El Charro Café
Established in 1922 by our beloved Tia Monica Flin, El Charro Café of Tucson, Arizona is The Nation’s Oldest Mexican Restaurant in continuous operation by the same family.
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The original El Charro, founded in 1922, is the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson; the original owner, Monica Flin, is said to have invented the chimichanga. The restaurant also claims the impressive title of oldest Mexican food restaurant in the country continually operated by the same family.
Appetizers
First Bowl of Chips & Salsa with our compliments. Additional Bowls 1.50 ea.
Lunch Specials
11:00 - 4:30 ~ Tuesday - Friday all specials served with Refried Beans & Rice and Choice of Iced Tea, Soda or Coffee
Mexican Specials
B. Flautas~~Two Rolled Tacos covered with Guacamole, Sour Cream Enchilada, Refried Beans and Rice
Chimichanga
Deep Fried, covered with your choice of Guacamole or Sour Cream. With both +1.00
Lighter Side
All Lighter Side plates served with a choice of Refried Beans or Rice. Add both for +2.49
For the Kids
Two Rolled or One Folded Taco, Refried Beans and Rice. Sonora Style additional 1.00
Sopas (Soups)
Large Bowl of Meatballs and Vegetables with Refried Beans or Rice and a Flour Tortilla
