We thought the food was well above average for portion size, taste, and not "Americanized" Mexican…read morefood. Service was good, but could be improved (more attentive to the customer, not playing or spending your work time on the phone(s)). Atmosphere was good; clean, well-lit dining area. Decor was typical 'out-of-the-box' stuff (things you would purchase for gifts for family while on vacation in the Mexican boarder towns. That is not a slam - just the truth. Bottom line; we will definitely eat there again.

The food was delicious . The service was good. Ambiance was fun and festive. Can't wait to go back.read more

Driving from the airport we came across this little gem and decided to stop and were we glad we…read moredid! I wish we had gotten pictures of my food but we gobbled it all up too fast! They sell many kinds of tacos. I got the chori pollo and the Al Pastor. They were both amazing. The fried corn is so good it should be illegal. We didn't try the margaritas which gives us a reason to go back. Our server was so sweet and I'm kicking myself for not remembering her name. (She was from New York I remember!) The salsa was the only thing that didn't impress us. It was kind of bland but the chips were good and fresh!

Where do I start! Came to the area to buy a camper and stopped here for lunch. To say the least…read morethis was near the top of my list for any Mexican style restaurant I've had. Jude was an incredible server and her hospitality was noticed right when walking in. Only server for the day and she was kicking butt making sure everyone was taking care of and my beer was filled! The food, impeccable. The twist and flare Jorge (the cook) puts on the food was very to par with my liking. The street corn is a must especially my visit being in the summer and in season. Must visit if passing through or in the area! Highly recommend.

Excellent food and customer service. Nice little hole in the wall place. I'm glad I stopped by.read more

The REAL THING! When this place opened we soon realized it…read morewas not your average Mexican restaurant, oh it has the the bright vibrant colors, and at first the menu looks like any other restaurant, but you get a appetizer and it's a meal! All of the food is made when it is ordered, all fresh, the queso is fantastic! And it's made fresh. The guacamole is fresh, the EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS, I will make the longest review if I name everything that's delish. I order take out a lot from here and I don't always call in, they are so fast at getting my order to me. They also have Mexican Coca Cola (made with cane sugar, just like REAL coke was made before they messed with it). From 1 to 10, I would give the restaurant a 20+

I have been to a lot of Mexican restaurants in the upstate area, but my first trip to Ranchero made…read moreit my favorite. I had the Hawaiian Fajitas. The pork was the best I ever had, the chicken was moist and tasty, and the whole thing was fantastic. It was so good I went back the next day. I will be eating here regularly now.

The service is excellent, they really know how to run a restaurant efficiently. The food is always…read morewell prepared. I'm not sure what style their cooking is i.e. it's not Baja or Jalisco. Safe to say it's tame enough for northerners. You can bring the family and enjoy a conversation at your table/booth; they don't have loud music in the background.

Food was authentic and perfect. Fast service and kind server. The atmosphere was very pleasant with…read morea back ground latino play list . All in All, I will be back ..... ALOT!!

Our daughter is a sophomore at Anderson University & she plays lacrosse, so we visit Anderson…read moreoften! We have our favorite go to restaurants but we decided to try a new place & we are glad we did! Ramon greeted us & he was very friendly & provided great service! Inside is huge & very clean! My husband had the California Burrito Bowl & he loved it; the steak was very tender and seasoned well! I had the steak fajitas, the portion size was huge and the dish was packed with flavor! We cook Mexican dishes a lot at home & normally when we eat out at a Mexican restaurant, it lacks enough seasoning, but not here!! We will definitely be back! Bonus: I had enough leftovers to feed us both the next day for lunch! :)

Good food and service. Interesting menu with some items you don't find at the average restaurant…read more I stuck with the familiar burrito type of dish with green or red sauce. The other people in my group ordered quesadillas. We were happy with our meals. We were traveling from Gatlinburg to Atlanta and passed through Clayton.

I tried Manrique's after another day hike in the mountains. The salsa had a hint of cilantro and…read morewas fantastic. I ordered the three enchilada dinner- cheese, chorizo, and carnitas. All were excellent and flavorful. The enchiladas had lettuce and avocado slices on top adding to the flavors. Refried beans and rice were standard. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommended.

Found this spot while on a road trip and it was just what we needed. Service was wonderful and…read morequick, the food (we got the shredded beef and chicken chimichangas) was excellent and came out fairly quickly. Loved the decor and the art on the walls near our table. 10/10 recommend!

Service is friendly, but there is a slight language barrier if you don't speak or understand…read moreSpanish. The inside of the restaurant was spacious and had comfortable booths or tables to be seated at. The time it took for us to receive our food after placing our order was not too long. There were three of us eating lunch at this time and the restaurant was not busy, which was great for us! I ordered an Al Pastor Tostada with Beans and Rice, but it was not to my liking at all. The tostada was not crunchy, but stale. The Al Pastor did not have much flavoring and it tasted like it was an old/leftover batch. The Rice was bland, but I did enjoy the beans a lot. Personally, I would not visit this restaurant again.

Amazing experience!! We stopped in after hiking and were sat immediately in the corner booth. Our…read morewaitress was Michel and she was awesome!! We ordered our food and it came out in good timing. The cheese dip is TO DIE FOR!! we got a container to go. The bathroom was clean but small- not handicap accessible.

Love when a place starts off with warm chips and the salsa was good. We got here about 4:30pm on a…read moreWednesday and it quickly filled up. Started off with some chicken flautas which were good and I was happy they used shredded chicken. We both got a specialty margarita as well - 1 pineapple cucumber which had chunks of real pineapple and one gummy bear which was more of a novelty but still had good taste. For mains I got the carne asada, which I regretted as the meat was more like roast beef slices than what I'm used to. The bf loved his dish though and our server was nice and attentive so all-in-all that out weighed my dislike for my meat.

Awesome Authentic Mexican Food!! The Staff here are so friendly and helpful!! The kitchen is…read morecranking out the delicious food!! The atmosphere is upbeat and !! The Chips and Salsa are freshly made in house, great way to start dinner!! My SO had the Green Chicken Enchiladas and one Fried Pork Tamale and I had the Chimichanga with shredded chicken and one Fried Pork Tamale! All of the food was delicious! Will be back again when in the Clemson area. Easy 5 Stars !!

Fantastic food and exceptional service. The setting is rustic which adds to a "being at home"…read morefeeling. This is one of those rare places where you instantly feel comfortable, relaxed, and ready to eat some great Mexican food. I love this place.