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Taqueria El Charrito

Restaurant Mexican restaurant Taco restaurant

👍👍 I've had only a few meals here....the torta campecha which is a regular for me....probably the best bet for your dollar....is about 11 bucks and is bomb!!! I tried the shrimp burrito last night and I loved it...I added my own sour cream at home but it was delicious non the less.....so far is been a... People often mention good, order, time, drive, area, wait, tacos, delicious, wrong, line,


Address

4295 N First St, Fresno, CA 93726

Contact

(559) 515-6414

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (526 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (16) order (12) time (10) drive (9) area (9) wait (8) tacos (8) delicious (7) wrong (7) line (6)
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  • 1/5 Caroline B. 1 year ago on Google
    This has to be the worse burrito I ever had. It was burnt, the potato’s were not cooked all the way. They left out the beans and it just taste awful..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raul G. 1 year ago on Google
    I've had only a few meals here....the torta campecha which is a regular for me....probably the best bet for your dollar....is about 11 bucks and is bomb!!! I tried the shrimp burrito last night and I loved it...I added my own sour cream at home but it was delicious non the less.....so far is been a ten out of ten for me.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DorthaJayne C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here was pretty good. The service was great, really nice, kind staff. Very clean restaurant. Also not a long wait time. Tacos were really freaking good, I just was not a fan of the asada fries. But other than that 4 stars! 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Christina A. 1 year ago on Google
    This place messed up my order. I ordered 1 combo and they gave me and charged me for 2. The beans tasted burned. The rice had no flavor and their lemons were dry. And on top of that I waited in line for 20 minutes when there were only 4 cars ahead of me in the drive thru. First and last time I go for lunch here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Diana R. 7 months ago on Google
    The food is really good. The only problem is that they do take long on making your order. On top of that they have always gotten my order wrong. I usually go through the drive thru. I'm not sure if it's the intercom and it needs an update. They are stingy with there green salsas. This is my personal experience from yesterday I went through the drive thru I order a number of two tacos rice and beans and asada burrito and two mini tacos. I received the bag and I looked inside the bag and I saw that they had given me two burritos and two mini tacos. I did not want to go back because I had already gotten out of the drive thru and there was a line to go back in it. I did not want to get off because I saw people walking in and I had already been waiting a while on my order so I didn't want to wait any longer. I called on the phone to let them know my order was wrong and I didn't want to go back because there was a line and people inside already and I didn't want to wait any longer. So the person I talked to on the phone said I would have to go back before 3 to get the order but I was already home. I wasn't going to go back. He told me that what he heard thru the inter com was two burritos and I told him no he had repeated back the number which I believe was a number 8 the two tacos rice and beans he didn't give us a receipt just the change back. I always go there but it gets irritating to always get the wrong order or missing items this is not the first time. Honestly yesterdays experience makes me not want to go back. So make sure you guys get the order repeated back and the right items.

  • 5/5 Brittany Juliet R. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is a Hidden Gem 😍💎 Hands down best Mexican food spot in town! They hook it up! We come here at least twice a week and everything tastes absolutely delicious 🤤 drive thru can take a min. because they don't make the food til you order it,so it's fresh every time! 🙌🏼

  • 1/5 Roy M. 5 months ago on Google
    Just came from this place on Ashlan and first drive-through was always trying to control the conversation. The lady was rude disrespectful and I haven’t even taste. The food. Guy only knows how that’s going to be, but it would make up for everything that she did if the foods good will see but the service sucked

  • 5/5 Hnia T. 5 months ago on Google
    Whoa! Ordered a bf and chili Verde wet burrito to eat..... It was amazing. The size of these monsters were hugeeee. I was amazed. Everything was GREAT! The red sauce was on FIRE!!!. I'm a picky eater but this place made it on go-to list. Try and you won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Jose A. R. 9 months ago on Google
    The food is far better than most places like this. Kitchen workers are always busy and never standing idle. The atmosphere is less desirable, eating there will be somewhat uncomfortable, no air conditioning. Clean restrooms. it's an old Taco Bell building in a strip mall with hardly any Tennant's the place was a busy area at one time , however with urban blight and neighborhood going down hill , stands to reason there are no shops in area. Local Supervisor and City council should work on reviving and cleaning up area. The area has great FWY 41 access, however the city or county hasn't invested in beautification. The area is known for Hookers, bad motels/hotels due to lower rates, lots not an area for families however some have no choice. I got off subject but this taqueria is a GEM in an area that you will pass and won't look twice due to mostly abandon strip malla

  • 5/5 Hereld S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the fish tacos. Lots of fish with no breading. Great with a little of their green salsa.

  • 4/5 Pedro Gabriel A. 1 year ago on Google
    Hole in the wall goodness, do not pass up on this! very friendly and family owned! Courtesy Chips and Salsa are fried fresh daily! Everything on the menu is fresh, tasty and delicious! Queso Birria is my absolute favorite and is my go to especially when I visit family here! Service time depends on how busy, if there is alot, it is well worth the wait! Your Tummy will appreciate you stopping by here!

  • 5/5 Kristy M. 1 year ago on Google
    I live their grilled veggie burrito. The place reminds me of old school with their decor. Food is really good.

  • 5/5 Ernie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding food! Great prices. I had the nachos, it was enough for two people to have multiple meals, and very tasty! I always feel like I'm getting my monies worth here.

  • 2/5 Tony 1 year ago on Google
    Foods good. Customer service is terrible. Older lady that takes orders is rude and has no customer service skills. Also my order was given to me wrong.

  • 5/5 Anthony J. 1 year ago on Google
    Menudo is delicious!! They also have another relocation on fruit and Clinton area! 🔥 This is my secret go to for menudo! Your review from the menudo expert! Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Hi T. 1 year ago on Google
    We drive from Clovis just to get the tacos!!! They are so good! I read the other comments and I'm confused.. Because they are so good. Yeah of course you have to wait... but that's everywhere. Hands down best tacos in Fresno! I've to places like 559 Tacos..This place beats them!! Thank you for making delicious food!!!

  • 5/5 88chough 1 year ago on Google
    Breakfast burritos are my go-to, so Ive tried my fair share of them from loads of different places. The Asada Breakfast Burrito here is one of the biggest I've ever had, and was loaded with meat. Delicious and a great value. Not in the area very often, but would definitely go back for this again.

  • 5/5 cristo 2 years ago on Google
    I had torta de lengua, divine. Bread was toasted like a panini with butter. My wife had the chicken salad and I ate most of that too. So good. There are no photos bc I inhaled it

  • 5/5 Chris H. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't know if they're under new ownership now.. I gave them a try for the 2nd time and I really liked the new cook or owners of this restaurant.. The food is much more tastier and authentic.

  • 1/5 Winifred B. 2 years ago on Google
    AWFUL ! THE SERVICE IS AWFUL! If I could give it ZERO stars I would. I've never been so disrespected in my customer service. No one was in line. The middle aged man was taking money then cooking. Not washing his hands. When I addressed it he said "that's how it is" and slammed the drive thru window in my face! Never will they get a penny of my money.

  • 4/5 Heather G. 1 year ago on Google
    Back to normal Wayyyyyyyy better! Food back on point, hasn’t been wrong in a long time! Wait time still long but now it’s worth it. ———————————————— Updating my review two months later. prices recently been raised around $2 on everything the food is not as good. The rice is always hard and either undercooked or mushy, my order is CONSTANTLY wrong or missing something, the asada is pretty much fat…. Food is good but the wait times can be HORRIBLE. Even when I’m the only one there and no cars In front of me it takes at least 15 min every single time. The longest I’ve waited in the drive through… 30 mins

  • 3/5 Janet F. 2 years ago on Google
    I liked their chilaquiles. They had a good flavor and amount of spice. I liked the queso cotija and sour cream. The beans were creamy and good. I did not like their flavored Mexican drinks. Their hoschata was very watery hardly flavored. I bought an additional water flavored Jamaica and that too was watery. Jamaica tasted old. I was disappointed with the Mexican flavored drinks. I spent too much money on those 2 drinks.

  • 4/5 Karin L. 2 years ago on Google
    Doesn't look promising from the outside, but the food is fantastic. Everything we've tried has been delicious. Generous portions. I'd definitely recommend.

  • 3/5 VS “Vintage s. 1 year ago on Google
    The drive thru line always takes about 10-15min per person. So if you are in a rush for food and there is a line you might have better luck elsewhere. If you decide to wait it out, food is usually hit or miss as their consistency in their meat portion is quite random and if you don't specify more then one plate when ordering tacos they will typically put them on one plate. Where they just layer the tortillas and toss the meat, cabbage, onion and cilantro toppings on top. Making it very difficult to discern one taco from the next. Don't get me wrong the food is typically good across the whole menu very authentic Mexican food but when you get a bad day and you get home excited to eat delicious Mexican food and it's a dud it's a little disappointing but the good days usually outweighs the bad. Worth the wait when it's a good day.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through

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