El Charro Bar and Grill

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Marjorie Skinner
Cute, modern, casual Mexican bar & grill with very flavorful food. From the chips & salsa to the ceviche to the delicious entrees, everything we tried was delicious and fresh. Every plate was served very promptly and each dish was carefully presented.
Next time, we will have to try to save some space in our stomachs for dessert because one grandson fancies the fried ice cream and the other the sopapillas or flan.
We did not try anything from the bar but from the other tables I could hear compliments for the margaritas, wide selection of beers and Tequilas.
The building has undergone a significant facelift and the decor is modern Mexican with pretty pops of color and a lively dining room full of families and happy diners and a good sized bar with a nice backstage view into the spotless, very well run kitchen.
We will be returning often and sending our friends to support this fun new restaurant run by a great local young couple and their friend/business partner. The pride and love is evident in every corner of this cool but comfortable place.
Photo: Ceviche served with lime and avocado. Absolutely delicious!
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Henry Gruner
El Charro Bar and Grill has EXCELLENT Mexican food! This was our first visit and it won’t be our last! The restaurant is beautiful and clean, the service was outstanding and our food was DELICIOUS! This is definitely a great place to stop with the family. They can easily accommodate large groups and have ample bar seating. I highly recommend El Charro Bar and Grill.
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Britt
We used to visit The Guide House all the time and were so sad when it closed, but we were thrilled to hear a new restaurant opened in its place. And wow — the makeover is incredible. The space is so cute and welcoming!

Everyone working here was so friendly, and you can truly tell they put their heart and soul into this place. The food was amazing. I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, and they were delicious — and the beans might be the best I’ve ever had. I could easily eat five more bowls of just those beans.

Prices were totally reasonable too.

We’re so excited to finally have a restaurant in town that tastes this good. Thanks for creating such a cute place with delicious food. We’ll definitely be back!
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Chloe Foster
I really enjoyed the food, and the house margarita was excellent for the price! The people were super friendly, and the atmosphere was wonderful. I can’t wait to return next month for my birthday!
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Nicole Esposito
El Charro Bar and Grill may be located near a gas station, but don’t let that fool you — step inside and your taste buds will thank you.

We grabbed takeout since it was our last night in the area, and even boxed up, the food absolutely delivered. I ordered the Pollo Asado, which came with rice, beans, and tortillas. The chicken was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked — honestly impressive considering it sat in the container for about 15 minutes during the drive back to our Airbnb. It still tasted fresh and delicious, which says a lot about the quality of the food.

My boyfriend had the Chicken Enchiladas Verde, served with rice, lettuce, and sour cream. He couldn’t stop talking about how good they were. The enchiladas were packed with flavor, and the chicken was noticeably juicier than most enchiladas he’s had in the past. The verde sauce was spot on and tied the whole dish together beautifully.

Beyond the food, the service truly stood out. I have allergies to pork and beef, and the staff took this very seriously. They went back into the kitchen to double-check and ensure my meal was cooked safely, which gave me total peace of mind. That level of care and attention is something you don’t always find and is deeply appreciated.

If we weren’t traveling from Pennsylvania, this would absolutely be a regular spot for us. El Charro Bar and Grill is one of those hidden gems that reminds you not to judge a restaurant by its location. Fantastic food, excellent service, and a place we’d return to in a heartbeat if we’re ever back in the area.

Highly recommend stopping in — you won’t regret it.
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Andy Hodges
I’ve eaten here 3xs now and really enjoy the food. There’s plenty of Tex-Mex options if you’re bringing a friend who doesn’t love Mexican food that they’ll likely enjoy. Of course there’s also some fantastic Mexican food if that is your thing and you’re looking for something authentic. Gotta also say the selection of beer is also solid. I’ve also always been really happy with the service. The staff is friendly, helpful, and very fast.

The only complaint I have is the atmosphere. The place is covered in very noticeable AI art. It gives the place an air of inauthenticity. For how much these massive prints of AI art cost I have to imagine they could have gotten a real artist to do pieces for them or gotten prints from a real artist. Real art would vastly improve the energy of this place because as of now there’s a real uncanny valley thing going on. The last time I was in Joel Olsteen was playing on the tvs. I don’t know if they just didn’t notice when he came on or what. But he’s a real killer when you’re trying to enjoy a Sunday afternoon beer. Thankfully I had my headphones and could just up the volume on my podcast and ignore the awful televangelist on the tvs.

My complaints on the atmosphere aside I really like this restaurant. I intend to keep going back and I’m thrilled there’s a local place that has some phenomenal Mexican food.
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Alyssa H
The food is great and so is the service! We were well cared for and the man that was serving us was truly friendly. Our food was great. I got the camarones a la diabla. If you want something spicy, go for it. The shrimp are big and well sauced. We will be back for sure. As much complimentary salsa as you want.

Friendly suggestion: the lights are VERY bright. I think turning the lights down or changing them to a warm white would make the atmosphere more inviting. It was like eating in an operating room.
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Annie ZD
Awesome chips and salsa! Friendly staff and very clean and bright dining room — pollo loco and steak quesadilla were yummy! I love the enchilada suiza!
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Patrick Shurney
Wife has awesome chicken fajitas, came out smoking hot and loaded w flavor. I had asada skirt steak, which was good, not great. Super fast, clean, friendly. Would eat here again and highly recommend.
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Mr_Evernote
Hate knowing that this is an hour and a half away from us. First timers after hiking and the meals were EXCELLENT! Very much authentic and flavorful! Most definitely recommend it to anyone!
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