Welcome to El Charro at its new location in Walnut Creek, CA, where you will experience the great hospitality and some of the delicious Mexican food that El Charro has always been known for. We are excited to pay tribute to this classic restaurant and introduce you to a new era of El Charro. Some of what we do will be the same, much will be different… and it will all be delicious! The illustrious story of El Charro began in Lafayette, California, in 1947 when a determined Fidel “Frank” Garcia set out to provide a then-unique experience of Mexican-style cuisine with a Californian influence. Showcasing a devotion to authentic Mexican culture and incorporating the flair of the American spirit, El Charro was an influence on the culinary environment of the time. For nearly fifty years, El Charro’s reputation in the East Bay community continued to grow as more and more satisfied customers flocked to its dining tables.