Serving the Monterey County with fresh Mexican food for over 30 years
Do you love salsa as much as we do? Do you have a salsa preference for each of your favorite Mexican food dishes? Whether you could school us on your salsa- knowledge, or you are just beginning your salsa obsession, today’s blog is dedicated to one of the staples of all of the best Mexican food. If you are craving mouthwatering eats, instead of searching “best Mexican food near me,” come vis…Read More
It is rare that you meet someone who isn’t searching for “the best Mexican food near me” or who would turn up their nose at a fresh bowl of guacamole. It seems safe to say that everyone loves Mexican food. But why is it so popular? Why is it the food of choice for many happy hours, breakfasts of champions, and birthday dinners? Let’s unpack why Mexican food is so beloved by many in today…Read More
Welcome back to the El Charrito blog! Today, on our blog we are talking about breakfast burritos. Because what’s not to love about these delicious little bundles of flavor that start your day with a mouthwatering bang? We honestly can’t think of a better way to greet the day and here’s why. If you’re hungry, don’t wait. Visit our Salinas authentic Mexican restaurant — offering Monterey…Read More
We understand that in a place like Monterey, there are a lot of places you could eat. So, why eat at El Charrito? Today, we are going to give you five reasons why you should come eat with us. Salinas Institution for 30 Years El Charrito has been a Salinas institution for over 30 years. What began as a small grocery store of immigrants who refused to give up, soon turned into a restaurant specializ…Read More
Hello and welcome back to the El Charrito blog! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season and are excited to begin a new year. With the coming of a new year, comes the setting of New Year’s resolutions and refocusing on goals. If you are like many, you are probably setting some health goals to detox from holiday food and drinks and to start getting ready for summer. You are may be thinking…Read More
It’s finally the holiday season, and we at El Charrito are excited to get ready to celebrate. Just like in the states, Christmas is a big deal in Mexico, too. Today, on the El Charrito blog, we are going to talk about what you need to know about Mexican Christmas traditions and food. Don’t forget to come on in to El Charrito the next time you are hungry! We offer the best mexican food in the…Read More
Welcome back to the El Charrito blog! If you love Mexican food, you may be a bit appalled at the above title of our blog. Your first response to the question posed may be a loud resounding “no, Doritos are not Mexican food.” However, you could be mistaken and here’s why. “But Have You Had Dorilocos?” According to an article in the Washington Post, someone decided to take our favorite …Read More
Welcome back to the El Charrito blog! Our blog is your one-stop shop to learn everything about our favorite food — Mexican food. In our last post, we talked about guacamole and shared some fun facts about one of our favorite appetizers. We also recently talked about what makes Mexican food authentic. Today, we are going to discuss the subject of dessert and what sweets are the best finale to you…Read More
Welcome back to the El Charrito blog! We hope that you are enjoying your summer and are getting plenty of time out in the sun and eating delicious food. Be sure to come by our authentic Mexican restaurant in Monterey and grab a delicious burrito — we were just voted the best burrito in the county! Also be sure to enjoy a refreshing bowl of guacamole and an agua fresca. Summer and Mexican food go…Read More
Hello and welcome back to the El Charrito blog! On our blog, we are always talking about our favorite thing and that favorite thing is food. We at El Charrito are passionate about good food and have been for over the last 30 years. Our authentic Mexican restaurant has even won awards like Best Burrito by Monterey County Weekly. We are honored by this recognition and are proud to serve Monterey wit…Read More
