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Taqueria El Charro

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Taqueria El Charro
Dawn M Simmons 

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3801 Harrisburg Houston, TX 77003

713-229-9585 

 

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  • Breakfast, Tex-Mex
    Sun, Sat 7am-9pm, Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm
    $, $$
  • cash
    Casual
    Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
  • Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Accepted, Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

Simple atmosphere and authentic food are the keys to El Charro's popularity. Breakfast is the best time to visit, when you can sample a wide range of huevos dishes, served with salty refried beans and corn and flour tortillas. The best part, however, is the fresh orange juice, which waitresses squeeze right in front of you. For lunch or dinner, we love the chalupas with fresh avocado, and most regulars don't leave without tasting the steaming bowl of caldo.







  • 2006 | Best Taqueria

    El Charro's flagship location on Harrisburg is seconds away from the center of downtown, making it a popular destination for those in need of breakfast tacos. But what puts this full-service taqueria head and shoulders above the rest is an extensive menu that also includes barbacoa, lengua, fajitas, carne guisada, pork al pastor and chicken -- all hot off the grill and not getting soggy in a steam table. Get your choice of fillings in soft tacos, burritos, gorditas or tortas (sandwiches).... More »

  • 2000 | Best Orange Juice

    Well, hell. The alarm failed you again; the sun's already long up, importing sweat through the panes and overpowering the asthmatic window unit, and somehow -- hard to remember exactly -- you're hungover. Again. You can tell even before you rise from the pillows that actual food retention is not going to be an option for several hours at least, and even at that, not unless something substantially restorative happens between now and then. You need to put something good in your body and start... More »

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