El Charro Mexican Food is a casual counter-serve taqueria at 2175 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, one block from La Jolla Shores beach. Open daily 9am–8pm, El Charro stands by a simple promise: made-to-order Mexican food with meats that are never pre-grilled — and the Avenida location makes it the Shores' taco shop counterpart to Jose's CourtRoom, which serves margaritas and Mexican pub fare on Prospect Street in the Village. The menu covers burritos, tacos, nachos, and breakfast staples — with the carne asada burrito with guacamole, fish tacos, and California burrito earning the most devoted fans. A fresh salsa bar and an outdoor patio make it a natural post-kayak or post-beach stop. Generous portions, friendly counter service, and beachside pricing — and Baja seafood lovers who want ceviches and aguachile at a sit-down table drive to La Corriente La Jolla on Pearl Street.