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El Ranchero Restaurant

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

👍 Place is fine. I'm baffled by all the hate of the recent reviews. One person gave it one star because inflation raised the taco price? One star because taco price increase. Nevermind they liked the food? Bad review methodology. In any event. The food is great here. Standard Mexican flare. The servic... People often mention good, service,


Address

511 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801

Contact

(626) 300-9320

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (435 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (9) service (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Fabian R. 4 years ago on Google
    Place is fine. I'm baffled by all the hate of the recent reviews. One person gave it one star because inflation raised the taco price? One star because taco price increase. Nevermind they liked the food? Bad review methodology. In any event. The food is great here. Standard Mexican flare. The service is mediocre because you are expected to get your plates. That's not terrible. That the type here. Nice place to eat. Plenty of chairs and tables for the size. Good place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco R. 2 years ago on Google
    When I arrived the ladies greeted me very nicely. I wanted something fast and simple, so I ordered huevos rancheros thinking I would only get the eggs only. Was very surprised after seeing my plate :D
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard B. 1 year ago on Google
    Refused to allow me to eat inside with my Doctor endorsed service dog. Employee said she needed to see a registration card which actually doesn't exist in California. Registering service dogs in California is a scam.shame on rancheros. Owner needs to be better educated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jr T. 6 years ago on Google
    Good prices for what you get, this place is really small with a parking to match. Friendly staff and clean tables. The portions are very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos T. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the shrimp burritos, friendly service and lady even gave me 2 free sodas with my order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robby D. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy breakfast. Walk up counter service with open seating. Staff is polite and thoughtful food is great. Traditional Mexican breakfast tortillas and refried beans 😋.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandra R. 1 year ago on Google
    Haven't been to El Ranchito in years. The food we got was excellent and tasty...posole, carne asada torta (my daughter raved it's the best she's ever had), huevos rancheros, chilaqiles, and taquitos.

  • 5/5 Christian G. 9 months ago on Google
    This place has really delicious food. Ms. Carolina is a sweet person and is attentive to her customers needs. Everything is homemade and authentic. BEST MEXICAN restaurant in Alhambra!!! 10/10 recommended

  • 5/5 Yvette V. 7 months ago on Google
    Had a delicious veggie breakfast burrito(fried egg, potatoes, and beans) on an early Saturday morning. Spicy salsa was flavorful and spicy! The salsa paired perfectly with the burrito. There were only two people ahead of our order, and the service was fast and friendly.

  • 5/5 Niki C. 4 months ago on Google
    So good. The place was empty except one other person, not usually a good sign but it smelled really good inside. Cash only which is mildly inconvenient. The food is tasty though. I got the chilaquiles and added egg. They were the perfect texture. No dry overcooked egg or sogginess in the chilaquiles. Food takes a minute because it’s pretty fresh. I ordered ahead on the phone before going over and it still took a little while of waiting. Not a bad thing, but if you order there, just be prepared it may take some time.

  • 5/5 Ruby B. 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious home cooking. Comfort food. Small corner parking, but I'm going back.

  • 5/5 Juan J. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was very delicious, customer service was great. I would definitely recommend this place.

  • 4/5 Yule S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the food I am not familiar with, generally speaking, it's not bad. But also it didn't give me any surprise good taste. I guess it's just average. The restaurant is clean, the service is good. I don't even know the name of my food. Anyway, give it 4.

  • 5/5 qweuwewe f. 1 year ago on Google
    El Ranchero Restaurant,This is a French restaurant with high-end dishes. This restaurant has always been famous and is worth a try.Location:501 W Valley Blvd,Alhambra.

  • 5/5 Armando E. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a gem! Good was amazing, Carne asada burrito, and wet al pastor burrito, both so good. Cooked fresh by the nicest workers I've ever met! The owner is a doll, while her husband runs the mechanic shop next door. Get your car worked on and enjoy some amazing food!

  • 5/5 Jackie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fish tacos are .99 from 2pm to 5pm Tuesdays. Closing time is 5pm, not 4 or 4:30 on google maps Fresh, the fish are not small at all, very filling with lettuce sour cream and pico on top. Ask for side of lemon or hot sauce.

  • 5/5 WANG T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fish tocos and spicy sauce pretty good. They are very busy on take out orders (which is good) so need a little patience waiting for eating here.


Call (626) 300-9320 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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