, too. Chips are pretty good, not homemade but good. Lots of salsa here! There's a salsa and chips bar and it's all freshly made. Nice peeps, great service, cute taqueria that's very popular in this area and great Mexican favorites on their menu reasonably priced. I will definitely return very soon! Mucho Gracias! read more

El Charrito - Super Taco -chicken - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

El Charrito - Whole Pintos Beans, love these! - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Cierra R.

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A must stop restaurant when you're in the area! Their tortillas are as fresh as they get and every burrito I've ever tried there is fantastic! I recommend ordering online ahead of time so you can skip the line. read more

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Graduation party for our grandkids today. Food was delicious and ready as requested with short notice. We appreciate all the effort and food quality! Thanks! read more

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So delicious, I come to San Carlos for vacation every year and after driving past this place I decided to try it. Easily my favorite restaurant, the quesabirria was insane and the carne asada and el pastor tacos were crazy flavorful. All of the salsas were tasty and the workers are very helpful and friendly. read more

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El Charrito has some of the best Mexican food in the Bay Area. As a new resident of San Carlos, I feel so lucky to live nearby and ever since I ordered their Super Burrito via DoorDash, I was hooked. Their red sauce is delicious and their green sauce is unique and really puts their food over the top. I'm happily enjoying working my way through their menu at about one order a week or every 2 weeks but it is such a special treat. Their tortillas are home made and everything so far is so flavorful. Truly recommend their burritos w/ red sauce as well as their cerviche tostada. Even the breakfast burrito is great. Lastly, I really appreciate that their burritos aren't painfully huge or packed with dry filler. read more

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Juan D.

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100 stars for Taqueria El Charito! I've been coming here for over 20 years, and it's still my go-to spot in San Carlos. The flavors, the service, the atmosphere--everything is consistently amazing. Whether it's tacos, burritos, or just some chips and salsa, El Charito always hits the spot. Thank you for keeping it real all these years--true neighborhood classic! read more

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Joyce L.

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Not sure why most yelpers find this place awesome. May be I had high expectations going in, thinking they would at least make their own chips but to find they were from Costco. What a let down. Their salsa was alright but pico de gallo was not offered. In general, I found their flavors lacking, especially their rice. Ordered the al pastor tacos and the meat was too dry with little flavors. On the other hand, great customer service. However, i would not return because there are better options within the vicinity. read more

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Steve D.

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I used to come here regularly 15-20 years ago...heck...even before then. Why I stopped? I don't know. The place is old school as are the tacos. Delicious. As others have stated, good vibes and very friendly service. read more

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Luke S.

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I gotta large pastor burrito no beans just straight salsa and cheese . It went great with the tamarind .the staff was great and the place is super clean . They have a great indoor seating area also the place is great for to go orders. read more

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Allie M.

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It's walking distance from home and we order their tacos every Thursday- it's my favorite day of the week! Quessabirrria is my faaaave!

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Convenient place. Had great breakfast burrito. Want to return to try out their quesabirrias. Courteous folks. I want to come back.

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Nishtha C.

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A low key taco spot. They are very quick at getting your order ready. It's also great chill place to dine-in. We stayed at Trestle apartment when we first moved to the Bay area and this spot was absolutely perfect for us. It's also very reasonably priced for its location. The staff is very friendly and nice. read more

El Charrito - Super Quesadilla with Meat - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Saraya B.

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Pretty frustrated because I went out of my way to drive here to get breakfast burritos and neither of them have potatoes in it... I also noticed the two guys behind me got their food before me and also a Togo order. The burritos are so so besides that. Too much beans. read more

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San Carlos has a few Mexican options but this has been our go-to. Constantly good portions, delicious, reasonable prices for the area. We love the fish super burrito and fish tacos. Workers are friendly. It's a chill place to dine indoors or outdoors. You can get a huge cup of horchata filled to the brim! It's a popular spot and parking is limited. read more

El Charrito - Fish taco combo - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Tarek S.

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I tried their steak breakfast burrito. Very delicious. The service was great. Very clean place to eat and bring your family.

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Rick R.

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SO SAD! After 17+ years of being my GO TO for authentic and delicious Mexican Tacos I got food poisoning from this place. I am still working on feeling better. NEVER AGAIN! SO SAD! read more

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the water tastes scrumptious and the burrito tastes magnificent. the chips are also carefully made and delicately prepared and it was hella fire read more

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El Charrito is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants on the peninsula. We've been coming here for their fantastic wet burritos for the past three years. Highly recommend! read more

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Stefanie A.

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FOOD: I tried 3 different types of tacos. I liked cabeza the most, which had a lot of fatty parts but was overall flavorful. Lengua was pretty good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I'm used to. The reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the al pastor was super salty. Family ordered burritos and they all said they were really spicy so maybe ask for mild if you're not a fan of spice. SALSA: Green salsa is good & refreshing. Red salsa is just a lot of spice. SERVICE: Fast. We called in an order and it was ready in 10-15 min. Self serve chips & salsa which I don't love only because it's not that sanitary. Also, not a lot of parking. read more

El Charrito - Cabeza Taco, Lengua Taco, Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Bianca S.

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Quick lunch bite I think yes! I got a super quesadilla with chicken. The guac was fresh, thats not something I see anymore so that was nice. The price on tacos is thru the roof everywhere, so Im here to share that this is quality food. At this place I was able to taste the freshness in the salsa and other ingredients. There are a few places I will return to regularly this is one of them. I am short and don't like yelling over counters so my partner ordered my food. Parking is a negative, park down the street if you don't have a smart car (size refference lot is 4 parking spaces). Inside is nice and lively, I personally like when you can look in to the kitchen and listening to the sound of food being made. The staff smile and that is also something im grateful for happy to see the liveliness in this place. read more

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monica r.

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The tacos from here are fire I been coming to this taqueria since 2023 and they don't disappoint . Se asimilan mucho a los tacos de Mexico ! The only down side is parking since the taqueria is pretty popular there is limited parking . read more

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Rhona G.

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Ordered through GrubHub for take out. Easy to order through GrubHub. They give lists of choices for proteins or just cheese option if you choose the enchilada combination. This taqueria is located on the busy corner of Holly St and El Camino Real. There is a very small parking lot for about 4 cars plus one handicap parking spot. There is a sign at the entrance that says no dogs allowed. Dining is only indoors. Pick up was right on time. Ordered the 2 cheese enchilada combination meal. I was glad to have received chips but disappointed in the chips because it lacked the crispness and seemed stale. The green dipping sauce was just the right amount of spicy with citrus punch. The red dipping sauce is just too spicy for my taste buds. I appreciated the organized meal in the container separating the salad from the beans and enchilada. I liked how the rice shared the enchilada area as the enchilada sauce helped with the flavor of the rice. read more

El Charrito - 2 Enchiladas Combination - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

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The el pastor burrito is a good ass burrito - i got it spicy and it was absolutely delicious (smokey and really flavorful). Friendly service and good vibes all around - check this spot out! read more

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Go to Spot on the peninsula. Love this place and the staff is so friendly. Weekly visits. read more

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Stopped here for quick bite after dr appointment. Generous portions and good food...hubby had burrito, I had the chile relleno plate...I'll be back if I'm in San Carlos again! Friendly service too! read more

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Thee most friendliest place ever! Every time I come here, I'm greeted my cooks and staff! Makes me wanna eat more and try more food from their menu. I get my fish tacos here and they have the best ones in San Carlos hands down! Real authentic, great portions, and fair prices. It's on the corner so parking at times is a little hectic but service is so quick it's merely an afterthought. I recommend El Charrito if your looking to fix your fish taco craving!!! read more

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andrew a.

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A gem in San Carlos. Authentic Mexican food at lowest peninsula price!!! Clean environment, friendly staff. Great food. Parking in front of restaurant is a little difficult. Park around the corner on the street read more

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Deanna C.

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Best breakfast burrito in the Bay Area, don't @ me. My go-to order is the chorizo & egg breakfast burrito. They'll make it all day from 8am-8pm. So really it's a breakfast, lunch, or dinner burrito in my book. The whole team here is super friendly and make quick work in the kitchen too. 10/10 recommend. read more

El Charrito - Chorizo and Eggs Breakfast Burrito + Chicken and Eggs Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

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1100 Holly St
San Carlos, CA 94070
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(650) 654-1400
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What time does El Charrito open?

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

What time does El Charrito close?

El Charrito 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 take credit cards?

Yes, El Charrito takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Charrito have catering options?

No, El Charrito does not have catering options.

Does El Charrito serve alcohol?

Yes, El Charrito serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

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Does El Charrito allow dogs?

Yes, El Charrito allows dogs.

Does El Charrito have TVs?

Yes, El Charrito has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Charrito have bike parking?

Yes, El Charrito has bike parking.

Does El Charrito have parking?

Yes, El Charrito has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Does El Charrito have free WiFi?

No, El Charrito does not have free WiFi.

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I am so happy I discovered Gourmet Corner. Even in the culturally diverse Bay Area, it can be…read moresurprisingly difficult to find authentic French ingredients without driving long distances. Gourmet Corner makes it easy to enjoy real French food at home. They offer an impressive selection of French products, including sausages, charcuterie, salami, cheeses, wines, chocolates, cookies, and many other specialty items. The prices are very reasonable, and the ordering process is simple. After ordering online, I chose to pick up my order at their Campbell location. The process was simple and hassle-free. I recently purchased Raclette cheese, and it was absolutely delicious. In my opinion, it is the best Raclette I have found in the Bay Area. Today I picked up Boudin Noir along with some French sweets, and I am looking forward to trying them. What really stood out to me was the excellent customer service. The staff is incredibly friendly, responsive, and flexible. They went out of their way to help, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. For first-time visitors picking up an order at the Campbell location, the pickup location can be a little tricky to find. Look for the large building with the American Barbell gym at the entrance. Facing the building, there is a small entrance on the far right side with designated pickup parking spaces. Once you arrive, call to let them know you're there, and they will bring your order out to your car. One helpful tip: wine shipments arrive on Tuesdays and Fridays, while many of the other food items are typically kept in stock. After your order is confirmed, pickup is often available without having to wait specifically for those delivery days. I also learned that Gourmet Corner regularly participates in local farmers' markets throughout the Bay Area. It's always nice to support a small business that brings authentic French products directly to the community and helps people discover the flavors of France close to home. If you love French food, French culture, or simply want to recreate an authentic French meal at home, I highly recommend Gourmet Corner. Shopping here feels like stepping into a French gourmet market without leaving California. I'll definitely be ordering again very soon!

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4.6(46 reviews)

4.2 mi

Cute little Persian grocery store on El Camino Real. As soon as I walked in, the staff or owner…read moretried to help and asked if I needed assistance. Most of the items were new to me so I was just curious and browsing. One thing I wanted to try was the saffron and pistachio ice cream I saw in the fridge, but I was on my way to lunch so I will have to get it next time!

I'm new to teaching in the district and when I asked my students the best place to pick up Persian…read moreessentials for the new year, they mentioned this market. I had a fantastic experience and am so excited to add this to my regular stops.

Pomegranate molasses

Saffron pistachio ice cream

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Suruki Supermarket

4.5(1.2k reviews)

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This is a small-ish sized Asian market located in downtown San Mateo…read more The sashimi-grade fish in the back, and the ready-made food section is BOMB. In the inner aisles there's a large selection of Asian products - Japanese, Korean, etc.

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El Maguey Taqueria

4.4(518 reviews)

0.1 mi

The best tacos in town. Great value for money Service is…read moresuper nice and fast Clean tables and environment Always try to pop by for a quick $3.50 taco that is over filled with protein Habernero salsa is FIIIIIIIIIRRREEEE Sweating now, see you next time

First these are nice people and the restaurant was orderly and clean with a small but plentiful &…read moreclean salsa bar. Now this review only reflects my dislike of my order of the tasteless super nachos with the stale chips. After this disappointment I am not sure I would return to try an thing else on the menu. Sorry El Maguey Taqueria but your super nachos missed the mark and the side of refried beans I purchased were tasteless.

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Inside

Chicken taco with cheese for the kid

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Al Pastor Tacos with rice and beans

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Dawn H.

0

2

1

16 years ago

I don't even want to tell you about El Charrito because I don't want you to go there. It's selfish, I know, but look: this is one of the only sizable taquerias in the area that hasn't yet been sullied with hoards of gross customers (screaming babes in arms and business-suited airheads asking what "carnitas" is, all included). I can walk in, order, load up on free chips and their AMAZING GREEN SALSA, and be seated with a Pacifico in hand within three minutes. This is the spot, y'all. This is my happy place. Truly giant burritos and authentic tacos, but the real trick is that everything they serve actually HAS FLAVOR. So many of the larger chain taquerias and even quite a few of the independents should take heed: you can't just throw white rice, pinto beans and a scoopful of bland meat into a tortilla and call it a burrito. AND THEN CHARGE ME EIGHT BUCKS FOR IT. Sorry, guys, that's a fauxrito and most of us know the difference. El Charrito is the real thing (and cheaper than most others in the area to boot). Also, everyone who works here is super nice! Remember to tip them and they'll remember your favorite order, where you like to sit and that you'd like two limes for that beer, please. So, there you have it. I love this place. I love how it makes me feel inside my squishy, burrito-shaped heart. I want them to cater my wedding. I want them to invent a green sauce IV. I want them to be around forever. I just don't want you to go there. read more

Danae J.

0

8

10

2 years ago

First of all there's only five parking spots and no public parking anywhere near here. We got lucky someone was pulling out. If you're a tourist please don't bother if you're white please don't bother. They all stared at me you made me feel super uncomfortable. Not to mention every single table which were for others got their food even though they ordered after me and I was still waiting. After 30 minutes I asked about my order and they had to ask me what I ordered they had completely lost my order. They said they were really busy and got a bunch of online orders which I know is BS because I was the first one to order and everyone else had their food. I got my money back and went to Taco Bell which in my opinion probably tasted way better. Don't even know why I wanted to eat her in the first place everything was filthy inside no clean tables trash left on the tables it was dirty and disgusting. Probably would have made me sick and the fact that I settled for Taco Bell down the street tells you I wasn't expecting much. read more

Daniel S.

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2

0

15 years ago

5 Stars all day! My girlfriend and I love this place. The service is good the food is made in about 5-10 minutes. Always fulfilling. Definite satisfaction every time we get dinner here. I usually choose between two different things. The breakfast burrito with Chorrizo or spicy prawns burrito with guacamole, beans, rice, and tapatio. sometimes add steak just to switch things up. Anyways I definitely recommend this place for anyone that likes mexican food. You can go down the street on san carlos avenue and get la cornita however el charrito tops this place no doubt about that! - Have a good one people. read more

ladytiger m.

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46

0

17 years ago

this place is pretty cool. the food is inexpensive and authentic. we ordered for work lunch and they forgot a burrito. i think my head spun in circles because i was so stressed out about having everything purrfect for our meeting - they delivered it 10 minutes later without charge. that is service, especially since they mostly heard "augh, no burritto! eek, shit, one of my fellas isn't gonna eat, i'm in san carlos, augh, help". crazy white girl right? still they were very accommodating and kind and yummy. for authentic, affordable mexican food, give them a shot = ) read more

Margaux L.

4

129

15

8 months ago

This place is fantastic! I usually order takeout, but they do have seating available inside if you want to dine in. The tacos, burritos, and enchiladas are all really delicious and full of flavor. Service is quick and friendly, which makes the experience even better. Parking can be a bit tricky at times, but it's definitely worth it for the amazing Mexican food they serve. Overall, this spot is a go-to for tasty, satisfying meals. read more

Solo H.

32

96

16

10 years ago

Family oriented place that's been in business for 20 years now. The food tastes better than Taqueria El Maguey and the staff is a lot friendlier than Taqueria La Corneta's and more authentic and cheaper. When I used to work in the area and I felt like some good authentic Mexican food I would always drop by this place. Best taqueria in town. read more

Kelly F.

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8

0

7 years ago

Nothing fancy here, just great, inexpensive Mexican food. Great Tacos. Good for take-out or stopping by for a quick meal. Traditional menu of all the favorites. Parking can be a bit tight sometimes, but ok to block someone in if you're doing take-out; it's a small place so easy to find a driver to move a car if needed. read more

J G.

7

14

0

17 years ago

Very good customer service and very clean. The place looked nice, as oppose to some other local mexican food restaurants. They give you tons of choices and for a really good value. Big HUGE burritos. I will be back! read more

Nadia C.

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12

1

16 years ago

I have been going to this Taqueria for years. I call in orders and they never screw my orders like other places do. The employees are always very friendly. read more

Json E.

0

11

0

15 years ago

Breakfast burritos, best of any for miles around. Only downer the chips are weak though, store bought in bulk not fresh made.

Amit S.

0

78

1

10 years ago

The food was mostly bland. Service/cleanliness were fine for the type of place that it is. Nothing great.

LifeTime P.

11

12

83

4 years ago

Good food ,fast service,prices are great.!!!! Never charge for chips and salsa ................ read more

Eric L.

0

4

0

11 years ago

Great place considering theres no salsa bar. Been eating here since i was 13.

Erin B.

240

111

0

17 years ago

Great breakfast burritos! They're the perfect hangover food!

josh b.

0

1

0

18 years ago

Nothing extraordinary, but everything is consistently good.

Quin W.

0

3

0

12 years ago

This place is amazing! Love it more every time I go there.

Alexa C.

0

3

0

10 years ago

Food was ok, We had bad service will not recommend!

Alex L.

21

22

0

14 years ago

wet burrito literally made me wet...........

Omar G.

0

3

1

16 years ago

Hands down the best taqueria in San Carlos!

Mike J.

5

3

0

16 years ago

Great food great service cant go wrong here

El Charrito - mexican - Updated October 2026

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