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    El Ranchero

    3.4 (118 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    EL RANCHERO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Frozen margarita and draft beer
    Tracy B.

    Delicious! Oh, what a treat! We grabbed a spot at the bar and were really impressed by the fantastic service. We went for the chicken stuffed avocado, and let me tell you--it was absolutely scrumptious! The complimentary chips and salsa were a hit too. And those margaritas? Perfectly mixed! I can't recommend this place enough!

    Cha C.

    Food is still great and service is Amazing and you can't beat their Margaritas at Happy Hour! Wonderful welcoming Mexican ambiance!

    Shawn M.

    AMAZING service! On that alone I highly recommend this place when you are in the area. My drink never lasted even a second empty before it was refilled. The waiter was very polite and respectful. The food came with free chips and salsa which is a major plus and the fajitas is a 8.5/10. I tried a few other items on the menu and it was just as good or greater than my 8.5 rating. I enjoyed the ambiance. My only complaint is that I couldn't give this establish an extra star! It's truly a gem in this area. I highly recommend you try when traveling through.

    Sj G.

    I used to come here with my family when the place was smaller. As my kids have grown and we all have moved in different directions. My dad always asks where do you want to eat. I always pick this place. Here are some pics from our last meal. Everything was tasty. This place has expanded. So clean, family owned, and vibrant decor.

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    1 year ago

    It's ok food. However, I am having a difficult time finding good Mexican food in Texas. So far, it's very disappointing

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    9 months ago

    Fabulous fajitas! Great drinks! Affordable dining with super service - friendly and professional. Love this place!!

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    2 years ago

    Love the chicken soup, enchiladas and Sunday special (with onions)! A Family favorite that we visit often

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    This is a whole in the wall type place with great quality food. Very tasty and low cost.

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    Go for the happy hour! The drinks are so cheap and tasty, great after a long day. The salsa is good too

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    Amazing salsa and great service. The best breakfast in town, my families favorite go to restaurant

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    Really good food at a fair price. This place is a family tradition after events in Waller.

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    7 years ago

    Im sorry but the food was nasty ! Will not be going there again. I would give zero stars

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    First Watch

    First Watch

    3.7
    (292 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    Saturday morning! Lots of people waiting. Everybody seemed courteous and happy while waiting. They…read morehave coffee for anybody that needs a sip before they're seated. Our waitress did a great job attending to us. We had four people in our party and most of us tried to trifecta breakfast. It was delicious. I highly recommend the Belgian waffle. However, my husband says the pancake is the best. Workers were all efficient and happy. Restrooms were nice and clean and the restaurant was clean.

    My husband and I stopped by First Watch today for a late brunch. We actually ended up here because…read moreanother brunch spot in the area had a 45-minute to one hour wait. When we arrived, First Watch looked pretty busy, but we were pleasantly surprised that we were seated right away. The hostess was very kind and welcoming, and our waiter was just as nice... cordial, helpful, and attentive throughout our visit. The service was definitely one of the highlights. For food, we both ordered the Trifecta. I chose the waffle with potatoes instead of eggs, along with their chicken sausage patty, and I added a side salad with mixed greens and a lemon herb dressing. I also added a side of chicken. Initially, I thought the chicken breast would be about $2.50, but before placing the order our waiter came back and clarified that it would be about $5 and would come as strips instead of a full chicken breast. I appreciated him coming back to correct that. When the chicken came out, it was sliced into very thin pieces and was a little lukewarm. I mentioned it to the waiter, and he apologized and handled it professionally by removing it from the bill, which I appreciated. Overall, the food was okay, about a 3.5 out of 5 for me. The waffle was tasty, just as I remembered, and the potatoes were good as well. However, the chicken sausage patty wasn't very good. I personally didn't enjoy it and ended up leaving it on the plate. My husband ordered the pancake with pecans, scrambled eggs, and a side of grits with butter, and he enjoyed his meal. One thing I did like was that you can now pay your bill directly from your phone, which makes it really convenient when you're ready to go without waiting. Overall, the big win here was the service and hospitality. The staff was friendly, attentive, and efficient, and we appreciated being seated quickly even when it seemed busy. The food was decent, though I've had better, but the service made the experience pleasant.

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    Black Bear Diner Humble

    3.5
    (394 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    So on a whim, because I still am vigilant about chicken fried steak, I popped into black bear…read morerecently... this time, afternoon and on a regular weekday, with not a lot of expectation but was in the area, and had a whole different experience. I ordered my same order as before and had a completely different type of time. A big cfs, brown gravy, fries and yes I know that's bad for me--childhood nostalgia, I'm a diner type of gal from time to time. The service was great. Felt like a regular with some of the casual small talk with the ladies who work there. The manager was on his way out for the day, but saw him interacting with the crew and you can just tell, these folks like working together. I got to meet him, Alex, was a cool guy with an ever cooler take on what I should order next time. It's a lot of food! A lot a lot. I have this thing where I look around to see what everyone else is having and what I could've ordered. I left there with big leftovers and that big feeling of when your gut and heart are full. It was a diner kinda day. Exactly what I ordered.

    Came here early around 6am, right when store opened. Still quiet, less crowded. Food came out at a…read morereasonable time and hot with plenty of condiments. Felt as if waitress was rushing us to place our order starting with drinks first, and then ordering food to go from table to table. She was the only one serving 5 tables around that early. But Omlette seems to had some kinda of white shredded cheese inside. Didn't seem it was enough on inside at all, but more meat than cheese. More light than heavy. Pancake was buttered and sweet, best thing on my plate. Potatoes were dry, not moist. My party also said if it wasn't for gravy on her biscuits her biscuits were dry in most areas. This visit was deserving a 2 stars, cause it was a hit or miss overall. Probably wait some months before going back again.

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    El Ranchero - mexican - Updated August 2026

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