Great food! Awesome service! A lot of variety to eat. Highly recommended. If you're anywhere near…read moreRichmond area you have to go and eat there. Drinks are excellent too.

If you're near Kings Dominion and craving Mexican food, you've got to try this place! It's…read morebeautifully decorated and has plenty of seating, so you don't feel cramped even when it's busy. We ordered the Enchiladas Yucatan and Enchiladas Mexicanas.. both were absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, and the quality was spot on. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Service was quick, and the staff was super polite. What really stood out was that even the manager came by to check on us and make sure everything was good. You can tell they genuinely care about customer satisfaction. Definitely a great spot to relax and enjoy a good meal after a fun day at Kings Dominion, or if you're in Virginia or just passing by and hungry like we were haha :)

Great food great service nice and clean the food is really good we will definitely go back​read more

Very good tacos ! Cool small place, feels like a mini Mexico. I'd come back it's quick and…read moreaffordable. Nice to have a spot in Montpelier as well because there is not many restaurants out this way

When I am craving Mexican food, I go to El Ranchero which is a 75 mile drive for me. Large…read moreportions, great tasting and good customer service. There hasn't been anything I did not like from the menu. For appetizer get the queso and to drink I recommend the horchata. Everything on the menu is a winner! Decor and furniture colorful but dated. Highly recommend this place!

There are a few local Mexican restaurants to pick in King George and this one is pretty good,…read morenothing too special. Prices are average for current market/time and food quality is good. Staff is very friendly and usually attentive. The place has different table styles to accommodate different size parties and is bright and colorful inside. They also offer drive through window for picking up to go orders.

Such a cute and hidden gem! This review is for all the parents out there. If you are going to busy…read morebee play city, this spot is a MUST for lunch after. They have awesome kids meals options and just about anything you would crave or want food-wise. I think you can tell a lot about a place based on how good the chips and salsa are, and their chips were amazing and they had a whole salsa bar so you could really get a great dipping variety. I got a fajitas burrito lunch special and it was so tasty. My husband got tacos Al pastor and pupusas and was very happy too. Next time I'm in the area I definitely plan to come back!

What a hidden gem! Right in Ashland/Hanover. Lovely and kind people. The food is great! Everything…read moretastes amazing. Finally a great Mexican place! Everything tastes homemade too. Will definitely keep coming back!

On our way to an anniversary weekend in Irvington, we decided to stop at El Ranchero Authentic…read moreMexican Cuisine after seeing all the amazing Yelp reviews -- and wow, it somehow exceeded the hype. From the moment we walked in, we were immediately greeted, seated quickly, and treated with such kindness. The service was attentive from start to finish and our order was taken promptly without ever feeling rushed. The food was absolutely incredible. We ordered the chorizo cheese dip, birria tacos, and the al pastor street tacos, and honestly... this was one of the best Mexican meals I've ever had in my life. Every single thing was packed with flavor, fresh, and clearly made with care. The birria tacos were rich and perfectly crispy, and the al pastor was unreal. This place alone was worth the drive. If you're anywhere near Port Royal, this is a MUST visit. We'll absolutely be stopping here again.

This is a small but really nice restaurant with good service. We we passing through and decided to…read moregive it a try. I had a taste for a Taco salad. We were seated right away and then the place filled up. The chips and salsa were good. Chips warm and salsa was mild. I prefer more spice but for the GP this works. If you ask they do have two more salsa, one green and the other Red is which I wish I had when I was eating my Taco salad. The Taco salad was mild they say you can request for it to be spicy which I will do next time. If you are passing through the area and want some mexican give them a try. If you like your mexican food with a little heat, ask before you order, I think everything is cooked mild.

This is our go to for nachos, burritos. The chips are always good, and the bean dip is a great way…read moreto warm up on a chilly night. We have grown tons of the staff who greet us with a smile whether it is busy or a slower night. It is not a large place so the noise level remains at a level where you can carry on a conversation over the appropriate background music. Again, one of our local favorites when we need a good meal.

Friendly service, authentic tasting food. Probably best Mole sauce I've ever had. Nice shaded…read moreseating area outside.

I am sorry it has taken us so long to get here! Service-Excellent; Margaritas-perfect; Food-…read moredelicious! Such a bright, cheerful place and the waiter was top notch. Thoroughly enjoyed our first time here and will be back!

The best Mexican restaurant around!! Definitely stop and eat here everything is incredible. Be sure…read moreto ask for the cheese dip and white sauce as they are both great! Also their flaming margaritas and delicious and the jumbo is HUGE! Definitely fun to order and drink and very tasty and all of their food is delicious. Service is always top notch and their restaurant is very festive

The food and service exceeded expectations by far. I was not familiar with this regional style of…read moreMexican food and I was impressed. Highly recommended!

Visited on Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2026) and encountered significant billing inconsistencies that…read moreraised serious concerns. My son was initially charged $34.39 for two frozen mango margaritas at the bar. Later, he went back up to the bar ordered one frozen strawberry margarita (listed at $15) and a tequila shot ($6), yet was charged $58.46. When I questioned, the female bartender about the price of a frozen margarita, and shot she immediately stated it was $15 and $6 stated that they thought the two earlier frozen mango margaritas had not been paid for. Obviously that was a false statement because they would've never allowed a patriot to walk away without paying for drinks from the bar this was just a way to justify them overcharging him. Although a refund was issued after I raised the issue, it was still inaccurate only $30 was returned instead of the full $34.39, excluding tax. Additionally, no apology or clear explanation was provided. This experience reflects poorly on the establishment's billing accuracy and transparency. Customers should carefully review their charges, as pricing appears inconsistent for identical items. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this establishment.

If you want authentic here it is! The food is amazing and I was so pleased with the service and…read morecozy atmosphere. It's very comforting. The food is just delicious and did I say margarita?

Chimichangas were delicious! I appreciated that they are topped in queso as restaurants don't…read morealways serve them this way. The service at the bar was friendly and fast and a fried ice cream is the best way to finish a meal!