El Charrito Mexican Grill, a family-owned gem located in Portage, IN, showcases the warmth of authentic Mexican cuisine. With its casual and cozy atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot for solo diners, families, and groups alike, offering everything from sizzling fajitas to delightful desserts. The restaurant prides itself on exceptional service, exemplified by staff like Faith, who ensures that every visit is memorable. Guests rave about great food at unbeatable prices, particularly during Taco Wednesdays. With a comprehensive drink menu, including an impressive selection of beers and cocktails, El Charrito invites everyone to enjoy a vibrant dining experience rooted in tradition and flavor.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For El Charrito Mexican Grill
Shawna
Apr 12,2025
Food is super yummy! The servers are top tier and have good attitudes. They give you good selection ls on drinks and food. Love this place. Cute family owned establishment with a wonderful atmosphere.
Jeremy LeCounte
Apr 6,2025
I've been eating here for almost two years now and it never disappoints. The service and food is always top notch. Mexican owned and operated with the most authentic Mexican cuisine I've had in the area. Highly recommended.
Liz
Mar 30,2025
WOW first of all Faith is PHENOMENAL!! Amazing customer service, funny, fast, all around 10/10. We will come back because of he alone! Food was great and the dessert was out of this world !! Great atmosphere!
Carolynn Sinks
Feb 27,2025
Wow! Absolutely delicious!! So from start to finish we had amazing experience. One, they have specials i think everyday. It was two dollar tacos on Wednesday. I got grilled chicken(2.50), chorizo, steak, and carnita tacos and they were yummy. Especially with their queso that was fire. Two, our waitress Faith was amazing! She became our new bff because she was so nice and was fast and efficient. She also suggested stuff to us but wasn't pushy about it either. Third, the margarita!!! Yummy! We got a pineapple margarita and we added a little coconut to it and it had chunks of pineapple so even when we finished the drink we still got a treat at the end haha. Plus we got the large margarita and we felt good when we were done haha. We will see you on a Friday Faith for those margarita flights you were talking about!
ashly irizarry
Feb 26,2025
Great prices and great taste. cant beat taco wednesday 2 dollar tacos. And 3 toastada thursday.
T W
Feb 3,2025
The food is AMAZING here! Get the quesabirria special and you will not be disappointed! Also, the Oreo cheesecake is to die for! By the way, when you go, ask for ANGEL she’s the best and the sweetest. The environment is nice, not too loud and everyone is friendly.
Melissa Hudson (MelSue Hudsie)
Jan 20,2025
I decided to stop in for dinner Wednesday after never being here. I got fajitas and they were pretty good but my waitress i believe her name was Shay was absolutely top tier and the main reason i will be returning to this place. She was respectful, sweet and very attentive. I wish I could get the service shay provided at every restaurant I go too. Props to her for making my dining experience absolutely amazing.
Sean Spriggs
Jan 4,2025
The wife and I wanted to try a different Mexican restaurant and I’ve found my favorite this far. My wife got the chicken fluatas which were very delicious and I got the arroz con pollo as recommended by the server and I was very very pleased and to top it off we got the queso dip with taco meat added into it!!! Very very good and I can’t wait to come back for another taste!!
Reviews For El Charrito Mexican Grill