We absolutely love coming here. Margaritas are consistently amazing. Molcajete is our usual go to. Alambres plate is also good! The girls bartending do a spectacular job. They are always on top of it. Dinning service is also on point. Great customer service, clean restaurant and good food. read more

El Rancho Grande - Margaritas are always amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

We really wanted to like this place! It's just your basic Mexican restaurant with all the staples, but it missed the mark when it came to the food. Service was decent but was very slow - for two adults and two kids, it took about 1hr30minutes to order, receive food, and pay. The food wasn't very good, but wasn't bad either. We've eaten here a couple of times and each experience has been the same. read more

It was actually about 2 or 3 months ago when my wife & I decided to try this place for dinner. We pass it pretty regularly and have seen the lot fairly busy during the lunch hours, so we decided to give it a try. We were actually there between the lunch & dinner push, so we were seated pretty quickly. We ended up having to wait almost 20 min. to order our drinks, we figured they were regrouping after lunch, so we gave them some leeway on the wait. We ordered 2 of there top of the line margaritas which took about 15-20 min to make it to the table, at first taste, we knew immediately the drink was not what we ordered. It was made with the rack tequila and cheap mixers... so we sent them back for a remake and ordered our dinners. Well, the dinners came out before the drinks, unfortunately, the dinners were both cold (of course they were supposed to be hot) and tasted like it was leftovers from the lunch line. We expected to see someone with our drink replacements any min... almost 10 min later, we flagged someone down about the poor quality of the meal which we both felt was completely inedible, while the waitress was listening to us about our food, the drinks arrived... we both took a sip and it was the same poor, weak mix. We had had enough, almost an hour into the deal, we told them they can keep the drinks and whatever that was they called food, we were done. I put a few dollars down for the waitress since I know the food & drink are outside of her control, and gave her the benefit of the doubt on the poor service, and we got up and left. I have a problem with any restaurant that does not keep the food at the correct temperatures, both holding & serving temps. While I know restaurants can have an "off" day due to staffing issue, this place failed on all counts, service, food quality & taste and the bar. In our opinion, there was no redeeming qualities here. There is definitely no shortage of Mexican restaurants in Clarksville, in fact there are far too many, mostly poor attempts at something resembling Mexican food to give a second shot. Good luck if you choose to try them, but we will not be back. read more

Took my son here for his birthday and the food was very good that's not why I'm giving them a bad rating. The waiter brought the bill and I looked at him, gave him my debt card he brings it back for me to sign the receipt and I noticed he put him own tip in. I haven't seen a place YET I'd leave a $12 tip. Well needless to say he didn't get left one on the table either. Bank did catch it and corrected it. But that's not the point these places need to stop putting their own tip on the payment. No we won't be going back cause this wasn't the first time and people like that are going to get them shut down real quick. read more

You won't be disappointed. This place has some great dishes to choose from, their QuesoBirria are on point, loaded with meat, service is always great, staff is friendly. The ambience is always appealing. read more

Found a big piece of bone in my tamale. Did not comp my meal, just gave me another tamale and charged me an extra 50 cents for my to-go order. read more

El Rancho Grande - Bone - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

My wife and I ate here a couple hours before close and the place was half empty. We were seated and ordered chicken, cheese and rice and a small bowl of queso. Well, it came out quickly, but when my wife asked for some tortillas, instead of getting them, the server said, "They don't come with that". Excuse me? In the 6 years my wife and I have been together, we have eaten at around 45-50 different Mexican restaurants. NEVER has a restaurant refused to bring tortillas. Never. The food itself was mediocre at best, but the restaurant must be losing money and in dire straits if 3 tortillas in foil will break them. They should be AUTOMATICALLY available. If someone asks for them, BRING THEM AND MOVE ON. They are TORTILLAS, NOT A 5th OF CABO WABO TEQUILA. We won't be back. We will go to the more kind and customer friendly Mexican restaurants. read more

Great service and atmosphere. Staff is very friendly. Good portion of food for the price

Wasn't horrible. Wasnt mind blowing either. Not for me though. The complimentary salsa had very little flavor or spice so I asked my waitress if there was something I could ADD to it so I could get some heat. She said they have bottled sauce or House sauce. So I said house sauce- had no idea she would up charge me and bring me an entire bowl of tomatillo salsa that all I used of it was maybe a 1/4 tsp to mix into the salsa I was eating. On the menu it states that extra cheese sauce for the chuy is an extra charge of $1.75. Fine. However I didn't expect my extra purchase would be a tiny 2ounce cup I sort of like expected the small bowl like the salsa was served in. Food tasted good, I'm just not into charging me for very little and for things I didn't ask for read more

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The food is good,, but why is the service so slow here?? Every time I come here it's always 20mins before anyone even comes to your table.. Good food but the service is slow. read more

The most amazing place for food and drinks! My husband and I have been going here almost weekly. We have tried their tacos, margs, molcajete, and most of their appetizers. The service is always prompt and nice. If you ever like to branch out you can also ask the staff for recommendations. My husband also loved it for the sports games always playing on the tvs. read more

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While visiting my daughter in Clarksville we decided to try take out from El Rancho Grande. The food was ready by the time we arrived and was very good. I had the California burrito with steak and it was one of the best I've had. The steak was cooked well and the cheese sauce over the burrito added just the right finishing touch. My wife had one of the taco dinners with grilled chicken and steak tacos. She enjoyed her enough that I did not get a bite. While we did not eat in the restaurant, I enjoyed the decor and the entire vibe of the restaurant while we were waiting. I should mention that when I ordered, I got my wife's were wrong. The staff was very nice and fixed my mistake with no complaints. Great customer service. The only disappointment was the salsa. It was sweet and not spicy at all. I wonder if they have a House salsa that would have a little more pepper in it? Overall, we had a great experience and I look forward to going back. read more

Food is decent but the service could be a little better. Things do tend to get busy; once we got our food we really didn't see the server for a while and had to flag them down to get the bill. But overall pretty solid. read more

Food and service was awesome. Food arrived quickly, and was delicious. Chips and salsa are addicting. Highly recommend.

Great service and food. It could have been hotter. Wish they served black bean, not just refried.

We eat here at least twice a month, the food is always on point. The fajitas are a favorite in our group while I also love the California Burrito. The queso is always delicious. We have always had great service (wait staff are friendly and the food comes quick). read more

Amazing food, excellent service, great drinks. The vibe of the restaurant is great and upbeat and you can't beat their happy hour specials.

My favorite Russelville restaurant. So far everything we've ordered has been great!. Across the street from Walmart in Russellville. read more

El Rancho Grande - Shrimp Cocktail,mmmmmm - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

This place is always so good. Got to try their special and it was delicious! Hope it stays around for a while. read more

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The food was a very good average and it came really fast after we ordered our fajitas. You can get corn tortillas but didn't see it on the menu. The pineapple margarita on the rocks was not very good. Some hot sauce may have made things better for me but our waiter never returned until we were over 2/3 finished. No need to ask for anything by then. Also one napkin doesn't go too far. The music was good and the place was busy but not crowded. Very much a family oriented place. read more

Probably the best Mexican in Clarksville! Their lunch portions are still generous, the drinks tasty, and their service was great too. We cozied up to the bar and watched some football. Good atmosphere! read more

El Rancho Grande - Margs - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

I'm giving two stars because my husband thought his fajitas were okay. But, my pick three create combo was terrible!! They broke the crispy taco, but instead of remaking it they just shoved the broken one inside a second shell. Which was just too much shell and so lazy. I just ended up taking the broken one out and gently eating it. But, how lazy that you can't remake a single hard shell taco?!? The "authentic tamale" was perhaps the worst tamale I've ever eaten! It tasted old and had been obviously microwaved from frozen as it was so oily and the ends were over cooked. The most disappointing was the chalupa! Which came on flat bread like pita flatbread and is not in anyway representative of a Chalupa, it was gargantuan. It took up the entire small plate because it is the standard uniform pita bread size and disgusting. It was a pita bread taco is what they brought me, a thick, pita bread taco. The synopsis of this rant is to say their food is horrible, deplorable, definite lazy intent, and shortcuts. read more

Serviceable Mexican restaurant. I ordered mini chimichanga plate with 4 different meats. Chimichangas were decent, but no rice or beans, just some lettuce in the middle. Chips were ok, but salsa had very little flavor. It worked great for my 6 yo son that hates any spiciness or onion flavor. He said it was spaghetti sauce LOL. Service was adequate but not friendly or personable in the least. When I asked for another drink, the server acted almost irritated. Not really bad, but much better choices available in Clarksville not far away. read more

Great Mexican food and the spinach enchilada is amazing! I passed on the meat, but the vegetarian menu is still quite satisfying! They are not only serving broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower (common in the South). I first picked up a delivery order here for a service. The atmosphere is electric. They have a bar and the staff is responsive! Eat in or out, meat or none, friends or solo...you just can't lose here! read more

Love their California burrito smothered in delicious cheese sauce. They have great margaritas too and I've had really good service every time I've been there. My only complaint is I can't always get through on the phone for takeout orders, kinda wish they had an online order. Very clean tho and service is courteous. read more

Yesterday we did a lunch n learn for a group of our doctors in Clarksville and used El Rancho Grande to cater the event. Everyone loved the food and the service was great. There was plenty of food provided for the number of doctors and nurses and plenty left over. We received rave reviews regarding the quality and taste. read more

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Another Mexican restaurant to add to the growing number of Mexican restaurants in Clarksville. This restaurant just recently opened up and nothing in the menu or the food makes it stand out. I wouldn't be surprised if the owners own another Mexican restaurant in town - cause this food taste similar to a few down the street. Unfortunately, they have no drink specials or 'specialty' food items. So if you're looking for that $2.00 margarita, you won't find it here. The only thing that was memorable was actually our waiter Valentin. His service as well as his communications skills was on point. I would notice that he would sit and roll silverware, yet he would constantly peek back at the kitchen to make sure he grabbed our food as soon as it was up. I think the best thing they have going for them right now, is that there are no restaurants on that side of town. Overall - the place is new - I'd probably give them a few months to work out a few things to make them stand out. But, until they do, they are just another Mexican restaurant. read more

El Rancho Grande - Statue in front of the Building - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

This is my usual go to spot for enchiladas or burritos. One of the few spots around Clarksville where not all of the burritos on their menu come drenched in cheese sauce! Enchiladas Poblanas as well as their cocktail de camarón are on point. Expect the place to be packed on the weekends and wait at least 10-15min for a table. Inside will be loud and packed when busy. Def a bit on the pricier side compared to your regular taquerias. Nonetheless def worth the visit for lunch or dinner! read more

Stopped in for a few drinks and a bite to eat! Great place for Mexican! We sat at the bar and Ali waited on us! We asked for recommendations and she was happy to help! After further discussion with her I ordered the rice bowl with beef tips! It was absolutely delicious and hit the spot! My husband ordered ground beef burrito and really enjoyed it! My husband also had a margarita and I had a homemade Michelada which absolutely hit the soot! We are so glad we sat at the bar! Ali was very pleasant, extremely helpful and just a pure pleasure to talk to! Hopefully, we will be back before we leave town!!! Btw, if you like a Michelada you have to have one of theirs! read more

My wife accidentally left her ring on the bathroom counter while washing her hands. When she realized it, the "cleaners" took the ring. When confronted they said they didn't speak English. I had to drive my wife home and come back separately and raise some Caine. Eventually, the ring was found on the women's bathroom counter top , which we already searched. Ridiculous how much effort it took to get that ring back. read more

If you come here for the guacamole casero only, it'll be a win. The margaritas and steak quesadilla were also great. I also liked that they gave us our own salsas. We usually battle over who gets the most and this was the first time it was resolved. The salsa is a super fresh, light cilantro and onion taste; you'll want your own too. Three jumbo margs (including one to-go), guacamole and steak quesadilla were $40. read more

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Our favorite place in Clarksville to eat!! We LOVE the food and the staff! They are friendly and the service is always great! It is always clean and we have never had any issue getting in without too long of a wait even with a larger party (6-8). read more

Food, drinks, and service were outstanding! Our server, Ellie was excellent! We had a party of 8 and she was quick, friendly, and patient while she met all of our needs with a smile. We will definitely be back. read more

El Rancho Grande - Queso Birria - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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We stopped in here very last minute and really not wanting Mexican...however, we sat at the bar and Kristin waited on us. Not many people work as hard as she does while juggling the bar, phone, and orders on her own. She made it look seamless. The jalepeno poppers were so unique and amazing!! We also had a chimichanga and fajitas .. everything was amazing. Highly recommend!!! read more

El Rancho Grande - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

We come to this restaurant at least 2 times a year. First of all they seem to always have seating. The food was good and they had Calafornia burritos The burritos are good just too much for one person. I gave my burrito to Xavier I had eaten enough read more

As a native Californian and my wife as a native Arizonan, we highly doubted that Clarkville had good Mexican food. Until tonight! This place is great. The food was delicious! The margaritas were on point. We always order fajitas to see how a Mexican food restaurant is, and they were such a pleasant surprise! The salsa is good, chips were a bit stale but still enjoyable. And the cheesecake chimichanga for desert was the perfect way to finish our date... This place is the real deal! The fact that there is good Mexican food in CLARKSVILLE made my day read more

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I love this place..Chipotle Chicken Pasta.. this place never disappoints on service, Friendly staff or delicious food that's served hot and on time read more

The newest Mexican restaurant addition to clarksville! It has not disappointed. They have happy hours every day from 4-7pm. They have killer salsa. A great atmosphere with sports on most every day. The bar is cool. The owners* managers and servers are really nice with great customer service. The food comes out quick and it's amazing ! The best thing on the menu for me is the stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cheese and a chipotle ranch dipping sauce ! Holy mother of pearl they are good! One of my favorite dishes not just in clarksville but in the nashville and surrounding areas. The fajitas you can't go wrong with. The steak - cheese and rice is awesome too ! But darn tootin- the chipotle chicken pasta !! It'll knock ur socks off ! They have a great kids menu also for $5.99 that comes with a drink. I'm still exploring the menu since it's new but haven't had anything I didnt love yet read more

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The menu on their website is accurate to date, prices have changed a bit. I have attached pictures of their drink menu since it is not posted on their site. They have happy hour from 4-7pm with $2 off the house margarita, and a drink special of the day. They offer to-go margaritas with a to-go order, one per order. Being it our first visit to this restaurant, our waiter, Gabriel, gave great suggestions. My Husband ordered the Chimichanga and I ordered the Fajitas Jalisco. We were blown away by both orders. Each dish came with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce. Of course, chips and salsa were complimentary. The chips were fresh to order and warm. The salsa was a perfect blend of tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and cilantro. My husband upgraded and got a steak chimichanga which was served to perfection. He literally ate his entire meal and is now suffering from "full belly syndrome". I ordered the Fajitas Jalisco, which comes with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, onion, and red and green bell peppers. This dish came with 3 flour tortillas, which I kicked myself for not making sure it was corn tortillas, but not a major loss. The flavors of the seasoned meat and veggies sizzling on the pan were amazing! The ambiance of the restaurant was amazing. They have ample seating but it doesn't make you feel like you are on display. I felt very private and secluded in our booth, there are walls set up to make areas less invasive. The decor was authentic and inviting. They even have a bar with seating for those who prefer. The entire establishment was extremely clean, including the restrooms. Our waiter, Gabriel, was extremely attentive. Repeatedly checking on us, but not over stepping his duties. The food and drinks came in a timely manner, there was not much wait time. We were staying at the Baymont By Windham Hotel next door and we were able to walk to the restaurant. Our travel home to Chicago, Illinois from Okaloosa Island, Florida was topped off by this amazing restaurant. We both agreed, this will be our go to spot every year on the way home! The prices were amazing! 12 oz House Margarita was $3.99 during Happy Hour. Chimichanga was $11.49 and the Fajitas Jalisco was 16.99. Total bill for the two dinners and 6 drinks, plus taxes, was $58.49! Highly recommend, we are making this a must on our yearly travels! read more

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Perfect for lunch. Great portion sizes and an empty restaurant. It smelled like it was mopped with dirty mop water, but once your nose becomes accustomed to it you're golden. I was nervous about the food after the smell but food was good and the waiter was prompt and polite. read more

El Rancho Grande - Steak fajitas lunch portion - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee