this was the absolute best mexican food i've ever had. their mole is amazing and i had a crab…read morerangoon enchilada and it was the best thing ive ever tasted. great service too 10/10.

Our frozen Sangria margaritas were incredible, my daughter's Britta was the best she's ever had and…read moremy grilled tilapia fish plate was just OK. Service was good. It did seem to take forever for food to reach the table. Much longer than expected. The chips and salsa were not great. I guess for the sangria margarita I would recommend it but otherwise I think we have a lot of other options available in our community.

Great atmosphere great food great service perhaps the best Mexican restaurant in Independence. Our…read morefood always comes out hot and fresh.

Very disappointing experience at El Cerro…read more Unfortunately, this wasn't just a bad visit. The quality and service have been slipping for a while now, and I've continued coming back hoping things would improve. This visit was the final straw. The problems started before the food even arrived. We were seated in what felt like the loudest and most crowded section of the restaurant, despite there being plenty of open tables elsewhere. I asked if it would be possible to move to a different area and was told someone would check. After waiting quite a while and never hearing anything back, I finally had to ask again. At that point, we were told we could move to one of the open tables, but the interaction felt dismissive, as though we were causing an inconvenience by asking. Unfortunately, the experience only went downhill from there. I ordered the Arroz con Pollo, and when it arrived, it had very little cheese on it (see photo). For a $17 plate, it needs to have at least a fraction of cheese on it that you can see. I asked for cheese on my meal because it did not come out the way it normally does. I was not asking for an extra side order. I was simply asking for the dish to be corrected. When the bill came, I was charged for the additional cheese. I explained that I should not have to pay extra for cheese when my meal had come out with little to none on it in the first place. I even offered to show the photo of the original plate, but that was ignored. Instead, I was told that charging for a bowl of cheese is their standard policy. What frustrated me most was that the server had never even seen the original plate because someone else delivered the food. Yet when I explained that this was not how the dish is normally served, I was told it was normal. As a longtime customer who orders this meal regularly, I can confidently say otherwise. There was no apology and no effort to understand the concern. The issue was never really about the charge itself. It was the attitude and lack of customer service throughout the entire visit. It's disappointing because this used to be one of my favorite local restaurants. Unfortunately, the food, service, and overall experience have steadily declined. After this experience, I don't plan on returning.

Hidden Gem! We frequent this restaurant. We can always count on consistent quality and great…read moreservice. Not to mention the beer is always cold! Great place for groups, they're super accommodating. Easily one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the area.

How is this place rated so well? Average food and below average margaritas. It's like 85% of all…read moreMexican/American restaurants. Don't bother. Ordered the loco burrito. Came out in less than three minutes?!?! Soooo, my chicken and steak are precooked and just slightly heated to be wrapped up in a tortilla and topped with sauce/cheese. This would be gourmet Mexican for a low budget retirement home in West Virginia.

I had to bring my husband to try this place and he was very happy…read more I ordered the Chorizo Street Tacos again. My husband ordered the Tongue Street Tacos and a beer. Everything was awesome. My husband was so impressed that he's mentioned it a few times since our visit - planning when he will go back. It was super busy when we were there and they had to make room for us at the bar to sit. But the staff went out of their way to make it work. And great news - they are expanding into the the space next to them! So more seats are coming.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Love the fact that some of our favorite servers have…read morecreated this new restaurant. It's great that they will be expanding because every time we've been there it is packed. The cheese enchiladas are fresh and seasoned well. I've tried many different menu items and have enjoyed them all. The fresh chips and salsa are always appreciated. Looking forward to my next visit.

The food was very tasty. All the Flavors were on point. I can't wait to explore the rest of the…read moremenu. The atmosphere is extremely festive. If you're planning a birthday dinner, or any type of celebration, I recommend El Rancho Grande. You won't be disappointed.

I just so happened to be invited to lunch with 21 of my friends after being here earlier in the…read moreweek. Let me tell you, I didn't complain because the Birria Equites was right back on my radar and it didn't disappoint Oh! I tried something new! Cactus! It is so good!!! Hubby got a different dish, Del Mar Trio and he loves it! Ok, with that out of the way, let me do a standing ovation to the staff! we were served incredibly fast! Everyone loved their food and was so happy! One of the people spilled their drink and a gentleman was there immediately cleaning it off the table, someone else right behind him with a mop. Literally cleaned and dried within minutes! This place is beautiful to look at, clean, consistently good, great for couples or groups! Darly our server was a pro the whole time! Thank you all for a great lunch experience!

This is the best Mexican restaurant!!!food is good,people are nice,music is good,i love this placeread more

I love the atmosphere here. It is really beautiful and I do like the Mexican music they play. The…read moreemployees here are extremely friendly and welcoming. The salsa that comes with the chips is spicy, but not too spicy. The enchiladas problanas is very good; it's my go-to every time I come here. Even though the manager stopped by to check on us, which is something that I do like.

I haven't been here in years! A bustling lunchtime crowd. Rather pleasantly noisy…read more They have a huge bar selection, and three TV's showing soccer games. As a starter we ordered the freshly made (piping hot) chips with a slightly spicy salsa. Perfect combination! The chips are paper thin and so crunchy. We ordered the shrimp fajitas. The portions are HUGE! The skillet contains shrimp, caramelized white onions, green peppers, the side platter contains ample portions of shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream, Mexican rice, refried beans and a tomato relish. Service was prompt, knowledgeable, and well mannered. A super delicious lunch!

Flavorful and not too spicy, the Mole sauce was delicious on my cheese enchiladas. I had a house…read moremargarita during happy hour that was yummy!! Our server was helpful in picking out my order and quick with our waters/drinks. This restaurant you have to buy the chips and salsa, so be prepared. The salsa was spicy and made my spouse's eyes water, he loved it! My son had a cheese enchilada that was a tiny bit greasy but huge and filled with chicken. My beans were more liquid than I like but I mixed with my rice. On Sunday night, we had no problems getting in and out in 40 min. Very fast service and always a nice time for me! Mmmmmmm

Went here for my friends birthday and we celebrated with some yummy margaritas We went on a…read moreFriday during lent so no meat for me I got the veggie fajitas pepper onions spinach mushrooms and all the fixins It was yummy My friend shrimp tacos We left happy and very full Our server was very sweet and attentive

Very comfortable seating with good flow of customers and servers. From the hosts. To the runner,…read moreserver and busser everyone was friendly and helpful. We went for lunch and that menu was good and the prices were reasonable. The food was better than your average Mexican restaurant in the Midwest. Good experience, good food.