Noel and I went to her doctor appointment in Parkersburg and decided to shop and have some lunch...Ladies day out! We went to get some Mexican food. We were greeted and immediately passed off to another waiter. He didn't want to be there. I ordered Pollo Asada and Noel had Chorizo Street Tacos. I had unsweetened tea With lemon And lime while she enjoyed a Mountain Dew. The waiter was rude and not attentive. He definitely didn't wNt to be there. Rude is not acceptable. Food was good read more

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Down-to-earth Mexican establishment providing traditional combos, plus jumbo margaritas. read more

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Lousy ordering process, food was very average and the order was a hot mess. I picked it up and the price quoted was $34 but that changed to $84 because they took my order wrong. The items I brought home were not what they said. They even have items on their website they don't actually make. I'm never surprised when I go to an "ethnic" restaurant and they suddenly forget how to speak English when a problem comes up. I should have known better. read more

Man it was good like every time I come, they make me full and the food is just good. I hope they make more since that food is delicious. Whoever see's this, trust me it is literally heaven read more

Best Authentic Mexican restaurant in the area. You know it's a legit place because the food is similar to what you'll find in South America. See picture of "shrimp cocktail" and it is just as delicious as it looks. This place has been here for years and is definitely not tex-mex. Highly recommend! read more

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This is my second favorite Mexican restaurant in the MOV. That's still saying a lot! Their queso blanco is probably my very favorite. Great atmosphere! read more

Delicious food always but sometimes the service is not so hot. I've been eating there for years and the service has slowly declined. Also it's a bit dirty. read more

Have ate at The Ranch since it opened in the early 90s. It's had its ups and downs but the downs they fix right away. They change and grow with the community. They are now getting ready to improve this building since they have now finished their new place on the south side of Parkersburg. Best carnitas and tacos de carne asada. read more

El Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Parkersburg, West Virginia

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It was a little packed and cramped but that's to be expected at a good restaurant on a Saturday night around dinner time. The food was perfect absolutely delicious best Mexican food I've ever had in West Virginia. They were also very fairly priced for the portions they served. For both my dad and my meal it was 37 dollars. He order a beer I ordered soda and we both got a meal with me getting an enchilada as an appetizer. It also has an authentic Mexican style. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try a good place to eat. read more

El Ranchero - Avocado Carne Asada Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Parkersburg, West Virginia

This is my go to Mexican restaurant! I love what I get here every time the service is great and everyone is so nice I definitely recommend there is like tons of restaurants around here and this is always my go to read more

I have been So Sick On the toilet all night and dAy I have only this place to blame because I have only had one meal read more

Good prices, service is fast and staff are friendly. The food and the margaritas are yummy but they are really strong! I had the nachos and portions were large. read more

El Ranchero is now called Gran Ranchero, but the staff and food remain the same. Both are excellent. I recommend the Ice tea, White cheese sauce, Special La Casa, which are 2 white cheese sauce smothered steak burritos, with small pieces of peppers, and tomatoes in a great Mexican sauce, and a good portion of spanish rice. The staff are always ready to please, and always ready to serve. This place is very focused on service, as well as excellence in the menu. I have been a "regular" since the first day they opened the doors about (about 1994), patiently waited for them to re-open after a fire destroyed the place, and now that they are open again, we routinely eat there again. Prices are quite reasonable, portions are generous, food is wonderful,and service is superior to any other restaurant around... Why eat anywhere else? read more

El Ranchero - Special La Casa - Mexican Near Me - Parkersburg, West Virginia

Just look at the ceiling in this place. Full of water damage and mold. Poor employees that have to work in such environment for hours. We will not be back. read more

I used to love this place. Last time I ate there I had chili Colorado steak with grilled veggies. Later that night I was sick. I was diagnosed with food poisoning perhaps from old steak. I think grand ranchero has lost it. If you want good food with quality standards just go to las agaves. read more

The food is good but they are very difficult to make reservations with. I called multiple times to confirm my reservation with unclear answers as to if the reservation had actually been processed or not. I also reached out on Facebook Messenger and they said they would ask their manager and then never got back to me. read more

I've been coming here for about 4 years. Whenever I am in Parkersburg, I make sure to have a lunch or dinner here (or two...). The place isn't much from the outside, and kinda quirky to get to from the traffic circle (go around the KFC, left at light and then into the parking lot...). The service is great. There are some guys that have been there since my first visit, and a few new guys. I partially judge a Mexican place by its staff's 'authenticity', and it is quite authentic here! An owner at one point spent some time in the clink for work+immigration violations, so that's a good thing in my book. The food is good - remember that everything in the region is 'spiced-down' if you're coming from the south or out west - so ask if they can ad a little more hot, or order a side of grilled jalapenos (they will also give you a sizable bowl of pickled jalapenos, too.. ). I think the best dinner things on the menu, in no order, include: The carnitas (pork), California burrito (like a burrito, but lighter - with more air inside rather than beans+rice), and the Texas Fajitas (huge! as big as your head!). All of these can be had for $9-12. For lunch, the heuvos rachenro lunch is fun, as are most combination platters. The only thing I wouldnt recommend is the taco salad with chicken - it was watery for some reason, twice over the years. The beef one is good, though. You can have lunch and a drink for $6... My dinners, with a HUUUUGE draft Dos Equis, are around $12-14. Fantastic deal. One tip, avoid Monday nights - Monday is Mariachi Band night... While it might be fun once, I find it annoying. And, the place is quite busy on Monday. Monday night is the only time I've ever waited for a table. read more

I was hoping for a great Mexican meal and by the way people on Yelp talk about this place I was excited. Well.....it is not true. The service was great, but the flavor of the food was horrible. -The salsa had almost no flavor -The fajita burrito had a white cheese sauce----gross -The meat and vegetables had NO seasoning -The plate the food was served on was steaming hot like the food was sitting in an oven -The burrito was not even wrapped. The meat and veggies were just covered with the flour tortillas I would not come here again! Wait....if my grandma wants Mexican I would bring her here since there is no flavor in their food. read more

They laugh when you ask for soap in the toilet, you're not doing surgery, why use soap.

While I do like Tampico better, El Ranchero does have great chips & salsa, good rice and I love their salsa verde that comes on certain dishes. Steak fajitas and grilled chicken are awesome also. Service is a little slow and apathetic, but overall, one of your best bets for Mexican food in Parkersburg. read more

My server was extremely friendly and was always there when I needed him. The food was not so great though. The chips seemed old and I couldn't tell if the salsa was made fresh or some type of packaged product. My lunch fajitas was bland. Could use more seasoning and time cooking. Not a bad meal, just not that great. Also, they brought the skillet to me with nothing on the handle. I knew the skillet was hot, but I'm just used to my fajitas coming to me with something on the handle. I burned my hand trying to move the skillet. My fault... sort of. read more

I've been coming here for the last 6 years but haven't been much in the last year due to the service and food going down hill. like Tampicos in Marietta (only Marietta - the one in pburg is horrible) better but "The Ranch" will do in a pinch if I must. My latest visit included my favorite thing from "The Ranch", it's the Chile Relleno. It's very tasty and the best in the area from here. I also ordered the Burrito Deluxe. It's two burritos, chicken or steak. I always order chicken since I don't like the steak from here. All in all - It's the food is lacking spice and flavor but it's will do from time to time. read more

This restaurant really knows how to make you feel like an amigo. (Which is what the waiters call you) This is the best Mexican food in the tristate area, and people know it. Whenever we happen to be anywhere in the vicinity, we tend to come up with an excuse to gorge ourselves here. El Ranchero epitomizes what a good Mexican restaurant should be because: -They offer warm, complimentary never ending fresh tortilla chips and salsa. They give you more the instant the suspect you are nearing the end of a basket! -The food arrives faster than any crowded restaurant. It almost seems like they telepathically know what you want the instant you walk in the door and start making it before you even order! -The food is well priced and bountiful. As well as delicious. If you love Mexican food, or want a well priced and flawless meal, (or both) head for the Ranchero. read more

The food was okay, though not outstanding. We had the fajitas and they were grilled nicely. The combination Senora plate was rather jumbled together, looking like I'd been through a buffet and stacked my plate. Beers were cold and served in frosted mugs. Chips were nice though the salsa was rather flavorless. Queso Cheese dip was good. read more

Stopped in here on a whim since we hadn't seen the average reviews and was very happy. Service was fast and polite. Prices were good, chips were hot and good and we were very happy with the food. Between the three of us we had a margarita, a virgin pina colada, tacos, quesadilla and empanadas and it was fantastic. read more

Fast excellent service. Food is Okay, I like it enough to keep coming back. Chips and salsa starters are good. The oils and sauces definitely indicate that it is not a health-food kind of menu. read more

Love this place!! And the service is always great!! I meet up with friends for lunch here about once a week and look forward to it!

The best Mexican restaurant around Marietta/Parkersburg. Their Margaritas are so good and so strong! Two of them will get you feeling pretty good. Their salsa is amazing, just the right mixture of spicy and sweet. Waiters are friendly and food is out quick. Definitely the spot for a quick lunch or dinner! read more

This is absolutely my favorite Mexican restaurant. I live in Cleveland now but come back at least once or twice a month to visit family and friends and usually my first stop even before seeing thise family and friends is this place. The food and drinks are amazing and the staff are the absolute best. Highly recommended beyond highly recommended. :) read more

This place is really a mixed bag. The staff are really friendly and food comes out super fast. My main complaints are the following: the menus are covered in layers of grime and sticky finger debris. The huge $5 margarita I ordered came out in a hot glass just out of the dishwasher.. the fresh hot tortillas are great but the salsa is not good and probably comes from a vat of cheap commercial salsa. The fajitas are excellent- searingly hot and tons of toppings (my husband had the Texas fajitas- steak, chicken AND shrimp). We were seated in the middle dining room but the noise coming thru the kitchen wall was jarring. A high powered kitchen hose was undoubtedly being sprayed directly against the other side of the wall and was accompanied by loud banging. This isn't an elegant place but the food was decent and nobody got sick. read more

Another great Mexican spot for cheap. Don't expect fine dining but expect great authentic Mexican for a cheap price. The employees all very friendly, Spider stands out. Would name more but don't know them all by name. Roman who runs the place is top notch and has his stuff together. Tell them Isaac sent you! read more

Have eaten here several times and never had a less than excellent meal. Very good prices, great service. Try the juevos rancheros.

This is the first time we've been back in a while, and over that time the service has went down hill. Our hostess wasn't friendly, the waiter who brought out the chips and salsa just threw it on the table and walked away. Then our waiter came and was very short and rude with us for some reason. We haven't even gotten our food, but this will be out last time coming here. read more

El Ranchero (Gran Ranchero after the fire) is my favorite Parkersburg area restuarant. The food is wonderful and the staff is always friendly even if they aren't very talkative. The few times there have been mixups they are quick to fix it. They are very wonderful with children as well. If children are loud or messy they joke with them and do not get upset about spills. Always recommended by me. read more

Tried this place twice now while visiting. Food is passable, but the entire restaurant always reeks of bleach and ammonia. If you can get past the smell, it's (sadly) the best Mexican food in town. read more

This is the BEST Mexican Restaurant in the USA!!!! I go 3+ times a week for the last 20 years, and would recommend everyone to try it. I love everything about this place from the food to the service. read more

Love this place! Always fast and friendly service every time I go. Food is never a disappointment. And very affordable!

I've been eating here for years this place is why i love Mexican food to this day! Although Ive found some better food out there you will never have a bad experience here the servers are always amazingly friendly just give them a chance. read more

Best in Parkersburg !!! Love the fagita burrito and everything I have tried. The service is good and the salsa is better.

My favorite Mexican food in Parkersburg. We're on our way there for dinner at my 7 year old daughters request!