Best Cheap Eats
El Charrito
122 W. Market St., Salinas. (831) 424-9446
483 Calle Principal, Monterey. (831) 884-5143
98 General Stilwell Drive, 10. Marina. (831) 901-3617
Yes, there is still a place where you can get a meal – a homemade, satisfying and complete meal – for under $10. El Charrito is beloved for its unparalleled tortillas, pliable and buttery, but also because it’s a great value. Mix and match your choices of meat or veggies in a burrito or in a bowl, selecting from a breakfast or lunch menu. Or grab a small (but still satisfying) bite by choosing a pair of beef-and-potato taquitos, a meal for $6. This family-owned and -operated establishment has expanded to three locations because customers can’t get enough – and because they can afford to keep coming back, again and again.