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    Tacos El Rancho

    3.8 (203 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Quesadilla
    Jessica P.

    A tad whitewashed, still good though. The tortillas on the tacos were too small and the meat portion was less than others. The flautas were good. The birria tacos and quesadillas are delicious though. Highly recommend those two plates. The servers could be more nicer. The place was well decorated.

    Taco
    Danny C.

    This place is dope! Come here. Eat. Leave feeling refreshed! Yum! AF! There's really nothing more to say!

    Golden chimichanga
    Christina L.

    The golden chimichanga is NOT fried, so I received a large soggy burrito. No beans or lettuce and tomotoes which I ordered. So unless you enjoy soggy burritos for $16.00 this is the place for you. Very disappointing

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    Kassanndra S.

    Very clean establishment and very friendly service. Came on Labor Day and was surprised it wasn't that busy. I got the 3 Taco order for $11. It wasn't authentic to any degree but it was very filling. Definitely better than going to Taco Bell. I would come back for a quick lunch.

    Michelle D.

    Tacos El Ranchero was a great place to pick up lunch. My niece and I got a pedicure across the street and she suggested the place and said it was pretty good and I have to agree with her. It's a small spot packing a ton a punch! I ordered the taco salad with beef and all the trimmings. The last time I ordered a taco salad from another restaurant the meat was cold and yucky. Not here! The meat was warm and fresh along with all the ingredients. The taco shell itself was light and crispy. I also ordered a side of guacamole and chips. The guacamole was smooth and creamy and the chips were warm. There was some seating for dine in but we were in a hurry so we took it to go. Can't wait to try a burrito next time. I'm glad my niece found this restaurant as the food hit the spot!

    Kara M.

    This is a great local Spanish spot! I love the food so far. I usually get the shrimp burrito with chips & queso! Prices are a little high for the seafood options. I have also tried the beef burrito and it was delicious too. Inside is clean with indoor seating, the staff is always nice and helpful with menu. They have spanish and English speaking staff. The bathrooms are clean and the restaurant itself is clean as well! I brought my aunt when she was in town visiting and she ordered the taco salad with ground beef and thought it was delicious. All of their ingredients are very yummy and fresh! You can add guac on the side work any order which is nice! I suggest this place to anyone looking for great local spanish food! Stop by and try it out!

    Kevin I.

    What a "Taco Tuesday" for me! I had the opportunity to come to Tacos El Racho, which is right near the gym I have been going to. I have been craving some tacos ever since I've got to Orlando and I am happy to say, my craving has been quenched. As soon as I walk in, I was greeted with great energy and attitude and was welcomed to review the menu and then place my order! I knew I was going in for tacos, it was just a matter of what content I wanted in the tacos. I opted to go for the Fish taco, S.Beef Taco, S. Chicken taco with the side of a Mexican style corn! I gave Taco El Rancho a 4 star, due to the amazing customer service and 3 out of the 4 items I ordered being very good! Unfortunately, the fish tacos, had a taste and texture that had me thinking, "If I throw this up, it will probably come out the same as it was before I devoured it." Fish tacos are hit or miss for places anyway so I don't find it too big of a deal, but, would not recommend. The contents with the beef and chicken were quite loaded and my whole meal came out too under $14 with a 15% tip. With a great price, amazing service, and my food choice experience this time around, I would recommend highly to go, especially on a Tuesday for discounted tacos, but not to order the fish tacos.

    Pasole
    Kelly W.

    Yum! My friend and I decided to check out Tacos El Rancho on our way home from the airport. We had been craving Mexican and heard good things so we said lets go! I got the sopes and chips and guac and she got a tamale, a shrimp taco and the elote. Everything was AWESOME. Oh yeah, we also each got a margarita which was yummy as well. There were about 4 employees there who none of which looked over early 20's and they did a great job of handling the constant flow of customers. We read on their shirts that they are known for their enchiladas so we both agreed we'll have to try those next time. If you are looking for some great Mexican food I definitely suggest checking out Tacos El Rancho!

    Beef tacos
    Stephanie W.

    We saw previous reviews and thought we'd give it a shot for lunch. My mom and I are always up for Mexican food. The impression I got from the reviews was that I was expecting something like a Tijuana Flats. Yes, you order at the counter, but they plate everything in front of you more like a Chipotle. I got 3 beef tacos. The hot sauce is hot. Theyre not kidding about that. But I love me some spice! My mom had a taco salad and was very plain. She wouldn't get it again. My tacos were pretty good, but I can't see us going back. The young man at the counter was very nice and helpful.

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    Buena comida mexicana, excelentes tacos y esquites, un lugar para volver y repetir, los chilaquiles son excelentes

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    Horrible service, my drink fell of the tray in-front of them and they said I couldn't get a new drink so I spent money on nothing.

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