Worst food ever management trash atmosphere trash time of food arrival trash sea food trash and when I mean the food is basic really basic it's like they forgot the salt and pepper on the food rice taste like city water went back to see why food was so nasty they said the manager is not in town so I asked if their was anyone else I can speak to they said sorry. I'm a new Orleans chef and I would not plate any of the food read more

Seriously I don't know why I came back to this place, this time the salsa was past due. Salsa is not kept refrigerated. Recommend for the food. Just don't go for the salsa. read more

El Rancho - Mexican Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

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It would be 5 stars if I could see good communication and teamwork drive thru needs lots of improvement

Horrible the worse restaurant I have ever been to. I barf in my mouth every time I drive past this place. I can not believe thy asked me to pay for the food they served me. read more

Meh!!! We came here for caldo de res but as we started to order there was no more caldo, so we ordered different food. I ordered the cheese enchiladas and the cheese was not melted at all the meal was Luke warm. My mother in law and tia both ordered the caldo de mariscos we also had to send them back because both bowls were also just Luke warm. While they were eating their caldo they over heard other waiters offering caldo de pollo and menudo. Upon hearing that they called the waiter over and asked him why he didn't offer those options, his response was " well all you asked for was caldo de res". Really?!? I'm sure they have had better days and much more informed waiters but today was not that day. read more

It's good their breakfast is great lunch is okay flavor wise but over all its a great place to come dine.

Our wait before we got our food was 45 min. We were very disappointed with our plates. Enchiladas were super greasy and had no flavor. Rice was hard and dry. Beans were salty. Don't waste your money. We paid $24 for both plates that were horrible tasting. Regret eating there. read more

Our servers name was Robert he was great he told us the specials and they sounded good. I ordered tampiquia which was good. The law ordered the enchilada combo. she tore up the enchiladas but didn't like the carne quisada so I ate it. I liked it. thank you Robert it was awesome read more

We went for breakfast. The food was not only bland but barley cooked. Service was a joke, the waiters came to our table only twice and it took 35 minuets to get our food. There where only 12 other tables with people but the staff spent more time chatting to each-other than servicing customers. I know why they are open 24/7. They have to be because I bet they get very little return business. read more

This place has the best cheese enchiladas I have ever eaten. I am also known to only order cheese enchiladas at basically any mexican restaurant ever except taquerias specifically. I looked this place up just to write a review. I only visit Harlingen every few years (I live in Fort Worth), and I ALWAYS go here. Dreaming of these cheese enchiladas. read more

Amazing everything. It's hard to be good at everything with such a huge menu, but this restaurant pulls it off. Great breakfast. What out for the salsa; it's amazing. read more

They pretend to speak no English. I have been going for years and today is the last time I will go. They messed up my very simple order 3 separate times, offered no apologies, and charged me full price anyway. This USED to be a great place to eat but not anymore. Last time I went through their drive thru, my debit card was compromised too. They lost a customer. read more

So I've only ever had their botana and it was provided by my work as an associates lunch but, the botana is very very good! If you get the botana for two it is more like a botana for four or five. The portions are huge! The food is really good and their salsa is delicious. Next time I don't feel like cooking at home I will be ordering a botana for two for the family! read more

Please don't bother so much about the looks! This palm is modest and have great food. No much healthy stuff but it taste good! I did cheese quesadilla and it was tasty! read more

I have NEVER left a negative review on yelp but I ordered Chile con queso, a potato egg & cheese taco and a bean egg & cheese taco. I told the waiter I don't eat meat, he understood that. I was eating my bean, egg & cheese taco when I bit into full strips of bacon. I told the waiter and he just said the chefs didn't tell him there was bacon in the taco. Also waited 30 mins for water and queso and had to ask twice for a water refill after 20 mins. I don't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Been here several times. Always been good. You get great value for your money. However, stick to the Mexican food, shrimp cocktail didn't look too appetizing. Chips and salsa were excellent. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

Open 24 hrs. I come here for Breakfast. Coffee is always good. Very inexpensive breakfast choices and specials.

I love the atmosphere this place has there are original paintings decorating just about every inch of the walls. More then often they have Spanish music playing in the background. Its usually a very busy restaurant with a lot of tables. However at times during a lunch rush it can get so packed that finding a comfortable place to sit can become troublesome. Especially because some of the tables are a little too close together. As far as the food goes its pretty good Tex-Mex food. You can get a lot for very little money. However there are times when the quality varies. I've notice that the service and the quality of food goes down from time to time during there busiest hours. But the waitstaff are always friendly and continue to check up on you even when they seemed to be overwhelmed. read more

Ugh I hate this place. They are so rude and everything takes forever! Waste of money!

I've been to this restaurant 3times in total I'm actually righting this review at the restaurant right now because I am just so discussed and disappointed. The menu is all over the place and really overwhelming, there is just way too many things that don't even need to be on the menu. We ordered drinks and there was already (hopefully pulp) at he bottom of the drink. The whole place isn't very pleasing to the eye but I feel like if a restaurant has good clean food and good service then the outside doesn't matter. This place how ever .... no just no my niggas read more

Fast, tasty, convenient. Order the chicken enchiladas and charro beans, they're amazing. Breakfast tacos are HUGE. Pancakes are top of the line. read more

24/7 Mexican food!! Who cares!! it just has to be half way good and anyone awake during early morning hours will enjoy! food is just ok

I went the other day and ordered Fajita al carbon. The meat was salty and smelled like mildew. You could tell they tried to cover up the smell with salt and pepper. When I spoke to management, she said that's how the grill smelled and noting was wrong with it. Worst service ever. Not even worth one star. read more

Food was less than mediocre. Service was horriblel. Would not recommed to anyone, not even a dog or a cat and I don't really like cats. Not to mention the ladies room was absolutely disgusting nasty. read more

I hit this place up every time I go to Harlingen. Its good food and very inexpensive. Great for breakfast.

Food is so-so but really, the place feels dirty to me. The bathrooms are gross. The furniture is old. Terrible decor. I just didn't enjoy it. read more

I came here with my boyfriend at around 3am. I don't know if the time of day had anything to do with the poor food quality, but I was very disappointed. I had the chicken enchiladas and they tasted alright. I felt that there was no substance in the inside of the enchiladas. The rice and beans were very dry. My boyfriend had a breakfast taco with bean, bacon, and egg. He said that the bacon was very fatty, and he ended up taking it all out. I would have given two stars, but I'm a server and I appreciate the service that we received. The lady was nice and prompt even though she had several tables because it was busy. read more

Great atmosphere had band going would have gotten four stars if the flour tortillas were better. Extremely pack but we seated right away. Staff was polite. Food tasted good. read more

It is always packed here and noisy, I will never order breakfast items they always overcook bacon and eggs. But aside from that their food is inexpensive and tastes great, especially the quesadillas they are huge and delicious with lots of cheese and fajita. They do have a drive thru, just be prepared to wait a while, if you want to avoid dining in or all the noise and people. read more

Great tasting food!! Love the prices, the specials are wonderful. Have ordered there several times always get exactly what is asked for. best place around town. best of all 24/7 anytime anyday they are OPEN! read more