Everything about El Ranchero is wonderful. I've been a patron since 2020, frequently at least once…read morea week . The people are so kind and attentive. The food is very reasonably priced. The house margaritas are 10/10.

We use to come here 17 years ago when we lived over in Kingwood and rediscovered it recently!…read moreEverything is amazing....the Rita's, queso blanco, beef fajita. They have an open dining area with plenty of seats and booths. Our server Gustavo was so nice. We will make el ranchero our new go to....again.

I can always tell whether I'm going to love a Mexican restaurant by the chips and salsa--and this…read moreplace started off VERY strong! The chips were fresh, the salsa was flavorful, and right from the first bite, I knew we were in for a good meal. We ordered the beef fajita chimichanga, chicken mole enchiladas, and shrimp caldo, and every single dish was seasoned perfectly. Nothing was bland or relying on toppings to make up for a lack of flavor. Everything was balanced, flavorful, and clearly made with care. And that shrimp caldo... As someone who has been to Mexican seafood restaurants where the caldo just doesn't quite hit the mark, I was genuinely impressed. The broth was rich and deeply flavorful, with chipotle chiles in adobo and dried shrimp that gave it an incredible depth. It was the kind of caldo that makes you slow down and actually savor every spoonful. Honestly, I haven't enjoyed Mexican food this much in a long time. Everything tasted authentic, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. This is definitely a place I'll be coming back to--and I already know I'm going to have a hard time ordering anything other than that caldo next time! A special thanks to our server, Nancy, for the caldo suggestion and for the great service!

This place is hidden in kingwood, being open for about two years. Staff is attentive, friendly, and…read morefun. Food was delicious! The only thing I don't think I would get again is the tostada. It is a little noisier because they have music and chatter. It's a casual Mexican restaurant so it's usually this way. Serving sizes are great! Awesome specials! * Monday and Tuesday ALL DAY Happy Hour ($5 house margaritas, $5 house wine, and draft beer special) * Monday kids eat FREE 4pm to close (w adult purchase) * Tuesday $2 tacos ALL day * Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 2pm-7pm Happy Hour * Wednesday Fajita Madness ($35 combo beef & chicken fajita plus queso, guac, rice & beans) * Thursday Enchiladas Night (20% off all enchilada platters)

Second time visiting this place! Although it has that bougie-feel when you walk in because…read moreeverything is brand-stickin' new. This time around I got the chilaquiles verdes con arrachera--and let's just say that was a WINNER WINNER! Next time I want to do the chilaquiles divorciados (1/2 salsa verde/ 1/2 salsa ranchera). Waiters are great & the vibe is even better: I would love to return for a date night. We usually come as a family, which is just as enjoyable! The only con I have is how small the parking space is all-around. Other than that, come with your belly's empty!

Letty's did NOT let down! My coworkers and I were in town for meetings and staying close to the IAH…read moreairport. We were planning to get dinner at Pappadoux or Pappasito's, but when I looked them up on Yelp, the reviews were not great. Instead, I stumbled upon Letty's and called to see if they had room for our large group. They were incredibly accommodating, and they were able to seat the 13 of us together with only 30 minutes of notice. The decor was fun and beautiful, the food was fantastic (esp the ribeye appetizer,) but it was the staff / team who truly stood out and made our experience so fantastic. From the jefe holding the door open to welcoming us, to our server suggesting off-menu vegetarian options, we could hardly believe how welcome we felt. The restaurant was spacious, clean and incredibly chic / well designed and though we had already eaten too much earlier that day, the drinks and dinner had fantastic flavor, great portion sizes and most importantly.. they were served with so much love. Muchas gracias a mi familia Letty's!!

Unfortunately, I had a horrible experience at Alma Latina. The oysters were clearly past their…read moreprime--extremely fishy and far from the fresh taste you'd expect. The service was just as disappointing. Our waitress was practically nonexistent, and it felt like she didn't care since gratuity was already included in the check. I also got the suture which was not refreshing at all. The shrimp was very dull and it also tasted past due. While the atmosphere and location are definitely nice, it feels like that's what people are really coming for--not the food or service. For the price and the hype, I expected so much more. I won't be returning.

Far drive for Tex-Mex but worth it after trying a lot of their goodies. Food was delicious. Drinks…read morewere even better! Service was okay the first time I went. Our server got better the next time we went. Same server maybe because he was the best at speaking to us in English. For food, the oysters were fresh. The molcajete was really good. The queso flameado is fire!!! We had a really good time here.

Delicious food.. I remember it being a wide and varied menu.. always energy in the room. I visit…read morethe restaurant several times a year for the last 20 years.

Our experience was extremely disappointing, largely because of the service. From the moment we…read morearrived, the hostess, Brooklyn, seemed irritated. When we politely asked if we could switch tables, she rolled her eyes, walked away without saying anything, and made us feel like we were inconveniencing her. Unfortunately, our server, Filiberto, was no better. Throughout the meal, he repeatedly forgot basic items like our water, tortillas, and napkins--even after we reminded him more than once. For most of the meal, he was nowhere to be found, leaving us waiting for long periods whenever we needed anything. Good food can make up for a lot, but poor service from both the hostess and our waiter completely overshadowed the experience. We left feeling unwelcome and frustrated. Hopefully management addresses these issues, because no customer should be treated this way. Honestly, the hostess Brooklyn was the biggest disappointment. She walked everyone to their tables with a glare the entire evening and just looked miserable. She shouldn't be a hostess!

The restaurant is a decent size, service is fast, and there is plenty of parking. They serve chips…read moreand salsa as soon as you arrive. The chips were cold, the salsa was runny. There is a green dip that tasted bland. I had the special which was trio fajitas. The steak inedible, the shrimp were over cooked. The 3 pieces of chicken I had were good. We asked for a side of queso and it was runny as well. The restaurants food quality could use a serious revamp.

Rancho used to be the place we'd take friends and family when they visited, but since I had to cut…read moregluten for medical reasons, I thought this place was out. I called to see if they (by chance) had any gluten-free options, and the person I spoke with confirmed the following: any marinated meat isn't safe since soy sauce is used; the rice is fried in a shared fryer; the beans are GF; corn tortillas and shredded chicken are safe; and the queso, salsa, and guacamole are safe (I believe the chips are in a shared fryer). I took this knowledge when I went to order today, and so far, I haven't had any symptoms. Our food was served hot, and as always, it was excellent. The waitress gave us shirts for Cinco de Mayo, and they had other fun trinkets they were giving away. We usually go to Pappasito's for Cinco, but since the San Jac is up, we decided to keep it within the Kingwood side of the river. I'm so glad we did. Though this place is usually busy, it was dead today (probably because of the weather). Service is always stellar, and we didn't have to ask for anything. We were in there for a total of 45 minutes - our food was out in a matter of minutes after ordering, and our waitress was incredible. We will absolutely be back!

Brianna and Chef Matt Allen Are worth the visit at Lupe Tortilla in Kingwood. The food was…read moreexcellent and the restaurant super clean and with food made to order super fast. Come to Lupe in Kingwood and ask for Brianna and Matt. I only do reviews on people who make an impact so this is VIRGILIO APPROVED!

I stopped in for happy hour at the bar. As always, the chips and salsa are amazing--they come with…read moreCharro beans and the free queso during happy hour. We received great service, and I've got to say, I love their original salsa you just need to ask for it, and it's free. It's more like pico than salsa. The skinny margarita and draft beer are always a good choice. Love the star lights above the bar area.

The absolute best street tacos in literally all of Houston. I don't do many reviews but this place…read moreis that good.

Not only do they serve tacos, but they also have tortas, burritos, quesadillas, gorditas, sopes,…read moretostadas, and huarache. The same meats are offered for all of them, so you basically get to choose your variation of carb :D Didn't realize they had a Taco Tuesday special (specifically the taco trompo is $1 each instead of $2), which wasn't mentioned anywhere in store, until I got the receipt. Only bottled water and drinks available :( Tacos only come with onions and cilantro. If you want cheese or sour cream, it's an extra charge for each. They do have house creamy green and spicy red sauces, but they didn't bring it to our table until I was done with half my tacos. Tacos come with 2 small corn tortillas: - Barbacoa (4.5/5): tender, flavorful -- this one was my favorite. - Chorizo (4/5): nicely cooked, flavorful, but very salty - Lengua (1/5): crunchy and hard, flavorless. More texture than anything. - Tripa (1/5): also not seasoned and not flavorful. Meat wasn't tender either. - Nopales (4/5): cactus grilled tender, wasn't seasoned so it didn't have too much flavor. But it came with grilled jalapeño and onions which were yummy. - Sopes (3/5): my first time having a sopes so not sure how it's supposed to taste like, but the base is made of masa flour and felt like a dense, pasty waffle. It was a on the soggy side and couldn't be picked up. This one came with cheese and sour cream but didn't have much flavor even with the chicken, so we still doused it with the sauces. Didn't see any beans on there. Nice to try but probably wouldn't order again. The service was not unfriendly but poker-faced and to the point. When I asked how the cactus tasted, the staff member could not tell me if it was salty or sweet (fyi, it's a savory dish). The ladies' restroom also had no toilet paper (not even a finished roll). But the tables and overall eating environment was clean and bright. Overall, an okay meal without frills. I would compare it to a food truck but in a nicer environment + nice parking lot. The Lengua and Tripa let me down, but I would return for their Barbacoa!

My husband and I love to support the local restaurant family businesses. I want to say that this…read morerestaurant probably has three generations operating it. We love their menudo on the weekends. It's got the perfect aromatics and not greasy. Im a big fan of chicharron and lengua tacos. Noyola's is the only place in Humble that serves lengua tacos and the best so far! I wasn't a big fan of their chicharron tacos so I won't be ordering that again. Give this local family restaurant a try!

Come on now!!!!! Visiting from Phoenix and our dear friends who live down the street from Noyolas…read moresuggested we try! The Friendliness as soon as we walked in was overwhelming on this Monday afternoon around 4pm. Felt like home The food was made with love and cuisine knowledge! Very smart and delicious! The margaritas were off the chain yummy! They were so accommodating I had the chicken mole and my friend wanted pork mole (not on menu). No problem they said... and they delivered! Other friend had cheese Chile relleno... she loved it. Hubby had taco, cheese enchilada, and tamale that were the best. The sauces, the queso and homemade chips were warm and oh so good. Homemade corn tortillas and flour tortillas will make us fly back from Phoenix to indulge in often! Thank you so much for making this experience the best of our trip... my goodness Thank you! Much gratitude

Perfect road breakfast tacos!! Hidden gem if you're ever in the area…read more Fresh tortillas and cheap for the quality.

I had a couple great tacos this past weekend at Freddy's taco shack. I actually accidentally…read moreentered this line on the feeder. I had recently right and ended up in line the other morning. I was about to exit the line until I realized if others were bothering to wait for tacos maybe I should too! I got the chorizo egg and the Mexican egg, both fully loaded. I fully enjoyed them both but the chorizo egg was my favorite. They have two salsa offerings - green and red. The green was great and more authentic while the red was almost ketchupy and I was not a fan. Overall I would go back if I was in the area! Fast service and fast moving drive thru line