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    El Ranchero

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Yasenia H.

    So there are at minimum 8 Mexican restaurants in a 3.kile span on this road. We chose this one because it was next to the hotel and went AGAIN 2 days later because we were craving the chorizo and cheese freshly fried potato wedges topped with fresh pico. We also had the fajita plater, the birria "pizza" , biŕia tacos, and enchiladas topped with steak. Everything was delicious, fresh, and $7 LARGE mugs of Mexican draft beer. No, the steak was not chewy, yes the food was well seasoned, yes the birria broth was amazing. We did have Mexican at another location but it was not as good as El Ranchero.

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    Travarey W.

    After the last experience at this location it just made me have to go again.The food I was had was hot and fresh including them chips they gave me with the salsa.The food was too salty or anything but was seasoned correctly.The service was pretty good, I was welcomed when I first came in and was sat down pretty quickly.The people that worked there were pretty nice and very kind people.The bathroom did need some attention but other than that it was a great experience and would recommend if you're going by yourself or in a group.

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    Jake S.

    Found on Yelp, since restaurant we wanted to try was closed down. It worked out too, staff was nice and the food is great. They bring out a salad bowl size of salsa. Thicker chips , got a #48 and a 52 with cheese dip. Total came to about $35 inside is basic has music playing and tvs on. Wife got the #48 got a taste of her's and next time we are in Auburn these will be our stop and I will be ordering #48

    #43 chicken deep fried ChimiChanga (substitute shredded chicken for chopped/seasoned chicken) total game changer!
    Nicole H.

    4.5 star review! Ordered the #43 deep fried chicken chimichanga substitute the shredded chicken for chopped/season chicken for an extra $1! Total game changer you'll thank me later!!! The portions are huge so you will definitely be leaving with a to-go box! My husband ordered the #32 chicken burrito also substituted the shredded chicken for chopped. Delish! Service was good & everything came out quick, hot, & fresh! Only complaint was that my margarita was very bubbly (almost like seltzer water was added to it which was strange tasting) I mentioned it to the waitress and the bartender came to our table to ask specifically what was wrong with it. He corrected it & I'm very happy with what he brought back the second time. The restaurant is well played out; plenty of room & it is clean. Will return again soon & highly recommend!

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    William D.

    Extremely good food and fast friendly service. Highly satisfied with our experience. Huge lunch menu portions were surprising!

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    Scott C.

    This is about the 5th time I've been here with my technicians and every time it is fantastic! Got seated right away, staff is friendly and fast. I tried the Papas Doradas this time, mainly because I've never heard of it. It's potato wedges topped with bacon, chorizo, pico de Gallo and cheese. Very good and for only a low low price of 7.25. I also like to get their Pollo Feliz, chicken over Mexican rice topped with cheese. I recommend getting here right at 11 during Lunch before the crowd rolls in. Always pleased with the staff and service here!

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    food was shit, about threw up the guy taking order could barely understand us, the rice tasted old and the taco shells were crusty

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    Favorite Mexican place! My grand babies love going to get Mexican food with their Mamaw here ! Such a cool restaurant !

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    Unfortunately, you can't give less than one star. If I could, it would be a .25! Very disappointed…read morein my lunch. I ordered a California steak burrito and it was awful. The description read like a burrito supreme, but it was a gummy concoction of rice with very few beans and pieces of steak and a tiny little bit of cheese. I cut it open and just ate a little bit of steak. The guacamole and sour cream that came with it were in a thimble size containers. The guacamole was tasteless and so thin it was almost a soup, the sour cream was OK. The cheese dip was very thin and tasteless. The salsa was OK, but the chips were stale. I ordered a virgin margarita which also appeared to be watered down and I was charged $7.25 like it contained alcohol. I spent $40 and was so incredibly disappointed. If I had not been with a friend, I would have sent the meal back and I should have. I just didn't want to cause a scene. This is the first time that I have felt compelled to write a review, but I felt like I needed to share this experience.

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    El Ranchero - mexican - Updated May 2026

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