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Cuisine<br />
LOS CHARROS<br />
By Dishy Diva<br />
My first visit to Los Charros<br />
was before the sign was up on the<br />
storefront. Thinking that since the<br />
restaurant had just opened and the<br />
sign was not even in place that Los Charros Tex Mex restaurant<br />
would not be very busy, oh contraire, the line was out the door. It<br />
appears that my party of three was not the only group in the area<br />
anticipating its opening.<br />
This was the first I heard of Los Charros but many people<br />
dinning there had been to one of the other five locations and were<br />
awaiting the opening of the sixth location in Little Elm. This family<br />
owned restaurant got its inspiration from Acapulco style fair with<br />
special attention to seasoning, colors and textures that the attracts<br />
the typical diner. Los Charros started with a dream and a small<br />
restaurant in Richardson with about five tables. Now besides the<br />
original establishment there are locations in Richardson, Plano,<br />
Wylie, Rowlett and the newest in Little Elm located in the Eldorado<br />
Crossing Shopping Center. After over a year of negotiating, the<br />
newest location opened its doors to the agreeably appointed décor of<br />
clean lines, dark woods, black seats and accent lighting of alabaster<br />
and cast iron fixtures.<br />
About a week after my original visit to Los Charros, I had<br />
guests in from out of town and we decided to lunch early to avoid<br />
the crowds. Arriving a little after 11:00 am, the place was jamming<br />
before noon. The friendly hostess escorted us to our table and soon<br />
after we sat down, the chips and salsa arrived and a server took our<br />
drink order. The salsa is homemade and layered with flavors. Hotter<br />
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salsa and green salsa is available upon request. We opted to order<br />
different items from the menu and sample from each other’s plate.<br />
This worked out nicely except for the fact that I am the type of<br />
dinner that is stuck on one item offered on the menu and order it<br />
every time I return. Now, I will not know what to do with myself<br />
during my next visit because every selection was divine.<br />
The Lobster Enchiladas ($12.50) are superb. These white<br />
corn tortilla enchiladas are two to a plate and stuffed with lobster,<br />
shrimp, and tiny-diced bell peppers smothered in a creamy lobster<br />
sauce. The flavors are distinctive and perfectly spiced. This entrée<br />
comes with traditional refried beans and rice. The rice is moist and<br />
lightly seasoned and large wedges of tomato and avocado garnish<br />
this delicious selection. We also ordered the Combination Fajitas<br />
($12.50) with beef and chicken. They arrived to our table with that<br />
lovely sizzling sound and aroma that you can only get from piping<br />
hot fajitas. The beef and chicken strips are moist and tender served<br />
with tasty tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice and<br />
beans. The do not miss item on the menu is Pechuga Con Hongos<br />
($11.95) which translates to chicken with mushrooms but it oh so<br />
much more! This selection is as festive to the eyes and nose as it is to<br />
the taste buds. Eye-popping colors and incredible textures will wow<br />
and delight you. The grilled chicken breast is plentiful and succulent<br />
topped with a mound of grilled mushrooms, onion and bell peppers<br />
in yellow, green and red. All of this is sautéed in garlic butter and<br />
limejuice and served with an avocado salad, rice and beans. For<br />
dessert, if you have any room left try the Flan ($3.95). It is a large<br />
enough serving to share and its creamy texture is a perfect ending to<br />
your meal. Wine, beer and Margaritas are available. We indulged<br />
and ordered a frozen Margarita ($5.50) served up in a frosty chilled<br />
mug and made with a nicely balanced homemade sweet and sour<br />
solution. My hat is off to the long time chef Enrique Hernandez for<br />
his excellent cooking and presentation. All of the staff was pleasant<br />
and our server was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about every<br />
item on the menu. He has a pleasant way to his service that makes<br />
you feel right at home.<br />
During our dining experience, I spoke with another guest who<br />
frequents Los Charros. “Pineda Enchiladas ($9.95) is my favorite<br />
menu item. The service is attentive and the food comes out fast.<br />
Los Charros is consistently good,” said Stacie of Little Elm.<br />
Los Charros offers lunch and dinner specials,<br />
a child’s menu and a Happy Hour from<br />
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. daily.
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