El Charro

Description:

• You'll recognize El Charro by its front windows: Whole chickens rotate slowly on the rotisserie in one while a woman makes tortillas in the other. This little place has been here since 1956 and looks it, with charred walls, a ceiling made of split logs, and giant piñatas hanging from the walls above the concrete floor. The simple fare consists of such dishes as half a roasted chicken with fries and tortillas, or carne asada (grilled marinated beef) with soup, guacamole, and tortillas. Kids are welcome; they'll think they're on a picnic. Wine and beer are served, and beer is cheaper than soda.

• © Frommer's 2013