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    Mi Ranchito

    3.7 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Salad, Seafood
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Anthony G.

    My family has driven by Mi Ranchito for years always meaning to one day eat there. Its always full of people every day. So we were wondering if its good. We finally tried it back in March. We had a very good experience. My one big gripe about the place is the ambience. The restaurant is maze like, and depending on where you're sat, your experience will greatly differ. If your sat in the front room, looks nice and pretty comfortable. We were sat in the back, not so nice, not so comfortable and the music was a bit loud. The on the house chips and salsa were good, and we ordered a spinach dip to start. The dip was weird. It was soupy, very liquid in consistency. We did not like it at all. My brother ordered the shrimp sizzling skillet for his main. No joke, if was sizzling all right. My brother absolutely enjoyed it! He has not had a good sizzling skillet like that one in years and he was supremely happy! I ordered the choripolo, which i also enjoyed. The chicken and chorizo were so flavorful, i cleaned that plate! My mom had an enchilada and a taco, she also liked quite a lot. Our server was attentive. So no issues with service. They need to make the dining experience a bit more consistent and certainly improve on that spinach dip. Either than that, it's a great place for a good meal!

    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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    9 years ago

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

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    12 years ago

    Great food, fast service. We had our meal in less than 5 minutes. Will return if ever in Van West again.

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    11 years ago

    I have eaten here many times and have never had a bad meal,service is fast and Margarita's are great!

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    12 years ago

    Love this restaurant. Service is speedy. The food is good. The price is very affordable. Never had a negative experience here!

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    Since it opened, I have eaten and drank at R Place Stone Grill with either colleagues or family…read more The restaurant is comfortable, whether you are eating at the bar or at a table. It also has a beautiful outdoor seating area, which i would recommend to use during the spring-summer months. They also do have outdoor heaters, but I despise the cold too much to brave it out when it gets cold. There are constantly events done here, special menus are a thing... i would recommend always to take a look at their facebook page to see what they are up to. They serve delicious brunches, especially during holidays. I attended during both Easter and Mother's Day. All you can eat for about $25 is great, especially considering how great the food tastes and the selection. Their speciality though is dinner, and to be more clear, they are masters of steak. This place is easily in my top 5 steak places I have ever eaten in, and considering I love steak... that should tell you something. I've had the Texas Ribeye, the Sirloin and the Surf and Turf... magnificent! I love being able to cook the steak, just how I like it on a hot stone. It's one of the big things, that makes this place truly special! It all comes seasoned and ready for cooking. All you have to do, is cook it how you desire on that hot stone. It's so satisfying! Both cooking it and eating it! The smell when it cooks, the sound of the sizzle, it makes your stomach and palate appreciate the meal more. The anticipation that your senses create in you as you cook the steak, greatly increases the pleasure when you finally take a bite. You can also add things to your steak for a very small up-charge. My favorite is the Kentucky Bourbon Glaze as it makes the steak exquisite! Now, If you are not willing to try cooking your entree in the hot stone yourself, the kitchen is more than happy to make it for you. A number or co-workers did that. Although, they voiced their regret, when they saw me cook my own. They loved their steak, but they saw how much fun I was having. They also serve fish, chicken, burgers and other entrees. I've heard great things about the burgers from colleagues and my brother when I ate with them. It is on my list for future consumption. My mother and I've had the half roasted sous vide chicken. The chicken was absolutely incredible. It was perfectly seasoned and juicy. The service is excellent. The waitstaff is so attentive and personable! Everyone who works there from the front of the house staff, kitchen, managers, and owner are just so nice! I know I am making this place sound almost too good to be true, but this place is truly good. If there was anything I wish this amazing place would do would be the following: 1) Expand. They get a lot of business, and it can be a bit packed during the special holiday brunches. 2) Add shrimp as a main menu item. I really enjoyed the shrimp when I ordered the surf and turf. Sometimes you just want shrimp, because having that with a large steak is just too much. Also some others just prefer seafood over steak. If you already sell the shrimp on the side, why not also make it a main? These are just minor points, because this place is just wonderful! If you live in Van Wert and have not tried this place, you're crazy. If you live nearby whether it's Celina, Saint Marys, Lima, Convoy, New Haven or Fort Wayne, it's worth the drive!

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    R Place Stone Grill - Interior, Bar

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    Mi Ranchito - mexican - Updated September 2026

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