Local cantina chain serving traditional Mexican food & margaritas in a warm, relaxed space.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: Covington Corners Shopping Center, 3165 Elm St NE, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 786-2483
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The food is just what it is. It’s cheap Mexican with little flavor. The service is a little slow, and the inside is typical Mexican flare.
El Charro Mexican Restaurant
El Charro Mexican Restaurant /// Open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Free Parking. There is paid and free parking around us.
Reviews
Erika Lattimore
Pleasant experience here. Highly recommend. I had a small taco salad with no lettuce. It was fresh. Made to order. The shell was crunchy and yummy. Everyone is welcoming to the guests.
… moreJeffrey Horton
Food was fresh, hot and tasty. Staff was good and readily available for refills and ordering. Lunch portion size could have been better BUT it was lunch specials, so … Recommend by local business, I was in town for work. Would visit again.
… moreJ M
Favorite location. Better than the one by Zaxbys. Shrimp are always more fresh tasting and not overcooked. Fajitas are always 10/10
Love the guacamole recipe
Queso always warm
Sometimes service tends to be slow, but that can depend on how busy they are
This location is my favorite within the Cov/conyers area
… moreLove the guacamole recipe
Queso always warm
Sometimes service tends to be slow, but that can depend on how busy they are
This location is my favorite within the Cov/conyers area
Joel Dee
Normally one of my favorite places to eat, but not last night. I ordered the flautas, which are supposed to be covered in cheese, sour cream, guac, and pico de Gallo. Instead, I was served 3 bone dry tortillas stuffed with chicken, no cheese, and a dab of sour cream and guac on a separate plate. WTH???? If you can’t do better than that, I’ll start going elsewhere, where they know what they’re doing. Service has been terribly slow lately anyway with hardly any other customers in the restaurant. Far as I’m concerned, you owe me a free meal……….done right!
Update 2/26/26
I gave them one more chance tonight as it was family dinner night. We waited 45 minutes for our food. Their excuse was that there were only 2 cooks in the kitchen. Not buying it. Lots of other people came in up to 15 minutes after us and they were ALL served way before our food ever came to the table. Some had even finished their meals and left while we continued to wait for hours. This place has gotten as sorry as the location across town. Just shut them both down and save everyone the heartache. Needless to say, they got no tip from any of us. I can’t speak for other family members, but it will be my last trip here. Far superior service at El Chaparro. I will be going there from now on. I’ve given this place numerous chances to get their act together. Tonight was their last chance.
… moreUpdate 2/26/26
I gave them one more chance tonight as it was family dinner night. We waited 45 minutes for our food. Their excuse was that there were only 2 cooks in the kitchen. Not buying it. Lots of other people came in up to 15 minutes after us and they were ALL served way before our food ever came to the table. Some had even finished their meals and left while we continued to wait for hours. This place has gotten as sorry as the location across town. Just shut them both down and save everyone the heartache. Needless to say, they got no tip from any of us. I can’t speak for other family members, but it will be my last trip here. Far superior service at El Chaparro. I will be going there from now on. I’ve given this place numerous chances to get their act together. Tonight was their last chance.
Ralph Conklin
Disappointed at El Charro: A Call for Quality Over Price
This visit to El Charro was a trip down memory lane…unfortunately, it ended in disappointment. While the prices remain reasonable, the quality of the food has fallen short of what I remembered.
My Combo 13, with a burrito, enchilada, and tamale, was a let down. The ground beef filling was excessively salty, making it almost inedible. The tomato sauce had an unpleasant acidity that lingered after each bite. The tamale, the biggest offender, was rock-hard in texture, as if it had been reheated from a previously cooked state and left to dry out. Honestly, it was the worst tamale I’ve ever had. The overall impression was that the food might have been reheated in a microwave before serving, which sacrifices freshness and flavor.
A message to El Charro Management: Low prices are certainly attractive, but they shouldn’t come at the expense of fresh, flavorful food. Diners have plenty of Mexican restaurant options in the area, and sacrificing quality could lead to lost customers. I urge you to revisit your food preparation practices and ensure you’re offering the delicious meals that El Charro was once known for.
… moreThis visit to El Charro was a trip down memory lane…unfortunately, it ended in disappointment. While the prices remain reasonable, the quality of the food has fallen short of what I remembered.
My Combo 13, with a burrito, enchilada, and tamale, was a let down. The ground beef filling was excessively salty, making it almost inedible. The tomato sauce had an unpleasant acidity that lingered after each bite. The tamale, the biggest offender, was rock-hard in texture, as if it had been reheated from a previously cooked state and left to dry out. Honestly, it was the worst tamale I’ve ever had. The overall impression was that the food might have been reheated in a microwave before serving, which sacrifices freshness and flavor.
A message to El Charro Management: Low prices are certainly attractive, but they shouldn’t come at the expense of fresh, flavorful food. Diners have plenty of Mexican restaurant options in the area, and sacrificing quality could lead to lost customers. I urge you to revisit your food preparation practices and ensure you’re offering the delicious meals that El Charro was once known for.
Rama Krishnna
I had a stop over in Covington, and after a zealous local recommended me this place with passion, I went to try it.
Service was great, place looked very decent and the crowd chilled.
The chips and salsa were really on point, this happens to be my litmus test for any mexican restaurant. You got the salsa and chips right – we are talking.
I ordered Chicken dish and it came out perfectly – not too soggy, not too burnt, just the right amount of roast!
I am visiting this place again on my next trip.
… moreService was great, place looked very decent and the crowd chilled.
The chips and salsa were really on point, this happens to be my litmus test for any mexican restaurant. You got the salsa and chips right – we are talking.
I ordered Chicken dish and it came out perfectly – not too soggy, not too burnt, just the right amount of roast!
I am visiting this place again on my next trip.
W.F.B
Both locations have gone way done hill. They charging the same high prices & shorting the amount of food that they use to serve & shorting is a understatement. Smaller bowls of dip. We use to have left overs & we liked that for a nightly snack but now your lucky if you even get full. It’s a shame they use to be a really good resturant, but after our latest visit to this particular location we will not be going back This was one of the dinner plates without one bite taken out of it we scraped it all together & that’s all we got. Hey but on a good note the sweet tea was awesome
… moreJamie Robinson
I took my husband for the first time now he is hooked on the tacos. Food was hot and wait was very short. Staff is always polite and kind. One of my favorite restaurants.
… moreKathryn Ozburn
I love El Charro, I’ve gone to this location and the newer one off of Martin Luther King. Plenty of times. The food is always good. The service is amazing. And the people are really nice. This is an older location, it’s almost always ready to go, the newer location off of Martin Luther King can get super busy because of that road. I prefer this one because it’s a little bit more laid-back. It’s in the shopping center with Ross. So it’s easy to get out of.
… moreDave Roberts
Natasha is the best waitress ever. She is always so fun. Makes our dining experience wonderful. Will always ask for her when we arrive.
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