El Charro Cafe

(520) 622-1922

311 N Court Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701 32.2251 -110.9743

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Neighborhoods: El Presidio, Ward 1

ELCHARROCAFE.COM

Years in business

Established in 1922

Hours:

Monday To Thursday From 11:00 AM To 09:00 PM Friday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 10:00 PM Sunday From 11:00 AM To 09:00 PM

Price:

$

Last updated 1.05.12

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Mexican

What People Are Saying About El Charro Cafe

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The Scene – Operated by the same family since 1922, El Charro has become a local restaurant empire, with branches at the airport and on the east side at Broadway and Wilmot. Though nothing's like the original downtown location in the Old Presidio with its lovely patio dining and cantina bar. Toma! – – The Food – Start with a cheese crisp, a kind of open quesadilla. Those favoring their carnivorous side love the air-dried carne seca, shredded beef enhanced by a delicious marinade of spices. Order the ever-popular chimichanga with the carne seca elegante-style…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/11

Incredible food

by lesliejay at Citysearch

the food is absolutely incredible!! I have only been to the location at sunrise and Kolb and the service at the bar has always been great, but any time we have sat in the dining room the service has been awful. Despite poor service the food is undeniable delicious and they have an amazing happy hour so go and sit at the bar! oh and don't buy the salsa they have in jars to go because they are impossible to open!! I bought five for family members and none of us could open them!! what a waste!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/19/11

Hit or Miss

by FoodIsGood at Citysearch

I have been there for lunch during the weekdays, as well as for dinner on the weekends. I have to say it is a hit or miss with this place. The last couple of times I have gone for lunch the food was cold and didn't taste very "authentic." I am Mexican, so I know Mexican food! Also there were a couple of dismissive employees ( including our server) which we found to be odd because we had a large party. Usually restaurants love large parties. The last time I went there for dinner it was good. So maybe this is just due to a different day and night shift. I hope they get better because I work downtown and would like to go there for lunch.

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/06/09

DON'T ASK TO USE FAX MACHINE FOR BUSINESS!!!!!

by Lotion at Citysearch

I found out if you eat at El Charro on Court and need to use fax machine for an URGENT BUSINESS MATTER, You will get TURNED DOWN! That's what happened to me. It wasn't like I was asking to fax a joke. A rather urgent unexpected matter arose while I was eating at El Charro. NOT BUSINESS FRIENDLY AT ALL!!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/01/09

Inventor of the Chimichanga

by ChuckSal at Citysearch

Festive atmosphere with good food, be sure to ask for both the green and red salsa to go with your chips. The tres leches cake is a great way to finish your meal. That is, if you have room left in your gut.

  • Pros: Best tortilla soup in town
  • Cons: can be a little loud if you seek a peaceful meal
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/10/09

Great food

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

I love this place because the restaurant looks authentic. The service is great the food is great and the prices are good.

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