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El Ranchero

3.6 (39 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Guava margarita
Cianah H.

Came here last night to meet up with a friend. I'm very glad I decided to stop by because ever since they got a new bar, I've been meaning to come to El Ranchero. I ordered the guava margarita and mango mojito. Both were good, but I preferred the mojito! My friend ordered the hurrache with steak and he really enjoyed it. The only food that I had there were the chips and salsas, which were amazing! I seriously cannot wait to come back here and order more mojitos and some food!

Chilaquiles Platter

Newest bar in kennett square! Food and drinks are amazing. I recommend trying their mojitos or any of their margaritas!!

Green salsa molcajete.. Yum
Nathan S.

Was there on sunday, the food was excellent. Steak tacos.. Amazing! The waitress recommended a molcajete plate, its a mix of meats and veggies on a hot deep dish with green salsa, with a side of rice, beans and guac.. Tortillas are hand made.. I was very impressed with the food and the service. A+ def

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Excellent-great ambiance, menu and food. Service was a little slow but not too bad. A shame they don't serve beer/wine

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Quick, courteous and delicious. Have ordered several times from El Ranchero and has always been perfect.

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The home made corn tortillas are the best. Very good food and reasonably priced. Alwa

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A very long wait for very mediocre food. There are much better spots for Mexican food in Kennett Square. Pass!

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Ask the Community - El Ranchero

Do you need reservations?

For this weekend we are not taking any reservations.

Is this byob?

Not anymore they recently acquired their liquor license and installed a full bar. It's amazing

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Review Highlights - El Ranchero

They do a great job - Ceviche Tostada - only $4.

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El Ranchero - mexican - Updated June 2026

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