Friendly service and really great food! Don't let the unassuming exterior deter you! 6 of us…read moredined here and we really enjoyed it. Two of us are vegetarian and there weren't really any vegetarian options on the menu. We ordered quesadillas with no meat expecting plain cheese quesadillas, but we were pleasantly surprised to find them filled with flavorful grilled vegetables. Also, the complimentary chips and salsa were so good!

It's been awhile since I've eaten at this friendly family-owned restaurant, but OMG -- I either…read moredidn't remember exactly how fantastic their food was, or they've gotten even better in the interim. Yes, the interior was warm and comfortably-decorated, but it was the food that blew me away! I ordered chicken empanadas, and they turned out to be flaky pastries -- not too thick on the outside, and packed with well-seasoned flavorful chicken on the inside. The sope al pastor surprised me also -- the cornmeal disks were delicate on the inside and just-crisp-enough on the outside -- and then piled high with al pastor (pork), avocado slices, and other toppings. But is was the elote that was the real surprise -- it's usually been served to me as cut-off kernels in a bowl. But here they gave me the whole ear of corn -- and it was sweet, tender, and freshly cooked -- a little taste of summer on this freezing day. And then they topped it with the elote spices -- decorative squirts of mayo, chili sauce, and other seasonings. I could not stop eating it and immediately wanted another. All told, it was amazing, fresh, well-seasoned food made with love - and a little chili sauce!!

I was surprised with how good this place was! As someone from California, I have pretty low…read moreexpectations eating Mexican food anywhere else in the States with few exceptions. I got the Enchiladas à la Michoacana; one chicken, one asada, and one carnitas enchilada in a poblano cream sauce. The meats were flavorful and well cooked. Rice and beans were good. Chips and salsa plentiful. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. When I come back to the visit the in-laws, I'll be back!

My daughter and I stopped in to have margaritas a some food. We had the worse experience. we…read moreordered a pitcher of Margaritas and there was more mix than alcohol. They brought over a shot to add to it... then the food... we were totally in satisfied. It was not very appealing .. the taco salad was not good at all and the steak with my daughters meal was mostly fat. We were disappointed because we had looked forward to going there for weeks. We will not be returning.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are lovely acoustic guitar music from a warm and kind gentleman. He played…read more70's classics that I recognized and sang to, however the bar had the TV news volume on and not CC captioning news with volume off. Distracting and not highlighting live music. We came for a margarita and chips/salsa/queso, or as I like to say - Girl Dinner. It was ok, standard and 3/5. Seems like possibly all from the supplier and not house made. The salsa and queso were watery but the chips were hot and fresh. The staff are lovely and welcoming. They are working hard and checked on us appropriately.

My Mr. Raves about this restaurant and been wanting to take me here for years. Even my friend from…read moremy work highly recommends it. So now that we live near the area, we will be here quite often! Plus being next to our Gym will make it difficult to pass up. We dined in for lunch. I didn't get the full experience yet with the drinks because I didn't feel like alcohol at the time, but they serve really good food! We started off with their chips and salsa. It was not spicy but had really good flavor. My Mr. ordered the Huevos Rancheros and I wanted something simple. Just beef hard shell tacos, however, it was not on the menu. With no hesitation, our waitress said they can make it for me but it comes in 3 tacos. I had no problem with that. Now that was great customer service!!!! Our meals came out in less than 10 minutes and I devoured my meal in 10 minutes. It was that good. The beef had good flavor and they packed my tacos with lots of cheese. My Mr. left no food behind. For a good Mexican cheap meal, I highly recommend it! Next time I will enjoy my tacos with a Margarita!

A bit noisy but expected. Lots of laughter and upbeat music. Friendly service and great chips,…read morenice and warm. Queso is delicious. We ordered the Democrat and grilled Baja shrimp tacos along with a fried avocado taco. OMG!! Definitely worth it.

We were super impressed with the price and quality of their kids menu. The boys absolutely LOVED…read moretheir quesadillas. Every taco we tried was super yummy and I loved the cold brew and horchata mixed together. The service was so kind and accommodating towards our ruckus of a family. Perfect for Sunday afternoon lunch with the fam!

Alejandra at El Rancho Grande is so good at her job I'm starting to suspect she's part waitress,…read morepart Disney character, and part caffeine shot. Walked in for tacos, accidentally got therapy, comedy, and VIP treatment. Her smile is so bright the Health Department should require SPF 30 just to sit in her section. If she ever walked into a movie theater, the projector would just give up and go home.

Food was excellent, portions were large, service was friendly and quick! There was a lot of…read moreseating and no wait for a table when we came in around 2-230. Would definitely visit again :)

The queso is our favorite. The chips are perfect. We love eating here or getting takeout. The…read moreservers are very nice and friendly.

Food was amazing margaritas were even better. service was…read moretop tier, our waiters had an amazing energy about him and so welcoming. Ambiance was a nice welcoming restaurant.

I met a group of friends at this restaurant for an impromptu get together on a Friday evening. Was…read morenot sure what to expect as I had never been there before. It was not too busy so we were able to get sat fairly quick. The food was tasty and came out relatively fast. I would compare it to most local Mexican restaurants with a bit more flare and decor. The artwork on the walls were beautiful and noticed they have an upper level to eat as well. Service was good with no one at the table with any complaints. I recommend giving this restaurant a try, especially when you're hungry for Mexican food strikes.

I ordered the Rancho sampler and I have no complaints. Everything was flavorful and I definitely…read morethis it is worth the price for the amount of food you get. I also ordered the daiquiri and it was so good the people at my table said they should have gotten that too. I came out to celebrate a friends birthday and they made sure to celebrate her as well with a free dessert. Can't wait to come back.

Today is my birthday and I love fajitas. First time trying La Fiesta Mexico on Kemper and I…read morepromise it would be my last. I ordered my food to go, when I got home l had used tortillas in my bag. I took the food back and asked for a refund. The owner refused to give a refund stating the cook can re do you meal. What make you think I would eat anything for a.place that place used tortillas in someone meal. I loss my $20 and told him to keep the food as well. I bet you $100 it was re-sold to another customer. Poor management poor service. DO NOT EAT THERE.

I hosted 10 friends at La Fiesta Mexico in Forest Park on Friday, and it was absolutely amazing!…read moreThis family-owned restaurant is clean, cozy, and beautiful, with unique painted chairs and carvings on the table. The owner dropped by the table to say "hi," was open and friendly, and remembered us from our visit there last year. Our waitress was helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. She took our orders without taking any notes and got each one absolutely accurate, including which of the 11 of us ordered what. The meals arrived quickly and were fresh, authentic, and made-from scratch. One of my friends is allergic to capsaicin, the "active ingredient" in peppers, and asked that her dish be made without peppers. Not only could they easily accommodate her, but she absolutely loved the dietarily-amended meal. The owner told me they don't have a freezer - all food is bought fresh, and goes right out to the table within the next 2-3 days. You could definitely tell: all of our meals were fantastic -- huge portions of fresh food made with loving care -- from the nachos to the giant burritos, to the fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, and the house-made desserts -- (the fried ice cream was absolutely epic). My favorite was the Fajita Hawaiian, and I have a soft spot for the Jamaica (traditional hibiscus drink) that is freshly made on site. I know there's a lot of Mexican restaurants here in our area, but this one is very special, and really deserving of our love in these tough times.