El Charrito

This is a real treat of a restaurant out here in Molalla. I would have to say this is one of the better Mexican restaurants I've had the privilege of experiencing. Highlights: All the meals were great, but it really does depend on what you order. They include beans with the chips and salsa, which I have to say, the beans were really good. I'd also have to say that their flan was absolutely fantastic. A little wet, but awesome flavor. The only negative; who ever the woman was that took our order, I was NOT impressed. She needs to give people a chance to finish their order before moving on and she needs to get the orders correct. The guys were all right there to help and fix the problems. Overall, it's worth the drive (I came from Tualatin) to have some awesome food.

Great restaurant. The food is very tasty and good portion size. The menu has a multitude of choices. I've never had a bad meal here.

This was our first time eating at this restaurant. The meal was excellent. Staff were friendly, attentive, but not intrusive. And, the wait time for the food was hardly long at all. We had a combo - shredded chicken enchilada and chalupa; it was served with refried beans and spanish rice. Delicious and not at all expensive. The next time we're in Molalla, I'm sure we'll go back!

I've been eating at this family-owned restaurant since I was a kid. The service is consistent, the food is great and the portions are good. Their menu is a bit large and can be overwhelming, but that's just an opinion, not a complaint.

I eat a lot of Mexican food but normally don't review them because I feel like they are all so similar that it's not worth the time. However, I do like reviewing the really good ones and the really bad ones. El Charrito is a really good one. The restaurant is small and old. It seemed slightly under-cared for at first but as I sat and watched I witnessed the staff cleaning meticulously the entire time I was there. The staff were polite, but non-intrusive. I didn't feel bothered nor did I feel like they needed to swing by more. Now for the food. Goodness gracious. It was simple and delicious. I ordered the Pollo a la Plancha. I'm a black beans not refried beans type of guy. I don't know what they did to their black beans but they were fantastic. The chicken breast was butterflied and grilled; so tasty and not dry. The chicken came with sauteed tomatoes and onions that were tasty and not greasy like most restaurants I've had similar dishes at. I asked for a fresh, sliced jalapeno which the maitre d brought me. It was nice and spicy. I ate every bite, which I don't normally do, and wish there would have been more even though my stomach didn't agree. Needless to say, I would definitely recommend El Charrito and I can't wait to go back.

They gave me all the chips and water I could have ever asked for. Best waiters hand down.

We enjoyed the salsa, beans, and horchata. The Enchiladas and mole sauce were good but I thought they put too much cheese on everything. Large portions, great service, and a very cute dining room.

The food here is pretty darn good. The flan was the best I've ever had. Drinks are very strong and delicious. The coffees are hard to find usually, so the fact that they had a selection on their menu meant a lot to me. I actually went 2 days in a row to not feel like a fatty, ordering everything I wanted in one visit. The chips, beans, and salsa off the bat is always a nice welcome. Highly recommend it. The Cadillac margaritas are .