El Charrito
El Charrito is a Salinas, CA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 3,293 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Salinas, CA
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
Good to know
Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Charrito serve?+
El Charrito is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Charrito located?+
El Charrito is at 122 W Market St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA in Salinas, California.
Is El Charrito good?+
El Charrito has a 4.5★ average across 3,293 Google reviews — loved by locals by Salinas taco standards.
How expensive is El Charrito?+
El Charrito sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Salinas taquería.
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