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    El Ranchero

    3.6 (42 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tonya W.

    Great place for Mexican food. Hidden in a small strip of businesses behind White Castle but don't let that fool you. Our group had several good dishes, from chicken quesadillas, chicken fajitas, monster burrito, tacos carnitas and crazy fries. Portions are large. Monster burrito is MASSIVE. Food is similar to other Mexican restaurants with sides of refried beans and rice. Decor is inviting and cheery. The BATHROOMS were very upscale. Live edge counters and tile and stone work. I was impressed by the quality toilet paper (no it wasn't the typical cheap crap...pun intended). STAFF was amazing. Very friendly, prompt and authentic. Put this one on your list.

    Chicken fajitas 3/5/2021
    Tina M.

    You'll have room for dessert! Chicken fajitas and chicken burritos with mole sauce was dinner and both were very good. I'm picky about my mole sauce, I think the best is balanced by both sweet and spicy. This was a good mole sauce but not as sweet to my liking. Their chips and salsa are very good, the salsa is chunky so it's a hit in my opinion. The chimichanga cheesecake was good but I wished the ice cream portion would have been larger. Another guest in our party ordered fish tacos, they looked delicious. Their presentation of all the dishes was exceptional. The good: This place has fair pricing to other Mexican restaurants. This is a good place to celebrate a birthday, they make the birthday guest get noticed for sure! I love that they have a lunch menu offered 7 days per week from 11am - 2:30 pm. The employees are very nice and knowledgeable about their menu. They have a decent size menu with several offerings. The restaurant was very clean and so were the restrooms. The bad: The portion sizes. I felt their portions were not as generous as they should be. Other guests in our party noted the same about their meals.

    Best Fajitas EVER!!
    Jodi A.

    First time here! Definitely not the last! The best value for the money. Service was great and the food is beyond compare. We found it by accident but we are not disappointed. Come here and try the food! I recommend the fajitas and the guacamole! I used to hate guacamole but this has changed my mind.

    Lunch special chimichanga & taco with rice and beans.
    Andi W.

    Ok so I eat out every Wednesday. It's my day off to clean, do laundry and grocery shop so, I treat myself to lunch! I went to El Picante in Loveland right at 11. I was seated at the front door in an empty restaurant and then watched them wait on everyone in parties of 2 or more before me even though I came I first. I got up and walked out and came here. I was greeted warmly and seated right away and not by the front door. Their chips are better and their salsa is a lot thicker than el picante. I ordered a two item lunch special for $7.99. I got a taco and a chimichanga with rice and beans. Everything was delicious! I had already quit going to the el picante on Branchhill due to horrible service I won't be going back to the one in Loveland across from Kroger anymore either. This is the second time they treated me poorly when dining alone. I take that into consideration when I tip so, it's definitely their loss! Looks like this is my new spot for Mexican lunch!

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    The salsa picosa is amazing. It's family run, and the family truly are good people. Love them all and will eat here whenever I can!

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    It is the best the goat I swear I'm eating here very day here and best food and food for kids

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    Actually the food here is a bit bland. I've tried it a few times and honestly, the flavor is just not there.

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    30 minutes to receive food is a little beyond ridiculous. Glad we don't live around here and have to deal with the bs like this place.

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