Alma S.
1/7/2026
This place is a Salinas institution known for some really great food. My family & I have eaten a variety of flavorful burritos here throughout the years. It's our go to spot for breakfast...
El Charrito
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122 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
Like many immigrants who came to this country in hopes of opportunity and a better life, the Moncada's migrated to this country from Mexico in the early 60's with the same mentality and in pursuit of the of the American dream. Similar to many immigrants, our family had to work hard in order save money to be able to open a small business. The Moncada's had experience owning a small grocery store in Mexico, and at the time businesses were not catering to the Mexican community. So naturally, in 1981, they opened a small grocery store with a small deli counter that sold Teresa's (the matriarch of the family) recipes. After opening multiple grocery stores in the 1980's and 1990's, our family decided to shift their focus to what they do best which is selling easy to-go style food while using old Mexican cooking techniques.
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BloodyExpert R.
12/17/2025
This place reminds me of an upgraded Chipotle minus the indoor seating. That sucks that there wasn't any indoor dining but it was fine eating it in the truck. The lady making my burrito really...
Andrew S.
12/3/2025
Amazing burritos at an affordable price. If you saw my review from 2014, the burritos used to be about $3. Currently, burritos range from about $7 to $10, still very affordable for all homemade...
Tiffany C.
9/21/2025
El Charrito is a must-visit spot in Salinas for authentic Mexican food! This place is clearly a local favorite--the line often wraps around the corner of the building, but it moves quickly thanks...
Christopher G.
11/27/2025
The wife found this place as we were passing through Salinas. It's an easy stop if you are headed toward Santa Cruz (on 183). Parking was straight forward with spaces in the back. Inside was...
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