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    Mi Ranchito

    3.7 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Salad, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MI RANCHITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Vegetarian combo
    Missi R.

    This has to be the busiest restaurant in Van Wert on a Saturday night. I was on my way home from Ottawa and stopped in to order a meal to go. I ordered a vegetarian combo of chimichanga, enchilada, beans, and rice, with a side of guacamole. Everything was delicious and flavorful. The guac was fresh and creamy. The salsa was a perfect texture, with a little heat, and very good. Chips were warm and fresh. This is a convenient location if you are driving on US 30. Fast service, large portions, good food, and reasonable prices. If you are a frequent traveler along US 30 (like me) you know there are few restaurant options besides fast food. This restaurant is a very convenient location, just off the exit. I call ahead to order, pick it up, and I'm back on the road quicker than going through any fast food drive-thru. Healthy options available too. Vegetarian fajitas were excellent with sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Very flavorful, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Beans, rice, chopped fresh vegetables, sour cream, and a large scoop of freshly guac were served with the fajitas. Chips were fresh and salsa had good flavor with a spicy kick.

    Patron, chips, and salsa
    Todd P.

    Great service and delicious food. This place is great. Service was excellent. José was very attentive without being obnoxious. I had the chicken steak and shrimp fajitas. There was a healthy portion of grilled tomatoes, peppers, and onions. I love the veggies. Barbie had a beef chimichanga with some beef tacos. She only ate one taco because she got full on the chimichanga. Just a side note, we always taste each other's food. The chimichanga was superb. If we are ever back in area, we will eat there again.

    Shrimp Cocktail
    Antonio R.

    I've been in town for a couple of weeks and after visiting and eating at different places, I keep coming back here. I've been 4 times thus far and all the dishes I've had have been very tasty. I had the tacos de carnitas, which were very generous and the meat was great! In normally ask for a hotter salsa and it complements them very well. I also had the shrimp cocktail (cóctel de camarones) and it was spicy...but I like hot food. It was good to me but maybe for others might be a bit hot. Tacos de asada were also very good. They came with a side of tasty beans. Like any Mexican restaurant, they give you chips and salsa when you arrive. The only problem? They only have Pepsi products. Mexican tacos taste much better with Coke in a glass bottle...my personal and humble opinion. They also have a good variety of Mexican beer...all of them bottled. This is now one of my favorite places in town!

    Large shareable dinner for 2.
    Kyle V.

    Enjoyed a quick dinner while driving through Van Wert. Service was very friendly and helpful. Food arrived very quickly after enjoying some chips and salsa. We loved that the salsa came in a sharing style bottle that you could pour into individual cups to dip. We shared a dinner for 2. I can't remember or pronounce what it was called but we each received 3 tortillas and all the sides (beans/rice/lettuce/guac/sour cream/salsa), then shared a large skillet of shrimp, chicken, steak, veggies, and chorizo. We both loved it and left with plenty of leftovers. Definitely a good place to stop if you're passing through this town on a road trip!

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    2 days ago

    Food never lets me down! Service is ALWAYS great! I got a little peek at their new remodel last night and it looks fantastic in there!!

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    1 month ago

    Very good and quick service also great food and always comes out hot. Geo needs a raise for his great survive

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    Quick, easy business lunch. Order was accurate and delicious. Just had two enchiladas.

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    Good food and service. We travelled with a large group and we were taken care of with courtesy and quickly. The food was very good.

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    This was the best Mexican restaurant I've been to in a while. Very good service and the food would not disappoint you!!

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    Food was good. I would recommend it. Busy restaurant right near the hotel where I am staying.

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    Good atmosphere and friendly service. Good drink specials. Best Mexican restaurant for kids.

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    8 years ago

    Clean, tasty salsa, delicious chicken fajitas. Kind, prompt service. Pleasure! Pictures don't do the food justice.

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    A little expensive in general but really good food. Nice staff, quick service, big portions.

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    Cilantros Grill & Cantina

    Cilantros Grill & Cantina

    (42 reviews)

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    Think it's time I updated my review from a few years ago as it was when it was called El Mexicano…read moreand it was in a different location. They say a rose by any other name smells just as sweet, in this case whether its called "El Mexicano" or "Cilantros" it tastes just as good. The delicious food I wrote about in my prior post years ago is still mote than valid. Your taste buds will have a great experience eating at Cilantros! I have come several times here with family, friends or business associates and I have always come out happy and full. My favorite dish is still the Pollo La Isla. It is composed of fillets of chicken breast with bacon, Chorizo and cheese dip on the top. Served with Mexican rice and guacamole salad and tortillas. Tell me that doesn't sound good!?!? Well, it tastes better than it sounds! Its addicting! Service is of course quick and efficient, even when it gets full or you cone with a large party. I have come here several times during lunch on a workday and I am back to my desk by the hour. The place, though, is a big improvement over the old. More light, more open, the bar area looks beautiful. Definitely worth the move. My only gripe comes from the bar area. They do not sell Kahlua, which is a pretty Mexican drink, and also one of my faves. If I could have some, while here, well I would love coming here even more! Hint Hint. Cilantros is a great local place in Van Wert! If you have not tried it, you are missing out!

    I NEVER go to Cilantros because I prefer Mi Ranchito and my experience there when they first opened…read morewasn't a good one but since Mi Ranchito was remodeling, I didn't have another option. The chips were like restaurant style chips you could get from the store. The steak nachos had zero flavor and again, the chips weren't actual Mexican restaurant quality. If you are in the mood for Mexican, go north on Washington street

    Galley - Fish sandwich

    Galley

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    We had my parents' 60th Anniversary Celebration at the Galley since it is one of their favorite…read moreplaces to eat. We had 27 people in our party with a menu of salad bar, all you can eat fish and chicken, fries or baked potato. They had a table set up for our cakes and other party desserts. Very kind of them to do so. We had one of the back rooms which gave us privacy for the party. Our two servers, Nikki and Shelley, were exceptional. They made certain that we had a great time while never letting us get close to running out of food. The salad bar was well stocked and the house French is a must have. The hot foods were piping hot and fresh. Needless to say, we left with full stomachs and great memories. Would definitely recommend whether you have two people or a large party. I can't say enough good about The Galley.

    The Galley is an icon fish place in Decatur for good reason. The fish is very good and the tarter…read moresauce is excellent! I'm not sure if anything else really matters lol. This facility is large and has some age. The building is generally in good condition and clean. The decor is not all that attractive as it is kind of dated. The wait team was very friendly and spot on with service and refills. We started our lunch with salad bar and a fish sandwich. This must be a pretty common order as is saw a lot of fish sandwiches being delivered. For the price it was a good option. The salad bar is unique in shape. The lettuce and side fixings are pretty basic. They were all fresh and the bar was clean. However these items weren't very impressive. I was surprised to see several homemade salads on the bar. These items were fresh and had a nice taste. They just were overly impressive. The fish was impressive! The fish is lightly breaded with a slight bit of seasoning. The white fish was very tender and moist. It just flaked apart. The bun was a run of the mill purchased bun...that really hit in the way of eating the fish. The fish was piled HIGH on the bun...perhaps two or more large pieces of fish. The tarter sauce was slightly sweet and had a nice pickle relish accent. The sauce was smooth and cream and easily dabbed on the fish. Overall the fish was outstanding! Give it a try!

    Mi Ranchito - mexican - Updated May 2026

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