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El Charolais

1805 W State Of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0929
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Ranked #8 of 183 restaurants in Johnson City
Price range: S$6 - S$19
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: Takeout
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Dining options: Takeout
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bbq4u
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38 reviews 38 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Trying to comprehend any average or bad review of this place. If you just order run of the mill tex-mex then that is what you get. To the guy that said he knows what cheap mexican food looks, smells and tastes like...yeah it is called Taco Bell. Order off the Mexican menu people!! The sad thing is most people really... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

I have eaten here a handful of times. It's food but nothing special. I went here originally because of the reviews and ratings online - however, it did not live up to my expectations. The ingredients did not seem fresh. It was the every day Mexican you get everywhere, nothing special and this last experience was even more forgettable than... More

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Gate City, Virginia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Very average, American-style Mexican fare. I have no idea how this is rated so highly in the Johnson City area.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

This is my favorite restaurant of all time. I was sad to leave JC because I wouldn't be able to enjoy this place any longer. The staff is great and the food is even better!! Must try: Pollo tapatio, carnitas tacos!! There is not a bad dish at this place.

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Knoxville, TN
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We visited Johnson City for a beer festival and had to stop by the grocery store. Since this was right next to it, and we were hungry we went in. This was a Friday night and the place was packed. They told us it would be a 15 minute wait and we ended up waiting 30. That's usually no big... More

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Long Island NY
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

only problem waiter had trouble with english but he was very attentive. food seemed very and tasty, with ample portions

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Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Personally, El Charolais (or El Kroger, as I hear it called given it's convenient location next to Kroger) is my favorite restaurant in town. The prices aren't bad at all, the service is good, and the food is fresh and excellent! My favorite thing about it is the amount of vegetarian options available are fantastic. I've eaten here several times... More

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Johnson City, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

This place has the best grilled shrimp around! Did not find one sour face in the place. All are friendly and the food is awesome and the place is CLEAN!

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner....very fresh tasting. The chips and salsa were well above par in quality, The monster margaritas were fantastic...maybe a little too good, I had two along with a beer and few shots of tequila so I was feeling fabulous when I was leaving!!

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Johnson City, Tennessee
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8 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

It has a good Americanized Mexican taste. Big menu. Daily specials. Clean and conveniently next to Kroger supermarket.

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