The Calle Once branch of Charcoal Grill, a more casual second location serving the same original-recipe nachos alongside grilled tacos and ribs.
Charcoal Grill on Calle Once is the more casual second Piedras Negras location of the restaurant tied to the original 1943 nacho recipe of Ignacio 'Nacho' Anaya, offering the same heritage dish in a less formal setting than the flagship Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas branch. The menu keeps the original nachos as the centerpiece, joined by tacos de arrachera and costillas BBQ, a slightly more casual, grill-and-street-food-leaning selection than the full steakhouse menu at the main location. This branch is priced at the more accessible $$ level, positioning it as the everyday version of the Charcoal Grill name for locals and visitors who want the historic nachos without the fine-dining pricing or formality of the original address. The dining room is simpler and more relaxed -- casual seating, no dress code, and a livelier, more come-as-you-are atmosphere suited to a quick lunch or casual dinner in Zona Centro. There is no reservation requirement here, reflecting the branch's positioning as a walk-in-friendly, everyday option. A listed phone number allows for calling ahead to confirm hours. Because both Piedras Negras locations serve the same original nacho recipe, visitors short on time can choose whichever branch is more convenient without missing the dish's core heritage appeal, while those wanting the fuller steakhouse experience should head to the Lázaro Cárdenas flagship instead.
Signature dishes
- Original nachos
- Tacos de arrachera
- Costillas BBQ
Good to know
- Known for
- Steakhouse, birthplace-of-nachos heritage; second Piedras Negras location
- Hours
- Daily 1PM-10PM
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Calle Once, Zona Centro, 26000 Piedras Negras, Coah., Mexico
28.6985, -100.5190 View on map
Highlights
- The same original 1943 nacho recipe as the flagship location, served more casually
- Tacos de arrachera and costillas BBQ alongside the historic nachos
- More accessible $$ pricing than the main Charcoal Grill location
- Casual, walk-in-friendly branch in Piedras Negras' Zona Centro
Tips for visiting
- Choose this branch over the flagship for a quicker, more casual, lower-priced version of the same original nachos
- No reservation is needed -- the branch is set up for walk-in dining
- Order costillas BBQ alongside the nachos for a fuller casual meal
- Call ahead using the listed phone number to confirm hours before visiting
Accessibility
The restaurant is a ground-floor, street-level space on Calle Once with level entry. Wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities are not confirmed and should be checked by calling ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the same nacho recipe as the other Charcoal Grill location?
Yes, both Piedras Negras branches serve the same original 1943 nacho recipe; this location is simply more casual and lower-priced.
Do I need a reservation?
No, reservations are not required at the Calle Once branch.
Which Charcoal Grill location should I choose?
Choose Calle Once for a quicker, casual, lower-priced meal, or the Lázaro Cárdenas flagship for a fuller steakhouse experience.