El Changarrito
Mexican · Presidio
About El Changarrito
Located in Presidio, El Changarrito is a local favorite, boasting a 4.7-star rating from 147 reviews. We offer a diverse menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including local specialties. Enjoy fast service with options for dine-in, takeout, or our convenient drive-through. We also provide ou...
Located in Presidio, El Changarrito is a local favorite, boasting a 4.7-star rating from 147 reviews. We offer a diverse menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including local specialties. Enjoy fast service with options for dine-in, takeout, or our convenient drive-through. We also provide outdoor seating for a pleasant dining experience. El Changarrito is committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair accessible parking and seating. We're open seven days a week, with extended hours on weekends. Join us Sunday 9AM-3PM, Monday through Friday 11AM-5PM, and Saturday 9AM-5PM.
What Customers Say About El Changarrito
El Changarrito is a highly-rated Mexican restaurant in Presidio, known for its delicious, homemade food, generous portions, and friendly service. Many reviewers highlight the tacos (especially asada and alambre), brisket taco platter, and Mexican rice. It's a popular stop for those visiting Big Bend.
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El Changarrito Presidio Reviews
Read through the Google review and decided to give this place a try. There is no menu, and the lady who greeted me first doesn't speak English. I am already loving this place, expecting some homemade delicious food. I ordered a brisket tortas and ask the 2nd lady who greeted me who speakes English for recommendations. She said something and I was like, sure! I didn't know whY I actually order when I ordered it. Turns out, the food were amazing!!!!!! The brisket tortas, the bread is buttery, not one of the soft ones I typically like but sooooooo flavorful. The texture of the bread is good too, but if you expected the soft one, that's not the kind, but still very delicious. The brisket is juicy and flavorful. Overall it is delicious. But ... The taco which I later found out, alambre taco plates, is super delicious!!! It is so flavorful with layers of complex flavors and texture. The Mexican rice is moist and season really well. Adding the sauce they provided, it is unforgettably delicious. I regret not to get more ... If I am ever in town again, will definitely come back!
My son and I stopped yesterday and enjoyed their amazing food. The enchiladas were incredible as well as the tacos. The horchata was the best we have ever had. The service was quick and friendly.
This place is a must-go. Homemade everything. Salsas, tortillas. Spicy red salsa worth the suffering. Meat tender and flavorful. Bit of a parking lot feel despite nice picnic tables.
The park ranger at Fort Leaton recomanded we try this place and said it was also dog friendly. This place is absolutely delicious, the customer service is great, the tacos, Jamaica and horchata were amazing. We definitely recomand El Changarrito to anyone that likes authentic Mexican food and it’s in the area. Our huskies also enjoyed resting here
We were driving through Presidio and saw this place and had to stop. We got the tacos al pastor and man were they phenomenal! So fresh and delish! Must try this place!
Excellent authentic Mexican food after a long day of hiking in Big Bend. I had the Chili Relleno with Carne Asada. My wife had the brisket taco plate. Add on two hibiscus teas and it made for a phenomenal lunch! This is now our go to stop when you leave the park.
Great food and service! Outdoor eating or drive through. I had the Plato de Asado and my wife had the Nachos Mexicanos con carne Asada.
Picnic tables under an awning so nothing fancy. The alambre burrito was filling and awesomely good! Red salsa was unusually tasty and spicy. I would eat lunch there once a week if I lived in Presidio. Two different local cop cars stopped for takeout during our lunch...always a sure sign of good food at reasonable prices.
Wife & I stopped here while passing through to Big Bend Ranch State Park & the NP. We got the vegetable burritos ($6.99 each + tax) & they were delicious, had a great taste. The horchata (about $4.25) was delish too.
Delicious food! The torta bread was from the local bakery. Everything was fresh and tasty! Service was very friendly!
Great road side stop in Presidio! The Mexican rice was great and the brisket tacos was fantastic! Just don’t forget to ring the bell if you’re looking for service. It’s open if it says it’s open.
Great food! Or should I say amazing food! Best Mexican food I have ever eaten and I have been to Mexico lol
The food was wonderfully amazing! You get so much food for the price!
Really good food, nice place and nice customer service
My son and I stopped yesterday and enjoyed their amazing food. The enchiladas were incredible as well as the tacos. The horchata was the best we have ever had. The service was quick and friendly.
This place is a must-go. Homemade everything. Salsas, tortillas. Spicy red salsa worth the suffering. Meat tender and flavorful. Bit of a parking lot feel despite nice picnic tables.
The park ranger at Fort Leaton recomanded we try this place and said it was also dog friendly. This place is absolutely delicious, the customer service is great, the tacos, Jamaica and horchata were amazing. We definitely recomand El Changarrito to anyone that likes authentic Mexican food and it’s in the area. Our huskies also enjoyed resting here
We were driving through Presidio and saw this place and had to stop. We got the tacos al pastor and man were they phenomenal! So fresh and delish! Must try this place!
Great food and service! Outdoor eating or drive through. I had the Plato de Asado and my wife had the Nachos Mexicanos con carne Asada.
Excellent authentic Mexican food after a long day of hiking in Big Bend. I had the Chili Relleno with Carne Asada. My wife had the brisket taco plate. Add on two hibiscus teas and it made for a phenomenal lunch! This is now our go to stop when you leave the park.
Delicious food! The torta bread was from the local bakery. Everything was fresh and tasty! Service was very friendly!
Picnic tables under an awning so nothing fancy. The alambre burrito was filling and awesomely good! Red salsa was unusually tasty and spicy. I would eat lunch there once a week if I lived in Presidio. Two different local cop cars stopped for takeout during our lunch...always a sure sign of good food at reasonable prices.
Wife & I stopped here while passing through to Big Bend Ranch State Park & the NP. We got the vegetable burritos ($6.99 each + tax) & they were delicious, had a great taste. The horchata (about $4.25) was delish too.
Great road side stop in Presidio! The Mexican rice was great and the brisket tacos was fantastic! Just don’t forget to ring the bell if you’re looking for service. It’s open if it says it’s open.
The food was wonderfully amazing! You get so much food for the price!
Great food! Or should I say amazing food! Best Mexican food I have ever eaten and I have been to Mexico lol
Really good food, nice place and nice customer service
We stopped here after a day in big bend and I cannot say enough great things. First, they were open! Presidio is a tough town to find open businesses and they were the only place in town. Second, the food was DELICIOUS. We get a lot of Tex Mex in Austin but this was so good and lots of food. The proprietor was so nice and made us feel like it was home! We had our two dogs with us and they have a great pet friendly patio. Thank you thank you for the best meal!
Excellent food! Stopped in our way to Big Bend State park and highly recommend folks make a pit stop here! Mexican rice was phenomenal! Shrimp tacos were incredible- best we’ve had. The green salsa was amazing- ask for extra! They could sell this stuff in store. Burritos are a great value due to size and flavor. Food took a little bit as do all good things in life so we recommend calling ahead. Don’t miss this spot- it’s incredible.
Wow amazing food!!!! Awesome portion!!! We ordered 2 Hawaiian burger, and 2 brisket taco platter and it was under 50$ big portion we had a hard time finishing it because it was alot of food!!!! Love the cook and the woman that takes your order! Love you guys God bless!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Excellent spot for lunch on a sunny day. I ordered the tacos - two alambre, two asada- and they were delicious. My husband ordered the asada nachos, and he loved them. Everything was homemade, and the guy working was super friendly and nice.
Couldn't have asked for a better meal on the way out of Big Bend Ranch!! I'd make the trip back -just- for the tacos! Alhambre and carne asada were both outstanding with the sauce and lime, good rice, good beans. The patio is cute and comfy and we had a nice chat with other diners. The guy at the counter was really nice and helpful with questions and tips about our trip too. Excellent all around, don't miss when you're in Presidio!
What a gem!!! Some of the absolutely best tacos and plates I've ever had. The owners were super accommodating, kind, friendly, and welcoming. I live in Houston and we're visiting Terlingua and drove into Presidio. The hour and a half drive from terlingua is absolutely worth it! Congrats to Pepe and his wife for 15 years of great food and service.
What a gem!!! Some of the absolutely best tacos and plates I've ever had. The owners were super accommodating, kind, friendly, and welcoming. I live in Houston and we're visiting Terlingua and drove into Presidio. The hour and a half drive from terlingua is absolutely worth it! Congrats to Pepe and his wife for 15 years of great food and service.
Couldn't have asked for a better meal on the way out of Big Bend Ranch!! I'd make the trip back -just- for the tacos! Alhambre and carne asada were both outstanding with the sauce and lime, good rice, good beans. The patio is cute and comfy and we had a nice chat with other diners. The guy at the counter was really nice and helpful with questions and tips about our trip too. Excellent all around, don't miss when you're in Presidio!
We stopped here after a day in big bend and I cannot say enough great things. First, they were open! Presidio is a tough town to find open businesses and they were the only place in town. Second, the food was DELICIOUS. We get a lot of Tex Mex in Austin but this was so good and lots of food. The proprietor was so nice and made us feel like it was home! We had our two dogs with us and they have a great pet friendly patio. Thank you thank you for the best meal!
Excellent spot for lunch on a sunny day. I ordered the tacos - two alambre, two asada- and they were delicious. My husband ordered the asada nachos, and he loved them. Everything was homemade, and the guy working was super friendly and nice.
Absolutely delicious food! It was perfect after a day of hiking. The staff was friendly and wonderful too! It had a little outdoor seating area which was perfect for us and the pup. Will definitely come back again!!!!!
Wow amazing food!!!! Awesome portion!!! We ordered 2 Hawaiian burger, and 2 brisket taco platter and it was under 50$ big portion we had a hard time finishing it because it was alot of food!!!! Love the cook and the woman that takes your order! Love you guys God bless!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Excellent food! Stopped in our way to Big Bend State park and highly recommend folks make a pit stop here! Mexican rice was phenomenal! Shrimp tacos were incredible- best we’ve had. The green salsa was amazing- ask for extra! They could sell this stuff in store. Burritos are a great value due to size and flavor. Food took a little bit as do all good things in life so we recommend calling ahead. Don’t miss this spot- it’s incredible.
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