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    El Ranchero Mexican Grill

    4.0 (46 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Aztec soup

    Excellent authentic Mexican food. Delicious chicken tortilla soup with much chicken. Had the steak fajitas, tender skirt steak with plenty of extras

    Lunch special asada bowl! YUMMM!
    Tiany T.

    wow!! Came twice and both time were great!! They serve unlimited salsa and chips, the salsa was so tasty that they made with fresh tomato! All the food we ordered are delicious, i only had good Mexican food from San Antonio, and this is another place i really love! IT might be a little pricy than other place but totally worth it!

    Enchilada Mixta

    El Ranchero makes delicious Mexican food with a fresh home-made taste. It doesn't feel processed They can adjust the spice level (mild for me). And I love both the red and green sauce. (Christmas style ala New Mexico fare). The staff is always friendly. The decor is festive. Highly recommend.

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    Christina B.

    The food was delicious, the music and ambiance was excellent. The service was superb and the over experience was unlike anything Chatham currently offers. The tres leches left me wanting more, however overall it was great

    Fajitas $25

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    Mediocre at best. Unfortunately it was formulaic at very best. Not a lot of flavor. Just adequate.

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    8 months ago

    Nice neighborhood Mexican restaurant with colorful decor. Fresh and good portion. BYOB.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing authentic food and great service. Very happy to have this place close to home. We will be regulars!

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    11 months ago

    Pretty good. Server was this chick named Ella. She did well. My sister and I recommend. Good birria tacos too.

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    1 year ago

    Solid food and service. Ambiance is bright. Child friendly. I stick to basic foods and always good. Chips happily provided as eaten.

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    1 year ago

    This place is good. Roomy and fun interior nice service and huge portions. Best fried ice cream I've ever had

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    Food was very good and ample. Service was friendly and attentive. Decor was very fun and felt authentic to Mexico.

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    Very good food! Service is decent and the ambiance is nice too! Definitely recommend!

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    Second time here after almost 10 years and it didn't disappoint. Still the same Mexican vibe and…read morefun atmosphere but with an added enclosed room now that just widens the great room they have. Our waiter (very friendly brazilian guy) was top notch from start to end, always on top of the table (party of 4) to make sure we were good with drinks, that food was good and up to standards and nothing was missing, and always with a smile and a positive attitude. We had queso fundido and guac to start which was pretty addictive (we had 2 baskets of chips). After we had fajitas, chicken quesadillas and beef enchiladas. We all ate and still were able to take some home. Very flavorful and seasoned food, great portions and very price friendly. We had such a great time and will definitely be back soon for more, what a wonderful evening!

    Jose Tejas is one of those places that proves a busy restaurant is usually busy for a reason…read more The portions are huge, the drinks are strong, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for how much food you get. We sat at the bar, ordered way too much for two people, and enjoyed every bit of it. The empanadas, which are clearly a crowd favorite, absolutely delivered, and I loved that there were vegetarian options not just for those but across the menu more broadly. That made a big difference. Yes, it's crowded, and yes, you should think about reserving before you go, but the wait is worth it. The staff was also really helpful and kept things moving despite how packed the place was. If you're in Iselin, Jose Tejas is an easy recommendation.

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    Visited a Fat Cactus for the first time and I was impressed…read more The restaurant is located right off of Route 46 and is HUGE! After being seated, I walked around the premises and saw a large room for private events, a vast area for outdoor seating, very nice wall artistry, and even a good-sized individual room for a private meal. Shyam was an exceptional Server. He took very good care of us and contributed to an enjoyable meal. I started with a Classic Margarita and it was served in a LARGE glass. So large, that I had to hand over the car keys, afterwards. The Fat Cactus complimentary chips and salsa was AMAZING. First, the salsa had chunks of tomato, onions, and lots of basil. It was so throughly enjoyed, that we asked for a second helping, which they gladly obliged. Our selections were: Chicken Tortilla Soup (Rich chicken broth flavored with onions, tomatoes, corn, black beans, finished with a dash of cream, crispy tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, and cheese). This soup was served in a deep bowl, had a very nice presentation, and every spoonful was flavorful. The next item was the Burrito Michoacano (Shredded chicken seasoned with authentic Mexican spices, Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo, cheese, and chili arbol sauce). This Burrito was huge, all of the ingredients were well seasoned, and I took some home to enjoy during the NFL playoffs. The final item was the Tamales Chicken Pastor (Homemade masa tamales, stuffed with Chicken Al Pastor, served with red enchilada sauce, and topped with creamy sour cream). I'm glad, that I discovered Fat Cactus and will definitely revisit and/or dine at their New Brunswick location.

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