Kerbside pickup
Yes
El Charro of Macomb in Macomb
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Location on the map
Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 586-598-7556
Site: https://elcharrousa.com/macomb/
Site: https://elcharrousa.com/macomb/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–10PM
- Tuesday:11AM–10PM
- Wednesday:11AM–10PM
- Thursday:11AM–10PM
- Friday:11AM–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
Comments (199)
So heres the deal...We, the family, have been here several times. Love the puffy tacos every night but tonight. We had a less than desirable experience visiting the restaurant this evening. The tacos shells, meant to be soft and fluffy, were hard and crunchy from over cooking them. Our VERY disinterested, and rather rude, waitress was made aware of this and proceeded to actually hover over my plate literally, looking over my food to judge for herself. She all but moved my food around to confirm in the process. She determined that they were infact not right..then offered to remake them after we had been in the process of attempting to eat our meal for 10-15 before she came over to see how we were doing. I said no thank you, for obvious reasons, then she proceeded to say, as she immediately turned to walk away, Ill remove them from the bill. By the time she muttered those words, she was already two tables away, and I had to loudly say that was not my intent. She just said I know and okay kept moving. I wasnt being a pain or anyting, I was very kind and just pointing out that I was a regular, and the food was not on point this particular visit. Of course when the bill came, nothing had been removed as she indicated would be the case. She dropped the bill and moved on abruptly. The whole visit I felt like we needed to hurry up, suck down our food, and get the hell out! Not at all acceptable. It was an hour and a half before closing, and we immediately ordered, and WE WERE VERY POLITE CUSTOMERS! We took them in a to go box for the dog...
I wish I could leave no stars. Our serve did not seem to care for us at all. She didn’t seem to want to talk to us and it seemed like we were unwanted in the restaurant. She often dropped stuff on the table and poured our water without a care for where it went. Our table also never got cleared once. The food tasted like it could be made at home. I don’t see what is special about this place.
RATING 0For the past 30 years I have frequented this establishment on occasion. I recently sat down for a early dinner and ordered what I have been ordering for years. Enchilada dinner with cheese and onion. This time I had them bring me one of the three enchiladas with ground beef and the remaining two with cheese and onion. To my dismay when I got the bill they charged me an extra 2.00 for my dinner. Now I’m not cheap nor am I a complainer. I omitted the beef (which I’m sure is the highest cost of the meal) and just wanted onion. When I addressed this with the manager he was very nonchalant and acted like I was bothering him. He said to me “that’s a chef one” what ever that means. The only thing I can think is the chef had to work.I’m tired of This post COVID mentality where these merchants are jumping on the gouging band wagon and thinking this acceptable practice. PEOPLE don’t forget while your overcharging at your establishmentThe next merchant is doing the same to you and your family. No one wins at this game. So lastly my dollar votes and after more 30 years it no longer votesFor El Charos.
Service was friendly but the food was terrible. Tastex like canned beans and microwaved leftovers made it greasy and soggy. They offered two salsas, one was okay, the other one tasted like canned pizza sauce. Our stomachs started feeling sick halfway through the meal.
The best place ever!! Been going for 30 plus years between this one and Ponchos.The only place to get an amazing puffy taco!!
This was our first time here as we have recently moved into the area. The wait for carry out was over 50 minutes but other than that the food was good. Staff was super friendly and repeatedly checked on me. Although when i got my text that it was ready the cashier forgot i had paid just a half hour prior and said it wasnt paid. I reminded her I did and also had a text receipt. Inside looked warm and inviting and the patio is nice and spacious. We will definitely be back for dine in soon!
Our estimated wait time was 50 minutes and we were seated after 20 mins! Great service, daily drink specials and I definately recommend their famous puffy tacos! The puffy taco dinner comes with choice of nacho or salad which is nice too.
I have celiacs and they made it very clear they have a GF intolerant menu and a few actual GF items. My family has been eating at this restaurant for 30 years, I love this family and I love this restaurant!
Awesome food nice staff!
This is a great restaurant. Great Mexican food. The Puffy taco dinner is still awesome. Had a fantastic and friendly server Raquel was great! Very attentive.
While I was pleased with the service, I am sorry to say that I was disappointed in the quality of the food. The Chimichanga was tiny, dry and without much filling. It seemed like it was over nuked in a microwave.Maybe it is just like this for lunch. Ill try again for dinner. I really like the Clinton Township restaurant and was always pleased with the quality of food there.Once again, the service was great, just not the food.
It had good and we decided to go. The guy made us sit in a booth which wasn’t even clean. Expected him to clean, but he wiped out with his hand.We then ordered Our food and took a long time to come. The food quantity was less, little expensive and didn’t taste that well. I have had much better Fajitas. A lot of people said this place makes very good puffy tacos but it sucked. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Consistently good food and service! Ive been here many times and I will visit again.
I love your restaurant. I have been sick in the ICU with a major infection in my head. The first place I went when got out was your restaurant and it hit the spot. Thank you for having such amazing food 💖
Taco salad was great. Next time asking if they can put black olives on my salad instead of green..other than that loved it.
We love El Charro! Ive been eating here since it was a teeny, tiny storefront in a strip mall on Utica Rd. Their food is always consistent and good! And their Sangria!!! OMG!!! The best!!! But Im taking one star away for two reasons: #1; I absolutely HATE when wine is served in stemless glassware, and #2; My sangria garnish should have been a cherry, orange and lime slices and all I got was the lime! For shame!!!
The mild salsa was pure tomatoes not good at all. The tacos and enchiladas were not as good as El Charro in St. Clair Shores. The Marguaritas and Sangria was not good at all. I will not return to this location.
I really dont even know what to say.. The food, we were able to have, was subpar. Server was rude. Over priced. My one and only experience there.
This was delicious! Sea food chili relleno? New favorite for sure
Enjoyed the food service wait staff speed attentiveness. The place was super clean
Ordered carry out. Got a kids taco with rice and they gave us a hot dog wrapped in a flour tortilla. They forgot my rice and the rice was so dry. The quesadilla was dry. Won’t come here again
The best! Supports Service Members. Drive 23 minutes to go to them, once a week usually.
I do not know how you could give this place less than 5 stars.I have been going here since the location on Utica Rd.It is outstanding.
Very good Mexican food, flavored margaritas, fair price! Just get there early before the rush!
The service was good. The drinks are what you would expect. The food was sub-par boarding on bad. I had the ground beef combo, my wife had the Puffy ground beef tacos.The best thing about the food was the sour cream. Honestly, it tastes like sour cream and was not warm like most other places. The ground beef was dry and grainy. The puffy tacos were as if they were wet and kind of just fell apart. The tomatoes just disappeared in your mouth and tasted like they were canned instead of fresh.The server and greeter were both nice and helpful. While the prices, for what I fee is subpar food, are a little high.I would not suggest this place to anyone. While this could be an off day or just a bad cook. There should be some sort or quality control. To the point we where not even asked if the food was good. I’ve heard a lot about this place and was hoping for the best. To be so disappointed is a surprise.
Love itBeen going there since the 80sJust had the best service ever
I decided to come here for lunch one day. I only get an hour and its about 10 minutes from work so I only had 40 minutes to eat. By the time I sat down, the server was right there ready to take my order. She was fast and understanding of the hurry I was in. The server definitely understands what friendly service means! The food was cooked perfectly; it was hot and delicious. I love their salsas as well, when their chips arent stale, of course. Definitely a great place for dine in or carry out. El Charro is my go-to for Mexican and this is definitely the best location in the area. Its a bit cramped inside but they make good use of their space.
Very busy place with a wonderful selection of Mexican food. I had a combo plate which was served on two plates. I suspect it was an anomaly but the puffy taco, one of their signature items, was dry and chewy. The waitress was pleasant and helpful.
4/8/22 Update: Jim the manager was on point. He was running a well oiled machine from my vantage point sitting at the bar waiting on my carry out. Served me a beer a got me chip and salsa while i waited. He then didnt stop moving the whole time i was there. Never have i ever been so impressed by a restaurant manager before ( I am a former server from my youth.) This guy was amazing. The next bit is still true except the restrictions are lifted. Enjoy Perfect service, perfect carryout mix with dine in. Sometimes at places getting a carryout while dining in can be a pain. Not here. Make sure to call ahead for dine in. Been loyal since the Garfield and Utica days. Puffy Tacos n botana for a happy belly.
Great wait staff and good drinks. The food portion sizes are tiny. Like tiny tiny! And the prices are high. The food was just ok and l dont like that word. I wanted to like it. Plus they no longer have taco tuesdays. I wont be back but l appreciate the customer service
Great customer service and very good food!
I have been coming to ElCharos for 20+ plus years. Have very good memories food is very good too.
Excellent puffy tacos you cant get anywhere else. Outdoor dining had nice umbrellas for shade and the wait staff was just as attentive as if you were inside. Can get the combo platter and have a good sampling of their delicious food with enough for two people to share.
They dont understand what no cheese means
It was the first time eating there. The place was decorated very nice. The food was good but was to much to eat.The waitress was very accommodating.
The atmosphere was pleasant. Wait staff was decent. The only problem was the chicken fajita my girlfriend had. My food was DELICIOUS. Other than that the place was nice. Lemonade was good too. Lol
Its alright. No single taco options. Was forced to spend 15 on 3 of them. The chips are definitely not house made. Very stale and salty. They were super super busy. Waitress was kind and very nice. Just not what Im used to.
I ordered the El charro original combination which comes with a nacho or salad. The price was around $12-14. The chips and salsa are always good, mild/ medium/& hot. Would definitely recommend just call ahead of time because they get busy.
Very nice place to meet up with friends for drinks and dinner. The food was fine and so was the Margaritas. Not crowded. Got seated right away and it didnt take long to get our order. The waitress was very friendly and took good care of us. Will be back again!
Th waitress was an absolute delight. I could tell she was working three peoples tables and didnt miss a beat. The bar tender preemptively poured me another beer and when she asked if I wanted another and I said no, she still brought it, no charge. The food was spot on, freshly made and just the right amount of spice
Loved the food! Will definitely return to try more.
The chips and salsa, guacamole, rice, beans, and starting nacho were all amazing! I wasnt really a fan of the fajitas personally, I prefer mine to have more of a sear, but the flavor was good!
Celebrate my birthday 🎂 got the % of my age off my meal. Was great 👍
The food is always amazing and the puffy tacos are the best thing on the menu.
Nice small family setting Mexican restaurant enjoyed sitting at the bar.
I ordered a Mexican Sandwich and it was good.The last time I was here, it wasnt good.But today the beans were good, the rice was delicious, and the shredded beef was great..All in all a good day.FYI it took 5 years to try agian.
Excellent food, great service. Looking for Mexican go here for sure
I ordered a takeout order based on the menu online. However, when I got there I was charged almost an extra $2.50 for each entree that I ordered. My enchilada dinner stated it was supposed to be $11.49 ...I was charged $13.99 and my wet burrito dinner was only supposed to be $9.60 and I was charged $11.99.Unfortunately I didnt notice until I got home very disappointing.
I LOVE the Puffy Tacos. They are amazing. Everyone should try! Our server Kori was great. She was always making sure we had everything we needed.
The food was so good! And our server was busy but attentive to our party of 7.
Margaritas were AWESOME!! Food was good. It was busy which is nice to see!!!!
Friendly wait staff.....huge portions of food. Priced right.
Been coming here regularly for years. Even when we still had Ponchos in town... RIP. This just happens to be my first review but this restaurant has always been and will always be a favorite of our family. Once in a blue moon we may get food not as hot or service not as friendly as usual but it’s so rare. As much as we love the food and how it makes us feel at home, we will always come back. We will always think highly of this restaurant and continue to recommend it to everyone we know.
Loved this place! The inside is adorable, the staff is so friendly and the food and drinks are great!
Margaritas are exceptional and in several flavors, yummy! Food is outstanding and theres lots of it, also yummy! If youre looking for seriously great Mexican food, look no further!
I love this place. They are known for their puffy tacos but honestly in all the years I have been going there I never had one. I love their hot n spicy soup and nachos and fajitas
Fast great service! But the shredded beef was very salty.
The food and service were both terrific.
Great place, great stuff, awesome food. Definitely recommend !!!
Always a ling line, cramped in. Food is ok but overpriced for the quality
That entire meal really stunk. My whole party of 6 agreed and they all got different entries. I dont like knocking businesses but truly the worse meal of low quality Ive had in a long time.We all actually feel sick to our stomachs.
Was nearby at Dakota, craved a puffy taco.Called it in as I walked over.Was on the counter ready togo1..ground beef taco2..lil bag of chips3. Nice remi cup of salsa$4.67Kudos to whomever made the salsa Friday 3/8 as it was perfect.Gracias!
I wish they had chip and salsa hats like in despicable me 2. Taco boats not. salsa hats. yes.
Great service, we called ahead for carry out, waited in the lot and they texted us when it was ready, it was perfect!
El Charros food quality has really slipped in the last few years. More and more I feel like they are cutting back on ingredients and getting sloppy with the quality. I noticed this as they opened more locations. I am less and less inclined to eat here, even though it used to be one of my favorites. Prices have gone up (I know the pandemic is partly the reason) and food has gone down. Their staff is still really great though.
Service is always fast and friendly, food is excellent, and prices are reasonable. The puffy tacos are unique and delicious! The cheese fondue appetizer is made from the same ingredients as the puffy tacos and is also worth ordering. Great atmosphere and we enjoy ourselves every time we go.
30-45 minute wait. Definitely not impressed. Nachos were cold and waitress acted like hot food was a special order. Grandson ordered an original platter, again, barely warm.
Firstly, the service was fantastic. The margaritas were typical. The food..... Well, I think they value quantity over quality. The food was not bad it was just very mild. I had the enchiladas and my husband had the puffy chicken tacos. The seasoning was bland and definitely needed to be kicked up a notch. I will say that we love spice and food that really has a punch and this is NOT what you will find here. You will find decent, mild flavored American Mexican food that will fill your plate and your belly for an average price.
This place is really amazing from the great food, authenticity, and customer service. This place is right down the street from my school making it a great stop to make right after school is done. Thankyou for contributing to our community. Continue to serve your great food with love !
Couldnt ask for a nicer place to dine on the river in Marine City, Michigan! Great staff, food and atmosphere!! Definitely going to be our Go To place for weekend goodies! Very nice bar!
Great service. Good food!
We got a carry out but it was not what described by the clerk who took our order and the order was not right, but one thing that I can say is that the manager gave my sister a free replacement whenever we go back.
Good food. A little expensive though.
Had the chicken chimichanga,they were great, there chorizo cheese dip was awesome 👌,
Wonderful food for my birthday dinner. We fo the combos and my oldest daughter likes their burritos. My other two like their tacos. If you have not been here, you need to go. Try the botana and the combination.
El Charro is a great place to have great Mexican food for a reasonable price. The Puffy Tacos are the best here and are so filling and have amazing taste and flavor. Whenever I am in the area I come to this place to eat and I always leave happy and full. Also the customer service is outstanding.
Always delicious! Help is always great too!
Our food was all delicious and tasted fresh. The restaurant was clean and we were able to sit right down with reservations. Staff was also very friendly.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant!! 🌮🌯 I dont live nearby. Whenever I visit my Mom, El Charro is my pick every single time! Dinner was DEEELICIOUS as always!!! My Mom is having hip replacement surgery tomorrow. This was her choice for (last supper 🤣) dinner! Our favorite...Botanas, enchiladas and rice! Our waiter was awesome (unfortunately I cant remember his name)!! Super, super nice guy! Very attentive and even willing to take a photo! My cousin lives in California and cant get her botanas and puffy tacos until she visits. Mom and I love to tease her with a photo!! Muy delicioso!!
The service and food is amazing. The look of the restaurant is also very impressive and the price of the food is quite affordable. Not fully on the cheap side but also not very expensive, just a great reliable price.
Great place for a cocktail 🍹 but better if you are craving a botana or an outstanding puffy taco 🌮. The food has always been on point, atmosphere is nice, not to loud so great for conversations. They have a varied menu incl Some American food as well as a kids menu. Great place to go On Your Birthday~you pay your age!! Love this place for traditional food. Prices are moderate (not cheap by any means)
My husband and I came out to Macomb to get his car serviced at the dealership, and decided to go to our usual Mexican restaurant, but it was closed. We decided to give El Charro’s a try and we’re not disappointed. Our server Jimmy was excellent and quick, and very kind. The puffy tacos were delicious and super filling. My husband had the chicken enchiladas with extra cheese and was in heaven, especially once he remembered to ask for a side of guacamole, which was fantastic. Everything was just really fresh tasting and delicious. El Charro will definitely become our new go-to when we’re in town!
Great service, food and margaritas!
Same great food as original, little crowded. Need to open up more space.
Waiter was awesome. Very personable. Food was great.A little confused by the decor. A south of the border meets Christmas in February. Wasnt as clean as it has been in the past.
It used to be my favorite place. When there this last weekends an I sware the puffy tacos got smaller and the cheese quesadilla my friend got tasted like it had fake cheese in it. It was gross. The waitress we had was awesome though vary attentive
Down to Earth and Friendly environment and great food ☺️☺️
Terrible margaritas, the food okay, the staff was disappointing.
Was okey but Its hard to keep things going now a days. Tacos were cold when we got home. Guacamole was flat tasting.
Would have given 4 stars if not for our server Kelly L. tonight.The food was good as usual, margaritas were very good! Our server was not .Kelly was unfriendly, not smiling, somewhat rude. Our appetizer was to our table before our drinks. Someone else brought our cheese nachos, we asked for jalapenos on the side, and the nachos were covered in jalapenos. Not an exaggeration, there were enough jalapenos for each chip to have at least 3 per chip.Our meals were to our table when we only had eaten 4, I counted, cheese nachos. Kelly asked if we wanted dessert, we said yes and she assumes and asks Frieb ice cream with? Never once asked how we were or how the food was.
Were eat here regularly, at least every few months. The food is great and service is always exceptional. Sometimes they are busy and have a wait, but I heartily reccomend them for tasty food and drinks.We especially love the Enchilada Dinner with the Cheese Nacho side. Yum yum!
We were greeted and then seated quickly. Shortly after getting to our seat they had brought us chips and salsa as wet looked at the menu. After ordering the drinks and food both arrived quickly. The food was hot and filling and the bill was reasonable. Overall a good experience and I would go back.
Not impressed with the speed of service. When we eat somewhere with our kids and they are hangry, I want to know were not going to be waiting over 30 minutes to even get our food. Plus everything on the menu seems to be overly spicy. Cant eat here now that they dont have tamales AND you cant just order a nacho without a full meal too. Sometimes my kids just want a dang chip with melted cheese.
I had their fluffy taco with a side of rice, and it was the best Mexican food I have ever had. I eat Mexican food a lot, but this, at least the meal I had, was the best Ive ever had. I cant wait to go again. If only there was one closer to me... well its probably best for my waistline that there isnt. Bottom line: Go! Eat, enjoy, be merry.
Great food every time.
Food was good as always, service was lackluster at best. Kelly wasnt happy that I got sat in her section, took too long to take my order, and never asked if my dinner was OK, or if I needed anything else. Ill ask for another waitress if I go back and Kelly is my server.
This was just not good. The puffy taco had absolutely no flavor, and was dripping due to the meat. Service was slow, although we had a large party. The nachos were just okay. The hype is too much.
I had a chicken taco and chicken burrito, both were perfectly well made, full of flavor, enjoyed every bite.Love the puffy taco shells here!!! Worth the drive.Great waitstaff. Interesting decor. Love the fishtank.
Service was fast and nice, our waitress was attentive and polite. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, its a smaller place but cool and intimate. The food was excellent, I had a puffy taco, a beef burrito with cheese on top, and a poblanos Chile Relleno, and all were hot and tasted amazing. I also asked for a spicier salsa and got their hot red salsa which was delicious and had a great kick!
Being from Arizona, I am rather picking about my Mexican food. Thus place was absolutely fabulous. Those puffy tacos are amazing, good drinks and great chips and salsa. Willow at the bar was more than helpful with the menu and suggestions. I will be back to this place soon!!
My wife went into this place that evening and asked if they are taking reservations to the front greeter. Her reply was Duh yeah! you need reservations!!!!!... are you kidding me??? Really my wife was so mad she just had to walk away.. Unbelievable that a place would hire people you disrespect their own local customers.....
I was told I would need to make a reservation about 2 weeks out. No thanks! I have been a customer here for many years. I depend $1000s here! Sad one bad managers ruins it! No effort was give to seat my party of 3.
DONT EAT HERE, unless you enjoy bland, canned, overpriced food. The cheese fondue was two tablespoons of 7-11 cheese under a tea light candle that was cold when served. The Fajitas come out on a cold plate vs a sizzling cast iron and there is no flavor what so ever. Even more puzzling is the canned mushrooms that come with the fajitas. Trust me, try Aztecka or Juan Miguels where the food is not only incredible and authentic but you save money too!
Great food all the time. I would rate this higher but the only issue is that the restuarant on 21 mile and card is always so crowded and it seems like there is always a party of 8 people coming through. Seriously, after the the renovation that was made to that place it seems like the restaurant downsized than upgraded.
This was my first time here, yesterday in the afternoon. The service was great! But we were disappointed about the way the waitress brought us our bill without even asking if we wanted anything else then when I asked for another beer she asked me and my family who was driving. It was embarrassing honestly. We were not drunk at allWhat so ever, just talking and we ate. We were in the middle of talking and also still picking at our food when she came and dropped the bill and said I’ll take that up when your ready. We weren’t ready, like I said we were not intoxicated at all we also had my 3 month old with us who had not even made a peep the entire time we were there. Someone also as my self who have worked in the industry for 11 years would never cut anyone off unless there was the slightest problem. For this I might get a carry out once in a while but I won’t go eat inside again.
Go during lunch, not dinner. Day staff is much better and more attentive. The night manager is rude and condescending. Definitely the B squad after 4pm. Orders are almost always correct, quality is usually pretty on par. The lose stars mostly for speed of service and the night managers shortness.
First time and the food was good; you definitely get generous portions in the dinners....little pricey but nice atmosphere and our server was wonderful. And the strawberry margaritas are sweet but delicious. 😎 will be visiting again!
Best Mexican food in the suburbs. Food is tasty and comes out quickly. Drinks are tasty. We went midweek and there wasnt a wait. Theyve remodeled over the past year and have dramatically improved the feeling of the place.
Ive been coming here for years, great food, great service. If something isnt right, theyve always fixed it. Clean, great service, consistent food.
Love this place, great puffy tacos, Love their enchiladas too. Dos XX on tap, and wonderful flavored or traditional margaritas. Reasonably priced, great authentic Mexican dishes close top home.
Greatest Mexican Restaurant in Macomb County. The service is fantastic and Jim the manager has that place running really great. I highly recommend trying this place if you havent already.
Avocado cheese crisp is my favorite dish. We order with light onions and it is still plenty. Its an appetizer but my sister and I usually order the large and split it as our meal. The chips are fresh and crunchy in the salsa is mild unless you prefer heat you can request the spicy. Everything ordered by others at our table is shared and just as delicious.
El Charro is ALWAYS fantastic. We order and split the El Charro combo with an extra puffy taco and we always take leftovers home.
Ordered online and had my boyfriend pick the order up. My online confirmation stated the order was $41, but we were charged $53. Plus we were missing an item. When I called they were able to refund the additional money that we were charged and for the item we were missing. However the manager seemed annoyed by the situation and was not very pleasant about it. Once I hung up the phone, we started to eat. Both of us ended up scrapping the meat from the tacos into a plate to eat with the tortilla chips, since the taco shell was absolutely disgusting. Needless to say, $40 later and we are both still hungry. From start to finish, it was a bad experience.
Excellent food. The avocado appetizer was amazing. Just so happened to be my birthday. You get your birthday age in percentage off your entree. The fish taco, very good.
First time going someplace and having fluffy tacos good atmosphere good food very cordial wait staff very respectful very good food I definitely would tell people about it and I will be back again thanks El charro for a great experience
Place is nice on the inside and only their chorizo cheese dip was good. Everything else is just an embarrassment to mexican food. It was one of the worst burritos I’ve ever had and could believe they came up with a version of a burrito that far off from a burrito..CHEF RAMSEY NEEDS TO HELP THIS PLACE!!
We went out with our family for my birthday dinner and decided on El Charro. Our server was nice enough but the drinks and food were not worth the price. My wifes drink a vodka Sprite had a weird soap like taste to it which the server assured us was impossible. All of our food from my pulled beef burritos to the chicken tacos and even the Mexican rice were beyond dry. It tasted as if the food was made 3 hours prior and had spent its time sitting under a heat lamp before a final reheating prior to coming to our table. I ended up soaking each bite of my food in the provided salsa just to give it some moisture. For on average $25 a person with drink we expected a lot better.
Always a good meal. Got the Mahi Mahi tacos. Worth going for.
The best service and even better food! Couldnt be happier with my trip today. The pop was a little watered down but you cant be 100% perfect all the time 🤣 no really it was a great restaurant FANTASTIC DECORATIONS wonderful atmosphere perfect service and delicious food what more can you ask for 😁
Good food, good drinks, reasonably priced and great customer service. The menu is a bit limited though, and the wait can be very long. Still, a good meal with a great Margherita
Food was good and service better than the Fraser location. I am only taking a star because its pretty obvious, when inside, that you are in a strip mall. The ambiance isnt the greatest. The bar is small. The place is small (but less of a wait than Fraser - so you decide whats more important).
Craving Mexican food with my mother in law on Xmas eve so this place was the only one open. The food was fantastic, our waitress Jenny was amazing at her job. I recommend this place to anybody looking for great tacos and great service!
Best. Mexican. Food. I stick with the chillies relleno with ground beef. Chips and smooth salsa has a lot of flavor. The staff is always on top of it. And they are quick! Call ahead to get on the list...no reservations.
First time customer would not say I would return ordered the combo requested NO beans well guess what my meal had beans so needless to say I could not eat 1/2 my meal. Chicken was dry and no season. Another dinner the chimi was soggy. Service was good except I thought our waiter would have offered to replace the items with beans but did not. Enjoyed the chips and salsa
If you like Mexican, this is probanly the best spot to go in the area. Everything you expect is on the menu, and well prepared. Portions are large, so the leftovers will definitely be your lunch the next day. Special hint: Garlic lovers should get the creamy garlic salad dressing. Its very good.
Yummy puffy tacos! Had the guac and bean and it was so yummy. Great pick salsa and also a thin salsa option too. Good chips. Very nice atmosphere and clean. Friendly staff. Recommend! Sometimes a wait during high traffic hours but good! #vegetarianfriendly #datenight
I love El Charo. The service is always good and the puffy Tacos are my favorite. Great place that is comfortable and pretty good overall. No its probably not the most authentic Mexican food in the world but not being authentic doesnt mean bad.. You can be authentic and taste terrible or you can put your own spin on things and taste great. Im not sure if it is authentic or not (sorry, Ive never been to mexico) but El Charo tastes great and the service has always been great as well.
Quality of the food has really declined. Most likely will never return. We use to go to El Carro frequently before covid
Barely any flavor. Ordered the El Charro had a tostada, enchilada, burrito and puff taco made with chicken the chicken was prepared the same for all of them so it had the same flavor for everything just different texture. Their cheese nacho is a fried tortilla with melted cheese and 4 jalapenos. More flavor from my sprite which was better than the food. Extremely disappointing.
Not sure what happened here last night. I’ve been coming to this el charros since I moved to macomb about six years ago. Service is always great, never had a problem with the food. But last night when me and my husband came in, we ordered our usual, ground beef and bean tacos. By the time I went to bed last night the food was already making its way back up. I’m extremely sick from whatever we ate last night, and I know it was the food there cause I didn’t eat anything else that entire day. I’m extremely disappointed, being that el charros is one of my favorite restaurants, I feel like I can’t go back.
Ordered online. Went in to pick up at designated time. Gave name and order number. Person never checked if our order was ready and told me I had to wait outside and I would receive a text. Never received text. Went back in 25 minutes after my order was supposed to be ready. My order was there when I originally went in, on the rack, in the paid section, cold. Never going back.
Two words.... PUFFY TACOS! If youve never had a puffy taco, stop what youre doing and head to El Charro. They do have multiple locations. Great food, great staff, get Brittany as your waitress, too. My only complaint is the serving sizes have shrunk as prices grew. Dont like that.
The food was good and what I expected for an El Charro.
Disappointing... was really looking forward to as some authentic Mexican take out but the supreme nachos were terrible, soggy chips, the jalepenos on the side never came and the onions on the side were all over. The seafood dish was that fake white crab meat and it was all cold. .... wont be back to this place. Still looking for good Mexican food in Michigan.
It a good place to eat 😁. Waiters are friendly. The only thing I wish is they had on there menu is faijat on there lunch menu. I can only eat so much. But nothing else is was delicious.
So this is my favorite restaurant and I would normally give it five stars but with the waitress we had she was just awful she rolled her eyes at me she kept bringing me the wrong food thank God Im not allergic to shrimp because she brought me the wrong fajita quesadilla. Not to mention she was just rude the manager was super sweet though so I gave it to Stars but its hardly turned off my appetite I didnt even eat my dinner because I was so distraught
Love the outdoor space. Service us excellent and the food is good. Great place for lunch.
I generally go here at least once a week. The puffy tacos are the best! Great enchiladas too! Small on the inside, but great staff android even better food!
Always excellent food. The puffy tacos are so good!
Great service paired with fantastic food, its sure to make for a good date location or just a relaxing night out.
Went there tonight for our 21st wedding anniversary. I dont know whats happened to this place but the service was terrible. When we were seated we werent greeted by our waitress nor did we get chips and salsa for 15 minutes. Its like we were invisible. We got our salad and dinner nachos after our dinner. Our waitress (Raquel) only came to check on us once and we were finished eating by then. We asked for boxes which she brought 10 minutes later but no bill. Then she disappeared for another 10 minutes and we got our bill. Im normally a big tipper because I waitressed when I was younger and know how hard it can be. This is the first time I havent wanted to tip a server. She got $2 because we didnt want to wait for her to bring back change. So disappointed. Weve been going there and taking our family there for years. We wont be going back.
Puffy taco dinner was excellent. Service was great, and the place was very clean. Not the same as the original El Charro, but still worth dining at.
Our server was great! Food was meh...
First time in since the remodeling was completed, and I was impressed. The seating flows and the food is the same great taste that I remember. There is nothing like the puffy taco.
I love the chips and salsa. Botanas are great as well. This location is a little on the cramped side but love the kids eat free on Sundays. I highly recommend checking out the Fraser location.
Those fluffy tacos are great no matter if you get beans or beef, but other things on the menu is just okay. Like those fluffy puffy tacos are awesome, but everything else is a disappointment sadly. Couldnt find anything else that was good and ended up finding just okay. Go for the fluffy puffy tacos, but I dont recommend it for anything else.
Great food, absolutely a must go
Quick service mexican food. Puffy tacos are very good and filling. Waitstaff seems to get a bit overwhelmed here but they are still always pleasant. Fresh salsa is delicous and guac is very good too. Their salads could be a bit better. Maybe try the nachos instead.
20 Minute wait on a Saturday evening... seemed a little long. Didnt know we could call ahead for seating so if youre going, do that. Meals were enjoyed by all. Margaritas were good.
Yummy Mexican food and Great tasty salsa with complimentary chips. The shredded beef chimichungas were good. I only wish the frozen strawberry marguerita had some real fruit instead of just a frozen liquid!
Great food , good service
The food is amazing but I didnt see anyone wearing a mask. Not even one person.
Only downside was the couple next to us talking so loudly. But that can’t be controlled. Overall GREAT EXPERIENCE AND GREAT FOOD
North Oakland’s Finest here in a clinton Twp gives El Charro of Macomb a standing ovation! Five star rating! Super friendly staff, delicious food! Peaceful , and clean environment. Highly recommend!
Macomb has stepped up their game! Wow yummmm. Fraser unfortunately has lost their step for a minute I hope they can get it back.
Service was excellent but we were disappointed that the puffy taco shells were tough tasting stale and the beans & rice were off. When you look forward to puffy taco shells and they are not up to expectations from past visits it makes you want to not go there any more.
Absolutely delicious! Great staff, atmosphere, and food. My only issue is that the are always packed, but they still manage to keep the line moving fairly quickly
Little expensive but very good. Puffy tacos with shredded beef are awesome. Botana is super good too! Enchiladas are also very good. Fried ice cream too!
LOVE this place!! Will continue to keep coming back!!
Ive never had a puffy taco before but I will gladly eat them here again!
Sat at bar at 8pm as there was still 30 min wait. Waiting area is not big which sucks. Food is always good and I think with the amount of carry out business they do, they have outgrown the place and time to move or reconfigure.
Favorite food to eat, friendly service.
Food was excellent, service was awesome & drinks(sangria) was delicious as always! Love it!
Was told 50 to 55 minutes for carryout, its been an hour and a half .Last time was texted when my food was ready ,but was cold when we got it..Please dont lie to your customers..
In 2012 I lived in Chesterfield and this was my go-to Mexican Restaurant. Id get the ultimate nacho (I think its called) from the appetizer menu as my main entree. I took several dates here as well as friends - everyone was always happy and talked about the meal afterward.A few weeks ago my girlfriend was craving Mexican food and I knew she had never been here so I suggested it. It is a little bit out of my way these days but we had time and a full tank of gas so what the heck. Upon returning, I noticed that the prices went up across the board. There were two waitresses commanding the dining area and at least another 3 wait staff/bussers who were idle and seemed to be in awe of the pairs work ethic.We went in around 3pm on a Saturday and I dont think their A-Team was on the clock yet as the food and service seemed pretty flat in spite of all the overhead they had running about. I gave them another chance 6:30pm Thursday evening but was unable to rekindle the romance I shared with El Charros a few years prior. Good, but not great. Pricey. Just my $0.02.
First time ever being here, have been looking for puffy tacos for a long time super awesome to get them again. Service was good if u like tacos like that or never tried em i suggest u give them a try!!
Friendly service a good eats.
Great service LOVE LOVE their food can never go wrong with a puffy taco and their homemade salsa and chips
Ive been going to El Charro for over 40 years. Theyre starting to slip. While their boltana appetizer is very good, the regular menu is tired and boring. Theyve lowered the quality of the white cheese they use in their puffy tacos and other items. Theyre getting harder and harder to recommend. Their competition has surpassed them.
This place was always my favorite until today. I called and placed an order like Ive done several times! And the lady who answered the phone refused to give me soup with the meal. She said they never have done that -.- then she hung up on me after I spoke my peace without any rudeness or confirmation. I called back and she said that we must have been disconnected. So rude!
Im going to give 5 stars because the food and the wait staff are amazing as they always have been. My only issue is the renovation, while it looks gorgeous inside it is much smaller and way louder than it used to be. Its actually very disappointing.
Meh. We LOVE mexican food. We lived in South Texas and would visit Mexico often just to eat. We have lived all over the country and have enjoyed a lot of Mexican cuisine and Tex-Mex. This is probably the lowest ranking Mexican food weve had. While we were eating, my husband said, this must be Mich-Mex. The Fajitas are not served on the traditional cast iron, but instead just on a plate. I cant say weve ever seen that. Even most regular restaurants serve them on the cast iron skillets. I had the puffy tacos and they were different. Not terrible, the meat was bland, and the lack of toppings/choices was disappointing. My daughter just ordered beef nachos which had set under the heat lamp so long the cheese was more like rubber. She took one bite. The waitress was very nice and service was speedy. I was just expecting to enjoy more authentic mexican food. This is not the place if thats what youre looking for. Locals, however, seem to love it and would probably not much enjoy the real deal, although I could be wrong. I literally never leave reviews unless something is above and beyond amazing. This place just made me sad, and I felt like I needed to review it. I will say, their guac was good, but that was the only plus for my family and I.
Unbelievably good food and when I order take out, its not too long of a wait!
Good food, nice selection. Always busy so wait staff moves along quickly. Hard to get their attention at times but in all a good time and experience
Always great food and service. Been enjoying this place since it opened over a decade ago.
Service was okay not great. Food was good overpriced. I dont think Ill go back.
Love their taco salad
I love this location. The wait staff is great always friendly and fast. Freshness of food there is top notch. Great job keep up the good work:)
Best and probably the only place with a perfect mahi mahi puffy taco. Out of this world delicious!! 4 stars only because the chips are only good when you ask for them hot, and Im ALWAYS freezing in there. Great salsa!
My family used to come here rather often before remodeling, and we usually got the same thing because it was delicious! However, it seems that after the remodeling food quality and taste has gone down. The ground beef tastes like sloppy joe meat before the sauce, chicken is dry, and the cheese had a fake flavor. Everything is just so bland. Sadly, after giving El Charro its last few chances, my family and I made the group decision to not return.
I would give zero if I could. The chicken tastes like it came from a can, and Im convinced that it did. The cheese nachos are a single tostada with melted cheddar cheese on it. The service was fine, but the food needs help...
No idea why there is always a ton of people in this place, because the food sucks. You cant even call it Tex Mex, less much Mexican food. It is highly overpriced for what they are serving you. Do yourself a favor, dont just assume its a great place just based on the fact there is a crowd. Nowadays apparently people would rather throw away their hard earned money on less than mediocre food rather than to cook it themselves for a small fraction of the price. If you want a decent Mexican meal in the same area, you should go to Las Tortugas or even Juan Miguels. To be honest, you would be better off at Taco Bell.
So good. I love their tacos, lemonade, and their staff if so friendly. Im going to take a girl I like to this place maybe over the summer. She likes Quesadillas. And pineapple. My usual is hardshell taco and lemonade. Ok bye
Always love El Charros, everything ALWAYS tastes fantastic. Love the large nacho supreme, extra cheesy enchiladas, puffy tacos & the cheese crisps with peppers, been going for 20+ years!
Puffy chicken taco!!! OMG GOOD
Food was wonderful!! Service was good. They were very busy tonight! I can see why. I came home with a ton of leftovers.
Ive been here handful of times and its always great! The puffy tacos are a must have. Only problem is its not a huge restaurant so sometimes theres a decent wait, but its always been worth the wait.
If you get a Botana be sure to ask for beef or chicken on there. Doesnt come automatically.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for El Charro of Macomb 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-24When we arrived we were seated right away. The restaurant was not crowded and the atmosphere was quiet so I didnt know what to make of it. Our food assistant for the afternoon was Jimmy. He was such a delight!We ordered our drinks and appetizers and they came out right away! The drinks were delicious and tasty and the appetizers were ok. They had imitation crab meat which is very noticeable in flavor. Thats the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. When we ordered our main course it came right out, and it was very good. Overall it was a nice place to eat.@according2teau 👽🦄
Review №2
2021-12-21Service was excellent! Food exceeded my expectation. Needed some good Mexican food. Was skeptical cause Im used to Mexican food in Texas. I was not disappointed.
Review №3
2022-04-23Both were good. Mexican Sandwich wasnt as pretty as the Chimichangas. Waited 35 minutes after giving our name at 6:00pm Friday
Review №4
2022-02-14Food was fresh, the drinks were amazing and the waitress was sooo nice to us. Will definitely come back‼️😊
Review №5
2021-09-2612 dollars avocado crisp first they got rid of the large for 25 now change 12 for one third of the size and toppings. I used to love getting this, sad to say years of tradition we decided to stop going. Not wrth 36 dollar for 3 smalls when a large would fill my family of 3 with more for left overs, now its a waste to even have a family dinner pay triple and leave hungry.
Review №6
2021-05-08Great system of reservations, getting a text when my table is ready, limiting contact and exposure time for all!First time here, but I occasionally go to the El Charro in Fraser, and the menu seems to be the same and of the same quality as well, which is excellent! I love their puffy Tacos.Overall it was a very good dining experience.
Review №7
2022-01-29Great food. Good price. Will definitely return
Review №8
2022-04-04My 1st time ever at El Charro and will not recommend nor come back. I ordered the ground beef puffy tacos and they were inedible. The amount of salt present in the meat was beyond anything this salt lover could tolerate. I did not mention to the waitress as we were with a large group which included many young children so I was preoccupied with chatting and ensuring the kids were happy.
Review №9
2022-02-05Have been there before and had a great experience each time with great service. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Review №10
2022-04-22Good food when the waitress finally brings it to you. Not hot on the staff....( sorry, not sure they want to be there). And dont buy the drinks! You pay high dollar for no booze. I drink whiskey and water and essentially paid $7.00 for ice water.