This restaurant was recommended to me by two ladies who work at nearby Sissy's.
I really wanted to give Ranchero's Restaurant 5 stars, but it fell short on June 20, 2026, for a couple of reasons.
PITFALLS
- at checkout I was charged the wrong ticket but the waitress already swiped my card... I just wish they would bring the ticket to the table or at least ask us what we had when we pay
- they left several tables dirty for long periods of time. The table that seated large party that left as we came still hadn't been cleaned entirely by the time we exited the restaurant
FOOD
+ Celia's plate ($11.99) - comes with 2 enchiladas (cheese with green sauce) and 2 flautas (I ordered one chicken and one beef. The beef was shredded. It was tastier than the chicken.
+ Gordita plate ($12.99) - my daughter got mixed up and ordered this by accident but she said it was still good. Bean and cheese gorditas.
+ Regular enchilada plate ($11.75)
+ 3 iced horchatas ($4.50 each) - I loved their horchata! But they gave me a Styrofoam cup (per my to-go cup request) that looked someone bit the top off of.
SERVICE
Friendly yet slow at times.
AMBIANCE
This is probably the nicest most tastefully decorated restaurant in Denver City, TX. Pop music filled the air. World Cup coverage was on at least one TV. The women's restroom was small but clean. Look for the light green building and a red tin top with a pumpjack next door.
RATING BREAKDOWN (4 stars overall)
Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 read more