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    Cocina El Ranchito

    4.9 (17 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Bistec con nopales rice and beans

    Loved the food right portion size. Tastes like home made and they have fresh made tortillas. Delicious Agua fresca. Friendly staff ! Will come again!

    This restaurant has a warm, family-owned vibe! I've been coming here to satisfy my cravings for antojitos, and they never disappoint. They offer a variety of delicious options, but my favorite has to be their pescado frito and carne asada sopes--so flavorful and fresh! Thank you guys for being so friendly!!

    Menu 3 1/2025

    Food is made to order and has good flavor, dine in is small and compact. They have handmade corn tortillas made fresh every single time

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    I love this place. Since coming here for the first time with my buddy from work, I haven't wanted to eat anywhere else since. All of the food is so good here and the people are some of the nicest. I have come in countless times since first trying the restaurant out for lunch and loved every single dish I have had. From the sopes, to burritos, to the short rib plate.. the tortillas are some of the best since they are hand made. I recommend this place to anyone that wants authentic Mexican food! I will be to try all of the dishes here at El Ranchito!

    Small place - don't miss it!

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    Seriously good chicken burritos and salsa. And really nice people working there, too.

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    This place is amazing! Wonderful customer service and fabulous food! We will definitely be coming back!

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    Fresh delicious food favorite place to get my sopes and menudo!!!!! Absolutely outstanding

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