El Charro Mexican Food
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About
El Charro Mexican Food — one of Lincoln Square's strongest mexican spots. Order the Steak Tacos. Flavors that haven't been adjusted for mass appeal. Well-priced, family-run. Cheryl Weisberg: "The service was exceptional from start to finish, and we were blown away by the quality of the food"
Experience Breakdown
Lina Lee
71 reviews
“I had two steak tacos to go and they were DELICIOUS, best asada tacos I’ve had in a long time with good flavor and nicely griddled”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Clean record
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
Specialties
- Steak Tacos
Location
2547 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
What 173+ diners say about El Charro Mexican Food
“Great atmosphere and food.”
Great atmosphere and food. They will be open today until 4:00 am. New years Eve.
Gildardo Romero
Dec 2025
“my girlfriend and i loved the food here.”
my girlfriend and i loved the food here! the horchata was so delicious and we loved our meals. the service was really lovely as well and the whole dinner was very affordable. so lucky to have this place in our neighborhood!
Bea Hawkins
Oct 2025
“super yummy n unique flavors!”
Jasmine Lutz
Aug 2025
“GREAT PRICES!! Came out (cause of TikTok) with my friend on a Tuesday and were treated to the...”
GREAT PRICES!! Came out (cause of TikTok) with my friend on a Tuesday and were treated to the delight of Taco Tuesday $1.99 Special and free table chips It was all soooooo goood we haven’t tasted food this authentic on the north side at such a good price in a long time. Everything was so good and it was so hard to stop ordering. My pambazo didn’t survive til a photo it was delicious. Had to order a quesabirria and my friend said it was amazing!! We’re definitely coming back again!! it was so quiet sitting in for a night with such a good special!
Gigi Mena
Jan 2025
“Quality, portion size, and taste are perfect.”
Quality, portion size, and taste are perfect! It's a little pricey, the place is small but you won't regret coming here.❤️🔥
Ashley
Aug 2024
“Delicious carne asada and al pastor tacos.”
Delicious carne asada and al pastor tacos! The horchata was great too
Martha Lazarski
Jul 2024
“The food here is GREAT.”
The food here is GREAT! Original Mexican flavor and great service! I was afraid I wouldn't stand pozole as it's always been extremely hot in other places, but here it was just perfect. Tacos were delicious too. Love coming here.
Jair Reina
Jun 2024
“The Quesabirria was outstanding.”
The Quesabirria was outstanding. Chips and salsa also very good. The salsa came out fresh and warm. The two sauces (red and green) were both really good. Both sauces kinda creamy and the green was an avocado sauce. I'll be back to try some other times for sure! Friendly man working there.
Tom
Apr 2024
“Great value! 2.50 tacos on Tuesdays and good deals on other weekdays. Yummy and complimentary chips...”
NSS
Apr 2024
“Really really delicious tacos.”
Really really delicious tacos. Can’t wait to go back to try more things!
Jacqueline Puschmann-Guth
Aug 2023
“The food was great.”
The food was great! Everything had so much flavor and was cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend this restaurant as it is very authentic. The service was great; the cashier/server was so sweet and made sure to check up on us whenever she could. Definitely will be going back. This restaurant reminds me of my home (Aguascalientes).
Samantha Oruiz
Jul 2023
“As an avid Mexican food eater, El Charro has one of the most delicious stuff.”
As an avid Mexican food eater, El Charro has one of the most delicious stuff. The waiting is definitely worth it
Kristian Marichi
Jul 2023
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