I can't believe I haven't tried Mi Ranchito until now! I am such a huge fan - I think the restaurant is beautiful, both the inside and outside. Service is super friendly and the menu is so much fun - so many different options - both breakfast and lunch/dinner. This is one of those places that makes you just love Austin. I want to go back and try so many different things. The breakfast items I had were all fantastic! Migas, pancakes, tacos etc. I both recommend Mi Ranchito to local friends as well as will absolutely take my friends and family that visit to. Def on my Austin faves list! read more

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Beyond yummy Take some tamales home! Breakfast or pastor tacos sabroso!! Great salsa and guacamole, escabeche read more

Absolutely, my new go to restaurant. As a Texas native, there's a Mexican restaurant for every occasion. There's your interior spot, for when you want the real thing. There's your lazy tex-mex comfort food. There's the bougie spot for date nights. And there is your personal favorite... For me the personal favorite is now Mi Ranchito. When I think Mexican food, this is exactly what I think of. The guac was perfection, big chunks of onion just like it is supposed to have, and HUGE serving with no random lettuce at the bottom for no reason. Tamales! I tried the chicken, bean and cheese, and pork. The bean and cheese underwhelmed TBH, most my cheese had melted out and crusted, but IYKYK it's all about the pork, and the pork was perfect! I REALLY wanted to try to pozole verde, and SO many other things on the menu, so I will be going back for all of those, and probably updating my review. As lots of folks have mentioned it's a LOVELY spot, which is what drew my to it at first. Then you are greeted by warm and genuine counter service, it feels like popping into grab a bight at a friends place. The food could have been a lot less good, and I probably still would have enjoyed myself, but thankful the food is as good as the interior/exterior looks, so all the blessed and beautiful with the world. There is no joy like the joy of finding another fabulous Mexican restaurant to add to the arsenal. I could not be happier. read more

When you walk in, you can see it's a very small place looks like a house that was converted into a restaurant. When you go order all these watermelon, pineapple, Horchata waters that are extremely very well tasting. The food is OK. They do have a patio section outside but when we went, it was a Saturday so we just decided to take out, go try it out. read more

As for the food, I give it a three. Large food portions, but lacked what we consider authentic Mexican. We came on an extremely busy Sunday brunch. There is limited indoor seating space. They have plenty of outdoor picnic style wooden tables. They can definitely accommodate for groups of all sizes. My café de olla was sweet. I enjoyed my mango n chamoy paleta. We will have to come back to try their lunch menu. read more

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I have to chalk this one up as "I get it, but it's not for me". The ambience is excellent. Instagrammable, if that's a word, seems to be the goal. That's not a bad thing as it provides a great space for getting together - especially when the weather is nice. It's great to have non-bar places for gathering and I commend El Ranchito for what they're doing here. The people here are great. The staff was really friendly and I really love supporting businesses where the people are this passionate about where they work. To me where it falls apart, is the food - which was just okay. Again, this is a "me" thing and will vary on individual taste. I had the horchata latte - which was great - but this is something I'd get when I'm in the mood for a milkshake, not in the mood for cofffee. Extremely sweet and undeniably delicious, but too decadent for daily coffee. The esquites were too heavy on the mayo for my liking and lacked spice and acidity. Lemon juice and chili powder offered as condiments would have gone a long way. The picadillo taco is where it really fell apart for me. The most obvious ways for me to judge an establishment are the salsa and the tortillas. I didn't get chips and salsa, so the salsa point is moot here. The flour tortilla, however, was store-bought. This doesn't immediately make the food "bad", per se, but it does put a low ceiling on how good the food can be. The picadillo itself was too cumin-heavy for my taste (again, a "me" thing). For the hype around the restaurant and the prices charged, homemade tortillas are almost expected. In the end, it was a mixed bag when I visited. I love that this place exists, but it's not for me, 3 stars. (FWIW, I give myself 2.5 stars most days ;) ) read more

Let me tell you about Mi Ranchito folks. We have been going since it was a smaller spot down about a quarter mile from where it is now. Great food and great service all around, try it all people you can't go wrong. The outdoor seating is the best when it's nice out and the location is cool because you can watch everyone drive by (if you're into that). Their salsas are also yummy read more

Mi Ranchito reopened down the street from its original location. We were able to visit for breakfast on a Sunday. Even though it was crowded, we were able to find a spot inside. They also have tables outside too. You order in line and then find a table. I ordered the migas super style, meaning it's served with queso instead of shredded cheese. It was SO good! I enjoyed everything from the cheesy eggs to the beans to the homestyle potato's. We'll definitely be back! read more

Mi Ranchito - Super Migas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

New location for Mi Ranchito and they did an amazing job!! The location has so much parking and such a beautiful setup of tables outside. The food is just as good as always! The trees provide nice shade for this time of year. Service was impeccable! Come give them a try and stay a while. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Service and a smile! You line up to order then food comes to your table. Fresh, homemade Mexican food with great flavors. I was impressed with the Horchata Latte. I wish the dining room were larger, but there is plentiful seating on the deck. Come have a taco then enjoy a country drive in Manchaca. read more

This is a beautiful place and the service is quality. The people who put this place together - job well done. Walking in - just know this is counter service. Sometimes a benefit and then sometimes if you want to order more and have to wait in line again - sometimes not. The food is beautifully presented! Goes with the ambiance. I don't know if my tastebuds were off that day because even both the Agua Frescas we tried seemed not simply fresca but more sugary than I expected. For the price point I do personally feel maybe for my tastebuds there could be a little deeper depth of flavor. Maybe if we happen to be Menchaca-ing again we can try some other dishes. read more

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Hot brown sugar and cinnamon, really good, not too sweet which I loved. Hot brown sugar and cinnamon, really good, not too sweet which I loved. read more

Mi Ranchito - Cafe de Olla - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I am re-reviewing because Mi Ranchito moved down the street to a beautiful building with inside and outdoor seating!! Highly recommend you visit their new location. They are no longer at the old "orange wall" location. The food is still incredible! The tamales fresh! And the salsas are delicious! I haven't found one thing I hate from this place. The staff is the same and always very nice and gets your to-go order right every time! Highly recommend. read more

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Really enjoyable and tasty meal from their new and beautiful location. Large portions at an affordable price. Nachos-chips were thick but help up without getting soggy. Fajita chicken was absolutely delicious Beef ranchero enchiladas-delicious meet and sauce Bunelos-a massive crispy dessert like a sopapia just not puffed up When I picked up the order the staff was very friendly Make sure to try all the self serve sauces as well read more

Mi Ranchito - Beef enchiladas with ranchero sauce - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place makes my favorite Mexican food in Austin!! Top tier breakfast tacos, enchiladas and tortilla soup. I pick up breakfast tacos at least one a week. Recently tried their tortilla soup and licked the bowl clean. Their chicken mole or spicy guajillo enchiladas are my favorite. The tamales are also great. I love the bean and cheese and jalapeño and cheese. They offer strawberry and sweet potato tamales as well. They have a sauce bar with many options on the spice scale and pickled jalapeños and onions. Their spicy avocado sauce is my favorite and pretty spicy. Their coffee is also very good! The vanilla latte is a little on the sweeter side but so so good. The staff is always so kind. You order at the front counter and they bring the food out to you. Their new building is very nice, clean, comfortable and welcoming. So much seating outside and a good amount inside. Lots of parking in the back. Could not recommend this place more! read more

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Beautiful little restaurant with lots of flavor to back it up. I had two migas tacos, one avocado and one chorizo. They were super filling and the salsa bar let me customize them further. I also ordered a watermelon aguas fresca that really hit the spot. It was huge making it an excellent value for what I paid. The staff were very kind and quick in preparing my order. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Always on the hunt for authentic Mexican food when I'm not in the mood to cook. Everything here is delicious. Service is always top notch! Love the outdoor seating! read more

Hubby was asked to take a trip over there by a friend to pick up some pork tamales and their salsa that you pay extra for. He got a dozen for us and they were flavorful, fresh and piping hot. Hubby loved the salsa that they make there as well. Service done well and provide good quality food. I know they very recently moved to a new location in a white house that they built and believe the new address is 1105 FM 1626, Menchaca, TX. read more

Mi Ranchito - New location 1105 FM 1626 - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came to do a funeral at onion creek memorial, decided to stop at this place. It did not disappoint, from the aurora and lots to choose from the menu. We tried the chicken tamale and the masa and meat ratio was 50/50 so good and flavorful. We also had the Asada taco with corn tortillas. The taco was filled with meat and the corn tortilla was homemade. Let me tell you about the salsa bar!!! Want spicy? Get the avocado salsa soooo good. read more

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Mi Ranchito continues to be my go-to restaurant for menudo after a night of celebrating. It's the same (perfect) every time. It's $16 but can feed two, or you can have leftovers. Outdoor seating is nice too if the weather permits. They have a small staff that is always hustling too, so that's appreciated. read more

Mi Ranchito - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mi Ranchito was delicious! We ordered the huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, and horchata lattes -- everything was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. They also had a great selection of salsas, which really elevated the meal. The horchata latte was the standout for me -- super creamy, rich, and just sweet enough. I seriously regretted not ordering the 32 oz! The staff were very welcoming and kind, and the indoor space felt incredibly cozy. There's plenty of seating inside and a good number of tables outside as well -- perfect for nice weather. Parking was easy, with a main lot behind the building and a few spots in front. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially for brunch or a casual weekend breakfast! read more

Mi Ranchito - Top plate: Huevos Rancheros Bottom plate: Chilaquiles Coffee: Horchata Latte - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is absolutely fantastic. So happy to see that they made it from a food truck into a brick and mortar. The ambiance is very much a fusion of modern and traditional and I really do love it. They decorated really lovely for the season and their seasonal menu was wonderful and I'll have to go back and try it. What I did this first time, I tried to order a little bit of everything to kind of gauge exactly what I liked. The chicken mole enchiladas were absolutely delicious, the sauce made with love and more rustic than sweet. the tamale was the closest to my families that I've ever had outside of SATX but does have a little more masa than I prefer. The tacos were excellent, but I will say the barbacoa is not necessarily what I'm used to from San Antonio, but it is very delicious in the way they executed it. The garnitas Taco was excellent and the tortillas are handmade, I specifically ordered corn. the aqua Frescas asre large, super sweet, and delicious. Mine last 2 days since I added a little water and lemon based on the sugar. The service is: order at the counter and they bring the food to you once it's ready and they are all super friendly and kind. We will absolutely be back again once the weather gets better and we can enjoy their outdoor facilities either in the front or the back. read more

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Delicious food, great staff! The place is so comfortable & the backyard is beautiful. My only issue is that I love margaritas with chips and sauce & they do not serve alcohol. The food and service are so great that I will continue to dine here, sans tequila! read more

We came back and had another five star experience! We were able to order almost immediately, which was nice. The food was delicious! The carne asada and alambre plates were very good entrees. And the outdoor seating was very nice as well. Staff was friendly too. We will be back. Well done Mi Ranchito!! read more

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Food was the absolute worst "Mexican" food we've ever had. I should've just cooked at home. To start, the ordering process is horrible, the line goes out the door and just plain ridiculous to order at 2 registers. Ordered guacamole and chips, the guacamole lacked flavor, very bland needed salt, chips were plain, over all lackluster. I ordered an alambre, it came with rice, your choice of beans, and a chunk of lettuce. I should've known just by looking at the rice I'd be disappointed, my homemade authentic Mexican rice runs laps around it. Everything lacked flavor and seasoning. The alambre had large chunks of tomato - in my almost 30 years of life I have never had an alambre with tomatoes and bits of bacon on top. Corn tortillas were fine, but didn't save the meal. Horchata was just okay and the only thing I found palatable from my meal. My boyfriend ordered menudo, it was edible, but would not order again. Came in hungry left disappointed. Honestly, for what we paid it was not worth it. If you want an authentic Mexican meal, save your money and go elsewhere. read more

As a true Mexican, I was extremely disappointed at this place. I ordered Huevos Rancheros and asked for egg whites. They said they couldn't do just the egg whites, which was weird. When I received my "huevos rancheros", I was kind of shocked; this is definitely not huevos rancheros. My husband wasn't a fan of their chilaquiles either. I can say that the café de olla was the best part. I guess the place is aesthetically pleasing. read more

My favorite breakfast tacos in Austin!!! They are always quick with to go orders. Even in person with they're busy, the food comes out pretty quickly. The people that run this place is always friendly. The migas is my favorite taco there. Ive had their caldo and menudo as well and they are good. The aguas Fresca is so refreshing and comes in only one size (XL). They moved into a new space recently, it's spacious indoors and out. Looks amazing!! So happy for the owners! read more

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This was great! Leaving town from visiting family for the holidays and made a quick stop on the way out. Online ordering was simple and fast. Charming place inside! Lived the poblano salsa and the breakfast tacos were very tasty. Will definitely come back when we are in town again. read more

Staff is so friendly. The customers were from all over the US. Idk how they found out! Im mad that I didn't visit them sooner. Its on my way to Hays Austin Community College. I always think, i should stop but i am always late and forget. This Saturday I made it a goal and was pleasantly surprised! Its worth going out of your way. Deliciously made food. read more

Mi Ranchito - Tres tamales order. Pollo, puerko y strawberry frilolesnNegros, arriva las sirenas negras y arroz Mexicanomouth watering!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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food is amazing, i got the Chicken mole with black beans and i enjoyed it. the service is very fast (it was even busy) and everyone was very welcoming. the place is small and cute and they have an outdoor patio. the only thing is the price was VERY expensive. we go 2 chicken mole plates with 2 aqua frescas and paid $50 and we left not "full" bc the rice and beans portion was kinda small (look at photo). perhaps i'm used to other restaurants portions being bigger. read more

Mi Ranchito - chicken mole w black beans - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

A beautiful spot with plenty of outdoor seating--busy but never overcrowded thanks to the spacious layout. The food is absolutely delicious, just what you'd hope for from a great Mexican restaurant. The décor is charming and full of Halloween spirit. And don't miss the spicy avocado source--it's a must-try! read more

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The horchata latte was super yummy & the food was good as well! I also enjoyed their self serve salsa bar. read more

Mi Ranchito - Horchata latte - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Second time going. Customer service is great Food is good Horchata Latte is yummy (as a coffee drinker a little stronger would make it better) This will definitely be our go to spot Food is a bit over priced but then again what's not these days. read more

We have driven by this place numerous times and noticed there's always a crowd decided to check it out. If you choose to sit inside, there is a limited seating however there's a lot of bench seats outside. Once you enter look for the signs so that you know where you need to go to order your food. We ordered queso and chips. A tamale plate and a soft taco plate. The staff will bring out your drinks and food, but everything else you need to get up and go get. Such as your condiments, napkins and silverware. The queso was room temperature not hot. Had to send it back. The soft taco plate food was room temperature at best. Had to send that back as well to get a hot plate of food. The food lacks seasoning. If you need assistance while you're at your table, you may or may not get someone who actually speaks and understands English. If you're not fluent in Spanish, you may not be able to express what you need. Here on Yelp the restaurant shows one "$" our lunch was $60. read more

Great as a second course for hungry Christmas dinner guests. They were pleased for the dinner.

I picked up 3 dozen tamales for New Year's and the family all loved them. We had pork, chicken, and veggie. All were delicious but the veggie really stood out as the best. Will be back soon! read more

Deeply sadden to say that once they loved everything changed. Went by for lunch paid $28 for chile relleno with an egg wrapped around battered and wrong cheese I didn't ask for and quality just not so great. Too expensive for the quality taste of the food. I didn't even finish my meal, I use to love the place before they moved. read more

We love Mi Ranchito. We have been eating there for about 6+ years! The food has always been amazing but they have stepped it up recently with a new beautiful location. More options and always pleasant staff/owner. It's like a retreat now. We are so happy to have them nearby! read more

Food and service is outstanding. Love the Migas! The new location is great. It is one of the very best mexican food cafes in this area! read more

Recently moved just down the street from their old location and built a beautiful new property. Food is thankfully just the same and reliably delicious. Very happy to see this business thriving. Service is always friendly and I cant wait to stop in again. My favorites are the pork in green sauce, churros, and shrimp tostadas. read more

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