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    El Rancho

    3.4 (98 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL RANCHO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chips and salsa, but the company was spicier!
    Clayton M.

    What's not to love. There's classic Mexico and variations on traditional dishes. The chorizo is perfect. We love this place. It has become our go to since moving here.

    Fajita Pina

    So good and the service was great. I had the fajita pina, it comes in a carved out pineapple. The flavors were unreal we will be going back.

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    Rick V.

    This gem is hidden in a strip mall in Holland. The service was excellent and friendly. I started out with the Horchatarita, which was amazing! Chips and salsa were free and very good. The taco trio was delicious, my favorite was chorizo, followed by chicken, and then steak. All three were excellent. The menus, both drink and food are big. Will be back!

    Chicken & beef fajitas
    Linda H.

    Our server was good The food was marginal. I had the pu6ck two entre A chicken enchilada & a chicken quesadilla. It was just ok. The chicken had no flavor whatsoever. The sauce on the enchilada was good but otherwise no flavor. Hubby had the chicken & beef fajitas. It was like they forgot to season it at all-no flavor. We've had this problem here before so there probably will be no return trip.

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    Olivia A.

    Enjoyed an authentic meal here last night! Service was friendly and kind, the food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable.

    My margarita!!

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    5 years ago

    I have been going to this restaurant for over a decade and have always received great food and great service!!

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    5 years ago

    Waited for 45 mins for food to come out. Nothing was really good. The best thing there was the rice milk. Beyond that it was not that good.

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    12 years ago

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    7 years ago

    It was bad service didn't get our food all at once along with forgetting stuff. Didn't check up on us either.

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    6 years ago

    The food is always great. The best place for Mexican food. Thank you for staying open for take out. Thank you.

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    9 years ago

    Wow! Awesome place. Great food. Brought us a ton of chips and sauce. We will be back soon! 25% off house margarita on Sunday's!

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    12 years ago

    As far as I am concerned, this is the best Mexican food in Holland. I think their 16th street location is even better

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    12 years ago

    Ordered the taco salad. Average at best. The shell was small, not much taste. I've had much better taco salads at other non Mexican places.

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    7 years ago

    Just okay. Chips and salsa good, house made chips. Lunch fajitas were so-so. Meat was a little overcooked.

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    11 years ago

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    11 years ago

    Have loved everything I've tried on their menu. Was super excited when they opened another location on the south side!

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    11 years ago

    A great Mexican restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere, great food, & good service. A very pleasant experience.

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    8 years ago

    This is my favorite Mexican place. The food here is always good, great service, and the margaritas are fabulous! Highly recommended!

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    11 years ago

    Great authentic food, and margaritas. Although, sometimes a little inconsistent. Great service and quick too!

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