Great little place, friendly service, BIG flavors! We were guests at El Perico and wondered why our host was taking us 20 miles way for Mexican chow. What, you can't find a decent place in IE? Too far but I forgot the distance after the meal. The guac came first. Didn't know they make it at table side. The cart look like she was bussing tables. It was delicious. Mrs. Yelper and I got their Molcajete. Big hit! Lots of choices and decently spicy. Spices at most places are WEAK. Here I would say 6 out of 10. We won't be back because of the distance but HIGHLY recommend. read more

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Came here last week for the first time ever. My fiancee and I came for a wedding planning meeting with our neighbors and we were blown away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small place but the ambiance is very welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were incredible and all provided amazing service and went above and beyond. The food was delicious. We all had a margarita and table side guacamole. We also had the molcajete which was amazing and delicious. We were hoping to try the flan or a dessert there however we were way too full after but next time we will try it. We are excited to come back and try more. read more

This location is right off the 210 freeway in a shopping center corner. Service was fast and the food was excellent. They have two locations one in upland and this location in Rancho . I enjoyed the large Perritos burrito that feed 2 people nicely read more

My Boy's and I tried this restaurant finally for the first time after living nearby for over a year now. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It did have a bit of an either musty smell or old smell when we walked in so I had to get over that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a dog dining inside, but I don't believe that was the smell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was some other type of smell, possibly mildew or just oldness. We were seated right away. It was still quite early when we went in. Our sweet waitress was Kimberly. She was very delightful. My boys ordered plain chicken tacos, and I ordered a combo with a chile relleno. When the food arrived, we noticed right away, the boys tacos were loaded with toppings and guacamole. I politely said to the server we ordered these tacos plain we will need to send these back. She looked very upset however I was assured by my sons that we ordered them plain. Our sweet little waitress came back by and said we are working on getting you your order correct and back out to you quickly. Once the food came, it was an abundance of food most definitely. My boys loved their entrée and I finally had a chile relleno the way it's supposed to be made. With the skin burnt off. So for that sole reason alone and Kimberly's warmth we will most definitely return. Another thing I would've liked to see was some refills for the table, but I understand it was starting to get busy in there. However, the boys and I get very thirsty when we eat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself was quite loud, but that's to be understood since it has a bar with it and soccer was on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, our experience was great. read more

El Perico Ranchero - We loved our food and always say a prayer over our meals - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Our favorite Mexican restaurant. The Camarones A La Plancha is incredible. Tampiquena is also great. Recommended!!

Tired of Christmas shopping and craving Mexican food and Margaritas? Get away from the bustle of VG and head up to 19th street to El Perico Ranchero in Rancho! The food here is always yummy and come out on hot plates! I always order the chicken enchilada and a taco and it's more than enough food with the beans and rice! I also recommend their table side guacamole! Highly recommend the Cadillac margarita less sweet! They make this consistently well at this location and the Upland location! Sooo Good! be careful it's so tasty that it sneaks up on you! All you need is a small trust me! They have other flavor too! Staff are always friendly and the ambiance is warm quiet and cozy! read more

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Service was first and quite amazing Jose took great care of me as I was moving around taking photos brought some samples to table to shoot after I told him I was gonna yelp review with these photos. The Drinks came second and hit the spot so delicious and Finally the Chicken Tortilla Soup was finale every flavor bursting with every bite . BEST TORTILLA SOUP EVER HAD. I will be back and all though I live in Orange County visiting for a real estate shoot up here in San Bernadino Ca I will make a trip just for this place again. So glad I chose this over yardhouse !!! If ever in San Bernadino u gotta come thru jose and crew will take care of ya. Gracias to the owner for hospitality and read more

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Food tasted great . good service .[[HIGHLIGHT]]kind of small inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely be back. they give complementary chips and salsa and they also give refills on that without a charge like some Mexican restaurants. read more

El Perico Ranchero - Cardne asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

stopped here on a whim and was blown away by the food, drinks, and service! as soon as we sat down, our server brought out chips and salsa for us to munch on while we browsed the menu. we ordered the fajitas for 2, which was humongous and almost knocked me out. we also ordered a pineapple margarita, which was so so delicious and so so large. would totally recommend if you're in the area! read more

El Perico Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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I would for sure go back and order everything I did again ... and they had it with chips and salas thank you guys read more

El Perico Ranchero - Food from the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

This was the best steak and shrimp fajitas I ever had!! Also the staff are very attentive and nice. This is the new spot for sure!!!

First time here, food is SO delicious and flavorful. Drinks are good and well served. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music is good, they even had the Dodger game on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Server was very attentive, always coming to check on us. You can make a reservation as well. Will definitely be coming back to try new dishes. We had the cocido de arroz, carne de puerco en chile verde and the enchilada suiza with the chile relleno. read more

El Perico Ranchero - Cadillac margarita - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Delicious! Food was served quickly, while the live Dodger Game was being shown! Generous portions served! We needed To Go boxes!

We have been here a few times. The service is always awesome. They have a full menu of items of which I like the fish and shrimp tacos. But honestly we go for the margaritas! Last night I had a cucumber jalapeño margarita that was muy delicioso! read more

El Perico Ranchero - Margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Let's start with the service. This place has great service with our food being served quickly and steaming hot. We were seated immediately and brought chips and salsa. A salsa bowl for each of us was a great choice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place does have several TVs on the walls so if you're looking to watch a game I'm sure you can there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Molcajete for two is worth the money. It's actually for three as well tools home leftovers enough for another adult. read more

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Friendly staff and excellent food!! The Guacamole was to die for. Large portions but not horribly large. We love this little restaurant.

One of the Best Mexican food I have tasted carne asada was in point and marinated 9.5/10 the enchiladas plate on point 9.4/10 the nachos appetizers super good 9.5/10 . The drink not so good tequila over power the rest of the Paloma 7.5/10. Customer service 10/10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall great environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This is our favorite new Mexican restaurant. It's amazing family owned since 1966 service and food top-notch. Chips, salsa drinks, and our go to the Molcajete for two. We loved that this restaurant is family owned and ran. They truly care for their customers shown by their the food and service. read more

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I couldn't get past the dat blasted chips and salsa. The salsa had particles in the salsa. Was a complete turn off paid for our sodas and left...I will never eat here. read more

This was our first time. I heard a lot of good things about this place. We really enjoyed the food. Everything was delicious that we ordered. The service was great! Friendly and very attentive. We don't live in the area but will definitely take the drive to return. read more

This place is right next to my hair salon. My hairstylist recommended it while I was getting my hair done. She was very sweet and ordered it for me, since I had gunk in my hair, was under the heat lamp, and couldn't do it myself. lol The food was done super quick. And it was nice and hot. Perks of ordering for pickup and being right next door haha I ordered the cheese enchiladas combination that comes with rice and beans. The cheese enchiladas have lots of cheese. I loved the rice that came with it. The beans were just okay. The chips were not fresh, and the salsa is a chunky non-spicy salsa. Overall, pretty decent Mexican food. Washed it all down with a soda and I was in food heaven. Boy was I hungry from sitting there getting my hair done all day lol The pricing seems to be average for Mexican food. read more

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The inconsistency of the food is probable when visiting this location! Sometimes, amazing! Others, not so good. I enjoy their table-side guacamole and the staff is friendly. However, I do think that the Upland Location is better. read more

We've been coming for years no problem. Today I asked for nopales con huevo rice and beens. The nopales were burned. They tasted awful. I told the waiter. He said sorry can we give you something else. I declined. The burnt flavor was still in my mouth. I told him I would eat the beans and rice. When the bill came he charge us $10 for rice and beans. He said he discounted us $5! What an insult! What bothered me most was that he took their mistake very lightly. We will never be back. read more

Really great service here with a really large menu. I had the steak quesadilla, it was a little greasy but still really good. I also had a potato taco which was very large. They give free chips and salsa. I also had an iced tea and they were able to give me my last refill in a to-go cup which I really appreciated. read more

El Perico Ranchero - Steak quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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This petite "hole in the wall" gem is a must visit! We stumbled in her on a search for a quick lunch and what a great surprise! The foot was so delish, flavorful and authentic. The server was a middle age to older man, didn't get his name but he was so, so , kind and patient...maybe it was the owner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was so well decorated without feeling over the top.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just a gem! A must try! read more

The food here is freaking amazing. I go here at least five times a month which means almost every week and the owners are very welcoming and super nice. They treat you very well, It feels like family. The food never disappoints, the margaritas are to die for. Jose and Arlene are the owners and they are super fantastic. Maria is great as well and we love Jose the server. They make the guacamole fresh right in front of you. Please tip everybody here because they put their blood sweat and tears in their food not literally, but you know what I mean, you can taste the love in their food . We always get shrimp and Carne Asada with the ranchero sauce . Any margarita that you get is great , so try them all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance feels very authentic to Mexican culture[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . The food is to die for please go here and bring everyone you know . read more

Not a good first impression, but I'd definitely give it another try. I ordered what I thought was the Costa Azul plate and got some shrimp with onions, bell peppers and some kinda tomato sauce. "Definitely not Costa Azul" . Maybe it was my fault for not reading the menu as they call Costa Azul something else? It's a traditional Mexican dish, Costa Azul = Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. Google it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was chill, they had the dodger game on and there were a couple of large groups which made it feel lively.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Besides getting the wrong plate, at 8:30 exactly it was clean up time! Almost that uncomfortable feeling you get when someone is trying to get you to leave. Moving tables, chairs and vacuuming the floor. Not cool when you're trying to enjoy your meal[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. As far as the server, she was great! Very attentive and kept apologizing about the plate. read more

El Perico Ranchero - Their version of Costa Azul - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

First time came to try the carnitas so bomb (: ..: amazing crispy so juicy ... bartender grabiel ..: on point always checking everything it's ok read more

El Perico Ranchero - Bar área - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

This place is great, with a staff that truly stands out for great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is good,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the chips and salsa are the best in Rancho!! read more

Hubby and I went for taco Tuesday. $3 fried potato tacos, carnitas and carne asada tacos. They are street taco size but really good flavor. Our server was attentive and really friendly. You have to try it for yourself but my opinion is that they were pretty good tacos. read more

El Perico Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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This place gets a solid four stars. I had the chili Colorado and the cheese enchiladas. The Chili Colorado was very good and the enchiladas weren't bad. My Margarita was the best! Seating is comfortable, employees friendly, clean inside. A good solid place to go eat some Mexican Food. read more

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Sunday night and when you think it's all over, we came into this authentic Mexican restaurant! Greeted by our server Ghianella! Her vibe made the whole experience worthwhile! We ordered menudo and let me just say that it has to be the best in town! Fresh,Hot, and the hot salsa was the cherry on top! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place makes you feel as if you are in someone's home and Ghianella's hospitality was beyond welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back soon! And yes this place I will highly recommend! read more

Very yummy menudo. The Cadillac margarita was seriously so delicious. the service was great, very attentive. read more

El Perico Ranchero - Cadillac Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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This restaurant exceeded my expectations! The food was delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The customer service was just as impressive--friendly, professional, and attentive without being overwhelming. Highly recommend! read more

The food was great! Table side guacamole for the win! The service was great they went above and beyond to make or friend, feel special on her birthday by giving her a desert, putting on a sombrero hat and singing happy birthday. A few moms just enjoying a margarita and a night out to celebrate her special day. The restaurant is always full of people it's tropical Mexico vibes with fun colorful chairs. Highly recommend this place for taco Tuesday. read more

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Was looking for a sale day party tray authentic Mexican food for my moms birthday celebration (some last minute changes in schedule/plan) and this place was one of the few places that offered same day pick up. The service over the phone was great, being that they were already very busy. Jose answered all my questions and did make my sale day pick up happen by the time I needed. Food was great! Definitely exceeded my expectations of what the food might have tasted ( we have never eaten here) but we took a chance and glad we went with this place... most especially because it was right off the 210fwy. So since this was a phone order, we didn't get the ambiance experience of the place... but my brother picked it up and said it looked like a cute little authentic Mexican place. Upon arriving he said the service was prompt and great! I would love to be back and eat at the spot. Would recommend. Also... on their website it looks like you can also hire a taco man. I thought that was pretty neat. read more

El Perico Ranchero - aluminum pans on a kitchen counter - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Sat down immediately on a Friday night, drinks and chips were served within seconds of sitting down, our waiter Jose was extremely friendly and perfect service. Food came out quickly, hot, and delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was cozy and they even had the dodgers game on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend coming here and will definitely be coming back!! Thanks Jose. read more

This is an absolute diamond Lin the rough.. To find this quality in a "strip center" restaurant is somewhat unique.. I had the Taco Salad which they call a tostada salad and my wife has taquitos.. EXCELLENT!! And The service matches.. And in my opinion the best refried beans I've had.. period!! read more

I spent 73 dollars for two enchiladas plates and 6 Tacos. It was a to go order... the people were nice and normally the food is excellent. The Tacos were soggy and I didn't even eat them. What a waste. Next time will be without tacos. read more

I am Azusa-raised, lived in Baldwin Park for over a decade, and worked in ELA for five years. I have lived a life of what is arguably some of the best darn Mexican food you can find. I was surrounded by it. I was spoiled. Moved to north Rancho a little over a year ago and was absolutely shook by the lack of authentic spots. Even tried el Pollo Loco just for a mediocre fix... the chicken has the consistency of tuna. Met a guy at another local spot to see if their fish tacos were it. They were not. Tried a few other places. No flavor. No taste, no spice, just no love. And then I came here. Parking is a shared lot & I will cross the entire expanse of concrete on triple digit days to get my to-go order from here. Camarones a la diabla do NOT disappoint. Served with rice, beans, homemade flour tortillas, salad, & chips & salsa even in to-go orders, the portions are generous and the price (just over $21 total; I tip it up to $25 even on take out) is justified. The staff is friendly and attentive & the environment is clean. Seating at center tables or booths along the edges. I even took one of my childhood friends there recently. She hates everything. I cringe taking her places because I always have to tip extra to make up for her judgmental behavior. She loved it, too. Salsa is more like pico but still flavorful. Chips are always fresh and refills are easy when eating in. My fluffy Mexican heart is happy. read more

El Perico Ranchero - To-go order. One extra container is a taco, but the rest is the to-go camarones a la diabla & a drink from Carl's Jr. in the same lot. - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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