Their food in their restaurant is delicious! They have the most amazing meat selection and pastry selection. We regularly come grab tamales from here. read more

El Ranchero Market - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Everyone knows when you're seeking genuine flavors and authentic recipes you follow the locals. That's how I discovered the restaurant at El Ranchero. It was packed on a Sunday, but we were seating quickly, as there are so many seating options; you can sit at the bar, inside or enjoy the sunshine on the patio. Bring your appetite, because their menu is massive. There's a Brunch menu and a regular menu to choose from and a drink menu with cocktail choices, if you're in the mood. My sis & I were on the same page, ordering the Chilaquiles, but mine was roja (red sauce), and hers was verde (green sauce - hot). My niece ordered enchiladas, and my brother went for the steak huevos rancheros. Portions were large and tasted as if you were dining at your abuela's house. Heat levels were at your choosing. My brother's steak was perfectly cooked and he left little if anything on his plate. I got a take out box for what I couldn't eat. My agua fresca hit the spot and my sis in law enjoyed her Paloma. You can't leave without checking out the store. There's a pastry area, deli, piñatas, and a massive cerveza selection. Check out the vegetables and don't forget to grab a treat for the kids! If you do, you might just have to grab something from the street vendor on your way out. There is so much to see, eat, and buy! Hibiscus water anyone? This trip was a sensory explosion of the best kind. Don't sleep on this place. read more

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Friendly server but only one person serving on a busy day. Food mediocre cheese enchilada was a single corn tortilla folded in half with cheese inside and red sauce on it. Tamale was alright and tacos de carne asada were pretty good. read more

El Ranchero Market - Sit down restaurant area - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I really love this place! But my recent order was not great. All choco flans I ordered had mold, the shrimp burrito only had 3 shrimp, and the milanesa meat on the sandwiches was very thin. read more

Thank you to the owners for being caring and respectful! The food here is excellent and the owners care about their business and their customers! Can't wait to go again! Thank you! read more

The highly anticipated chicken I came in for was so dry I nearly choked. The picture looks nice but it all tasted like overly salted dried out breast meat. Too bad because I was really looking forward to this chicken. We came Friday about 6::30 and they were out of chicken so this was a 2nd visit. The first visit my husband ordered the Carne Asada dinner and the meat was delicious, I ordered the carnitas tacos, they were dry but the home made corn tortillas were good. They were pretty busy, took forever to get a tea refill, I think the owner noticed me looking around and sent someone to see about me. The tea was good. Beans and chicken too salty rice dry no salt so maybe mix them together Honestly can't tell you how disappointed I was. read more

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Great meat selection. Love the fajita chicken and salsa options. Quick service and employees are very helpful.

Looked quiet but I decided to give it a try. Only two tables of customers at 7:00 pm, a bit odd. Ordered the Wednesday Special, Birria which is one of my favorites and have had it numerous times across the country and in Mexico. Their Birria is amazing. Great flavor and a nice generous amount of beef and cheese. Get this! You will not be disappointed. I was extremely pleased by their home fried chips they serve with salsa. They were so good I ordered some to take home. Honestly, the flavor of these chips are second to none. My next time traveling through Salem I am definitely stopping here! read more

It was horrible. The moment I got here it felt like I was in el rancho pure bad vibes. When I ordered they took almost 50 minutes to give us our food. Last for not least, the food was horrible. The food was expired, I smelled the chicken, pork, and steak. They all smelled like expired/sh*t. And when I went to the bathroom to wash my hands I walked into a mess, walked right out. Never come here im warning you. read more

Come for the pan dulce and café de olla, stay for ... well .... everything. Waiting outside in the parking lot for my friend, the aroma of mesquite wood smoke was making this vegetarian very nostalgic for a big plate of carne asada. Ain't gonna happen, just saying. When we went inside it was even more tortuous. Every table has some sizzling plate of something brought to them while I was there. I raided the bakery case and had a sinful plate full of cinnamon, rainbow sprinkles, and crunchy sugar. After my meeting I browsed around the store and found all those little ingredients you need to make something authentic. Service was fast and friendly. This is about an hour from Portland, and a good place to stop for first breakfast if you're adventuring along I-5. And then, why not, stop there again for 2nd dinner on your way home. read more

El Ranchero Market - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Salem's hidden gem for affordable, tasty, authentic Mexican food. I drove past this place for too many years! It is a small , unassuming restaurant inside a market, but is is very clean, a plus in my book! The waitstaff very friendly and helpful to nonlatinos. The menu has many options and to my surprise for breakfast as well! We each got a breakfast burrito. They were huge! fluffy eggs, two kinds of cheese, perfectly soft yet crispy potatoes, and your choice of meat.. they do not skimp. I added cren, onions, cilantro, refried beans and salsa. Ended up only able to eat half! I'm enjoying the other half this morning while I write this. Muy delicioso!! Can't wait to go again. Highly recommended!! read more

The Birria was spot on! Corn tortillas made fresh were perfect for making homemade Quesabirria tacos . Also bought some carnitas and man is it good! Strongly recommend this little Market restaurant combo. read more

El Ranchero Market - Homemade Quesabirria tacos with fresh ingredients from this wonderful market! - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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They take to long to serve food there is only a small quantity of people and they still take 40Minutes to bring your food out! Never coming back read more

Ordered a molcajete and the cook gave me my very own personal concert . It was amazing 10/10 service. read more

El Ranchero Market - Gracias guapo - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

los molcajetes de jermias estan buenos. Dura mucho para Que de dan la comida pero estan buenos . Tabien puede cantar muy bien read more

El Ranchero Market - Gracias jermias por todo lo Que ases - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

El Ranchero catered a party of about 160 people for me. They were amazing! All the guests were telling me how great the food was, & it was!! Their service was the best. And their price was unbeatable! The communication was also great. Whenever I had a change or a question their response was fast. It was very comforting. I highly recommend them and I can't wait to use them again! read more

Closest thing to Mexico in the Capital City of Oregon. From the restaurant side with a great menu to the market side it's a fantastic place to get some great tasting authentic Mexican food. Most likely will smell this place before you see it, BBQ'ing chicken outside smelled so good. They do catering as well! read more

I've been meaning to write a review for El Ranchero Market ! Gotta love supporting a locally owned small business. A one stop shop for affordable / flavorful food, fresh produce and variety of great choices at the bakery and market! Parking is easy and never an issue, inside is clean and staff is friendly! I'd highly recommend coming here and for sure will tell everyone about this place ! Be sure to ask about their Aldo's Nachos CON TODO ! =) Nachos LOADED with fresh ingredients that will surely leave you full, but wanting to come back for more! read more

You guys check this Mexican restaurant. I live in Vancouver WA and I heard about this restaurant from my friend. Drive 60 miles and what I can say is wow!!! FOOD IS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Also I had the best spice coffee and I will definitely be back soon. read more

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Go for the chicken and you'll be amazed by the rest of the menu. Chicken cooked on their grill Friday thru Sunday the restaurant and Mercado open 7 days. Great food great prices. You'll love the chicken!!!!' read more

I dont just come here for the Carne Asada fries but I could because they are that awesome. Their produce and grocery is a life saver, affordable and fresh. The bakery is heavenly, and I've almost never left empty handed from the large variety of pastry options almost always completely in stock read more

El Ranchero Market - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Wow!!! We finally stop at this place to get roasted chicken that we have been smelling for months. It is a restaurant and small supermarket in one place. Staff was very friendly and went far and beyond to help and answer any questions we had. There is fresh bakery, butcher, hot food to go or sit down and other household items you can get. Great experience and food is excellent. After a conversation with a cashier we found out he is also obe of the owner. Thank you Diego for all your help. read more

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Like going here for lunch. Portions are big and the price point is fair. They offer Hispanic type treats and foods which is nice. Their deli section is quite big, their bakery is hit or miss. Sometimes has a bunch of flies flying around in the hotter months so kinda yucky. Baked goods I don't think is fresh daily. Their tamales are full of mass and very little meat which is disappointing, but salads is good. All in all restaurant is good, grocery are is spotty. read more

I had heard that the chicken was very good. I bought a whole chicken to go. It smelled so good as I was driving home. When I got home I opened the lid. There was a dead fly on a piece of the meat. I was so disappointed. I could have taken it back to the store but I live like 20 minutes away. My advice is to look at the food before you leave. read more

Got an amazing mangoneada today! At the fruit stand, they are seriously generous with their portions. Their selection is huge, and social distancing is enforced. They have a large selection of breads, and their conchas are soft, flaky, and delicious! I saw that they sell marinated meats, but there was a big line, so that means it must be super good! I saw a negative review complaining that people didn't speak English here. I don't really know what he expected-- when you're entering a space catering to people of a culture different than yours, why would the people who work there cater to you? People from abroad don't show up to Walmart and expect the employees to speak whatever language they speak! I speak Spanish, and the cashiers were super kind and seemed happy to be there. Even if I didn't speak Spanish, it would've been a great first visit. Don't let your ignorance keep you from coming to a great market!!! read more

Amazing family restaurant - we got the molcajete to share it was amazing. Omg the salsa melted with the cheese was out of control and so fun to eat with thick handmade corn tortillas. Such a crucial stop!! read more

El Ranchero Market - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

A friend had recommended this restaurant so we decided to stop by. I have to say this place is a gem in the mist of all the other restaurants nearby. The meal I chose was a plate with chicken, rice, beans, tortillas, and some salad. This meal was so delicious. The chicken has so much flavor. I definitely recommend this place. The food is just amazing. Plus they have a little market inside and a bakery. read more

El Ranchero Market - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Always great and speedy service! They have added some waitresses to the staff who are very nice. Food excellent as always. read more

El Ranchero Market - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

ayer pedimos una orden por telephone 25mns antes de ir la a recoger y tuvimos que esperar una hora para que estuviera lista......nos gusta su comida pero en realidad esperar una hora y media es demaciado. read more

Tried to order several times at this place over the phone and I get hung up on and told that they don't speak English...some one different when I go in but I don't get it the menu is in full English why would they have Spanish only speaking people and be on Yelp..I go to a few places in town like the market in Keizer their entire menue all Spanish I don't ask questions or anything I try my best to say it in Spanish I fully get it their entire menus is English and they are on a app...no reason to be turned down because I don't speak Spanish.... read more

Ordered online for a 7am pick up off there website. When I arrived to pick it up, they said there kitchen doesn't open until 8am. I was expecting to pick up food but instead came home with nothing. Was supposed to get refunded but till this day have not seen a cent refunded. This was a month ago. read more

Really good food homemade tortillas the pozole was great and a huge bowl I woulda gave the place 5 stars but the service is awful I waited 15 min for a menu and even longer to get the check I just got up and waited at the register for 5 min like I said food is great tho! read more

El Ranchero Market - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Fantastic pollo asado - pit cooked chicken. Great portions and great salsa and good homemade tortillas. I will be coming back, and will try their groceries too. read more

OMG WHAT THE F***, this place is killer. How have I lived in Salem for 2 years and not had this food. Get the cheesy taco dippy things !

This was a tough one for me. I love the market section, and frequently buy fresh meat to take home. This was my first time trying the restaurant side, and my son and I just weren't that impressed. I was tempted to try the all-you-can-eat tacos (it was a Tuesday), but my wife gives me a look when I do that. I had the mole chicken, but it was a bit more on the bitter side than I prefer. My son was not impressed with his taquitos plate. read more

My wife and I went here for the first time this evening. What a pleasant surprise! Our food was served promptly and was hot and very flavorful, the waitress was very friendly and took good care of our needs. The place was clean and orderly and very comfortable. We will not hesitate to return and will recommend El Ranchero to everyone read more

Best horchata and homemade tortillas! Everything made here is delicious and prices are very fair. The meat market often has things cheaper than the grocery store. They always make things fresh but on the weekends they grill chicken all day and you can even buy a whole one to take home read more

Very good food the salsa had some great flavor and heat I was very impressed. This will be my new go to for Mexican food and asada..

If only they had a location in Twin Falls Idaho... I would be there every day! I had a breakfast burrito but I'm just gonna say it was amazing!!! The other food cooking on the open fire smelled soooo good. read more

Barf! I gave the place one more chance and was turned off by two factors this time: the poopy smell was worse than last time and a new employee (maybe owner?) who was rude as heck and smelled just like the bathroom! His name tag said 'victor' and he was decked out in the sweatiest, most filthy shirt I had ever seen and smelled like he was solely responsible for the fece smell dominating the restaurant. Unbelievable! He acted like he couldn't understand what I was saying, but then spoke clearly with the person behind me. My order came out after theirs, even though I had just one order of two tacos. Finally, the salsa bar was just as bad as last time. Although I did not elaborate, it was a wasteland of half melted ice and empty salsa buckets. Two were on their sides, for heaven's sake! I'm not even going to mention the flies. Oh, the flies... The absolute sign of uncleanliness. read more