El Charro

I cannot say enough about this restaurant and the experience I had! El Charro Mexican Food and Cantina was recommended to me when I called several nearby restaurants to inquire about handling a large party. I was looking for a place to host a family luncheon/celebration of life for about 25 people. I do not live in CA, so trying to plan an event at a restaurant sight-unseen made me nervous. Celia, the second person I spoke to at this restaurant, also provided excellent customer service all of which put me at ease: she answered all my questions, described the private room's setting and ambiance (it had recently undergone renovations and could accommodate my party size), made great suggestions for food, and detailed cost options. I later spoke to the owner, who was also incredibly helpful and customer service-oriented. My party grew in size, but he assured me that this was no problem. I ordered from the catering menu: Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Pork Carnitas, Cheese Enchiladas, and a House salad. The restaurant served rice, beans, and warm, flour or corn tortillas. The menu was flexible enough to tailor some of what I ordered to my family's wants (like beef AND chicken in the fajitas). When we arrived, Jose, our dedicated server, was super attentive, patient, friendly, helpful, and respectful. We were served chips and salsa, and then hot quesadillas and nachos, all before the main course. Jose took all our drink orders and served us promptly, making it all look effortless! The food was hot, delicious, authentic, and visually appealing. The room was decorated with Dia De Los Muertos-themed decorations, which my family loves. Two stunningly beautiful murals on the walls in the private room made our photos look like we were vacationing in Mexico. Although we were there for a somewhat somber occasion, we are exceedingly happy with how our gathering turned out, thanks to everyone at El Charro Mexican Food and Cantina. Make them your next visit when you are in Livermore, CA!

Ong the new look is fire! Old menu still awesome but new menu is pretty and yummy!!! Love the people there !!!! New bar is special and fun as I enjoyed the only place in town to drink a grrreat Margarita or 2 or 3?!!!!! Yeah El Charro!!!!

Best guac and tastiest margarita’s in towns. Jose was our server and he was very attentive and made the best recommendations. The food is also very delicious! 😋

I have been coming to El Charro for over 15 years now and the food and the service just get better and better!! My favorite is the Enchiladas Suizas and they have by far the best Margaritas!! Food is always Hot and delicious and served with a smile!! We moved away but still not found a place like El Charro!! They are one in a million and can’t wait to go visit soon and have my favorite Dinner and Cocktail!!

If you want some real Mexican quality food this is the place to go! Best tacos and enchiladas in town! The place just got remodeled so check out the new area! Our friendly waitress Jose is doing a great job here !! Keep up the good work man!

We have been going to El charro for many years when they were first the taqueria across from the donut wheel. When I first tasted their enchiladas with red sauce, I flipped out felt like I was going to Grandma's for dinner. One of my most favorite meals is their shrimp fajitas. Recently I tried their chile verde which was unbelievably good. You must have the homemade corn tortillas with it. Don't forget to try the bean dip with the red enchilada sauce on it. If you haven't been there recently, they redesigned the entire restaurant from the front door on in. The murals add so much atmosphere with their backlighting on every major wall in the restaurant. I've just begun to explore their new menu which has a lot of favorites from before and new dishes that are amazing.

Our server Jose was very hospitable. The food was delicious. I had camarones à la diabla, one of the best I’ve had!

Incredible food, incredible service, incredible vibes. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and clearly made with high-quality ingredients and care. One of those places you immediately want to tell your friends about. A must-visit for anyone who loves real Mexican food. If you’re even thinking about coming here, stop thinking and go. I’ll be back again and again. 🌶️🔥

Absolutely fantastic food and ambiance. It truly reminds us of the authentic dishes we enjoy in Mexico. The owners are first-class—welcoming, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to their customers. Our most recent dinner was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was excellent, the ambiance inviting, and the service outstanding. It’s the perfect spot for lunch or dinner before or after catching a movie across the street.

Dined in for a best friends wedding dinner and it was amazing. Great service from the waiter for such a large party. He was attentive and kind to the entire table. The combo plate with green chicken enchilada and chile relleno was spicy but not too spicy and full of flavor. The chile relleno sauce was a good combo of cheese and sauce. We will be back soon!

celebrated my son‘s wedding reception there ,the food was fabulous with a variety of delicious options, the service was wonderful. The appetizers were to die for ,the bacon wrapped shrimp were delicious. The guacamole was wonderful and all of the drinks from the bar were fabulous. Highly recommend this. It has comfortable seating and a wonderful atmosphere .thank you so much for the fabulous service with 30+ guests .everybody was pleased you guys rock.everyone raved about their tasty authentic entrees.

José did a great job taking care of our group of 34 people. You can tell he loves what he does as he was always making sure that our needs were being met. The food had a home made taste and presented like a high end restaurant. Thanks Jose for treating us like family!❤️

Jorge Emci

If you want some real Mexican quality food this is the place to go! Best tacos and enchiladas in town! The place just got remodeled so check out the new area! Our friendly waitress Jose is doing a great job here !! Keep up the good work man!

Zulien Morales

Best guac and tastiest margarita’s in towns. Jose was our server and he was very attentive and made the best recommendations. The food is also very delicious! 😋

Edgar Perez

Absolutely fantastic food and ambiance. It truly reminds us of the authentic dishes we enjoy in Mexico. The owners are first-class—welcoming, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to their customers. Our most recent dinner was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was excellent, the ambiance inviting, and the service outstanding. It’s the perfect spot for lunch or dinner before or after catching a movie across the street.

Tiffany Swiatlo

Incredible food, incredible service, incredible vibes. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and clearly made with high-quality ingredients and care. One of those places you immediately want to tell your friends about. A must-visit for anyone who loves real Mexican food. If you’re even thinking about coming here, stop thinking and go. I’ll be back again and again. 🌶️🔥

Brenda Hernandez

Ong the new look is fire! Old menu still awesome but new menu is pretty and yummy!!! Love the people there !!!! New bar is special and fun as I enjoyed the only place in town to drink a grrreat Margarita or 2 or 3?!!!!! Yeah El Charro!!!!

Jeffrey Hernandez

We have been going to El charro for many years when they were first the taqueria across from the donut wheel. When I first tasted their enchiladas with red sauce, I flipped out felt like I was going to Grandma's for dinner. One of my most favorite meals is their shrimp fajitas. Recently I tried their chile verde which was unbelievably good. You must have the homemade corn tortillas with it. Don't forget to try the bean dip with the red enchilada sauce on it. If you haven't been there recently, they redesigned the entire restaurant from the front door on in. The murals add so much atmosphere with their backlighting on every major wall in the restaurant. I've just begun to explore their new menu which has a lot of favorites from before and new dishes that are amazing.

Dustin Hernandez

I’ve eaten here since they were across from donut wheel and always loved the food, the new dishes live up to what they’ve always delivered and the new atmosphere is amazing!

Eric Jackson

Dined in for a best friends wedding dinner and it was amazing. Great service from the waiter for such a large party. He was attentive and kind to the entire table. The combo plate with green chicken enchilada and chile relleno was spicy but not too spicy and full of flavor. The chile relleno sauce was a good combo of cheese and sauce. We will be back soon!

colleen martinez

celebrated my son‘s wedding reception there ,the food was fabulous with a variety of delicious options, the service was wonderful. The appetizers were to die for ,the bacon wrapped shrimp were delicious. The guacamole was wonderful and all of the drinks from the bar were fabulous. Highly recommend this. It has comfortable seating and a wonderful atmosphere .thank you so much for the fabulous service with 30+ guests .everybody was pleased you guys rock.everyone raved about their tasty authentic entrees.

Michele White

I cannot say enough about this restaurant and the experience I had! El Charro Mexican Food and Cantina was recommended to me when I called several nearby restaurants to inquire about handling a large party. I was looking for a place to host a family luncheon/celebration of life for about 25 people. I do not live in CA, so trying to plan an event at a restaurant sight-unseen made me nervous. Celia, the second person I spoke to at this restaurant, also provided excellent customer service all of which put me at ease: she answered all my questions, described the private room's setting and ambiance (it had recently undergone renovations and could accommodate my party size), made great suggestions for food, and detailed cost options. I later spoke to the owner, who was also incredibly helpful and customer service-oriented. My party grew in size, but he assured me that this was no problem. I ordered from the catering menu: Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Pork Carnitas, Cheese Enchiladas, and a House salad. The restaurant served rice, beans, and warm, flour or corn tortillas. The menu was flexible enough to tailor some of what I ordered to my family's wants (like beef AND chicken in the fajitas). When we arrived, Jose, our dedicated server, was super attentive, patient, friendly, helpful, and respectful. We were served chips and salsa, and then hot quesadillas and nachos, all before the main course. Jose took all our drink orders and served us promptly, making it all look effortless! The food was hot, delicious, authentic, and visually appealing. The room was decorated with Dia De Los Muertos-themed decorations, which my family loves. Two stunningly beautiful murals on the walls in the private room made our photos look like we were vacationing in Mexico. Although we were there for a somewhat somber occasion, we are exceedingly happy with how our gathering turned out, thanks to everyone at El Charro Mexican Food and Cantina. Make them your next visit when you are in Livermore, CA!

Kelsey Thompson

El Charro has a new look and a new menu and OH MY GOSH 10/10!!! The new look is so upscale and such a vibe. They have pops of turquoise, new artwork, fresh paint... everything is bright and open and beautiful. New glasses, new plates, new presentation of the food - everything is great. The menu has a lot of the same favorites and some delicious new choices - including fresh chicharrones which were YUM. José was our fantastic server - very attentive and polite and he recommended the chicharrones, which were great. Couldn't ask for better service. So stoked for these new changes! We were fans before and even more so now!

Good quality food at fair prices for the area.

First time at this place on the evening of 2/28/26. Great atmosphere and good indoor and outdoor vibes here. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The front counter staff was very welcoming and seated us right away. I really like this place and definitely will return. Food was VERY good just beware the fish tacos are on the spicy side so if you don’t like spice you may not want those. The enchiladas are AWESOME and bursting with flavor. The rice and beans has a very good flavor also. Only issue we had was on the drink side. The Arnold Palmer didn’t have the Palmer part lol. It wasn’t sweet at all and come to find out the attempted lemonade mix wasn’t good. We was told sweet and sour mix was used in the lemonade and that caused the bitterness. It’s not a deal breaker but you’d think a simple sweet lemonade with unsweetened tea would be like clockwork for an eatery with the Arnold Palmer on the menu. Overall a good experience.

Greg Roderick

Good quality food at fair prices for the area.

Natalia Carrasco

Ordered take out. A “pitcher” of margaritas is definitely not worth it. Save your money and just make your own at home.

Interesting place, I did order a carne asada torta and guacamole for the table. The positives, I believe the salsa for the chips is very good and the best part, it is free. The torta was a good size portion, however I feel that the portion of bread compared to the meat is a bit off, I would prefer less bread and more meat, I think the jalapeño and the fresh avocado was a good complement in the torta. The 11 dollars 1/2 cup guacamole was overpriced and bland, the art of making guacamole is not only mashed avocado, needs spices and love. Don bother asking for the specials, 20 dollars tamale is not what I call special.

MARCO PEREZ

Interesting place, I did order a carne asada torta and guacamole for the table. The positives, I believe the salsa for the chips is very good and the best part, it is free. The torta was a good size portion, however I feel that the portion of bread compared to the meat is a bit off, I would prefer less bread and more meat, I think the jalapeño and the fresh avocado was a good complement in the torta. The 11 dollars 1/2 cup guacamole was overpriced and bland, the art of making guacamole is not only mashed avocado, needs spices and love. Don bother asking for the specials, 20 dollars tamale is not what I call special.

Rocio Javier

This was my first time eating at this restaurant, and I had high expectations for it. The place was very nice and had a good atmosphere. However, the hostess wasn’t friendly at all and just showed us to a table without saying a word. She was quick to serve us our drinks, but her attitude was not okay. Our server was very nice and professional, but we got our food more than 30 minutes later, even though the place wasn’t busy. They also messed up on my husband’s order (he ordered a burrito mojado and got a regular one), but we didn’t say anything because we knew it would take longer to remake. I don’t think I would come back to this place.