El Charro Mexican Grill Waunakee

4.7 ( 845 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1336 Montondon Ave, Waunakee, WI 53597, United States
+1 608-850-9221

Located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, El Charro Mexican Grill has been winning hearts with its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service. Patrons rave about the attentive staff, especially servers like Julio and Gabriel, who deliver not just efficiency but a genuine friendliness that enhances the dining experience. The restaurant's happy hour, running from 3 to 5:30 PM, offers great food at impressive prices, making it a go-to spot for celebrations.

The menu is a delight for any lover of Mexican cuisine. Customers have praised dishes such as the steak and burrito fajitas, which provide generous portions perfect for sharing among friends or family. The Chori Pollo stands out, boasting juicy, flavorful chicken that has garnered high praise. Many have also enjoyed refreshing cocktails like the Cadillac margaritas and the tropical Coco Loco, both complemented by a fun tajin rim.

Notable mentions from guests include live Mariachi music, which adds to the lively ambiance, creating the perfect backdrop to a memorable meal. With its delicious offerings and welcoming vibe, El Charro Mexican Grill Waunakee is poised to be a staple for anyone looking to indulge in authentic Mexican flavors and warm hospitality.

Reviews For El Charro Mexican Grill Waunakee

Kevin Schiltz
Jun 26,2025
Julio and the people were great...very good food and the amount was unreal..great value..he was excellent and our order was perfect. We have allergies etc so it was not easy but they made it easy..highly recommend
Albis Rosario
Jun 12,2025
Gabriel was our waiter and was very attentive and friendly 5 stars! The food was amazing, and service was fast!
Alyssa Lewis
May 21,2025
Great food at low prices. We came at happy hour (3 to 5:30 pm) and got sat right away. Our waiter, Julio, checked on us multiple times and refilled our drinks at least three times. We were celebrating a birthday and Julio offered a shot, desert, and/or the staff to sing to us. We ordered the steak fajitas and the burrito fajitas, it fed four hungry adults. Live Mariachi band too.
Aaron Floyd
May 10,2025
Good food drinks, service, and prices! Visited on Thursday night and every seat was full. I didn't see anyone waiting all evening but also saw an empty table. Food was good, we had the Banderas Burrito and the Chicken tacos authentically made with cilantro and onions. We also had margaritas, the Cadillacs as well as a blended strawberry, and both of those were good as well! I'm sure we will visit again!
Mimi
Apr 23,2025
Love it! The food and drinks were perfectly and beautifully done! One of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve been to. The Chori Pollo features chicken breast that was so damn flavorful and juicy! I couldn’t believe it was breast. The salsa was amazing as well. The drink is Coco Loco, very tropical and so fun to drink with the tajin rim. The service was AMAZING! From beginning to end. I was very pleased. The server was so nice and humble. The food came out pretty fast and fresh. It’s not easy to have a dine-in experience where you actually like every element, from the service to every bite and sip you take. Just fantastic! I will definitely go back again! Keep up the great work!
Rutta Droege
Apr 12,2025
We’ve now officially have had our din in, take and delivery service and the food is still fantastic! My favorite is the Burrito Carne Asada - the steak is very flavorful and of course the cheese that goes with it amazing! I haven’t had anything that was spicy unfortunately and I love spicy. So I just have our own hot sauce that we use for an extra kick! A must try!
Meredith Tunison
Mar 22,2025
Really tasty tomatillo and queso blanco sauces on their enchiladas! Salsa is a good level of spice. Great service, too! Update June 2025 - this place is still great. The Burrito Bandera is my favorite. The patio is lovely, too!
Tri Vo
Mar 5,2025
Legit, might be the best food I've had in Madison. The fajita and tres leches were crazy crazy good, like, it changed my thoughts on the while cuisine. Absolutely great. Would recommend any day.

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