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El Ranchero

3.7 (55 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Jaimi D.

This little place is hiding behind Dairy Queen. There is more than plenty of parking. It is decorated like a typical Mexican restaurant, in America. The menu has a wide variety. Kids menu has a little but of everything. Tacos, quesadillas, grilled cheese, chicken strips. There is definitely something for everyone. They have good drink specials too. The food was delicious and the service was amazing! Everyone was friendly and our drinks were never empty.

Incredible carved and painted decor
Kay P.

The food was really good on a Sunday, late lunch. We had our go-to orders for when we are trying a new Mexican restaurant: Chile Rellenos for me and Mushroom Quesadilla for my husband. Lots was left from the large portions for lunch the next day. What was outstanding here was the incredible amount of carved, painted decoration. Every surface was covered! I know others have posted photos, but I'm posting some more anyhow. It's an explosion of color and details. Just... WOW!

Doug B.

I took the family to try the Mexican in Spencer. We thought it was good. The service was good and the restaurant was clean. The prices were average. The food is on the spicy side but had a good taste. We would eat here again.

Melinda M.

What a fun and festive place! We had delicious food and excellent service. Friendly staff! Chips and tasty salsa on the table as soon as we were seated. I had the carne asada and it was great, served on a sizzling platter. My husband and his cousin had shrimp quesadillas and steak and shrimp fajitas. Everything was delicious, hot and fresh. And the decor is something to see! If you don't want a meal, come to the colorful bar and have a beverage.

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13 years ago

Fresh ingredients and large servings. Tastes very good. Great value. Service is hit or miss but still worth going.

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10 years ago

Great food great service. Never had a problem when going everyone is nice. The best is the camarones abla diabla.

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12 years ago

Everything is great especially the nachos! If you have the time stop here and get a taste of south of the border style.

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8 years ago

We went to the el ranchero it was expensive plus my husband got sick after eating there it was terrible

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