It's cheap but never anything special. The people working there are relatively nice, but it's not even close to the best option in the Atlanta area. read more

Soooo good. The salsa, cheese dip, tacos al pastor, and carnitas were excellent! I asked for a lime for my carnitas and the server brought out a lime and some tomatillo sauce that was so spicy but delicious and amazing! Such a good experience all around! We will definitely be back. read more

Cinco DeMayo 2020. My daughter order by phone and brought over a delicious spread including Margaritas. Easy, delicious and cheap. read more

El Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

We've been coming here for about 15 years and the staff has hardly turned over. The food id good I've never had anything on the menu I didn't like, the prices are really reasonable and the portions ample/ The staff is friendly and they take good care of you. They're a great date spot across from a bowling alley and an Army Surplus store so they've got that going for them. Its still the same interior that they had 15 years ago and they have new menus about a year old. Its clean, inexpensive and they're family run. If they only would partner with the bowling alley for a free game or two with minimum purchase of course it'd be restaurant heaven. So go have some chips and salsa a cold beer and relax. There are a lot of students from Life University so Friday and Saturday nights when school is in session it can be loud and sometimes they have live music,,,,, did I mention its across the street from the bowling alley HEAVEN . read more

I got combo numero 16: chicken enchilada, chile relleno and gordita, rice and beans queso and a marg. It was damn good.

Been looking for a good Mexican food place in Marietta, and El Ranchero is pretty good. They have a great list of combination dinners which lets you sample multiple items for a better price than ordering them separately. Service was quick and the food was great - and offered at a fair price. Can't complain, I'd recommend to anyone. read more

I have been coming here for years and the food is pretty consistent. Right now my favorite is the steak quesadilla with peppers and onions and a regular hard taco. Waitstaff pretty friendly. I have never had a bad meal. read more

How is it El Ranchero only has 65 reviews after being in business for 30 years? I'll tell you how. They're patronized by real legit Mexicans who don't write Yelp reviews. That's how you know it's LEGIT Mexican food! Not some conglomerate-owned rice bowl junk factory. Go to this family owned authentic establishment on a Saturday night and you'll feel like you were magically transported to a quant town outside of Monterrey, Mex. The chefs are truly Mexican, not some hipsters with handbar mustaches and suspenders. There is one dish, Burritos Tippicos, which actually is just like a Turkish dish, Kusbasi Etli, beef tips in sauce. Ain't it cool how two cultures half a world away, can invent the same thing? When in Marietta and got that hankerin' for Mexican, go no further than El Ranchero, "The Ranch" for those Americanos ridin' the range. read more

Great food, very reasonable prices. I've been going here for about a year and a half regularly, and the food has always been worth the price. If you live nearby I'd absolutely recommend it! read more

Me personally, i love this place. I go here sometimes everyday after my baseball practice or games, it also helps me cheer up when i lose a baseball game. And also because the quesadillas are AWSOME here, it takes a while for it to warm up. And also about the service, i saw some one person at the table alone near the bathroom, and i think 2 employees were talking to him and it looked like they were having a good time! Also about the cheese dip and chips, you have to stir it first for the cheese dip to like be able to taste good and then the chips taste so good in them! Also about me going here everyday after baseball games and practice, one employee already knows my usual order! I also got a tour of the kitchen! And one day when i was in a phase of being a restaurant waiter, i learned how to sign the list of food and pretended to be a waiter there. THATS HOW MUCH I LOVE IT! And also if one of the employees are reading this, it's me. Will gardner that comes in with my baseball uniform! read more

I enjoyed eating at this location until I had to wait 45 mins for my food because of an inspection which there is no excuse for and the food was made incorrectly and the beans were hard and no good.I called and I was told the day prior I could get my money back so I came back the next day they said they can only offer me half of my money back even though I was told I could get all of it back and the food was wrong. needless to say I won't be back. read more

Sweet staff, great prices, great food. Other than the weird parking I will be coming back for more

Edited 3/2013 Started coming here again after taking a break from eating out period. I really like El Ranchero. My kids lick their plates! I have been ordering the Steak tacos. Ribeye beef and served with guac and a fresh picante? (tomatoes,onions, cilantro and jalapenos) on the side. Nice little restaurant, good salsa. Compared to other mexican restaurant in the area (Los Reyes, Los Bravos) I think they are much better, for some reason their beef doesn't taste like its boiled and then frozen and then rethawed. Nice people and can accommodate kids and babies. They have the usual specials on margaritas and beer. They have 2 for 1 entree coupons all the time that come in the mail if you live in the area and get the Little Coupon book from the dry cleaners/local shops. read more

This place is horrible. Service and food. Everything is from a can and does not have any flavor. The tortilla chips are super hard. This place is only for people who don't know how real good Mexican food taste. Gross...bagged pre-made ground beef. read more

I have been here before and thought it was great. My most recent trip has soured my opinion of this establishment. Service is non existent and seems preferential. My entire entree was forgotten, and I could not find my server to even tell him. He never checked to see if our food was okay, refill drinks, or even bring the bill. read more

Not a bad little lunch spot. Definitely nothing to brag about, but the prices are great, menu has a decent selection and the service is great. I went straight up honky and got a bean and cheese burrito; it was alright - but how can you screw up a bean & cheese burrito. I must admit though, their queso dip is AMAZE-ING! Very spicy and super good. I dig it! read more

Its quick and cheap. The food has been good on a consistent basis. Staff is friendly. They have quite a clientele from the locals in the area. They seem to know most them on a first name basis. I usually only have time for a combination off the menu. I scarf it down and then its out the door. I need to arrive there one day with enough time to tryout some of the menu items that other yelpers are bragging about. Ha! Yet another goal has been set for the new year. Y 20/100 read more

So my mom was in the mood for Mexican after church, being that Ranchero's is right around the corner from my house, I decided that we'd go ahead and try it out. El Ranchero sits right off Cobb parkway in a dilapidated building that looks authentically Mexican. On a Sunday afternoon, the restaurant was sparsely populated. I am not sure what I expected, but I guess, perhaps something a tad bit better than what we got. I ordered Combo 21 that comes with an enchilada, taco, chalupa, rice and beans. The food came out as it was prepared, and being that I had so many iteems, it took about 5 minutes for them to get everything out. Kinda weird, but whatever works. El Ranchero was nothing more than average. The ground beef wasnt really seasoned at all, and, as my mom said "she could have just made this herself". Perhaps... They seem to have pretty good drink specials specifically for Margaritas, so maybe this is a good place to get your drink on, but definitely not the best food. read more

Ranchero is the best Mexican restaurant I've been yet (And I've been to many Mexican restaurant). I've never had a day were this restaurant didn't hit the spot. All the friends I bring here say it's really good. The prices in my opinion are really good and you get way more than what you pay for. I highly recommend this spot. read more

El Ranchero is a small mexican joint serving up the basics of mexican food in a fast manner and cheap price. There's not a whole to the decor in the restaurant, some knick-knacks here and there with some mexican music playing in the background. You get your usual chips and salsa to munch on while waiting on your food to come out, but there's nothing spectacular about those. I had the Speedy A consisting on an enchilada, rice and a hard shell taco. The food was good, but lacked a spunk of spice that fulfilled the belly. You get what you pay for at El Ranchero. read more

I can't post without rating, so I'm basing this rating on a foggy memory of my one experience there 2 years ago. But the main reason for this post is because I DIDN'T eat here today. However, I did go inside and asked about the lunch buffet that has gotten a lot of press here on Yelp! And sadly I was sadly informed that there is no more buffet...sadly. I repeat: NO BUFFET! (Plenty of diners for regular lunch, though.) So I went down the street to Haveli, instead, but I don't think I'll be doing that again. Look for my post on that one to find out why. read more

If you are waiting for your car to get serviced, you should grab some tacos at this joint. Great spot for a mexican lunch read more

El Ranchero - Good chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I've been coming here for the past 18 years. I haven't been in a while but it was good to see familiar faces. The food is cheap and good. I especially enjoy the strawberry margarita. read more

El Ranchero - SpeedyB - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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For being on outskirts of Atlanta..it was pretty damn good..not Mexico Or California mexican good..it was Georgia good. As you don't see a hell of a lot of Mexicans in this part of the heart lands. The waitress was on it... attentive and knew the menu. Quick service. Good joint to try after church..eat a Burrito and a cold Modelo to wash away your evil sins... Order a grill pepper on the side...it's a must people. Ohhhh...that there is a Mexico trick.. read more

Despite what some on here might say, this place is delicious. The food and drinks are cheap and the staff is courteous and prompt. Even though it is a chain, the food is quite good. Ask for the #10 read more

We all loved the food here. The cheese enchilada w verde sauce was delicious. I can judge a place by its verde sauce! My kids enjoyed their meals. The salsa & chips were perfect. My kids prefer the plain guacamole without tomatoes & this restaurant has this option. Refried beans were smooth & mouth-watering. I also like how you can order items a la carte. Can't wait to go back! read more

Food, Drink and Service is all great! Every time I come I get the Chile Colorado and it is very good and fresh.

My boyfriend took me here on my Birthday and it was awful. The fajitas were supposed to be with no onions and they were loaded with onions, the vegetables were mushy and frozen bagged, not fresh. My boyfriend's steak was dry. Service was terrible as well. read more

If you're looking for cheap, sit down Mexican this is the spot. Wednesday is discount margarita pitchers, so college kids are always there. I come here all the time, never disappointed. Get the grilled chicken nachos! read more

Pretty good mexican food. I recommend eating here. The chips n salsa is delicious but more importantly is the CHEESE DIP. The cheese dip is awesome and I recommend getting that no matter what. The drinks are pretty tasty. The atmosphere is typical of a mexican restaraunt you feel out of place. Other than that I recommend coming here to enjoy drinks and chips but dont get a steak or something fancy because you will be disappointed. read more

This is the closest Mexican restaurant to our home,so has been a selection when we just wanted something close. But,this is not simply the close place,it is really tasty. I almost feel guilty for speaking English in this place,if I had to give an example of authentic mexican in Marietta,this would be it. Portions are generous,selection is vast,chefs are accomodating. read more

Let's be real it's not a 5 star restaurant but it is a 5 star neighbored gathering and eating place. Most meals under 10 dollars and they are fantastic and the salsa and guac are delicious! All the folks on their end of Cobb Pkwy have been going to them for years for lunch and dinner. I myself have enjoyed them for going on 13 years! read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants around. The food is outstanding. The service is great and the price is right!! Margaritas are also superb! We drive nearly 40 miles to eat here and try to to stop by any time we are in the area. This is one of my two favorite Mexican restaurants of all time. read more

My family of 7 eats here every Friday. The food is delicious and the hospitality is outstanding.

I love coming here. The food is good, fast service, and also i love their Chips with Salsa, I could litsrally come here just for the Chips and Salsa. read more

Okay quality Mexican food. I got the quesadilla verde with chicken ($5) and was satisfied with it. I liked the chips and salsa. The place is a little janky looking, with low ceilings, but I kinda like it that way. The service is good. Very inexpensive. Pretty busy on a Friday night. Come here if you want to get full off of Mexican food at a low price. read more

This place is numero uno in my book! They are super fast with the service and the special is always boombastic!!! Get the special no matter what! read more

A great regular place for your Mexican fix. Not unbelievable, but tasty, enjoyable, flavorful. I don't recommend the Fajitas, I usually get the ground beef tacos or anything with the ground beef in it. The steak there, eh, sorry Ranchero, I've had better. The combos are a great deal. read more

The food is good and Is reasonably priced. Service was excellent. The complimentary chips and salsa were fairly decent, but the chips were not very fresh. read more

If you're looking for a great Mexican place, look no further. Super friendly, great prices.