I want to give a shout out to our waiter, Chase! We had a birthday party of 18 (but only reserved for 14) and he was the chillest, yet attentive waiter for the group! He even coordinated with the dj to bring the birthday cake out! Highly recommend him as your server. Everything was fantastic, elote, queso, my entree - Jalapeno maize chicken was delicious. Drinks were good and strong as well. Dinner is a bit pricey, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll be back for happy hour very soon. read more

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More west 6th flash with no substance. My 2 most recent times here: 1. Waiter forgot to put in my order with everyone else's at my table so I watched them eat for 25 min til mine came out. When it did it tasted like flavorless mush. The king ranch roasted chicken casserole definitely needs to be taken off the menu. 2. The time before that our table went about 10-15 min without getting water refills or being able to re order drinks. Curious where our waiter was, we turned around and he was shaking his ass with his friends by the music set up. Doesn't sound like a revenue driver to me. read more

From the moment you walk in, the scent of burning mesquite and roasted chilies lets you know exactly where you are. The decor skips the "tacky cantina" tropes in favor of minimalist desert aesthetics: exposed wood, clay tiled floors, and warm, amber lighting that mimics a West Texas sunset. It's buzzy and loud, but in a way that feels energetic rather than chaotic. Would 1000% recommend read more

Stopped by for happy hour on a Friday and there was more than enough room to spread out. We got: -Veggie tacos (very filling!) -shrimp tostadas (comes with two) -queso (get the over-fried chips, they make it!) -mix of margaritas Service was great, the food just wasn't something I'd drive downtown for. I will say though- there's an off-menu veggie quesadilla (jalapeño popper dip inside!!) calling my name next time! read more

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Slightly off the beaten path of West 6th lies a Tex Mex place that features eclectic decorations and delicious food. We recently stopped by Ranch 616 and were pretty impressed by what they had to offer. As mentioned before, the decor is a bit wacky but it seems to suit the place well. Since it is right off of 6th, be aware that parking may not be the easiest to find and you'll have to settle with what you get. The interior and exterior are clean and lively and there is sometimes live music on their patio section. When we arrived we were quickly seated and ordered quick as well. The waiters were attentive and quick, which is always appreciated. One thing we noticed is that water comes in repurposed candle holders, which is cool but also means you get only a bit of water at a time before you need to refill. For food we ordered a plain cheese quesadilla, quesadilla of the day (ended up being chicken), and their ranch chicken sandwich fried. All the food was pretty good. The plain cheese quesadilla was perfect, just the right texture and filling of cheese. The quesadilla of the day was a standard chicken quesadilla featuring refried beans, cream, etc; pretty good, but nothing special. Lastly, the fried chicken sandwich was great, the chicken breaded well and very juicy, although is came out very very hot. Ranch 616 was a very welcome change to what you would normally expect from West 6th's bar and fast eats scene. There's a lot of character here and as people always looking for reliable restaurants in different neighborhoods, Ranch 616 definitely fits that bill. We will certainly be back if ever out on 6th and looking for some southwest/Tex Mex food. read more

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Loved my experience at Ranch 616! We had a larger group of 8 for a birthday and it was super easy to make a reservation. Also truly appreciate the flexibility to sit inside instead of out. Our server was amazing, knowledgeable of the menu/cocktails, and attentive. The ambiance is very fun and lots of great drink selections (cocktails and shots). We did a variety of starters and everything was delicious. I was extremely happy with the service and appetizing food. Great spot for a group! read more

Ranch 616 - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food here was awesome! We had the chance to try the quail, and it was absolutely delicious. We also shared a platter of appetizers, and every single one was fantastic. Our server was great, super attentive, kept our drinks full, and offered excellent recommendations. We sat out on the patio and had a blast enjoying the atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! read more

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-No restaurant parking all street parking, plenty but know this area gets busy b/c of west 6 -very cute restaurant, staff is very nice... I wouldn't say like very instagram. But live music outside amazing -$20 bottle of champagne with juice, love that. -I had the chicken fried steak and let me say it was good but chewy, it was my first time trying it but it was good. I am definitely a chicken fried chicken girl and if they had one of those it would be bomb af!!!! read more

Ranch 616 - Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Enjoyed a nice casual dinner tonight here with my family. Drinks were delicious and strong and the food was pretty good as well. We went with the Patron platter and a cup of tortilla soup. The tortilla soup is great and definitely top 5 I've ever had. The patron platter is huge and definitely more than 2 people can eat. Really liked the quail and frog legs the most. For drinks definitely try a ranch water. Also really enjoyed my banana bread old fashioned. Service was great throughout the meal. read more

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Not sure why this place is rated only 3 stars. I went with a group of 11 people Let's start with the queso aka cheese dip. The flavor was spot on 5/5 The fried tortillas chips that came with the queso dip 5/5 The chicken soup 5/5 The rice was lacking in flavor 3/5 The ribeye steak 4/5 The quesadilla 5/5 The drinks 5/5 The service 5/5 Overall everyone in my party liked their food and drinks. Meet a few locals at the restaurant and they were also very friendly. I would come back to this restaurant and that's why overall they are a 5 star establishment read more

"Home of the original Ranchwater." Sorry, that's simply untrue. Mexicans (and Mexican immigrants in the States) have been drinking tequila, Topo, and lime long before Ranch 616 existed (and for, as far as I can remember...). I remember restaurants giving this to us as kids in Matamoros - with a side of Peptobismol - so we wouldn't get sick. Ha. Simply said, it wasn't invited here, but guess they were smart enough to trademark the name (maybe the recipe?) in 2017, and call it their own. And according to Ranch 616's website, they also claim to help "popularize" Topo Chico. "The restaurant's eponymous cocktail helped popularize the sparkling mineral water that was once such a little-known commodity in the United States..." No. Ick. Stop. That's not okay. Topo Chico has been around since the early 1900s, and it's a delicious sparkling water that grew in popularity because it's damn good. Topo Chico "made" Topo Chico. ...... Aside from having *that* discussion at our brunch table... my dining experience was ok. This was my first time at Ranch 616 (never went there 15+ years ago as an Austinite), and we went there to watch a UT game on their patio. We started with crispy oysters (Texas Gulf fried oysters, jalapeño remoulade, green goddess, charred lemon) and an off-the-menu special: Chicken nachos. Both good. The beau especially liked his banana bread puddin' old fashion - do not knock it until you try it. That was very good; the beau doesn't like sweets and he ordered two. It's made with Still Austin rye whiskey, Giffard banane du bresil, black walnut bitters, chocolate bitters... Happy hour: Mon-Thur 5-6pm; Fri-Sun 3-6pm read more

2nd time here during my visit to Austin. Great service, really awesome food, highly recommend!

Food was incredible! Service was great from our waitress as well! Very small and LOUD establishment! It was very hard to hear my husband speaking to me from across our SMALL table. This may be a deal breaker for some but we would come back because the food was worth it read more

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Ranch 616 is kitschy! The ambiance is a bit absurd. The place is packed. My friend and I made a reservation. We sat at a nice window and I felt like I was transported to New York City. I ordered their homemade limeade & my friend had a few cocktails. Service was friendly, fast and prompt. The food was nice portioned and way overpriced for what it was. We ordered the Maria was a 3 dip plate. All decent, nothing WOW! We were asked if we wanted more chips and veggies since it came with a small portion and we were a bit annoyed that there was an up charge for that which should have been mentioned. I ordered the Divorced Quail. The fried quail with the red sauce was amazing. I loved that red sauce so much that I ate the grilled quail with it, too. I didn't care for the green sauce. It was served on top of a pile of mashed potatoes and vegetables including beautiful Romanesco broccoli. My friend ordered the smoke salmon which paired nicely with the couscous. Ranch 616 is a funky spunky spot with decent bites, over priced food and downtown vibes. read more

Well. Where to begin. We asked for a table for 7 and the hostess asked if we had a reservation but we didn't. She said she could seat is but we had to be done by 8:15 and it was 6:45 so i thought we had plenty of time but still thought that was weird to ask. The best thing about the restaurant was the server. I ordered the Steak and Frites. Which was good. I also ordered a side of gouda grits that tasted like absolutely nothing. My sil ordered chicken caldo and it was nothing spectacular. Other members of my party ordered the quesadillas, cobb salad and corn ribs. They had no complaints but no compliments either. So take that as you will. read more

We had a super fun time eating here when visiting Austin- we ate all kinds to TexMex and frog legs and fried oysters - we leaned heavily on fried food and cocktails - a bit retro and fun, we enjoyed the food but had way too much of it lol - the place was hopping and folks seemed to be hcing fun - appeared to have locals and tourists, and the weed van was parked just outside - a phenomenon I haven't seen elsewhere. This place was fun and the ambience was lighthearted and joyful - having trouble loading images but you get the gist - fun and tasty read more

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Sara without "h" is the best mixologist In west 6th! The ranch water I tasted was so so good! I want another one.. read more

Good good but the entertainment on brunch Candler Wilkinson! Reminds me of how austin used to be downtown around 2010! read more

Ranch 616 - Waffle - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was not our favorite. No spice at all. Service was horrible and it wasnt like it was busy. The drinks was just as bad, they kept talking about the Ranch Water and it is Must try!!!!! Well let's just say that was the worse drink I ever had in my adult life, will never drink that again. Ambiance was fair, nothing to brag about. Let's just say when I do come back to Austin this is definitely a spot I will bypass. Food horrible, drinks horrible, and service was just as worse. read more

Ranch 616 - Fried Frog Legs, coleslaw, and potatoes! No Flavor Nasty!!!! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great brunch and drinks in a cute spot with friendly staff! We arrived when they were quite busy (brunch time during ACL) but quickly got a spot at the bar. I had the hash and a prickly pear margarita and both hit the spot! We sat inside because it was quite toasty out but the live music on the patio was great too! read more

Ranch 616 - hash - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Everything we have tried here, entree wise, has been excellent. The jalapeño crusted trout is fantastic!! Highly recommend the shrimp ceviche and the chicken fried steak! Service can truthfully be hit or miss. You may wait for somethings but the ambiance makes up for it! Would love to see them improve their tequila selection? read more

Sunday Brunch Good menu variety. The sausage hash was delicious. The Bloody Mary's were perfect. The service was excellent. Put this restaurant on your bucket list. read more

Went in on a Saturday morning around 11 and got seated right away. The inside decor is very southern/texan. Our waitress was amazing and provided amazing service. We had the following: Divorced Chilaquiles - this dish comes with house chorizo and fried egg , however I asked for chorizo to be on the side and got scrambled eggs instead. It's a big dish and so filling. The verde sauce that is used is very tasty. Overall this dish was amazing and highly recommend it. Husband tried the "Hungry Rancher" Burrito - this burrito sure has a lot of meat & flavors were on point. We will be back to try other breakfast and lunch menu items. read more

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It's hard for me to head downtown for food. Ended up at Katz's more than any place back in the day. Close second was Z Tejas but that's not exactly in the DT zone. I worked here 94-95. Not in the good part; warehouse district would have been better. OMG City Grill with a coupon dining after 9PM. 23/24 may be different. GF and I've ventured into Punch Bowl Social and Ruth's Chris this year. Ranch 616 has genuine tenure. Easy reservation process; got so surprise the GF with a new place. We're in sitting at a table noticing the snakeskin booths. Longhorn colors everywhere! Send me the # of your interior decorator! Service wasn't perfect but I'll focus on the food. Camarones Relleno...when is deep frying bacon NOT gonna be a thing? OK bites but seriously, it can be prepared another way. Ordered a biscuit to accompany my meal; nice flavors. I could have paired it with? Minimal gravy on my Chicken Fried Steak too. Ordered more but that took literally 20 minutes to get a 2 ounce serving. Guess no "Country Boy" bliss for me. The meat also wasn't exactly pounded down enough showing a thin line of pink in the middle. Thickest CFS I've encountered. I liked the Potato and Onion medley nestled under the entree. GF liked her burger so it's a personal win in my books. We went somewhere where the ex and I hadn't dined at. I'm probably being a bit generous with the stars in cuisine and service. Hey, we had a good time. Long time establishment for a reason. read more

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Stopped in for a team dinner and it was Awesome. Great food and great service. Right in downtown Austin. Our team had a great time. Thank you read more

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For those privy to Ranch Water, welcome to its birthplace! The drink was created by the late Kevin Williamson (former owner) who enjoyed a similar mix during his hunting trips with his dad. While you can now find Ranch Water in cans or behind the bar, I highly recommend trying it at the original location for the full experience! FOOD: The food isn't exceptional or mind-blowing, but I would say for those interested, not bad. However, the prices are incredibly overpriced for no reason. A Fried Chicken Steak for nearly $40? That's insane. I came for a girls' brunch date, and we shared the "Hungry Rancher" Burrito ($18) and the Divorced Chilaquiles ($16). Despite its intimidating name, the Hungry Rancher Burrito is just a mix of three meats (chorizo, sausage, and bacon) with eggs, cheese, and potatoes. The Divorced Chilaquiles was a great addition to our order, offering a crunch and a variety of flavors to mix things up. The dish is split into two sides: one with crisp corn tortilla chips mixed with house ranchero sauce and the other with verde sauce. read more

Was in Austin visiting and had this for breakfast! It was really good and there was live music while eating which was fun! read more

Ranch 616 - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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4.2/5 Went here for dinner on Thursday evening and it was a good time! Although the restaurant wasn't busy, we were told we could only be seated outside (even though there were several empty tables inside), so other than the heat, it was a good experience. The food was really good, I loved the Jalapeño Chicken, I also had a 616 Margarita which was okay. I will say that this restaurant is a little expensive for what it is, the Jalapeño chicken I believe was $24 and the chicken fried steak $28, I feel like for a basic dish it was a little much. Overall we had a good time at this restaurant, it's a great spot to go to if you want to bar hop after dinner like we did, there's lots of good bars in the area to explore! read more

Ranch 616 - Jalapeño Maize Chicken - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The place was fantastic. The staff were friendly. The ceviche was great, the drinks were amazing and the vibe and energy were grandiose. I highly recommend anyone to come here read more

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Very noisy and staff seemed very confused. They got one of our orders complately wrong, I mean not even close to what he ordered. In fairness they did offer to redo it but he declined and just ate what they brought even though it wasn't what he wanted, because everyone else had already started eating. Then when the bill came there was no apology or offer of any kind to "make it right" read more

Ambiance: 4/5: we went on a Sunday and it was pretty empty. I don't recall if they were playing music in the background but if they were it was pretty low. There were taxidermy decorations all around the restaurant. Food: 4/5: I had the shrimp tacos and shrimp ceviche, which both were better than what I was expecting. Would get those plates again. Service: 3/5: once we got our orders, our waiter didn't really come back for awhile. He then came back to let us know another waiter was going to take over since his shit had ended. The new waitress didn't really bother to stop by. After waiting for about 20 minutes, we had to call someone for our checks. Price: 2/5: Everything was pretty pricey for what it was. The tacos were $21, quesadilla was $18 and a chicken plate was $24. One of the waiters asked if we needed extra chips for our ceviche, but little did we know the extra chips were $3. This is the first restaurant I've been to where they charge you for extra tortilla chips. It was an ok restaurant, dont see myself going back. read more

Ranch 616 - Shrimp Ed's El Camino Tacos* - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I reached out to Ranch 616 about 3 weeks before I was coming to town for my bachelorette. I wanted to see if they were able to accommodate a group of 18 people with short notice, and they were! For a large group we had a set brunch menu of $40/person. This came with apps, a salad and an entree. The service was great for so many of us and the food was so good too. They gave us three dips for an app and I loved them all. I had the breakfast burrito and that was good too. A very large drink menu as well. read more

Ranch 616 - Calamari and dips - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall experience was great. Food portion was plentiful. The server was attentive. The live music added a nice touch to the environment. read more

I would definitely recommend ranch 616. The food was so good. I got the burrito and I loved it. I shared the dips and they were all so good!! My mexespresso martini was delicious. I want the recipe so I can make it at home. The staff was so nice and helpful. The inside has diner vibes which my group loved. read more

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This is our 3rd visit and again it did not disappoint! My husband had the chicken fried steak with mashed and green beans $28 and I had the tenderloin $65 with broccolini and I sub'd grits for mashed; both were outstanding. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with the outdoor covered and heated during the winter. We both had the prickly pear margarita (very delish) and then I had a glass of red with my meal. The wine selection is good, but limited (def not a complaint). Our service was good and the waiter attentive. Attire was everything from Christmas party dress to jeans and t shirts. Will definitely be back again! read more

Ranch 616 - Food Menu - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Heading to an event we needed to stop to have a little drink and enjoy the live music. Sitting outside might have been a little too hot but the ranch waters helped that. The bartender was really attentive and was really nice. I'll have to get a schedule and check out the live music again. read more

Six stars. Dropped in for lunch and omigosh they ticked all the marks. Crispy pork tacos, TICK: colorful, savory, all fresh ingredients, juicy pork--even the ricin beans was salty and tender. Great mix of textures, including cilantro and thin-sliced radish, to complement the flavor blast. House marg, TICK: tangy and salty, lime-forward, barely just sweet enough. Grown up flavor and with a solid pour. Service, TICK: lunchtime, house full of criminally insane Texas state legislators, yet the bar and the tables were promptly and politely attended always, and with plenty of old-fashioned Texas charm. Six stars. read more

Ranch 616 - Colors and flavors. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place rocks !!!! We drove in from Houston and this was the first place we went to. We had a GREAT time. The ranch waters were a 20/10! Highly recommend ! The queso was delicious! The vines were super cool. Loved the scenery! The service was on point ! Caroline and Danielle were awesome ! And the General Manager Jeff was soooooo kind !!! Thank you all so much for the wonderful service and hospitality! We will be back ! read more

If you're looking for a lively night, this is the perfect spot to start. Good for bigger groups & great location as it's on west 6th street and surrounded by bars. Ranch 616 is home of the ranch water so that would be my drink of choice.. somehow it just taste better here!? You also have to try their famous jalapeño shots. Can't go wrong with the ceviche as an appetizer it tastes so fresh. I would recommend sitting on the patio it's more vibey then indoor seating. read more

Ranch 616 - Ranch water - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ranch 616 is world-famous for a reason. Anyone that has dined here knows they were just screwed over for not getting a Michelin star. Its a damn shame especially with all the stars that are being thrown around austin like a meteor shower. The food is unique and the drinks are staples. Do you really need more? The Brits may have lost the Revolutionary War but the way they serve their gin and tonics is perfection. If you're untraveled or have been and just unobservant, they serve a cup of gin with a glass bottle of tonic for you to mix and enjoy at your own discretion. As if we haven't stolen enough from the Brits, Ranch 616 stole this magnificent delivery system added a Texas twist, and made it better. The ranch water that is now a beloved standard order for everyone in the Lone Star State originated in the confines of the 616 bar. Or so they say. The "original" ranch water is a delicate blend of tequila with a perfect amount of lime juice and a mandatory glass bottle of topo chico on the side. Served differently is a disgrace to the drink. Margaritas are for you underaged kids who don't know how to drink yet. Go ahead and start ordering ranch water. I would mention there other drinks but if you order them you would be mistaken. I'm sure they are great, but don't be an idiot. The food is as Austin as it gets. Great and weird. Appetizers of fried frog legs and entrees of Quail cooked any way you could ever imagine. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And of course, all the food pairs well with cold Ranch water. Have I mentioned the ranch waters are great? 616 is the perfect place to take visitors especially if they have never been to Austin. The only concern I have is the crazy number of bachelorette and bachelor parties that you are surrounded by. I get it, marriage is usually pretty long and you want to celebrate it properly but maybe don't all book the same damn place. It's also pretty obvious to spot y'all with the twelve identical brand-new cowboy hats with your initials on the side, not to mention the sashes and all-white attire. It's not your fault, but still very annoying. Maybe get a private room so everyone doesn't have to see you having so much fun without us. Pro move (please disregard if you are a bachelor or bachelorette party): the bars on the street heading towards 6th Street are phenomenal. I would stop at each and every one. Ranch 616 you are my sunshine. I will be back soon. You are my go-to for visitors and will always be. I score you a 9.2 read more

Ranch 616 - The Original Ranch Water - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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