My grandkids absolutely love this place. We come here once a week, and it's one of the highlights of our week when we pull up to El Taco Charro. My grandson usually gets the chicken enchiladas or the carne asada tacos, and my granddaughter isn't big on meat, so she sticks with the rice--which she absolutely loves. The staff knows us when we walk in, which shows how often we're here. It's such a friendly atmosphere and always a great place to eat. Highly recommend! read more

excellent food excellent workers you have to try them you won't regret it Brittany was excellent she help me read more

Came across El Taco Charro in Carson, kinda tucked in a strip mall but definitely worth stopping by. Place is clean and the service was super friendly -- no complaints at all. I tried the chicharrón, cabeza, and chili verde tacos. All were really good, but the chicharrón was the standout for me. That crunch was next level great texture and flavor. Simple spot, good food, nice people... I'd definitely come back for those tacos again. read more

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With a plethora of Mexican restaurants in the area, I was craving some nachos or hard-shell tacos and this place was a couple of miles away from work, so I decided to place a phone order for their super nachos with chicken. The employee took my order promptly and was super friendly and said they would be ready in 10 min. Located in an older strip mall, there was plenty of parking at the time I went. Upon walking in, the restaurant is very clean and inviting. My order was ready to go. Since they were "loaded nachos" I assumed they came with jalapenos, salsa, sour cream, guac, and lettuce, but I decided to ask the employee if they came with jalapenos and she said yes and asked if I wanted more and I said sure (I didn't take a peek at this point). I ate them when I got back to work and it was a decent size for 13.25 incl tax, but I was disappointed that the chicken was not all white meat and there was no salsa in the bag. I could barely see any sour cream nor guacamole. Also, the chips were soggy although I know they made them fresh to order. Overall, they were ok, but not what I was expecting them to be. read more

El Taco Charro - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

Wish I liked this place and give it 5 stars. Unfortunately it was disappointing from the pickled carrots, radishes, tacos and soup of the day. The pickled carrots and radishes looked so old, yuck. The salsa and lemons were okay. Let's get to the tacos. Before I got to the table we were sitting at, the tortilla was falling apart. The buche meat was good, but the lengua had no flavor. The soup of the day was horrible. The meat tasted weird like they used the meat from another type of dish cleaned it out and put it in the soup. I tried to eat the veggies but couldn't even eat that. It all went to the trash (soup). My friend ate the falling apart tacos. It's obvious that I won't return back to this place. The place looked so nice and clean. It had a nice vibe. But I literally threw away my food. read more

El Taco Charro - Meat doesn't look appetizing. Even the rice looks old. - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

My family decided to try out the foods after seeing them on KTLA. The food is delicious. I give them an A+. I will be going back to try more of their entrees. read more

I found another gem literally hidden in the corner of the strip mall. We came here for their taco Tuesday ($1.89). We both ordered 5 each with a mixture of different meats. It was all really good. You order on the counter as you enter like a fast food place and they call your number. If you're eating at the place, they actually give you real plates so that was pretty good. The place is really bright and very clean. We will certainly return. read more

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Another random yelp find that we had to try out ... I'm always in search of crispy hard shell tacos or crispy taquitos or rolled tacos as we know them from growing up in Az. At first glance this spot is cute, very clean, well organized, plenty of parking, it had a small self serve salsa bar (which I'm a huge fan of) and it was pretty busy at lunchtime! All good signs. You order and pay at the counter and then pick up your food when it's ready. Now would I say this is the best most authentic Mexican food I've ever had? NO. However was it good, yes. Would we return? Also yes. We tried the taquitos, hard shell tacos, enchilada and carne asada taco .... For the ground beef crispy hard shell taco alone, I would return! Crazy how hard that is to find in this area!!! If you haven't tried this spot give it a try ... we will be back at another time. read more

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I've been coming to Taco Charro for years, and it consistently is a great spot with tons of authentic options. On my most recent visit, I had the gobernador and barbacoa Tacos. It was slightly different than usual, maybe a new cook? But still really tasty. The tacos are fried, flavorful, and although on the smaller side very filling. Make sure to ask for the special hot sauce when you order these tacos, it's not available with their regular salsa bar. It really makes a difference! I also appreciate the clean and comfortable dining areas, both indoors and out. The staff is always friendly! Don't leave without trying their flan, I believe it's outsourced, but it's still highly recommended and they have unique flavors like coconut and coffee. read more

El Taco Charro - Gobernador and Barbacoa Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

Best place ever, great service, delicious food, always crowded. Prices went up but its still worth every penny. Plenty of seating, good ambiance, limited parking but they have spaces in back. read more

"This restaurant might not be the most well-known spot, but it's definitely worth checking out. I visited at 9am and was impressed by how clean and organized everything looked. The cashier could've used a pick-me-up, though - she didn't greet me and jumped straight to taking my order. My tacos de lengua, carnitas, cabeza, and asada were tasty, but a bit greasier than I'd like. I'll probably swing by again to try other items on the menu. For now, I'd give it 7/10. read more

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My wife found a review for this establishment on Instagram, do we had to take the 15 min or do drive. It's kind hidden in the corner in a little strip mall, but once inside it's pretty big with plenty of seating, They have a pretty extensive menu with lots of delicious food to choose from. My wife ordered crunchy tacos with ground beef, and the were stuffed with all kinds of goodness. She loved the fact that you can get ground beef because not many places offer it. I ordered nacho's with Al Pastor, and let me tell you, this is by far the best Marinated Al Pastor I've eaten. It was well seasoned and delicious, there was cheese and sour cream along with jalapeño peppers. There's also a condiment bar with marinated carrots, radish slices and various salsa's to choose from. To drink we got our favorite, orange whip/bang because there's not many places that carry it. Over all the staff was friendly and food is great. Definitely recommend This place. read more

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Came here as my meeting was in the area. This spot had high reviews. It's in a huge shopping plaza so ample amount of parking. It's at the corner so you can't miss it. The inside is pretty spacious with lots of tables. A bit basic but no complaints. The place was relatively empty when we got here on a Saturday early evening. We ordered chile relleno plate which was ok but not that good (the lady hyped it up too much hence the disappointment) and chicken quesadilla which was really good. Overall: service was friendly and food together we give it 3.5. May come again if we're in the area to give it another go. read more

El Taco Charro - Chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

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Friendly and fast service! Clean seating and options for groups (2-8 people), and - #8 Chicken Wet Burrito Plate (3.5/5) - - Taco Salad (3/5) - #2 Three Taco Outlets and outdoor seating are available! read more

Yall know I always got a story right OMGGGGGG....This Place is the best there is no doubt ...this place don't know it but they may as well charge me rent cause they are definitely gonna see more of me in here ....its a cool lil spot in a strip mall it's very clean the Customer Service is very good and they have the best Mexican food I've ever had very authentic and delicious and priced just right Ok so I got the Chicharron Tacos and I also got a Cabeza taco...hands down literally the best I've had my son got Super Fries and they were amazing my friend daughter got enchiladas and everyone's food was absolutely delicious....If its delicious authentic Mexican food you want this is where you wanna be read more

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One of the BEST authentic Mexican food ever...they're in the same shopping mall as my son's dentist and I never ever go home without eating here... I once drove from LA to get something to eat...prices are wonderful Well worth it. Food actually looks like the menu photos making it through the whole menu read more

El Taco Charro I love you. Food is always awesome and the staff is always kind and quick.

The service is very professional but in a friendly way! I always feel very welcome!! I especially love the green chili burrito!! Quiet is keep, I enjoy the food!! read more

This spot is a hidden gem! The food at El Taco Charro is very tasty -- packed with flavor and made fresh. You can really taste the quality in every bite. I've tried several items on the menu and haven't been disappointed once. The service is just as good as the food. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. It's the kind of place where you feel right at home. Another thing I really liked is the seating options -- both indoor and outdoor areas are clean, comfortable, and give off a relaxed vibe. I sat outside and really enjoyed the fresh air with my tacos. Highly recommend if you're in the area and craving some solid Mexican food with good vibes! read more

El Taco Charro - 3 tacos de asada and esteella beer - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

El taco charro is always our first option when it comes to Mexican food! Conveniently super close to our house. Their tacos de barbacoa are fire man. Kinda pricey but they're definitely worth it. I also like their carne asada tortas. Their pastor and carnitas are authentic too. All the employees are nice and very attentive. Keep it up yall read more

First time coming to this place after hearing about it from a friend. The location is tucked in the corner of the shopping plaza behind the ikea at the Carson mall. It is shared with other restaurants but it's the only Mexican food spot. I tried their carne asada nachos which were fully loaded. There so many toppings and steak they don't skip out on the good stuff! I was able to finish off the chips with a lot more to spare so I made myself a burrito at home. There were so good. The staff was friendly and kept the place clean and fully stocked the salsa bar. The food came out at a red price and time after ordering. If you are in the area would definitely recommend this spot. I would definitely come back on a Tuesday as I saw there is plenty of specials then. read more

I had it for the first time and it was basic. Maybe good for this area for what it is. I had the asada wet burrito and the meat had zero flavor. I had to add guac and sour cream. The red sauce tasted like canned tomato. Not authentic at all. Service was good, besides I asked for it to eat there and they gave it to me to go. Ambiance was good. Definitely a spot to have a beer with chips and guac. read more

Was searching for something nearby for lunch. It's Tuesday so why not some Mexican Food ??? lol that's when I found this spot on Apple Maps and immediately went over to Yelp to see what the talk was about. Very pleased with the reviews I read over. I then decided to drive over there and check it out for myself. I always like to make an appearance in person whenever I'm visiting a restaurant for the first time. Located in plaza or shopping center near the Carson Mall (Southbay Pavilion). Plenty of parking. Located in the corner I shall say. A door down from the Beauty Supply Store. Latin music playing as soon as you walk in the establishment occupied by a big space. So the vibe was already on point. More than enough tables and chairs with a patio area also. Extremely clean and organized from what I noticed. Both cashiers were welcoming and nice. No trouble placing my orders. Both were quick. First I ordered a breakfast burrito (half/half) bacon, eggs, green onions, potatoes and sausage. Order total came out to $11-$12. Rating at a 4/5 cuz there was no cheese. Didn't know I had to ask for it lol. It was good but I wasn't full just yet haha. About 10-15 mins after devouring my burrito, lol, I went back to grab some tacos since it is "Taco Tuesday". 2 tacos for less than $5 including tax and .35c charge to use my card due to order being under $5. No complaints. Haven't ate them yet but they came with everything. Hopefully they'll be a great snack while I'm working haha. All in all, I will be back. And definitely going back to try their margaritas. I was told they the lime and strawberry are fire tho. read more

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I had a carne asada wet burrito with red sauce and a potato taco. The wet burrito was decent, but I've had much better at other places. The potato tacos were pretty good though. Either way, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

This is my favorite to go taco place! I discovered this place during covid. The chicharron tacos is my favorite! I love the crunch with the bean sauce in it. So delicious! I always get Serrano peppers with my tacos. The people here are so nice. I love it here! Highly recommend! read more

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The food is excellent here the service is top notch and the owners are very knowledgeable, friendly and warm spirited. A must try is the chili verde plate, along with the roasted chicken. And enchiladas are spot on. The tacos, burritos and tortas are great. Everything at this location is simply amazing read more

I've been coming to El Charro for over 16 years, and it never disappoints. It's a true family-run restaurant with heart in every dish. Everything on the menu is delicious, but my favorites are the pork chile verde and the torta ahogada -- both packed with authentic flavor. Highly recommend this local gem! read more

El Taco Charro - Pork chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

The food is great. we go there very Tuesday for tacos. I love the Green Chile Burrito

Homestyle cooking. Been here for years. Roomy with tons of seating including outdoor. Try the torta ahogada medium spicy. read more

El Taco Charro - Torta Ahogada, chile verde burrito & cheese flan - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

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Ordered 33 breakfast burritos for work over the phone. We got chorizo, bacon and egg burritos. Half were with beans. Half were with potatoes. Took about an hour for them to be ready. The burritos were really good. Would recommend for breakfast. read more

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Best food and service in carson i love it here I been coming here for along time food is good and drinks read more

El Taco Charro - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

I come here all the time! the food is great and so is the service the employees are really nice. one of the employees Andrea is always super nice and makes sure we have everything we need. read more

El Taco Charro - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

I went last Saturday I love the food but everytime I go I always see a tall girl with long black hair always having her hair down . I find it unsanitary. Hair could probably fall onto food. Rest of the cashiers always there hair in a bun or a ponytail or also have a hat on . She ALWAYS with 2 pigtail and having her hair down and I don't want no hair on my food . But overall I love the food read more

I came here the other day after the gym because I was really hungry so I swung by and ordered myself a Asada Burrito, it was very authentic and had a good flavor. The horchata is also really good because I can't drink milk, the employee andrea was really helpful and nice on taking my order. read more

The fish tacos are amazing!!! The tacos de papas are fire!!!! All the food is good though lol. Most importantly the bathrooms are clean and good prices on their alcohol if you want to have a few and enjoy your few with the homies read more

El Taco Charro - Baja fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carson, California

Go-to place. ALL my Mexican friends that I've brought here have loved it. I'm here every Tuesday

I would like to state that this spot is excellent, and the food is superb. They are all nice people and respectful. I recommend everyone to go here to eat. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for years. I have lived in Carson for over 62 years and watched the RESTAURANT. be built and thrive. I still attend Taco Tuesday , THE FOOD IS VERY TASTY AND AUTHENTIC! The service is great !!! I mostly see CHELY who is an excellent worker and takes care of you! I had the pleasure of with SUSIE AD WELL! The food is fabulous and the droid phenomenal read more

I've been eating their food since they were located across from City Hall. I can recall that everything was always yummy. The food was even consistently tasty even when they moved to this location. I now normally only get the al pastor tacos and recently ventured to retry the carne asada, barbacoa, and the gobernador tacos. Now I must say that I saved the al pastor taco for last since I knew it was a sure thing as far as the delicious consistent flavor. The carne asada and barbacoa were just ok, nothing I will order again going forward. The gobernador taco was a most definite NEVER AGAIN as it was so disappointing in the mushiness of the shrimp and lack of flavor that even the sauce on it couldn't redeem it. Their beans and rice are just ok but nothing crave worthy more of just filler. I wish there was more flavor even in the carne asada because that's something that when it's done right it could really give your tastebuds that wonderful flavor of all will be right with the world. I even shared my order with my husband to see if it was just me and he said the same thing. On another note , their salsas arequite delicious especially the verde. Nothing super spicy but just enough to make the other items that are lacking flavor more palatable for your expectations. As for the ambiance, it's a really nice clean and spacious place. You can feel comfortable dining in solo as well as with friends and family. I see the other reviews giving praise for some of the same items that I've tried and I just did not have that experience. For the records I tried the tacos on multiple occasions except for that shrimp one. I'd recommend this spot most definetly for their al pastor or if you just need to put some food in your tummy but really are not looking for that flavor packed experience. They have an overwhelming extensive menu so maybe that's why some of the items are just ok. Either way, give this place a try for yourself, maybe my expectations for basic tacos that you can get at a taco truck are just higher. Long story short, stick to the al pastor and the green salsa and you will be solid! read more

The best burritos ever. The portion sizes are nice . The flavor profiles make you go back over and over again.