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Charro Steak North at Casas Adobes now soft open [PHOTOS]

Carne Asada and El Tower Del Rey at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Charro Steak North at Casas Adobes now soft open [PHOTOS]

Aug 8, 20252 min read

Charro Steak North, in the Casas Adobes Plaza at at 7109 N. Oracle Rd., soft opened its doors. Reservations are strongly encouraged. The grand opening is tentatively scheduled for next week.

The new spot features most of the same favorites from the menu at the original downtown restaurant. They hosted a media event on Thursday; here’s what we captured.

Interior and bar at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Interior and bar at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Interior at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Charros on the Storm cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Charros on the Storm cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Charros on the Storm cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Charros on the Storm cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Carajillo cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Carajillo cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Pom Patrón cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Pom Patrón cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Viva Rosa cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Viva Rosa cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Espresso Martini cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Espresso Martini cocktail at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Prickly Pear Albondigas at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Prickly Pear Albondigas at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Lobster Queso Fundido at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Lobster Queso Fundido at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Ahi Ceviche at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Ahi Ceviche at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Chef Gary Hickey preparing Chiles al Fuego at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Chef Gary Hickey preparing Chiles al Fuego at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Chiles al Fuego at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Chiles al Fuego at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Tableside Guacamole preparation at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Tableside Guacamole preparation at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Charro Escargot at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Charro Escargot at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Fresh Oysters Billy Dunn Style at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Fresh Oysters Billy Dunn Style at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Carne Asada and El Tower Del Rey at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Carne Asada and El Tower Del Rey at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Corn tortillas at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Corn tortillas at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Also worth noting: Charro Steak brought on chef Roderick LeDesma to join the team.

Roderick LeDesma at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Roderick LeDesma at Charro Steak North (Photo by Jackie Tran)

For more information, visit sicharro.com. Keep up with Charro Steak on Instagram.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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