Trivia

This is the first film of Charlie Sheen's career in which he is credited under his birth name, Carlos Estevez. He is humorously given an "introducing" credit.

This is the first time Mel Gibson has ever played the main antagonist.

Robert Rodriguez's eleventh collaboration with Danny Trejo.

During the fight between Machete (Danny Trejo) and Voz (Mel Gibson), the "William Wallace" sword from Braveheart (1995) can be seen behind Gibson.

The film was shot in 29 days.

Jesse James: The builder of the armored El Camino is seen, as a Secret Service Agent.