The food is okay, the front staff are nice, but the cooks are idiots. For the third time in a row, they forgot to customize my order. Why am I being charged extra if you don't actually add it to my order? read more

Great spot for breakfast lunch or dinner, burritos tacos every thing is great, service is A1. Always clean, food always on point, definitely a must if In The area, carne asada, pollo enchilada everything bomb read more

Ordered a carne asada burrito, wet, no onions to go like I always do. Ended up with a non wet, huge chunks of fatty meat, and full of onions. Not sure if they gave me someone else's order, or they just didn't pay attention. The burrito was horrible, and went right in the trash!The food is usually good here, and I've never had my order wrong. It will be awhile before I go back. read more

This place is amazing!! The food is always great and consistent. Their salsa is amazing and they're quick to get your order out. Been coming here for over a decade and it never disappoints. Parking can be limited at times though. Give them a try! read more

First time here, cozy spot great burritos! Made fast and large portions. Recommended for a quick lunch or dinner

They should call it "Taco Foolsday". The worst service I've ever had with an online order. I waited 45 minutes because they didn't even fill the order until after I asked about it. When I was leaving, I let them know that I was going to write a review. Some jerk in the lobby waiting for his food started berating me and told me to leave. That's when I told him to mind his ******* business. He wasn't asked to stop arguing with me, so I decided to return my order. I'm still waiting for a refund. I went to Tio's instead. You should too. I had my order in 3 minutes. read more

El Ranchero - 45 minutes later, only after asking why it wasn't ready at 7:58 as promised. - Mexican Near Me - Alta Loma, California

I came here for a quick lunch asada burrito- wow! This is one of the best versions of asada I have ever enjoyed. Reminds me of the authentic flavors and texture Mexico. COMINT back soon to explore more items. read more

I had the taquitos here and they were very good. Loaded w guac! They were crunchy and the chicken was flavorful. The gauc is fresh and creamy. The pineapple drink was so good, not watered down at all. This was a take out order and the gentleman who took our order was friendly. read more

El Ranchero - 2 Taquitos w guac - Mexican Near Me - Alta Loma, California

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I came in with one of my friends who ordered a 6ft burrito! It was taller than me. The service was pretty quick. One of the guys helped carry out the burrito and stuff for us. The burrito it's self was literally half meat half rice with a dab of refried beans. The asada was flavorful, and just hearty. I really do recommend catering from this place. read more

El Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Alta Loma, California

YUMMY!!!! Just ordered the CUCAMONGA Burrito, topped with their green sauce! Carne style!!! It is the best! read more

El Ranchero - CUCAMONGA BURRITO IS THE BEST! - Mexican Near Me - Alta Loma, California

I've been to El Ranchero for years and the burritos are always fabulous. Tonight was especially good. I had the Cucamonga burrito. We come highly recommended. The staff is always friendly and the cooks. If you want a fresh and flavorful burrito, give them a try delicious read more

Horrible customer service. We called 40 mins early for an easy order and when we showed up they hadn't made it yet and made us wait an additional 20mins for the order. What's the point of even calling something in if this is what happens. The food here is mediocre at best anyways so this now solidifies the fact that we won't be coming back read more

I have tried this place 2xs. The first time we went we tried the Flautas and a Carne Asada burrito. It was good! The second time we went, we had the Flautas again, and tacos (it was Taco Tuesday). The flautas were NOT the same. The flavor, size and condiments all different. They said we no longer give you lettuce, pico, sour cream or guac! WHAT!! $13.50 and you change within a week??? Also, the tacos were not good either. Super disappointing! read more

Taquitos are huge and delicious, and come with a huge plop of flavorful homemade guacamole. The soft tacos combo, with chicken, is some of the best I've ever had. The chicken is moist and well spiced. Beans and rice are flavorful. Every time I come here I am happily surprised at the consistency and quality of the food. I love the Mexican music playing. This place is right at the corner of 19th and carnelian in Rancho Cucamonga. If you're on the 210 freeway and you're hungry, it's worth getting off the freeway, going south about a quarter mile, and fueling your desire for top quality Mexican food. read more

The food is SO good and the ladies working the front are the best! Specific shoutout to Isabella for being so lovely - and knowing our usual order! You're the best! read more

I love the salsa bar! I have ordered 6 breakfast burritos from this place and each time I ask for crispy potatoes and they acknowledge my request but I have never gotten them. Instead I got boiled potatoes that were under boiled. I spoke with a manager and explained my situation and indicated I wanted to keep supporting this place but I wanted to know what was up with the under cooked potatoes? She said they won't fry them and I'll basically just have to deal with the boiled potatoes. Why the hell didn't they say that each time I've ordered there. I ask for crispy potatoes and they act like it's not an issue but never does it happen. Now I understand why they are to lazy to actually cook them. Never again and I routinely purchase food so imagine how much money is lost as ill not be coming back here. read more

Great food and good service. Small sit down area. Salsa bar only serves small containers for those who want to eat chips and salsa with their favorite meals. read more

Delicious food! Everything we've eaten here has been delicious. Convenient, fast and great food. We are frequent customers now. Family owned business is a plus. Will continue to support them. read more

El Ranchero - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Alta Loma, California

Great food and quick service!! I'll definitely be stopping in next time I'm in town! read more

When it comes to wet burritos and tacos, this place has become my go-to. I always get the veggie wet burrito with a side of soft tacos (yes, I don't need any help finishing them all myself If I'm really hungry). Their prices are very reasonable and the food is consistently good. I also tried the tamarind drink for the first time today and it's DELISH! They also have a really good salsa bar. Overall, definitely worth checking out if you have any doubts. I'm just so glad it's in the neighborhood. read more

El Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Alta Loma, California

Well this time although customer service was great I really didn't enjoy my food decided to not order my usual the machaca burrito and decided to try a carnitas wet burrito so dissapointed i at about 2 bites and not only did it lack flavor but want appetizing had large fatty parts that were unpleasant I had to add some sour cream to try and give it some flavor but didn't work I didn't like it at all my fault for changing my usual chips they gave me were burned but not complaining just pointing out since I've had only great experience here but this day was all bad 2 stars are for the service and 1 for the salsa which is always on point from super spicy to not at all read more

El Ranchero - Trying to add flavor to flavorless carnitas wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Alta Loma, California

This is an amazing place to eat at. The people here are nice and the food is great, love having it for breakfast and their lunch is on par also. Definitely worth the try if you're looking for something good to eat. read more

This place is the absolute worst food in the area. Not going to say much other than the food was overly priced underwhelming in flavor and has had me feeling I may have caught the worst bout of food poisoning possible. read more

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The cucamonga burrito with carne asada is amazing!! We stopped here on our way back to Vegas and I wish this place was in Vegas. I would be ordering from here all the time! read more

El Ranchero is one of those hidden gems hiding in plain sight in a strip mall on the corner of 19th and Carnelian. The food is fantastic. The service is great. Everything came out exactly as ordered and quickly. I highly recommend visiting El Ranchero next time you want Mexican food. read more

This place is NOT what i expected. the owner and an employee of this place were very rude. Customer service was super terrible. Don't recommend to anyone. The manager made it a point to make it a hostile environment for all the guest present by treating her employees in a rude manner in front of everyone. read more

Everything I have ever ordered has the ethnic homemade flavor I have grown up with. It is like eating at my Grandma's kitchen table. The Habanero salsa is my favorite. The flavor and the burn compliment each other perfectly. The service is always friendly and fast. read more

Friendly service. Our family loves: their breakfast burrito, Ranchero fries and potato tacos. I personally love their menudo (best one I've had so far). Reasonable prices. They have Taco Tuesdays. read more

El Ranchero is always great food!!! I get my usual there the hard chicken !! Soooo bomb!!! The Horchata is always ! Love this place and the customer service is always on par!!! read more

Outstanding tacos and wet burritos , my wife loves the carne asada quesadillas . The salsa bar is always stocked and fresh too....

This place should have higher rating their food is really good and cheap. Very casual, finally got my wife to try this place and she loves it. read more

I got the pork chile verde Burrito and it was a soup there was almost no meat in it but there carne asada ranchero fries are amazing

This is a very unhealthy and filthy place... especially for take outs.. I hope the health officials take note of it!! I wish I could share the pictures of the food.... The lady who worked with the Doordasher was very rude!!Very confrontational!! I will count this entity as a part of our this year's charity case... I can now claim them as a $100 charity contribution! I hope I can talk to their owner.... If that lady who was rude to me and the dasher is the owner, one piece of advice! Arrogance always gets us all; you just ruined livelyhoods of many many people!! If this lady who answered us is some sort of a leader there, at best, I would try p retrain them so they are better, or, in the end let them separate.. Their behavior is not usually tolerated in food industry.. The comment that got me most was, "this is the way we do it."! Half of our taquitos was stocking outside of the box traveling in some one else's car... for a while! And that Ranchero person was so rude when I said this was not safe health wise!! First she said show me; I think you are lying!! I told her I had pictures. And she said take it or leave it! That is how we do it here.. I said We will leave it!! And that person hung up the phone! Please go to this place if you want to invite health issues and get ripped by a rude employee (s ?) I hope the owners take note of it!! One thing I know.. they do have tasty food... (filthy and unhygienic though? ) but tastes good!! Hey Mr or Mrs Owner, let us talk!! read more

That one star was kind of tough to give, because I've liked El Ranchero for a long time. Unfortunately, this place has gone downhill, and fast. Recently, my husband picked up a late dinner for us. We ordered an enchilada plate, some taquitos, and their Ranchero fries. Before I even get to the biggest issue we had-- not only was I a bit disappointed that the taquitos had changed since the last time I'd had them, but they were soaked in grease (which was pooled in the take out container). A little over halfway into my husband eating his enchilada plate, he bit into something, which caused a sharp pain when it hit his filling. Turns out, there was a piece of wire in the meat. So, not only did we have to throw out his meal, but everything else as well (because everything had shredded beef in them), because who knows what else is in the meat! Talk about a waste of money and time. To top things off, we both got sick. Of course, I can't say for sure whether it was this meal, but it's the the most likely and considering the above, not surprising. (Originally posted to the location on Haven, which was incorrect.) read more

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We'll have to say that the greeting at this place is absolutely horrible. Made an online order this morning about 7:30 so I am definitely not dressed to impress. I never got a welcoming. I never got a hello I just went over was grabbing my salsa and a woman comes out of the back finally and she said, did you already make your order extremely rude. I've been to this restaurant many times usually people say good morning hello how are you? I will absolutely never come here again because of this worker. I'm more than happy to take my business elsewhere. There's tams down the street there's Tacohut there's a lot of other restaurants that serve amazing bean burritos. read more

My family and I enjoy going to this place for our local hole in the wall mexican food. usually, we really only order asada burritos from here & a potato burrito. the burritos taste good.. not bad & not out of this world. very solid, right there in between and it satisfies us. the meat in the asada burrito is yummy as is the red spicy sauce in the burrito. however, with all of this being said, our only complaint with el ranchero is the portion size. we always find ourselves hungry after a burrito. for the price of the burrito, we feel the burrito should be bigger! that would really be our only complaint. we will definitely still come eat here, but feel like this should be addressed. :) read more

Granted I've only been here once recently since I'm kinda new to the area, the asada burrito I got was so damn good! Full of flavor and fairly priced. I also went a little before they closed and the employees were still friendly and easy going. Not the biggest location but still clean and welcoming. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Good food. Gets crowded around dinner time. Taquitos are huge. Good hard shell tacos. Recommend it.

Great. Ranchero bowls, taquitos, all good. I keep coming back for the habanero hot salsa. Taco Tuesday is fantastic too. They don't skimp. The wife loves the potato tacos. read more

Rating is not for the food. The food is actually pretty decent. But they never answer their phone!!!! Literally this is the 5th time, I call and call and call , 30 times and it's busy. I get to the restaurant and it's dead. It's the same lady too. I even seen her get the phone and leave it on so she doesn't have to take phone orders. Makes me sad, if I was the business owner I would be very angry. Specially with how hard it is for small businesses right now! read more