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    El Ranchero

    3.4 (114 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL RANCHERO ATMOSPHERE

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

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    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.

    a bowl of soup and a bowl of tortillas

    amazing food !!!! staff is great, and food delicious !! you have to visit !! AMAZING !!! I am from out of town and they were so nice!

    This is the chicken, beef, and cheese enchilada trio. You can really taste the chicken, freshly shredded and moist.

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    Substandard service, food is tasteless and drowning in cheap cheese. If you're after good Mexican food this is not the place to go.

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    11 years ago

    Decent Mexican food. Big dining room, so didn't have to wait for a table. Would come back!

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    7 years ago

    Love this place eat here any time I'm in Kingwood! Great food and great prices. I always have enough to take home for another meal!

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    12 years ago

    Alright food, bacon wraped shrip to die for. A lil' pricey

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    10 years ago

    I love there food and there caso dip is to die for..when you leave my tummy hurts everytime..its so ...i reccomed this to everyone

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    11 years ago

    The food wasn't inedible or gross, just very bland. The service was very good though. Head to Los Cucos, the food is much better.

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    17 years ago

    99cent margaritas on mon. & tues. But watch out for hair on their food.

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    Stopped here in the middle of a track meet and honestly, it was such a great choice. The menu has…read moretons of options--pretty much something for everyone. We ordered pupusas, barbacoa, and a burrito. The pupusas were AMAZING (we got the kids' one), and they came with rice and beans that were also really good. The barbacoa came with two tortillas and was flavorful without being overly sweet, which I really appreciated since I'm not a fan of sweet barbacoa. My mom had the burrito and felt it could've had more flavor, but overall the food was still solid. The staff was super friendly, the bathrooms were clean and nice, and it was a comfortable spot to grab lunch. Definitely a great place to stop if you're hungry and want a satisfying, casual meal. Would come back again!

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    Nando's Tacos is truly a hidden gem, quaint, homely, and full of heart. We stopped by on a cooler…read moremorning and grabbed a table outside, which made the whole experience feel even more cozy and welcoming. Between the family, we tried the barbacoa, chicharron, chicken fajita, and a fajita quesadilla. The fresh homemade tortillas really make a difference in every bite. I'd read reviews mentioning they were huge, but honestly, I didn't find them particularly oversized. Not a complaint at all, just not what I expected going in! My daughter loved her quesadilla and especially the cheese pull, which passed her personal "cheese test" with flying colors. The chicharron in salsa verde was a standout for me, perfectly seasoned, with no need for extra salt or salsa. Personally, I'd ask for the onion to be chopped just a bit smaller but that really is the only "complaint" I have. I also ordered the charro beans based on earlier reviews, and they were every bit as flavorful as promised. I'm already looking forward to trying their fresh-squeezed orange juice on our next visit. The staff was wonderfully welcoming from start to finish, and my husband, who went in with low expectations, was blown away by how delicious everything was. We're both so glad we gave this place a try. If you're looking for comforting, well-seasoned food in a warm, inviting setting, Nando's Tacos is absolutely worth the visit.

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