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    Mi Rancho Market

    4.4 (265 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, Mexican
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Carne asada (home assembled tacos)
    Amanda B.

    I'd give this a 3.5 but the service was friendly and great! Not 5 stars bc the food was good but not mindblowing. I was looking for a place where I could get just carne asada like by the pound (I had just found out I need more iron in my diet and was thinking breakfast burrito that morning anyway). I found Mi Rancho via Yelp of course and saw it was a half hot food/ half grocery store vibe and knew jt was legit from the moment I arrived. So here is my Pro Tip!! When you follow your maps directions it tells you to turn into this lot and initially you will see a big govt building which is confusing. I automatically turned towards the right (don't do that) and had to turn around and go forward the left side of the housing, like around the corner and then you will find this gem hidden. It was popular for sure, a steady amount of patrons getting their $1.49 pastor tacos for taco Tuesday (yum!) and I just got 2lbs of the carne asada and 2 pastor tacos. The meat is carved fresh in front of you kind of like the Brazilian/ Gyro places. I made my own tacos (special tortillas) at home with the red sauce, cilantro/ onions. Pic uploaded. I plan to use the rest of the asada for nachos and quesadillas!

    Carne asada tacos
    Kylie P.

    Still one of my favorite local spots for street tacos. I definitely preferred their old location by Peterson's donuts, but at least the food hasn't changed since they moved! I always opt for their carne asada tacos and enjoy them every time.

    Menu - March 2025
    Sylvia H.

    I'm really bummed! Prior to Mi Rancho Market moving, they had the best carne asada but this spot left a lot to be desired. The tacos were still cheap with most under $2.50. This is a small price increase from the previous location. We got a cabeza, al pastor, and 2 carne asada tacos. The best was the cabeza, followed by al pastor, and unfortunately the carne asada wasn't even good. I'm not even sure why / lack of flavor / no char / texture? I've had plenty of carne asada tacos at many other places that were much better. Food came out fast. You can peruse the market to get a drink for your meal. Cheap prices but I miss the old spot.

    Stephanie O.

    I forgot about this taco shop since they moved from their previous location, but a quick Yelp recommendation for Taco Tuesday had me cruising here for lunch! I' was very lucky when I stopped in as a massive line formed behind me after I finished ordering. Service was great, and the food was quick to deliver from ordering to taking it back home. Extensive meat options, but I opted for the chicken asado, carne asada and Al pastor. The flavor was so well balanced Among all three flavor. My husband ordered the California burrito and it was stuffed full of meat and potatoes. I would definitely come back again to try the other taco options

    Taco Tuesday
    Diane M.

    Was very excited to try after a few people recommended this place taco Tuesday has very good price for tacos and their agua frescas we're definitely some of the best aguas ! salsa is very good and salsa bar is open for dine in very good got a few tacos and they were ok but as soon as I was done eating and was about to toss my plate I saw a small roach around the salsa bar and if there's 1 there's more it's very unfortunate and a health hazard health inspection I would of loved to leave a great review but I'm honest and I don't like pest near or in my food so no thank You NEVER AGAIN

    Isabel G.

    Bombest ADODABA tacos during Taco Tuesday! Only $1.85/e and freshly carved!! I always Get 10, 5 in person and 5 for to eat later at home lol

    Adoba Taco & Watermelon Jamaica
    Joe D.

    A friend suggested to come grab adoba tacos after work for Taco Tuesday. The value was great and the taco itself was pretty decent for being inside a Mexican market. I also tried the watermelon jamaica and really liked it. My friend had the citrus style drink and she loved it. Cozy nice little spot to grab some quick affordable tacos! Service and food came out quickly!

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    Gref W.

    My first time at the newer location and the food is as delicious as ever. I always go for the Al Pastor and Carnitas, but everything is delicious here. I also had a watermelon Agua Fresca....super refreshing, especially when it's 101° outside. I highly recommend.

    New location but still as Tasty.
    Robert Z.

    10/12/2023 Good morning my San Diego Foodies Friends. Well I went to Escondido yesterday to check out Mi Rancho Market in their new location and see if Their Street Tacos are still A favorite. Mi Rancho Market 649 W Mission Ave, Ste 10, Escondido, CA 92025 First I'll say the new location is much larger and nicer. The inside is fresh and clean with several seating sections. The Salsa Bar could use some work but it works for now. I used to eat at the old place a lot and always loved the Street Tacos so my fingers were crossed they would still be good. Now for the Food. They have a great selection of Street Food on their menu. I decided to Go For 6 different Street Tacos. #1 was a Lingua Taco. As always it was Super Tender and Seasoned Perfectly. A Favorite for me at this Taco Shop. Recommended. #2 was a Carnitas Taco. Very Tender and Juicy. Also seasoned Nicely. #3 was a Birria de Chivo Taco. Very tasty. (Goat) #4 was a Borrego Taco. (Lamb) Tender and well seasoned. #5 was a Asada Taco. (Steak) Tender, Juicy and Flavorful. #6 went for The Fish Taco. It's a regular sized taco. Nicely Fried with a tasty sauce. Well they were all very good. They are Street Taco Size and most are Only $1.99 each. I wouldn't get the fish taco again not because it wasn't good but because there are much better Fish Tacos in Escondido. I will stop here still now and then for a great Street Taco or Six Nice Tacos For $1.99 Give them a shot if your in the area.

    Adobada dry
    Lyn V.

    Went here during covid and got birria tacos, they were tasty. After covid we came back and got birria and adobada, was good. We also got cantaloupe Agua Fresca, soooo good! Now I finally went to their new bigger location, the birria was still good, cantaloupe Agua Fresca was also good but their carne asada was very bland. There was no taste to it. The adobada was just ok also, nothing special. I would still come here for the Agua Fresca and birria but will pass on the carne asada

    Chicharron on top and barbacoa on bottom
    Christina R.

    Cheapest tacos I have found in San Diego so far. I tried 3 of 10+ types offered 1. Adobada are pretty flavorful, the same as al pastor, not sliced off the trompe like I prefer. The trompe is only available on Taco Tuesdays when tacos are even cheaper. Today is Wednesday so we missed out. My buddy devoured 3 which is pretty good for him. 2. Barbacoa is pretty dry and not as flavorful. Tastes ok with salsa from the salsa bar and lemon. 3. Chicharron: not what I was expecting. I thought it would be crispy chicharon- but these were soft stewed pieces of fat. If that is not your thing then I wouldn't recommend. However I was shocked to find that these tasted better then all the rest. Definitely a delicious flavor bomb! If you are ok with the texture of melt in your mouth fat, then try these! I also ordered consomé which is fantastic. Hard to screw it up- beef drippings- mmmmm! Overall a great bargain in a hole in the wall market. I just wish they had alcohol so I could've had a Michelada with the food. Very fast service. Easy parking, plenty of seating inside, clean.

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    4 months ago

    The food is great and at a great price as well. Love the rice that comes in the burritos.

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    I've been going there for 20 years. They're at a different location, but the food has remained the same. Always a good time. Great tacos!

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    6 months ago

    The best street tacos and fruit juice around! Family run business super clean quick service.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food at a fair price, it's hard to find this combo now days, but this spot really hit the spot for us. Even the kids loved it!

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    Ask the Community - Mi Rancho Market

    Do you have Goal meat?

    Goat*? Yes they do

    Hola, qué precio tiene una taquiza para 20 a 30 personas? Sería el 5 de Junio en Poway, gracias.

    Hola buenas tarde desafortunadamente menos de 50 personas no hacemos. Pero tenemos la opcion de pick up.

    Are they open? Or taking take out orders?

    They are open inside and having dine in and take out there's also seating outside.

    Do they offer rhe soups daily? How often do they offer rhe soups, such as chivo soup? I went there several.times but only get the soup once.

    They have chivo soup every day!

    Where can I find their catering pricing? It's not on yelp or on their website and I cannot seem to find an email address to contact them.

    You have to call in or go in they do not post anything online.

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    I've been coming to lunch here for a few years now. I get a craving for their poblano soup, and I…read morehave to, have to, have to order it. Usually a cup, sometimes a bowl. I honestly haven't tried too much on their menu because I can't finish their generously portioned entrees after a cup of the poblano. I usually go for one of their salads, the Asian chicken or the spinach salad. Or I'll get a la carte street tacos, the chicken or pork. I like the salsas that come with their complimentary chips. To this day I can't decide between them. The salsa verde has more of a kick but not too much heat. The salsa rojo is milder and thicker with nice flavor. Lots of retirees in the area coming to dine. It can get busy, especially Thursday and Friday lunchtime, and then you have to be patient for your food. Lisa in the front always has a sparkle and a kind word, and Guillermo remembers my drink order.

    Cenote Grill is a casual Mexican grill decorated with stack-stone pillars and lighted topiary. It…read morehas a busy take-out counter, regular table service and ample complimentary parking. The menu was varied and the food was really good. The Thai chicken burrito was large and very tasty. My husband had a combination plate and said it was the best enchilada he's ever had! Complimentary chips-n-salsa was provided with not one, but two different salsas! The service was slightly slow, but friendly. The menus were a little sticky and there was food splashed on the wall at the table and a used napkin under one table. They seem to have a loyal local following of regulars, particularly an older crowd. We drove 15 miles to exclusively visit this restaurant as it had been on our list for a while. We would return if we were in the area. If their service was a little quicker and the cleaning was a little more sparkling, they'd get the extra star. (April 2026). Helpful?

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    On Thursday (6/18/2026), I ordered a burrito without cheese and was told it doesn't contain any…read morecheese. Unfortunately, when I got home, I found that it did. As someone who is lactose intolerant, that's something I have to be careful about. I called the restaurant, and the employee I spoke with said they would remake it for me the next time I came in. When I returned on Monday, Alexis helped me. It turned out my name hadn't been taken when I originally called, so there wasn't a way to verify the order. Even so, Alexis listened to my situation, trusted my word, and honored the remake. She handled everything professionally and made the situation right. Mistakes happen, but great customer service is how they're resolved. Thank you, Alexis, for taking care of it and making things right.

    This place when I moved to San Marcos would have been 5 stars a couple years ago. Was my go to…read moreprobably weekly for a long time. Customer service to this day is great, nice people. I'm not sure what changed in the kitchen but I pretty bummed on the last 5 times I've gone. I get the California every time I go and add guac for reference, I'm a simple guy. Under-seasoned meat or not enough meat, soggy or dry/stale fries, light on guacamole when added sometimes, missing cheese. The consistency has been really off unfortunately for a pretty simple burrito. My last time I went I ordered the usual California burrito no sour cream add guac, got the burrito and it had sour cream and guac.... But no meat???? It was a big tortilla with sour cream and guacamole only in it lol. I laughed at the mix up and the customer service was great getting a refund (didn't request it they just gave it to me) and replacement burrito. Still decided it was my last time going there after that as even the replacement tasted like the meat had no seasoning on it. Writing this review to hope they turn things around some time in the future, I miss coming here but can't justify spending that much $ for a burrito I'm worried to be bummed about....again.

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    Hands down the most delicious and authentic handmade tortillas in all of San Diego County. They…read moredon't use lard and they have resealable packaging to keep them fresh for longer. I won't buy tortillas from anywhere else. Any other tortillas are garbage in my opinion, ruining the meal. The experience coming into this cute little shop is very welcoming and quick, I never have to wait, and there is always parking. This is a very well-oiled machine that has never once disappointed me. There's almost always security outside which brings peace of mind that the employees and factory workers are well looked after, a safe place to work and to shop for basic essentials in addition to their amazing tortillas such as ripe avocados and other produce, hot sauces, dry rice and beans, sweet treats and pastries, a beverage cooler, and I hear their prepared food is good, too.

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    Variety of Tortillas Made in House
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    Close up of the machaca burrito.
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    3.6
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    I've been to Mi Guadalajara in Escondido a handful of times now, and my wife and I keep coming back…read morebecause, overall, it's a solid spot for Mexican food in North County San Diego. It's got that classic, welcoming family-owned vibe that's been around since the '80s, and we always leave feeling satisfied--even if it's not always perfect. The interior is pretty cool and distinctive. Think big, spacious dining areas with vibrant traditional Mexican decor: colorful murals on the walls (some really elaborate ones that give it almost a resort-like feel), solid wood furniture, chandeliers, and that open, multi-level layout that makes it feel grand without being stuffy. It's large enough that even on busier nights, you rarely have to wait long for a table, which is a huge plus. Service is one of the consistent highlights here. The staff is friendly, quick, and chatty in the best way--they remember little things, keep the chips and salsa flowing, and make you feel like regulars even if it's just your third or fourth visit. No complaints there; it's fast, accurate, and genuinely warm. Now, the food: it's always fresh, which I really appreciate--no skimping on ingredients or anything that tastes like it's been sitting around. Portions are generous, and when it's on point, it's really good. We've had some great meals here that make us think, "Yep, this is why we come back." But I'll be honest--there's some inconsistency from visit to visit. The flavors don't always match what I remember from previous times. Sometimes the seasoning is spot-on and bold; other times, it's dialed way back. Our most recent dinner was a perfect example of that. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, hoping for that rich, comforting flavor, but they came out pretty mild--almost under-seasoned, lacking that punch I was craving. The rice on the side was a bit tough and dry, like it had overcooked or sat too long, which made it harder to enjoy. It wasn't terrible by any means (nothing was inedible, and the rest of the plate was fine), but it just didn't hit the high notes we've gotten before. It's frustrating because we've had better enchiladas and fluffier rice here on other trips. That said, the inconsistency hasn't been bad enough to turn us off. The highs are high enough, the atmosphere is enjoyable, the service is great, and it's a reliable option when we're in the mood for Mexican without venturing too far. My wife and I still enjoy it and will definitely be back--we're hoping the next visit brings back that memorable flavor we love. If you're in the Escondido area and want a big, festive Mexican spot with friendly people and usually tasty food, give Mi Guadalajara a try. It's worth checking out!

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    Great local spot, that I want the world and yet no one to know about, all at once…read more I had a craving for fish tacos. Sir we ventured here. I have the El Pascado, TallGirl had the Adaboado and the Coco Loco. For good measure we also got chips and guacamole. They have stubborn cola, which is always a hit for me. The chips were fresh and crisp and perfect amount of salt. The guacamole had a lovely lime hit. It was very good (from a non guacamole lover) and I especially like it with the chipotle salsa. My tacos were so yummy! I love how each taco had some fresh fruit on it. Each bite made my mouth happy!! The service was friendly, quick and personal. I felt like we were in a place where everyone knows your name. There is outdoor seating in the front and rear patio. And about 11 tables inside. This is on the list to come back to again and again!!

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