Opens today at 11:00am
Yuma's Best Mexican Restaurant
For over 77 years, El Charro Cafe has brought together an authentic Mexican experience with heartfelt hospitality in the heart of Yuma.
Menu & Atmosphere
Food, Drinks & Familia
Tacos, enchiladas, burritos, margaritas, and memories to share for generations.
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Our Roots
From 4th Avenue to 8th Street.
El Charro Cafe is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Yuma, Arizona, founded in 1949 by Tony and Lola Gutierrez and now serving guests at 601 W 8th St. The restaurant is known for Sonoran Mexican comfort food, handmade family recipes, rolled tacos, burritos, enchiladas, caterings, margaritas, and warm hospitality built across generations. What began on 4th Avenue grew into an 8th Street home where Yuma families still gather for lunch, dinner, takeout, celebrations, and familiar plates made with care. El Charro does not take reservations, but guests can call, get directions, order online, or plan catering for offices, parties, weddings, quinceaneras, and local events. The current family team continues the same tradition: fresh Mexican food, community pride, and a table that feels like Yuma.
Our story
Chosen by our community
Yuma’s favorite.
Our family’s honor.
Voted Yuma’s Best Mexican Food Restaurant every year since 2018.
To every guest who voted, brought their family, or made us part of a weekly tradition: gracias. We’ve been sharing our family recipes with Yuma since 1949, and we’re grateful to keep a place for you at our table.
Feed the office, the family, or the whole party.
From office lunches and family gatherings to weddings, quinceaneras, parties, and community celebrations, El Charro catering brings Yuma favorites to the table with taco trays, party platters, fresh sides, and authentic flavors guests already know. Call today and plan a party with a Mexican food spread that keeps a group fed without losing the warmth of a family meal.
Homemade Tortillas
Margaritas
Yuma Tradition
Warm Hospitality