El Rancho Authentic Restaurant

Service left something to be desired and my wife said she saw some patrons eating chips from the baskets on the counter (yet to be served to future patrons). Hmm, not sanitary at all. We had to request water, which overall isn’t any big deal at all. However, I did ask for hot salsa (salsa served with chips is mild) yet the waitress continued to clean and do other chores. She didn’t bring the hot salsa until she brought our orders.
Food though was very good. I had a chile relleno and it was great. I asked for black beans and received what looked like refried black beans but man-​o-​man were they good. My wife had flatas, which only come in chicken, and she said they also were good. So all in all we thought the service was about 3-​star and the food about 5-​star. The margaritas were okay but I’ve definitely had better tasting. Overall we will be back.

El Rancho is what it says it is. Authentic. Great prices. Great food. I’ve been here several times and it’s a great haunt for a group of friends that want some yummy Mexican and strong, tasty, cheap margaritas in a casual environment! It’s not fancy, it’s a little run down, but it’s good enough for me and my friends to have a good time.
After a pedicure at Queen’s across the street (love Queen’s), a couple of my girlfriends and I found ourselves here enjoying our feast, enjoying our drinks and the great service. On a Monday night it’s not particularly ‘hoppin” which we liked. The waitress also recommended the pork taco with pineapple and we all agreed it was phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and add one to your entrée!
I had the combo fajitas, which never disappoint. One of my friends had the chicken mole (they were nice enough to bring a sample of the sauce before ordering as it was her first try) and my other friend had a trio of items. We were all very satisfied. Prices are low, quality is good (the guacamole was fresh and delicious). Portions are large. And again… those margaritas!
I’ve also hit up the taco truck behind here several times. I’m not sure if they are part of the restaurant, I assume they are, but I do love them! Great after a summer bike ride.

I’ve only tried the tacos from the taco truck but they were pretty good, with generous servings of toppings and onions on the side. I enjoyed the lengua (tongue) ones the best!

This was my first experience at El Rancho and I really wanted to like it. The salsa was tasty and I enjoyed my margarita, but that’s where the good time ended. My burrito came out a whole 5 mins before my fiancé’s chimichanga, so we sat across from each other awkwardly eyeing my food because we were both so hungry. When I finally cut into my chicken burrito, I thought they made a mistake. I’m used to chicken burritos containing shredded chicken, and this was cubes of questionable quality meat that I assumed was pork. After looking at the beautiful, shredded chicken in my fiancé’s chimichanga, I was convinced that I had received the wrong order. I asked our waiter and he informed me that it was, indeed, chicken.
I ate a couple of bites before declaring it inedible to my fiancé. He then was nice and switched plates with me, giving up his white meat chimichanga and suffering through the burrito. I think he was just trying to avoid watching me send back my food. He has this major problem with sending food back at a restaurant.
We are both waiting to see how his stomach handles that weird meat…

They have a full menu of authentic Mexican cuisine. I often pick up a large container of salsa To-​Go. I just can’t get over the cleanliness of their restaurant (or lack there of). In the summer months there are flys everywhere. Took our kid once and his high hair hadn’t been cleaned in ages. I won’t even get into the restrooms. Take pride in your restaurant and your business will thank you. 3.5 for their food. 1.5 for the atmosphere. 3 for service.

Love this place! Delicious, authentic Mexican food. Friendly service, generous portions, and low prices.
Seriously. Try this place!

Go straight for the taco truck in their parking lot! Best tacos al pastor north of the Mexican border.

I was pleasantly surprised coming from out of town. Very good food, I asked for something not on the menu and they didn’t bat an eye. Courteous, comfortable, not too noisy. Not an Abuelo’s or a Manuel’s by any means, but very good and I’ll go again when I am in town.

I had the mole enchiladas. I think this is the most authentic Mexican restaurant I’ve eaten at yet.

I love this place! Everything here is great! I love the steak fajitas, and the guacomole is the most amazing I’ve had anywhere! Not going to speculate here what they do to make it so amazing. I might accidentally give away a secret family recipe if I do! Sometimes, the TV’s are a bit loud, but that’s fine if you don’t mind professional wrestling. I’m not a fan of it, but it doesn’t bother me enough to lower my rating of this fantastic place. It helps it’s within walking distance of my home. Oh, and almost for got to mention that they make great margaritas!

decent mexican food and always seems to have some decent deal for lunch going. I dig the atmosphere as well. Will visit to try some of the salvadorian sometime