It's been three years since I have been back. The staff here is fantastic. They hustle and served our large party very well. I am still not a fan of the food. The chips are thick, oily and hard-crunchy. My steak quesadillas wasn't what I expected in a quesadilla. It was more open faced like a taco. There was lots of steak and very little cheese. The steak was tough and lacked a seasoned flavor. The refried beans were thick, dark and lacked that familiar Mexican flavor. The rice was nicely cooked and seasoned. read more

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Great service and great food. The rice and beans were delicious. We had quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas and tacos and all were good.

I have been here many times and the place is always good. They have plenty of parking and plenty of tables. They have a full bar. The margaritas are very tasty. Service is always good because we ask for the same server every time. There are plenty of food options for everyone. Spicy. Not spicy. Mild. Not mild. However you want your food they will make it. We will definitely be back again. read more

Before Covid ever happened this restaurant had great food. Now they never add any seasonings. I don't have this issue with any other Mexican restaurant I ever been to. They literally don't season anything and it's disgusting. read more

Mi Ranchito - Chimichanga with 0 seasonings and disgusting beef - Mexican Near Me - Lowell, Indiana

The service is always good and fast. The guacamole was not as good as it used to be. The meat in the dishes really had no flavor. Not sure what changed. This used to be our favorite restaurant but I'll have to say we may need to find another one. read more

Went in hungry, I Left hungry, I ordered the steak burrito. The portion of steak was sad really. Service was just OK. The waiter did comp my food to try to make it right tho. The Ambiance was dated like walking back into the 80s they need to update and give more meat portions for the charged price. When the waiter asked me how the food was I told him not good or enough steak for me. The owner should take a page from Fat burrito in Crown Point for portion size on a burrito. Sad because I've had fajitas at this place and it was good a few months back. They must have changed cooks since then. Disappointed. read more

Travelers beware! Food was terrible. Passing through on our way home, saw a good amount of cars, and thought why not. The food. That's why not. We should've known from the stale chips, but thought maybe we just got a bad batch. Food was horribly bland, like no amount of hot sauce, salsa, and guac fixed it-because they were also bland. A bunch of recurring locals come here, so I'm not sure if there are no other sit down options in town or what because this isn't it. My husband and I literally left nauseous-and not from overeating. I would save your money. We just spent $40 to be sick and the stomach flu does it for free. McDonald's would've been a way better use of funds. The only reason I gave a one star is because our server was very kind. 0/10 recommendation for food. read more

This is the least satisfying Mexican food experience I've had in a while. You'd think Mexican is good everywhere, but not here. My husband and I found our meals to be bland and service was lacking. The waitress just took our order and dropped off the food and it felt like we were forgotten. The place was pretty busy for a weekday lunch so maybe she was busy. In any case, the margarita was fine but it would have been nice to have a glass of water. read more

Mi Ranchito - Enchiladas suizas - Mexican Near Me - Lowell, Indiana

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I used to love this place about ten years back and maybe that was the last time I ate there till today I decided to stop by for lunch since me and my son were coming through the area. It was lunch time, service was great, margarita was great! Food not so much I don't care for the chips and salsa anymore I thought they used to be good but they must of changed. The rice and beans were good, I had the steak fajitas and it was over loaded with veggies and very little meat. My son had the same thing and he didn't like the chips and salsa and they messed up his steak fajitas, he wanted no veggies and just steak and his came the same as mine with all veggies, he didn't want to ask for it to be remade he was ready to eat, so he picked out all the veggies and literally had like 5 pieces of steak, it was all veggies! We both said it was ok like other reviews, would I go back? Tbh I'd rather not, food was ok but for lunch coming out to 72 dollars with food and one margarita and a coke for my son I just can't go back for that price just because the food was ok, it's gotta be better than that. Review 06/19/2025 read more

Best Mexican food!! Great service. Never a bad meal. The gem restaurant of Lowell.

Sat lunch...sat and had chips and salsa put down.Well chips are WAY to thick, flavorless and basically reminded me of something commercial from a bag,the salsa was basically V8,no feel or taste of homemade but actually V8 vegetable drink.Beyond disappointed I PD $3.50 for a ice tea and left..went down street to other Mexican restaurant( Mexico lindo),chips and salsa at table..chips,fresh,warm and correct thickness, salsa definitely fresh and nice flavors .Read that review because this restaurant is not good read more

Stopped in on a cold day on the way back to Indy. Good chips and salsa, and a tasty Chili Relleno with cheese for days. Enough for 2 big meals. #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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Salivating as I'm looking at the pic of the food.. SO FLAVORFUL! Really great prices, staff is amazing! Love the decor inside, the music, all of it! Cant wait to go back read more

Mi Ranchito - Camarones Cancun - Mexican Near Me - Lowell, Indiana

The service was great! Very friendly! The food however, there was very much to be desired. The steak inside of my burrito had some flavor. The red sauce on the outside did not. The rice was not horrible. I should have lowered my expectations, as many people have hyped up this place. The Coke was good. Maybe if I had a margarita it would have tasted. I forgot to take pictures. Sorry. read more

Service was fine, food came out quickly. However, the taste was just so so. None of the food made me want to come back.

awful, just awful. flavorless & bland red sauce, not the same as it was, but it's been 6 years since i've been here. service was awful as well, started arguing with me that's not what i said. will never return. read more

Tried this place out a few weeks ago, and glad we did! Their food was sooo good! The service was ok, we didn't like that for our family of 6 people, we had to share 1 menu, and the waitress kept coming back literally, like every 2 minutes asking if we were ready to order yet!!? - excuse me, we've never been here before and they had an extensive menu!? Everyone liked their meals a lot, we will visit again someday, although the way the tables were set up, we felt very "squished-in". read more

Mi Ranchito - Mi Ranchito burrito dinner. So good! - Mexican Near Me - Lowell, Indiana

This was a tough one review wise. Service was good (5 stars). I read a few reviews regarding one menu per table - maybe was a pandemic cleaning issue - we had one for each person in our group. Portion size was decent to good (4 stars). Took home half, others at table did not have leftovers - not because were big eaters. Price was average to a bit high for area (4 stars) I just was not wowed by the food - it was okay. Not stellar, not bad. Authentic? No, not really. Average American Mex food - and that isn't a bad thing, I just had higher expectations. Chips were cold - was fine but usually most places have them fresh and warm. Decor was lacking (at best 2 stars, really, I'd say 1 star) - Cocula restaurant in Cal City is a perfect example of solid 5 star decor - this place missed the decorating boat in my opinion. I wanted badly to say 5 stars but really, kind of mediocre. Would I go again? If someone else wanted to, yes Of my own choice, no. Sorry Mi Ranchito - I wasn't displeased but I wasn't wowed either. :( read more

Nice dining food gets out decently fast but I have to get rid of a star because what kind of Mexican restaurant doesn't have queso??? Service is good and I like the seating arrangement and the decorations. read more

Best margs ever!! Super quick service and super nice owner. Definitely will be back. I get the chicken quesadillas with beans and rice everytime now. read more

Mi Ranchito - a person sitting at a table with a drink - Mexican Near Me - Lowell, Indiana

We ordered Mi Ranchito to go and this is by far the best Mexican food and service in Indiana. The chips and salsa are phenomenal. The chicken botanita topatia with green sauce is the best item on the menu it is so good! They also have the best fried ice cream. The service was fast especially for a to go order food was hot when we got home. The ambiance is great for dining in. Our family has enjoyed this restaurant for 15 + years and it keeps getting better! read more

The food wasn't great if I'm honest. Have heard from multiple locals that this is the spot for Mexican food. I got the mole enchiladas and the sauce was oddly similar to bbq and not what I'm used to with that sauce from other restaurants. My wife said her food was ok, and the nachos were definitely not what we expected (split between the kids and they barely touched their food). Not to say we won't be back ever again but definitely will be trying other items on the menu. Most positive comments I've heard has been about their margaritas. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant, though I wish it was closer... The service is great and even on busy nights it doesn't take too long to get your food. So many great dishes to choose from. read more

1st time here was very enjoyable, only think I thought was different, was only one menus per table?? What's that about? I've seen paper menus that are thrown away, have seen electronic menus u scan. But one menu per table we were a group of four can u imagine a group of six or more? Even if ur wiping off w ever use! Food was very good. Servers was friendly and helpful. I will return read more

Wow, I have never disagreed with a yelp community so much in any one review. It was hands-down the absolute worst chips & salsa I have ever had. The chips were so hard it made my teeth hurt. The salsa came out ice cold and lacked flavor. On top of that, they want to charge you an extra dollar each time you get a refill on chips and salsa, but I'm guessing that's not a problem they have to deal with much because they were horrible. I would have given it one star but the server was nice, friendly and helpful. Portions were quitesmall for the price in the Mexican food itself was maybe average. I'm completely confused with multiple five star reviews here as honestly, this was probably in my bottom five all time of Mexican restaurants I've eaten across the country in. Came in really excited based on reviews left unbelievably disappointed read more

Excellent very authentic Mexican food. Friendly people and good service! We will be back. They also have a nice little bar and a banquet room that can hold lots of people. Thanks Kathy read more

Amazing service and food is almost as authentic as mi madres. This place does everything spicy right & a lot of options for those who don't care for spice too. I love love love mi ranchito my family's place to go for almost 10 years!! read more

Chips were a bit cold tonight; usually they're warm. The salsa is mild going in and spicy going down. Guacamole is average. Cheese enchiladas were very good. Suiza sauce is mild but flavorful. Bean burrito was okay but lacked lettuce and tomato; you'd think it would automatically been included. Service was decent. They have other menu items that are better: steak tacos in verde sauce, tacos al pastor, and many others. read more

Stopped in here after a long drive from Judson. Pulled out the yelp app to help decide on dinner locations. With the ratings that this place displayed, We figured that we were in for a good meal. Not exactly the top that the stars indicate...Average local Mexican spot. Some great, some yuck. Had a chance to try a lot of items. They were out of a number of things on a Friday night which seemed odd. I am sure there are some things on this menu that warrant the high ratings but certainly service is not a high light read more

Mi Ranchito - Mexican Near Me - Lowell, Indiana

Not good food, lacks flavor in a major way! Had to put tons of salt so I could taste it.

Hit or miss. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's just ok. The owner isn't very friendly either. The wait staff is pretty good though, friendly and attentive. I wish the food quality was more consistently good. As there are so few restaurants in town, I suppose we have to take our chances if we don't want to go further. read more

The food has always been great here. Never got anything I didn't like. Reasonable prices for all you get. Waitresses are very kind and helpful. We will keep going back. Besides...can't beat their great salsa and guacamole. read more

It has always been good over the years but a little over price. be nice if they had specials once in a while. on food and beer.

It's ok but I'm a little spoiled to what I grew up on. I know most locals like it and 'Mi Ranchito' has a following. read more

Use to be good, back when they actually cared about the clientele. Now they are just sloppy and can't even follow basic directions for making a taco. read more

great food, fast and very friendly service, i eat their at least 2 to 3 times a month, if you like Mexican food you can't find any better !

Food always on point! Amanda is amazing. Always has a good recommendation on what to try if undecided. Favorite place to eat!

The Margaritas are good. The food was not so great. I get nachos or fajitas nearly every time I go to a Mexican restaurant and I despise when they use shredded cheese over queso on nachos. They taste cheap and awful. It's also annoying when the nachos were ordered specific with queso cheese and they come out with the shredded kind and you don't find out until you get home since it was ordered to go. Super dissatisfied. Save yourself time and money and just make the food at home. read more

Mi Ranchito - Mexican Near Me - Lowell, Indiana

This little gem is my go to place when out that way. The make a killer top shelf Marg and serve chips and salsa when you are seated. I go for the hard to find enchiladas poblanos which isn't offered everywhere. Dinner served with traditional beans and rice. Chimichanga was praised and tacos seemed filling. Prices are reasonable and service was good read more

It was decent Mexican food. Everyone in town raves about it. I didn't hate it but I also didn't love it. We always come back to it