El Charrito,

122 West Market Street, Salinas, CA 93901

"A great place to stop in Salinas. No real seating, no public restroom. But great Mexican burritos or bowls. Reasonable. We got there at 11:30 and already a long line, for good reason."

"If you show up and see a line, don't panic it moves really fast, and the service is amazing. Soft tortillas and great flavor"

"Made a stop here during my pass thru 101 and saw how highly rated this place was so had to check it Out. Layout: The way how things are setup reminds me of Tacos El Gordo in Las Vegas except this one has 1 line but splits into 3 identical stations. Service: friendly staff and quick service, I was in and out in less than 10 minutes though that is with no line. Taste: I was a bit suspicious of the price for a burrito at first and turns out, I was correct since the burritos are small. 1 will satiate your hunger and 2 should be a good amount, as much as a commonly sized regular burrito but surprisingly, this was good! order 1 chicken and 1 beef burrito, both with guac and hot sauce. I really really enjoyed the soft tortilla! The chicken one though was white meat, not my preference but it was still moist enough meanwhile the beef was just plain ok, nothing to write home about. Overall, agree that it is better than your average spot but only worth a check out if in the area!"

"This establishment is truly exceptional, at least in my opinion. I came across it approximately six years ago, and it has become my go-to-spot whenever I’m in the vicinity. They specialize in takeout only. I highly suggest downloading their app for pre-ordering, especially if you prefer to avoid long lines. Their freshly made flour tortillas are authentic and homemade, a definite highlight worth trying."

"This place is a legend among locals and those who know the Salinas area. It started as a small neighborhood market selling produce, grocery goods, drinks, etc. It also had a small taqueria. Family owned for many years. The mother of the family can cook up delicious Mexican fare. The taqueria was so popular that it exceeded sales of everything else. Eventually the market was turned into food to go orders, and it has excelled. My favorite are the burritos. Carnitas are moist and seasoned all so well. Chilli Verde is spicy, as well as the costillas. They also had fajitas at one point, but no longer. Other meats include, chicken, chili Colorado, chicharon, al pastor, chili relleno, carne asada. The lunch crowd can be huge and a line out the door so be prepared for a wait. Try it I don't think you will be disappointed."