Taqueria El Ranchito

Locally owned & operated

Catering service

Sunday Brunch! If your Bloody Mary doesn't come with breakfast, is it even brunch?…read more Famous Bloody Mary with Nashville hot chicken biscuit and candied bacon.

Went w/friends who had been to Charlie's before. Our first time. It was a pleasant evening sitting…read moreoutside on the very large patio, with a couple providing very nice, easy-listening live music on the outdoor stage area. Seating was very comfortable. Service was friendly but a little slow this night. We ordered their lobster rangoon flatbread to share, prior to our entrees, and that turned out to be the only dish i remembered to take a pic of. The photo shows just a half portion of the flatbread, and you can see that it was generously sized! Pretty tasty, but sweeter than expected, and one had to really hunt for any tiny little lobster pieces. Our table had 2 black and bleu burgers w/really good fries; the brisket grilled cheese, which our friend said was delicious, w/fries; and the ala-carte tacos which were amply filled but needed seasoning desperately. No accompanying salsa, and no crispy chips or other sides. Each taco came on its own separate tiny plate, so they cooled very quickly.

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The Pub At 1802

4.1(139 reviews)

1.9 mi

Food- 11/10 Service-10/10…read moreEnvironment- lots of TVs, BUT could use a pool table or karaoke. No activities besides eating and talking and watching TV (which is fine just saying)

This is a hidden gem in Ft Wayne. Indoor outdoor seating with tons of TVs. The food was delish and…read morebeer ice cold. Great selection on drinks and even have bourbon flights. The service was fantastic and plenty of seating for a family meal, happy hour with friends or sit at the bar to watch the game. Definitely will come back!

Bar area

Fish Sandwich Lunch Special

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Lavender Lemon Drop

Granite City Food & Brewery

3.6(275 reviews)

0.8 mi

It had been well over a decade since going to Granite City. But I was in town working and it was…read morethe place the crew ended up at for dinner and a brew. I had the ribeye sandwich and a German Bock to wash it down. Both tasted good at the time and hit the spot.

CONSISTENTLY EXCELLENT FOOD & SERVICE! My favorite place --- always telling others about it. Great…read moredeals! $3 Happy Hour Pints! And you can get a little sample so you can make a confident choice. Can't go wrong going solo, with one, or as a group. Pleasant atmosphere, though it can get very busy -- especially on Holidays. Be sure to RSVP if you want to get in. Tried a Holiday Brunch Buffet once, and the restaurant did their darndest to keep it full, but they ran out of Prime Rib by the time I got up there. I would suggest getting there as earlier, rather than later those days. I would love to see the asparagus/chicken/prosciutto with the brothy sauce back on the menu. Please!!!!! Always looking forward to going back. Keep up the great work!

Bar

Hoy

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Ho Ho Ho Jito cocktails

The Abstract

4.5(39 reviews)

3.3 mi

We went at 5 pm on a weeknight and were the only guests outside of one other person. The service…read morewas wonderful. She made great recommendations and helped us decide based on our time constraints. She was attentive and gave us a lot of information about the food, live music, DJ and art for sale on all the walls. We weren't super hungry, so we tried the flatbread - sooo good. I will be back because the whole menu, including the drinks, sound wonderful. They offered zero spirit, GL and other substitutions if needed which is nice. The atmosphere has a moody, darker hang out vibe to it. I loved it and can't wait to bring some friends and family back! She recommended reservations on the weekends, especially on "First Fridays" as that's when they do events and an art crawl on Broadway when the weather is nice. We parked on the street in front of the building so I'm not sure if there is a parking lot. They do have outdoor seating as well in the front of the building. I remember when this location was a food co-op waaaaaaay back in the day. They did a great job transforming it into a relaxing bar and restaurant. We will go back and I highly recommend you check it out!

We were looking for a non-chain place for an early dinner and decided to give this place a try…read more When we arrived around 4 pm, there were a few people at the bar but we were the only ones at a table. We ordered the fried avocado which was served with pickled onions and a spicy dip - very good and the bonus was a happy hour discount. Hubby had the Cheddar Smash burger with fries as his side choice (other options are onion petals or a side salad). Catsup was complimentary but there was a charge for the garlic aioli. Good but nothing stand out. I had the Brie and Berry grilled cheese without the prosciutto. My choice of side was the onion petals. Again, tasty but not standout. Ahlana served us quickly and with a smile, checking in several times to see if we were enjoying our meal. It was kind of dark inside (adding to the atmosphere no doubt) and there is a collection of eclectic art work. We were not fans of the music but we are old! There is outside seating but road noise may take away enjoyment of dining here. Enjoyable meal.

The bar

Deviled egg flight

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Smoked Apple Reserve

Bubba's 33

4.1(52 reviews)

0.6 mi

This is what all the other scratch kitchens were trying to be…read more Bubba's Smash Burger - Fantastic burger. Perfectly cooked. Bubba's burger sauce is great. 5/5 stars. Shotgun Shrimp Po'Boy - This is the best item on the menu, and it's a must get. The shrimp is lightly breaded, and their shotgun sauce is sweet, savory, and a little spicy. 5/5 stars. Bubba's Lasagna - Everything you wanted the lasagna to be. Not greasy, good flavor, and the focaccia bread is artisan quality. 5/5 stars. Salmon - Good portion size but overcooked and dry. The garden rice was delicious, and the side of broccoli is steamed with garlic. 2/5 stars, mostly for the good sides. Creamy Chipotle Pasta - Very spicy and delicious. It's almost perfect but there's just something missing. 4.5/5 stars. Side Salad - If you don't like salad, this one will change your mind. Just get a side salad, cause it's pretty big. I attempted to recreate this at home, but it didn't come close. 5/5 stars. Spicy Italian Pizza - This one was forgettable. I don't remember a whole lot about it. I'd skip pizzas here. There's much, much better food on the menu. 3/5 stars. Blackberry Lemonade - I've tried the blue lemonade and the mango lemonade, but they both suck compared to the blackberry flavor. Just get the blackberry, and you'll be happy. 5/5 stars. We've been here 3 times. Every time the service is great, and the place is a bit loud cause the place is usually packed. No weird dances like Texas Roadhouse, but you won't miss it. Plenty of TVs to try and find something decent to watch. Go here, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend.

Despite being very busy we were seated immediately. We did break our party of eight into two 4's…read more But we were in booths back to back. Waites was prompt and fortunately we ordered immediately. That proved to be a good choice because the kitchen went down shortly after. Our order was process but the other booth was not. So, while we were finished our other booth had not seen their main course yet. Our food was delicious. Everything is very tasty and fresh. Even the spinach dip. My California chicken was delicious, with just the right amount of lime. My wife ordered a tenders plate. It was all great. The reason for four stars? The consistency of the service was very questionable. We had children with us and their meal came out even before our drinks came. Then our appetizer came out late, just a few minutes before the main course. Server was very friendly. Food was delicious, I will be back.

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33 Deluxe pizza

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Exotic margaritas

The Deck

4.1(134 reviews)

2.5 mi

The Deck is a must go and enjoy!!!…read more Beautiful scene by a little lake, first time in Indiana today and this was the first place we came to eat. It was my birthday yesterday so my wife had a whole surprise trip planned out. Huge shoutout to Jennifer! From the time we walked in until we left she was phenomenal! Thank you Jennifer, make sure you request her! Now the drinks and food....AMAZING! My wife had the The Old Walker & I had Scooter Macgavin!! Absolutely amazing, I'm a whiskey guy so if you want something with whiskey get the scooter! My wife had the Chicago Burger & I had the Uptown Buster!! Finger licking greatness, not just good burger but a GREAT BURGER!! Whenever I come back, I'll definitely run it back here! Thank you all for the hospitality!

My husband and I had such a lovely experience at The Deck! I ordered a burger and was pleasantly…read moresurprised by how much I enjoyed it. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and made me feel so connected to nature. There's something special about enjoying lunch on the deck, surrounded by such a peaceful atmosphere, and it was an aesthetic we both really loved. Our waitress, Jennifer, was truly amazing! I took her recommendation on what to order, and she did not disappoint. She was friendly, quick on her feet, and made us feel so comfortable in a new place. Great service really makes a difference, and Jennifer definitely added to our experience. If we lived closer, we would absolutely be back! The atmosphere, food, and hospitality made for a wonderful lunch, and we're so glad we stopped by.

Fried chicken sandwich

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Their drinks are always STRONG!

Morgan's Tap & Grill

4.7(66 reviews)

8.1 mi

I don't even know where to start because this was indeed A HIDDEN GEM. As a chef, I am real picky…read moreabout doors and literally everything tasted was chefs kiss. What I really admitted about this place is the owner walking around communicating with everyone and checking to see if everything was going ok!! She was really sweet. Also shoutout to our server Noah who was awesome and funny. Not only was he gents or he also recommended! For it to be a carpeted space, it was very clean on the inside and smelled really fresh. The smell of food hit me before I even got inside. The seats were comfortable and they even had bar searing as well as an event space room. The food really deserves its own review but I can't leave two . Everything I would get again no questions asked! My only suggestion would be maybe add a tad of seasoning to the wings but the smoke flavor and sauce was too tier! Easy 10/10 for me!

Good food and service the tenderloin sandwich is super good and will fill you up nice atmosphere…read moreand the team really takes good care of you

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The tendy

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The local beer tap options!

Ducky's

4.0(20 reviews)

2.8 mi

This is the first time I've ever played duckpin bowling. This is when the pins are tied to a…read morestring. You have three rolls in each frame to knock all ten pins down. Unfortunately, we did not order any food, but the service is great. They keep checking on you every few minutes ambience is very festive very affordable to play bowling here and get your drink on as well as burgers and some chicken fingers and other shared items on the menu.

Ducky's - duck pin bowling is fun, but is the food good?…read more Ducky's advertises themselves as a scrap kitchen. So...it should be good, right? They don't have a very big menu. There are five entrees to go along with a small amount of burger, chicken tender and appetizer choices. I went with the burger of the month - the pizza burger. The friendly waiter said the pizza sauce was made in house from scratch. The sauce was outstanding! It was thick and sweet with a bold tomato paste taste. The bun was soft and slightly grilled with a buttery flavor - very nice! It is odd that the burger is served in halves and vertical. The burger patty was very thin and cooked to a medium well done consistency - I would prefer medium rare but they didn't ask my preference. I thought the burger was over cooked and a bit tough/crunchy on the edges. It did have and nice high quality meat flavoring as it is sourced locally. The burger was covered with grilled pepperoni. This added a nice "pizza" flavor when combined with a nice bedding of mozzarella cheese. My wife really liked her chicken tenders. They were nice and moist. The breading was unique, tasty and crispy. She said the fries were very good while the best part might have been the house fry dipping sauce. That sauce was a nice combination of southwest and traditional meat flavorings. The side salad, to replace the fries, was fresh yet very small. The salad came in a half-ball type dish that was slightly larger than half a baseball. The half ball was actually unstable to eat out of. I had to cup the bowl with one hand to keep it from tipping over. The salad had a few side tomato and pepper parts added. There just isn't much room for things in this small of a dish. We decided to try the strawberry bread pudding for dessert. This was a fantastic dish! The breading was basically two pieces of fried French toast. It was soft on the inside with a cinnamon swirl and strawberry pieces. The breading was drizzled with a thin moderately sweet strawberry flavored syrup. The syrup was accompanied by some fresh whipped cream also bathed in syrup. Overall, Ducky's does have good food. They have a limited menu at moderately expensive prices. My preference would be to sit down and enjoy the scratch made items versus squeezing them in while you bowl. Also consider dinning at Ducky's and walking across the street the Pearl Arts Center for a program.

Bowling lanes

Chicken tenders

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Big Eyed Fish

3.9(98 reviews)

2.4 mi

So good since we've lost Famous Fish of Stroh this is easily the best fish in town! Always good…read moreand the onion rings

Big Eyed Fish on Wells Street - when you have a craving for Fish & Stroh style fish and tarter…read moresauce Yes, I know that I could go to Stroh to get this old time flavor. However, Big Eyed Fish is pretty good fish in its own right, local...and flavored like the taste I remember from the past. We visited the Big Eyed Fish location on Well's street. They have an express shop located on Huegenard Road and another dine in location at Leo Crossing. This location has been in service since 2003. It has a nice diner feel with super friendly service. You can find parking on the street or in the lot behind the store. The inside is rather large and works well for parties up to about 8 diners. There is a small bar and TV's if that is your thing. They also have a big and varied menu including breakfast items. Here is a run down of the food items: -Fried Fish: the white fish fillet is thin and fried with a thin breading. The fish is moist and tender. It will flake apart with a fork or by hand. The breading has a slight amount of seasoning and isn't very oily to taste. It has a taste similar to the Fish & Stroh style if you are familiar with that. The fillets are not very filling. For an extra $3...I went with the all you can eat option. Delicious fish! -Tarter Sauce: I love tarter sauce. In fact I might order fish to go with my tarter sauce - lol. This mayo based sauce is reasonably thick, somewhat sweet and has a hint of pickle flavoring. It's creamy and makes a perfect complement to the fried fish flavor. -Baked Beans: this side really surprised me. The bean is small and contained hamburger pieces. The sauce had a slight BBQ flavor but not enough to classify it as a BBQ baked bean dish. The meat flavor was a nice add to the smooth tomato spiced sauce. Delicious!! -Cole Slaw: I kind of use KFC as the standard for Cole Slaw. This is very similar. The slaw pieces are cut very small with only one kind of slaw. Seemingly no additives - just slaw. The sauce is mayo based, a bit more sweet along with a hint of vinegar. I loved this side too! -Hush Puppies: these balls are pretty small in diameter. The inside is very modista and sweet with that southern style corn bread taste. The outside is thicker, a bit oily to taste and has a mild corn bread taste/texture. These are probably some of the best hush puppies I've had in my southern raised life.

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Cole slaw

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Baked beans

Don Hall's

3.9(263 reviews)

2.5 mi

Stopped in for my birthday and the waitress was great! She was so funny, personable, and nice. It…read morewas really nice to get a server who would joke with us and who cared. We had the ribeye, coffee crusted strip, salmon, and cod. To start the bread was delicious. It was warm and well seasoned. The salmon was great with the teriyaki sauce I didn't like the noodles as much. The coffee crusted strip was cooked to order and very tender. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and we loved all the natural light. It was very inviting.

Food was all around fantastic. Really enjoyed my Gumbo and the Urban Cowboy was also really great…read more Burgers are also top notch I recommend any of them!

Delicious chocolate peanut butter mousse dessert!

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Spinach tortellini soup!

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Adam M.

224

109

9 years ago

Sure there are a lot of taco places in Fort Wayne, but one goes above and beyond with their tacos. This restaurant is about authentic as it's gets and the price is very reasonable too! Usually it takes several tacos to fill someone up but two or three tacos here and you'll be full for hours! They make them just perfect and their customer service is amazing! Great place to go after a movie, the bars, or even if you're just out late and want to grab food full of flavor! You have other places but this place deserves more than 5 stars! read more

Jesus C.

107

2 years ago

Coming from Cali, this is just disgraceful to quesadillas everywhere, but what can you expect in the eastern US. West side is the best side no doubt read more

Ralph M.

10 years ago

Huge fan of the authentic food; as long as you go there for the food and not the service, you will love it.

Matthew M.

2 years ago

Leaving gloves in food is very disgusting. Multiple people having food poison. I would avoid at all costs.

Ana G.

11 years ago

Although the food is good portioned there is no flavor whatsoever. And service was mediocre at best

Jan B.

8 years ago

Friendly service. Reasonable prices.. Mediocre food..

Alejandra P.

9 years ago

Shitty service... Food is okay...

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