• El Charro

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Lacto
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Beer/Wine
Mexican
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a separate plant based menu. Has multiple locations.


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13 Reviews

First Review by Ken-AnnieTodd

TheloniousG

Points +358

Vegan
04 Mar 2024

Reliably good meal

I had one hemp tamale, a side of beans and a small side of guacamole. Most can be ordered a la carte, but the menu doesn’t make that clear. Food was solidly good and menu clearly indicates what is vegan (although they say plant based instead). No separate vegan menu, but no big deal.

Pros: Menu very clear, Servers understand what is vegan, Good quality food

Cons: A la carte items available, not on menu

sophiefrenchfry

Points +1372

Vegan
28 Dec 2022

Delicious and so many options!

I went here with my family and everyone could find something to eat- vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores were all satisfied. The plant based jackfruit Taquitos were so good I had to go back for them a second time! This is my favorite place I’ve tried in Tucson.

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-20

eatingeggplant

Points +720

Vegan
13 May 2022

*can’t round up unfortunately*

I’m very confused.. The food here was not as rave worthy as the reviews on happy cow stated in my opinion. There was no flavor like you would typically see with Mexican cuisine. Like actually no seasoning whatsoever. A Very different take on the combination of ingredients… I just didn’t enjoy that. I respect uniqueness but with ingredients that are compatible. I didn’t feel some of these decisions made sense and weren’t what you would typically see at a Mexican restaurant. Wouldn’t recommend.

My favorite thing was probably the pinto beans and rice.

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-13

amalbaugh

Points +67

Mostly Veg
03 Dec 2021

Nice place

Lots of seating options. Outdoor seating was okay, but table was dirty so moved to another table. Had the vegan tamale stuffed mushrooms. Pretty tasty. Great service.

Maccabee

Points +178

Vegan
25 Jun 2021

Great Mexican Food!

There was a lot of vegan options and the options were really good! Service was really good and fast!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Multiple Locations, Decently priced

savetheginger

Points +88

Vegan
12 Oct 2020

Vegan menu

Good salsa, chips aren’t fresh or warmed- which I kind of expect in a nicer Mexican restaurant in Tucson. Guacamole was made table side but under salted. They added a chimichanga to the vegan menu- new from last time I went, meaning that they’re adding more vegan options over time. It was giant and tasty. Beans and rice sides were really good too. I liked their tamales when I had them last time.

Pros: Vegan menu, Good salsa , Tasty

Cons: Chips aren’t the best

TifK29

Points +445

Vegan
10 Oct 2020

Nopalito enchiladas!

We went to the El Charro downtown but I didn’t see that location on HC. The atmosphere is always great there. The table side guacamole was good and the Nopalito enchiladas were Fan-freaking-tastic!!!

Pros: Large OB / GF options, Patio seating, Location

sarahashleymc

Points +290

Vegan
14 Mar 2020

Incredible!

Knowledgeable staff, positive vegan experience and incredible food.

emerald_palacd

Points +42

Vegan
19 Sep 2019

Great vegan and gluten free options

I ate at El Charro two nights in a row while in Arizona. The first time my food was delivered from GrubHub. I had the vegan burrito with rice and beans. It was full of favor and the burrito had an abundance of vegetables. The rice and beans were fluffy and the guacamole was excellent. The next night I went to the restaurant with a large group about 1.5 hours from closing. The restaurant was booming and appeared to be kid friendly. We sat in a partial close off space in the back due to the large amount of people in our party. I ordered the vegetarian fajitas and a sangria. The fajitas were pipping hot and the flour tortillas were fresh. My only complaint is they only brought out two flour tortillas for the mass amount of vegetables that were given. My server gladly added additional tortilla in my to-go box. The menu featured several vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. I would definitely recommend this place is you are ever in Tucson.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Gluten free options , Friendly staff

seantoomey007

Points +16

Vegetarian
17 Aug 2019

Fabulous vegan enchiladas and tamales

Very flavorful with complex pepper taste. Great margaritas!

Jennybean

Points +73

Vegan
06 Sep 2017

Fun place

This place has great atmosphere... I wouldn't expect anything less from a restaurant that has been in business for 95 years! Yes, you will more than likely have to wait for a table, but the wait is made enjoyable at their next door bar where you can also help yourself to salsa and chips! The Vegan section of their menu has about 5 entree items. I enjoyed the enchiladas which came with a side of rice and beans. The staff here are very friendly and helpful.

mbosworth

Points +41

Vegan
03 Sep 2017

4 Vegan options on the menu!

They allowed me to try one of each vegan corn, Camote & Quinoa taco and a crispy avocado & jalapeño taco. They served pinto beans and rice on the side. It was lovely. Would go again. The service was great.

Ken-AnnieTodd

Points +54

Vegan
21 Aug 2017

Food is good but heavy

The food here is good but very heavy. Makes me wonder if butter or lard is mixed with vegan offerings.

Pros: Tasty food, good price, fun downtown location

Cons: Food is heavy, too much fat




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