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    El Rancho Alegre

    4.3 (8 reviews)

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    Jay M.

    If you don't like the food here I would bet that you probably think Taco Bell is gourmet. This is a great spot for good carne Asada, carnitas, tortillas and Pan Dulce.

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    Julie L.

    Someone told us about this little hole in the wall in a strip mall and it did not disappoint! We went there this weekend and this really nice lady made us breakfast for $7 a each. I think it's family owned. It was so...good. I got machaca and eggs and my husband got a carne asada burrito he said was awesome. Little Mexican market with all the good stuff you need, fresh pastries, fresh tortillas and some really good salsa. Will definitely be back!

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    1 year ago

    Terrible meat quality. Absolutely no marbling, or taste. Irony flavor & tuff. Would not recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Great local authentic TexMex food. I've had Menudo, Caldo De Res, and great Tacos. The restaurant is in a great location in NE San Antonio.

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    Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen

    Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen

    (771 reviews)

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    I was looking for a quick lunch spot on my way out of the valley to golf in Gold Canyon and saw…read morethis place on Yelp with the great reviews. Authentic Mexican food sounded perfect and I knew good things were in store when I arrived at 11:30am on a Friday and all of inside and outside tables were full. The inside is quaint but has quite a few tables. They also have tables out front in the shade (to call it patio seating may be a stretch, just simple tables and chairs on the exterior of the entrance). You order your food at the counter and I didn't study the menu ahead of time but the ladies taking my order were patient with me. I ordered a shredded beef taco and a cheese enchilada with rice and beans. Nothing fancy for my first time as it's hard to golf on a full stomach! I found the only open table and then hit up the salsa bar. They have 4 or 5 different salsas/hot sauces and a few other goodies. I got a small cup of each sauce and all of them were quite good. My food was colorful, flavorful and just the right away to give me some energy without being lethargic. I could go on about a few other nice things but it seems most of East Mesa already knows about this place given the high scores on Yelp from a lot of reviewers. Nothing to prevent me from giving a 5* review at this time. I look forward to trying some more dishes in the future.

    My wife and I came - was on our list of places to try. I'd say "we will be back", but we've already…read morebeen twice this week! Loves it! Not a huge place - I can see how it can get busy. Order at the counter, and they'll bring out to you. I saw a lot of things I want to try, but started with the nachos, pictured. Also had the asada fajitas the next day. Their meat is near perfect. Nice cuts, tender and not dry at all. Definitely a fan. Enjoyed both the nachos and the fajitas. Good serving sizes. Also, loved the staff! They were super friendly and welcoming. They offered to take my empty plate as I was about to. They also bud farewell to guests as they left. Felt like a really warm family place. Well lit, fun decor, clean. Very enjoyable - will be back!

    Chilaquiles Modern Kitchen - Caffe de Olla

    Chilaquiles Modern Kitchen

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    Overall, really good food with a few things that kept it from being a full 5 stars…read more I had the steak fajitas -- the flavor and tenderness of the meat were honestly amazing. Only downside was they didn't come out sizzling like you'd expect, and the plate itself was just kind of... warm. That seemed to be a theme across the table. Not just mine, my boys' food also came out more lukewarm than hot, almost like there was a delay getting dishes out of the kitchen. Service-wise, our server was super sweet and friendly, but overall service was pretty slow. Food came out at different times instead of together, which added to that "something's off" feeling. That said, the food itself was really good: California chicken burritos (both my boys got them) -- warm, not hot, but they said the flavor was great. Maybe a little heavy on the avocado, but still good. Birria tacos, our friend loved them and the Consomé was solid. Hatch Chile Queso Fundido with corn chips was the standout. Chips were fresh and the dip had the perfect amount of spice. Definitely a must-order. Ceviche had fresh ingredients and really good flavor. So yeah, food quality is there for sure. Just wish it came out hot and a bit more consistently. If they tighten that up, this place is easily a 5-star spot. But I definitely did recommend this place to friends who live locally to try, it was honestly that good.

    I orered the carnitas chiliquiles and coffee de olla with concha…read more The coffee was pretty good and the concha was fresh and soft. Now the chiliquiles, The carnitas did not taste like pork carnitas, there was no crispiness to the meat, it tasted bland and had a large amount of fat. Secondly, they are not served with rice and beans, and shockingly, avacado, but, you are charged $2.00 extra for a few slices of avacado. I have never had this dish anywhere that not come with avacado (Traditional Mexican) Another thing that aggrivates the hell out of me, I was finished with my meal, my wife was still eating, empty plates on the table and the server brings the credit card machine for payment, and stood there literally holding the card reader over the table. then after I tap my card, she was quick as hell to flip it around to the tip screen and literally held it 12" from my face. Please let customers, finish their meal and let their food begin to digest, AND, clean the dishes and silverware from the table before you seek payment. I really do not like feeling rushed. There needs to be more respect for customers, we are there to enjoy a meal, not to be treated like we are in line at a fast food joint.

    El Rancho Alegre - mexican - Updated May 2026

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