Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Delivery
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a separate plant based menu. Has multiple locations.
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7725 N Oracle Rd (at Magee), Oro Valley, Arizona, USA, 85704
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 12 Nov 2019 by Guest
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8 Reviews
First Review by aries1wa
blueberrybandit
Points +319
Helpful wait staff, good tamales - Edit
The waitress was helpful in answering questions about the menu. There is no longer a separate plant-based menu but the regular menu does label items as plant-based or vegetarian.
Read moreThey were out of the jackfruit taquitos but the plantbased tamales were great. The "frijoles charro" are the vegan beans, and the white rice is the vegan rice option.
Guest
Nancyjf
Points +32
Yummy Taquitos - Edit
I got the plant-based jackfruit Taquitos at El Charro and they were delicious. This was my first time eating here but I want to come back and try the hemp tamales. Very friendly staff.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good location, Good food
Cons: Rice and beans were okay
Guest
erinhope22
Points +16
Several vegan options for meals & sides - Edit
So many choices - vegan burritos, tacos, tamales
Read morePros: Vegan burrito was flavorful and filling, Side of cilantro lime rice was tasty , Side of vegan prepared pinto beans was good too!
Guest
bb8bekkah
Points +13
Manager tried to convince me that chicken stock is vegetarian - Edit
Just as a heads up to vegetarian friends out there....
Read moreDespite being labeled "vegetarian" (both in name and being coded with a "v" on their menu) the "vegetarian enchiladas" come with rice that is made with chicken stock. Additionally, the staff, including the manager, have an unclear understanding of what a vegetarian is. The manager tried to convince me that chicken broth was not made from animal.
I contacted the owner and, to his credit, he tried to remedy the situation. However, when I turned down his offer to a phone call, he requested that I "be human." I suppose he was afraid of nastygrams online, but I only want to make sure that people who care about what they eat are in the loop. Seems unfair otherwise. And, I hear they have wonderful food for omnivores.
Anyway, this is the second time this happened to me at El Charro and I've eaten their chicken based rice once before, having been told that it was vegetarian. I won't be going to any of their locations, including the new plant based one, Charro Vida, that just opened up on the NW side. I ate there once and loved it, but I just don't feel good about giving them my business anymore.
Pros: "vegan" menu
Cons: unclear on what vegetarians eat, chicken stock in rice, untrained wait staff
Guest
tschanz
Points +123
A great Tucson spot! - Edit
Always enjoy my experiences here. I definitely recommend the jalapeño avocado tacos! 4 stars just because they aren’t fully vegan. :)
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options, Great environment
Cons: Few options
Guest
Weswalker
Points +47
A Tucson Fave! - Edit
I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews on this place (as well as some other Tucson listings). This is a famous 100 year old restaurant that is wildly popular - yet has chosen to feature some very thoughtful vegan offerings. They are front and center on the menu and are delicious. We’re visiting from Chicago and really enjoyed the all vegan entrees and vegan stuffed mushrooms.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Fresh and delicious. , Chimichanga was invented here.
Cons: Downtown location is cooler.
Guest
BettinaHansen
Points +16
Excellent vegan options - Edit
Historic restaurant that has several vegan options on the menu! Tried the vegan burrito bowl which was fantastic! Great service, will definitely be back.
Read moreGuest
aries1wa
Points +41
Excellent vegan options - Edit
I love the new addition of the vegan options. The vegan quinoa tamale is delicious!
Read morePros: Multiple vegan options, Good value, Great staff
Cons: Tight seating, Not very wheelchair friendly
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