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    El Rancho Mexican Restaurant

    4.3 (243 reviews)
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    Don't split fajitas, they'll charge double!
    Erin L.

    WARNING: EXTRA CHARGES IF YOU SPLIT FOOD I'll give 3 stars because the mole enchiladas were really good But some highway robbery happening here. We asked to split the steak fajitas, hoping to save a buck, and instead charge us $9 extra! They didn't warn us at all that they were going to do this! Also, not even adding extra food- pretty sure they gave us the same amount for its regular price. We would have chosen different things, just tell us! Also, they charge another 3% for service charge if you use card. Just incredibly insensitive to not even say so when charging customers. I used to really like this place but won't be coming back

    Churros

    The food here is amazing, it feels like it's made out of genuine love. The torta bread was toasted so well, and the fries were delicious. The nachos combined well with the sauces we were given and each one tasted amazing with tolerable spice. Not to mention the churros, I'm not sure what was inside but it tasted like some kind of caramel filling and I loved it. The flan was beautifully presented with a cherry on top and I admire how the workers here put their best effort into their work. The horchata was also very delicious, it really stands out from the rest because it's made well. The inside is very cute, there's Spanish classics played inside and it doesn't seem too crowded. It's a nice little restaurant I would love to go to with friends. The whole aesthetic and environment of this restaurant excels at looking like a genuine Mexican restaurant and there's nothing better than going to a restaurant that embrace my cultures food. Overall my experience here was fantastic. I'd love to mention and appreciate the two hard workers I met at the restaurant yesterday, Aracely and Reina. Reina served us and Araceli cooked the food. They both did a fascinating job enhancing my experience here by interacting and talking with us. I love this place!

    Chicken tacos on corn tortillas
    Esther P.

    Nice and clean food was very good. After a day at the beach this place didn't disappoint. We ordered the steak tacos on corn tortilla, chicken with corn tortillas, shrimp quesadilla. I can't remember the other dish with cheese. It felt like we were eating from a street truck in Texas lol. The hostess was very nice and accommodating. The chef visited our table and was very nice. The place is small with a few tables, beautifully decorated outside and inside and feels like you're in Mexico. Price was just right too. We look forward to coming back.

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    Reema M.

    I'll keep this one simple, we visited El Rancho after a hot beach day. We were seated immediately, place wasn't very busy. We ordered a number of items, for vegetarian options we ordered Guacamole, chips, tacos and Fajitas. The food was really good, flavorful and delicious. We really enjoyed the food. The only minor comment is on the server, she was professional and prompt but seemed to be in a rush, asked us like 4 times in 7 minutes if we were ready with our order, would have appreciated a little bit of time. But overall enjoyed the food, would recommend to anyone looking for a Mexican restaurant in the area.

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    Kaitlyn J.

    The perfect hole in the wall! These were absolutely the best carnitas tacos I've ever had! Sylvia was a delight and even told us how it was prepared!! This place will definitely be my go to anytime I'm in Long Branch whether it's summer or winter. Right across from the train station so it is easy to locate. BYOB, amazing food and great people who truly care about the food and your experience!

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    9 months ago

    I loved the pulled chicken Mole enchiladas. Very cute authentic decor and nice employees.

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    3 years ago

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    Thank you very much Jonathan… we look forward to see you again soon….

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    We appreciate you. Thank you

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    3 years ago

    Terrible customer service. Horrible attitude from the hostess. Don't waste your time or money!!

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    4 years ago

    The food and atmosphere was perfect! The chef was also incredible, she took care of our order and put heart into her food.

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    4 years ago

    The cook came out and asked us what we liked and then made something special. It was so good... we're bring the whole crew back.

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    3 years ago

    Food is delicious and authentic. Service is slow but the staff are very kind and courteous. Very cute and space.

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    3 years ago

    Good delicious food and feel the food was fresh.. friendly service.. the dressing for salad was good

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    Thank you very much. Look forward to see you soon!!

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    4 years ago

    Food was incredible . The steak burrito I had was a 10/10. Chef was awesome. Will be coming back

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    Thank you Daniel very much. Hope to see you again soon !!!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food, service and pleasurable atmosphere. I recommend this fine establishment to anyone that loves authentic Mexican food.

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    Thank You Sam! We look forward to serving you again.

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    Ordered take out steak tacos - so yummy! Next time I think I'm gonna get the steak quesadillas…read morewhich looked baller cooking on the grill when I walked in. Let me put it this way, the interior is very "unique" or basically super authentic Mexican/Spanish style with a store in the back! I bought this huge bottle of Valentina hot sauce for $2.50. With the tacos my total bill was about $11. The main girl working there was a little abrupt but nothing to crazy. I do DEF recommend the food here if you like authentic Mexican. :) def get lots of the green hot sauce on side! P.S.- I downed the roasted onion and pepper they put on top of the tacos right away - so good but so spicy! I felt a little sick after but it went away. I think my stomach just hasn't had that heat in a while. Also, they had run out of guac(?). That was kinda lame.

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