I picked this place for lunch based on a review seen on a Facebook New Mexico restaurant page. Very nice! I was seated right away and served with a bowl of fresh chips and some excellent homemade salsa. Since they served no beer, I chose water. The server was friendly and efficient. My order of à sopaipilla burger soon appeared with a generous portion of fries prepared how I like them. All of the young women working there were cheerful and eager to ensure that customers had everything they needed. It's an old-timey restaurant you might not even find if you stayed on the freeway and didn't cruise old Route 66. The home style atmosphere is augmented by sales of homemade salsa and some excellent biscochitos to go. I'll be back, it's a winner! read more

Friendly service from the moment we arrived, enjoyed our tortilla chips and salsa and studied the menu... so many choices. We decide on chili rellenos, cooked a different way here and chicken enchilada, chicken taco and combo plate. Unsweetened iced tea and had some to go! It's hot out there and the tea helped! Various chili sauces to try and rice and beans with each dish along with tortillas and sopaipilla. Glad we stopped here! read more

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First the positives. The food was fantastic. I ordered pork chop and eggs. It was fantastic! The server was friendly as well. However, other than to take our orders and leave our food, no other assistance was rendered. No refills, how is everything, etc. I recommend if u like good food but don't need much help from your server read more

El Ranchero Cafe - Pork chop and eggs - Mexican Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

Enjoyed my Dinner . I had the Navajo Taco dinner. Everything was delicious and I actually had to take half of it home because there was so much of it. The service was excellent and you can't beat the prices. Oh, ladies make sure you check out the decor in the woman's bathroom. You will be pleasantly surprised. read more

So we ordered the enchilada plate with green sauce and chicken and I also ordered the Navajo taco. They did not give us green sauce with my daughter's enchiladas and their sauce was super super spicy. read more

El Ranchero Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

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Good food, quick service, and great value. Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for delicious New Mexican food.

Read other reviews and needed to stop for lunch so we gave it a go. I drove right by didn't notice the sign at first so had to turn around. The sign is aged and not easy to read. I'm sure they have their regulars who know where they are. Staff and waitress very friendly. We were greater right away. Chips and salsa is nice to be treated with. There was an older gentleman selling jewelry at really good prices. I bought a silver ring. We ordered taco burger with green chili sauce. Omg. Very good. It came with fries and a drink for $11.99 . Taco plate- 2 beef tacos with rice and beans $12.99. We could not finish our plates. Serving sizes are big. The deco is quaint. Sombrero's on the wall around the cafe. read more

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The perfect pick me up after hours of driving. On a road trip back to California and stopped here for lunch - I got the combination plate which was an absolute treat. Came with a sopaipilla and plenty of red and green salsa. The sauces packed a hot punch and everything was phenomenal. That rice!! Server was also incredibly kind and helpful, offered me chips and salsa while I waited. Hope to be back in the future! read more

Large quantities. Guacamole not very flavorful but red and green chile sauce served w nachos plate was excellent. Cadillac margarita were ok but lifted kilt beer was excellent. Bourbon Beef sliders were excellent Nacho appetizer was standard. 2 drinks maximum for customers no exceptions read more

El Ranchero Cafe - Front of building - Mexican Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

El Ranchero Cafe was an awesome stop on our travels through New Mexico!!! The service was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit, and the atmosphere was really cute and homey. We were originally going to order take out but were still offered chips and salsa to enjoy while we ordered and waited. We then decided to take the time to dine in instead. All the salsas were really differently flavorful and varying in spice levels! My friend had the Carne Asada tacos and said that they were really good and they included guacamole on the side! I'm also vegan and was offered a taco plate that perfectly met my dietary preferences and was really delicious! Definitely some of the best vegan Mexican food I've had in a very long time. Lastly, our server Jason was incredibly sweet and made everything listed above possible! Truly a gem worth visiting in the beauty full New Mexico :) Thank you Jason !!! read more

Possibly the best service I've had in a long while. The food was very tasty and brought out in a rapid time frame. Located on the old Route 66, in an old diner configuration. This place was clean, friendly, and tasty. read more

Food was amazing. Best salsa of my life. Had plenty of heat but couldn't stop from going back in for more. Family of 5 ate every bite and left full and happy. Welcoming and casual atmosphere. . Would def go back if in the area again! read more

Had a late lunch really enjoyed the meals there red chili was some of the best but their green is good also staff was excellent

We came into the restaurant and it's open seating to where ever you'd like. The staff were very nice, attentive, and helpful to any questions we had. The atmosphere is very authentic New Mexican, I loved it. I ordered the Al Pastor tacos and they were absolutely delicious with flavor from the grilled sautéed onions, seasoned pork, cilantro, and the added guac I put on top from the side with a squeeze of the lime! The beans were also very tasty as well! Our drinks were always full without being asked and our waiter even topped us off with to go cups before leaving without being asked! I can't wait to come back to try many more items on the menu!! read more

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This place is awesome. The service here makes you feel like family. Great for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. The food speaks for itself, and has been consistently delicious. It's very simple... come check this place out. read more

El Ranchero Cafe - Navajo Taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

Good ol' Mexican food... Chili is hot! Service is good. Ambiance is homely. Parking lot is big but old. Entire place is '60ish. read more

This restaurant is clearly very popular with the locals. It was busy. The waitperson was friendly and knew the menu well. She reported that there are no vegetarian options. One star only because we needed to feed a vegetarian. Quite likely five stars if we were meat eaters. read more

Cute place, service was amazing and food really good! They were crazy busy when we were there but s"the staff handled it perfectly!

Just outside Albuquerque, this mom and pop restaurant is a must visit! We stopped in for lunch and there was already what seemed like the usual lunch crowd. Passing through on our road trip to Phoenix, I am so glad that my hubby spotted this rather than going to KFC, Sonic, or any of the other chains you have to drive pass on the way out. Greeted and seated by the warmest host, she helped us figure out what some of the local fan favorites were on the menu and answered all of my questions due to dietary needs (aka I hate veggies). I decided on the Chimichanga and my husband got the Combination platter. WOW, everything was absolutely delicious! First we got complimentary chips and salsa before our entrees which was yummy. Then not more than 5 minutes later the rest of our food came out! Huge portions, warm, with an unexpected surprise of delicious sopapillas which were absolutely amazing with a bit of honey drizzled on top!!! The only thing that knocks it down to four stars is the rice was super mushy and had more of a grits texture-- really didn't like those and was super bummed. read more

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A thumbs up for the breakfast burrito with red chile. The red chile is delicious! They have a busy breakfast and drive up scene. Plenty of parking and decent coffee. Plus, a huge assortment of colorful sombreros on the walls. A must stop on old Route 66. read more

Fantastic stuffed sopapillas and burritos my dad , brother and I had a great dinner and Melissa took wonderful care of us if you don't eat there you're missing out on a great place to eat!!! We will be back!! read more

The El Ranchero Cafe was one of our favorite meal stops while on a cross-country drive. We were warmly welcomed like regulars, and immediately seated to peruse the menu while enjoying their chips & tasty salsa. Our meals (stuffed sopapilla plate and combination plate) were delicious and the servings were generous. We were so glad we swung off the interstate to enjoy the food and friendly staff at this cafe! read more

This is the best food in Milan/Grants. The folks are nice and welcoming. Food is fresh and hot. Green chile sauce is great! Just hot enough!

Amazing tacos! Four street style tacos that were worth the drive! A must if you're visiting Grants or passing through! Friendly and prompt service. Ambiance is open and welcoming. Lunch hour might require a wait time since the secret is out about their delicious tacos! We timed it perfectly and showed up a little after 1pm. read more

I entered this restaurant today with my Mom and my service dog. We were greeted by a young woman who told us to wait and she will be right with us. She went behind the double doors and a man came out and told us that due to one of his employee's being allergic to dogs, we were not allowed to bring my service dog into the restaurant. I was appalled. I am very attempted to report this restaurant and the owners of the business to the ADA. Someone needs to educate the owners and staff of this restaurant. The only reason why I am giving this restaurant 1 star is because a rating is needed in order to post. My real rating is zero stars. Since we were not allowed in the restaurant, we went down the street to Grants and were welcomed in El Cafecito. El Ranchero Cafe - you have violated Federal and State laws on refusing service to me and my service dog. Please educate yourself and your staff. read more

This place is amazing. Red and green chile or both outstanding. Salsa's okay. You get a lot of food for your buck. My son got the breakfast burrito is only I got the El rancho it was only can't believe how low the prices were here. The outside of the building doesn't have anything to be desired but the inside is nice. Food is outstanding. I would recommend this place to anybody who is driving through. It's just on the west side of grants another 5 minutes. The service here is excellent. Eda was our server She knows how to keep your drinks full without being over attentive. Our food came very fast. read more

El Ranchero Cafe - Sign on outside of building - Mexican Near Me - Milan, New Mexico

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Everything! The food, the service, the ambiance and of course the staff. Food is seasoned to perfection in my opinion

Great food and friendly service! We will stop there again! It is a secret gem in Grant! read more

Been for breakfast and it was good Mew Mexican food. Huevos Rancheros were very good!

We are here on our way to Kansas from California and decided on Mexican food. We ordered the Chile queso cheese dip and it was delicious, the waitress and the food runner were really friendly and welcoming. Food takes a bit to come out but worth it as it is hot and cooked to order. I had the Al pastor tacos and they were delicious! My son had the carne asada fries and they were really good and the size was big so he wasn't able to finish them. We loved the food and the service, if we lived in the area we would definitely go back. They didn't scrimp on the meat as all of our meals were plentiful with the meat and the prices were very reasonable and affordable. Thank you for an amazing meal and being so friendly! read more

I paid $13 for a chimichanga... They didn't even know what that was! When they figured it out, it was a literal 2 bite, overcooked, EMPTY tortilla! Never going again. Rude staff, unclean, $$$$$$ and food tasted awful. We even threw away the beans and rice it came with. Save your money and cook at home, like we do now. read more

Some of the best carne asada tacos I've ever had! Fast and friendly service- we will stop again on our way west!

Least flavorful Authentic Mexican food I have ever eaten. I had the Combo Plate. taco, tamale & enchilada. Only item with flavor was the corn wrapping on the tamale. It tasted like it was store bought. Rice was dry and flavorles. The beans from a can with a little ( very, very little) sprinkle of cheese. Sause for topping was way to spicy hot, like it was to be used to overcome the tasteless food. read more

Honestly it's in the middle of a little town but man we had some great food! Everyone there is nice and friendly. Really recommend this place to people just passing by read more

We totally enjoyed our lunch here, just pulling off the high way. The Tamales, menudo, rice, chips and salsa were home made delicious! Great friendly, fast service. read more

Delightful lunch! Great chips and salsa, delicious green chili, tasty tacos al pastor and a perfect sopapilla for dessert. The staff was friendly and welcoming. read more

Great food, wonderful staff. I've never had a bad meal. I can't recommend any one item because they're all good.

Quick, COVID safe, delicious! We ordered tacos al pastor and the flavor was delish. Taco salad was full and made from fresh tortilla instead of that prepared shell. Big drinks, big plates low prices and excellent customer service. What more could you want? read more

The best, absolutely the best! Wish I lived closer. whenever I'm in the area so look forward to stopping there.

Our server was amazing, she did a great job handling the whole restaurant and managing a young man who I assume is her busser that she had to constantly remind to find something to do. There was several people in the kitchen but the food wasn't good, the drink machine needs a good cleaning. read more