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Rancho Rustico Restaurant

3.8 (582 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Caterers
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Denise W.

Stopped for a late lunch. Great special...2 potato tacos for $10.50 and it came with rice and beans. It was good, but it does need a sauce on it. The hubby got the super nachos at $9.60 a plate. They have Happy Hour every day so I also ordered a house margarita at $6.95. The place is big inside, plenty of seating. Hostess is right at the door ready to seat you and our waiter was quick and efficient.

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Darryl N.

I didn't realize I haven't rated this GREAT Far Southeast Mexican restaurant! I have been coming here for several years, it is also a go to place for my family to meet up. They are located at the NW corner of Old Vail Road/Mary Anne Cleveland and Houghton. Tight parking when busy, but they have handicap entrances and parking. I use this location not only for family gatherings, but also for catering. They are very friendly and prepare everything perfecto! They have a full bar with lots of drink specials, including early morning Mimosas and Bloody Mary. I love coming here for the Menudo and my wife loves the Pollo con Creme, The Chimis, Burros, and tacos are also amazing. They have lunch specials to order from as well. Most come with refried beans and rice, but you can ask for ranch beans. My family also LOVES their Mango Chicken Salad which is a great light fare, and can be a special order for catering. There is bar seating, open table, booths and outdoor seating as well, with TV's located in select areas. Great for groups. Restrooms are usually clean. Don't sit outside on summer days, but they try to cool with fans. Fills up for dinner so call for a reservation. They also have happy hours.

Molcajete
Christa M.

Fast service, friendly staff, and yummy food! We had a late dinner here after we made it into town and it was still pretty busy on Friday night. We were seated right away and chips and salsa were dropped off as we were putting in our drink orders. I ordered the chicken flautas and my mom and sister shared the molcajete which came with shrimp, meat, and chicken. Everything was delicious and cooked well. It all had flavor and portions were great. The salsa was delicious and the sauce the molcajete had was so yummy. Will be back when in the area!

Margarita
Sam C.

We were visiting Saguaro National Park and camping in the Tucson area when we found this restaurant on-line. My wife and I shared a Molcajete Trio for two. This dish comes with beef, chicken and shrimp. It was delicious! Our server Alan was very attentive. The host, and other staff also made us feel very welcomed. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her house "Original" margarita. We plan to return before we leave Tucson. Dine here and you won't be disappointed.

JP P.

If you find yourself this far Eastside , You will not be disappointed , service , presentation , flavor , they actually have spicy salsas upon request , vegan options , a vibe and more ! Yum

Molcajete Marisos for one
Jim S.

Went here the other day and wanted to try something new. I ordered the Molcajete Marisos for one, a seafood dish. It is served in a VERY HOT volcanic dish. The liquid in the bowl bubbled for a long time. It was very tasty and filling. The seafood was cooked perfectly. It had a side of refried beans and rice. Our server was quick and attentive.

Shrimp tacos
Mike T.

The Rancho Rustico was just the small local Mexican restaurant I was looking for last night. I'm in town just two night and a local recommended the restaurant. The staff are friendly, service was great, the food was delicious, and salsa had just the right amount of kick. I had the Seafood (shrimp) tacos and a Cadillac margarita.

Mango & Chicken Salad Full
Stephanie L.

I'm not usually a big "salad" person, but I can't resist Mexican food with mango. I ordered the Mango Chicken Salad and absolutely LOVED it! Flavorful and filling. My husband went with the chicken fajitas, and they came out SMOKING hot. I've never seen such an impressive sizzle! The service was friendly and proactive. I especially appreciated the little pitcher of salsa for easy refills--such a smart idea! Overall, a great spot! Clean, friendly, fast service, and delicious food. Highly recommend!

We stopped in as me and my family were traveling through. The food was really good! My parents loved the habanero chili. Also, our waiter Danny was very attentive. Very nice restaurant! Thank you

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Cassandra A.

Everything about this place deserves five stars across the board. The food is amazing, the staff are very welcoming/friendly, and the ambiance is perfect. It has a rustic/barn house look to it with plenty of seating ranging from table tops, bar stools, booths, and regular chair. They also have plenty of outside seating. They get you in, take your order, and the food is out in no time. They give you a lot of food for a reasonable price and offer happy hour deals on a daily. It's too bad we live in Phoenix because we would be here all the time. Would definitely make a trip from Phoenix to Tucson just for the food.

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Jr H.

Only reason I come here is because I get invited. But if you have a choice don't come. I've always been skimmed on my food. For the price to food ratio is horrible. They can't even fill my burrito.

Mini chimis
Maiko K.

From outside, it's a cute place with lots of parking spaces. Big space with a hip decor. The reason why I gave low rating was because the restaurant felt dirty. Floor was very messy (maybe they had a busy lunch and didn't have time to clean? - I walked in around 2-3ish) also the dessert menu was so sticky too. It just didn't feel clean overall. Food on the other hand was decent. I had mini chimis and they were surprisingly good. I've never had chimis before so I don't have anything to compare to though. Redried beans were okay. Definitely have had better before! As for guac, the flavor was good but I personally like my guac with more chunks of avocado. That's probably a personal preference.

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This place is always my stop when I go to Tucson all ways good food and service. If you haven't stopped here it's worth the stop

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Myra was our server and made our 1st. Time here a great experience !we will definitely be coming back

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Great food and service. One of the better Mexican restaurants in Tucson. We love the tacos el pastor, molca jete and chicken molé.

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Ground beef is very low grade. So much so it was runny. Queso was awful and runny. Not a good experience

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