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    El Rancho Grande

    4.0 (176 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL RANCHO GRANDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Camaron a la Diabla
    Anabel U.

    While we ordered online, I had higher hopes after it was recommended by a couple people. I ordered the camarones a la diabla but the sauce wasnt a traditional sauce. This tasted like a regular spicy salsa (with lots of oregano) and they just added a chipotle to try and match the flavor. The other items were just alright. The guacamole needed salt and jalapeño to be spicy and with more flavor. May give them another chance if I'm in the area.

    A few of my favs
    Sandy G.

    Authentic, delicious Mexican food. Friendly service and a cozy atmosphere make this spot a must-try when in Napa.

    Chicken nuggets with fries
    Trisha G.

    Other than coming during the afternoon when it was blazing hot! Food was great and service was awesome! Tried new dishes that I loved. The only downside is it is so hot and barely any fans. Today was the start of a heatwave. The enchiladas were great but the enchiladas de res could use carne asada instead. The shredded beef was nowhere near as flavorful as the shrimp and chicken enchiladas. Parking lot is small and street parking limited. Come early for a good spot.

    Crispy Taco and Tostada combo plate
    Amadeo D.

    I love the chicken they do here, in particular the chicken enchiladas! The chicken was tender and juicy, packed with spices and flavor, topped off with goey melted cheese and a rich mole sauce. I'm still dreaming of it hours later. We showed up with a large group and our server did a great job taking orders and serving 25 people. The chips were crunchy and freshly fried. The salsas had a little kick to them, but also tons of flavor. I had a crunchy taco as well, which was greasy, yet delicious. My wife tried the beef on a tostada which she said was good, but didn't compare with the chicken. The presentation of all the food was bright, beautifully plated, and very satisfying. Next time I'm in Napa, I will remember to hit this place up again.

    Torta

    The old man owner was very nice and he gave me free sauce, and utensils. I bought the steak torta

    Glad to see that they updated this place. They're back in their game. They expanded their patio w lots of seatings & beautiful landscape, - pretty succulents & lights. Staff are very nice & attentive. Inside they furnished it w custom made, hand-painted tables, chairs-even their counter & kids chairs are hand painted. Most of all, their food are so delicious & good portions. Please come and see this place!!!

    Shannon H.

    Probably leaning more towards a 3.5 star review but decided to round up. There are some tables inside but the night we came it was extremely loud so we sat outside in the covered portion. Our server was a little short with us - maybe because they were busy? We shared the chili verde plate - food was definitely good! Will go back again for the food but not the service. Also had a margarita and it was ok.

    Super Nachos!
    Amanda M.

    Tried this place for the first time today at lunch with some of my coworkers. Honestly, I really liked it. Really nice outdoor seating patio. The tables and chairs are beautiful. Service was really fast. Our waiter and waitress really nice and brought extra chips and salsa and grab extra salsa when requested. Also brought out a pitcher of water since one of my coworkers requested it. I got super nachos and honestly I really like them. They were really good. A lot of toppings, the al pastor meat was tender and the chips are really good not overly salty. Honestly, I would love to come back here. No complaints.

    Alexandra D.

    For starters we were Blown away by the attentiveness and kindness of the waitress may 26 out in the patio around noon! Our drinks were always full, the chips and salsa endlessly flowing. The menu is very large and I had a hard time deciding but I ended up choosing Chile verde bc I've been searching for a particular flavor and wow wow wow this plate did not disappoint! The sauce was so tangy and bright. The meat ever so tender and well marinated. I had to eat slower so I wouldn't woof it down so fast! Boyfriend had a taco plate that I was told was delicious, he didn't share, he enjoyed it too much. We are Excited to visit this establishment again. Thank you, muchas gracias

    Afshin A.

    Another good Mexican option in Napa! I love Mexican food! Every chance I get I give a new eatery a shot. El Rancho Grande was such experience and it turned out to be a hit! They have outdoor seating which is a plus most of the time in Napa and they allow dogs in case you wonder. I did what I do so often when I am starving and ordered the carnitas plate. It was very good. the carnitas was cooked just right and the refried beans were very tasty. The Enchiladas where also tasty. I just wish I was not driving so I could have a couple of cold beers, but hey, the food was great and the service matched it too!

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    Great food. Friendly service. Very clean. Reasonable prices and generous portions. We will be definitely back!!!

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    One of our favorite Mexican restaurants. We come from Vallejo to Napa cuz they are so good

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    Delicious Mexican food!!!!!!! Menudo was on point!!!! Find it and go! You will be happy you did.

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    great food, service and ambience, a little noisy inside, the porkchop and lobster roll are…read moredelicious. prices are in line with other restaurant. Ron

    We traveled to Napa Valley for our 15 year anniversary. Upon research chose this restaurant via…read moreOpenTable; super excited thinking this was more of a fine dining experience. Upon entry and seeing people dressed very relaxed, my assumption was curved. The inside was relatively small, we sat at small table in the back near the "kitchen" food pick-up area is the best way to describe it. Our waiter was okay, provided us the nightly specials and acknowledged our Anniversary. Nothing beyond the standard greeting. Drinks: very basic in my opinion; subjective I get it. Me and my guests were not wow'd. We had to ask for additional supplements for the Lavender Lemon Drop and Georgia Peach or something Peach with bourbon, peach puree, etc. Appetizers: PrimeRib Sliders, Fried Coconut Prawns and Lobster Bisque. Again taste is subjective, being from the south, flavors and richness is a MUST. I can't say we got that. Our guest throughly enjoyed the prawns and said the sauce was GREAT. I'm use to a VERY rich, cozy Lobster bisque and this missed the mark, and there was barely any lobster. Entrees: 8 oz Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, Crab enchiladas and Scallops. Filet was requested as medium, came out almost done, no pink in sight. While my guest was disappointed, they didn't feel like the battle of waiting for it to be corrected, disappointing. Prime Rib, was okay. The guest barely finished it. Pan Roasted Maine Scallops, were okay, cooked fine. Meal ended once a gnat landed on the crisp crackers. Crab Enchiladas: A very unique dish. Plentiful for sure; taste basic. Essentially a taco with all the fixings with crab sprinkled in minus a shell. No dessert for us; however, we were offered a cupcake with a candle for our anniversary. While this review is my/our experience, the restaurant missed the mark with this basic, dry store bought cupcake. I refuse to believe this was made in house. Perhaps one of the menu dessert options would have been better. We'll never know. My expectations were not met. Hope yours is.

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    Scala Osteria - Calamari pasta

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    Came for Mother's Day dinner. Seated right away. Service was quick and server was nice…read more It was a busy night so food took a bit longer to come out but apps, drinks and convos kept us going. Indoor lighting was perfect and set the vibe. They changed our plates and silverware each course which was a little overwhelming. I totally get it but it just seemed really excessive and tight as we were sitting in a booth round. We ordered.... Olive fritte Calamari fritti Ciabattina & bagna cauda Chopped salad spaghetti lobster Mandrills Al Vero pesto Veal scala ppini Margherita pizza Insalada mista Vongole Al forno The capos spritz Spaghetti western Prosecco Lemon drop Tiramisu Donut bites 9/10

    Our party of 9 had an incredible night at Scala, largely thanks to our server Brianna. The service…read moreshe provided was the best we've experienced in a restaurant in years. She was attentive, friendly, and funny. And she knew exactly when to step in and offer great suggestions. The server assistants were also top-notch, stepping in frequently to refill our waters and offering to get us to-go bags when we finished our meal. The stellar service made the evening unforgettable and super-special. The food was also outstanding. I had the pork cutlet with capers and butter -- absolutely delicious! The cutlet was thin with a wonderfully crispy exterior and soft, buttery interior. The sauce on top didn't overwhelm the meat. The portion was so huge I enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day. Other members of our party got the seafood and meat pastas (universally praised for freshness and perfectly cooked pasta). The appetizers were standouts as well, including the lightly fried olives with anchovies (a real surprise since the anchovies were mellowed by the cooking process but kept their savory deliciousness). The chop salad was also a revelation. Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience. We will gladly return to Scala when we are back in Napa!

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    Cordeiro's Steakhouse - Lamb chop was delicious!

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    4.6(603 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Most amazing restaurant from every aspect. We just finished dining all over Europe and this little…read morerestaurant hands down blew us away. The ambience was genuine French countryside (with a mix of a sports bar inside that didn't really match??), but given everything else was off the charts we didn't mind. The service was 5-star level with their manners, panache, and the knowledge and experience you would only expect at a Michelin-grade chophouse. The food. Spectacular. No words. Presentation was surprisingly impressive even with their side dishes. Their New Zealand Lamb Chops were criminal. Lamb will never be the same after having theirs. It. Was. Perfect. I did not care for any of their side sauces, which were on point, but I just prefer a simpler wine sauce. The wife ordered the Filet Mignon, which was prepared perfectly and was that melt in your mouth tenderness you hope for. Their included sides were asparagus, glazed carrots, AND mashed potatoes which were all fantastic. Appetizer was a jumbo white prawn cocktail which was good (wife birthday choice ;), even though I was eying their Wood Oven Oyster Rockefeller with spinach, bacon, and bearnaise sauce. Next time...sigh. The dessert was so good it was like torture after being so full. Thought I just had the best cheesecake ever that weekend at the Fairmont which was a Pistachio cheesecake with Boscotti crumbles. This blew it away. DARK CHCOLATE OREO CRUSTED WITH A DARK CHEERY COMPOTE. O.M.G. Wife had a banana crème brûlée which was equally amazing. Oh and they forced us to have as many dessert drinks as we liked (her bday came in handy) on a drink cart. (A full bar lol from scotches, sherries, brandies, ports, any style of chocolate liqueur). This will be our new home kitchen away from home. 20/10 rating.

    The service at Cordeiro's is top notch! They make you feel at home and catered to…read more We started off the meal with a couple cocktails and the calamari & shrimp. The dish had good flavor with the highlight being how fresh the shrimp tasted. Next level freshness that would resonate through the meal. The one thing I would adjust with this dish is the level of crispiness. I normally order fries extra crispy and I should have done the same with this. Next was the french onion soup and the Caesar salad. The soup was classic style with the onions being on the sweeter side. Good rendition. The salad was something that my friends had raved about and it was quite good. Nothing wrong with it but I have had better. The presentation was cool too. For my entree I had the ribeye steak. It comes with potatoes and vegetables. The steak was good but I would have preferred a higher char level. I ordered medium rare and it was closer to medium. Cooked at a higher temp for a shorter time would have been better, still the steak had good flavor. The potatoes and veggies were uninspired but there was nothing wrong with them. I order fries on the side which like the calamari could have been crispier. The peppercorn sauce was delicious. My wife had one of the specials for her entree, the ahi poke salad. This dish was delicious. Again the freshness of the seafood stood out. A terrific balance of flavors with some wasabi heat. 10 for 10. It was my birthday so the restaurant gave me a free chocolate mousse dessert which was delightful. All in all a good meal. We will likely return but next time focus on the seafood as I believe this is where Cordeiro's excels.

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    Cole's Chop House

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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
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    Were lucky to get a last minute reservation for a party of 8. Off-season, rainy evening but great…read moreambiance in this two-story restaurant. Covered, outdoor patio and nice bar compliments the dining room. Service was great and top notch. Unique corkage fee. Buy a bottle, open your bottle for free. Not bad! French onion soup was excellent along with their chopped salad. Several specials available to include surf and turf (delicious) along with a prix fixe choice. I chose this with my choice being the french onion soup (great on this rainy night), filet mignon, and a dessert. The filet was cooked perfectly and I chose a sauce, not because it needed it, but just to sample one of their sauces. The cracked peppercorn was excellent. Their chocolate cake was just ok. Not bad, not great. Would try something else next time.

    Second visit for my birthday dinner…read more Food selection: ribeye, filet mignon potatoes, au gratin brussels sprouts I'm going to be honest the first time I came here. The food was much better and much fresher. The quality wasn't as good as it was the first time especially the steak. I was a little disappointed because the first time I came here everything was so good so this time I would have to give the food about a three out of five. ( cocktails) lemon drop & espresso martini both cocktails were very good. I recommend ordering the lavender lemon drop because the proceeds go to a good cause. Service: our server was bill he was very attentive, very smooth very professional went over their new menu items for the evening my man decided to do a very special dinner presentation for me and they went above and beyond to make sure it was special. I was in shock that I almost cried!!! The guys all had great personalities and were very engaging! like it was amazing and I love the aesthetic of Cole's It was perfect. I definitely recommend sitting outside under the fire pit. You can't beat that ambience especially if it's a nice night. Conclusion: I really like the aesthetic here I love the ambience. I love how the waiters are down to earth I would definitely come back ! Thank u guys for your service and making my birthday special!!! They did a great job also they provided me with a nice birthday card!!!

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