This place offers the closest experience to a homemade meal in Pasadena TX. I highly recommend it. Be aware, however, that they are often busy because of their excellent quality and affordability. read more

Incredible! We come to town visiting periodically and got introduced to this restaurant this visit and it's definitely my new favorite!! The pastor tacos were cheap, huge, amazingly flavorful. The salsa was so good, spicy and the perfect consistency. They also brought out a spicy green sauce, that one had even more of a kick, Loved it!! The pico was superb. The staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend if you love some good authentic Mexican food. read more

The Ranchito - Pastor (Marinated Pork) Tacos left side corn tortillas and right side flour tortillas Rice and beans Pico Salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here on a Friday during lunch time and it was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Despite that, my coworkers and I (party of 8 were still able to miraculously get a table. The chips and salsa were served right away and I ended up ordering the tacos al cabron. I was expecting just a regular/mid taco but honestly, I was quite impressed! The meat was juicy and seasoned very well! And there was a lot stuffed inside the taco which is great because some places skimp out on the protein but not here! The rice and beans were also delicious. And with the pido de gallo and guacamole, it's only $12.99! As for the service, I could only imagine how hectic things were for them but they were attentive and did their best to be as fast as they could. Overall, great spot and can't wait to come back! read more

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It's been a while since I have been there. They do not have vegetarian options. The beans have meat in them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service & ambiance is fine, just I'm pescatarian.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bring Buster's BBQ back. It's in the same place it was. read more

First time coming here and let me say it won't be the last. The food was so delicious. I had a barbacoa taco and fajita gordita. My husband tried the carne guisada plate. Everything was so delicious. Food comes out really quick too. Red salsa and chips very good as well. read more

The Ranchito - Fajita Gordita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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Very good with lots of food options. Everything we had was so yummy. The California burrito with the chili gravy and cheese added was huge and so good. 10/10 Definitely recommend. read more

The Ranchito - Chicken flautas and California Burrito with chili gravy and cheese added on top. 10/10 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Great food fresh home made tortillas and very friendly waitress Reasonable prices and home made fresh flavored water. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Over all it's a great place to eat[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Should you give a breakfast place 5 stars? Why yes you should... it it's the Ranchito in Pasadena. This place is pretty fantastic. We came on a late Saturday morning and the restaurant was hopping. We got the last parking space but only had to wait a few minutes in line for a table. Although the restaurant is extremely busy, (and loud) the turnaround is quick. We had B6 (chorizo and eggs with barbacoa) and B9 (bacon and eggs with marinated pork). Both were huge servings and both were delicious. The servers are friendly and don't stop moving! We will be back (probably next weekend). read more

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Been going there for years, the quality is always there, as well as quantity. Always very friendly and willing to make substitutions without any qualms. read more

Place really packed, the service was really good, our server was really attentive, the food was good. We came for breakfast, and it was good for mexican food. The place is a little loud but understandable because its so full. read more

The Ranchito - machaca a la mexican - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Consistently delicious and always affordable The Ranchito is a true gem in the heart of Pasadena. Whether grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a full meal, the convenience and quality never disappoint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great value, and a location that feels like home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

or maybe 4 *. Well it's always a good thing when most of the patrons at the restaurant are of the same nationality as the food and it's certainly true here. Even the staff, while quite friendly, spoke little or no English. There's no ambiance. But my meal of chicken chili verde enchiladas with rice and beans was really quite good with good depth of flavor and very filling. I would give it 4+ stars Others at the table had beef chunks in a red sauce. The sauce was tasty, but the beef tasted like pure pot roast And I don't go to Mexican restaurants for pot roast. The beer was super cold, the guacamole a bit thin. The small salads were very fresh. Prices were most reasonable. A larger food sampling might result in a higher overall rating Why don't you visit there and let us all know? read more

Este lugar está muy sucio y voltra hacia las luces y se ven los cucarachas mientras estas comiendo read more

The Ranchito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Food was not good. Caldo had a strong bouillon flavor that did not work with it. The meat from the caldo was very tough and dry. The hand made corn tortillas were very good. read more

Good food good people good service good prices good parking [[HIGHLIGHT]]good restrooms[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]good lighting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Delicious food absolutely great but they'll charge you for simple stuff that's unnecessary, also [[HIGHLIGHT]]you seat yourself and you don't have a waiter it's chaotic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] so if you don't like that like me just order to go because customer service is a 0 read more

Came for the first time and there was a lot of people .. totally worth the wait ! Authentic Mexican food, they move very quickly. They're very quick to get you in seated and get your food. Great environment, great attitude and great service. Thank you for making it a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back. Food was delicious! I had Lengua Rancher plate! Excellent My daughter has the menudo! Delicious My husband had the pork chop plate! Very well seasoned Un saludo para Jessica our waitress muchas gracias por la atención y tu carisma! Sigue ese buen trabajo, eres muy agradable read more

If you've ever had really great RGV (Texas-Mexican border) Mexican food, then you know the difference between really great food and just good Mexican food. If you know know, you have to drive down for the when and try and couple places down there. This place gets as close to that flavor as you possibly can in the Greater Houston area. I cannot stress enough how much the food here reminds me of back home. read more

The Ranchito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

The food is always good and the staff is always so nice. Big menu and lots of options to choose from. Both breakfast and lunch is delish

Great little Mexican restaurant with extremely authentic food! The flavors were amazing and I would highly recommend the breakfast burrito.

Amazing food, great customer service. The servers are very attentive, create a very welcoming environment. Highly highly recommend

My first sign that this restaurant was absolutely going to smack was all the flies buzzing around as soon as I walked in. We were quickly seated by a friendly lady who quickly took our orders and headed straight to the kitchen. To my shock less than 5 or so minutes later we were presented with what I had assumed were 2 portions of a meal on one plate, but as it turns out I was wrong. They just give you a lot of food and those 2 portions were all for me! Not only was the service fast and good, the food was absolutely amazing! Prices aren't too expensive either and drinks are great there. I love this spot and have been coming here for several years, and will continue to go as long as they're in business. read more

This place is an absolute must, forget all these Mexican restaurants in the area. This is the place you need to go to. I went and got the gringo plate, it had enchiladas, rice, beans, quesadillas, and a taco. When I tell you, this is the best Mexican food I've had in a while I highly recommend it. Service was great and I love the atmosphere. read more

Delicious authentic Mexican food (with a lil' touch of Tex-Mex)! Guacamole is always on point, fresh with hardly any fillers. Cheese enchiladas are my favorite but other family members enjoy the fajita nachos, beef tacos, breakfast tacos, rice and beans! Great owners/Great food a blessing to Pasadena! read more

I have been going to this place for 20 years. The parking really sucks. The food is not as good as it used to be and it's too loud and crowded. The guy at the front door is very rude and I will not go there again. I used to love it but it's changed. read more

When I tell you...that this is the BEST MEXICAN FOOD I HAVE EVER TASTED, God be my witness I am not exaggerating. This is coming from a person that has been raised on the southern border of Texas eating Mexican food daily. In all my 30 years of living, I have never eaten anything GREATER IN MY LIFE. To make things even better, the consistency with this place is otherworldly to say the least! There will NEVER be a time that you walk into this establishment and the food isn't JUST as AMAZING as the last time you tried it. Once again...GOD AS MY WITNESS, YOU WILL THANK ME. To top it all off, the staff is amazing and extremely attentive. The term "On point" is truly an understatement. I am always treated like family, and the server Julio in particular is a God sent and you will thank me later if you are blessed enough to have him serve you. I can go on and on but hopefully you get the point. I literally had to sign up for yelp on my own free will because of my satisfaction. Once again...thank me later. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always super busy and parking can be a little hectic but service and food are top notch![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Not sure what I was expecting but this was a phenomenal late stop to eat a quick dinner without having to visit a taco truck for the same quality. I've been coming to the Ranchito weekly since moving to Pasadena and I recommend it to everyone close by! read more

The Ranchito - Chips and salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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The tacos are perfection!!! The tortillas literally will put you in a good mood so fresh!

First time to this little restuarant. First impression clean, well lit up, friendly waitresses. We picked our table our drink's were brought promptly. The food is tasty good little spot. Price for the food is good for the yummy food. Seems pretty busy for a Thursday. read more

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Update: Ever had cold refried beans? Cold Migas? Ever asked for butter that never came? This is the place for all those things. I had kind of become a regular once-a-week customer here but that just stopped. I hate to drive all the way to Galveston for breakfast one day every week but I guess that's what I'll do from now on. La Mixteca it is from now on. Worth the drive, for me, anyway. read more

The good is always delicious! Service is great! Very busy all the time especially on the weekends.

Food is great! Never been there and not been satisfied with the food. Highly recommend to everyone

Forever my go to for Mexican food. Very authentic and super great service, never had a problem with anyone or anything. Reasonable prices for the food, definitely worth the wait in occasions when it is packed. Breakfast is amazing and so is lunch and dinner. They never miss to make me and my companions ful read more

Amazing food, service, and portions! Family friendly and a big bang for your buck!! I recommend it to everyone!

I ordered the huevos rancheros with a side of bacon and it was amazing ! I was shocked at the price for the amount of food you get. I was stuffed and have already been back twice since. read more

My friend and I usually come to dine in. we usually don't have a problem, with the food, just with the staff. The waitress never or rarely check up if you need anything. We recently went and I ordered the same thing. I got a sope with Chicken fajita. I got the food in a timely manner. I was halfway eating when I realized there was a BUG in my food! Yes! A full as cockroach in my food. I got so disgusted I couldn't eat anymore. I told the waitress and she giggled while taking it off my tab. I was appalled at the gesture. We were so disgusted we just got up and headed to the cash register. I told the cashier about the incident and he didn't even apologize for the incident! He snickered and asked how we were going to pay for the food. Honestly, this is the worst customer service I've encountered. Why would people want to come to a dirty place to get sick? Specially if their food is not being prepared adequately. If you are in Pasadena, and want some good Mexican food. I would suggest going somewhere else. read more

The Ranchito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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The food at ranchitos is freaking amazing I can't wait to go back and eat there with my family it's so delicious there

Love this place usually come here when working In Area, everything here is great and I've tried a few diff things and no complaints. Service is friendly, quick, food portions are big, the prices are low, and there salsas are delicious ! read more

The Ranchito - Texas plate - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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I've been to the place a few times and food is very consistent. The restaurant was relocated 7 years ago due to its the demand to keep up with clientele. The staff is quick to take your order with prompt food delivery. If your in the mood for some authentic Mexican food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is the place if your close by as Houston and the surrounding area are filled with great Mexican food restaurants. My only thing is that they need to do something better with their hot sauce. Need it Hotter!! Parking can be a bit tricky as this place tends to be very busy read more

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