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    El Ranchito Taco Shop

    3.8 (329 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    EL RANCHITO TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carne asada plate
    Ray B.

    Have been coming here for over 18 years and the food is amazing! The service is good. The cleanliness is great as well. All their plates are great. Recommend the carne asada plate and #8.

    Flautas plate
    Gloria B.

    The food is so good and authentic I've had taquitos flautas and beef tacos! My favorite place so far in the Palm Springs Palm Desert La Quinta area service is friendly and the atmosphere friendly

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    Emmanuel T.

    We've been coming here for years & always enjoy the food! I love their Mexicano Burrito (carne asada burrito) but I decided to have a carne asada torta which was good but I honestly find the Pollo Asada torta a lot tastier since the chicken is very well seasoned! The service was good & friendly. The ambience is nice also have a good little salsa bar.

    Quesabirria
    Jenna A.

    Goodness gracious, El Ranchito Taco Shop officially has my heart! I am so mad with my family that they haven't taken me here sooner! The Quesabirria tacos were 10/10, exceeded all expectations, and were the best birria tacos I've had in forever! So much flavor and the perfect texture! Salsa bar was delicious to add a little more kick to my tacos & chips! Cannot wait to be in the area again soon to have Taco Shop again!!

    This was so good!  Beef taquitos and beef rolled taquitos is a must.

    Beef tacos and beef rolled taquitos! Service was quick to respond. Fresh carrots and jalapeños.

    Beef hard shell tacos, rice and beans

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    2 months ago

    The best tacos in La Quinta and great customer service. We're doing a review for the.

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    Great for a quick stop. Good service and ambiance. The whole family loved it. Best taquitos in town.

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    5 months ago

    Love this place! So clean and delicious. Very homey. I got the potato tacos and and a carne asada torta

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    2 months ago

    Always a go to spot for quick tacos and fries , taquitos are good too, cold Pepsi and salsa is delicious

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    Friendly service and great food. The restaurant is always cool and clean. The personnel always greets you with a smile.

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    3 months ago

    Best taco spot around!! Everyone is super nice. Love the rice and beans & salsa! The end

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    7 months ago

    Great place for fresh Mexican food. From the burritos to the tacos everything is bomb

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    El Ranchito Taco Shop - mexican - Updated September 2026

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