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    El Ranchero

    3.8 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    EL RANCHERO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    This was there fajita salad severed with all raw veggies, not horrible just not what is to be expected.  Ranchero Salad
    Loletia S.

    The veggies to the fajitas were raw, the sides were wrong, server was very distracted..nothing was the same as listed one the menu. Not bad food just not what was expected

    Michaela S.

    There must not be many options in this area if this place is rocking 4 stars. We stopped for lunch to break up our long drive from Tennessee to the east coast, hoping for some tasty Mexican food. Unfortunately, everything about our visit was lacking. They clearly weren't prepared, or hadn't staffed correctly, for the lunch rush -- we came in at 2 p.m. and nearly every table was dirty. Someone finally cleaned one for us and we got menus. It took another 15 minutes for a server to acknowledge us and take our drink orders. But I can usually get behind poor service if the food is tasty. Alas, it was not. SO incredibly bland - perhaps the most bland Mexican food I've had in my life. My four year old wouldn't even eat the corn chips! Now that's really saying something about the quality of the food. The "spicy" street tacos people are talking about? Sure, they had "spices" on them, but they weren't good - not well proportioned at all, and the chicken was like chewing on rubber. The "spicy" salsa it was served with was watered down and tasteless. Refried beans were devoid of any flavor. My partner got fajitas and had similar complaints. Then, as we are trying to get back on the road, the server disappears and we can't get our check. Tables being waited on by the one other server we saw got their food more quickly and their checks when asked. The lack-luster food combined with our poor service experience makes this place one we won't be revisiting.

    a menu for lunch special
    Harpal B.

    Really nice interior and fast service. You can call in or order online for carry out. Got the enchiladas poblanas lunch special.

    Authentic Mexican tacos!
    Mike W.

    A good Mexican restaurant with a very extensive menu and ample options for both tex-mex and authentic Mexican. The restaurant itself is very bright and clean and also rather large, with a separate cantina portion off to the left. My tacos al pastor and carne asada were both pretty good, and the salsa verde, while more a brown salsa, was extremely tasty. They had soccer on the television so really, what more could you want? The restaurant is located in a strip mall next to a Walmart and not hard to find off SR 100 if you just look for the entrance to the Walmart.

    Mexican Tacos (Pollo Asada)
    Tim K.

    Great, spicy authentic Mexican (street) tacos at this place. For that reason, and the always-friendly and prompt service, I rate this the best Mexican place around. I've tried them all many multiple times, and El Ranchero continues to impress. If you're in Dublin and don't feel like driving to Radford or Christiansburg for a good meal, this is your spot. The place itself is nothing too special, but I like the layout and the decoration. Good seating, seems clean, and prices not too high. A very solid choice! Around here, you can't ask for much more. I don't know how they could improve, so that's why I'm giving them five stars.

    Fresh chips with thick salsa served in  bottle carafe Tall beer xx

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    One of my favorites. Food is always good and staff are very attentive. Now offers outdoor seating

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    My wife and I love eating here! The food is always outstanding and the service has always been fast and friendly!

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    We ordered the steak fajitas and the enchiladas that came with 1 steak, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, and 1 beans enchilada.

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    The place has a hole in the wall vibe and was not busy on the evening I stopped by. I received a…read moreserving of chips and salsa up front, and decided to compliment them with a horchata that I did not need, but which immediately convinced me that this place uses some proper ingredients based on its slightly bubblegum-like taste that is distinctive to the region. My pupusas came with an excellent set of accompaniments and were bursting with flavor. The cheese was a bit on the salty side, but the beans were delicious, and the distinctive mix of textures you get when you combine a freshly grilled pupusa with the lightly fermented cabbage distinctive to the cuisine is excellent. There were some herbal notes in there, and the salsa was brightly flavored. It really is a fascinating mix of flavors distinctive to the Americas. Also a lot of food for the money. While the menu had a handful of vegetarian options, some of their staples were not offered this way and it seemed to be they could be with ease. And I would really like to see them do some dairy-free options and those beans and some vegetables would make a pupusa that I think people would want.

    Run don't walk, Radford!! Compared to what I have eaten here in Radford during my previous stays,…read morethis is a godsend! Authentic homemade flavors served with smiles! Cute unassuming spot off of West Main St, I was greeted warmly by the hostess. The service was quick and soon I found myself staring down Al pastor tacos. We ordered the sweet plantains and al pastor tacos and the pork gorditas. Everything was generously stuffed with meat! The plantains we soft and sweet though a few were slightly burnt but overall they were a treat. The corn tortillas didn't hold up to the generous portion of meat in the Al pastor tacos but the flavors were there. My only complaint is that there isn't a good spicy red or green salsa to pour on top, but this is a Salvadoran place so I'm sure that's more the specialty. The gorditas were fat and satisfying. All in all, this is a gem of a place for Radford and if you feel like it would be a little new for you, take the plunge! It's a must try.

    El Ranchero - mexican - Updated May 2026

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