About El Charro

Let me introduce you to El Charro Restaurant, a Mexican restaurant that locals quietly recommend once they know you’re serious about good food, located at 1021 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904. When people talk about El Charro, they usually start with the vibe-it’s relaxed, welcoming, and unpretentious, the kind of place where you can walk in hungry and immediately feel like you picked the right spot. The menu leans heavily into comfort food while still giving you plenty of variety, which makes it easy to come back again and again without ordering the same thing twice. Whether you’re stopping in for dine-in, grabbing a quick takeaway, or ordering delivery on a busy night, El Charro keeps things simple and satisfying. The offerings cover all the bases, from classic Mexican plates to small plates that are perfect for sharing, and there’s a noticeable effort to include vegetarian options and lighter, healthier choices alongside the richer flavors. Drinks are part of the experience here too, with beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails that pair naturally with the food, plus coffee if you’re keeping things low-key. What really stands out is how well El Charro fits into different moments of the day-you can swing by for a quick bite, settle in for a casual meal with friends, or stop through later in the evening when late-night food sounds like the best idea you’ve had all day. It’s the kind of Mexican restaurant that doesn’t try to be flashy, but instead focuses on consistency, flavor, and a friendly atmosphere, making El Charro an easy recommendation for anyone exploring North Providence or looking for a dependable local spot that feels familiar from the first visit.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Serves local specialty

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Healthy options

+ Late-night food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 09:30 PM
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+1 401-722-0078

1021 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904, United States

Reviews

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OK…this is authentic, top notch. The first sign of a confident restaurateur is the table setup. There were no condiments or salt & pepper shakers on the table , but available if requested. There was an ample vegetarian section. Ness has the veggie tostada/burrito/quesadilla combo. Each was very good. We had the spinach/cheese with chips appetizer. It was as smooth as silk, not clumpy. I went with steak fajitas. I judge that one by “is it’s better than mine.” It was. We order an appetizer and two meals. We were served within ten minutes. Granted, we were there at 1:30, after the lunch rush. We’ll come back soon, for dinner. Highly recommended.

- Richard Brotbeck -

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Everything was great across the board. Service was extremely fast and the food was hot and fresh.

- Justin D'Abate -

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I went for lunch with my bf and had a absolute blast. Food was delicious, servers were fun and friendly, atmosphere was fun. Pitcher of margaritas was delicious. They were 42.00 but we'll worth it. Total bill for meal in pictures and pitcher was 81.00. I can't wait to go back

- Tina Rivard -

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The food here is good. They serve chips and salsa which i LOVED. I order the carne asada tacos which were very very dry. I won’t get those again. My husband ordered the San Fransisco quesadilla which was AMAZING! Also their refried beans are delicious. The service was great. But the place was very loud

- shauna lippe -

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Came to El Charro using my RI Food Fights Taco Passport and was not disappointed!! I called to order takeout and the person in the phone was so friendly and helpful, and when I went to pick up my order everyone inside seemed so happy, patrons and staff alike. I had the chicken and steak tacos and holy moly they were so good! They both came with a generous amount of meat and the flavors were incredible. I am so looking forward to returning to try many other menu items. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere, large bar area, plenty of seating, and a large parking lot. So happy to have found this place.

- Lindsay LeBoeuf -

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Love this place. Excellent food and nice environment

- María José Guevara Ortúzar -

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We stopped in for dinner and drinks on a Saturday night after a visit to Providence. The food was excellent! Started with chips and salsa, always a good indicator of what’s coming next! It was very good and was followed by a Burrito and a few tacos! Everything was fresh and full of flavor! Service was quick (we sat at a table in the bar) and the atmosphere was fun. Definitely worth a stop if you’re looking for good Mexican in the area. We will be going back at some point.

- Jason Bergeron -

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