Oh my goodness, y'all!! This was the BEST Mexican I have had in so long! & I eat a lot of Mexican!! We both had the fajitas nachos but I always substitute chips for rice. I cannot express myself enough how great this was! Our server was Luis C & he made sure that we were taken care of! Great server!! Very spacious in seating & of course it's family oriented. The bathrooms were super clean!! Plenty of parking & handicap spaces & handicap accessible seating. We live about 30 minutes from here & will definitely drive that again to come back. Also most reasonable in pricing that I've seen in a while. read more

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Chose El Charro for its high Yelp ratings. It did not disappoint. Casual ambience like other local Mexican restaurants. What makes El Charro better is the excellent service, big portions and reasonable prices. Started with a Margarita. Beware of going with the large size. It was served with a tiny plastic fish on top of the ice, mainly because the glass was the size of a fishbowl. Enough for 4 drinkers and well worth the $20. Entrees included the Fried Chimichangas, 3 item platter. Food was wonderful. Don't forget some Queso dip, also excellent. read more

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Staff is friendly and service is great! The food is awesome. My family eat here frequently

We only had take-out here which may not represent the actual presentation of meal. Located in shopping center of Walmart Ballentine. I chose Burrito Loco for carnitas and as you can see based on pic it was 2-3 servings worth for $14.99 I believe. My wife got fish tacos which she was not as satisfied saying was salty. Based on the food itself it was not bad. We got chips and salsa included in to-go order. Additional trip needed to make complete assessment. read more

El Charro - Burrito Loco - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

This is a family-run business and our new favorite Mexican restaurant! The food is great. The prices are good. Our service is always excellent! Our server, Leonardo, made it a fun experience, making us feel like we were dining at his house. I've never had a bad meal and love their Beef Chili Rellenos. My wife loves their Chicken Enchiladas and Chicken Chili Rellenos. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I tried this place for lunch yesterday! We were not disappointed! We were seated fast and approached by waiter quickly for drink order. The chips and salsa were so good! Food arrived fast and was fresh and delicious!!!! Took everything home for lunch today! We will be back! read more

El Charro - Chips, salsa and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Need a break from the Tex-Mex places all over town? Come here, the food and service is better too!

Awesome atmosphere! Very clean and good food! Service was top notch as well! Will be back.....I do Recommend.

I had a splendid evening out with my family at El Charro Mexican restaurant. El Charro is a brother and sister owned restaurant in Irmo South Carolina. It is located in a shopping center and is right next to the shoe department store; the parking lot is tight but their is a lot of places to part.  The restaurant has a large variety menu of classic Mexican food that is at a reasonable price for the quality of food you are receiving. In addition, they offer lunch prices, kids menu, dessert, appetizers, and a cocktail bar. What amazed me the most about El Charro is the variety of fajitas they offer. You can of course get the traditional fajitas but I would definitely recommend trying their other options which include: Charras, Mexican, Texanas, Hawaianas, De Camaron, Mar Y Tierra, De Mar, Vegetarians, and Mixed. All of their fajitas come with beans, tortillas, pinco de galla, rice, and cheese. Tonight I had the Hawaianas fajitas and it was to die for, but I wished there was more pineapple; I loved the spices they cook the food in. The Hawaianas fajitas come with chicken,pineapple, bell pepper, Charo, onions, and cheese. In my opinion the price was reasonable for the large portion we got. The price was $23.75 for two. All of El Charro fajitas range from $14.99 - $26.99. Furthermore, if you eat in you get fresh homemade chips and salsa free with your order. If you like spicy ask for the extra spicy hot sauce they other because it will definitely make you turn red in the face.  When walking in you will feel like you transported into Mexico. El Charro has colorful walls, banners, Mexican music playing, and authentic wall decorations that match the atmosphere. In addition the place was spotless with no dirt in sight.  The service was very friendly and polite. Our waiter was attentive and very friendly to us. Lastly, if you are hungry and trying to figure out where to go to dinner, I would definitely recommend going to El Charro because I will definitely coming back in the future. read more

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Found my new spot!!!!! I'm so excited to see that LuLu is here (our absolute favorite server ever)!!!! We've searched for her since she left the last place and are thrilled to see she is well and continues to provide the absolute best service. She is incredible! During both of our visits we were seated promptly. The restaurant is clean, staff are friendly and service is excellent. The presentation of the food is beautiful; doesn't feel like they just thrown it on a plate, heat it and serve. Thought and care is clearly used when preparing meals. Salsa for every palette. Hot, medium, mild. Individual bowls as well. The prices are reasonable. The food tastes excellent. The ground beef is seasoned well and isn't bland at all (like other restaurants). The garnishment is fresh!! I love that instead of a "combination" plate by number, you can easily make a custom plate. So much easier! The fajitas my son ordered were made without onions. No one has ever offered him this as an option and he was so thankful! I can't wait to return!! Highly recommend read more

This place is pretty good! The food is much better than the San Jose chain or most of what they call "Mexican" food here! Based on recommendations-and the fact we were stuck in traffic-we figured we would try this place out. We weren't disappointed! Reasonable prices and portions, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and onions, lots of variety and nice atmosphere. I had the stuffed chili pepper and a soft taco ($7.50). It came with a salad with guacamole, cheese, lettuce and tomato. The pepper was really good. I ordered a corn tortilla taco but they brought out a flour tortilla. It was good, but corn tortillas are the only way to go for soft shell! My wife had the pablano and the quesadilla. The only issue there was the fact that they used canned chicken. That's too bad because you definitely notice the difference. The chips weren't excellent, and the salsa was canned too. I will say it was quite flavorful for what it was. It had a nice kick to it as well. I would definitely go again. read more

Looking for some great Mexican food that taste fresh and not pre-plated? This is the stop you need to make! The staff here was friendly and the space was very clean! There is spacious seating for small parties and big parties alike. read more

El Charro - Enchiladas, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

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This restaurant is conveniently located next to Walmart. We've been waiting for them to open and it's been worth the wait. The food is full of flavor and cooked just right. They have a great selection of dishes to choose from. We've been here a couple times and have yet to be disappointed. My favorites are the fajita dinners. read more

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What a HUGE menu! It's a lot to take in but I've been here twice and both times it's been very good. They have nice size portions and the service has been quick and responsive. In an area that already had several Mexican restaurants, this place has a chance to make it since their menu is a little different. They have lunch specials and loads of seating. Most of the seating consists of booths which is a nice feature. The prices are close to what others charge in the area and they deliver the food with some attention to the plating aspect. read more

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I found my favorite Mexican restaurant, the food was so fresh, I love the waiters too , they are always receptive and fast! Keep up the good service. read more

El Charro - I got Carnitas , so yummy!! - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Awesome food! I accidentally found this place as I'm not a fan of South Carolina 'Mexican food'. But this little gem in a strip mall as soon as you walk in, you are transported to a very cute restaurant, nothing what I was expecting based off the outside. I feel you can base a Mexican restaurant off their chips and salsa. This place; Salsa amazing, chips thin, fresh *chefs kiss*. Things just got better from there. Very reasonable pricing. Our server was friendly. I am excited to have found this place and look forward to returning. read more

I never like when they add to the price if you pay with a credit card, which they do. The food is good, but I think they could come down $1-$2 on everything. The Burrito Loco, pictured with the tomato on it, was good. Nothing comes with it. The Burrito Gordo had a lot in it, but not a lot of any. He wished the shrimp was and meats were a little tastier where you could recognize them. The cheese sauce was good. The last one was arroz con pollo. Very tasty. I'll get it again. Nothing comes with either of these 2 either. There are some chips and salsa served premeal. The service was good and they were nice. We were there at 8, they closed at 9 ( we didn't feel bad because a family came in behind us). I mention the time because where we sat near the bar, we smelled what seemed to be nail polish remover. It was off putting. Maybe cleaning stuff? If we weren't hurrying to not be a burden we would have asked to change seating. Without a tip, the cost for the 3 were $50.97 which included 2 sodas, tax and the surcharge, but not the tip. read more

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Love love love this place! Salsa is my go to! Chips are light and crispy and the salsa is amazing. The food is delicious and always fresh! Service is quick and always very friendly. Going in here feels like family! They are always very attentive and accommodating. It's our go to for when friends and family are in town everyone loves it! read more

Absolutely my favorite place to grab my Mexican food fix. The staff is amazing. The food is super and kicks all the other places rears. It's beautiful and the bars are amazing. The best perk is getting to watch football with the staff! read more

Food is amazing, more than gracious portion sizes. Staff was the friendliest we have seen in quite a while. Chips and salsa were out of this world amazing!!!! You can tell that salsa is homemade fresh! Will definitely be frequenting here often! read more

El Charro - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

I always try to support local Food was delicious,very clean and great service.will be coming back. read more

El Charro - The drink I had - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Food is great, portions are very generous as well. The staff is friendly and always welcoming.

The staff here is absolutely amazing the margarita are magical and the food is great The restaurant is just perfect atmosphere read more

I have been missing out. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. The beef burrito and chicken chimichanga were perfect. Great atmosphere too. read more

El Charro is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've tried. The location is convenient when you have a craving for good and fresh food. Food comes out hot and quick. The chips and salsa is a great hunger satisfier while you wait. Drinks are great. You always get friendly and welcoming staff and service upon entry. Definitely recommend if you wanna try a new restaurant. read more

Hands down the BEST Mexican Restaurant I've ever eaten at! Highly recommend! Get the plate I posted below, you will not regret it! Service is excellent as well. read more

El Charro - Al Pastor, steak, and chicken tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

The food is really good and their prices are decent for the portion sizes. Their drinks are also very good, especially with the new bar area. The service has always been a highlight, with fast and friendly people. read more

Celebrated my husband's 40th birthday here recently and everything was on point!!! We'll definitely be back and we appreciate everything that they did for our large party read more

We stopped here on a Saturday afternoon. There was not a lot of people inside. We were seated quickly and the staff was super nice. We ordered and the food was out in 5 min. The food was hot and everything was amazing. I highly recommend everyone to give them a try. In my opinion they have the best Mexican food in Irmo. read more

El Charro - Steak and Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

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The food was delicious! Fair portions and priced greatly! Waiters are always polite. The best part, it's right next to Walmart! Eat and go shopping is the best. read more

The BEST in the Columbia area. The food was delicious. The drinks were on point. The service was phenomenal. Leonardo was our server and he was amazing. My husband and I went on a Monday night and the atmosphere was nice and family oriented. 10/10 would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for tasty authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

Awesome food, awesome service. Can't ask for a better meal for the price. We'll definitely be back soon.

I absolutely love this restaurant! Everyone is so nice and I love speaking with the owner. His smile is awesome and so welcoming. The food is great too! read more

Delicious tasting food. Servers always friendly, attentive and accommodating. The food is fresh, perfectly spice, and served hot (straight off the stove). I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I've been there twice and the first time was great. The second time I took my family and it was BAD! Right after our appetizer came out, a roach literally jumped from the center table light right onto my head!! Then when I shook it out, it fell onto the table! I knocked it onto the floor and my husband killed it. The waiter came over and asked if everything was ok and I told him that a bug jumped on me. He had no response. Then when our food came out my order was not correct and my daughters plate had hair in it. When I told the waiter that my order was wrong, he acted like he didn't speak English! I will never go to this place again! read more

Food is all delicious. Clean and good service. We will come here every time we are passing through Columbia area.

Been here a few times and the food is always fresh, authentic and flavorful. Staff is always cordial and customer service-oriented. Prices are fair and overall experience is always a pleasant one Tried the Molcajete this tome and it was delicious. Recommend trying this Mexican delicacy. read more

Wow! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was top-notch! I had such a fantastic experience!

Food was fresh and well seasoned. Everybody loves a new restaurant in town too! Typical Mexican style food that is sure to have what you're looking for. Will definitely return. read more

Really like this place. The salsa is good but could be a little more spicy. Portions are good and the price is good.