Restaurant El Charro

4.4 ( 986 reviews )

Checking... 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours

1011 W Front St, Alice, TX 78332, United States

+1 361-661-1409

Restaurant El Charro, nestled in Alice, TX, stands out as a destination for authentic Mexican cuisine. Diners rave about the homemade enchiladas verdes, praised by Jeffrey Kane for their perfect balance of heat and flavor. Mirna Benavidez highlights their chicken fried steak, asserting it's the best she's ever had, complemented by outstanding service.

Reuben Reyes enjoyed the carnitas guisada plate, relishing its generous portion alongside refried beans and guacamole, all while appreciating the attentive staff in a welcoming, bustling setting. Daniel Lopez, a critical connoisseur of Tex-Mex cuisine, recommends the homemade tortillas and the delicious fiesta omelet, noting the remarkable quality of traditional dishes.

Even after a decade away, Cesar Elizondo found the tacos at El Charro to be exceptional, reaffirming the restaurant's reputation for cleanliness and quality service. El Charro is not just a meal; it's an experience that leaves patrons eagerly planning their return.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has drive-through
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Jeffrey Kane

Jun 8,2025

I mean, enchiladas verdes are the same everywhere. Right? WRONG. Holy hell these were PERFECT! Sauce was obviously completely homemade and had the perfect level of heat. Shredded chicken was delicious and the whole dish was bomb diggity. Margarita was not from a mix and was just the right blend of strong, tart, and sweet. This is a can't miss

Mirna Benavidez

May 31,2025

First time at this restaurant. Had their lunch special, chicken fried steak with gravy, French fries, salad and toast. This was the best CFS I have ever had. Highly recommend. Our wait staff was very courteous and professional.

Reuben Reyes

May 18,2025

Choice Mexican food found here. Ordered the carnitas guisada plate. This comes with refried beans, rice, salad, guacamole, good portion of carnitas guisada, and flour tortillas. Complimentary chips and salsa were delivered to my table also. The service was excellent as two waitresses and one waiter were checking on me courteous. Place is big and roomy but filled up fast with customers by the time I finished my plate. The plate was filling and everything was done right and delicious. I very much enjoyed having lunch here.

Daniel Lopez

May 13,2025

1st if all, I am very critical of Mexican and Tex Mex food. Along the 281, there are a lot of places to eat called Jalisco or El this or that. I will go off the Expressway to eat here. This place is a gem in Alice. Do yourself a favor and come get these amazing homemade tortillas, the chorizo beans with chips and salsa and of course great Mexican food! I had a Fiesta omelet and papa Ala Mexicana and the potatoes were delicious. A lot of places mess up the la Mexicana surprisingly. Not El Charro. Thanks for delicious lunch on our way home.

Cesar Elizondo

May 12,2025

I had not been to this restaurant in over a decade and decided to try it when I was back in town. I am happy to say the food was absolutely delicious. I had several different tacos, and they were all amazing. The service was great, and the place was super clean. I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to get a great tex-mex meal!

Island Man

Apr 24,2025

Stopped in on my way home for a quick lunch. Ordered the #25 plate. Quite an extensive menu with plenty of options! Chips come out with not only salsa but a chili that is pretty awesome. The place filled up with locals pretty fast. One thing I did not like is all FIVE TVs are on a channel in Spanish. I understand very little Spanish so it would have been nice to catch up on the news during lunch. My meal came out quickly. It had beef, shrimp, sausage, guacamole, rice and two Quesadillas. Everything was very good. I would stop in again.i used the wrong credit card when paying and the staff was so helpful in reversing the charges so I could make up for my mistake. Very good customer service!!

Ennovy 2019

Mar 25,2025

Food was delicious. My fav is the chips and chorizo with beans dip. I had a pancake plate thank you!! Very good.

Will Oestreich

Mar 22,2025

Generous portions of tasty food. I had shrimp racheros. Lots of shrimp and fresh vegetables. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Great meal

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