DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! I downloaded yelp just for this restaurant because it was so bad. This was THE worst restaurant I have ever been to. The salsa was the most watery salsa ever. You can just tell the queso is from a jar. The beans tasted straight from a can. The nachos had 10 pounds of cheese and the tiniest bit of meat. The water tasted like it was from a hose. The vegetables tasted like hand sanitizer. The tortilla chips were ridden with oil. You can tell this is not authentic Mexican food at all. read more

Avoid this restaurant. The last two times I've gone I've ended up with extra items added onto my bill that didn't make sense and others at the table once I pointed it out noticed it on their bill too. The owner is overcharging and hopes you don't notice. Latest trick is they now charge $3 for the tiniest bowl of chips and watery salsa. One you finish they ask if you want more then charge another $3. Very sneaky. Go elsewhere other places don't charge for chips and salsa and you get more chips in a big basket and better salsa. Other than that the food is pretty good but be forewarned about all the extra charges to inflate your bill. They are losing customers and it is for good reason. read more

The owners and staff are so friendly and accommodating. The food isn't too bad. It's a little bland and nothing special. The margaritas could have been a lot stronger. I'm not looking to get drunk but I would like to taste a good drink. Again bland weak margaritas. They work hard to please you and I did appreciate their service. I don't know if I'll be back but maybe. read more

This place El Rancho is fabulous authentic Mexican food. They can bring you the salsa spicy or mild. However you like it. We had great service. We were served and ate and walked out within 30-40minutes. We explain to the cashier that we are from Texas and we were looking for some authentic Tex-Mex food and this food was exactly what we were looking for. We will be back here in a few days if you're asking for something specific to they will tell you where to go and where to find it if they don't have it. Very nice family very nice owners nothing bad to say about this place. It gets a grade of 100 from us. read more

On a recent trip out to Ohio from California, this was my Mom's pick. She likes this Mexican food better than others in Fremont. I had the chicken chimichangas and a chicken enchilada which were good quality and made like a true Mexican restuarant would out in California. (I went to others on my trip that drenched the food in a cheese sauce that make the makers of Velvetta blush) The server was excellent, bringing out tortilla chips and hot/mild salsas. My mom thinks they make their own chips in-house. Near the cash register, they have jewelry and trinkets for sale, which seems kind of cheap, but hey, at least they're trying! It's located along State St. and the ambience outside isn't too inviting (a car lot), but those quibbles aside, I had a good time eating here. And the margaritas come to your table in cactus-themed glasses! Cool. read more

El Rancho II - Taken from Google Maps - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, Ohio

Found this place on Yelp while passing through the area. Small, low key Mexican restaurant. People were friendly. We were seated promptly and the waitress immediately greeted us to take a drink order. We tried the frozen margaritas. They arrived and were good but lacked some lime flavor. Maybe too much ice. The homemade salsas were excellent. They gave us a mild and hot. We combined them for a delicious blend that was perfectly spicy! I ordered the burrito ranchero with chicken and she ordered the El Grande Burrito. The were both excellent and huge! Neither of us could finish them. I loved the refried beans and rice too (Some of the best I've had). Service was very good and we were in and out quickly! Would highly recommend this place read more

Margarita. Get a "top shelf" margarita. And if you can get Raphael to make it for you, even better. My wife (a Latina) and I have determined this is our favorite margarita, and we have had margaritas in a lot of places! If you order and drink two of these in one sitting, it won't matter very much what you eat because you will be happy. If you order and drink three of these - take a cab home! The food here is good but a little on the wet and greasy side. Typical for this sort of Mexican food it will be swimming in sauce, but it is good. The chips are made on-site and the salsa they bring with it is great. If you have time there is a Mexican grocery located next door. You can order in English or Spanish, but either way "margarita" is pronounced the same! read more

the absolute worst mexican food ever!! taste like cat food. i took one bite and spit it out. owner called the police on me because i refused to pay. do not eat here. i should had listened to the reviews i seen. i was willing to go to jail because it was that horrible that i refused to pay. i make better mexican food and i'm african american. i would give this place -5 stars if i could. they need to just burn the place down. just disgusting. read more

DELICIOUS!!! New to Fremont, moved from Georgia and the El Rancho's there are always good, so I had been craving for a good authentic Mexican burrito for awhile. I visited another Mexican restaurant here said to be really popular but I did not like the food there at all! BUT, I tried El Rancho today and was NOT disappointed! It was everything I expected and then some! It was on point and the portion was plenty! Even tasted the same after reheating & I didn't get heartburn! Haha! My birthday is Cinco de Mayo, so I know good Mexican food and this is it! I will definitely be a regular customer! Gracias! Gracias! Gracias! for not only your great food but also your Excellent service!! Very welcoming and friendly!! ~Ms.Kym~ read more

This was the most unique Mexican food I've eaten. It was also the greasiest! Even the tacos were deep fried. The food was bland but most Mexican restaurants I go to have rather bland food. The salsa and chips were OK. There were many Mexican families eating there so maybe it's more authentic and a better place than I thought. Who knows? On a better note, our server was excellent! I think she was the first server who actually listened to what we were ordering, instead of just writing stuff down. When I ordered my meal, she made suggestions of things I could change based on other things I ordered. Great job there! read more

The triple fajita was perfectly seasoned. It consisted of shrimp, steak, and chicken. I would have given 5 stars, but they did not remove the tails from the shrimp. Also, the steak was a bit chewy. In addition, they give you 2 salsas, but they don't tell you that one is hot. For a party of four they placed one at each end. FYI go for the one in the white cup if you like mild salsa. read more

By far our favorite Mexican restaurant. Raphael is the best and always makes us feel at home. Ask for gravy to top your dish. It's liquid gold!!! read more

I have recently taken a job in Fremont and this is where I ate my first night's meal. I found excellent service and decent food. While one reviewer said that the food is bland, the homemade salsa picante grew hotter and hotter and I found it excellent. The salsa de tomatillo was also very good. The waiter was attentive, organized, a good listener with a good sense of humor. These people are great and I will be going there again. read more

This is our favorite Mexican joint. May not be the most authentic food, I wouldn't really know. I've never lived in Mexico. However, most people from the South West consider themselves to be the foremost experts on Mexican food. First, make sure Raphael is your server. He has a great personality, takes pride in his work, and is an all-around nice guy. Our kids love him and he still knows what they order even though we don't go there as much as before (we have moved about 45 minutes away). read more

Everything was horrible,except for the server. We picked this restaurant before going to enjoy a haunted attraction and the server was the only good thing about the place. Will not visit again. read more

Margaritas are pretty good. Had the pork tacos that are cooked in a habanero sauce and I really liked them although they were a little greasy the flavor was outstanding. It came with rice and beans, much to my surprise the rice was well seasoned. At most places its flavorless. Good prices for lunch. The salsa they give you when you're seated was very good. It's the first time I didn't have to ask for hot salsa. My friend had the pork in green sauce and it was tender and flavorful. read more

The best Mexican food I have ever had. The salsa is great and the huevos ranchos are beyond fabulous. I no longer live in Fremont but still manage to eat here 4 or 5 times a year. read more

We stopped at this location on a trip back from PA going to IL based on the positive reviews. We were not disappointed. Despite the modest appearance, the food and service were exceptional. There was a lot of delicious cheese on the enchiladas and the "hot" salsa (medium in spiciness) was flavorful. Friendly and efficient staff and food was priced right. read more

Where can I start, the chips and salsa were great, you can tell there made from scratch. I order the special which was the Chicken Milenesa, and boy was it good. This was the best Mexican plate I have ever ordered, if you go in you need to order this, along with a Top-Self Margarita (make sure Rafa makes it for you). The Top-Self Margarita is the best Margarita I have ever had, just make sure if you have 2 you dont drive home. The Service was great ask for Rafa, he makes sure you are taken care of, and is very friendly. Will visit again soon. read more

CLOSED! we drove 20 miles last night because it said it was open till 11pm on Sundays only to find it closed! Now I don't know if it was just that day or for good, it sure looked closed for ever! Would have been nice to say something on the website!! Not going back... read more

The food is ok but takeout is not worth the price...i ordered 3 (super teeny tiny) tacos with a teaspoon of rice and beans & they charge $1.50 extra for cheese...i thought that was part of the taco?? Anyhow 2 orders of this came to about 20the bucks, still hungry:/ read more

This is one of the few Mexican restaurants that serves large chunks of meat and vegetable in their burritos, instead of ground beef. You can tell that the food is made from scratch and is not too salty. I have never been disappointed here and the service is excellent! read more