Rather impressed with this small restaurant, one of 3 in this small town, and probably the best one that I've tried. Staff was very friendly and attentive, made sure I felt welcome. Building is a bit aged but clean and neat. My fajitas. We're well seasoned. Would have liked more than the 3 small tortillas but that's pretty common. Extra star because of the cheerful service. read more

The food was great, the price reasonable, and the service was perfect. If we lived here we'd visit all the time. So glad that we stopped it to try it out. read more

Rancho Grande - Chili Colorado - Mexican Near Me - Rugby, North Dakota

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Obsessed! We stopped to eat as we drove through. The kindest workers, service was top notch, and very family welcoming! The food was hot, well prepared, and delicious! We will definitely return!!! read more

Little run down but the food was better than we expected. My husband, son and I ate here and had a good variety of foods, all delicious. I felt the prices were a little high. $16.50 for a cheese Enchilada meal.Will probably eat here again and will not be afraid to try anything on the menu. This isn't date night quality but for a causal, quick place To eat this is perfect. read more

Great place to visit. I tried different foods every time I go. Try the large margarita!

Another pleasant surprise in Rugby. (Maybe I shouldn't have set my sights so low). Authentic Mexican food. I'm from San Diego, I KNOW Mexican food. Dave the owner was engaging and made good drinks. Beer selection was decent ( all bottled ).. the food was top drawer. I had the fajitas but everything looked excellent. Fairly priced too. read more

Great Mexican food, great service. We've lived in NJ, NY and CA and this rivals with the best Mexican food we have had. 10/10 would come again! read more

I would leave a no star rating if I could. Ate here for an early dinner and my fountain drink came in a glass with 11 ants dead and floating in it. Waiter seemed confused why I asked politely for a new glass until I said "bugs" and then they never even said sorry or discounted the meal. Glad I'll never be back through this town. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant. It is authentic Mexican food. I am originally from Texas and now live in Grand forks. Let's put it this way... I love this food so much I've flown to get it multiple times! read more

Camarones al mojo de ajo was the special today, simply amazing. Spice wasn't overwhelming, the food was great tasting. The chips and dips were warm, fresh and great tasting. The service was quick and spot on! I've been back to the restaurant multiple times now, can't go wrong with the Special or the Burrito California! I had the special again today. It did not disappoint! It was the Fajita Loca (pictured)! read more

Rancho Grande - Mexican Near Me - Rugby, North Dakota

Was eating and saw mouse come out of crack very unpleasant and food is very mid 1/5 do not recommend.

We were on a family vacation in the Rugby area and looking for a place to eat. The Yelp reviews almost seemed too positive, making me think that they might be fake. But, my 12 person family (with kids and adults) stopped there this evening and every single one of us loved our food! The place is not fancy. It has your very common diner tables and chairs and a few Mexican knick knacks on the walls. But the food is excellent and the staff is very friendly and attentive, which is what makes this restaurant do good. They have this really cool Mexican music playing in the background and we left feeling like we had an experience rather than just a meal. Five of us had the California BurrkilOito which I highly recommend because we all loved it. The portions were very good sized and served hot and fresh. Unfortunately none of us had any room for dessert, because they had some very good looking desserts. My only negative would be that as of 7/29/17 they do not have a liquor license. It would have been nice to have a margarita or a Corona with our meal. But, it sounds like they are working on getting their license. read more

Rancho Grande - California Burrito served on a bed of cheese queso, rice and grilled shrimp. - Mexican Near Me - Rugby, North Dakota

Excellent!! We are rarely in Rugby but had to make a trip there this past Sunday and was thoroughly impressed! The food came out quick and was delicious! My husband and I both got the "Enchiladas America" - super cheesy and delicious. My husband got a margarita and the glass very thick to deceive you, wasn't worth the $9.50 but tasted good - you just didn't get very much in a glass, he got the medium size. Would definitely recommend and will be back! read more

Rancho Grande - Enchiladas America. Highly recommend if you like CHEESE. 4 cheese enchiladas topped with chicken and cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Rugby, North Dakota

We are from the Minot area and have tried a few Mexican restaurants there and this was above the ratings I would give Minot restaurants. I have also lived in California and know what authentic Mexican food is like. The food here was delicious, with large portions and well presented. Prices were reasonable like the lunch plate around $10 for more than enough food for lunch. We were served complimentary chips and salsa with salsa in a tiny decanter and each of us had a small bowl for our dipping use; a nice touch, and I ordered an appetizer ...guacamole for dipping, which was delicious and well prepared, not over or under ripe. For lunch I had the steak fajita bowl, which is a fried tortilla bowl with the fixings inside. The tortilla was cooked correctly and not overly greasy. The fajita sauce/spices were rich and delicious, but not overly spiced or too salty. My wife had the tortilla dinner and was very satisfied and filled and had to get a take out box for the leftovers. We shared the fried ice cream for dessert and I was told it was their specialty. I was pleasantly surprised when the waiter returned in 2 minutes with the best cooked and well presented fried ice cream I have ever had. I had to eat fast to keep up with my wife who liked this a lot. They didn't soak it in the fryer like mistakes I have been served other places. The fryer has to be set to the right temperature and theirs obviously was here! We stopped here for lunch on our way to the Turtle Mountains to view the fall colors. We arrived right before noon and were the first customers and we were treated with a smile, and received fast, personable, gracious service. It got packed over the lunch hour and the wait staff and cooks seemed to keep up with it well. The inside decor is part leftover from an old family restaurant that was here, with some New Mexican-themed restaurant decor that was nicely done. Mexican music playing was great and not too loud to hamper conversation. Overall it was a great highlight on our getaway road trip! read more

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Best mole I've ever had. It was like Christmas. I was surprised by meat and cheese atop French fries, but it was pretty tasty. Definitely eat here if you are here. read more

Had a hankering for Mexican. I'm in ND. Was prepared to be underwhelmed, but was pleasantly surprised. Had the carnitas. Juicy, nice spice. Salsa was fresh. They were busy and understaffed but I was in no hurry. Right next to the geographic center of North America. read more

Love this restaurant...best Mexican food ever!! Great service and fast fresh made authentic Mexican food.

Rancho Grande is a real gem to our local community. The food is authentic and delicious, the portions are great for the price and it's one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever tried. The menu is diverse and the service is great! They have done a great job accommodating during COVID and I feel safe eating there and getting takeout. I have no complaints about this establishment. read more

A great place for a family meal and if you have a hankerin for flavorful Mexican! I cannot think of a negative when it comes to this restaurant. The service is always tops, the food leaves me feeling satisfied and I don't feel like I've missed out on other menu items. The price is amazing for such great quality and quantity. This restaurant is a MUST if you are in the Rugby area. Don't pass up on a great dining experience! read more

I came here for dinner during my trip visiting ND. Coming from a big city on the West Coast, I've had plenty of experience with different Mexican restaurants. Service was good here and people were friendly/helpful. On my visit to Rancho Grande I ordered the chile relleno and it was one of the best I've had in a long time. The chile was cooked thoroughly and oozed cheesy-goodness as soon as I cut it with my knife. The coating and sauce on top was wonderful also. I loved it. I wish this place was in my city! read more

Carnitas were delicious and tortillas were fresh. Great food, friendly service and clean restrooms!! We will definitely be back!

Being that my in laws live here we usually frequent the restaurant at least twice a month. Never had a bad meal here. It's kind of a surprise that a smaller ND town like Rugby would have something like this but it's 100% legit and on the up and up. I've always tried to have something different each time and it never disappoints. The steak is so tender and the chimichangas are amazing. My wife likes things on the spicier end so she has a go to with chili Verde that she really likes, enchiladas sueza. Service is amazing and there's always a solid crowd. Salsa is made in house and the overall feel is very friendly and clean. Prices are reasonable when compared to portion sizes and you shouldn't leave hungry. Definitely have to check it out if your rolling through. Won't be disappointed. read more

LOVE the food here. The waiters are very polite. The place is set up nicely, decorations are good themed. Recommend coming here for a family dinner! read more

I have eaten at this restaurant several times. The only time it seemed good is when the owners wife cooks. They have a young man that seems as tho he cannot cook well. Also the cheese they use is disgusting. read more

Very good food. I had the special came with free chips and salsa. The special was enchiladas it all was very good. If in Rugby it's worth a stop! read more

Seriously. I am from Kansas City, where there is mexican food on pretty much every corner. I moved to North Dakota about 6 weeks ago, and when I found out our local car club was heading to Rugby for Mexican food, I was all in. I was prepared for the worst, but hoping for the best, after all, we are a loooong way from Mexico. This place DID NOT disappoint me. Everything was fantastic. The service was wonderful and the food was even better. I had a ground beef taco - the taco meat was seasoned very well and was super tasty, and two cheese and onion enchiladas. The sauce on the enchiladas was red sauce, but was just a touch too sweet for me, but still very good, and I finished both enchiladas. The onion used was placed raw on top, which I am not used to, but was actually fantastic. We also ordered the trio appetizer, which was bean dip, cheese dip, and guacamole. The cheese dip was good, as was the bean dip. The guacamole had excellent flavor but was a little on the thin side. My husband got the steak Rancho Grande burrito and he also finished the whole thing, saying it was amazing. This place is an hour and a half from home, but we will definitely be back soon!!! read more

We drove to Rugby to visit my grandmother-in-law and stayed with my husband's great aunt and uncle who recommended this incredible gem. Like blow you away authentic Mexican cuisine. Of course we over ordered and everything was fantastic. Queso fundido was the best thing I ate. I also got chicken enchiladas. My husband got tacos and a chile relleno. His aunt and uncle got the beef chimichangas. My daughter (actually we all devoured) the salsa and tortilla chips. We are actually heading back for grandma's 95th birthday and my husband is dreaming of fantastic Mexican food in advance. Very very good. Must eat! read more

Stop and eat here! The place is spotlessly clean, the service is great and genuine and most of all the food is to die for!! I would say the best Mexican food in the state hands down! The prices are also very reasonable and portions are big. We will be skipping eating in Minot on our drives and stopping here from now on. read more

Excelente! Having lived in Los Angeles for two decades, I have dined at my share of Mexican restaurants, including the much-revered La Cabana, just 10 blocks from Venice Beach. Rancho Grande's food is very good - always fresh and well prepared. The restaurant is clean and appealing, and the wait staff are consistently friendly, attentive, and professional - and they treat diners like family. The owner is warm and friendly and dotes on the pint-sized diners. A favorite menu item is the Tacos Carne Asada, and I have heard that the fajitas are similarly delicious. Some of the menu offerings are topped with a cheese sauce - I am not a fan, but many diners like it. If you are driving through North Dakota on Highway 2, you will find this gem a few seconds east of Highway 3. Rancho Grande shares its parking lot with a rock obelisk denoting the geographical center of North America. read more