The tacos inside of a small grocery meat market store. The tacos are really good! Friday nights are pretty packed but that's when we normally go! I love the barbacoa and chicharon tacos and they are very flavorful. All tacos come with onions, cilantro, limes and a red or green salsa. If you wanna try some really good street tacos this is the place to come!! The people here are very nice and it helps if you speak Spanish but if you don't that's ok too because there's always someone there that speaks English. read more

Best tacos in the dfw fajita and lengua are recommended and are open late nights after a long night they definitely hit the spot

Wow... i was in downtown dallas and was heading home while hunger appeared. it was pretty late into the night and saw that this place was open fairly late. I'm SO glad i stopped here. Simply put, the tacos were 100% delicious, and the best one is the chicharron taco. Normally, chicharron would be fried and crispy, but this place soaks it in sauce and it was like heaven on a plate. I don't know if the supermarket is open (as in you can buy groceries), but i did buy flan as well. i'll be back! read more

Everything!! The service. The staff!! And the assortment! I felt as though I were in a carneceria in Mexico, but clean!! Forget going to the south side anymore! read more

Great tacos, quick service, menu was straight to the point. Nobody speaks English so you know it's great! read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Fajita Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

I come all the way from California and visit Texas annually. Let me tell you that I always look forward to this! Authentic, flavorful, and homey taqueria feel! Order in the counter and your tacos are always made to order, and very fast! Friendly staff, extensive meat choices, and simply one of the best tacos! Beef TongueFajita TacosBarbacoaPastor TacosSalsa RojaSalsa Verde read more

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Wow, this place is worth the hype. The tacos and burrito we had were stellar. So flavorful and at a really good price. The bean and cheese burrito I had was perfectly seasoned with an amazingly fresh, chewy tortilla. Already planning our next trip back here. read more

The barbacoa tacos were amazing! Staff was also very friendly. There's also a grocery section where you can buy snacks and drinks from Latino brands as well as staples for the food (tortillas, eg). If you bring kids, there are also small quarter prize machines that they'll love. Took one star off for slightly dry flan, but everything else was great! read more

Love the pastor tacos! The building is a little outdated and needs some cleaning, fresh paint and updates, but they definitely back cook some authentic street tacos! read more

I hadn't visited this place in over 5 years so I was ecstatic to go back! We didn't have to wait too long for our food, we got to eat it there. The fajita tacos weren't what I remember, they were mediocre to me! I tried the pastor and the lengua tacos from here for the first time and oh my word, they were delicious!! Forget the fajita tacos and go for the lengua! read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - 3 Tacos de Fajita, 1 Taco de Pastor, 1 Taco de Lengua - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Took a friend here for late night tacos and was very impressed. Great tortillas, great lengua and barbacoa, very authentic!

This place has gone downhill since Covid. No chips, no pieces of bread for dessert, no bars for onion, cilantro, lime and whatnot. You can tell they try hard to reduce the cost. Basically, I'm not getting as much as before for the money I pay. It's a quiet the drive from my house but that's it. I'm not going there anymore. Best of luck, El Ranchero. read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Taco plate. Chorizo was out so I couldn't get it. It was for lunch and already out?? - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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After 5pm it is tacos only. They have a card reader, it isn't cash only anymore. There is at least one worker that speaks english at night now too, although hitting Duolingo in the parking lot isn't the worst idea. Other reviews say the tacos are greasy, and they are, but my god they're delicious. Carnitas and Al Pastor are truly incredible. The Asada was a little dryer than I like, but that's all just coming down to preference. The salsas are excellent as well. Tacos are 2.39 each with tax an even 2.50. $20 covers you and your date after the bar. An excellent experience, I will be back. read more

The best tacos! Although they might be on the pricier side of tacos, no other place compares!!

Listen closest thing to east Los Angeles tacos absolutely delicious made me miss home

Mest up the order because they charged the wrong amount, should start confirming the order before charging. Tables & floors were dirty & tacos were okay. Service was also just okay, could have better customer service. It's open late though read more

Los tacos de pastor y fajita son lo mejor!! al igual que la agua de jamaica que venden.

If you are looking for good tacos at a great price, this is the place to go. Prices 5 Stars Food 5 Stars Appearance 4 Stars Customer Service 1 Star The treatment we got reminded me of Seinfeld's Soup Nazi. I was expecting at any moment the lady to yell at me: "No Tacos for you!". Still worth visiting again to try the meat market. read more

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Best tacos in Irving, TX. Service is great, so don't be intimidated if you do not speak Spanish. Mom knows zero Espanol and gets along at Ranchero just fine. read more

This is the best taco place I've been too. Service is great and fast. 10/10 tacos!! Highly recommend

Avoid this location!!!! My son and wife ate carnita tacos that had SALMONELA. This POISON effected both of them for 3 weeks. The kitchen staff refused to accept responsibility and are very rude. Health department was contacted and inspected a week later. They scored a C with 25-30 demerits!! Eat at your own risk! read more

Well, I was looking for smoked meats, and didn't find it. This place is part butcher shop, part grocery store, part buffet restaurant kind of place. It was weird. A lot of the signage is in spanish, so I couldn't tell if any of the meats were smoked (I didn't think they were by the look of them). But I don't think I'll go back. read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

If you want "gas station" tacos, come here. It is a no fuss kind of place where you order your tacos in borderline Spanish but you know that it is authentic that way! The tacos are stupid cheap here like $1 each and they serve it to you quick. I would not say it is the best for your health to eat here more than once a week, but it is definitely a nice authentic place read more

Best Tacos in DFW. Period. Full Stop. Disagree? Meet me somewhere and we'll wrestle about it! Don't @ me bro!

First off, this place is THE BEST. I noticed people on here calling staff rude and that the facility is dirty? That's not true. Most of those people that made their review probably didn't speak a thing of Spanish so the staff probably had a hard time figuring out what they wanted. 2nd, every time I come here it's ALWAYS nice and clean. 3rd, the food is authentic and flavorful. I drive 30 minutes just for their tacos! They also have a buffet as well which is really good. Highly recommend!! read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Open late, very fast, friendly staff. Tacos where very good i really recommend the Barbacoa! Fresh Aguas frescas, didnt get to try this time but i have before and i wasnt dissapointed. read more

This is my go to place for grocery shopping! Everything (meats, fruits, and vegetables) is super affordable. They have a small restaurant inside that sell the best tacos and aguas frescas. It can get super crowded though but it's worth it. They also have a bakery with fresh bread and cakes for special occasions. I love ordering their 3 leches cake! read more

The menu is misleading they do not use fajita I honestly don't know what type of shredded meat they use and call it "fajita" . Tacos do not taste good and the chicken tacos just look plain gross . They have the drinks locked up it doesn't not feel homey at all . The tacos are over rated here . Nothing special at ALL. I would put them in the same category as jack in the box tacos . read more

Love the tacos And always great service. Have yet to try the burrito. Definitely get the tacos !

The holy grail of taquerias has been found. It is on Story Rd in Irving. It's name: El Ranchero. I used to work near by and would visit twice a week sometimes. I now make the 30 mile round trip solely to get these tacos at least once a month, sometimes twice. And it still isn't enough. THIS is my favorite taco place. Why? The busy, buzzing atmosphere of a full dining room eating, talking, laughing. The clattering of the kitchen, the enormous chicharrónes above the meat counter, the smells drifting out the door with the music. One look at all the happy faces inside removes any doubt you've found the local's favorite spot too. Everything about visiting fills me with joy, every time. The taco plate is a great deal: 3 tacos, beans, and rice for $5. I've tried every meat on the menu and nothing compares to the fajita... generous portions of meat, well charred and chopped into tiny pieces so the gristle just melts away, giving everything the richest flavor you could hope for. The tortillas are fried on the griddle, and hold up well to the juiciness of the meat. Grilled onions are served on the side, and are always flawlessly caremelized. The rice and beans are perfect in every way. Don't forget the ever important Jarritos, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The best drink though is their lemonade. It can occasionally be on the sweet side, so I just add a bit of limon from the condiment bar. Speaking of the condiment bar, they've got it going on with the sauce choices! Avocado sauce is a nice change from the usual, and keeps things cooled down with the verde salsa starts to get to you. Their verde is the stuff my salsa dreams are made of... I don't know what, but they do something very special to it. There is also a buffet that looks amazing, but I can't bring myself to miss out on the lovely little tacos. All in all, worth the trip every time. Hope I can make it back this weekend! read more

This used to be the go-to spot for us but the lengua tacos we got tonight were extra gamey. They also raised the prices since we last ordered from here. The worker who handed us the to-go bag also asked for a tip, which, service-wise, we feel is inappropriate. Just not what it used to be and maybe it's why it isn't as busy as when we used to go all the time. read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Lengua and chicharron tacos - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Wow!! Sitting in the table and chair area they would call a dinning room in a restaurant I had a amazing experience. With the few burned out ceiling fluorescents, dust all over the ceiling fans, dirty walls, ice cream freezers powered by taped together extension cords, old machinery in the corners that hasn't been used in a while, a menu on the wall with hand written changes that haven't been in effect due to six more menu changes that weren't recorded, and old tired everything around me I sincerely thought I was going to walk out the doors into the humid, hot, salty smelling Ensenada air. I didn't have to imagine Mexico, I was there. And the food was brilliant!! You aren't asked "soft taco" or "hard" or even "street taco".......tacos only come in one way-Perfect. Do yourself a favor and stop in at the Meat Market and have some grub. read more

This is the first place I had traditional tacos years ago and I still love coming here. They are inside a grocery store. You order at the checkout and they always put someone who speaks English at the counter. If you go further into the grocery store they have an elotes counter. The meat is always well flavored and they give you options of both raw and grilled onions. Their lengua isn't too greasy and I always love the pork option. Definitely give this place a try! read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

This place is so delicious! I love their tacos ! It's the only place in Irving close to my home that I can buy authentic tacos. Yes they are a bit greasy but that don't bother me. I've also had their tortas and that's yummy as well. I recommend anyone to come here. You can also see them cooking it and it doesn't take long for them to make it and get it out to you ! read more

It's a little meat market with a few aisles for Hispanic dried goods and a small produce section, which by the looks of the pruny avocados, must not be very fresh. On the left side of the store is the corn and nachos stand and the cafe is on your right with a simple taco and quesadilla menu. It was almost closing time when I arrived and the cafe was busy still. I ordered a mix of lengua, barbacoa, and pastor. The meats except for the lengua were a little dry and the corn tortillas were so greasy I swear they'd almost slip off your fingers. ew. The plus side is their hot sauces are da bomb. Wow, the salsa roja has a sweet smokey flavor. The salsa verde is perfection. They're really generous on the meat portion but too much for the small tortillas. Not sure I'd be back and if I were to crave tacos in this area, I'd go to San Diego tacos instead. By the way, the Mexican corn in a cup was not very good either. I was really disappointed because it looked fresh and the lady at the stand cut the kernals fresh from the cob. The corn turned out dry and overcooked. Tacos $1. Go to San Diego's instead. read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Lengua, barbacoa (2), and al pastor (2) - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

I only come for the tacos, the best in Irving for me. Service is hit or miss, same cashier, "señora" always gives attitude in the front lanes. I've had great and OK service from the kitchen crew. During the day you have to pay the cashier at the front of the store for the Tacos or plates of food. Late at night you can pay inside at the kitchen or outside at the window. The inside is open until 4 am for dining and you can pick almost any drink on the numbered fridges to the left of the kitchen. read more

El Ranchero Meat Market - Breakfast when I got home. Flour ham egg, green chicharrón, barbacoa. - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

This place is delicious. So freaking good. I tried literally a taco of every flavor. Some were great, some were ok, and some were terrible, but hey to each their own. I really liked the pastor and chorizo tacos. All the tacos came with a very generous portion of grilled onions, Serranos, and fresh cilantro. It's super cheap and you get a lot of food. I got 7 tacos and a Mexican coke for 10 bucks. It was presented really well and was totally unexpected. It's open late too, like real like. Will definitely come back. read more

Best tacos for after midnight munchies. Open till 4AM. Barbacoa and Pastor are bomb also. Jamaica and horchata freshly made too as well as tamarindo. Although their prices have increased a little bit, they are still amazing as you get what you pay for. Quality any day you go. read more

Went back and this place is even better than I remembered. This time I have to say that the Barbacoa was the champion, with the Chorizo/Pastor in a tie for second. This place though...man this place is fantastic. read more

When I want fresh baked bread and plantains and some items to make african food, I go here