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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4.51,601 reviews
Olivia P.
9/22/2025

Best burrito ever! I stop here off the 101 everytime I pass by. 10000/10! So fresh so flavorful good portions good price. I want to cry of happiness when eating here. If u don't eat here ur...

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Danelle S.
9/29/2025

We get a burrito every week after piano lessons. The chicken in sauce is simply delicious. It doesn't need any extra flavors or help as it stands out on its own! Not to mention the tortillas are...

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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...

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Ann T.
7/4/2025

On our way to Southern Cal we had to make a detour off I5 so that I could load up on the best chili verde burritos. Decided to venture outside of the norm and asked for added carnitas to be...

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Rebekah A.
2/3/2025

El Charrito isn't your typical taqueria. But trust me when they say they won't disappoint. We ordered carne asada burritos (next time I gotta get the chile verde) and four taquitos. The...

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