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    El Rancho

    3.3 (92 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Andrew O.

    Stopped in after a 14hr trip for a bite to eat. The bathroom was clean, and the decor thwas impressive. I really liked the carved seats and vibrant colors. We were seated fairly quickly and we had chips and drinks in no time. Seating was spaced out and we weren't too close to any other customers. We split a fajita for two that had steak, chicken, and shrimp. Our meal was very good and plenty of food for two. The server checked on us several times throughout our meal. A++

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    The service was incredibly quick and the food was amazing!! I'm shocked at how great it was for a busy Saturday night!

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    Food was excellent! Great flavor, not too spicy! Will definitely come again. Friendly, clean, really nice.

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    3 years ago

    Taco Loco - and a Big Size Modelo. Spot on service that was quick and professional. And you're welcome ;-)

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    Authentic and consistent! Great service and great food. The menu is a phone book, so I cannot imagine there isn't something for everyone.

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    Great authentic food and excellent service! It's a popular place amongst locals and tourists.

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    La Catrina

    La Catrina

    4.3(21 reviews)
    20.6 mi

    Finally...a good restaurant on River Street! We're in Manistee about a dozen times a year and I'm…read moreso burnt out on not having good places to eat. If you're looking for good Mexican, skip 'Taco Bout It' (which is very generic Americanized Mexican fare) and go here instead! This place just opened in the old River Street Station location and it's now my favorite place around town. Authentic Mexican food and drink in a very cool "Day of the Dead" style atmosphere. Awesome custom murals and decorations inside. It was totally empty when we walked in at 3pm on a Wednesday (to be expected) so we got 1 on 1 service at the bar. Food was super fresh and made to order. The freshly fried taquitos with super fresh veggies were awesome, and the tequila drinks were solid. I'll go here again the first chance I get. I feel like some restaurants in Manistee think they're fancy but are just overpriced and the food isn't very good (lookin' at you Golden Stag and Blue Fish). Then you have second tier food at Taco Bout It, Fricanos and North Channel. The food at these places almost seem like the quality of "theme park food" (generic and not very fresh). This place, IMO, is a big step forward. Fresh and authentic, probably family-owned (that was the vibe I got), with a great atmosphere (they were jammin' some modern Mexican music videos on the tv over the bar, which is WAY better than places that play ESPN or some political news channel). I predict that, if they can last until summer and have a good business-minded owner, they'll be jam packed all summer long. Or at least I hope so because I want it to be here, and be thriving, each time we visit Manistee!

    Best restaurant in Manistee, hands down. A true taste of some of the vibrant and vital cultures…read morethat make northern Michigan so special. The food is authentic, unique, and absolutely delicious. The menu is large and has options for everyone! The prices are fair and the portions are large. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The deck overlooking the beautiful river has a picturesque view of historic Manistee, a nice breeze, and is conveniently right across the river from the live music pavilion!

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    Doc’s On The River - Finger licking Chicken Gizzards.

    Doc’s On The River

    4.1(54 reviews)
    12.9 mi
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    It was our first visit to Doc's on the River…read more The restaurant recently just changed names and ownership. The new owner also renovated the restaurant and the up north vibes are cozy and welcoming. There is a very large parking lot. When we walked in, there was just a small nook to stand while we waited for a table. It was very busy, but expected for dinner time on a Saturday night. There was not a host at the stand so some other guest had a pen and was adding everyone's name to the list. Which ended up being very helpful actually! The host came back to tend to those waiting when she had time. She was very pleasant and kind. The space could be a family restaurant, but I would say it definitely leans more towards a sports bar. There is a full bar, high top tables, regular tables and lots of tvs playing sports. Every table was full when we were there and it was pretty loud. Towards the end of our visit it started to clear out a little bit. We noticed that when it did get quieter when people started leaving, there was not any music playing or anything. It kind of made it awkward feeling. We had the jalapeño corn bites as an appetizer. They were served with ranch. The bites were ok. I probably wouldn't order them again. For our entrees, my boyfriend and I both had the broiled walleye. It was very good and it was not dry. The mashed potatoes were amazing and my favorite part of the meal. The veggies were fine, nothing fancy! Our waitress seemed stressed and you could very much tell. The place was very busy but she was still attentive and helpful. They do have very nice restrooms. The place felt clean. Overall a good spot if you are passing through.

    Service was great food not so great. The menu says lake perch. It is not lake perch! They need to…read morecorrect that in the menu because calling lake perch is a total lie. The breading is not that great as well. Drinks were reasonable. Will probably go back because they are close only 7.5 miles away. Will maybe go back to the burrito. They should screw that up should they?

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    El Rancho - mexican - Updated May 2026

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