The food really illustrated the amazing and deliciousness that TexMex can be with kind staff and beautiful views of the mountains Rancho Viejo really stands out and is a must go while visiting Luray. read more

I'm new to the area and wanted to try some good food, and this restaurant definitely satisfied my appetite! The hospitality was amazing, and the servers were on point, always making sure we were good and had everything we needed. The atmosphere was also amazing and made the whole experience even better. If you're passing by or you're a local, I definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Husband loves the steak and shrimp. He says it's the best he has had. Always friendly staff. We love sitting in the booths.... Pretty private and you can have a conversation and actually hear each other. read more

Rancho Viejo - Steak and shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

Very good tacos. Enchaladas. Rice beans. Excellent. Fresh. Looks and taste Visited for lunch today 3.3.26 Got one chicken enchilada very good. Two cheese enchiladas. Just tortillas with sprinkle cheese not melted or cooked with lettuce on top. I told the waiter and he still charged me over $17 for an inedible meal. Won't be going back. Hopefully the New Mexican restaurant will be authentic and delicious read more

I visited today after visiting Luray Caverns. Upon entering, most of the servers seemed to have an annoyed energy: not directed at customers but definitely palpable in the air. We were sat quickly and our server was attentive. Chips and salsa arrived quickly. The chips were a bit greasy, the salsa was good, the white sauce was okay but had a weird warmness. We ordered frozen margaritas: blueberry and mango. The drinks contained little to no liquor and the mango had a weird bitter aftertaste. We ordered the chicken fajitas and fries topped with steak-- I can't remember the name. The fries were delish and a good shareable size. The steak pieces were a bit over-seasoned so they came off as salty. The energy was good after the servers seemed to not be annoyed by whatever may have been going on. The music played definitely added to the vibe. read more

Rancho Viejo - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

The fajitas were so dry and had zero seasoning. We ordered a steak, chicken and shrimp variety and the meat was horrible. I get that it's the only Mexican restaurant in town, but it left a lot to be desired. I didn't even finish the meat because it was that dry. My husband got a burrito and that was fine, but I feel like burritos are easy to make and the tortilla really masks poor taste. The chips were okay but nothing remarkable. Ultimately I wouldn't recommend this place unless you were desperate for a meal. read more

We stopped by after visiting Luray Caverns and it was perfect. Tasted so delicious and authentic! Don't forget to visit the salsa bar! Also the service was perfect and attentive! read more

Rancho Viejo - Vegetarian special with rice and bean burrito and quesidila another special with chicken quesidila and chile reno - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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I love this place. The service is quick and excellent. The food is great including vegetarian options. They have good margaritas and desserts. read more

Rancho Viejo - Fried ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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Good place for Mexican food. Not many places around the caverns had a good rating except for this one. As it suggested, the food was great; some of them especially. Ordered chicken quesadilla, Chile relleno, enchiladas and veggie fajitas for the table. All of them were good but the Chile relleno was outstanding. Must try!! Service was faster and the ambience was cool too with lots of seating and great decor. read more

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Perfect stop after burning all those calories at Luray caverns. It's only a 7min drive from the caves and welcomes you with hot Mexican chips and salsa. Though the salsa wasn't the best, the customer service was quick and warm. My order: Quesadilla Chile Relenno Enchilada Veggie Fajitas My top pick would be the Chile releno just because the sizzling cheese oozing out of the pepper. Just couldn't stop savoring it. The combo of rice and beans with the enchilada was amazing. I would totally recommend doing the combo. read more

Rancho Viejo - Chile Relleno Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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Service was amazing!! Food was soooo good Guac was yummy and creamy. Will be coming again!!

Tony and I stayed overnight in Luray, VA and searched the town over for somewhere to get a light bite to eat. We had a lovely day driving in the Shenandoah Valley and Mountains. Tony spotted this restaurant and we stopped. The restaurant was busy but we were greeted immediately and seated. Tony ordered a Budweiser in a bottle and I went with Iced Tea Half and Half with lemon and lime. Tony and I split a combination platter. He went with a chicken and a beef soft taco. I went with a tostada w side of beans and rice. The food was delicious and the waitress very friendly and attentive. We were happy with our meal. Food with taxes and tip was $32 with $5.85 of it as tip. Thanks again for a great meal!! read more

Rancho Viejo - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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We got there a bit early and it was a great thing - it was pretty much full by the time we left! Great food, they have a salsa bar, too. Generous portions. Our server, Jose, was great - attentive without being too much, made sure our drinks were refilled, our food was great and to our liking. Go there!! read more

Upon arrival, I was nervous because we found only two open parking spots. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted and throughout our entire dining experience there was consistent friendly service by all the employees who served us. We got the guacamole and that was probably the top we've ever had, though it could have used more cilantro but that's my preference - it was creamy and loved the chip bowl it came in. Don't let the size fool you, it can hold a lot of guac! We got the chicken and steak fajitas - yum! The steak was a bit overcooked but I didn't mind because that's how I like my steak strips. The veggies were sautéed - onions were soft and bell pepper was a bit charred but still soft and still with a bit of a crisp. For dessert I recommend the Tres Leche - soooo yummy. Not overly sweet. Highly recommend coming here. Food was great and service was even better! read more

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Great portions the flight was wonderful. The service was great. They give us salsa bar with many delicious dips.

They are better than their past ratings suggest. They had such great food that we came back a second time during our 3 day stay here in the area. We tried the quesadillas, fajita (chicken, steak and chorizos), tacos carnitas and shrimp arros. They were all so delicious. read more

My parents and I dined at Rancho Viejo in Luray, VA, on Saturday night, December 9, 2023. To be honest, we were hesitant to try the restaurant, as we had heard some not-so-good things about the place after it had come under new ownership and management a year or two ago. But I believe that Rancho is now under NEW new management, no longer the "new" management of a couple months ago or so. We really wanted alcohol drinks, but there was a sign posted just inside the entrance alerting customers that Rancho did not yet have its ABC (alcohol) license but that it was pending. This tells me the management/ownersip is brand-spanking-new and not to be confused or affiliated with the negative comments I had heard several months ago. I was so hungry when my Alan's burrito arrived that night that I forgot to take a picture of it. Anyone who knows me even slightly knows how unusual that is. I take pictures of almost every plate of food and every cocktail I make or order out. Therefore, I have no way to illustrate by image how gorgeous my burrito was. So let me tell you instead. That burrito positively shimmered! Completely napped in satiny queso the color of heavy cream and garnished with a delicate sprinkling of finely diced tomato, Alan's burrito (its name on the menu; I chose the chicken filling) was the most beautiful thing I had seen all day. I told you I was hungry, and I was. I and Mom admired that beauty for half a minute, and I, consumed by hunger, dug in. The burrito was fabulous. Expertly spiced, bursting with perfectly cooked chicken and tender veg. Smothered in that luscious, gleaming, hot queso. Downright celestial. Mom had the chicken fajitas, Mike, the steak fajitas. Both arrived sizzling hot and lovely. The salsa was fresh, bright, and just right. I ordered a side of guacamole and it was attractively presented in a fried bowl-shaped corn tortilla, a generous portion that was enough for all three of us. I make a mean guac myself, if I must say, and Rancho's is a contender. As mentioned, Rancho is under brand new ownership, so the restaurant doesn't yet have its ABC license. But it's on its way, and a nice new large bar (no bottles yet, of course) attests to its imminent arrival. There is already a salsa bar, and though we didn't partake of it that night, it looked delicious. The only thing I think Rancho Viejo needs to improve on is its lighting. The interior lighting is far too bright. Dimmer lighting and candles or small lamps on the tables would be nice. Also, the windows are heavily tinted, which is nice when you're inside but can give the appearance at night from the road or parking lot that the restaurant is closed. Exterior "open" flags or signs, or a couple neon "open" signs would solve that problem. The exterior of Rancho Viejo has recently been painted and made more attractive. The whole place looks spiffy when you drive by. There is plenty of lovely patio seating for the warm months. Visit the virtually brand-new Rancho Viejo as soon as you can. I'll be going back ASAP. read more

we stopped here for lunch after visiting Luray Caverns--excellent food, friendly service, great salsa bar with really fresh salsa. We'd recommend--better than going to a chain restaurant. read more

We found this place by accident; driving up Main Street looking for lunch. Service is fast, professional, and courteous. My sweet tea wasn't, particularly. Which is actually fine with me- most places make it like syrup. This was a nice change of pace. My son and heir said his was fine. Darling Bride had a Coke. It was a Coke. I got Lunch Special #8- two chicken enchiladas with a pile of Mexican rice, a mound of shredded lettuce, a scoop of sour cream and half a slice of tomato. The portion size was fine. The flavour was unexceptional. If you've gotten the two chicken enchiladas lunch special in pretty much any Mexican restaurant in a small town where people think Taco Bell serves Mexican food, you know exactly how this was. Darling Bride got Lunch Special #1- a chili relleno, a taco, some beans, and "guacamole salad." She tells me that she "wouldn't cross the desert to eat it or anything," but that it was good. The scion of our clan had a shrimp quesadilla. He says that overall, the flavours clashed, so he pulled it apart and ate each of the components separately, and declared himself pleased. Lunch for 3 came to $26.58 before tip. Not bad for what we got. I would not wake my Bride up one morning to take the 4 hour drive here for lunch, but if I were already in town, I would stop again. read more

I enjoyed my vegetarian quesadilla. It was delicious but the others in my group were very disappointed in the fajitas and burrito not having enough flavor and not being hot enough. I wanted flan but they were out. read more

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We had our post-hike lunch here on a whim and we are so glad we did. There aren't too many options as far as restaurants to choose from in the area. The outside does not look promising--it's an old McDonald's building...and it wasn't cleaned up super well. We moved past appearance and decided to give it a shot. We both got burrito bowls and they were excellent...the queso on top was *chef's kiss*. Our waiter was so kind and attentive during our entire visit. Definitely try if you're in the area! **sadly, no pictures because the phone most certainly did not eat first. read more

Despite what some locals have said did not keep me from going tonight. Yes it's been a few years since I've ate at this location. And that's due to everything in life going on. I will say it was great tonight. Not busy and staff was attentive. I would say the tacos should have came with cheese on them. Other than that, it was enjoyed. Thank you :) read more

Rancho Viejo - Chori chicken tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

We were just in town for a night. The hotel desk clerk recommended this place and I'm so glad she did! The complimentary salsa was smoky and was even a little spicier than most Mexican restaurants. We split the molcajete, which came with steak, chicken, carnitas, and chorizo. They were out of the nopales (cactus) but it had extra onion. We've never had a molcajete with beans in it, but it was tasty. The service was good and quick. My only complaint is that the margaritas were weak. The flavor was good (not too sweet or sour) and they were big. But for $14 I would have appreciated a lil more tequila. I'd definitely come back if we're in the area again. read more

Rancho Viejo - Pretty nice view from the patio! - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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Our take out order for 4 was exceptional. The fresh avocado smash was perfect, my pollo asada was perfect, and everyone else said their chalupas, burritos and enchiladas were great! Best TexMex I've had outside Texas. Thank you for a wonderful meal. Highly recommend! read more

It depends on the day you might get good service. Order later lunch fajitas and each time it's different.

Stopped in after exploring the caverns. I can't understand where these good reviews are coming from. Ordered a side of guacamole, two taco salads and a cheese quesadilla. Everything looked soooo plain when arriving to the table. The quesadilla was just that, a cheese quesadilla on a plate, nothing else. The taco salads were shells with about a half cup of ground beef, two small pieces of lettuce and one half of a slice of tomato. Definitely not worth the money spent. read more

We had a large group including a member with a service dog that is not an emotional support animal. The manager approached us and stated that the dog could not be in the patio area unless it was a service animal. He was told that it was, and he stated he needed to see the service card for proof. This goes against the ADA. Explained to the manager that he is not allowed to ask for that. He is only allowed to ask by law if it is a service animal and what service does it provide. He then tried to deny us service until he was shown the service card. read more

I was very shocked by the taste and quality of the food. This was our first time here and it was my daughters and myself. The wait staff was amazingly fast, polite and helpful. The food was very well priced and the portions were phenomenal. read more

Rancho Viejo - Dining room - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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I ate here a few weeks ago with a friend. As I have seen in others reviews for this restaurant, our experience was beyond awful. From the moment we walked in until we had to ask for our bill at the end, it was as if we did not exist. There was no one else in the restaurant at the time we were there which was between 1:30 - 2:00 in the afternoon. The only waitress we saw the whole time sat at a table with her face in her phone. The gentleman who I had to go to ask to take our order was in the bar section buried in his phone. Neither ever looked up or came to check on us. We found our food subpar and lacking in flavor. Two other single people came in while we were finishing up. They, too, were ignored. I am in my late 60s and this is only the second time in my life I have refused to leave a tip. It was really that bad on all fronts. I have no idea who owns this place, but they better spend a little time there keeping an eye on their staff and the quality of their food. As I stated before, I have seen a few other reviews that have said the exact same thing, so ours was not a one-off. All in all, a really lousy experience. Obviously, I shall not be returning. read more

I was hesitant to come here based on the low rating but it ended up being one of the better options for our large group. We came around 1:30 pm on a Saturday and there weren't very many customers in the restaurant. Service was very kind and efficient. Standard Mexican restaurant offerings on the menu. While the food was pretty average, it was really affordable. They have lunch specials on the weekend for $1 more than the usual weekday price. read more

So this spot was recommended by our tour guide from Luray Caverns. Unfortunately, this was not the best Mexican spot that I've ever experienced. Beginning with our drink order, I requested horchata (popular rice drink in Mexico) and they didn't have it. We order queso with jalapeños and needless to say it was queso and jarred jalapeños thrown on top. Upon the main course we were given cold rice and beans, it was just not a great experience. If in the area I don't think I would stop by again. read more

We went to the Caverns at Luray, VA & needed lunch after. To be honest there isn't many choices. You can basically never go wrong with some Tex Mex Grill food. The restaurant it self is not well maintained or cleaned. The chips and salsa was good. The salsa came in a small plastic container- first ever serve that way so it wasn't the usual normal amount. The waiter was overwhelmed so the service wasn't good. The Lunch Fajita was the smallest lunch fajita I have ever seen!! Went from $10 to $17 because my husband added shrimp. The burrito bowl was not good at all. Chipotle is better. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place nothing was outstanding but then again there isn't much choices in Luray for Tex grill. read more

We honestly did not expect much when we randomly decided on this place because we were hungry after seeing the caverns. But it was really good! My daughter is a queso dip fanatic and she said it was one of the best she'd had. Salsa was yummy; fajitas were delicious; even my husband liked the queso and he hates queso normally. Service was great and atmosphere was nice. Recommend! read more

Get the Texas Fajita! Steak well done, chicken and shrimp, you can NOT go wrong! Despite the pandemic they have outdoor seating, definitely at least 6 ft away from other tables. Reservations recommended. Try Rancho Viejo, you won't be disappointed! read more

Food was so good and service was great. Nice getaway to normal food while on a camping trip. Try this place!

Pretty banging food!! Just took a hair too long to get our stuff. They gave me Diet Coke on accident which is a big sin in my world. Lol- innocent mistake. Kinda loud, but the chips and salsa were great. I usually get chimichangas anywhere but for some reason these didn't taste just like usual? But I love Mexican! Manager is always there and always helpful. read more

I don't know what the other reviews are talking about re: customer service, we were asked 4 times in 2 minutes if we had been helped or seated. Food was good, got hammered on some blended margs. Wait staff was super kind and quick with recommendations. read more

Second time here. First time was horrible service and mediocre food way to sweet margaritas. But always figure people have an off night. So tried them again today. Rude horrible service. One of my party can not wear a mask. If you are one please don't eat here they will make you feel like you are a criminal. As if on the first trip people and staff were walking around with masks pulled down. Today they sit people right behind us and people go to bathroom without masks. And saw tables sat without masks on by another employee. I really don't mind obeying rules. But please be thoughtful of people with medical issues who can not. Had to constantly find people to get salsa or anything. All that and the ac must be set on 80 inside. I would recommend not giving them your business during these hard times when other will care for you much better. I will not be back. read more

Rancho Viejo - a man and a child in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Luray, Virginia

Poor service. Overpriced, low quality food. It has really gone down hill under the new management.

Waited for a long time to get our food. By the time it was brought to the table, it was cold. The patio area was pretty janky. The waitress was pleasant but we didn't see much of her. I don't know why we keep coming back to this restaurant- it consistently underwhelms. read more