El Charro Café Downtown

El Charro Café Downtown

El Charro Café, established in 1922, is the oldest Mexican restaurant in the United States continuously operated by the same family. Renowned for its authentic Sonoran and Tucson-style Mexican cuisine, it claims the invention of the chimichanga and offers dishes like carne seca that highlight regional culinary traditions. The restaurant combines rich historical heritage with consistently celebrated, flavorful food that has earned national acclaim.

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Mon-Fri 3PM - 6PM

Drink Specials

  • $2 Off Aperitivos
  • $2 Off Margaritas
  • $2 Off Draft Beer
  • $2 Off All Glasses of Wine - All Glasses
  • $2 Off Well Drinks

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Highlights

  • Oldest family-operated Mexican restaurant in the U.S. with over a century of history
  • Inventor of the chimichanga, a signature deep-fried burrito dish
  • Offers unique Sonoran Desert specialties like carne seca, relying on regional climate for authentic preparation

Important Details

  • Reservations accepted at multiple locations
  • Nationwide shipping available for select menu items
  • Multiple locations: Downtown Tucson, Oro Valley, and Ventana

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