The food here is so good! The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. Clean. Service is great. Authentic Mexican food. I always come here when I'm in town. read more

El Charro - Chicken Mole - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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So we try to come here every time we sail on a cruise that visits Ensenada, with that said it will be our last visit at El Charro. We were over charged twice! We were charged for a margarita and a beer that was not ours. We ordered 2 cokes and 2 bottles of water. No alcohol. I even told the lady who was ringing up the check what we had ordered but she still put the beer and margarita on our bill. My family and I looked forward to coming to this restaurant for their hacienda chicken IYKYK! But ripping off your customers is not acceptable. There was only one other family dining at the time and they had already left 20 minutes before we left so it wasn't a bill mixup. I guess we will try the taco place down the street next time. Hopefully they don't cheat their customers! Adios! 07/26 read more

Great food good service but expensive for what you get. There was no weight and it did take quite a while to get the check. Food was very tasty and fresh. read more

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Fuimos el viernes pasado y fue lo más desagradable , son muy fijados explicó sirvieron las canastas de totopos menos de la mitad y le pregunté a la mesera si por favor nos traía más y si tenía un costo y me dijo que sí, proseguir diciéndole lo siguiente y porque servisteis tan poquitos y me dijo que éramos muchos ( éramos alrededor de 15 y tres canastas como con 12 totopos cada una.. yo pedí el combo grasoso sino no tenía pollo mi taco , la enchilada estaba reseca y lomo mini burrito estaba dura, dura la tortilla con la carne de res vieja y seca por dentro... los taquitos de mi viejo era nomas la tortilla dorada , les pregunté a mis compañeros que porque venían ahí .. si son refinados, codos y la comida de mala calidad.. los drinks no les he han alcohol aunque pagues por ello... fue horrible, el servicio también!! HORRIBLE! read more

Fresh corn tortillas! We had the kids and they don't care for seafood so we saw this place with rotisserie chickens being made in the window and corn tortillas. We had sopes, chicken flautas and chicken quesadillas, guacamole and chips and salsa. All was delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy and guacamole and Cadillac margs were excellent! read more

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We only had a few hours off our cruise ship. I had seen a video showing the rotisserie chicken here and wanted to give it a try! It appeared we were the only Americans in the restaurant which is always a great sign to us! Our server was responsive and her English was great so communication was not a problem. Service was fast. Our food was fantastic. My husband said it was the best refried beans he'd ever had. Beers were nice and cold. Our friends had margaritas and said they were great. It was the perfect meal for our quick trip to Mexico! read more

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This was a gem among rocks! Lucky to have found such a beautiful restaurant with friendly staff, delicious food and cheap prices! We will go again (if we ever go back to Ensenada)... read more

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Great find. Good Margaretta. Good salsa. Good rolled tacos. Good mole. Nice staff !!! Would eat here again. read more

We stumbled on this place and the crowd was a mix of locals and tourists. Got cheese mole enchiladas and they were great! read more

El Charro - mole enchiladas, vegetarian - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

I may have had the best mole sauce I've ever had here. We were traveling with a chef from San Diego who used to live in TJ and knew Ensenada pretty well - he guided us here for a long time local spot. I tasted several other dinners around our table and everything was really good. It is a block or so down from a bunch of nightclubs and trendy (read: expensive and loud) spots. Straightforward and boring review concluded. Es posible que haya tenido la mejor salsa de mole que he tenido aquí. Viajábamos con un chef de San Diego que vivía en TJ y conocía a Ensenada bastante bien: nos guió hasta aquí durante un largo lugar local. Probé varias otras cenas alrededor de nuestra mesa y todo fue realmente bueno. Está a una cuadra o menos de un montón de clubes nocturnos y lugares modernos (léase: caros y ruidosos). Revisión directa y aburrida concluida. read more

We had an excellent experience at El Charro today. I actually contacted them by telephone (with use of a translator friend) and via FB Messenger from their Facebook page to schedule a large party of 42. They were accommodating, professional, and helpful. Our reservation was for 1pm and they scheduled us in the second floor so we could have a private area. The tables were set and ready when we arrived. Unfortunately half of our party was unable to arrive until two and the staff was understanding and worked with us with this situation. With that many people a lot of the menu was ordered and I haven't heard any complaints. I ordered the Mexican Combo with a taco, an enchilada, and a tamale. I loved it. My husband ate tacos, parents shared tales and my aunt and uncle shared child rellanos. Everything looked great and I believe everyone enjoyed their good. We had one snafu with a group of four not receiving their food. Because it was late they opted to just cancel it, but even with that, the woman in that group still wanted to "take care of" her server because everyone working our party was kicking butt! They were a little stressed about doing separate checks but they adjusted and made it happen. For six of us with alcoholic beverages our tab was $63!!! I've posted a bunch of photos so you can get a feel for the place. It's such a nice respite from the hustle of downtown Ensenada's tourist district but it's literally a half block from Papas $ Beer, so great location I highly recommend El Charro for a place to dine in Ensenada, especially if you've got a large party to accommodate! The menu is traditional Mexican dishes with a focus on their wood fired rotisserie chicken. They also have a few shrimp and fish dishes. Please feel free to contact me with questions and hope that you get Norberto as your server. He's amazing read more

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We have been looking for a nice quiet restaurant near downtown. We happened to go on a Saturday when 2 cruise ships were in so the street was very busy but when we ducked into El Charro, all was quiet. The restaurant is large with seating near the window or in back where it is cooler and more quiet. We ordered two margarita. They were very large and tasted good-though a bit strong for me but my husband enjoyed that because he always gets to finish mine! They brought chips and salsa which were really good though the salsa a bit spicy for my hubs. My husband selected entrees of a half chicken with fries. I asked if they had Chile rellenos and they said yes-even though they aren't on the menu. The chicken was amazing-the skin perfectly crispy and fries were pretty good. The chili rellenos were in a light red sauce that was light and delicious. The rellenos were so stuffed with cheese that I took some out (not my favorite) and the chilis were soft and tasty. We ordered flan for dessert. It was a too bit thick for our tastes but that's personal preference. The price was excellent, customer service was good and food was good-the chicken enough to come back! We recommend this for a nice dinner. read more

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Was looking for a place for dinner and wanted roasted chicken! This place was very appealing with the chicken roasting right by the window. The ambiance was very family-like, and definitely loved that my tia or abuelita would be working at. Got this chicken cream and rice dish. Didn't know the cream was smothered in the chicken. Was not very impressed. The chicken itself looked like it was boiled with no flavor, so maybe the white sauce to cover. Not impressed. Maybe I'll come back just to ask for the roasted chicken and rice/beans only. Not the boiled, barely cooked, flavorless chicken. read more

El Charro - Half a chicken smothered in white crema sauce - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Situated on the main drag in Ensenada, El Charro is your typical tourist trap with tables overlooking the street where tourists haggle for deals and locals go cruising looking for a good time. From the large store front windows, you can see the big rotisserie ovens slowly turning whole chickens to a golden, crispy brown. While they specialize in other dishes, come here for the chicken. It's moist and the sides compliment it well. The portions are a good size and if you're looking for just a snack, I highly recommend sharing a plate. For kids, it's more than enough to share. Unlike the many bars that line the street, if you're looking for a family spot or someplace quiet but centrally located to all the tourists' shopping, then look no further. read more

El Charro - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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Searching for a decent bite in Ensenada, but had no internet, so no Yelp Walking up and down the main street we stumbled upon this place. It was one of the few restaurants that didn't have staff outside begging you to eat their establishment. We were seated by the waiter after briefly reviewing their menu. They brought us homemade chips and salsa. We ordered a Mexican combo and a burrito along with a side of guac. My combo came with a cheese enchilada which not good, a chicken flauta since they ran out of tamales which was just okay, and a crispy beef taco which was okay. The burritos were small, more like fajitas. Prices were not too bad. The best thing about this place was they had pretty fast wifi after you order! read more

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The architecture and furnishings were just beautiful. I talked to one of the family members who was working there, and he was more than happy to show me around. I wish I was more fluent in Spanish, as I didn't understand all he was saying to me. We only had drinks and chips, with queso. We had already had lunch but couldn't help but stop into see this place. We noticed everyone around us was eating the chicken th flat was rotisserie cooked over a wood fire. EE.UU. eo are definitely going back for the chicken. read more

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Comida medio buena. Muy mal servicio. no hacen caso. No les importa el cliente, y eso se nota. Desde que llegamos queríamos irnos. Mala cara, y ni una sonrisa o sentimiento de pertenencia ni bienvenida mexicana. Prueben otro lugar. read more

At the start of ordering we had received the pico de Gallo and chips which was so bland. We also ordered the chicken enchiladas with Verdes sauce which was horrible and tasted like candle wax. Chicken flautas was so bland. We asked for additional salsas to spice things up with no success. All the salsas were boring and not flavorful. Hard to believe we were eating At a Mexican restaurant and in Ensenada. The $1 taco stand nearby offer better salsas. With all that we still had planned on paying for all our entrées. But upon exiting we asked for the owner whose name is Teresa to mention to her our experience to which she defended and said we didn't know what we were talking about. Didn't even bother to offer any type of restitution. Just took the money and threw it at the cashier and walked away from us. Very defensive and non caring about her customers/ guest experience. If looking for true authentic Mexican flavor and food this definitely is not the place. Very bland food an owner/management doesn't care about your experience read more

Everything was amazing here! Omg you won't be disappointed!!! No chef. All homemakers making the food. Truly authentic Mexican food.

Great local restaurant for authentic Mexican food with some flare of years gone by. I had the filet mignon and they were cooked to order and the fresh guacamole was a great pairing. Would definitely recommend this place and will plan a trip back soon. read more

Fantastic! You could not believe if I told you hear how fantastic the food is here and how inexpensive. Beautiful decor, dresses up for Christmas to boot. Two types of salsa and homemade chips were delivered immediately. Mole chicken (their specialty) along with Chili relleno were our choices and they did not disappoint. The mole was exquisite and the panoply of flavor in its production was evident even to the gourmands tongue. read more

Great service and great Mexican food in Mexico haha! While walking around the main party strip, this place caught our eye because they were making fresh tortillas and we could see them through the glass windows. The restaurant itself is very authentic and beautiful. Our waiter was super kind and we all were happy with out food. I got the enmoladas Dulces which are enchiladas rolled up of chicken with a sweet(chocolate)/spicy mexican sauce served with rice and beans ! Very delicious ! The Jamaica water was on point. Lots of families at this place which was different from everything else found on the strip. Overall, wonderful experience. read more

El Charro - Enmoladas Dulces - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Best rotisserie chicken you will find anywhere. The French fries are also to die for!!

I quit eating chicken after getting really ill in California in 1993. Except when I come here for the chicken mole. Been eating at El Charro since 1991 when it was across the street. I eat mostly healthy food. Chicken is natural and fresh off the rancho. Spongy texture , not rubbery El Charro is one the few restaurants I will order anything off the menu. read more

With so many tourist oriented places in Ensenada its often not easy to find a good restaurant. We were impressed with this one. Service was quick, they were able to provide us with high chair for our little one, and food was priced fair and tasted excellent. We will definitely stop by again. read more

We've been here several times for lunch. The food is fair to good. The best is the rotisserie chicken and the homemade tortillas. The only thing that bothers me is their very small serving of rice and beans. It must come out to two tablespoons of each on the plate. They shouldn't be so cheap. Serve a regular good serving spoon of each. read more

Amazing tasting chicken. The horchata is to die for. Truly authentic. Love coming here every time I visit. The service is awesome. Would highly recommend read more

Food, ok. Service, Ok. Ripping off people, not Ok. Went to this place with my family. Our bill was $20.00 too high. Caught it by getting a menu and comparing line by line our bill with the price in pesos of our check. Our server (who may have been the manager, as well) was the one who did the deed. Another waitress was apparently willing to go along until we called them on it. Americans... CHECK YOUR BILL! read more

Hugh restaurant on the main drag. We decided to eat here after seeing the chicken roasting in the window and a lady making fresh tortillas. Two of the kids ordered chilaquiles, which wasn't even on the menu and they thought they were fantastic. Same for my wifes chili rellano. I had the combo with a taco, enchilada and tamale. The tamale was a little weird becasue it was filled with meat, potato and olive. The enchilada and taco were standard street fair. But the margaritas were fantastic. They were so big they lasted the whole meal. And the service was fantastic. Overall a good experience. read more

I came hear in June 19 2019 with my family and my boyfriend order the enchiladas and found two long fingernails in his food.. he was so disgusted that he vomited. They gave us a hard time about it afterwards like if we had place the nails their..dont eat hear. read more

Hands down THE BEST roasted chicken in town. They slow roast their chickens all day long, and an entire chicken, along with sides and tortillas, cost just $17 and will feed four people. All of the good is fresh, and there are drinks available too. Make a stop here to eat in or take out, and if you're driving there's a free parking lot in back. read more

When I walked past El Charro's window, I saw golden, crispy roast chickens turning on rotisseries in front of a large brick-oven fire and knew I wanted to come here on my next visit. I did, and my son and I both had half roast chickens. He ordered his plain and I asked for mole sauce with mine, having read earlier reviews on it. There are two kinds of mole sauce: salty and sweet. My friend ordered the salty and I ordered sweet. Both were good, and I'll probably get the salty version next time, as it had a bit more rustic dark chocolate depth that I imagined in films like Chocolat and Like Water for Chocolate. Two fireplaces and Old Mexico-style dining ambience creates a nice, quiet enclave on a very touristy strip. The handmade tortillas were good and the roast chickens were very tender and juicy - definitely the star of the show - but everything else I tried was regular Mexican fare and underwhelmed: salsa, chips, beans, rice. Come for the roast chicken and fireplaces. read more

The chicken was tasty enough, but the over all experience wasn't up to par with the pricetag. We had a plate of half chicken with rice, small salad two beers and a small plate of guac (3.50$) that came out to 20$. The tables were dirty and when I told them they didnt even bother to clean but just gave me a white paper placemat. read more

Last night, we dined at this beautiful authentic restaurant near the popular Papas & Beer. El Charro restaurant is very eye catching from the street with it's large window displaying it's rotisserie chicken. Our waitress had great customer service and offered great menus suggestions for dinner. We asked which mole was the sweetest, as it's my favorite, and our waitress informed us that we can order sweet mole but it's not on the menu. As it turns out, the sweet mole was a total hit at our table. I had the house margarita & it was a great size but was disappointed with the overall taste. My girl ordered an horchata & stated it's was absolutely the best! read more