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El Rancho Viejo

3.8 (114 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Jennifer W.

We were heading back on side road and came across this place. It had outdoor seating and is dog friendly. We grabbed a table and the waitstaff came out after a bit and got our drink order. We ordered 2 shots of Patron Silver and it was not a standard shot glass size and price was extremely high. We just got an appetizer to share and desserts. Neither were what we had expected (cheesecake was frozen, etc) service was okay but as we were outside it wasn't like it would be I'm sure if we had sat inside. Give it a shot - you may have a different experience.

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Karl A.

I'm glad we stopped in here. This was a very good dining experience. First off, the service is great. They definitely work hard to take care of their customers. Our food order was taken quickly and we didn't have to wait long for the food. I had a plain (not the seafood) Chile Rellenos. It was cooked well and the cheese blend was good. I got it with the rice and bean. There was a lot of rice and beans! They almost hid my Chile! Everything tasted pretty good. I'd definitely come back! Good location, good food, great service!

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Jonathan N.

I've visited this restaurant for lunch recently and found them to have a good menu selection and was a clean establishment. The service was also very good and I enjoyed the salsa that they serve with the chips. I ordered the Carne Asada steak dinner from their dinner menu as the menu they provided to me for lunch didn't have it listed. My reasoning for three stars is that although the food was good, the Kearny Asada lacked flavor and it may be because I ordered it at lunch. Perhaps it wasn't marinated since it was on the dinner menu. In either case, it was still a decent meal. I will plan to visit them again for dinner and try to Kearny Asada in hopes that that was only one experience ..

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Brena A.

I moved away awhile ago and never made the time to eat here. This is my most absolute favorite place for Mexican food and if I could eat here every day, I would. The food is fresh and always piping hot. The owners are always so kind.

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Gerald G.

I recommend after eating every week for over a year. Family restaurant from authentic Mexican family owners. Not a chain. I no longer need any excuse to eat here, food quality is worth it. Top quality every time. Fast service, friendly and always polite.

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Always good, reliable food and service. We've been there many time. Our go-to for Mexican cuisine.

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Food is good and the owners are extremely nice people. My teenage daughter loves their flautas!

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Terrible service, terrible drinks and food! No wonder we were the only ones in on a Saturday afternoon!

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Love it! Would consider this one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. Great food, great service!

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Family owned and operated. The staff is friendly and the food is fantastic! We eat here weekly. Highly recommend!

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