Scratch-made and hand-stretched flour tortillas. Farm-fresh produce from local growers. Sustainable business practices. A unique blend of tradition, authenticity and convenience. It’s all behind the dedicated following of El Charrito, serving delicious homestyle Mexican food to a close-knit community for four decades — winning over generations of fans who have discovered the original “craft burrito.”
Start with the flavor-packed, Michoacan-style carnitas, barbacoa, and pollo guisado. Or how about chile relleno, beef and potato taquitos, and El Charrito’s single most-popular dish — the famed chile verde. Enjoy it all wrapped inside those famous fresh-made, flour tortillas, or served in a bowl or as a torta. Using farm-fresh tomatillos, chiles and tomatoes, the cuisine reflects the legacy of 90-year-old family matriarch Teresa Moncada, born in Michoacán, Mexico — known as the “alma de Mexico” or the soul of Mexico. A Salinas institution since 1981, El Charrito began as small, neighborhood Mexican grocery stores, and has grown into a modern, multi-generational restaurant featuring sustainable practices such as biodegradable straws and forks, a composting program, along with a direct-to-consumer ordering app, a new outdoor patio for convenient, alfresco dining, and an easy in-and-out parking. Family-run since the beginning, El Charrito has seen many of its employees on the job for 30-plus years! The family also gives back to the community that has supported it over the years with a Philanthropy Program. Come in for a taste of El Charrito’s rich tradition and authenticity, or order from their convenient app or from their website at elcharrito.com. Become part of the experience!
