A perfect sunday night in Arizona! We are from Florida, and selected this restaurant based off reviews. The 5 star ratings truly tells it all. The decor itself from the outside cactus to the inside bull skulls, and cowhide chairs were top tier. And the menu was perfect! Food came out quickly and everything was delicious. Our server seemed like the bartender also, and she was so sweet and funny with her recommendations! Thanks for an easy 5 star type of night out in Arizona. Margaritas Flight - so delicious !! Prickly Pear Mocktail Roasted Corn Salad Chocolate Flan slice read more

Ghost Ranch - Margarita Flight - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Came here to celebrate my friend birthday. We were a larger party and they were able to accommodate us. The atmosphere and decor of the southwest vibe is very cute. They have happy hour menu with good deals, def check those out. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. He did a really good job servicing our table 5/5 for him. The rest of the staff was also very attentive and kind. The perks of being a bigger party everyone orders something different and you get to try it all lol the food was good but nothing stood out as super delicious. We tried their chips and salsa, green chile cornbread, potato tacos, egg rolls, pozole, the pasta, shrimp cocktail, the chile rellenos, and the steak. The dishes I would not order again are the potatoes, the churro ice cream. The potatoes were super crispy/dry. The churro ice cream was also crunchy and dry, not what I want for my potato or churros. The pozole taste was good but the consistency is not what you expect from the pozole. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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We tried the restaurant due to recommendations. The aesthetics of the restaurant is Southwest flair with style. Service was a 4 star. It wasn't great but it wasn't bad either. There were times the waitress could have been more friendly and attentive. The mesquite steak tacos were a 5 out of 5. Flavor was amazing and the meat was tender. It comes with 4 corn tortillas and a side of rice and refried beans. The hubby ordered enchiladas and they were 3 taquito like rolls. Flavor was good but not what one would expect from your traditional enchiladas so go in knowing that. We tried an appetizer, the corn dip with chips which was very good. They have happy hour prices if you order before 6pm. $3 off apps and drinks. They had a nice wine selection option too and many other fun drink options including some mocktails that sounded refreshing. To end the night we shared the churro ice cream sandwich dessert. It was delicious and not a crumb of the dessert was left behind. I would come back for the steak tacos again or the dessert. read more

Ghost Ranch - Mesquite steak tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

10 of us came here for a business lunch. We brought a group from UK. Everyone enjoyed it so much! Everything was delish! Our server was friendly and attentive! The portions are super generous here! I loved the cheese crisp kinda like a Mexican pizza. The skirt steak platter was huge! Steak was cooked perfect medium rare juicy and tender. The desserts were pretty and good! Churro ice cream sandwich, chocolate flan cake and coconut tres leche. All so tasty! read more

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Came here with a bunch of colleagues this week to introduce some of our international teammates to Southwestern cuisine, and it was a HIT. I ordered the chicken soft taco plate with sparkling water, and the portions were generous. The tacos were fresh and flavorful. We came during peak corporate lunch hours (around 1-3 PM), and this place was BUSY. Lots of work lunches happening, so our food did take a little while to come out. That said, the service was awesome throughout. The ambiance is warm and cosy, and interiors sooo pretty, perfectly captures that Southwestern charm. Would absolutely come back when I am not on the clock, because those margaritas are calling my name. read more

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I tried Ghost Ranch again and this time I had a much better experience. I had the vegan entree called Plato Vegano and it was excellent They forgot the quinoa, but they ended up bringing me a side of it. The tofu was prepared really well- thick cuts, crispy on the outside but soft in the middle. Vegetables were cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The Cadillac Margarita is great and they offer happy hour every day. read more

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We were looking for a nice Mexican restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday. Ghost Ranch hit a lot of our requirements: - Service is great. Our server was friendly, attentive, and filled us in about other things the restaurant offers during their brunch and lunch service that weren't on the dinner menu. -Portions are generous and made with care. I had the mesquite grilled skirt steak tacos. I liked the charro beans, tender meat, and they had no problem subbing crema for the guacamole. You have to buy your own chips here which has become a more common occurrence. We ordered the chips, salsa and guacamole and could take advantage of the happy hour price. The salsas lacked a little bit of heat in our opinion but overall everything we had in our meal was nicely presented and tasty. My husband's horchata was an example of this. Overall, we appreciated the engagement from the staff and enjoyed our food. read more

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Always great experience with a fun, modern ranch vibe! We got there just after happy hour (unfortunately), but our server, Torrance, made the meal memorable. He was incredibly kind and attentive, especially with my friend who is deaf, making sure we always had water, napkins, and plenty of chips. The margarita flight is always a must for me, so I had to order one for my friend since it was her first visit. I told her that even though neither of us are into spicy margaritas, I knew she'd love it and I was right! Every margarita was delicious. I also ordered the lavender lemonade, which was refreshing and just as good. Ghost Ranch never seems to miss when it comes to drinks. Potato tacos! Another must have My friend ordered the Aztec Cake and insisted I'd regret not getting it. She was absolutely right. It was bomb and Torrance offered us a side of chips .TY. I ordered the short rib. It was flavorful, tender, and filling, with lots of garlic and savory flavor. I'm not sure if short rib is just not my thing, but it didn't wow me the way the Aztec Cake did. I warmed it up later and it was delicious a second time so no complaints. Excellent service, delicious drinks, and a fun way to spend the Fourth. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Parking can be a bit tight in this plaza, but I usually find a spot near the nail salon on the other size of the building. Been waiting to check this place out for Happy Hour and finally got around to it with friends. Happy Hour is daily with $3 off all appetizers (not just selected as the menu says) in addition to drink specials. We ordered a few apps to share and had: - Chips with Guacamole and Salsa: solid - Queso Fundido: I was excited for this as friends have said they liked it, but the cheese harden within minutes and it wasn't as nice - Street Style Esquites: I was expecting more corn rather than mixed in another cheese dip and likewise, the cheese harden quickly. - Shrimp cocktail: it was pretty heavy on the liquid rather than thicken, but good - 3 potato tacos: okay, wasn't expected it to be fried so it was a bit greasy but loved the slaw it came with - Southwest egg roll: not bad, was a crowd's favorite and I liked the sauce it came with We didn't realize most of the apps came with tortilla chips otherwise we may have ordered differently. I got the frozen margarita and it was a bit sweet, but nice for the summer evening. Our server wasn't super attentive, but was nice whenever they came around. There's a sampler entree platter I'd like to try, but of all the appetizers we tried, the best was probably the chips with guacamole and salsa. read more

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4/24/26 First visit, not my last! Ghost Ranch has been bookmarked for close to a year. Given I spent the first have of the day Training at Chandler PD event w/o eating my Hangry was undeniable. Parking 3/5 Arrived ~12:30 to a completely full parking lot. The Resturant shares parking with numerous businesses and another popular eatery Postino's. We spent 10-15 minutes circling like a commercial airliner waiting for the tower to direct our decent. We finally parked at Postino's and walked to the Ranch. Atmosphere 5/5 What was in-store for atmosphere was signaled by their Rooftop Mascot poised and ready-to-gore. This is the perfect "Branding" and "I am here" statement. Inside your eyes are taken numerous directions with the use of colors, architectural and interior design features including unique ceilings, southwestern artwork and decor. Clean, inviting, and simple with intention. Service 5/5 We were greeted by a welcoming Hostess who asked us for our seating preference and to our surprise immediately seated us. Our Server today was Rylee S. She greeted us promptly inquired if it was a Fisrt visit which it was. Rylee filled us in on all their extensive Beverage offerings, specials, and customer favorites. She took our Tea orders and gave us time to look over their Bruch menu. I was curious about a number of items that Rylee explained well. Let the sampling begin! Food 5/5++ The menu suggests influences of New Mexico style cooking. We ordered as starters Queso Fondido 5/5+ Amazing blend of ingredients that worked well together, the chorizo added a perfect standout reminder every few bites. This could be a lite bite or starter shared. Street style Esquites 5/5 Wonderful blend of cheeses skillet cooked on top of their corn kernels and grilled vegetables. This was a pleasant surprise, it too had some unique flavors going on with a hint of sweetness. Side of Corn tortillas 5/5 They nailed their Tortillas recipe. Perfect yellow corn flavor and thickness for use with their Queso. These are tie for to my favorite Resturant Corn Tortillas. Entrees Pork Enchiladas. 10/5 Chimayo chile braised pork Although they were billed as NM style red sauce they weren't and that was ok because the flavor of their Red sauce is wonderful and so much so, these I will return for! Red Chile breakfast burrito w/extra Ghost seasoning. 5/5 Incredibly huge burrito stuffed with rice, charro beans, scrambled eggs, Oaxaca cheese, cream, pico de gallo. Most of this ginormous burrito came home for leftovers. Pro-tip The burrito tasted even more delicious for lunch day two. Service by Rylee was gracious, attentive never having to ask for anything. The food was excellent! $100.51 with tip. Looking for a little Southwestern nueanced Latin style cuisine? Ghost Ranch my friends-SYOY! read more

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Talk about an amazing Taco Tuesday!! $7 margaritas, $3-4 street tacos, discounts on appetizers. You better get here early or there's a wait. This is a beautiful restaurant with great service and amazing food. The chicken and carne asada tacos were our favorites. read more

Ghost Ranch - Shrimp cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First time at Ghost Ranch today, it was pretty good! Nice casual Southwest style restaurant with beautiful decor. Parking was extremely easy, they have a decent sized lot with spots on 2 sides of the building. They do not take reservations, but the wait was reasonable during dinner for a larger party. Drinks are good, they have a nice selection of cocktails and wine. I ordered the Arnold Palmer and it was fresh but could have been a bit more flavorful (was a bit too light). Food is good! Loved the cornbread- it was a nice balance of sweet and spicy. May be too spicy for some. Loved the corn bits inside and the pepper jam(?) on top. Ordered the Chicken Poblano Pasta sub Steak and it was good, worth the price. Flavorful and unique with the cream sauce, corn, cilantro, and onion. Service was also great. We were well cared for. I do feel there are so many other good Southwestern style restaurants in the Tempe/AZ area, but this is also good and I would come back when I'm back in town. read more

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The ambiance and service is very good. I ordered the Fuego margarita, which only suffered from being too small lol. We also got the chips, salsa and guacamole, which was delicious: fresh, well seasoned. For entrees we had the steak burrito, the roasted corn salad with chicken added, and the southwest bowl with chicken. The only complaint was the texture of the tortilla shells; they were very thick and rather chewy. I found the bowl underseasoned. The salad, however, was absolutely fabulous. Overall this is a nice place, but we won't rush to return...eapecially with the terrible parking. read more

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Ghost Ranch offers a fresh take on Southwest favorites. The menu has a variety of selections from potato tacos to enchiladas to green chile cornbread eggs Benedict. Even with a smaller menu, it was hard to decide. I went with the tres leche French toast which was as delicious as it was beautiful.We shared the green chile cornbread appetizer--it was a little sweet, a touch spicy, and thoroughly tender. You're missing out if you don't try it! The service was delightful--the staff was attentive, friendly, and joked with our table. Overall, this was a pleasant brunch/lunch experience and I will definitely go back! read more

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We've been to Ghost Ranch several times now, but this was our first time for brunch -- and it absolutely delivered. Everything we ordered was as strong as any of the dinner entrees we've had here. We had the Ghost Ranch Benedict, pozole, and shared the green tomatillo breakfast burrito, along with sides of rice & beans, potatoes with chimi aioli and queso fresco, plus chips with guacamole and salsa. The burrito was massive (definitely shareable) and perfectly done with chicken, rice, eggs, cheese, and pico. The Benedict stood out with its cornbread base, chorizo, avocado, poached eggs, and hollandaise -- all balanced and executed beautifully. Service was polished and professional throughout. Ghost Ranch continues to impress -- now firmly a go-to for both dinner and brunch. read more

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We love Ghost Ranch andit gives such a fun New Mexico vibe. They have a great happy hour during the week, and the food is always delicious. The bartenders are wonderful and super helpful with recommendations, which we always appreciate. Our go-to drink is the Pretty Frosé and it's a must! Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's one of our favorite spots we keep coming back to. read more

Ghost Ranch - Cheese crisp - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Visited for the first time last week during happy hour. They have specials on appetizers and drinks. The food was decent. Some dishes were better than others. The ribs were kind of salty but very tender. The tres leches desert was very good. Our waiter was nice and attentive. The manager was phenomenal. The service was what really stood out to me. read more

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The star of the show was the corn dip, that has a much cooler name than that. It was so good, as was my $13 lemon drop on happy hour special which runs from 3-6 pm. The steak burrito didn't have much steak in it at all so it was more like eating a lettuce and cheese burrito and then every few bites you'd get a piece of steak. The salsas were really good, but the guacamole was just mid. The entire table was under-impressed considering how well reviewed this place is. read more

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Pro-tip: A must try restaurant! Highlights: Honestly it's been a long time since I've been thoroughly impressed at a new restaurant! I can't believe this place has been on my list for so long and it's taking me years to come here, but I'm glad I finally did. The food tastes delicious, the portions are very generous and the price is justified. The southwest chicken pasta literally comes with half of a chicken. From the pork chop, the salads, the Ranchos papas, the cornbread, the tres leches dessert - it was alllll good. I love the variety - definitely something for everyone. The service is really good and they were really understanding when we accidentally stayed past their closing time. Lowlights: The chocoflan really wasn't for me. Not a huge deal, but I felt like part of the restaurant was a little drafty so it was colder than I was expecting and wish I brought a jacket. read more

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Disappointed with the chicken enchiladas we ordered. It was 3 medium sized crunchy chicken taquitos with green sauce over it. The Spanish rice and beans were good. Price was $19.46 which was not worth it based on the quantity and quality. Staff were nice, service was quick, and ambiance was spacious. read more

Ghost Ranch - Chicken Enchiladas - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ghost Ranch was pretty good! We came here with a group of 6 so we got to try a little bit of everything. We ordered both the salads on the menu - roasted corn salad and citrus salad. I'm not sure which one I liked better, but I did enjoy the goat cheese on the citrus one. For the entrees, I ordered the grilled rainbow trout which was cooked so well. The lemon beurre blanc and arugula added freshness to this dish. My husband had the pork chop which was quite tender, and the goat cheese grits were delish (although it was a bit too salty for me). I tried my friends' sampler platter which came with skirt steak and enchiladas. The skirt steak was so tender and enchiladas are not typically my first choice but I was impressed. The southwest chicken pasta was very generous, it came with a quarter leg of chicken and chicken wing flats. The creamy chipotle sauce was flavorful and delicious. For dessert, we ordered all 3 since we wanted to try them all. The coconut tres leches was the winner. The churro and ice cream came second, and the chocoflan was my least favorite. The chocoflan was much more dense and sweeter than the others. Overall, the portions were very generous. Everyone enjoyed the food too. If you're looking for southwestern cuisine, this is the place to go! read more

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So So Good!!! Exceeded our expectations! The steak Burrito was outrageous. We also ordered the sample plate and it was amazing, LOVE the traditional flare. Service was great, we even met a really sweet family having dinner as well! read more

What an awesome find! I feel like I am generally not blown away by southwestern food. Not that I don't like it, but I always gravitate towards comfort foods rather than elevated. I'm glad Ghost Ranch changed my perspective! All their dishes were absolutely stellar. The salads (yes we got 2) were fresh, and full of flavor with their variety of ingredients. The pork chop cook was spot on, and combined with the creamy polenta and sauce it made the perfect bite. We went a little overboard with dessert, as you can see. All were good but the tres leches cake was by far the best! The main star of the meal, though, was the cornbread. I am already a slut for cornbread but this was outstanding even amongst cornbreads. Fluffy, buttery, and a great layer of complexity with their jalapeño jam. If they had presented a baking sheet full of this cornbread I probably could've finished it. Don't sleep on Ghost Ranch. Go check them out read more

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I love this take on Southwestern food. The open kitchen concept is cool, the menu options are great, the food quality is excellent and they are good with food allergies. read more

Best Southwestern/Mexican food we had on our AZ trip. The Red enchilada sauce is very authentic NM style with a simple, pure chile flavor. Great posole with a good kick to it. Excellent rice, refreshingly not Spanish rice, but bold plain rice. Great beans too. I think they really go out of the way to get quality ingredients. Definitely a cut above and worth a detour. read more

Ghost Ranch has good food and generous portions, so I definitely left full. The margarita was a bit disappointing though, as it was pretty small and seemed to be mostly ice. The biggest challenge for a place like this is that AZ has so many great mexican restaurants. While I enjoyed my meal, it didn't stand out compared to some of the other mexican options around the valley. Still, the food was good and I'd be willing to give it another try. read more

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My husband and I came here for date night and were quite pleased! He got the steak and it was SO GOOD, I got a salad and it was good - if we go back again, I would 100% get a steak. We also got the tres leches for dessert and it was tremendously delicious. The bartender and our server were both lovely!! I had a delicious mocktail that I have been thinking about since - I would go back just for that! The prices were a bit steep, so I'm not sure it would make it into the date night rotation, but we would definitely come back again for a special occasion. read more

I first visited this restaurant when it opened, so it was great to come back. Driving up, I noticed the cool landscaping filled with awesome cacti. As soon as you step inside, the delicious aroma of food surrounds you. We were seated right away, and everyone was super friendly. After looking over the menu, I decided on the following: The Pozole, which was absolutely amazing--rich in flavor with a bit of heat, easily some of the best I've ever had. Chile Relleno - A Pozole - A++++ read more

Ghost Ranch - Pozole RED CHILI PORK STEW HOMINY CABBAGE SLAW AVOCADO CILANTRO - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Came here on a taco Tuesday and had a great experience! We got the eggrolls, elote dip and 3 tacos. The corn tortillas are probably some of the best I've had but my overall favorite was the elote dip! I can't remember our servers name but she was very kind and attentive, the restaurant itself is super dope and a great vibe! Will definitely be coming back read more

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The service & atmosphere both times we've dined here has been positive. The drinks we ordered were really tasty and the food was fresh! Fiona was very helpful & made us feel welcomed from start to finish. read more

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I can't believe we hadn't come here sooner ! We loved everything -service, food, atmosphere. The chips salsa and guacamole to start was fantastic and those salsas were so addictive! Kept going for more bites! The portion sizes are large so you really get your moneys worth! My husband said the cowboy steak was one on the best he's ever had and my barbacoa tacos were phenomenal, I loved the tortillas! We can't wait to come back and bring our family. read more

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When they first opened, they were really really good. But I feel like they are slacking now. The steak is full of grizzle the last three times I've been. The last straw was a long hair in my side of vegetables. It USED to be a great place. read more

Well, after a 30 plus minute, frustration filled drive...looking for a good spot to have dinner..I stumbled upon this place! What a find! Visiting the Tempe area for work, went out for a walk and now looking for a nice place to have some dinner! This area is filled with junk food spots, drive throughs and little places that didn't seem very inviting! Using the trusty Yelp App I was struggling to find that spot that I really wanted to eat at...and then I found this! Great spot, knew it the minute I drove up. Super busy parking lot which is always a good sign. This is right next to another busy spot but I liked the open look and feel of this room as I drove past! I lucked out with a spot at the bar (one thing with work events, usually just me) and was very glad I did. Bar service was fantastic! Started with a margarita, no salt on the rim which came out right...had a little chat with the bartender and she explained to me how everything was scratch made, in house with local ingredient..right up my alley! As someone who loves to cook southwestern food and judges most Mexican restaurants on their beans...this intrigued me! I ordered the sword-fish tacos...in a world of places that do fish tacos it is slowly becoming my least favorite dish...if every place did them right, like this, I would order them every day! This came out as they should ...all the fixings on the plate, some wonderfully prepared fish, great beans, rice, slaw, guacamole and salas with the tortillas on the side so I could build them as I wanted! The tortillas were fantastically good, fresh, warm and cradled all the flavors of the fish and other items! Hands down one of the best plates of food I have had in a long time and spot on for fish tacos! Highly recommended! Service was fantastic, food was so much better than average and the room was a treat for the eyes! This is a great space and was clearly a place good for larger groups as well! Look forward to coming back to this, for sure! KT read more

Ghost Ranch - Sword-fish tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Lively and fun atmosphere with excellent margaritas and bar service. Some unique and creative entrees, but also more traditional fare including scrumptious guacamole and chips. read more

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(3.5) I came here for lunch with a friend around noon on a Thursday. There was plenty of seating available inside. I really love the southwestern themed decor here, they really did a great job decorating. I ordered the 3 tacos lunch special with chicken and a side of rice and beans. The tacos were ok, not as flavorful as I'd hoped. My friend ordered the southwest bowl which was better. I'd probably order that next time. Our waitress was not that great, she wasn't very attentive and had a weird attitude towards the end. I might come back here and check out their happy hour. read more

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Met a friend here for dinner & drinks, can't wait to go back! We started with the chips and guac/salsa. The chips were perfectly crisp and the guac and salsa verde were out of this world! I didn't care for the salsa roja personally but my friend loved it. I was in the mood for something light and went with the citrus salad with chicken. Cool, plump citrus pieces and creamy goat cheese complemented the peppery bite of the arugula so well and the chicken was a very generous portion of perfectly juicy and grilled chicken. The citrus vinaigrette tied everything together nicely. My friend ordered the southwest eggrolls and it was easily a perfect portion for an entree or a generous appetizer to split and they looked delicious and crispy! I don't drink much but was almost tempted by their drink menu as everything sounded so refreshing and they had a lot of unique twists on classic drinks. I ultimately went with the cucumber basil cooler which may be my new decorate drink. Refreshing cucumber and basil with a little touch of sweetness from the simple and lemonade and topped with soda water for some fun bubbles. A perfect little mocktail! I'll definitely be back to Ghost Ranch, their menu was expansive, the food delicious, and the service top notch. read more

Brunch is fantastic at Ghost Ranch, and our server Emma was amazing. The green tomatillo breakfast burrito is large and filled with beans, scrambled eggs, chicken, Oaxaca cheese and plenty of flavor wrapped with a very big flour tortilla. It's big enough to share. The steak and eggs are hearty and savory, the steak is perfectly seared with a warm pink center and whatever seasoning they put on that steak is addictive! They come with two potato cakes which are warm and fluffy inside with a lightly crunchy exterior (and are a brunch menu exclusive). The prickly pear frose rita was fantastic as always, refreshing and the prickly pear flavor is not too sweet! And the bloody maria/mary are spicy and yummy. We learned that most ingredients are house made, even behind the bar, and it shows. read more

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Emma was our spectacular server and guide at Ghost Ranch! We loved every bite! So glad we saved a tiny bit of room for the tres leches coconut cake. Wow. Swordfish tacos were delicious. Loved our skirt steak tacos. And say "Si" to the frozen rose. Fun to include the margarita flight. read more

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