El Charro
El Charro is a Lexington, KY taco spot in the Pleasant Green Hill area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 5.0★ rating across 931 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Pleasant Green Hill, Lexington
- •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.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Charro serve?+
El Charro is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Charro located?+
El Charro is at 561 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508, USA, in the Pleasant Green Hill neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky.
Is El Charro good?+
El Charro has a 5.0★ average across 931 Google reviews — loved by locals by Lexington taco standards.
How expensive is El Charro?+
El Charro sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Lexington taquería.
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