the service was good and the place had a cozy ambience however, we did get some parts of our order wrong but the food still tasted absolutely incredible. Overall I would definitely be coming back for more. read more

Amazing service, my wife is pregnant and wants to go into labor so I asked for spicy food on DoorDash and they gave me a spicy sauce to help her. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

small place. the people are nice and chips and salsa pretty good. they do not offer free refills for drinks. smelt like bleach inside.

Consistent good hole in the wall restaurant. Some Tex Mex favorites and some great authentic specials. Friendly service and good affordable prices. Good margaritas too. read more

I paid over 10 for a bean burrito with NOTHING but beans in it! They looked at me funny, as though I was an inconvenience when I walked in. They weren't busy. They weren't cleaning.... No! Don't come here. I can't give it less than 1. So I just won't rate it. .... Crape!!! I have to read more

I normally do not give 5 stars, but the food was very very good. This will be my new favorite restraint and I recommend it to all. The only fall back is there is only one waitress and she busts her butt to get to everyone. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Me and my friend having a great meal together and the prices are not bad at all. - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

The place is that old school vibe from where I grew up in West Texas! Soon as I we pulled up I knew it was gonna be good. The service was so good, they greet you when you walk in. You can seat yourself which we love. We got jalapeño poppers, which were so good. They are fried and stuffed with shredded cheese which I think is cheddar and the jalapeños are pickled which threw me off first but they were so delicious. My wife got grilled chicken smothered in a cheese sauce that was so good. Her beans and rice were on point. I got the menudo and it was delicious so good not spicy but just right and the menudo was cooked perfect not over done and a wonderful texture. The sweet tea was really good and the lemonade was perfect! read more

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I pick here for my birthday and I wasnt expecting it to big but the outside look small, I dont remember what i ate, good service !

Now this is what I call a hidden gem. Everything from the enchiladas to the chips and salsa hit the spot, and the folks running it couldn't be friendlier. Family-owned, cozy, and full of heart -- I'll be back for sure! read more

I can't give 5 stars for everything on the menu, but my experience today at lunch was great. I know there are several comments about the service not being good and people being rude, but the waitress I just had was very nice and told me her favorites on the lunch menu. I listened to her and got the #25 which is Enchiladas Verde (mine was with chicken). The verde sauce is special. The white cheese they use is also great. I like the rice a lot as well. I'm not the biggest fan of their salsa or refried beans, but I still ate some of it. Price came out to less than $10 before tip. I'll be back for this dish for sure! read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Enchiladas Verde w/ chicken. Very good. - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

Update! It's been a year and change since I wrote the first review and I am currently plotting to get these enchiladas as soon as I get home from work travel. The folks here are always so kind. The enchiladas are my love language. It may not look like much, but the food is 10/10 every single time. read more

My wife and I tried Mi Ranchito for the first time this evening. A quaint location, well decorated inside. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was a joy. I ordered the Steak a la Mexicana and enjoyed every bite. My wife had a combo plate. We will be back. read more

We love this place! It's a traditional Mexican restaurant with a Tex-Mex menu and authentic service. We call this place the "Hole in the Wall" because you can drive past it for years without ever noticing it! Try everything on the menu, you won't be disappointed! read more

Always terrific!!! Hot fresh and service is wonderful!! I'm never disappointed! I could write 50 reviews and they would all be 5*! Wonderful little place to eat! read more

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We tried this place based on the reviews, and this was a major disappointment. The positives, we love independently owned, hole in the wall Mexican restaurants, and the service was good. The food was some of the poorest quality I've ever experienced. The tamale tasted and looked like those that you can get from a can. The beef in the taco was mushy and questionable. The food was swimming in grease. We really wanted to like this place based on the reviews, but this was not worth a visit at all. read more

Food is ok. Bought menudo...large bowl but it mostly was liquid. It had at most about 8 spoonful of the menudo. Also, too much bay leaf taste for my taste. Also bought a plate of migas...it was a generous amount for the price. Service was very good! I gave it 3 stars since menudo was the reason I went there and it was not close to average in taste. I will not go back. read more

We just flew into Dallas from Cozumel. On our way home to Oklahoma City and decided to stop in for dinner. Best Mexican food we've had in a long time, way better than anything we had in Mexico. So we will be saving this location for food stops on future trips.Excellent food and service! read more

Authentic food, great service and staff, highly recommend!! Best Mexican food in the area, by far.

Consistently good food at a reasonable price! Service is always prompt and courteous. It's our " Go to Mexican"! Make it your as well!! read more

This place looks warm and inviting from the outside. The food tastes homemade in the ambience side is good and the service was welcoming. The grilled chicken had a decent flavor and my kids liked the french fries. I didn't get a chance to try the real good Mexican food because we just had mostly kid friendly stuff. The queso had a nice spice to it. read more

Shame on me for not giving this place the update it deserves much sooner! If you love to support local and enjoy the charm of a little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant, this is a place you must check out! We've been coming here for over a year and since we often choose this place over others, they've clearly earned the fifth star! Now, I don't want to act like I'm an authority, let's just say I eat... a lot! I consider tacos one of my favorite food groups. My husband and I often compromise between sushi and pizza and meet at Tex-Mex. Now this isn't a taqueria, and it's not straight Tex-Mex, but it is yummy, affordable and has it's own vibe. I want to avoid confusion, they *do* have a lot of Tex-Mex on the menu, mostly the lunch specials and combos, but they also have plenty of authentic dishes and this place is legit! So, we were lured in by the Tex-Mex and stayed for everything else! Now I did call this a hole in the wall, and that's what it is, but that's also a compliment. It's the type of place that's right up our alley- we're a laid back couple and prefer a casual, cozy and genuine environment. So what do you need to know, to make the most out of a visit here? This place can be easy to miss, so keep an eye out for the small, red standalone building next to the donut shop and across the street from Smokehouse. Parking is sparse, so utilize the side lots more so than the front of the restaurant. I promise there is more seating than parking, so don't fret if you see a lot of cars! There are about 17 tables and booths altogether. You get refills on iced tea, but not anything else. They have cans of soda and bottles of Jarritos and occasionally horchata. I say go for the tea, their sweet tea is excellent, they always have it on hand and you can have all you want! I still want to try their horchata though. Get ready to get full before your food even comes! Every dine in customer gets chips, salsa and bean soup! I remember thinking that was strange on my first visit, but it's fantastic! It's very savory and filling for a small complimentary item. Sometimes I try to poach my husband's, but he usually won't share. :( The chips always seem fresh and the salsa is thick and chunky with a lot of cilantro and onions mixed in. You'll get some heat, but it's not very spicy, so you can handle it. On that note, some of the entrees give you options for some spicy sauces. They have a ton of great deals that make it easy to get a cheap meal. Tuesdays through Friday's they have lunch specials that start at $5.95 (total steal), they even have a separate weekend specials menu and their combos are huge portions for $7-9! The portions are big, bigger than I need. I usually spend about $7.95 on an order and get two meals out of it. The real deal here are the Specialty dishes, which are usually around $12 and are super delicious! I've had plenty of tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, etc. here, but the specialty dishes are on the next level of tasty! My latest favorite is their carne guisada; which is so damn comforting and savory and rich and why haven't I ordered this every single time I've come in here??? They don't make their tortillas in house, but they do get them fresh from a little tortilla shop in another town, which explains why I always find them so good. I really like the flour tortillas here. Frankly, I've enjoyed all my experiences here. This is one of those places that makes it easy to support local- good food and easy on the wallet. It ain't fancy, but it's perfect for me! read more

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Ordered ground beef nachos. Meat wasn't cooked completely and was still pink. When I called the restaurant I was told "it's beef you can eat it pink" Umm what????? So needless to say this place doesn't mind if a customer gets sick. read more

Lunchtime arrived while I was at the motorcycle dealership across the street. I gave Mi Ranchito a shot and am glad I did. Service: fast Food: tasty Value: good It seemed most of the customers were local repeat business which is always a good sign. When up Denton way again I'll definitely return. read more

Great food at a great price. Not the friendliest of places however, it's a cute place for a quick lunch. No free refills!

Definitely a hole in the wall. Awful queso (seems like fake cheese), inedible. The salsa was bland and tasted like tomato paste. Very limited selection of adult beverages. However the carne guisado was good. The tacos, beef enchiladas, tamales and guacamole were average read more

If you're looking for an old-school Tex-Mex joint that offers up cheesy gooey goodness, this is the place. I was in town to pick up my son from UNT and was jonesing for some Tex-Mex. Between reviews on Yelp and Urban Spoon, Mi Ranchito ended up being the spot. Atmosphere This place is a true dive. A clean and comfortable dive, but a dive nonetheless. (And I like that.) The exterior of the building isn't much. In fact, without the small sign you might have to look twice or three times to know Mi Ranchito is there. The interior is clean, with mismatched accoutrements on the walls -- everything from handcrafted bowls to Tecate posters. The chairs: Vinyl. Service We were taken care of from the moment we walked in the door until the time we left. Everyone was friendly and our orders came out within a reasonable time. So many people offered us service, I wasn't sure whom to tip. Food The real reason we came (as should you). ~ Mi Ranchito serves a cup of delicious seasoned pinto beans with the chips and salsa (I'm assuming they do this all the time). Don't hold back. They're simple but worth the real estate in your stomach. The chips were ... meh. They didn't taste like house-made chips, but they weren't bad. Just not fantastic. The house salsa on the other hand is some of the best I've had in years. It's classic Texas-style smooth, with onion and a touch of cilantro. Not too spicy, but neither is it ultra-mild. Excellent stuff! (Take note other Tex-Mex restaurants: The folks at Mi Ranchito know better than to add cumin to the salsa!) As with any other Tex-Mex joint, my first visit always includes a plate of tamales. They were on special Tuesday night ($5.95 I think), which made it all that much better. I ordered it with double rice (no beans) and a bean and cheese chalupa on the side. All were delicious. I'm not sure who makes their tamales, but the masa/meat ratio is perfect and they are served firm, compared to mushy tamales in so many other restaurants. The chili 'gravy' is very nicely spiced. The rice is anything but an afterthought. Instead of loading it down with frozen peas and carrots, like so many other places, they actually work to provide nice firm and lightly seasoned rice. It was divine. And, as you can see in the photo, Mi Ranchito wasn't stingy with the cheese. The chalupa was good. Really not much different than any other place, but an excellent way to eat more of the house salsa. Bottom Line If you are a chain Tex-Mex/Mexican restaurant eater, chances are you go for the neon, pretty drinks and 20-somethings who say "My name is XXX and I'll be taking care of you tonight." The fact that everything on your plate comes from Con Agra (via Sysco) is a non-factor. -- You shouldn't bother eating here. If you like food. And you also happen to be among those Texas 40-somethings (or older) whose families left church on Sundays for the nearest mom & pop Mexican joint, this is your place in Denton. I know that I'll be back. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Tamale Dinner w/ Double Rice. Outstanding! - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

Get past the construction on 377 and sneak on in here. It's a Denton staple that has been one of our family favorites for years. Good specials and ridiculously low prices. It will hit the right spot in your tummy and your wallet. Don't miss it. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

I should have known when they didn't answer the phone! I placed an order online, food arrived on time, but it was the worst Mexican food ever! The rice was dry and tasteless like it was three days old! The beans were like soup! The hot sauce was tasteless, not even spicy! The meal I ordered was melted together and I couldn't taste Any difference in the items. Also it wasn't even put in to go containers! So it was a mess when it arrived. I paid over $50.00 dollars! 8 for delivery and over 8 for the tip, they are a block from my location! Really disappointed. A waste of 54 dollars! Don't waste your money or your time! read more

The food and service was excellent. The ambience is as authentic as any other place I have been. It makes me want to travel to Mexico.

This place is roll your eyes back in your head amazing! Dont eat anywhere else. Seriously authentic. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Tamales!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

Cute little restaurant right off of 377 in Denton. Small building with bright colors, and multiple flashing lights at night that you can't miss. Colorful and interesting decorations inside, with booths and tables and chairs to sit at. The chips and salsa are pretty good. They also give some bean soup when you arrive. I didn't have any, as it has meat in it, but others said it was delicious. The rice and beans are vegetarian, and they have guacamole tostadas. Lots of different plates to choose from! Their happy hour beer prices are great! My Modelo was only $2. There are some little desserts at the register for sale if you need a sweet treat after your meal. The employees were kind and helpful, and were even dancing around the restaurant at some times because they're just so happy. Food came out very quickly and was hot. Prices are really good, so visit if you're looking for something authentic. They seem to have a lot of regulars inside, so that's always a good sign. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Guac tostada, rice, and beans. Rice and beans are vegetarian! - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, you should definitely give this place a try. Although on the smaller side, going into this restaurant you can tell it's very clean and taken care of. The bathroom is close to the front door, and unfortunately a bit too close to where our table was located. We experienced some strange odors that lingered, but thankfully the great bean soup and enchiladas kept our mouths full. On the outside looking in you'll notice a bright orange building with festive lights flashing, very easy to find. Right next door to the DONUT shop. The friendly hostess/waitress seated us immediately and gave us menus. Nice selection here. They brought out some decent chips and fresh tasting salsa to start, as well as some delicious bean soup to hold us over until our enchiladas arrived. I went with the cheese enchiladas, and Ariel had the enchiladas combo. She absolutely loved it, polishing off every last bite of enchilada sauce. Mine tasted great as well, truly authentic tasting Mexican food. The service here is really good, too. It's one of my dads favorite places for Mexican, and he definitely knows his Mexican food. We will certainly be back, as the atmosphere is nice and cozy, and of course the menu being full of tasty authentic Mexican dishes! read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

I went here last night and I don't live in Denton, but it was just not great. Wasn't extremely bad, but the queso was lumpy and the taco meat had no flavor whatsoever. I don't know that I'd come back. read more

Date night with my wife and it turned out to be just as good as other folks have said. The staff (all family??) were very nice and courteous. They do have beer (but no wine) at reasonable prices. I had the #1 combination dinner at $7.95 and my wife the #6 at $6.95. All quite good. Little out of the way for us since we are in south Denton but well worth the trip. read more

I usually come before the dinner hour. When I come there is only one or two tables so the only noise is the servers. The servers are talking to each other while changing shifts but they are all friendly and attentive to the customers. I bring my studies and stay a bit longer than just to eat and leave. They never show that they mind, and continue to check on me. I leave as the dinner crowd shows up so they can have the table. The food is good and you get a small bowl of charro beans when you sit, along with the chips and salsa. My husband loves the beans and ask for a bigger bowl, they don't seem to mind and bring him one. The beans do have good flavor and I wouldn't mind having the recipe. I have not ordered anything I did not like, and I like to try different things. We bring our out of town guest here and we have never been disappointed. Atmosphere reminds me of old Mexico. Bright colors and decorations. The benches are old style, not good for long term studying but good for short term. They have table and chairs but when I come by myself I like the booths. They give the appearance of more private. They have alcohol but I have not tried any so no details on that topic. You must try this place at least once. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Study and snack before dinner. - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

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It was alright. If you want some better Mexican food in Denton try out Mazatlan. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

Meh. Tried this restaurant since it had good reviews. Chips were nice and crisp, salsa had just the right amount of oomph for my taste but nothing special. Ordered beef enchiladas, very cheesy but I found the flavor lacking. The sauce was sparse and not very flavorful. Rice and beans mediocre. Also tried the beef fajita taco salad. Meat was very plentiful. No dressing of any kind, no ranch, nothing other than a plop of avocado. The avocado was freshly made and tasty. Tea was a little bitter. Overall just mediocre, doesn't warrant a return visit. read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

By far the best menudo in Denton, just wish the flour tortillas were homemade. But over all a great place for great Mexican food! read more

Mi Ranchito Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Denton, Texas

The atmosphere is cute and kitschy but the service and food were lackluster. I expect a Mexican restaurant to have a great salsa and guacamole, but the salsa we just okay and the guacamole was nearly tasteless, lacking in salt, onion, garlic, and peppers. The tostadas de guacamole was just large stale chips covered with the bland guac - no pico de gallo, cheese, or anything else. The Ranchito Quesadilla listed that is was fajita style but ended up just being a chicken quesadilla without any vegetables? Maybe we just misunderstood this? But there was a helpful picture of the dish on the wall, which showed it coming with vegetables, but we were never asked about this. It also had a picture of their tostadas posted, which also looked to have much more to them than what we were served. Also the lemonade was painfully sweet and there is no wine here, just beer. Which was not what I had understood based on Yelp. read more

I walked in on a Saturday afternoon about 4:30. The food was excellent and good portions. The beer was really cold and the chips warm. The salsa had a tinge of spice but not overbearing. I would definitely recommend the shrimp cocktail. If you're looking for good food and value, this is definitely the place to go. The restaurant is cozy, if your looking for atmosphere perhaps Blue Goose in Highland Village. This will definitely be a regular stop for me. read more