el Charro Mexican Restaurant

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For two star Mexican, try El Charro Mexican Restaurant in Fraser. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features private rooms and a full bar. This place is good for groups.

User Reviews of el Charro Mexican Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Amya I.

4.0 of 5 stars. The chips and salsa are fantastic and the soft tacos are unlike any other. The service is average for the most part.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffery N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've put off reviewing El Charro's for quite a while because I felt it might be a bit unfair. However, after reading some of the other reviews--I couldn't stop myself. El Charro's has been a family...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. El Charro's isn't exactly authentic Mexican, but that doesn't even matter because the food is THAT good. On any given Sunday you can see at least one member of my family in the dining room. The chips...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Growing up close to Detroit I ate in Mexican Town a lot, Now that I'm in Sterling Heights and too far to drive there for dinner, El Charros's has become my favorite local Mexican place out here. Love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Totally overrated. If you want real mexican stick with Grand Azteca or if you are downtown Xochi or mexican village for sure. Grand Azteca has a great white sauce for dipping (sort of a spicy ranch)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole T.

2.0 of 5 stars. The service is good.The food is OK, but not great.The atmosphere is typical of a Mexican restaurant.Nothing about this place is particularly memorable, except how long you'll wait for a table.I really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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I think its weak.

El Charro is just not good Mexican food. They nuke everything....just like...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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El Charro's Mexican Restaurant by Joann S. at InsiderPages

Their mexican soft shell tacos are the best I have had thus far in Michigan. I have been to many mexican restaurants, and none compare to it. Their enchiladas have a gravy sauce instead of the typical red...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Meh. When El Charro was just a hole in the wall in the Shores, I stayed away because of the quality of the food, and the not-so inviting storefront. I thought I'd give EC another shot, given that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darren R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten at El Charro several times and have always had good food there. Furthermore, I've eaten at popular Mexicantown restaurants like Xochimilco, and El Charro compares favorably to any of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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What happened??

This used to be a favorite of mine. NOT ANYMORE! I think something was changed in the way the food is prepared...it just dosen't taste the same. The crunchy taco shells have a funny taste now. The chips seem...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Love those shells!! Unique!

I love the soft shells...can't get anything like them anywhere else I have been. The margarita swirl is awesome. I prefer the Fraser location, every time I go to the St Clair Shores location they screw up my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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el charros

great food, great service
kudzu.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by caroline r.

2.0 of 5 stars. The husband and I went here for lunch today and ehhh, not impressed at all.The salsa, both spicy and mild were bland. It was like they just opened up a can of seasoned diced tomatoes and added a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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mexican

El charro is a nice mexican restaurant for a nice dinner with my wife. This is usually are first choice for mexican.A bar to sit at while waiting for a table. free home made chips and salsa. The food is very...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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bad by Kelli A. at InsiderPages

The prices keep on going up but the quality keeps going down. Now I can see how they afforded a new location. We used to love them- they had good tacos and were a good value- not any more. We just ate there...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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Simply the best mexican

The food is great, prices reasonable and nice atmosphere - of course it's busy! I don't care for the soft shell tacos, but I'm the only one I know who doesn't.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Lousy Mexican Food.

Friends are always dragging me to this place, and I can't take it any more!! I just don't get it. What's the big draw. You can get better Mexican food than this just about anywhere!! The food is substandard,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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no warm chips..

i'm from California where they have REAL MEXICAN food and i guess it doesn't get much better than this out here in detroit.. Unfortunately , go to CAL and see how to make REAL mexican food.. their chips are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Once great - now just average

I've been eating here since the late 70's and it was great. The last couple years have been a disapointment. I used to go every Sunday, now I go maybe once every 6 months! The beef is usually so salty we can...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Worse Mexican , Avoid

Went there on Aug 20 at 5:30 pm , no trouble getting a seat, but food was Awful, chips were stale, salad was waterloged and the one drink I ordered could knock out a horse!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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Best Mexican fare in the whole Dtroit area, and farther!!

Bland? You had two too many Sangrias.!!! This is without a doubt the best place Ive had Mexican fare in the U.S. and and most of Mexico. Of course we all like what we get used too, and I have been going there...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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Since Childhood

I have to say I have been going to El Charros since I was alittle kid; a little hole in the wall behind a comic store. The taste back then was great. The food had flavor and had a hole differant type of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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GREAT Value for the $

After getting Chips and Salsa when we sat down, we looked at the menu and noticed the prices were not too bad. We ordered a regular quesadilla (which really was much to be desired - way too much cheese...and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Mexican Fine Dining !!!!

I've lost count on how many times our family have chosen El Charro to eatat. This is a lovely family owned business and they make you feel so welcome and appreciated that you came. Here you are se...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Great Mexican by Laura W. at InsiderPages

Although I don't dine here too often, they have great food. My favorite Mexican restaurant since Chi-Chi's closed. The prices are good, the atmosphere is friendly and the employees are great. I have never had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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Upper Class Family Owned Mexican Restaurant

One of my favorite places to have mexican food in this very stylish and friendlyrestaurant. Turns out they are cousins to the owners of Poncho's MexicanRestaurant in New Baltimore. Several diffe...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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The Best

I have yet to find a mexican restaurant any better than El Charros.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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love love love it

el charro has been on my list of best restaurants since I was a little girl. when i was growing up i lived across the street from the 1st el charros in fraser on utica rd. I couldnt even tell you how many...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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Excellent Mexican Food-I love it!

El Charros of Fraser, Michigan is my favorite Mexican Restaurant. The chicken quesadillas, chicken w/rice soup and soft tacos are my favorite . I cannot find any other Mexican Resaurant with chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Wont be back

The place itself is nice. But the food is lacking. Extremely bland, both the beef and the chicken. The tacos I make at home have more flavor. Both the beef and chicken taste void of any seasoning whatsoever. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT by Rebecca P. at InsiderPages

Oh my goodness, talk about getting a lot for your money. Huge servings, friendly service, and a really comfortable dining experience. I usually have children with me and they are very accomidating. No problems...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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Best soft tacos anywhere

We have been eating at El Charros for over 30 years. We now live in Oklahoma but we visit our daughter once a year, and a take out order of soft tacos is always scheduled for one night. I have eaten Mexican in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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best mexican in macomb county by lisa b. at InsiderPages

there is a reason the big chain mexican restaurant closed its locations here and elcharros is the reason.if you like mexican food you will love elcharros.the truly are the best i have ever tried!if you go you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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GREAT by jason h. at InsiderPages

This restaurant has the best mexiacn food there wet burritos are so yummy ! they have really good tortilla soup and chicken tacos. There shells are homemade ! they ahve fast friendly service but there is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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great food, freindly, and clean by Cynthia G. at InsiderPages

My family and friends enjoy eating here. The food is taste great, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is always clean. I am so glad that you have another location in Macomb twp.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Best Mexican Food and Service by Sharry L. at InsiderPages

We have gone to this establishment for mnay years. You are greeted at the door by a friendly staff. The atmosphere is great! Waitresses are wonderful. The food also tasty just the way you ordered. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Boring

Boring! The food was tasteless and bland, rice, beans, burrito..everything. No flavor what so ever. I was very disappointed. The best part about the meal was getting up and leaving. I certainly won't be going...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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Great Home Mexican by Rebekah H. at InsiderPages

This is and excellent place to eat. Even when busy, you don't have to wait long to be seated. There prompt about chips and salsa replenishment, which can be an issue at some mexican places. The food is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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El Charro by Maria S. at InsiderPages

I have always had YUMMY food here. The soft toco's are great. The chips and salsa are awesome. The entire restaurant always seems clean. Their parking area could be bigger. I would recommend them to anyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Best Mexican on the East Side!

I've been going to this restaurant for over 20 years and it's a wonderful, quality place. It's family friendly and upbeat. The chimichangas and soft tacos are wonderful. The margaritas are grea...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Awesome Mexican Food! by angela d. at InsiderPages

They have great food here . There burritos are so good and taco shells taste Home made . They also have great service ,friendly staff and fast too . They have lots of parking and there prices are not very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Fantasic Mexican Food

This place is wonderful. It's one of the ORiginal of the 3 Michgan places! They have great Mexican food and large portions! Smokers, they have very small smoking sections if any in their restaurant...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Definately the Best Mexican Food! by Faith O. at InsiderPages

This is by far the best Mexican Food around! 3 locations, one in Macomb Twp 21 & Card, 1 at 14 & Garfield in Fraser and 1 in SCS 9 1/2 and Harper (i believe). You won't be disappointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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The BEST authentic Mexican Restaurant and Bar by C P. at InsiderPages

My husband, daughter, and myself went to El Charro to celebrate my birthday. We were seated immediately. Our drinks and chips/salsa were brought out right away. The service was very helpful and last but not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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Not impressed!

Food was not very good, nor was the service!! Nice ambience. Had call ahead seating and still had to wait at least 15 minutes to be seated. Hope you don't want spicy, cause you won't find it here. Their hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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BEST BY FAR

IF you have not tried ElCharro's in either St. Clair shores or Fraser then you are missing out! THis resturaunt puts the ones in Meican village to shame. There is not a better Mexican resturaunt outside of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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