My husband had been wanting to try Mi Rancho for dinner, and I'm so glad we finally did. We visited…read morethe Woodlands/Gosling location, and it was absolutely worth the 30-minute drive. The restaurant is stunning, with high ceilings and décor that perfectly complements the Mexican cuisine and atmosphere.
From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, inviting, and friendly. We went on a Tuesday evening, and there was no wait. It was nice to see families and couples all enjoying their meals. There's also bar seating with what appeared to be a great selection of liquor. I also have to mention how spotless the restaurant was, including the ladies' room.
I started with a house margarita, and both the presentation and flavor were excellent. Now, let's talk about the food. The salsa was incredible--fresh with the perfect balance of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and heat. We honestly couldn't stop eating it. The queso was smooth, flavorful, and exactly how good queso should taste.
I ordered the jumbo beef fajita street tacos with rice and charro beans. They definitely weren't exaggerating about the "jumbo" part because the three tacos were loaded with perfectly seasoned, tender fajita meat wrapped in homemade tortillas and topped with fresh avocado slices. They came with a side of verde salsa, and although I'm usually not a fan of verde sauce, this one completely changed my mind. I could taste roasted peppers and hints of lime that gave it the perfect spicy kick to complement the tacos. Even the rice was cooked perfectly--light, fluffy, and well-seasoned. The charro beans were just as impressive, packed with flavor from the seasoned broth to the perfectly cooked beans.
My husband ordered Ary's Salad, which was far from your typical boring salad. It was more like a bowl full of deliciousness. Along with the usual salad ingredients, it included roasted corn, diced chicken diablo, and avocado ranch dressing. My husband thoroughly enjoyed it--and he's definitely not a salad person. He said the highlight was the chicken diablo, which is bacon-wrapped chicken.
Overall, we had a fantastic dinner experience and will definitely be returning.