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    Rancho Alegre - Restaurante y tienda

    4.7 (47 reviews)
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef chimichanga and burrito California in the background
    Dallin S.

    Nice Mexico atmosphere and music. Service was great. The salsa was very good with the chips. I got the burrito loco with lengua, steak, and shrimp. The burrito was also toasted. Very yummy

    The restaurant is on the left side of the building that the Salvation Army thrift store is in.
    Rocky F.

    Number one thing: This is located in the same building as the Salvation Army thrift store. That might make it a bit easier to find. Tried Tenda El Probedor today and had high hopes based on reviews and on the very authentic feel of the restaurant. The folks working there could not be kinder. Extensive menu posted above the counter. There were four of us. We ordered a torta, enchiladas, and tacos. I was disappointed in the salsas. They have green and red and neither of them were particularly spicy. The refried beans were good, but the rice was sort of dry and didn't taste fresh. My carnitas tacos were just okay, nothing special. The pork was not very good and had a lot more fat than I usually find on carnitas. The torta was probably the best of all the dishes. Everyone who tried it liked it. The steak tacos also were tasty according to my friend who ordered them. Tenda El Probedor is okay but not a place I would go out of my way to eat at again.

    The goods
    Matt R.

    From the street, you can't see it. From the parking lot, you *still* can't see it. But if you walk around the side of the building, there it is, an authentic little no-frills outpost. One of my favorite things about the rural midwest is that the landscape is dotted with these little Mexican places, and one of my favorite things about Yelp is that it helps me find them. Basically it's a kitchen and dry goods store, with a couple of tables set up in back. The tacos we ordered were well prepared, and we were excited to leave with a couple of tamales (which are only prepared on weekends). I'd have been more excited about the experience if it weren't for the fact that the meat on my milanesa torta was so tough that I had to give up wrestling with it. But on the whole, our lunch was quite good, service was very friendly, and we'll probably come back sometime.

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    Libby C.

    This place was a little hard to find because they must have recently changed their name to "Rancho Alegre," but they are in the same building as the Salvation Army. The place was small and we were the only customers there, but the food was good and seemed very authentic. The staff was kind too. My friend got the asada, carnitas, and cabeza tacos and he said they were pretty good. I got an asada taco and it was good, tasted like your average street taco and then I got the chorizo torta. I have never had a torta before but this one was great, and I'm pretty sure it was bigger than my head! It's basically a Mexican sandwich with whichever meat you choose on it. The chorizo was delightfully spicy and worked well with the avocado, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and other toppings. I was stuffed after the torta and taco, so I'd probably just recommend getting tacos OR a torta. But this place is definitely worth the drive!

    Carnitas tacos
    Cheryl M.

    SO SO glad I finally made it to this place. After finding it on Yelp and reading the reviews I thought, "yeah right...authentic Mexican...no such thing in Indiana!" As you can tell by my 5 stars I was wrong! Don't be taken back by the location, building and atmosphere upon entry. It's more like a bodega (Mexican for mini-mart or small grocery store) with a counter for ordering food with the most random compilation of items you can imagine and a bit sparse in the very center which leaves you standing in the open feeling a bit out of place. However, look up to your right and start deciding what you want to mow down on...the little Hispanic ladies behind the counter will work hard to prepare your meal, all fresh and homemade (English speaking is minimal). We decided upon several items (going Tony Bourdain style) since I knew it would be a while before I would be back and I really wanted to check out the "authenticity". Having lived in Tucson, AZ for 20 years, my perspective is massively skewed. Needless to say, the reviews were spot on. We tested the tamales, tortas, tacos and corn masa thingy that I cannot for the life of me remember the name of. Everything was absolutely amazing, especially the corn masa thingy! The tamale was perfect and not dried out like most around here. The best part was that it wasn't covered in processed cheese sauce! And the tacos were exactly as a taco should be! More street taco in nature, with 2 small corn tortillas, lightly fried, meat, onion and plenty of cilantro with limes on the side. I wish this place wasn't so darn far away because more than likely I would eat here daily! Till we meet again Tenda El' Probedor!

    Jesse H.

    It has been 5 mon5hs since I came here. Wasn't sure how my girls would feel like it. But they loved it. I tries the tongue ane have to say was impressed on the flavor. Now I will have to try the head taco next time. It hard to eat because of having the sleeve surgery in November. The reason is because y eyes can see more and my taste buds says bring it on! Since my girls like it we will come here more often!!

    $4 burrito and $1.50 taco
    Brian C.

    This place is wonderful: awesome, authentic Mexican food, cheap as sin, and friendly staff. Big thanks to the first reviewer for highlighting this place! First of all, the map (currently) shows the wrong location. The address is correct, though, so paste it into Google Maps and you'll get directions. Second, the restaurant has no signs on the street and is very difficult to locate. I was standing right next to it and didn't see it. You want to turn into the Save-a-Lot parking lot then look for the white building on your right. That's the place. When I walked in and asked if I could order some food the head lady (manger?) asked me if I was sure and warned that this was authentic Mexican food. Good sign. The menu is a over the counter and there are no prices so you have to ask. Everything's extremely cheap with tacos at $1.50 and burritos at $4.00. Their rice & beans with meat plates were on the higher end at around $10. The first time I went I got a burrito and a taco and was stuffed. About the service, when I came back for another meal a few days later, I said that I wanted to try some different meats. The lady in charge actually remembered what I had ordered and suggested some new ones (which, by the way, were tongue and "head" ... I forgot to ask after eating it all up if that had indeed been brain). Another example of the personal service: after my first meal I had commented that I thought the food would have been spicier. The when I returned, she remembered and brought out a spicer sauce with quite a bit of kick. Taste-wise, I absolutely loved the food. I've only had 5 or so authentic Mexican meals, so I'm no expert, but I thought it was wonderful. I especially appreciated the fresh, homemade sauces and wedges of lime served with everything. The atmosphere was great with the kids milling around and their no-pretenses setup. My only complaint is that they don't serve free tap water. You can grab a bottle of water from the cooler which, when you figure how cheap the rest of the food is, is still a good deal. Oh, and they make their own tamales but only on Fridays. I'm heading back there tomorrow to sample those bad boys. Do yourself a favor and eat here.

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    Rancho Alegre is the best food in town I had the parrillada is a big portion it comes for 1 are 2 1 order feeds 2 person it's delicious

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    Great steak burrito. Quick, friendly service. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

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    Great pricing for great food. Staff was friendly and service was fast!! Awesome experience!

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    Friendly staff. Amazing authentic food. The homemade strawberry cake was super yummy also! Would go back!

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