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    El Rancho Viejo

    3.8 (114 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL RANCHO VIEJO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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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!

    Carne Asada
    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 ..

    Chili Relleno, Tamale, rice and beans
    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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    1 year ago

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

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    11 months ago

    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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    4 years ago

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

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    Got a bad case of the lazies but had guests coming to dinner, so I wanted to place an order using…read moreDoor Dash and through them stumbled upon this place. OH MY GOSH, what a lucky choice! The food is glorious. And it was packaged so nicely and attractively! Plenty of limes on the side even though we didn't request additionals. I had the Tres Quesobirria tacos and each was so packed with delicious beef! The bouillon was incredibly flavorful. I could only eat one, but one of my guests had one of mine and liked it very much. I had the last one just heated in the microwave the next day and it was almost as good as the first day. My husband and another guest both had the carne asada tacos and liked them. My husband is picky so I was relieved that he was satisfied - he actually used the words "really good" which sort of amazed me. Another guest had the chicken taco salad which was generously adorned with probably an entire avocado, and quite a lot of chicken. It was artfully prepared. Sides of rice and beans were even special; tasty and appreciated. I will be making a trip to La Catrina in person sometime very soon.

    We got shrimp taco, carne asada burrito, carne asada quesadilla and cherros…read more Shrimps were really small and I don't think the taco was worth 4.50 (I didnt see the taco on the menu) the carne asada burrito was large and filled with a decent amount of meat. My husband liked it. The asada quesadilla was bomb......only criticism is the amount of sour cream and Pico was garbage. It wasn't even enough for half of the quesadilla. Now the curros. Gosh dang. They were so delicious. I paid 38 dollars for all that food. The food cart area itself was adorable.

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    Dia de los muertos
    Dia de los muertos
    Veggie Fajita Burrito with carnitas added. Delicious !
    Veggie Fajita Burrito with carnitas added. Delicious !
    This is their chicken bowl - perfectly seasoned and absolutely DELISH!

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    Little Conejo Norte

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    Had a really good time at this place a few days ago. The flavors were pretty amazing and the…read moreportions were huge. I got a burrito and could have made three meals out of it. I also got to sample some really amazing tequila while i was there for pretty cheap. They carry Acre Largo and the G4 lineup so I was very happy. The salsas were house made and of the five we tried, every one was really good. I think our favorite was the roasted tomato salsa that comes with the chips. The service was quick, the food was quick, and the decor is upscale. After the meal i had the pleasure of talking with all the staff. The cook works at the Ridgefield farmers market as well during the season. The woman i talked to was telling me about tequila tastings with some amazing distillers. And our server was a lot of fun and did a great job. The combination of good food, good conversation, and good tequila really won me over on this place. I hope i get back soon to try more of the menu.

    This was a good meal. It was super quiet when we came it, I'm surprised as the food is pretty good…read more We ordered at the counter and grabbed a table. The margarita came out fast, it was the perfect level of spice and flavor (pineapple jalapeño). The food was out shortly after that. The tacos were cooked beautifully, the fish was battered well and the toppings were fresh. The shrimp was amazing. The shrimp were massive, cooked well, still nice and juicy. The team was really friendly, and the place is clean. Great food, great service!

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    Inside the restaurant. Nice place.
    Inside the restaurant. Nice place.
    Amazing roasted tomato salsa
    Amazing roasted tomato salsa
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    La Valentina

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    10.9 mi
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    I have been searching for a good Mexican food restaurant since moving to Vancouver. La Valentina is…read morea good option! I ordered the Carne Asada plate, and some of their (made in house) flour tortillas, with some butter on the side. I was very pleased with the food, it was all delicious. Service was excellent... awesome even! I even asked them is there was a panaderia nearby, where I could get some pan dulce... and they recommended Jorges bakery. I will have to try some of their other dishes... looking forward to it!

    Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. They were serving their brunch menu. We were seated immediately…read moreupon entering the restaurant. Chips and salsa was served soon after. I noticed they don't offer free refills on their chips and salsa anymore. This is a mixed bag for me. I have a bad habit of overeating complimentary chips and salsa before my meal arrives, so this may be a blessing in disguise. Our server was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean and I love the festive vibe. A lot of vibrant colors and beautiful tiles. I like the high back booth seating. It gives more privacy compared to the table seating in the center of the dining room. We ordered a grilled chicken taco salad and chorizo sope. Everything tasted fresh and portions were adequate to the pricing. Overall we enjoyed our lunch experience. We will be back to try their other offerings. Would definitely recommend.

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    Relax and enjoy some of our traditional drinks in the best environment!
    Relax and enjoy some of our traditional drinks in the best environment!
    La Catrina Salad
    La Catrina Salad
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    El Rancho Viejo - mexican - Updated August 2026

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