The service was excellent!!! Pedro was great and I will definitely be back! Food was chiefs kiss . The vibe was very cozy/ comfort/ welcoming. You can literally get anything here. read more

El Charro Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

Nice clean place...Good customer service..Ground beef tacos were ok...just needed a lot more cheese..Boxing4LifeChampion® coach Ruben read more

El Charro Cafe - 4 ground beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

If you want some good Mexican food with good customer service try it out. Family owned and the foods amazing. I've been coming here since they have opened and haven't had 1 bad experience. You want to come for drinks the Michelada's don't disappoint. Hooked up with shrimp and cucumbers. It's always clean and feels like home when you come to eat here. A must try in Tulare read more

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Stopped in on our way home. Food was top notch and the customer service was excellent. Glad we found this gem! The chilaquiles were delicious! Paulina the server was very sweet and attentive. read more

We tried this place today 06/22/2025 we ordered the menudo and Pozole we got the small cups $12 a piece and it came in a small paper coffee cup hella over priced let me start with the menudo it was very bland and it had overwhelming taste of chitterlings it was suppose to have hominy and tripe it had about to 2 very small pieces of tripe and like 3 kernels of hominy the pozole wow had about a inch of oil floating on the top no hominy and very bland it was suppose to have pork in it all I had was a very large piece of disgusting pork fat if I can give this place a zero I would don't waste you money horrible read more

Stopped on our way back home from a road trip. The food was delicious, the service was amazing. Paulina provided the best service and with a smile. Family friendly. read more

El Charro Cafe - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food this is a hidden gem. Food tastes like home made Mexican. Located not too far from Tulare outlets. read more

I enjoy their food and friendly staff. It's a Cute cafe, with good brewed coffee. One thing I wouldn't get are the chilaquiles here, had them and just not a fan. But overall, its a nice place with good food. I usually only enjoy breakfast here. read more

El Charro Cafe - 2 egg breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

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everytime i come here i try something different and it's always a 10/10, along with amazing customer service .100% recommend

If you looking for a home cooked kind of meal come here. I enjoyed every bite. The service was good. I think the whole family works together. It's a chill environment. read more

El Charro Cafe - Chicken flautas - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

I was at a softball tournament sponsored by Tulare Western High school. We had a morning game break and were looking for a place to have breakfast. My wife ordered the chilaquiles and I had the huevos rancheros. The food was delicious and had great presentation. Service was great, the waitress checked in on us and made sure we had what we needed. The ambiance inside the restaurant was nicely decorated in western theme. Everywhere you looked you saw something tied to the charro life. I would definitely recommend this family owned restaurant. It has Mexican and America breakfast dishes as well as a good selection of other lunch and dinner options. read more

Very comfortable, friendly and clean local place to eat. I had the "short stack" combo w a side of hash-browns and a side of "ranchero sauce". My wife had the "Linguicia and eggs". Unfortunately all I have to post was what was left after we were done eating.... overall it's a great place to stop in if you're looking for a good local restaurant. read more

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I got a torta de Asada and it was delicious but not worth the 17 dollars and that was a la carte

Not sure why the this is #1 in the reviews except that there is not much in Tulare. I wish there were more mom n pop places but doesn't seem like the city council wants that here. Constant chain restaurants coming in.. anyhow the horchata was probably the best I've ever had!!! Amazing!!!.. but my fiancé had their chilequilles and it came out on the cold side, my daughter had waffle special for $18.95!!! Ouch!!! No kid meals here which was shocking. My New Mexico enchiladas were good. The bill was $70 for three for breakfast!!! Ouch!!! Can't afford that price every weekend and that was just for three. Service was really good Food took awhile which I like as they are cooking it when you order, not very busy so can't imagine a packed house waiting a long time for food. Decent place but way too expensive and without any kids meals. Need to add to menu Thank you read more

Great food, great service. Family owned. Very clean. Wish they were still in Woodlake but still worth the drive to Tulare. read more

El Charro Cafe - Chilaquiles(Red) - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

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Awful service. I only got one refill and they charged me for water... the food was good but I won't be returning. The workers seemed annoyed everytime they came to our table. We even had to walk up for register to get the check and they "lost it" so we had to tell them what we ordered. Very unprofessional. read more

I love this place. I have lived in Tulare for 7 years and the family that owns it have seen my kids grow up. I am kinda picky eater but I never worry about going outside my comfort zone here. Some highlights I would say ... Chiliques and eggs are so tasty. Red or green sauce it's gonna be a great experience! Fish and chips with clam chowder is best in the game! Underrated honestly. The fish is fresh and big portions! The clam chowder is phenomenal. My wife swears by the chile verde anything! Breakfast burritos are big portion and hit the spot! All in all I think the prices are very reasonable for what you get! Quality Everytime. read more

Muy deliciosco! The vibe is ranch style with great customer service and wonder food! Carnitas tacos are very flavorful!!!! Yummy! The chili relleno was like fireworks of tasty flavors! The homemade apple pie ala mode was delightful! Definitely recommend! read more

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Our food was cold. The beans were bland. Chorizo could have been spicier. Nopales and eggs could have used more eggs. Service was not the best. I saw our food sitting on the shelf for a while , which explains why it was cold. It wasn't busy and they had more than enough people working for the customers they had. It wasn't anything fancy but usually the ones that don't look the best are the best. Not this one! The food looked good but lacked taste. read more

Food and service is amazing. Really enjoy our time there and they will try to accommodate any changes you request. One of our favorite places!!! read more

The chili rellano was excellent! The chef uses large, whole chilis the way it's supposed to be, with quality cheese and flavorful sauce. The beans and rice were perfect, well seasoned -- not too salty. My husband had the delicious red chlliquiles con huevos. In addition to the great food the servers were friendly and attentive. We'll be back! read more

I came into Tulare to work and I found this delicious restaurant! The food is delicious! I ordered a carne asada burrito, well I was surprised at how good the burrito tasted! I have to give 5 stars the food is the best Mexican food I have tasted In Tulare CA. The restaurant is clean and the customer service is outstanding! Try this place ! Fresh and cooked to perfection! read more

This was my husband and I's first time coming here for breakfast, and we were definitely surprised by the service and most definitely by the food rice is super super good the papas a la mexicana are a must! There are where the jamaica is also freshly made, and it is super good! We left very satisfied, and will be definitely returning and recommending this place! read more

El Charro Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

We have breakfast here now and again. Here are some quick bullet points. *The coffee is typical diner coffee and not great *They make the chorizo in house and its good *They make the corn tortillas in house and they are pretty decent *The salsa on the table is a chucky tomato type which is not my favorite *The bacon is good big thick cut pieces *The potatoes are like potatoes O'Brian and are hit and miss. *The prices are good and 5 people can eat a full breakfast with everyone getting coffee for about $70. read more

Friday special. Fish and chips with clam chowder. Better than anything I've had at the beach matter of fact the closest I've had is Pismo's in Fresno. Fish was fresh, hand battered to order. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. My new Friday routine. read more

El Charro Cafe - Fish and chips with homemade tarter. - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

So we came to this spot by accident. We were going to try this pho place in the same shopping center but it was closed on a Saturday? I'm not familiar with the Tulare area so I didn't wanna keep driving so I just drove around the shopping center and found two restaurants one was pretty busy then this was at the end of the strip. It was open and not busy. We decided to take a try and we are glad we did. The set up and decoration is quite cute! It's cowboy themed so you see cowboy hats boots and faux plants all around. They have like a diner type feel with the booths and the stools up in the front. They serve all the meals all day so you can have breakfast dinner and lunch at anytime. The hostess was a young girl who was nice. We had complimentary chips and salsa that was sooo good! We also saw an array of beautiful pies. They had Apple, lemon, blueberry , pecan, coconut and a flan. If you check in they give you a free slice of pie! They warmed it up and served it with ice cream for me. Since I wanted soup I asked what was good, she said the menudo , posole and albondigas was good and the menudo and albondigas was the super freshest one. I wanted to try the posole even tho the batch was with pork. We also ordered a chicken soup and I thought it was like a caldo de pollo but the said fideo and chicken but it wasn't it was the American version. That was a bummer but my daughter still liked it. The posole was good. Loved the fresh flour tortillas. We also ordered the kids burrito. It was tasty the beans inside were good and I'm not a huge fan of beans. The prices are fair and the food was good. We will be definitely coming back. read more

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Let me tell you something about this place. The food is delicious if you recommend it to the family.

This has to be the best Chicken and Waffles I have ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the batter is seasoned perfectly. The waffle was slightly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Couple all this with maple syrup and you have an amazing breakfast. Hopefully it becomes a regular menu item. Because it is a must eat again. read more

El Charro Cafe - Chicken and Waffles - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

The location is nearby and I had wanted to try for a while. The taco salad was a decent size with flavorful meat. The shell was not soggy and crisp. I wish it had a dollop of guacamole, but the complimentary salsa and chips added to the meal. Service was ok, because the staff was very busy. I saw on an ad that they make their own pies, so I had a slice of peach pie with ice cream. The pie was hefty and reminded me of home. Overall, the appetizer & meal & desert & drink made me stuffed and satisfied. The prices are fair and if you have any questions, please ask the staff. I will come back to get more familiar with the menu. read more

El Charro Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

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Great homemade food. My husband had the veggie burrito and I had the chicken mole, so delicious. My husband said the beans are like his Granny made. We are so glad we stopped. Quality food. read more

I ordered a Ham breakfast burrito and had them add refried beans to it. It was a big burrito. and it was delicious, loved the way the potatoes and ham were cut into cubes. read more

One of the best shredded beef tortas I've ever had. Customer service was excellent. Friendly, attentive and overall a great experience. My dad had the clam chowder and fish and chips and he's already talking about going back. We used to visit this establishment frequently when it was JJ's Cowboy Cafe and were bummed to see it go. Having said that, El Charro Cafe just gained two new customers today. read more

Food and service are both great. I have had breakfast and lunch, and you get your money's worth.

Was too cafeteria tasting. Lots of frozen food here is how it tasted. If you are hungry I do not recommend this place.

Started coming here a few months back . The food is good! The service is great too , I'm thinking it is a family run business and they are all very friendly and helpful. I have brought my other family members here to try also and they love it too Nice spot to come grab a quick bite to eat . There menudo is delicious. read more

Food was not it! Gross an bland. Tasted like it was all canned sauces this was a "chile relleno" it was wrapped in actual egg gross.. and a wet burrito with "mole" sauce it had just chicken rice an beans even doña Maria's boxed mole taste better SMH $48 down the drain on 4 items so not worth it. Idk who rated them 5 stars but they obviously are lying. read more

El Charro Cafe - Gross - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

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Wonderful family owned business!!! Food was delicious, we ordered the fajitas, enchiladas rojas, a burrito, and pozole. You MUST finish off your meal with a slice of their pie!! They have so many options that are all homemade and delicious. The service was amazing. We hope to be back next time we're taking the long drive down 99. read more

Great food, great service and friendly staff. They serve homemade pies!!! So far everything we have tried has been delicious. It's a nice family run business. read more

Love this place and family who owns it is nice too. Clean and safe food is delicious. I usually get the Chimichanga and it is enough for two! Hubby likes the wet burrito. Try it, you'll like it read more

came for a pit stop after hours on the road and didnt have any high expectations but the food was great! i also forgot to ask about an ingredient after my order was given to me and they switched it out for me last minute free of charge and with great service! mom loved her menudo too. definitely adding it to our list of places worth stopping during a drive ! chilaquiles 10/10 read more