Great chicken burrito! Red salsa was spicy but did not linger. Very authentic home made rice & black bean flavor. Classic west coast burrito. Stopped in late around 8:30pm. Awesome to see them open at that hour. So tired of fast food. Got exactly what I was looking for. Comfort food after a long day. Super clean dining area. Will definitely be back. Looking forward to trying them for breakfast. Love me some huevos ranchero's! read more

We stopped here for breakfast on a camping trip. The food is authentic Mexican, portions are very generous and the prices are very reasonable. The man who served us was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this place! read more

Fantastic service great ambiance great food very good i recommend going very friendly service and fast

My wife and I stopped in after a long week of camping and we weren't disappointed. The food was delicious. The staff was friendly as well. I will definitely stop by again when I drive through. read more

huge portions, friendly staff, extensive menu, and affordable prices, this is a great place if you're hungry. we ordered the: - california burrito: this had fries in it, and the chicken was pretty tender - machaca breakfast burrito: they gave so much hash brown, although they were a bit soggy. the burrito was also pretty wet because of the sauce and cheese on top, but the filling was nice read more

El Ranchito - california burrito - Mexican Near Me - Bishop, California

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I'd really like to like this place. Food was okay and did not match the price. It is overpriced for what it is. What I don't get is that they charge you a credit card fee right away, assuming you'll pay by card, and on top of that there's a 3% charge for using a credit card. I don't get it. The server got my order wrong and gave me an attitude when I mentioned and asked for the correct order. She was so intense. She also overcharged me by putting a tip on my card when the total tip went to my partner's card. Getting double tipped. Now I have to be bothered to dispute this. Overall I did not enjoy it and sadly I won't comeback. All I want was a simple, comfort Mexican meal. Turns out to be so much trouble. read more

While traveling to and from June Lake, El Ranchito is always a wonderful stop. The food is simply excellent! I'm the only gringo in a Hispanic family, all are in to cooking, Ranchito is still superior. The menudo, shrimp, chilaquiles are truly beautifully prepared. The family run restaurant is a Don't Miss! read more

Very bad experience! Menu is not labeled properly so people with food allergies cannot navigate safely. My server, or the owner, I dont know, tried gas-lighting me, saying it was my fault that I didn't tell him. He also said if i let him know before the end of my meal, he would've fixed it, but he NEVER CHECKED ON US UNTIL THE END OF THE MEAL!!!!! do not waste your money on horrible service and risk of being poisoned read more

Genuinely one of the worst burritos I've ever had. California burrito beef was unseasoned, may have just been boiled. Cheese was barely there. Portion was small, which is very unusual for a burrito. Also - QUITE EXPENSIVE. $27 for burrito + fountain drink ($4). Avocado was extra $3. $2 mystery charge on the bill too, which I'd only noticed after I'd paid. Credit card surcharge was extra 3%. Waitress was friendly, and she did bring out 3 salsas, but overall a disappointing experience. read more

Got in 15 min before closing after a long drive, the staff were nothing but kind and did not rush us at all. Good food, good vibe

Just dropped in for a quick snack taco...al pastor. Quickly made, super tasty. I asked for the hot sauce it was HOT! With amazing flavor to match! Definitely coming back with an appetite read more

Very good Mexican Restaurant. Grabbed a bite on way to Tahoe and made sure to do the same on the return trip. Highly recommended.

The foods good. The menu has a lot of traditional American food, both breakfast and lunch. The service is okay and the staff is nice. It's not mind blowing great, but it's pretty decent for the area. The hot sauce is really good so you Should experience all 3 options read more

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Sometimes I require a breakfast burrito. This adorable mexi-diner is small-town and tasty. There is something very wholesome about the under-the-sea decor that is cheesy in just the right way. Service is fast, super polite, and to food is great. The coffee wasn't bad either. Definitely happy that I stopped in.. read more

El Ranchito - Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Bishop, California

I really wanted seafood and we were on our way to charge our Tesla. This place was a 3 min walk from the charging station. Their menu is very extensive with a lot of variety Mexican food. My husband ordered the carnitas plate. I had the Campechana. It was really good. They had agua frescas freshly made with real fruit. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Mireya for being an amazing server. read more

We were at the library and saw this restaurant from across the way. Came here for the molcajete. We had one a while ago and we are on the search for another one that is just as good. The service was great. Our server was so nice and helpful. Everyone said try all the salsas. They were ok. I thought they would be a bit fresher. I would like to try them when they are just made so I can see how good they are. The molcajete was good and filling. I would try this place again. read more

Overall, a decent option for Mexican food in Bishop. There was no wait for seating, the service was decent, and the food came quickly. Chips & salsa are complementary, the hot salsa had a small kick but was not very flavorful. I ordered the taquito plate, which was a hearty portion and I enjoyed it. The rice and refried beans were flavorful, and the taquitos were satisfyingly crunchy. I think the shredded beef could have been more tender, but overall it was good. I would like to come back to try another meal! read more

El Ranchito - Shredded Beef Taquito Plate - Mexican Near Me - Bishop, California

This restaurant was absolutely disgusting. I seriously cannot comprehend how anyone would give this a good rating. On our way to Lake Tahoe, we were starving and decided to make a pit stop at this place to eat. BAD IDEA! Firstly, the restaurant was filthy. The tables were dirty and there were crumbs everywhere. The floor looked as though it hadn't been washed in days; there were also a TON of health code violations. Secondly, the staff was extremely rude. No one that we encountered was personable. If you asked for something, it was like you were inconveniencing them. Thirdly, the food was beyond repulsive. Nothing was fresh and I know this because we had a clear view of the kitchen and the cooking staff. From what I could see, there was pre-made food (fajitas, tamales, taquitos) and every single dish would be reheated. The microwaves were used in over-drive. Lastly, we had to ask for our check several times. After waiting for 15 minutes for the check, I finally approached the man running the place. He basically ignored me and shooed his hand at me. He was EXTREMELY rude. Bottom line, the environment and food were disgusting. Save your time and money. read more

Came on a Sunday for lunch with a group of friends. The service here is amazing - our server started us off with chips and 6 types of delicious salsa! They had mild, medium, green, avocado, and spicy chipotle salsas to satisfy a range of patrons and their spiciness levels. Our server kept refilling the chips and was super sweet and attentive throughout the entire meal. I ordered the Big Tostada that came loaded with rice, re-fried beans, asada, lettuce, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream. I was only able to finish half as the portion sizes here are huge! Would definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area. read more

El Ranchito - Mexican Near Me - Bishop, California

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California to Nevada I have a 7 hour drive... looking for some good food on our way home 2 hours left to set the mood. I walked in with my family of 3 and it took forever for the waitress to come see us because we were ordering to go (we asked her if they do takeout when we walked in). I was ordering and she kept stopping me & telling me "she will get that soon" & kept trying to walk away. I kept having to tell her to wait as I wasn't done ordering for my family. The food could have been way better. All I wanted was a bean, cheese & rice burrito... I got a burrito with 95% cheese, 5% if that of beans and no rice (we got charged for the rice inside the burrito that wasn't there). I also ordered a chicken quesadilla for my son & it only came with cheese. The ambiance was unsettling. Waitress kept going on her phone and trying to call someone. All in all, my family did not have a good experience which is unfortunate because they have amazing reviews - which is how I determine where to eat. read more

Will never return to this place. Service was OK at best, chips and salsa were OK, the food though is what got me. Had a burrito, seemed alright and then about two hours later I felt horrible. Something was wrong with the food. Horrible way to end my vacation. read more

This was a great pit stop on the 395 for some lunch. We arrived around noon on a Friday. It wasn't busy at all. You take whatever seat you like when you arrive. Chips and salsa are extra. The waitress were not the most professional. They didn't know how to speak to customers or check on them. That would've been my only gripe. However, the food was amazing. I ordered a two cheese enchilada plate with refried beans and rice. My friend ordered a wet bean n cheese burrito. I have to say the beans were the absolute best. Tasted homemade and were so darn good. Like your grandma's homemade comida. The green sauce on the enchiladas was also tasty. Not too spicy either. I just wish the cheese was a bit more melted. The bean n cheese burrito was colossal. Could totally share that if two aren't starving. Would definitely stop here again for some beans! read more

Stopped here on our way up to Mammoth. My son HAD to have a cheeseburger and we found this walking by. In we went, service was quick and we immediately got a basket of chips and salsa. Both entrees we got were piping hot and delicious. My son had his kids cheeseburger and fries. Fries were perfect and the burger juice and yummy. We definitely will return if we ever need a pit stop next trip. read more

The El Borracho burrito is 100!! Superba!! Tilapia Tacos also good. Good beer selection. Wonder staff. Fresh and hot food. Salsas are not bueno!!!! read more

With the look of a diner crossed with a palapa on the beach, El Ranchito puts out good, if not great, Mexican fare. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu at El Ranchito has American and Mexican selections for any time of day. From hamburgers with fries and breakfast burritos to three-egg omelettes and the usual selection of tacos and burritos, there is something for everyone. Piled high with moist roast chicken, onions, finely chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro, the tacos Mexicanos ($14.50) are served with Mireya's rice and either Mayacoba (refried) or black beans. While the black beans were a little too al dente, the combination plate was very good. With a copious amount of either octopus or shrimp, the seafood cockteil (small: $14, large: $18) is chocked full of diced tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro and avocado and bathed in a rich, spicy tomato broth. Refreshing, spicy and filling at the same time. The small is sufficient for one person, while the large could easily serve as an appetizer for two. Staff was friendly and efficient, as was the kitchen: diners' needs were met promptly, and the food came out rapidamente. Pro tip: El Ranchito has five different salsas, all made in-house: tomatillo verde (packs a little kick), chile de arbol, aguacate (avocado-based, creamy and mild), salsa ranchera (medium spicy), salsa roja (mild) and chipotle. If they are not proffered, be sure to ask for them. Good, honest and well-priced, El Ranchito is worth a try if you are in Bishop and have a craving for a Mexican food. read more

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Stopped by this place before heading home. It looked really empty but the sign said open. We parked in back and walked through the door. It felt strange walking through the office area, storage and kitchen but the cooks waived us through to the tables. We started with some chips and salsa. The various salsas were amazing. Try the chipotle and the creamy green salsa. Yum! I was torn between the Huevos rancheros and the Chile Colorado omelette but I chose the rancheros with beans as my side. It was good but I'm still wondering how there chile Colorado was. Hubby got the chorizo and egg plate with half hashbrowns, half beans as his side. Also good. It was super cheap! $13 each! Great service, friendly staff, not busy. Try it if you are driving through Bishop. read more

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Service wasn't too bad.However , the food was horrible The rice was old and you can tell the meat wasn't fresh either as it had a gamey flavor. Never coming back here again read more

Chips & salsa were delicious! Food was okay. Torta bread was hard, carnitas was dry. Nothing bad, nothing great. Staff was nice & it was a clean restaurant. read more

El Ranchito - Enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Bishop, California

Average at best. If you enter from the back parking lot, you have to walk through the kitchen. When I entered, I would never have known that, luckily one of the staff members waved me through. When I entered the dining room, I didn't really know what to do. I asked if I wait or seat myself and then the waitress told me to not just sit anywhere so I walked to the front door to wait. I waited there for about 5 minutes before (presumably) the manager waved at me from the back of the dining room and he had the mannerism that said "what???" so I asked if I am supposed to sit anywhere and he said "yes" as if I should have known. So I sat myself and he came up to me in a huff and took my drink order. I ordered a California Burrito when he brought my water and he said "ok" but acted annoyed, as if his staff weren't doing their jobs. My order came out pretty quickly and the food was meh. It wasn't bad but didn't have a lot of flavor. I may eat there again if it's the only thing open. read more

The service was very slow and the food was not good. There was two waistresses and one waiter. The waiter had an attitude and was very rude to us, answering our questions in a very sarcastic way. He was just in a bad mood and did not provide a great service. Do not recommend coming here at all. read more

Yikes. I hate writing any review less than four but this place has some room to grow.It was one of the only places open on a Sunday, and I would go here again only if desperate. Upon entering, I noticed a ton of dirty dishes and tables. They are definitely understaffed and it shows. We did get a "thanks for waiting" from the server once and that was nice. The service took forever and they never received my soda. The food and drinks were not cheap. They charge for second chips and salsa. It was nice to get one free but it was not very tasty. My shrimp salad was described as "over greens" which usually means something other than shredded iceberg but in this case it did not. It was expensive and lackluster. This place is like meat and cheese quesadillas for like $10 (my partner got this). They took so long to bring the check that we had to walk up and ask for it. We were ignored and then given it with no comment or even a second glance- felt like we were annoying whne we had waited like 20 minutes. Not review related but can we talk about the decor?! WHY is it ocean themed with no seafood or ocean in sight? Please someone explain! read more

El Ranchito - Why is this Mexican restaurant in the mountains ocean themed?! Please someone tell me. - Mexican Near Me - Bishop, California

In the area on business & decided to stop in! It's a very quaint place, a little beat up. However, I think the town is just old as well as all of the buildings. The food was good, I've never ordered a Chile Relleno before so I have nothing to compare it to. My husband attempted to order carne asada fries but the owner had never heard of them before so it was a bit odd trying to explain it's only meat and cheese with nothing else. They have a counter where they fresh squeeze oranges for juice and I thought that was a nice touch. Overall, it was good but I probably wouldn't return. Thanks for the experience though! read more

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Taly took great care of us, the service was excellent. It's so helpful that they mark the vegan options. Two types of vegan beans and even white rice to make a veggie burrito. The non-vegan in my group enjoyed their chicken enchiladas. The green sauce and starting salsa is a 10/10. read more

Camarones al mojo de ajo just the way I like them! Great service! They go the extra mile to assist.

The food was delicious and the service was top notch. So many different items to chose from and everyone enjoyed their meal. We celebrated our son's birthday on our way home from Mammoth and the staff sang happy birthday to him and we had flan that was also VERY delicious. Stop here to eat to and from Mammoth! read more

Good tasting food. salsa is very authentic. They were not able to use the Yelp check-in coupon and had some 1$ fees not sure. Had taco salad chicken. read more

When it comes to housing, California is: overpriced, overrated, and well, all used up. When it comes to Mexican food, well, it's the complete opposite. Quality is great, portions are generous, prices are affordable. You can get a side of serranos (Capsicum annuum) that are gringo-blastin' hot. I have a...uh..."hot tooth", and I was mighty impressed by the roasted serranos here. My whole face was sweating. I have not felt like that since I met my high school girlfriend's religious, conservative father. I got "carne asada" which was pretty much flank steak, refried beans, and scrambled eggs served with a side of tortillas and three canisters of house-made salsas. (red, orange, and green) I don't know how authentic this place is because I grew up in #FL, it's very good though, and definitely isn't Tex-Mex where the only house-made salsa is canned chunky tomatoes with a hint of cumin. read more

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Service is great. Food, well: Sort of just okay. I tried hard to love it. The salsa and chips are nothing special, first of all. Then I got a very very dry chimichanga deepfried tortilla around meat only. No cheese, nothing else. No sauce. The (cold) sauces that were offered to put on top (that were brought out) were awful. I'm sorry, they were! I gagged most of that dry sucker down cause I was starving, but I was pissed off. When I left almost &20 poorer, I was really upset. Never again. read more

Stumbled upon this place looking for a Mexican breakfast. Parked in a lot behind the business. I saw a sign that said the restaurant was open and entrance. Upon opening the rear door I immediately thought I was walking into the kitchen which I was. I saw an employee and asked if I came in the wrong door and he pointed us towards the front. Either way we made a trip through the kitchen. After perusing the menu I noticed that some of the typical Mexican breakfast items were listed Huevos Ranchero, Machaca, and menudo on the weekends. The descriptions of the items threw me off a bit as they seemed like variations of what I know as the typical items. Either way I ordered Chorizo and eggs with the country potatoes. It arrived and I could smell the fresh Serrano peppers that was sauteed into the mixture. It provide the nice sweet heat level along with great flavor. The chorizo was perfect and not a bit greasy. The country potato were slightly undercooked and hard but still great with the diced onions and bell peppers accompanying the mixture. My wife had the chile verde omelet which is her to-go to item. The chile verde was more of a shredded pork with green chile verde sauce. The overall taste was decent with a slight hint of sweetness. No spiciness or heat which I would have loved to experience. She asked for whole beans rather than refried beans as her side. The whole beans were a lighter almost white bean. Same flavor profile as pinto beans but much lighter in flavor. The waitress provided us with 4 different salsa served in syrup style decanters. I found the best salsa was red chilis with a decent amount of heat but a great flavor profile. The second red salsa was a "smokey" charred pepper flavor. The green salsa was a jalapeno based flavor with a little heat. The last salsa was a avocado crema style salsa. All salsa were good and all levels of heat. Overall a decent breakfast fo a a reasonable price. read more

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I have to be honest this place is hit or miss the best chili verde and Colorado salsa is a hit the other night was a hit but the service was a miss we have been coming here for many years and we wish some of the old servers were still working there but the owners are pretty good and they definitely have their regulars as most places so if you try them on a busy night and you're not satisfied maybe try them again during the week over all I pick El Ranchito 9times out of ten. read more