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El Charro de San Francisco Mexican Restaurant

4.1617 reviews ·Opentil 10:30 tonight
I'm editing my first review because I have been having their steak, and it is excellent now, The meat quality has improved, I wonder if they have a new cook
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El Charro de San Francisco Mexican Restaurant — neighborhood mexican in Far South Side. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. The food tastes like it should, with no compromises. Tania Alt: "My wife and I frequent this place once a week and the food is authentic and incredible" [$$]

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Fast serviceNeighborhood institutionFamily runCozyOld schoolFamily friendly
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3655 E 106th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Far South Side
Today9AM-10:30PM
Sun–Sat9AM-10:30PM
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Review photo by Veronica Cervantez
Apr 2025

GREAT FOOD AND GOOD SERVICE.

Veronica Cervantez

Veronica Cervantez

56 reviews on Google

Review photo by A A R
May 2024

I didn’t even know this place existed until today, after all these years 🤔 …. I had the combination plate and it was delicious 😋 I will definitely be back with my family to try more of their menu….

A A R

A A R

246 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rachel Arias - Tripp III
Nov 2025

Good authentic Mexican food & friendly customer service. Would recommend.

Rachel Arias - Tripp III

Rachel Arias - Tripp III

633 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lisa Chambers
Aug 2025

Walked in said hello (at the counter/register).. not one but two of the servers (one male, one female) walked right past me and didn’t even asked if I needed assistance or much less say hello in return! Do better!

Lisa Chambers

Lisa Chambers

18 reviews on Google

Review photo by Carinna Hernandez
Feb 2025

Tried this place again and I should’ve learned my lesson $$$ they brought me used and half eaten pico de gallo🤢 overpriced and the food was very bad actually worst than then first time I went. I spent almost 100 dollars on 3 tacos a torta and some horrible hotdog floating carne en su jugo. I’ll cook at home for $100 bucks

Carinna Hernandez

Carinna Hernandez

67 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

My favorite taco Tuesday spot! Margaritas are bogo!

Jevieda Chaudhary

Jevieda Chaudhary

24 reviews on Google

May 2026

El pastor tacos...amazing!!!!!!!! 🍸 drinks amazing ...Tres leches cake 🎂 amazing everything amazing ...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Adam Cowan

Adam Cowan

44 reviews on Google

May 2026

Delicious

Lady T Boutique

Lady T Boutique

4 reviews on Google

Jan 2026

Best Tortas ever!

Lizbeth Rubio

Lizbeth Rubio

7 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

A little hole in the wall place The pollo gordita made me smile. Prices are good

Michael Hernandez

Michael Hernandez

116 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

Great atmosphere, service, and most importantly good food! Warm friendly staff. Affordable prices so it a winner for me.

Jesus Ronquillo

Jesus Ronquillo

138 reviews on Google

Sep 2025

Food was on point tasty and fresh and staff very professional, kind and friendly definitely a delicious spot where I found a great albondigas and chicken tacos 🌮.

Renee Pride

Renee Pride

217 reviews on Google

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