El Charro Cafe

Get the carne seca. Get it. They'll tell you it's too spicy. Bah! Mix it with the beans and rice if it's too spicy. Get it! Carne Seca. So good. So, so, so good. I have no idea if anything else at this restaurant is good, because I always get the carne seca. And it is so good. So good. I want some now. Okay, carne seca is dried beef. I kinda hope they cook it somehow, but I doubt it. I do know, however, that it is dried in the sun (on the roof of one of the restaurants) mixed with spices and vegetables. You can get it a dozen different ways. Doesn't matter. Just get the carne seca. more

I travel frequently to Tucson, and love eating at this restaurant. The service is great and the food is always fresh tasting. They have a decent sized menu. The staff is always friendly and curteous. The restaurant is clean. The prices are great !! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for outstanding mexican food. more

El Charro is locally owned by a Tucson family. The original restaurant is the one located downtown on Court Avenue. Since then, I believe the have opened two more restaurants under the El Charro name in Tucson. The original downtown restaurant is beautifully arranged with a Mexican theme, huge open patio, full bar and then the actual restaurant. Our company holds our holiday party there and it has always been amazing. The food is great and ranges from full-fledged meals with beans and rice, to finger foods like mini chimichangas. The also do catering and I know several people that have used them for wedding rehearsals, ceremonies and parties and they have all had great experiences. The downtown location is easy to get to and has ample parking. more