Continuing 8 zip codes west of home to Germantown 20874. I went here one time for my friend's birthday in November 2021. It was day I saw one of the best movies of 2021, Belfast! My friend loves Mexican, and this was a pretty good option. It's not the best Mexican out there, but it was still solid. I got enchiladas as is by far the most common thing I get at a sit-down Mexican restaurant. Mexican is a common cuisine growing up or even eating with my parents as an adult, and enchiladas was standard fare for me. The place is cutely decorated in a Spanish theme throughout the restaurant. In addition to the delicious, enchiladas, rice, & beans, I got an iced Margarita since we were celebrating a birthday, which was yummy too. Service was good as I recall too. read more

Mi Rancho - Margarita in a cute cactus glass - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

I got a platter with a beef taco, a pork tamale and a chicken enchilada. It was definitely more than enough food. It wasn't the best Mexican food I've had but it was decent. I thought the service was good and the restaurant had a casual, relaxed atmosphere. read more

Mi Rancho - Platter - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

The food is hit or miss. Idk why my fam loves it so much. It's best to eat for lunch because the food seems fresher. The service is good. Friendly employees. I usually get their fajitas with a side of salsa Verde. Their tortillas are made in house. The rice was not good. Their beans are decent. Food is similar to Guapos with out the hype. The parking lot is small out in front. Their flan and Mexican fried ice cream made my night better. read more

This was an OK choice our family chose because it was closeby to a show we were attending. The service was good, the complimentary chips were great, and everything else was very fine. Wouldn't go out of my way to return, but wouldn't complain if someone invited me. The quesadilla was good, nothing exciting to note, and same with the steak fajita. Both were solid portion sizes of food that my mom and I chose to split. read more

Mi Rancho - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Called in a take out order. When I arrived, I was directed to the bar to pick up my order. At the bar only a few seats were occupied. I was invited to take a seat and asked if I would like a drink while I waited. I declined, paid my tab, and moments later was given my food --earlier than they said it would be ready! Love that they are actively making tortillas where you can watch the process. I had a chicken chimichanga and cheese dip. The food was good, but the chicken was very salty. The chips were fresh and perfect. If the chicken were less salty, this would've been a 5 star experience, read more

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Been going for over 30 years. Their fajitas NEVER disappoint. Cadillac margaritas always hit the spot.

This location has been here forever and is a neighborhood favorite! Very cozy place with inside and outside and a mix covered seating area outside. They have more seating at the lower level, but the ambiance isn't as nice. Paid parking at the public garage at the end of the street. My friends like to meet up here to celebrate birthdays especially and they'll bring out their big sombrero and sing to you. Service is excellent! Tex-mex food with large portions, I usually get fajitas and they come sizzling on a hot plate. The food is good, nothing special, but we usually come for the free chips and salsa! The tortilla chips are very thinly made and come out warm. Their tortillas are freshly warmed up on the machine upfront, not sure if they actually made them. Food is probably a 3.5, ambiance a 3, but service a 5! read more

Mi Rancho - A bit of everything- good portions! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Went out with a friend to catch up. Arrived around 4pm on a rainy Sunday. Entrance was hard to find because it's tucked away near the outdoor seating area. I ended up mistakenly going inside the next door bakery upon my initial arrival. The service was courteous and I appreciated the no-rush but no-wait feel. The timing of our server was impeccable. I appreciated his attentiveness without interrupting the flow of conversation. The food itself was delicious. I just wish I received more warm tortillas. The gratis salsa and chips were great. The carne asada fajita was delicious. I've not returned to Mi Rancho in nearly 13 years and it still tasted as good as the last time. I hope this restaurant never goes out of business. read more

Mi Rancho - a variety of mexican food on a table - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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This is my second time at this location. We got there right at 11:30 when they opened and grabbed a spot outside. The staff was attentive and our orders were brought out correctly. This was my first time trying the taco salad and it was just okay, I found the shell to be a bit greasy. This is a great go to spot to grab some quick Mexican food and a margarita. read more

Mi Rancho - Taco salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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Update: I'm frustrated to report that the same order at the same time of day from the same server a few weeks later was really blah. I've had to drop my 5 star rating to 3. === I have a very high bar for good Mexican food, but for the price and overall experience, this place did fine. PROS * Good food, reasonable prices. Fajitas were very good. * Outdoor seating on a nice day was very hard to beat. CONS * Service was occasionally on the slow side, we had a few moments where we had to flag someone down * Salsa and spiciness options were just okay read more

One of my favorite places. Great restaurant that feels like a hometown favorite. Everyone eats here. They have a terrific bar, family friendly, patio seating, efficient and thorough kitchen, welcoming staff. Not too loud, comfy dining room, and clean restrooms. During the pandemic they stayed open with a makeshift to-go window service and my friends and I would give them as much business as possible, just to support them. Try their classic margaritas, the combo platters, or the ribs. (The ribs are TO DIE for) but my fave is the fish tacos. read more

Mi Rancho - Fish tacos at Mi Rancho in Germantown - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

A large "small restaurant" with plenty of space to dine in and keep socially distanced. The service is outstanding, attentiveness without over bearing friendly smiles - you can truly see how appreciative they are that you had visited. A good selection of beer both domestic and imported as well as they make a great golden margarita. One place that stands this restaurant from everybody else is that they make homemade freshly handmade tortillas! The prices have gone up thanks to COVID-19, the food is delicious, with the best beans around. They have a large selection of traditional entrees as well as great desserts. read more

Mi Rancho - Ground beef enchilada platter - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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Margarita day! In the very open back it was quieter- the front had screaming kids. The only thing happy hour was house Margarita $5.00 and cheese Dip, which was delicious. I also got quesadillas which were Very fresh, cheesy with steak. With a dollop of fresh quac and sour cream. Service was great, needed napkins, no problem and sizzling dish next to me smelled phenomenal (Fajitas) ... very authentic Tex Mex. Fresh ingredients. I'll get the grilled steak salad next time. read more

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Yes , food is nice, place also spacious... Service also good and nice ambiance Recommend to visit this.. read more

I'm from Texas and ate here excited because it said Tex-Mex food. I would like to say that I was also told that the enchiladas had a white and yellow cheddar cheese blend and they had American cheese which I hate so I didn't eat them. The tortillas were AMAZING which is why I gave it another star but other than that it wasn't good. The food had no flavor, the rice was hard, the beans were bad, and the food wasn't good. The tortillas were great and our server was super nice. read more

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The entrance is not easy to find. When you walk into the restaurant you are immediately surrounded by Mexican motif. The service is good and the food is excellent. My daughter and I had the steak and chicken fajitas for two. Great tasty food with more than enough to be stuffed. The price was very reasonable and I highly suggest this Mexican restaurant gem. read more

Really pretty interior and homie feel to the restaurant. Small but good section on the menu. Quick service and inviting staff. Not bad prices for the amount of food you get. Also it has a lot of seating if you want to have a big get together. read more

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We've been coming here for many years. For a number of reasons we hadn't been in the past few years and just returned and find the food as good as ever. The group I was with had chicken fajitas, Laredo platter, fish tacos, and chicken enchiladas. There were no complaints at all everybody was happy. I go to a couple of Mexican places at Rio in Gaithersburg, but found the fajitas here we're just a cut above both the tenderness of the chicken and the soft tortilla. read more

Came here with friends and family for dinner and thought it was okay. The interior is pretty spacious and cool, and the service was pretty great. However, the food didn't live up to the name or price unfortunately. The nachos we ordered with the refried beans were average. The chips themselves were kind of the flat. The guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes were separated on another plate which I thought was strange. I ordered the plato maria (chicken enchilada, chicken tamale substitute, cheese chile relleno, and taco al carbon). The taco and tamale were not very good. They didn't have any flavor and just lacked that certain punch. Enchilada was pretty decent with the cheese and meat bringing joy to the meal. The relleno initially tasted off at the restaurant, but when I brought it back home and microwaved the dish, it was good. For dessert, we got the fried cheese cake which was actually great. The fried bread was hot and the filling was perfectly sweet. The flan on the other hand was a flop since it was waaaay too sweet. Definitely wouldn't get the flan again. Overall, I might come here for lunch to eat their enchilada again. Everything else really didn't warrant a response from me to try it again. read more

Mi Rancho - Chicken enchilada, chicken tamale, and taco al carbon - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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This was such a fun and reasonably-priced tex-mex restaurant. Compared to other tex-mex restaurants in the area like Uncle Julio's and Guapo's, the quality of the food is definitley lower, however so are the prices. The margarita I had was great and the fajitas were good. My friends both enjoyed their quesadillas. Overall, I would describe the meal as reasonable--reasonable prices, reasonable food quality, and great service to support the whole experience. The fajitas I ordered were kind of small and drier and it didn't feel as grand or abundant as other tex-mex restaurants make the dish feel. That aside it tasted good, just not as good as Uncle Julios which would be ten minutes away and only a couple dollars more expensive. The service was great but that could be because the restaurant was pretty empty. We went on a wednesday afternoon and there were probably only two other tables seated besides ours. If you're looking for a fun dinner with a cheesy tex-mex ambiance and decent food to back it up, this is your place--clean, fun, decent food. There are better, similar experiences in the area though if you're willing to pay a little bit more. read more

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I remember when this was the "to go" place back in the day; the food was great and the margaritas were really good. However, after stopping by for some food and drinks last Saturday with friends, I will never go again. I ordered the jalapeno margarita, which was so full of sour mix, I couldn't drink it. Next I ordered two ground beef tacos (easy enough, right?). They were terrible and absolutely not edible. Despite our table sending back full drinks and discarding full plates of food (which we were still charged for), no manager ever came over to see what was wrong. As a former waitress, it takes a lot for me to speak up and complain. But this place was really a huge waste of money and very disappointing. Next time, we'll be going to Senor Tequilas!!! read more

Indoor and outdoor seating. Very friendly and patient and attentive staff. The food is delicious and well-priced. Free chips and salsa to go with excellent margaritas. read more

My family has ordered to go a few times and the last two times (especially last night), the chicken fajita meat was bright pink. We could not eat it. I then had a terrible stomach ate after and will be calling the manager to complain!!!! So just a heads up, it seems that the cooking is just too inconsistent and ultimately too dangerous for my family consume. They have lost costumers from us. I should have taken a picture of all the pink meat but Out of anger and disgust, I threw it away immediately. If you choose to eat here, just check your meat before you bite into it. The few pieces of meat I thought were good, once I bit into it, you could tell it was not cooked well and the color made it evident. The meat itself is probably just bad, old, or not good too! Clearly I'm still so upset! I had planned to feed some to my 18 month old and thankfully I did not. read more

Love this place!!!! Delicious, real Mexican food. Service is always speedy and fair prices.

Good food good service good everything! I really liked the fries definitely will come back here

Kudos to Mi Rancho! My family was in town for A high school lax tournament this past weekend. We needed outdoor seating to accommodate 35 players and parents. Mi Rancho did not disappoint us. Service was excellent food was served promptly and the drinks were plentiful for the adults. I highly recommend this modest restaurant and the extensive Mexican food menue to anyone. Most of the kids had cheese quesadillas, tacos, or burritos. Parents had fish and shrimp tacos, combination plates of beans, rice, as well as red snapper. I'm closing we highly recommend! read more

Food was tasty and service friendly and accommodating. Popular place so was crowded and noisy. Wiling ti try again.

Blandest food ever! Salsa had no flavor, refried beans were soupy. Definitely not a place I'd go back to again!

I first ate at this restaurant because a work friend wanted lunch. I knew nothing about the place and, as I parked in the parking lot, I became worried. The outside of the building is no charmer. But, believe me, once you get inside and especially once you eat the food, this place is golden! I have been back many many times since that 1st cautious lunch and I have never been disappointed with the flavorful and generous helpings of food. Each ingredient stands on its own - the shrimp tastes great all by itself, the pico di gallo is tart and tangy, the beans are warm and cozy. When you mix them together in one big beautiful bite, it is heaven!!! The quality and flavor of the food always surpasses other Mexican restaurants in the area. And you will never leave hungry - believe me. They are not skimpy on the salsa and thin crunchy chips either; you want individual bowls of salsa? They will do it. You want 4 additional baskets of chips? No problem! They aim to please, believe me. The margaritas too are 1st rate whether it is a regular one or a frozen one. Mi Rancho is the real deal! Two caveats: (1) cleanliness - they are not consistently top notch in this department; and (2) service can be slow. So, check your silver, don't sit till you brush off the seat, order your margarita 1st, and then settle back for a long leisurely dinner that tastes wonderful! This is a highly recommended place in my opinion!!! read more

I normally go to Señor Tequilas but I decided to add some variety. We landed on Mi Rancho because it is still close to where we stay. The staff was very nice. My wife and I ordered the fajitas for two. We each ordered a margarita, and the margaritas come in a very neat cactus margarita glass. It's a small thing to add but it adds a neat little bit of flair. The fajitas came out sizzling hot and the smell was intoxicating! They separated equal portions of the fajita steak to two sides of the skillet for me and my wife. The rice and bean were good! The tortillas came out a few minutes after the meat, rice, and beans. The tortillas were probably the best part of the entire dinner. My grandma used to make the best homemade tortillas, and these are the closest tasting tortillas I have ever had. Overall the food was delicious and the margaritas were strong. The salsa was the only thing to me that was just so-so. The price was also a little high, but it was all good food so I won't complain about the price. read more

Mi Rancho - ¡Una mas margarita por favor! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Can't say I was a fan of this place. In particular Mexican food is not my bag, but I love tacos. They do offer free salsa and chips at the table, and good thing since my lunch was hardly filling especially for the price. Here for lunch with my boss and Rep while in town for business. My rep choses this place, claiming a lot of his customers like it. I ordered a Camarones Mi Rancho, which is described as Broiled seasoned jumbo shrimp served in a sizzling platter. Let's talk about this sizzling platter that was continuing to overcook my probably already overcooked 5 pieces of shrimp that came with this meal. Along with the 5 not so jumbo shrimp was large rings of onions and green peppers. And in a bowl sitting on the sizzling skillet was some guacamole and Pico de Gallo , hot guac and Pico anyone? Along with this came three tortillas and a side of refried beans (blah) and some rice. So here I have three tortillas to make using 5 (medium sized at best) shrimp. How generous of them, I don't even have 2 shrimp per tortilla. FAIL. So the majority of the filling in my tortilla was huge crunchy onions and peppers, warm guac and pico, and some rice. This lunch sucked. And at $14.00 was completely overpriced. I will bulk if they suggest this place again in the future. On a lighter note, service was very good. read more

My family visited this past weekend and they get points right from the start for bringing out chips, salsa, and water before our butts hit the seat. Our waitress was very attentive to all of our requests and quickly cleaned up the spill my daughter made. My wife had the vegetable enchiladas while I had the chicken chimichanga. The vegetable enchiladas always have an interesting vegetable combination no matter where we go but she said these were pretty good. The chicken chimichanga was one of the best I had with just the right portion size. Our daughter had the kids menu cheese and beans enchiladas and the nice thing about that was that it comes with a dessert and drink for her instead of water. She still drinks water but it's nice that she can look forward to the dessert. A few suggestion would be that there's not a vegetarian combination platter. They could've gotten another $5-6 out of us if there was one, specifically the Chile Relleno, Enchilada, and Tostada. Supposedly the refried beans are vegetarian but I want to double check this because this would be the first mexican restaraunt we've been to that has vegetarain refried beans. I think the entrance to get in could be more clearly marked. And the kids menu isn't online. read more

Was invited to come by coworkers, waited for a eternity for our drinks, after those where brought the waitress never gave is food menus. Waited for waitress to come and we had to ask her for menus. Service was very inattentive and well I did not like the service at all. Food was mediocre as well. The tres leches was good. read more

Really enjoyed, the food was served hot and all the ingredients were fresh. Our server Denia was spot on. They are all about customer service and we were pleased to have had a manager check in on us, he too was very pleasant and attentive. I would highly recommend. Our dinner was delicious. read more

OK.... I don't really know what others see in this restaurant! After reading these reviews and deciding to give it a shot ,even after one of my co-workers found a small bone in this chicken burrito a couple of years ago, I was left empty. Well, my stomach was full, but my soul hungry for something good, something flavorful. Upon sitting down, we were provided chips and salsa which were good; not great. not horrible. I ordered a beef santa fe burrito and two of my co-workers ordered chicken chimichangas. The Santa Fe burrito was really bland. I do not know why they call it a santa fe burrito as it reminded me of nothing resembeling one of my food meccas. Even with sauce, rice, vegetables and sour cream, the beef filled burrito was very, very, bland. The Chimichangas were also very similar... bland. Unfortunately, one of my co-workers found some chicken cartlege in his food this time around. I can usually go to hole in the walls, places that may have some bone or cartlege in the meal and enjoy the meal as long as it tastes good. I just could not find that here and for $9.95 each, I would rather go to Chipotle. I may be spoiled by eating in excellent establishments across the southwest, but my co-workers who havent had as much experience with tex-mex, southwestern food in that region said the food is bland. Either bring a bottle of hot sauce with you (although you will only taste that if you use it) or go else where. read more

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We had a very enjoyable meal at Mi Rancho. We shared a fajita for two (mixed chicken and beef, 1lb). We think the quality of meat is good. The beef was cooked just right. We like the chips and salsa too. The ambiance and music feel authentic. read more

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Birthday celebration with a party of 4. Service and food were excellent! Chips and salsa with flavorful French Margarita (raspberry flavored), sizzling meals and an ice cream dessert for the birthday girl. Everyone has a good time!! read more

Wonderful place to eat. Food was great and the margaritas were good! Ate there for the first time last night. Waitress was awesome! We had to leave another restaurant because they could not accommodate a party of 23. Called Mi Rancho and they had no problem accommodate us! We will be going back read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Germantown, MD. There are few good places to eat in this suburb of 90,000 people. Nevertheless, I like this place. It's legit Tex Mex. The free chips and salsa are as good as it gets and better than most. Their guacamole is good too. Luckily, they bring the food out in less than 10 minutes after you order so you don't have time to fill up on the chips & salsa. But, I still manage to woof down a whole bowl of chips and a cup of salsa. I normally like to try everything on the menu and get something different each visit. After numerous visits here, I've usually get the two beef enchiladas with salsa verde because it's my favorite. I am able to finish it all and be totally stuffed for only $13. It's a good price for some good food & excellent service. I highly recommend this place if you are wondering where to eat in the disjointed area of Germantown. read more

I only have a few words to say about this place: fast lunch and good service. These are the key differentiators from the Mi Rancho in Rockville (which I give a 1*). The food is your average Mexican fare from an average Mexican restaurant. The pricing is reasonable with most dishes averaging 10-12$. If you want a really fast dine-in for lunch you can get in and out about 20 min if you are a fast eater. I ordered a fajita and it came out in 5 min....yes it's that fast. read more