This review is for the restaurant location at the "Y", not Northwest Blvd. Since it is owned by the same people, I decided not to make the effort to move it, since no effort was made for us when we were at you "Y" location! Went there to celebrate graduating from College, very disappointing. As we were motioned to our table, the waiter just threw our menus on the table. I had never seen a waiter do this before, but I just ignored it, I was trying to have a celebration. My husband ordered the taco lunch combo. His plate came with a layer of water under the tacos; the shell bottoms were completely soggy. I'm not sure why there was water under the tacos, but I told my husband to just let the waiter know and they would fix it. Or so I thought, we waited but the only thing that was brought to us was the bill; we didn't even get the little fried tortilla dessert that is usually brought with the bill. We weren't charged for my husbands plate (I wouldn't have paid for it if we had), but there was zero effort made to replace the soggy water tacos with a real meal! I have never heard of a restaurant not trying to make it right. My chimichanga lunch combo was not that flavorful, the salsa was also flavorless; just tasted hot (we love hot though, but hot with flavor!) The chips were cold and without flavor too, not even salt. My husband and I left and he was still completely hungry. I have eaten here before, but this experience guarantees that we won't be back. Rancho Chico management, I know it's had to find employees right now, but if your lack of customer service continues, you might start having trouble finding customers too. Hire people that enjoy your business and can be customer focused; without happy customers you'll only have angry waiters. From one business owner to another. read more

My wife and I ate here for the first time, for dinner on Thursday; the place is clean and nicely decorated, we were greeted as soon as we walked in. After being seated, chips and salsa were immediately delivered to the table, there was a very mild and medium spicy salsa, both were tasty. Mary started with a Mango margarita and I had a lime. Both were very tasty; there blender needs to have the blades sharpened or changed out, there were large chunks of ice that keep blocking the straw, a good blender should produce a smooth even product. Mary had the chicken chimichanga which she enjoyed, I had the shrimp burrito which was excellent; I was surprised by how many shrimp were stuffed into the burrito, it is so easy to over cook shrimp making it chewy, but these were perfect, along with onions, peppers, cheese, and green sauce. The rice and beans that accompanied both entrees were standard. read more

Very friendly staff. I didn't see a picture of the asada so I came to take one. Very Mexican feel for the place. I like it. Spokane nation you come here. You need to Yelp about it. Not a lot of posts lately. If you want out of towers to support your local businesses you need to speak loudly and frequently. read more

Rancho Chico - The carne asada. - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Was looking for authentic Mexican Food and found this delicious little gem. Great food, great service! The chips and salsa were both hot and fresh, the beans and rice were so good. I had the Tortilla soup, it was hot and fresh! The Albondgias soup was also fantastic. I will definitely be back. read more

Forget this place. Ok, I'm from out of town and I come here 2-3 times a year when in town so I'm not a regular. I would have recommend this place based on favorable past experience but my most recent visit was poor at best. They completely messed up my take out order...missing portions of the order and getting other parts incorrect. I called to ask if something could be done to correct but was told the manager was "in Mexico". Wish I had a better experience. Hope your visit is better than mine. read more

Boy, what a total dissapointment. I went there to get take out. Soup. Just soup. Just 2 orders of Menudo. First off, it was $15 per soup!! $15? Where I came from (San Diego), it would be $8-$10. Buuuuut, my wife was sick and she really wanted it. 15 minutes later, the host tells me it will be a few more minutes b/c the "defrosted" the wrong soup. Wait...defrosted? The soup's not even freshly made?? Where I come from, it's ALWAYS fresh, waiting to be scooped out of the big metal canister or whatever. $15 and not even fresh? Buuuuut, my wife was sick and she really wanted it. I few more, "any minute now, sir" and it's now exactly 30 minutes from when I placed my order. 30 minutes for frozen Menudo? And there's only one other group eating so it suuuure wasn't busy. Ugh, can this get any worse? The second. About to ask for a refund, he comes out with my order. I go home, unpack everything...and it's NOT EVEN MENUDO!!!!!! Menudo is made with beef tripe and beef tripe ONLY!!!!! Look it up. Our soups are crapped with soggy pork skins. Tons of pork skins and nothing but pork skins. I don't like pork skins. Neither does my wife. Born n raised by the border, this is not in any way or form Menudo. So $30 for two frozen soups that took 30 minutes to defrost and only to wind up being not what I even ordered...you can see why I'll never go there again. read more

Great Mexican food. Great service / we especially Love their scratch margaritas! Highly recommend!

Best Mexican food in Spokane. Friendly staff, great place for families. Extensive menu.

So I wasn't overly impressed on my chimichanga and it was a little more expensive than I thought it should have been, but what stood out to me was how fast the food came out. I would say the time it took to come out of the kitchen was under 10 minutes. read more

As we walked in at the peak of a dinner time rush we were happily greeted with smiles, actually they were practically cheers. We were seated with no wait and chips, salsas, waters were on the table in mere seconds. Our server had just been started with a big top right before us so we were helped by other less busy servers and quite possibly a very friendly and boisterous manager. Our drink orders were taken quickly and brought to the table so fast I had a hard time even thinking they could be ours or correct but they were. Food was fast and nothing to write home about but still good. read more

Rancho Chico - Margcoronita. - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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I don't understand how this place is as popular as it is! The food is hands down the worst tasting I have ever had at a Mexican restaurant and there drinks come with basically no alcohol in them! I gave this place 3 chances and every time I walked away unsatisfied. The only reason they got two stars is because of there survivors, very nice employees, the ambiance is not bad as well but the food is not good! read more

Just moved to the area and my favorite place before was fiesta brava on Francis but I gave this place a try the other day I ordered the small combination with 2 chicken enchiladas with a side of rice beans and chips and salsa and let me tell you EVERYTHING was spot on. Sooooo yummy !!! I actually just ordered it again I'll post pictures of the food my fiancé and I ordered. Definitely gonna be a place that gets a lot of business from me. read more

I've noticed people in Spokane are basically food illiterate. The reviews of restaurants here are extremely unfounded. The food at Rancho Chico is, at best, mediocre. The tortilla chips are store bought as well as the taco shells. If you want authentic Mexican food in this city, head over to Deleon's Mexican Deli. Growing up in Southern California, I know good Mexican food when I eat it. Deleon's is far superior! So if this restaurant is simply "in your neighborhood" and you're afraid of "new things" then by all means eat at Rancho Chico. If you want REAL Mexican food head over to Deleon's. read more

Despite my living around the corner, I don't get here often enough. Jose is helpful as ever. You are always greeted as family. The food is on point. I always look forward to the Colorado chili burritos, the arroz con pollo and the pollo a la cazuela. This is by far the BEST Mexican family restaurant in Spokane. read more

This place came up many times when we would ask people where a good mexican food place is. I can't say I disagree! The salsa is one of the best we have found and it actually has flavor to it and the food was really good too! read more

This was my first time going to Rancho Chico and the service was great! My waiter was Beto(I think that's his name) and he was very polite

We went there just before 7pm on a Thursday. A few customers but not that busy. Service was great. My husband got a Chile Relleno and said it is the best one he has had of all the ones he has tried at various Mexican restaurants around the Valley and Spokane. Just happy it was a good as last time :) read more

Thats right I busted out the five stars. I give almost no one five stars. But Rancho Chico deserves it so there it is. Rancho Chico rocked the Northside culinary scene when it exploded onto the prime real estate known as the Y... but lately traffic has slowed a little bit at the old Rancho... but the quality and service are as good as ever. My personal favorite: the heuvos rancheros. read more

I came across this place by accident and I'm glad I did. Good atmosphere, very clean, good service and great food. Highly recommend

It was a last minute meeting, and either I went or possibly lose a deal so I ended up at Rancho Chico again, this time for lunch. Let's talk about pros. Service was spot on, manager/owner? on the floor, our server was super accommodating and always there, 5 stars, seriously some of the best service I've had in Spokane, attentive, quick but not over-bearing. House salsa was good this time, just the right amount of spice and not watery. The food however was just okay, the people I was meeting all thought it was great but they are from Spokane and we didn't share so I can only comment on what I had. While this time it was edible, it was nothing special - not bad - not great just okay. The portions were large, so maybe that is the draw and the plates did come out looking nice. I will probably try them again, and if my experience changes I will let you guy know. PS I love upgrading restaurants, even just a small upgrade. read more

Ok, went here because of all the rave reviews... um, WTF? I should preface my review with the fact that I'm half Hispanic and I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I grew up on my Nana's homemade tortillas, beans and rice. That being said, I truly love, appreciate and crave Mexican Food. Rancho Chico caught my eye because of the decor and like I said, the rave reviews here on Yelp. Upon arriving we were warmly greeted and promptly seated. We were quickly tended too with a pitcher of ice water and some chips (I'm pretty positive were store bought) and salsa. Our drink orders were quickly filled and our orders taken. (This garnered 1 star) I ordered a shredded beef chimichanga which came with rice and beans, garnished with lettuce and a dollop of guacamole and sourcream with a quartered tomato on top (which is weird). The plating was sloppy, as in my plate looked slopped together. The beans were super runny and the rice had NO flavor. My chimichanga was soggy, not crispy and fried as any real good chimichanga is. The shredded beef inside had some kind of red sauce that seemed too sweet and tomato-based. Everything seemed like it lacked salt, of any kind. My husband ordered a combo plate with a chicken taco, tostada and enchilada. Again, very sloppy plating, absolutely NO seasoning of any kind in the chicken, it was so bland! The taco shell really seemed store bought. Total buzz kill. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting and very clean. Great ambiance. (this garnered a 2nd star ) Will we return? No. Is this great or even good Mexican food? Um, NO. Would I recommend this place? That's a negative! I so wanted to like you Rancho Chico, but I just dont. read more

Rancho Chico, by far our Favorite Mexican food place in Spokane. While my family and I were home this last week we tried another place in town and this place by far is the BEST! I had a Taco Salad without the shell - I love they give this option as I am on Weight Watchers, my husband had a burrito and my son had hard shell tacos ( chicken) everything was gone. No one left hungry oh and they gave us dessert cinnamon pastry with whip cream and strawberry sauce it was AMAZING. this place should be on your must have list. read more

Rancho Chico - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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We have been regulars at Rancho Chico on NW Boulevard since they first opened, probably 12 years ago. From our first visit we were impressed with how they had transformed a dumpy, depressing restaurant (El Rio) into a bright, clean establishment that is always a pleasure to visit. Service: I've never encountered a friendlier staff. They always greet us like old friends, pinch the kids' cheeks and give us warm handshakes. They are never to busy to exchange pleasantries, ask how we are doing and comment on how big the kids are getting. Food: Mexican food is always so subjective for people, but we love the food here. It is always fresh, hot and served quickly. The kids meals are huge, the fajitas are enough for us share, and the chips and salsa are great and never in short supply. And man, if you order a drink, they don't skip on the booze. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant or it's people. We feel lucky to have them in our neighborhood! Great work, folks at Rancho Chico! read more

Seriously, the best service in town. Great food. Jose is so kind and generous. Never a bad experience. Thank you so much. We will definitely be back. read more

Been coming here since I was a kid this place is great and staff treats you like family

Went to dinner there @ 6:00 it wasn't crowded at all for a Sunday evening. Service was very poor waited at our table for chips & salsa & waited even longer for to order a drink. Finally they took our order then food came out fast! Food wasn't like it used to be! Chile Reono was made with cheddar cheese instead of white & the sauce on my enchilada was super sweet tasting not good at all! We will give it one more try? read more

First time eating here, so far so good, chips and salsa and our own pitcher of water have been provided. Currently out of chips and salsa, waiters haven't come around for about 5 minutes. Hoping to get some soon. Going for a bit without chips wasn't a bad thing, as our food came in place of more crunchy tortillas. The enchiladas were good. Above average American style Mexican food. Would eat here again. Wait for anything was not long. No complaints about food or service. read more

I can't be to harsh on this place since moving here from Phoenix I hav been searching out the go to Mexican place unfortunately this place ain't it first off 13.00 dollars for fish tacos w/ rice and beans is crazy although that's not what I had .. I had the chicken enchilada and beef tamale with rice and beans 13 bucks it was ok wife had chicken taquitos served like I've never had before service was very friendly and efficient read more

I've been to Rancho Chico multiple times as their food is really great and their drinks are even better. The last few times I've been there I noticed the portions have gotten noticeably smaller. I noticed even before covid had happened and everything in the world had changed, so I went there a few times after and noticed that all of the portion no matter what was ordered on the menu was very small. I went there last week and ordered fajitas and the cast iron plate was literally full of onions and peppers. I didn't even have enough meat on that plate to fill two of the 3 tortillas, there was only 4 pieces of meat on the plate. The rice beans and lettuce was only half of that plate as well. Very disappointed because the prices of them have went up about 6-7$ and the portions have noticeably shrank. read more

I've been going here for years. The sangria is to die for and the meals are all excellent I've never had a bad meal here. The wait staff are all very friendly and helpful. The facility is always clean and neat. read more

Food is ok. Had the chicken chimi is was ok. Not much flavor. But the service was the best I have had here in Spokane. read more

Rancho Chico - Chicken chimi - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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We were visiting Spokane area and we decided to try Rancho Chico Mexican restaurant. We were greeted as we walked in by the host, who was very friendly. We were offered drinks and chips, as we were reading our menus our waiter Julio, came by 3 times to take our order, we felt rushed. The menu is quite large and we all trying to decide my boyfriends mom is 88 years old. My boyfriend ordered the combo dinner of two taco's and a enchilada, mom ordered a burrito, I ordered the avocado tostada, Julio asked if I wanted chicken or beef I said the menu didn't state there was meat on the entree' the menu stated it was a avocado tostadas, he said I could have meat, I was confused, again I felt rushed. When our food came I was dumbfounded the avocado tostadas had 3 tiny slices of avocado, on a bed of shredded lettuce with nasty tasting microwaved shredded chicken, on a soggy corn tortilla, seriously it was disgusting! My boyfriend's tacos were packaged hard corn tortillas and the tacos were not even filled up to the top, and his mothers burrito was swimming in enchilada sauce. We asked for more salsa to spoon on our dinners, it took 5-6 minutes for it to arrive. WORST FOOD and service I've ever had! I would of complained to the staff but I didn't want to make a scene in front of my boyfriend and his mother. I will never eat at Ranchero Chico ever again! read more

Rancho Chico - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Amazing food and customer service! They are so friendly and welcoming. Good avocado tostadas and veggie chimichangas, good margs too!

First time eating here - not fancy, but really good. Service was fast and friendly. I hade the chicken enchilada - amazing. read more

Absolutely love this place! I cannot complain it critique anything... we have been coming here for years - the staff is awesome - food is amazing - and the drinks are the best. This is a family-friendly Mexican restaurant - plain and simple. Whether you're coming here for dinner with the family it just stopping for a margarita after work - this is the place to be!!! I, personally, love their menu. Good, simply complex, and just enough options to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. My personal favorite is the enchilada mole. Out of all of the different recipes I've tried - I can say that nothing compares to Rancho Chico!!! The staff are amazing - honestly over the years they've become like family... so maybe I'm a bit biased - but I have never had anything but exemplary service. They're margaritas are great. Plus you get to do the pour yourself.. not just the one glass!!! So that always makes for a fun evening... plus the price point is just right! This is a regular place for us. I love them - and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a good meal. Overall 5 BIG Stars!!! I'd give them more... but that's not an option! :) read more

I come from a city that has great Mexican food/ I have high standards and have been on the search for a good spot. I must say this is my go to spot so far for Spokane! I usually get the enchiladas and their house margaritas which always make me happy. The enchiladas are full of meat, cheese, and the sauce has pretty good flavor. I also love the other options that they give then the typically refried beans... I highly recommend trying it out. My husband got the fajitas and he said the portion was awesome, flavor was delicious and left his belly happy. The house margaritas is legit... you get the shaker which is filled to the rim and you get a glass full as well. I mean how many places do that for you at the price they offer?! I also like that it's not overly sweet with the typical store bought mixtures that a lot of places do. The margaritas area huge hit for me, I love them and can't find another place that does it better. Lastly the service is on point- they are super welcoming, very friendly, super fast service even when they are busy and always willing to go the extra mile for their customers. Overall I like this place, they are very nice people that serve great food and drinks. This is still my go to spot in Spokane! read more

We sat down and were waited on quickly despite a busy lunch crowd and also a birthday party group. Served delicious warm tortilla chips with a fantastic flavorful salsa. I typically like milder salsa but this salsa was a bit warmer and was fantastic. Ordered the enchilada and taco combo with picadillo meat filling and was very pleased. The enchilada was perfect with a sauce that made me crave for more of the sauce and I scrapped the plate clean of sauce. The enchilada was adequately stuffed with the shredded meat and was mouthwatering too. Also came with refried beans and Mexican rice. The refried beans were delicious and had the right amount of melted cheese to top them off. The rice was well prepared and also delicious. This combo was too large for me to eat and I gave my taco to my husband who enjoyed it tremendously. read more

I go with 3 star because he chips were cold, the waiter was not attentive, order was rushed, not asked to refresh chips and tortillas. Lobby is cold. The food was good ordered carne asada, I wish I had a better experience. read more

The taco salad was the saddest thing I had ever seen for $9.99. Not even a taco shell? No bueno. Also super stingy with the chips and salsa. Casa de Oro blows them out of the water on service and portions. Also, is the little girl running and jumping around through the restaurant and kitchen normal? read more

My husband and I have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant in Spokane/Spokane Valley with no luck until some co-workers introduced us to Rancho Chico. Fantastic margaritas - especially the jalapeño margaritas (off menu) and their chicken & steak fajitas. Great ambiance and customer service. Will definitely be returning. read more