Super casual authentic Mexican restaurant. Exactly like we were used to in California. He had carne…read moreasada plate, I had arroz con pollo plus lots of habanero salsa. Food was great. Friday night there was only one other table occupied, so it was quiet and fast service.

Their truck outside says they do "catering" on its side. But they actually only have a lunch truck…read more Not bad if that's what you're looking for. But catering, not to the letter. I was told they only do outdoors, with the truck. I need indoors for nursing home residents and staff (like trays of stuff for a buffet line or something). So unfortunately the truck doesn't really accommodate my needs. That's okay. Nobody can be everything to everybody, I get it. But I also ordered dinner, to go. I have a deep love for Mexican cuisine (more so authentic fast food and home cookin) that goes back as far as I can remember and I was eagerly anticipating THIS dinner. Now, I used to basically live on the California/Mexico border and ate in Mexico, in border towns and non-border towns. I've also cruised deep into Mexico. One of my mother's husbands was Mexican and so was one of mine. I've spent time in Mexican bush camps in southern Texas over a campfire cooking texmex with ranch hands, but I'm no foodie. I just have a little exposure and experience in this genre. So that really compels me to say that my dinner was less than impressive. Service was good for sure. The carnitas chimichanga I ordered was pure meat. On the side was some sour cream, guacamole (not enough of either) and plenty of shredded lettace underneath the condiments. The chips were good, but could've been warmer with more salt and salsa. I have to say that the food at this restaurant, while 'stylized' as Mexican, isn't really what you'd expect as Mexican (only marginally adjacent, I'm afraid). I truly didn't expect it to be authentic this far away from Mexico, but it really missed the mark. I saw tortillas, I saw stylized proteins and even salsa. I just didn't FEEEELLLL Mexico when I ate the food. The carnitas tasted like boiled shredded pork, I'm sorry to say. No spice, no heart, nothing Mexico about it.

I'll start with the positive, the beans and chicken tamales are great! Chips and salsa are good,…read morehot sauce is amazing and everything I look for in a hot sauce. Rice tastes boxed, service is bad and nonexistent both times I came. Molcajete is the worst thing ever and belongs in the trash , I've never had one this bad before, it tastes like a frozen dinner. Tortillas are the fakest thing you can find. The kids burritos have a nasty Chef Boyardee sauce on top, burritos SHOULD NOT HAVE SAUCE ON THEM, burritos are meant to be pickup up so the second time I came I asked for no sauce and tasted like Taco Bell just more expensive. Their meat is 'ground beef' and not the traditional carne asada and then charged me for togo boxes. Parking is plentiful with spots on both sides of the building.

Delicious, quick n friendly service. Plenty of parking and clean atmosphere. Their specials can't…read morebe beat. There's lunch specials and senior specials and daily specials. Everyone can be special at Rancho Viejo.

A cozy Mexican restaurant with very kind waitstaff and decent food. Our waitress was very kind and…read moreknowledgeable about the menu. She recommended dishes visitors typically enjoyed. The salsa was the highlight of the experience and seemed really well made. The chicken inside of the dishes was pretty dry but the overall flavor of sauces was pretty good. The bathroom unfortunately was clogged when we went. Overall it's not a bad spot for cozy Mexican food but there's probably better in the area.

I have eaten here 3 times now and each time my meal was delicious! If you are looking for great…read moreMexican food, excellent service, and reasonable prices this is the place for you!

Best mexican food outside mexico. Super authentic and delicious. Go here, if you haven't been by…read morenow you should be upset.

Dang. I'm still thinking about these tacos. On the drive back to Buffalo from the Finger Lakes, we…read morewere wanting some tacos. Delighted that an authentic shop was on our way, we decided to stop. We got 3 tacos each: al pastor, bistec, and barbacoa. And two aguas frescas: melon and watermelon. The tacos stand out on their own. Fresh to order, packed with flavor. They have a refrigerator with fresh salsas that you can bring to your table and those were incredible. I wish I could replicate this meal where I live, it's that good. The aguas frescas were so good and very fresh. And huge! Steady flow of customers coming in. I hope this business thrives, it's exactly the type of business we like to support and they offer something exceptional.

Love it here! Fast service and the food is soo good. Different options than other Mexican…read morerestraints. Good margarita flights!

Made the drive out to Medina for an early dinner and was able to get a seat right away. We chose to…read moresit on the large outside patio which had pleasant views of trees and greenery, a great option for warmer weather. Our cocktails were strong and very reasonably priced compared to drinks in the city. You also get free chips and salsa which were both fresh and delicious. Food came out very quickly, we ordered a trio of tacos a la diabla and tacos alambre. Both were served with picked red onions, radish slices and lime wedges. We will definitely be back to try some of the dinner entrees! I also appreciated the sign in the bathroom offering an angel shot in case you're in an unsafe situation and need help getting out safely.

Everything is absolutely awesome! People are great, food is…read morefantastic, and selection is excellent. Best little hidden gem in Albion

I just moved to Batavia from San Antonio Texas and these Tacos are as close to the Tacos I can find…read moreback home as you can find in Western New York highly recommend

Ok. To be fair, we eat a lot of Mexican food and we don't get the most popular thing. If you just…read morewant a taco or enchilada, this might still be a good place. But the carnitas were not good. It kinda seemed like someone put them in an oven to heat and then forgot about them. Which might be why we waited 45 minutes after ordering. Hubbo liked his choripollo fine but it wasn't his favorite. We did get PLENTY of chips (crispy!) and salsa (good spice level!) and drink refills. They have a good shared system for tasks like that. We also got queso with ground beef for the chips. That was pretty good. We would try it again because we're curious about the chimichangas.

Excellent location - clean, vibrant colors, and larger than prior. They start you off with fresh…read morechips and salsa. Definitely add on a side of their cheese sauce, it's so creamy and flavorful. My husband and I got the fajitas, and the portion size was enough for 3 meals! The shrimp was cooked just right with flavorful peppers, onions, and seasoning. Too full for dessert this time out, but always look forward to trying their seasonal, rotating tres leche cakes. Prices were very reasonable for portions. Service was prompt, efficient, and thoughtful. Highly recommend!

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO…read more Always an amazing time at el jefe ! chroizo queso margaritas friendly staff we love el jefe

A large party of about a dozen gathered here to celebrate a birthday. So glad the birthday girl…read morechose this place, 'cause Mexican is one of my favorites, and I'm always game for trying a new restaurant. First off, the main dining room is massive, with the usual colorful South of the Border decor and vibe. We certainly kept our server hopping, and she did a good job keeping up with us. Of course I had to order a Margarita. Garnished with a slice of charred lime, plus a lime wedge pierced with a tiny El Jefe flag, it was muy delicioso. One of my favorite Mexican dishes is chile relleno. This rendition was good enough, but not the best I've ever had. Accompanying sides of rice and refried beans were fine. Overall, everyone was pleased with their meals and agreed that they would gladly pay a return visit. A nice finishing touch was a plate of churros, complete with serenade, for our birthday girl. All in all, a good time.

Give me one margarita...well, you know how the song goes. Margarita's is a great party atmosphere…read more I love the interior vibes, and when the warm weather hits the patio is a vibe of its own. My husband and I love sitting at the bar and watching the show of endless birthday singing, and patron sparklers with music. There is always music. You can't be in Margaritas and not smile at least once. The spirit in there is infectious. On this particular date, we got to catch some of the Sabres game, which was a treat and celebrate St. Patrick's weekend drinking margaritas. I got a flight, as always. I'm usually not a frozen marg girl, but when at Margaritas...plus on one flavor you always get a mini rubber duck and they are adorable and you can take it home with you. I like adding it to my collection in my Jeep. The standout marg was the watermelon. It wasn't too sweet. Prickly pear and dragon fruit were a little too sweet for me. Because I was hungry, but not hungry enough, I went with two side orders. I got a tostada and a taco. They were fine. My husband got a burrito and finished his meal. If you like a little excitement and party in your life, I highly recommend this place. Employees are friendly.

If you like loud, obnoxious, party-bar atmosphere- then this is the place for you. If you don't,…read moreyou will probably NOT have a good time. I came here with some family who were visiting from out of town. We wanted somewhere that everyone could eat at since we have omnis, GFs, and vegans. Love that there were options for everyone. However, my partner and I ordered the guacamole azteca which came out with cheese clearly on it and mixed in. I asked the server immediately if it was cheese and he said no, they would never put cheese in it. I had my doubts but thought perhaps it could be finely minced garlic. So we started eating. About halfway through we hit a pocket of unmixed cheese and I stopped eating. Asked the server a second time who denied it was cheese. He claims he also asked in the kitchen and they assured him it wasn't cheese. Well, it was- I got sick that night. My vegan dinner was small- no rice or beans. Just two sad little enchiladas with very little filling. There was a pile of iceburg lettuce next to them with a small scoop of pico. But all in all, the meal is NOT worth the price. The vegan options were the same price or more than the meat options, but came out with half the food on the plate. I felt this meal deserved only 1 star, but the fact that there were vegan options on the menu bumped it up to 2 stars. I will not be going back, I would much rather eat elsewhere in a more quiet atmosphere where the servers and kitchen staff KNOW what they put dairy in.

I've been to Batavia several times over the years, never realizing this hidden gem was right on…read morethere Main St. Fast service, reasonable prices that were a shocker, quality of food was average. Ordered a lemonade and a deluxe quesdilla, and it was under $9, anywhere else that was a chain would have been more expensive. This place walk up only, has drive thru and a little sitting area. It's located across from Tops, will defintly come back.

What can I say? This place is a strange mix of authentic and not authentic at all…read more authenticity meter ratings cash only +1 Simple menu +1 Walk up window +1 nice staff +1 little hot saucys +1 here's where it starts to get weird flour tortillas only -1 napoleon dynamite style chips and cheese -1 crumbled meat only -1 no fountain drinks -1 so, as you can see by math, it is a net even toss up. Anyway, would still probably eat here over taco bell as long as it is after breakfast. If this place had breakfast wowie it would be so cool.