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Family Mexican restaurant in Yuma

A Yuma family restaurant built across generations.

Bring the family to El Charro Cafe at 601 W 8th St for Mexican comfort plates, a dedicated children’s menu, weekend menudo, and recipes shared across generations since 1949.

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enchiladas with beans and rice and margarita

601 W 8th St, Yuma, AZ 85364

A place at the table for everyone.

Start with chips and salsa, choose a comfort plate for yourself, and find something familiar on our children’s menu. For a meal at home, order pickup; for a bigger celebration, build a catering request with the trays your group likes.

Visit Tuesday–Friday, 11 AM–8 PM, or Saturday–Sunday, 10 AM–8 PM. We’re closed Mondays and don’t take reservations. For questions about your group or dietary needs, call (928) 783-9790 before visiting.

Inside El Charro Cafe’s Yuma dining room

For the kids

Current listed menu prices. Options and additions may change your total.

  • Gordo's Special

    $8.99

    Two rolled or one folded taco, refried beans, and rice

  • Pancho's Plate

    $8.99

    Tostada, rolled taco and rice

  • Little Tony

    $9.79

    Hamburger with steak fries

  • Inez Plate

    $8.99

    Grilled cheese, chips, or fries

  • Lola's Plate

    $8.99

    Two small quesadillas with a side of baby beans

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Before you visit

What makes El Charro Cafe a family Mexican restaurant in Yuma?

El Charro Cafe has welcomed Yuma families since 1949. Our 8th Street restaurant serves Mexican comfort plates and a dedicated children’s menu with tacos, quesadillas, grilled cheese, and a hamburger. Come for lunch or dinner, order pickup for home, or request trays for a family gathering. We don’t take reservations; call (928) 783-9790 about group timing or dietary questions before your visit.

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El Charro Cafe of Yuma
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October 15, 2026
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Founded

1949 by Tony and Lola Gutierrez

Best for

Family meals, takeout, celebrations, and catering

Address

601 W 8th St, Yuma, AZ 85364

A family table since 1949

Founded by Tony and Lola Gutierrez, El Charro is still a third-generation family-owned restaurant. Come for a sit-down lunch or dinner, or take a familiar meal home to your own table.

Comfort food for groups

Rolled tacos, burritos, enchiladas, menudo, margaritas, sides, and party trays give families options for everyday meals and larger gatherings.

Direct local next steps

Guests can call, get directions, browse the menu, order pickup, or plan catering without needing a reservation workflow.

Is El Charro Cafe family-owned?

Yes. El Charro Cafe is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Yuma that traces its story to Tony and Lola Gutierrez in 1949. The current restaurant at 601 W 8th St continues to serve local guests with Mexican and Sonoran Mexican comfort food, takeout, online ordering, and catering for family events.

What should families order at El Charro Cafe?

Adults can choose rolled taco dinners, burritos, enchiladas, and combination plates. The For the Kids menu includes Gordo’s Special with tacos, rice and beans; Pancho’s Plate with a tostada, rolled taco and rice; Little Tony with a hamburger and steak fries; Inez Plate with grilled cheese; and Lola’s Plate with two small quesadillas and baby beans. View the menu for current prices, choices and additions, or use catering trays for a larger gathering.

Does El Charro Cafe take reservations?

El Charro Cafe does not take reservations. Guests should check current hours, call the restaurant when timing matters, get directions to 601 W 8th St, or plan catering in advance for large groups and celebrations.

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