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    El Ranchero

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steak Fajitas
    Lee T.

    Stopped by 3:00 on a Sunday. Party of five sat right away. We were the only ones there:-) service was prompt. Food was nicely presented, tasted great and portions were huge. We had a El Ranchero burrito with steak, a steak fajita, a couple of #4 burrito/ taco from lunch menu, and a super nice bowl - lettuce, tomato, rice, black beans, and steak. Everyone clean their plates.

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    Jemily H.

    Super excited to see more restaurants popping up in a Broadway, VA. My boyfriend mentioned there has been a lot of talk about this new restaurant...and the parking lot was packed! Upon Walking in I was greeted by Mexican music and decor...and great smells of promising plates. I have to say the food is not awful, far from it. But I don't think they were adequately prepared for such a strong, highly attended opening. It seems as though they were shortstaffed often times I saw servers literally running through the restaurant, lines for takeout orders and for paying for your order were long just a little bit of an inconvenience. They do not have their liquor license yet so no margaritas to go with your tacos, I asked for horchata and they were also out of that. Little customer service right now since they are spread so thin. They have another location in Harrisonburg, VA. The menu was extensive with plenty of vegetarian, meat, seafood, and kid menu options. Prices were super favorable. I enjoyed my shrimp quesadilla but I'm not sure he type of cheese they use. It didn't taste super high quality and melted weird. The shrimp were larger than expected and seemed fresh and seasoned and grilled to perfection. My boyfriend got the Nachos Tejanas and it was satisfying. Best of luck to the owners since they are recently open! If they improve they small things they can really shine. Otherwise, lines are packed to try El Ranchero anyway!

    Beef n chicken quesadillas with rice
    Jeremy S.

    Always up for trying New Mexican restaurants. Right now this one will be my go to place. Friendly staff and great food for the value.

    Fajitas
    Emily B.

    This was a good local business we stopped at while staying nearby in the mountains. We ordered the bean nachos, and fajitas each. The bean nachos in my opinion were not something I would order again, nothing was wrong with them exactly, they wouldn't be my preference for an appetizer to splurge on on a night out. It is just what it sounds like, refried beans on corn chips. On the other hand the fajitas were great and you got huge portions of the peppers, onions and meat. I would definitely recommend a stop at el ranchero when you come through broadway.

    Fajitas Senora

    Local Mexican spots always hit, and this one's no different. The amount of meat that came with my fajitas was insane!!

    Ivey B.

    I got the burrito fajita, no peppers, with beef and side of refried beans. The beef was seasoned very well, it wasn't overcooked, but was a little sweeter than I would prefer. The cheese sauce was great, could've used a little more spice. I enjoyed the salsa, I could've had a little less cilantro and been happier with that. The service was great! I was greeted as soon as I was in the door and they were very polite! I will definitely be going back!

    Tacos el pastor, chili rellenos, and sides of retried beans and rice.

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    Fast good food for a reasonable price. The food was hot and good quality. The service was fast, friendly, and overall amazing!

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    Food is really good and service was great. I got the Burrito Ranchero and was delicious

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    Great food -- reasonable prices ~~ really enjoyed the Chimichanga platter ~~ service was good.

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    Amazing food and friendly staff!! I highly recommend this restaurant. Great drink and food specials too!

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    Amazing food and a very hard working and professional staff! Outstanding restaurant and our favorite of this cuisine.

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    Small time great taste and great service. Lots of family's eating out on a Friday night

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    Great food! Nice portions too, and friendly staff. Will be frequent flyers here!

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    7 years ago

    Very good food, service, and atmosphere. Really a huge step above everything in the area! A welcome relief haha!

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    Six of us went to lunch on graduation day at James Madison University without a reservation. The…read moreday was cool, but we were really, really hungry so we agreed to eat outside. There was a heater, so we figured we could stand it. The hostess rearranged the tables to seat us close to the heater, and left menus. Soon a waitress came with water and took drink orders. Not long after she returned to take our food orders. While we were waiting for the food, someone brought us some warm blankets. All through our meal people kept checking to see whether we needed anything. It was the best service I have seen in a long time, and I arrange a bi-monthly lunch outing for a club I belong to. The food was delicious. The salmon sandwich was incredible, the burrata appetizer was to die for, and I wish everyone had such good French fries. Everyone enjoyed their food and the warm welcome from the staff on a not very warm day.

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    Main Street Tavern

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    We were greeted warmly and seated promptly, the hostess allowing us to choose whether or not we…read morewanted a high top table. We ate on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy but not full. We parked in the lot across the street although there is 2 hour street parking. Our server was friendly but it was a little disappointing that one of the drinks we wanted couldn't be ordered because it wasn't available (not sure why because it was just an old fashioned and we could clearly see the whiskey displayed behind the bar) so we ordered a different drink and the exotic mushroom pasta entree I ordered had a choice of being served with gnocchi or pappardelle pasta (which I preferred but again, it wasn't available so I went with the gnocchi). One of my friends got the beef sliders with mashed potatoes ($3 upcharge!!!) (they wanted the beef stroganoff but the chef wasn't able to make it without mushrooms) and my other friend the Brazilian beef stroganoff. The food was delicious. The ambiance was typical of a tavern with the TVs broadcasting the Olympics and the tall ceilings caused it to be a little noisy but not unbearable. We were too full for dessert but the carrot cake had been recommended so we ordered a piece to go (the biggest slice of cake I've ever seen!) along with a slice of their lemoncello cake. Good experience, I would've given them 5 stars had they not been out of so many things and unable to accommodate my friend's wish for no mushrooms

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    Main Street Tavern - Restaurant view

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    Main Street Tavern - Breakfast Burger. Just cheese and egg, no lettuce, tomato, etc. Fries were good.

    Breakfast Burger. Just cheese and egg, no lettuce, tomato, etc. Fries were good.

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    The Inn at Little Washington

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    4.5(709 reviews)
    35.4 mi
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    10/5 stars!! What…read morean experience. This was a planned celebration and we were not staying on site. We arrived and the valet so kindly opened my door and guided us inside for our reservation. The inn was festively decorated and exuberanted a warmth that was just so welcoming. The staff at the desk was mere incredibly kind. We were taken to our seats and Alejandro our waiter was fabulous the whole night. In fact I can't say enough great things about their staff overall. Catalina definitely made our evening enjoyable while introducing our food and taking our plates. Again everyone did such a fabulous job taking care of us. The FOOD was AMAZING! We ordered the traditional 5 course and each dish was just another challenge to the palate. The balance of flavors and tones. The creative plating. The play on traditional flavors with modern twist. I didn't want the surprise of each dish to stop. We were lucky and during our meal had Chef Patrick O'Connell check on us. We finished the night with a special tour of the kitchen. The highlight-- learning that they have a water sommelier! We didn't order anything but hearing him speak of the different kinds of water We will definitely be back to celebrate large and special milestones. Absolutely worth trying once in a lifetime.

    The Inn at Little Washington lost its third Michelin star in the 2025. The timing coincided with…read moreVirginia's state tourism office declining to pay a reported ~$360,000 fee to expand Michelin coverage into more of the state. Others see it as part of a wider "reset" affecting other longtime three-star spots like Alinea (Chicago) and Masa (New York), which also dropped to two stars at the same time. I'm not completely sure why the slight decline but here's my honest view. The scenic drive from DC through the Virginia countryside sounds breathtaking--rolling hills, charming small towns, glimpses of Blue Ridge Mountains but in actuality all of the turns and hills made myself and friend sick. We had to pull over and gather ourselves. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, filled with artwork, pink, green and gold monkey wallpaper and Victorian tables, and English country style. It's maximalist--opulent without being stuffy. Our waitstaff made the evening extra special for my birthday. They constantly wished me a happy birthday, asked thoughtful questions about my life, shared jokes, and engaged in small talk that felt genuine and personal. Not to mention the menu with my name. Each course on the 7-course tasting menu was beautifully presented. We loved having three menu options to choose from: a new seasonal tasting (always fresh and surprising), Enduring Classics (with signature dishes like the iconic lobster preparations or herb-crusted favorites), and a full vegetarian Good Earth menu with the eggplant course being our favorite. The unlimited warm bread service with fresh butter and flaky sea salt was a simple but perfect touch. The Champagne options were endless (their wine list is legendary, with a massive cellar and expert sommeliers), and they even offered a dedicated book/menu highlighting rare waters from around the world--everything from iceberg sources to unique mineral springs. I've never seen a water book before. Standouts for me was the caviar egg, lamb main course and tomato amuse-bouche. If you're looking for a special occasion spot (birthday, anniversary, or just because), this is it. Four people will run you around $2500 including drinks. Con- I would work on the cocktail menu (the Diana tasted like cough medicine). Bring back the pear dessert and portion sizes from 12 years ago. My main lamb portion was embarrassing. Reviewers see pictures for example sizes. Please offer a dedicated pescatarian menu. Overall, Chef Patrick O'Connell and his team did a great job.

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