One of my favorite Mexican in Rochester besides Monte Alban, I been connected to this franchise since they started the first Rancho Viejo in Batavia almost 20 years ago thanks to my wife!!The host there I recognize from the Batavia place is always friendly and welcoming, I usually get the Chicken Nachos which is really good and also my favorite second choice is Fillet De Pescado y Camaron which is in English Shrimp and Chicken with rice and beans so good !! read more

They are no longer there. What a shame. We enjoyed going usually on a weekly basis. One day we went and the door was locked. They said they were closed for renovations. Now it's called Catrina's?? read more

We've been wanting to try this restaurant as it is down the street from us, it was worth it. We were seated in the very back booth per our request. They had salsa music playing which was cool and something different. Our waitress came a few minutes later to take our drink order and brought the corn tortilla chips which were still warm and very fresh along with the fresh salsa and we asked for guacamole dip which was also fresh and delicious. We ordered our main course, I ordered the vegetable fajitas they came out piping hot so that was good and they had a wide variety of vegetables no complaints from me on that one. It also came with a good sized portion of refried beans shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sour cream along with the Spanish rice one of my all time favorite ways to eat rice. My fiancée ordered the shrimp/steak/chicken fajitas and that also came out piping hot along with the plate of toppings. He said his was delicious as well. The manager came over to ask us how our food was which we gave him honest feedback and said it was delicious. We opted out of dessert but they did have a variety of delicious looking options. So overall a pleasant experience. We will definitely be back. read more

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Worst Mexican restaurant experience. Raspberry tea was SUPER sweet, iced tea was basically slightly tan water. Salsa was literally Mexican fllavored tomato soup, guac was NOT fresh and runny. The queso was literally runny like milk and pretty sure it was cut with milk. The fajitas Texacan was supposed to be shrimp, chicken and beef. It came with two shrimp, clearly the frozen kind, chicken DRY as well as the beef and VERY, VERY salty. Taco shells fell apart. A lunch like this was $30! Furniture was dates, paint chipping and some tables chips out of the wood corners. Bathroom was dirty and the stall door came apart off the wall. Hard pass and won't ever be back. Looking for quality Mexican food?.... Don't come here! read more

We were hungry on an early Sunday evening and happened to be driving by Rancho Viejo- I had wanted to try out this Mexican restaurant- and not because they have a sign that says "Home of the $3.50 Margarita "! We were seated in your standard Mexican themed booth (I swear that all these Mexican restaurants buy their furniture from the same place). The chips and salsa were fantastic. My wife got the margarita- I had a Dos Equis with lime. The $3.50 marg wasn't bad- I tried a sip. We both ordered combination dishes. I had a corn and chicken tamal, beef burrito and bean and cheese cholupa with guacamole. For $12.99- nice price and very good food. My wife enjoyed her combination as well. The service was attentive and friendly. Food was great and the bill was pleasantly low. We will be back. read more

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Pros: We tried the chipotle enchiladas and chorizo tacos. The chorizos were very flavorful and absolutely loved it! The enchiladas were delicious and super filling. Their chips and salsa was fresh and delicious. Overall, the food was packed with flavors and tasted fresh. Also, they have some taco Tuesday offers, which is pretty nice. Cons: The place was filled with fruit flies and that was unappetizing while eating. The house margaritas for 3.5 dollars had absolutely no potent in them. I wish they served rice and beans with enchiladas, like most Mexican restaurants. I still feel Rochester has to up it's Mexican food game. read more

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First time ever having Mexican in Rochester and boyy it was good! Hence the cleared out plates haha ; naw we were just so hungry we started eating and forgot to take pictures. Also only had a tiny bit of leftovers that we packed away. This restaurant has very detailed colorful paintings/carvings in the booth chairs/tables. The ambiance is very welcoming and the staff were great. Greeted us with a smile and were so nice to my son. Kept complimenting how cute he is and they just seemed like they enjoyed doing their job as waiters/waitresses. The staff we had took our order and made sure that it was made the way we asked. I ordered a grilled salmon taco with a side of rice and beans; my son got a beef taco with a side of fries. Our food was ready within 25mins and we had the complimentary chips and salsa while we waited. When our food came we just dived right in; my son kept complimenting how good his taco was and wants to come back again. My taco was very tasty too and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Efficient service, delicious food. What more could you ask for? This was our first time stopping at Ranchi Viejo and let me tell you, we were not disappointed. The chicken in my burrito was fresh and delicious. This may be one of my new favorite Mexican restaurants in the area and cannot wait to go back. read more

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Hubbo has been OBSESSED with trying this place since it opened about a month and a half ago. They've been really busy so we finally made it at a time when we didn't have to wait. I will say, in general, the food was fine. We all have certain things that we tend to order at new Mexican restaurants to make general comparisons. Mine are the Carnitas. The flavor on these was pretty good but they were really wet. The combination sauce on the side was really good and they should consider giving a little lettuce tomato sidekick. Hubbo liked his rellano but wondered if it was fried from frozen. Nothing really blew our minds one way or the other. The churros were over cooked. Service was good. read more

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So I have been waiting, almost stalking this restaurant while waiting for it to open. I love Mexican food and the location is so close to home for me. They have only been open for 5 days and that is evident, they still have many kinks to work out or perfect before they get a 5 star rating from me. The menu is huge! Many many options, I was overwhelmed! But the menu options are authentic to Mexico which is always a plus. My boyfriend and I Started with a chicken quesadilla to share - small side portion. Different than your typical deep fried quesadilla I'm used to - this is pulled chicken with different types of queso too - a little on the watery side though. I ordered the pollo fundido something I have never ordered and I was pleasantly pleased - similar to the quesadilla but fried shells. My boyfriend got the primo burrito - it was a Mexican style burrito meaning melted to the plate unlike the American burritos you can eat with your two hands. the meat quality was comparable to authentic Mexican style and flavor as well. The service was good as we were in and out in y de an hour. However you could tell the server was new as he wasn't very familiar with the menu and it's thousands of offerings. He Was not used to refilling drinks condiments, place settings etc... without asking for them and never came to check on us. The last thing this place is missing is their liquor license. They boast many delicious drinks on their menu but can not serve them yet and are unsure of a date when they can. read more

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. Food was very good. Ordered delivery one day at work. Decided to try the restaurant. Typical Mexican restaurant decor. Service was good. food came out quickly too. Would definitely recommend. read more

The food is great, the drinks are good, the staff is super polite, and the vibes of the restaurant always put me in a good mood. Worth it if you're a fan of Mexican food. read more

It's really nice to see new businesses open during a pandemic...and really nice to get a Mexican restaurant in the town i live in.. gates! I ordered takeout and everything I ordered was really good. I will admit I haven't had much mexican food to compare it too...but from what I've had...it tasted about the same...maybe a little less saltier than the other places I've tried? That can be a good thing or a bad thing. I ordered the "el combo" and you get a burrito, a taco, a chile rellano, a chalupa, and rice n beans...LOVED IT... everything was fresh and tasted like what I would imagine it would taste like if I was invited over to a friend's house for dinner. I have no friends that know how to cook mexican food, but no joke, that's the thought that came to my mind when I was grubbing lol. Take it for what it's worth. read more

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Great new Mexican restaurant in Gates. Rancho Viejo is a repurposed Arby's across from Lyell Wegmans that has a large menu, warm chips and salsa (complimentary), and a friendly wait staff. I had the fajitas that were sizzling hot (almost a bit too much; some burned onto the skillet). The rest of my party had the enchiladas and cleaned their plates! Tasty food and friendly and attentive service will keep patrons coming back for a long time! read more

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Tried out the new location in Gates. Food was pretty good and portions were big! We did order margaritas... but they weren't the best we've had. Staff and service was quick and efficient. Warm Chips and Salsa pre-dinner were good! Will be stopping back there for sure. read more

If you like Mexican food you are going to love this spot. The food is authentic and always taste amazing. They have good drinks as well. The space is clean and tidy. Always feel comfortable. Service is quick and helpful as well. read more

My hubby and I took our 34 yr old son here who was visiting from Oklahoma on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. We ordered the 3 beef soft taco special and my hubby discovered a hard piece of dark green shell or stem about quarter size in his taco. As I was eating my taco I pulled a hair from my mouth that honestly wasn't sure if it was my own(??) we also ordered the $3.50 margaritas which tasted like lemonade without tequila! Asked them to break $20 for tip and only had 2 tens. We left $10 even though it was a few dollars more than necessary. Won't be going here again. Blah! read more

Fantastic food. Amazing service. I have been here twice already. The only issue is it is a little bit cramped if you have a party over 4 or happen to be bigger people. read more

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First time there, I walked in for takeout. 10-12 minute wait for the food during a busy lunch time. Food was delicious. read more

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Comida auténtica mexicana , bien servicio . Altamente recomendado . El pollo fundido , los tacos de pescado a la perfección, ambiente familiar read more

It's been months since I craved Mexican food from my spot and of course the food is still delicious. I tried the nachos fajitas, let me say the steak, beans and cheese, well everything was delicious. The flavors are spot on with being ethnic and season. Always fresh and hot ! read more

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This is just an average Mexican restaurant at best. There is definitely better Mexican places in the area. One thing that I was a little frustrated with is they are not up front about having their liquor license yet. So after we sat for about 5 mins eating our chips and salsa looking over the drink menu, our waiter finally decided to tell us they are not serving alcohol yet. So if your hoping for a margarita I would call and ask if they have their liquor license. read more

We love the Batavia location and today discovered this location. Food was excellent and the tamale was the best restaurant tamale I have ever had (so good that it was gone before I thought about taking a picture). Glad to find this restaurant closer to home. read more

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Yummy yummy yummy in my tummy . I had their Primo Burrito and had a chicken quesadilla as an appetizer, both tasted great! Their chips and salsa were delicious and interior of the restaurant looked awesome. The prices are well worth the meal, a great authentic mexican plate . read more

This review is based solely on customer service. We placed a lunch order for 5 people and only received 3 of the 5 orders. Those of you picking up lunch orders know how frustrating that can be. When I called to report the issue the person who answered said I'm confident I gave you the entire order. Nope. This is not convenient for me at all!! I have to drive back and 2 people didn't get to enjoy their lunch with the others. If that wasn't bad enough, the nachos that were picked up in the second trip were cold and the nachos were soggy. Almost like they've been sitting there for 20 min. hmmmm.... at the end of the day, mistakes are made. Own it! Make up for it! And move on. But never, EVER serve soggy nachos. read more

So I decided to try this place my first time was tonight.Definitely not my last!!Very friendly staff and amazing food.10 Thank you

Service is efficient and servers always have a smile. Food comes out fast and is always fresh and great tasting. Chicken is not fatty. Guacamole is fresh and delicious. Prices are fair. I hope they stay in business because they are right around the corner from my house and I know I will get a good meal at any time of day. read more

Great! This just opened not too long ago and when I called last week they were totally sound out of food. What a good sign to keep me on the hook. I called back the following week. It was a pretty typical Mexican restaurant. I always stick with combination platters with rice rice beans because I like the most bang for my buck. The rice was nice and dry like I like it and the chips tasted homemade. The salsa also did taste homemade the cilantro in it tasted so fresh. This is for sure a place I would go back to. read more

The last 3 times the service was terrible. We were seated and forgotten about. Today was the worst. When the food finally arrived it was cold. Three strikes and they're out!!! Just because we didn't order alcoholic beverages maybe?? Don't know why but they've definitely gotten worse. Used to be good and enjoyed going but we're done!! Don't waste your time, appetite or money, go elsewhere! read more

This is the fakest Mexican food. do NOT come. Go to Dorado's on Park Ave instead. For those who haven't had authentic Mexican food, go to California, Arizona, Mew Mexico and Texas THEN come back and compare to this place. read more

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We just visited and were impressed. Food was good service was also good! We tried the chicken flautas, and the chorri pollo. Both were good. Will return soon! read more

First time here, service was very fast and portions were huge! Thought it was pricey until we saw how big the food was, definitely recommend sharing. Food came out so fast was was super hot and fresh. We will be back again for sure! read more

This restaurant has it all. When you walk in you are meet with smiling faces and excellent customer service. The restaurant is brightly colored and very clean. Our server's name was Alba (spelling may be incorrect). She was very pleasant and met our every need with an excellent attitude. I ordered the chili verde plate. I'm somewhat of a connoisseur of chili verde and this was one of the best I've ever eaten. The habanero salsa was outstanding. All the food was absolutely beyond our expectations. Oh and don't miss the cheese cake desert. read more

Food was very good. Decent price for the sizes you get. Servers were very nice and attentive. I like the fact that there was a lunch menu you can order off of that had more than your typical options of tacos,burritos, and enchiladas. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood! Our family enjoyed our first of what I am sure will be many dinners with you. Friendly staff and great food!

I went there Sunday because I heard they serve menudo on weekends. I asked for the price without looking at a menu first because that's all I wanted... that and a cup of coffee. When the server said price was $22 I asked if that was on the menu because I couldn't believe they were charging that much. She said it wasn't on the menu. She didn't give me the menu but I didn't mind because I then asked for breakfast tacos with chorizo and eggs in flour tortillas and a cup of coffee. She said I had to buy the meal that came with rice and beans. I said I didn't want rice and beans so she gave me an extra taco (I asked for a bean taco). What I got was three chorizo tacos topped with chopped onions and cilantro... no eggs. I told the server I was expecting egg/chorizo tacos. She brought the manager. He said they don't make breakfast tacos. I told him that the server should have said so. He did offer me something else. I said no. The coffee was great served with creamers and real sugar (refined) in a plastic container. They didn't have substitute sugar. I ordered a slice of banana cake. Not good, not fresh. I ate half. They charged me for a coffee refill (another #3.50). I couldn't believe it. The server brought the head server who wasn't sympathetic. Her response was that they made changes. Free refills only on soft drinks. I told her that the server should have told me because a free refill is standard at most places. She asked if I had read the menu. As I said, I was never given a menu., but even if I had read the menu I would not have checked for the price of coffee to check on refills. I told her in most places a free refill of coffee is standard. I wonder if their menu states "no free coffee refills." I went in wanting a simple bowl of menudo and coffee. Wow, $30 plus $4 for tip (It was a compromise between $5 and 0 tip). I didn't feel I should penalize the server. She doesn't make policy although she should have understood when I asked for breakfast tacos of chorizo and eggs. I won't go there again because of their prices, food quality not up to what I'm used to in Texas, and attitude. P.S. I asked for a to-go cup for my remaining coffee (since I paid an extra $3.50 for it), and I got a clear plastic up for cold drinks. Fortunately, my coffee had cooled off. read more

Best Mexican food in Rochester , ZOY is amazing she is always full of energy and welcoming

To tonight was our first time ordering from Rancho Viejo. Delish! Everything was very tasty. I ordered "Yolandas" and my husband ordered a Cheesesteak Quesadilla. We both were very full afterwards. Don't forget to order the Vanilla bean cheesecake Xangos for dessert. Sorry no pics. Everything was as we ordered. read more

I went twice: once on a weeknight and again on a saturday night (same week) with different parties. Food was very good on both occasions. The rice is excellent/very authentic (I am Mexican descent and grew up on Mexican rice). For both visits ,our server Juan was very pleasant. However, the rest of our experience was very different. On my first visit, we were welcomed warmly and seated promptly. Very different on our second visit (weekend night). Staff very unprofessional (could hear them carrying on in the kitchen...even throughout dinner). We waited a very long time to be seated (we were only ones waiting and many tables available). Other servers would see us and just keep going ...we almost just left. Then one server judt pops out of kitchen (like someone pushed her )...she was laughing out loud....saw us and finally seated us. Service was much slower than weekday experience, but he was pleasant. We listened to the "carrying on", with a lot of banter, from the kitchen throughout dinner (very annoying). Not in a hurry to return...at least not on a weekend . read more

I really desperately wanted to like this place because my favorite Mexican restaurant is closed on Mondays. While the food may taste good, we had a terrible experience. My food came out with the incorrect type of meat in my enchilada and taco, not once, but two times. We then found a hair in my boyfriend's food. At this point, we were so grossed out we didn't want to eat anymore, so I just canceled my order. The manager/owner handled it and comped us appropriately but the amount of mistakes in one sitting is unacceptable. I left frustrated and hungry. read more