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    Tortas El Charro

    4.7 (147 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Torta de milanesa
    Marilu B.

    The service and the food is amazing. Recommend this place for sure...my husband got the sopes and I got the torta which was delicious.

    Sormeh F.

    Another visit, another delicious experience. I decided to try something new: breakfast plate con milanesa. Great choice. You can't go wrong with whatever you order here.

    Chilaquiles
    Julio S.

    The food was really good and flavors on point. The service was fast and friendly. We didn't have to wait much for three plates of chilaquiles. The ambiance was really homey and welcoming. It was my first time trying this Gem. It was recommend by my sister and I'm sure glad we stopped it. I'll definitely be back. If you live in Jurupa Valley or neighboring cities you need to come check this place out. The coffee was also very good. Come check this place out.

    Menudo made with calf meat super delicious!
    Faizan F.

    I just recently found this spot in my neighborhood, and I'm so glad I did! The food is incredible, and Jaime (the owner) makes the experience even better. He's super friendly, always checks in on us, and shares great stories about his journey--once you try his food, you'll want to hear everything he has to say. My favorite dish so far is the chilaquiles plate. The quality is top-notch, and it's actually healthy--the chips are baked instead of fried. The Spanish rice was perfectly cooked (no hard pieces like you get at other places), and the beans were Peruvian instead of pinto. Bonus: both the rice and beans are vegan and gluten-free, so you leave feeling great after eating here. I came back the very next day for the menudo (available Fri-Sun), and it was amazing too. It's made with calf meat, which gives it a higher-quality taste you don't find everywhere. This place is definitely a new go-to for me--I'll be back soon to try more!

    Jessica S.

    So good and much needed!! I'm always disappointed by the lack of authenticity in some Mexican restaurants but this place was a 10 out of 10. From the café de olla, to the Chilaquiles prepped queso panela; this place was everything! My husband took a bite of his birria torta was he immediately knew it was gonna be good. When you walk inside, you're greeted by beautiful decorations that are not overwhelming or the overplayed trendy style, but definitely have a lot of heart and thought put into it The service was super friendly, and we got our food really quick. I will definitely be back.

    Tacos
    Brandon R.

    Great Tortas, Great Service. They are very welcoming to Me every time I come in. It's a little small of a parking lot, that's the only negative I can think of.

    Breakfast Plate
    David V.

    Great food and great service! The staff is always super friendly and check in to make sure you're doing well. Had the chance to try their Breakfast Plate and the Charro Fries, both of which were very delicious.

    Torta Milanesa
    Madison G.

    Best food and always nice service Since we've tried it last month for the first time we've been back 5+ times

    Sopes
    Linda C.

    The food is delicious and authentic, the service is attentive, and friendly. Restaurant is clean, they have equilapes as chairs and they are very comfortable, very much reminds me of Mexico style restaurant.

    Asada torta (left) & Birria torta to the right (very delicious)

    This place is a hidden gem, the staff here is amazing. They're super friendly. They are attentive. I seen how they talk to each customer the same very friendly. The food is really delicious super authentic. I also had a hibiscus a.k.a.. jamaica drink (agua) very authentic they make everything fresh here I feel like the birria could be more juicy and they can probably add more meat, nevertheless it was good

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    Randomly stopped by this place and so happy we did! Food was delicious. Red salsa and jalapeños were spicy in a good way. Torta was amazing and a decent size too! Café de olla was 10/10. The place was very clean and welcoming. Customer service was also great which is always a plus! Look forward to coming back soon!

    Birria
    Bob C.

    What a nice little hole in the wall place this was! First of all, the ambience and the plating that they use is the definition of rustic. Love all the custom decor they have in here, especially the chairs. We were greeted warmly by whom I assume is the owner multiple times, alongside with the nice lady who was cooking up a feast for us. I ordered the birria en consome and it was delicious. It wasn't greasy like other places and wasn't too heavy so I was actually able to eat it all in one sitting. It was super hearty and homey. You can tell they pay attention to details here when it comes to the food. I'd definitely come back and check out some other items on the menu in the future.

    Al pastor, asada, birria
    Lisa H.

    Friendly service, felt like I was transported to Mexico. I loved the little details like the leather chairs (so comfy) and tables to the plates and bowls. The food was delicious and authentic. Owner was friendly and offered suggestions while I ordered the food, he even chatted with us for a bit. The cubana was good, didn't feel heavy or greasy. I asked for salsa on the side just cuz I wanted some kick to it. Red salsa is the spicy and green has good flavor. For the tacos asada was probably the best one and up next birria, wasn't bad either! Worth to check out and support local business!

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    Food was really good. Excellent service owner was very attentive. Ambiance was relaxing for lunch.

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    Great food great service once you eat you definitely will want to go back again and again

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    Very good food , cafe de olla very good service is good and fast. Place is very clean

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    5 months ago

    Had the red chilaquiles breakfast plate and my son had the birria plate. Everything was great. Definitely going back.

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    6 months ago

    Good food at reasonable prices. Hidden gem. Friendly service. Clean and welcoming ambiance.

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    Got some helado was bomb af.. might go for the breakfast dishes next time I come around

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    Food was so delicious! Service was amazing staff was very attentive. The place was very clean.

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    Food is amazing good. Have been here to try a torta. Was full of flavor. Tried the chilaquiles. They were super yummy.

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    Yes the chicken and beef are halal, they have their certification posted in the restaurant.

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    10 am Tuesday to Friday , Saturday-Sunday open 9am

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