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Mexican Restaurant$$$$
El Presidio, Tucson
"Their signature dish carne seca is amazingly flavorful and tender."(13 Tips)
"Really great Enchiladas Banderas."(3 Tips)
"The chicken carlotta salad is the best!!"(2 Tips)
"Try the red chile tamal and the scrambled eggs and green chile!"(7 Tips)
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Bender BenderOctober 14, 2015Excellent Mexican food. This is the place to experience if your in Tucson. Great food, Great waiters and Excellent and friendly service from the family. Perfecto
- Arthur MitchellOctober 16, 2014This place has money Mexican cuisine. Their signature dish carne seca is amazingly flavorful and tender. The tres leche...wow
Jon B.November 8, 2021The carne seca is as good as advertised. I got the combo #5: carne seca, Chile relleno and a enchilada; all were excellent.
ISC ChicagoNovember 16, 2024Carlotta鈥檚 Chicken Mole (natural chicken breast with chef鈥檚 mole sauce over a bed of arroz blanco & grilled vegetables, featuring calabacitas and frijoles charros)
- Melissa KerrFebruary 26, 2012Breakfast selections are hidden on the menu but worth finding and served all day. Try the red chile tamal and the scrambled eggs and green chile! Delicious!
Ben ConnerAugust 13, 2016Chilaquiles were excellent, the owner also dropped off a sample of the calbacitas which was a new thing for me, and it was great!
The food, the service, and the atmosphere are tops here every time. Love El Charro!
Megan ElizabethJanuary 11, 2020Omg everything is so good. Nachos were great, dessert was super good too.
Billy BachmanNovember 11, 2016A higher level of Mexican food. Was a great choice. Highly recommended if you're in the area.
Matheau MichalakDecember 23, 2013If you like beer, their exclusive brew, "1922 Amber Ale", is a must try!
Janna ZankichJanuary 22, 2013Oh El Charro, I ask for no sour cream on my tacos and you charge my co diner $1 for her sour cream ? Do I receive $1 off my lunch? Give a little amigos :)
joanhawk .February 27, 2016Don't trust your reservation. We were visiting went in two days ahead to reserve a special table to treat our hosts. We arrived early and the general manager had given our table away. No apology.
TinAugust 11, 2015I ordered their soft Fish tacos because I heard it was good. For me, it's okay and I'm not really amused. I guess their price is to much. But the Nachos are good.
Great food, and servers are lots of fun. Try the Carne Seca, & get tableside guacamole!
Paige MJune 18, 2011Tacostada with grilled chicken is fantastic! Very artful and neat arrangement of food on the plate as well.- WhiteDino .ComMarch 29, 2013WhiteDino.com says, great place to try carne seca or the famous fish taco's
Erik LaingFebruary 17, 2013Good quality, earnest service. Margarita and mixed drinks were weak. Food temp was spotty amongst our table. Fun atmosphere but BUSY! Try ot but don't expect a miracle.
Dean HopkinsSeptember 18, 2010If you're in the mood for Mexican go no further. The Barbacoa tacos are awesome. This place is popular so make a reservation.
- David AndersonMarch 11, 2018Our server was arrogant, the food seemed like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a LONG time. Nothing really positive to report other than them having a nice building. Can鈥檛 see going back.
This is the best location to take out of town guests. They will love it.
- Janna ZankichDecember 27, 2012Being a regular customer here, I am disappointed that they pulled the lunch menu today (Thurs) to cash in on holiday travelers. No bueno El Charro :(
Take some salsa home with you! Buy it in the gift shop...
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