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I can't say I'm sad but I am a little surprised.

I'm not surprised. Family had a huge falling out when the mom started losing it and evoked power of attorney. Really sad deal. I worked at that place for almost 7 years. Got a job as a busser there at age 14 and was a server by 16.

Just heard the news.

We went there every Friday night growing up and like Ice, I started as a busser at 14 and was waiting tables by 16. Worked there for 4 years and had Angel as my mentor. I'll miss it. Best margaritas in town.

Although not convenient to the Tyler lunch crowd, Taco El Conquistador (Angel's place) in Bullard and Gus'(Gus Ramirez's place) in Gresham are good substitutes.

It didn't surprise me, either, as they had lots of tax troubles and had suffered for years from less than stellar management, or so I've been told. Still, the actual fact is remnascent of a situation when you know a relative's time is limited but it is still a shock when they pass away. El Charro was an honest-to-goodness Tyler institution that will be missed by many (not to mention what it infers about our mortality). PS -- There will never, ever, no how no way, be a better avocado salad. It's impossible. Their Special sauce was top of the tree, too.

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Holy crap! I understood that post.

I loved their guacamole. Ever since I saw them shove a head of lettuce in to what looked like a snow come machine and mix it up I fell in love. Loved to mix their special sauce with the table dressing and guac. Man that will be missed!

Wait a minute! I never thought of mixing the special sauce, with table dressing and guacamole. I can taste it now...come back El Charro...Come Back!

i dont know about the guac but about everyone i ever served would mix the special sauce and the dressing. Man you didnt even wanna know what was in the dressing!!

I think I'm going to cry.

I'll miss the nachos and lenos special

Chicken fajita enchiladas w/ green and sourcream sauce wrapped in flour tortilla

Chicken Faj Lino with sourcream sauce

Chicken Fried Steak

Tony's tacos

..... Dammit!!!!!!!


I still remember what each plate had I worked there for so long

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Tell about the dressing. I thought it was just regular French dressing. But, like Moose Turd Pie, it was good. I can't imagine that it had icky ingredients.

Great, just great. Now i'm gonna crave their special sauce for the rest of my life. That stuff was amazing.

Don't forget the Mayo and egg

What's the recipe for the hot suace? I never got it

Seems like they tried to market their regular hot sauce several years ago; evidently it didn't fly. I can't but think someone with the pocket and business acumen could make good coin on the special sauce. Pace has noting on it so far as taste.

Anybody know where Kelly went?

Best waitress in town....

Kelly or Nelly?

Nelly and angel. The best!

The blonde gal at #1. She'd been there for a long time. Her last name escapes me.

Coulda' swore her name was Kelly, not Nelly, but my ears haven't heard well in a long time either.

no you are right Kelly was at number 1 and Nelly was at number 2 just wanted to make sure cuz they were confused may of times.

This thread made me hungry for Mexican food. Too bad there is no good Mexican food in Marshall.

I will miss el charro. Good times and memories were made there.

Looks like Gilbert's is re-opening in the space where Zaza's was near Fresh.

highly doubtful. I know they are trying to reopen number 1. Would be dumb for them to open up over there considering the history of number 1. Actually you know what it wouldnt surprise me anymore with the Management they have now. I wont be going there anymore. My money will go to Gus place from now on.

El Charro is going in that space.

Just got the scoop

Gilbert's El Charro can't be used but as of right now El Charro can be used but probably not for a long time if things go the way half of the family wants. This place is being opened up by a husband of the daughters and his friend. The reason they are opening it up where it is to take away from Gus new place. Gotta love family stuff eh? Anyways I rather go to Gus cuz I have met the guy trying to open the other place up and well... Nvm

Ahh. Had no clue there was so much drama. Think I've eaten there once.

My friend, however, is in mourning. She and her husband were there a couple of times per week.

someone just get me the damn hot sauce recipe.


i'm going through withdrawals!!!!!!!!!!!!!