So after 7 months of living in Castro Valley, I finally made time to give this place a try. Ive been told by a lot of folks that the food here is delicious and judging from the line I saw when I came in, it looks to be the case. Note, this is more of a review of the taqueria attached to the market and not the market itself, though it looked like it had all the essentials. Meat wise, it's definitely missing my favorites but in this case, it's actually a good thing because it means I'll order things I dont normally order as much. I went with a chivo (goat meat) taco and a super carne asada (grilled steak) burrito. I also picked up a bag of chicharron con carne (pork cracklings with meat) and a side of refried beans. They lady that took care of me was super nice. I love places like this because it gives me a chance to practice my Spanish. What's so awesome about this place is that they are grilling the meats right in front of you, which makes me want to order everything. I took everything home to the family they all loved it. The steak was super juicy and it might be one of the better carne asada I had. Everything tasted super fresh. The chivo taco was very moist and delicious as well. As for the chicharrons, it's chicharrons, it's almost always going to be good and the beans, were delicious as well, wish I ordered some arroz on the side to go with it. I bought the pre-packaged chicharrons by the checkout but if you want yours a little warmer, you can buy at at the meat department in the back of the store. All in all, Im definitely coming back and looking forward to trying their other meat options like al pastor and barbacoa. Given how small their work space is and how busy they might be, be prepared to give some extra time, especially if you are like me and bringing the food back home. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Taco de Chivo, Side of Refried Beans, Super Burrito de Carne Asada, and Chicharron Con Carne (Pork Crackling w/meat) - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I used to live in the East Bay about 10 years ago and would always hit up this location for their cheese fries and agua fresca. The location has been consistent in delivering great food--I always get either their carnitas cheese fries or their barbacoa cheese fries with a bit of consommé (broth) added to it. Their cucumber limon agua fresca always hits, and I recommend their sandia fresca when it's available. Over the years, it's been a place where I have positive memories, as it carried my wife and me through tough days back in college. This was, and still is, a great and affordable meal that acts as both lunch and dinner due to how generous the portion is. The only caveat I have since trying the location after a few years of not stopping by is that they changed their French fries. I think right now they cut potatoes and deep-fry them, versus what it was before, where they were more "restaurant style" fries. The texture is slightly different; however, the flavor has been consistent and still tastes like what it was 10 years ago. A true hole in the wall--the only issue is parking can be quite hard to find, lol! Service is fast if you make it before peak lunch or dinner hours, haha! Love this place. read more

Great selection of produce and Meats! Their taqueria is AWESOME! Food are made fresh! Just found out that on Wednesday are $1.95 after paying $25 for a JR. Burrito and a Super Quesadilla. Now I know that they are only $1.95 on Wednesdays I will be bringing my kids here often rather than Taco Bell or burgers on their half day of school. Service is fast. Place is packed during lunch time but they get the job done. Not alot seating area. Also parking is difficult on certain time so plan ahead. There is also parking in the back! read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Taqueria area! - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I ordered a super burrito which was very juicy and tasty. Staff there were friendly. The restaurant is inside the supermarket. read more

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2 words = SHRIMP BURRITO One of my favorite spots for fajita style shrimp burritos. All those grills veggies with shrimp stuffed into a burrito... is one heavenly bite! It's my go-to when I come here. I also love their aqua fresca's = pineapple, cucumber, horchata Lines are always long and parking can be scarce because its so small. Doesn't stop me from patroning this store! YUM read more

I was already a fan but they stepped it up so I have to give them the extra star! Not only do they have freshly customized juices. They now have a deli section with extra home salads etc. I love the beet, pineapple, ginger and orange juice. Made on the spot! read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Fresh juicing! - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This grocery store has the best tasting chunky guacamole and other salsa's at their meat department. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Guacamole - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Yesterday i had a really bad experience here,while i was eating i heard the cashier insulting a female cook calling her out her name this is not professional from the cashier.The cook is always a good person when it comes to serving customers she always makes sure our food is always the best and have a great experience for us.YOU NEED BETTER CASHIERS THAT KNOW HOW TO TALK TO THERE CO WORKERS. read more

First and foremost, the ambience is nice. I love the music the vibe and then once you go in the food, I love the new changes. The rice is great no more veggies in the rice. Well, I didn't see any in there. I have the chicken tamale meal with the rice and beans with everything guacamole pico de gallo sour cream salsa Verde gotta love it the service cool yesterday wasn't too crowded. It was busy because there was a parade going on in Castro Valley Cowboys getting out there getting in motion, but I'll definitely recommend you go try El Rancho Supermercado. They have a variety of different fresh juices during the day probably in the morning you gotta catch them for the juices Horchata and Fresca They also do Catering as well and they have a great meat selection at their meat counter with different salsa, ceviche, etc. so go and check them out. Y'all got a roll and I had leftovers to finish b4 the Mothers Day dinner read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Chicken Tamales with rice and beans fully loaded guacamole pico de gallo sour cream with salsa verde it's about to go down - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We ordered Catering Package #1 for $159.00 We were a little concerned when we received our order and it all fit in 2 paper bags. As we unpacked we were happy to see how well packaged everything was. We ordered this for a work potluck. This was a good amount for 10-12 people. Here's our review: Carne Asada - dry but flavorful Carnitas - excellent, favorite Pollo Asado - dry, needed all the toppings Black beans - good, full tray Rice - good, full tray Definitely needed more pico de gallo, guac, limes, radishes, onions. (These were not enough for 10 people who wanted to dress up their tacos) We also ordered: Churros Box (dozen) $24.99 I cut them in 3 pieces. These were a hit. Plain cheese quesadillas (dozen) $28.99 - Good size and perfect for the people who don't eat meat. They added the beans and rice to it. At the bottom of the catering package, it says it came with serving utensils. We appreciated the 2 large serving spoons, but we needed at least 2 more. They did include utensil packets and 10 large to-go containers We also got packaged fruit bowls - mango and cucumber. Both came with packets of Tahine - EXCELLENT! We will be ordering from them again. People really enjoyed the food. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Catering Package #1 $159 for up to 10 people - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Called in an order for a breakfast burrito but unfortunately they hadn't started it when we arrived 15 minutes later. Once it was sorted out they made the burrito very quickly! We went with the chorizo breakfast burrito. The employees asked if we wanted potatoes and we said yes, but there weren't any potatoes added. They didn't ask if we wanted cheese or guacamole, but both were added with an additional charge each ($0.99 and $1.29 respectively). The breakfast burrito starts at 10.99 without any add-ons and it was a decent size! It was enough to split between 2 people and we were both full after. It was also really salty, which I think the potatoes could have helped balance. I would definitely try it out again when I'm in the area, maybe the bacon breakfast burrito next time! read more

Today I ordered their quesabirrias special for Friday and it was two huge quesabirrias for 7 dollars. Also got a super steak fajita burrito that was delicious!! You can call ahead too and they will have it ready fast. Great service and food was very tasty. 10/10 will be back read more

My husband came here to buy burrito after picking up our kids from school because we wanted something quick to eat. We have never tried the food here and glad we did cuz the burrito is good! The meat to rice to bean ratio is perfect. My 9 years old and I like how the salsa is not spicy. Overall, the burrito is great. We would buy here again. This place is across trader Joe's. Parking sucks though. Too many stores with limited parking spot. So please be patient. This place is inside the grocery store, and the restaurant is in the right side. There are seats available if you want to eat here. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Carne asada burrito - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Excellent food, service and pricing and quantity on how much they serve. I highly recommend this place. My go to place

My go-to for fresh vegetables and meats. The store and restaurant are clean and organized. Picked up some Caldo de Res soup for a sick family member last week. Their soups are always delicious! Chile rellenos are amazing!! Very convenient and friendly service. read more

Food: carne asada super burrito. At $14, it was sufficiently sized. The meat had a few tough bites. Some bits of the rice were hard. I got their mild roasted green salsa on the side. If I do go again, I think it'd get the salsa in the burrito AND on the side because it was drier than I'd like. They ran out of horchata by the time I got my food (530pm-ish). It didn't come with chips either. Service: they were all friendly, fast, and the man who assembled my burrito was super efficient. Cashier was nice too. Ambiance: it's within the grocery store so you can shop and grab dinner all in the same place. It's located in a busy shopping center and parking is iffy at best. It can be tricky trying to get out onto Redwood Rd so patience and hyper awareness of moving traffic are a must. Not sure if I'd be back, to be honest. It wasn't memorable either way. read more

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BUYER BEWARE! I ordered two bean and cheese burritos ($5.99) and added rice. Instead of just charging the add-on fee, they upcharged me to the Vegetarian Burrito price ($8.99) AND still charged extra for cheese. It's frustrating to see a simple order manipulated to squeeze out every cent. Food is expensive enough--be honest with your pricing. Do better! read more

Changed their recipes for salsa and ceviche and just not the same quality. Really sad this place is not what it used to be.

Fast and lots of options! Also proved super good for its portion! My burrito was loaded. Tasty too! Def coming back :) read more

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So previously I've had a pretty good experience getting their el pastor tacos. I even craved it for my birthday so my husband got it for my birthday but I was very disappointed with it. My husband ordered to go and picked it up and for some weird reason when I was eating it not too long after, the corn tortilla was super crumbly and soggy and would literally fall apart when I was trying to hold the taco to eat it. I couldn't even hold the taco without the tortilla breaking before i took a bite. I ended up just eating all the filling with a spoon and leave the awfully shell behind. So disappointing. Unfortunately makes me not want to come back again because the quality was not good. Photos posted are of the weird crumbly, soggy tortillas for my tacos read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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This is my most favorite store to buy my Mexican goodies. Fresh meat that's marinated to bring home for taco night. Homemade salsas, tortillas, fresh hot rice and beans, chicharones con carne, fresh vegetables - food area to have burritos , tacos, and all delicious dishes you'd find in a taqueria. I also bought plantains to fry up at home. You can also buy premade masa to make your own tamales. It seems like it's a family business - service is friendly. read more

Super burrito from here is MASSIVE! They really load up everything on a tortilla, and you think it won't close, but somehow they manage to fold it perfectly! I had Al Pastor super burrito, which was okay, my only complaint is that it's just oily. I will probably try carne asada next time. I also wish they had a spicier salsa in it, it was missing some flavor and overpowered by the pico de gallo. Very friendly staff, and has a big grocery store for all your needs. read more

The staff here is extremely rude! The food is decent and expensive. Not worth the hype

The burritos are always super delicious! I was craving this place for awhile and it hit the spot! It's right inside the supermarket and usually a line but it goes fast. I ordered the super chicken burrito and it definitely super loaded with everything. It had grilled chicken, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, onions, and salsa. I love how they cook everything right in you. The chefs cook everything fresh and hot. One of the chefs noticed my burrito didn't have enough meat inside so he added more. I thought that was super generous! This is our go to spot and always looking forward to eating here for great Mexican food. read more

I just had the worst burrito in my life here. I ordered an asada and al pastor super burrito and the meat was just awful. The meat tasted as if it was boiled instead of grilled and the flavor was completely lacking. I don't understand why this place as this high of a yelp rating. Maybe it's for the grocery store part, but the food here was so bad. The only reason I didn't give a 1 star is because their melon drink was quite good. read more

I've been working in Castro Valley for 20 years. I went in the store once for some mangoes. Have never thought about trying their food. My friend brought lunch one day and the tacos were good. Then she brought lunch another day and they were delicious. I stopped in there today for lunch. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The restaurant and store is very clean and well-maintained.. The tacos were fire as usual. They give you plenty of everything in your tacos never feel like I'm missing anything. Five dollars each for super tacos. Fast and friendly server. My go to place for tacos from now on. Next time I want to try the orange beet juice. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Super taco bomb - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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El rancho is the most consistently amazing taco place in all of the east bay-- for real. Their ingredients taste good, the workers are friendly, the service is quick and the cost is reasonable. I usually get soft tacos with a variety of toppings. Their horchata is always good as well. They aren't stingy with the fillings either-- full to bursting tacos, hard to pick up they're so stuffed! You're definitely getting your money's worth at only 2.29 a taco. Sometimes when you place an order for pickup they don't put on all the toppings, so I recommend confirming at the end of the call to make sure they got it all down. Also be aware that if you have dietary restrictions that don't do well with cross contamination (celiac, vegetarianism, etc), it's not safe to eat here. I often find stray meat in my beans, and they warm the flour and corn tortillas on the same surface. There is a lot of cross contact. I've been going here for over a decade (my mom's review from 12 years ago cites my 5-star review as a child) and I've consistently enjoyed it-- through being diary free, vegetarian, and eating meat for the first time in 15 years, el rancho has always been a solid and dependable choice. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Vegetarian soft tacos with cheese, rice, salsa verde, and sour cream. - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Supermarket with taqueria inside. Parking can be tough during certain times but majority of the time I'm able to find parking without going around more than once. Supermarket - I come here mainly for fresh produce that I need quickly like cilantro, green onions or jalapeños. They also have a butcher with meat in the back. Taqueria - only tried the taco and nacho fries. Taco was good, carnitas wasn't the crispy kind. fries was ok, pastor was good. Taqueria can get busy with long lines. Overall, it does the job and they are generous with the portion and will be interested to try other food items. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Carnitas taco - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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First of all the employees have a very bad attitude like if I was asking for free stuff!! And then food is not so bad but I ordered a dinner plate called Stake and shrimp combo, all it is taco meat with a few shrimp in the mix ! I was expecting to see a piece of steak with some grilled onions or something but not that dry meat chopped like hamburger meat read more

This is our go to spot for picking up marinaded chicken and beef fajitas and freshly prepared sides such as guacamole, avocado verde salsa, beans and rice. The cost is so reasonable and delicious compared to Artegas! I bought 4lbs of steak fajitas with all my sides and payed $50 which will feel my family for lunch! It's a little market but they have so much variety but what else sets them apart is their customer service is stellar! They have a fulls staff with friendly faces, beautiful smiles that are ready to help! I always feel welcomed there that's why we keep going back from Dublin, Ca! Keep up the good job management and staff! Also bathroom was clean!! read more

Do not go to this place they are rude if you are not willing to accept the food exactly how they choose to make it. There is large gaps in the windows that everybody leans against and their spittle is flying into your food. They cut all the meat at the same chopping block so if you're not a slob and don't eat pork, you really shouldn't eat here. They sell tamales, but they keep the pork tamales in the same container as the chicken tamales. I have brought these issues up to them because some of us care about what we put in our mouth. Bringing these issues up only seems to make them even more rude. It is filthy especially if you catch them around closing time you will see it. Guaranteed there has not been a health inspector in many years go through that place. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - The best part of this place the exterior - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Price -Large fresh squeezed juice $7.99 after tax little over $8.20 5/5 Juice- 4.5/5 They use fresh ingredients. I love the taste next time I'll get a little less carrot ( they used large size) because the carrot is a little bit overpowering, but overall can't go wrong with fresh squeeze. They also do it right up front so you can see the person doing it. Also all the ingredients have so many benefits read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Carrot, orange,celery & beet juice - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This family owned grocery and restaurant has been a lifesaver as a full time working administrator. Their food is delicious and priced affordably. I especially love their tacos de lengua and fresh squeezed juices in the morning for a healthy diet! They have some tables so that customers can sit down and enjoy their meal. You will not be disappointed! Check it out! They sometimes even have fresh churros and quick snacks you can grab on your way out such as Mexican jello, fresh fruit cups with chili, fish ceviche, and so much more. read more

El Rancho Supermercado - Mexican Jello - Grocery Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Parking is limited at the front and back of the store. There is street parking along Grove Way. Bell peppers were cheaper here than nearby grocery stores. This is also a good place to buy dry beans in bulk. The hot food that they sell is amazing. The quality and amount of food surpasses Chipotle. Great bang for your buck. My favorite is the Cheese Fries with Meat. Other people I know love their burritos and their cucumber agua fresca. Although lengua is not in the list of Meat Choices, they do have it. They do run out of lengua. Service has always been good every time I've ordered here. I've gotten a catering package as well and it was a pleasant experience. There is limited open seating. At max, you can eat together with a party of 8. They limit the sitting time to 30 minutes although I do not think it is strictly enforced. read more

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This may be a TMI post so just be warned ;D I have tried this place about 4 times in the last month. I like how they prepare the food in front of you. I've only ordered burritos here and you tell them want you want in it. The service is great and if there is a line it will take about 10 to 15 minutes to get your order done. They give you hefty servings and everyone is very nice. I haven't really shopped in the market area so I can't give you a review on their pricing. The parking here is a very hard so be prepared to either park on the street and if you are lucky enough to find parking in their lot, just be careful, people coming off of Grove and Redwood make it harder. The reason I gave the restaurant 3 stars is that every time I have eaten here, I get a "taco bell "reaction. Don't know if it's the quality of meat or the freshness of their products but it's a big deterrent for me. read more

The portion was large but this is worse carnasada plate i ever had. The meat was served cold and the quality of meat was very bad

I shop here for fruit and vegetables mostly. The avocados here are always ripe enough to consume that day in salad or make a nice guacamole. They have Jarrito flavors you can't get elsewhere... but... the taqueria is so good. I don't know what took me so long to try something other than a burrito here. I stopped to pick up 3 lunches for co workers and ordered the Morisqueta for them. The pork was soft and tasty; they gave me a bite to try before I ordered it. I decided to come back for dinner with my son and I got the quesabirria tacos. They were sooo good and only $4.99 a taco and were BIG. I also has a taco al pastor which was very good as well. I find the flavors here very authentic tic and better than anyplace else in the area. read more

Excellent tacos and burrito Place is very busy and trying to call in your order was difficult Wish they would have a better method with the ability to call in order However the wait is with it, standing in line for almost 30 minutes as they cook and prepare your desire dishes with diligent The fish taco was in excellent flavors love the charred taste in the fish, the beef tacos was a bit overcooked but the toppings made a whole The shrimp and steak burrito weighed about 10 pounds, loaded with favors and not overpowering. read more

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Great catering service and taqueria. The al pastor and carnitas are always a great choice.

Surprised with the lack of line when I went in today to get lunch. Then I realized they had a recent price hike. My regular burrito is now $11.99, a pretty big jump from a few months ago (10.69). read more