El Charrito Caminante, Arlington, Virginia Restaurant Details

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Some of the best Mexican food I've had on the east coast! Cheap and delicious!

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My go-to, always-good taco spot is in Alexandria but I'm always up for finding new taco joints in the area. It's hard to come across really authentic places, so when I find one I hold on for dear life. Unfortunately El Charrito Caminante is not going to be one of those places.

It looks promising from a first glance. It has the markings of an authentic taco joint. Four stars and almost 400 reviews, inconspicuous hole in the wall, cash only, open kitchen. I ordered one goat and one pork taco, and I shared a frijoles (beans) pupusa with my boyfriend.

The goat taco was good. Tender meat and paired with the soft shell, cilantro (very heavy on cilantro), and onions. However, the pork taco was not good. Pork was too rough. It was like tearing through raw meat. The pupusa was very good, but after all - it is a thick, handmade corn tortilla filled with beans and served with marinated cabbage. Hard to go wrong with that. The marinated cabbage was really good.

Would I go out of my way for El Charrito? No, but if I'm ever in the neighborhood craving goat tacos and pupusas, I'd be happy to pop back in again.

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Been going here for years, a real hidden Arlington gem! Don't let the hole in the wall vibe scare you away, good quality and delicious taste is consistent, which is why I keep coming back!

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I stop every time I am in Arlington. Best cheap eat in the area.

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el charrito has the best tacos in northern virginia. i come to this establishment once a month(cash only)