As a vegetarian, I'm always looking for new Mexican restaurants to try due to the South-of-the-border cocina being so friendly to those of us who like to avoid meat and dairy. Thank goodness I happen to reside in an area where there are cantinas popping up everywhere like frijoles saltarines! Even better when the food is so delicioso, as it was at Rancho Grande. The waitress started us with the traditional tortilla chips and two sauces: mild and hot. I always go for the hot one personally. Everyone else went for the mild so more heat for me! I had no problem finishing off almost the entire bowl of chips and sauce while I waited on the main entree which was bean enchiladas and rice. Well what can I say? The enchiladas were magnífico! The red sauce they use on them really brings out the flavors of the beans and tortillas. I had a slightly difficult time finishing them due to to the large portion size, as is to be expected at a Mexican restaurant, so make sure you come to Rancho Grande with an appetite! The service was good but a little slow because only one waitress was working. The prices are very fair and you will leave very full with a reasonable tab. If you love Mexican food and you're ever down on Middlebelt in Garden City, don't pass up Rancho Grande! read more

Rancho Grande - Bean enchiladas and rice - Mexican Near Me - Garden City, Michigan

Itwas closed for a week when we got there after half hour drive and we had no prior notice.

Another shining review for Rancho-Grande. This small, family owned restaurant continues to surpass my expectations. After a long December day doing things, I didn't want to do (too much work too little time.) my wife and I stopped at our favorite restaurant for dinner. We were greeted by one of our favorite servers, Layla. Always quick and efficient, even though the restaurant was crowded when we came in, Layla took a moment to greet us seat us, and make us feel at home. The food is always outstanding, and as the restaurant emptied (we were dining a bit later, and it was very cold outside.) Layla sat and chatted with us. This family knows how to put quality and feeling into their food. We stayed a bit longer than we had expected, even though we were exhausted. It almost feels like an extension of home. The food was fast, the service was great, and the atmosphere was very comforting after a long day. Layla is the "bestest" . If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price served by friendly people, you need to look no further. read more

I worry when I go into a place at dinner and there's only one couple. Got chicken enchiladas nothing special. Beans no cheese melted on top. Rice was good. My problem is why was the plate so flipping hot. I mean like ten minutes after the food arrived. It was still hot. Enchiladas definitely got heated by that warmer light. These enchiladas were not made fresh. They got re -wamed I believe by the heat light. Maybe just a off night read more

Has become a weekly stop... consistently good always end splitting a fried ice cream. Service is always good. There is this one waitress there that busts her butt. I thought she was an owner or in the family, so I asked.... She said no, just a worker... I hope she is paid well... she's running that place. read more

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Love this place! Great food, staff and Hostess. Reasonably price. Mexican town in a Garden City.

Chimichanga: Flat and thin instead of rolled like a burrito. Chicken is not a fair amount for the price I paid. The flavor is lacking and has very strong tomato paste taste in the meat. Fajitas: Steak is tough, tough, tough! They cooked tomatoes in with it? So, there's a high tang of tomato that was not pleasing to me. Chicken burritos: They were okay. The chicken, once again, was seasoned or whatever with a very tangy, tomato flavor. Not particularly yummy. Seasoning is lacking. There is no need or reason for my family to order here again. read more

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Really good food ! Decent prices and great customer service !! Dining area is outdated but doesn't really matter when the food is good !!

Delicious! I love everything about this place! Drinks were good. Food was good. Ambiance was good. What more can you ask for?! Our waitress was so nice and really made us feel welcomed. I will definitely be back! read more

Never been here, never coming back. Where is our food for $40? Ordered A Chicken Chimichanga (Deep fried) Dinner, Steak Fajitas Dinner & Chicken Burritos Dinner. My chicken Chimichanga was just Chimichanga (No Chicken). $12 for that effort was a RIP off. The chicken is grey, under seasoned & I don't understand why everything from the rice to the hot sauces tasted like tomato sauce. Then my wife's poor Steak Fajita meat was so tough & for $14...Where's the Beef for 4 wraps? Every bite I took fought back & once again with the tomatoe In everything...Never seen soggy tomatoes already mixed in with the tough steak Fajita meat. My son said the meat in the chicken Burritos are too tangy. So you already know it's too much tomato sauce in everything. Their portions need to lift weights for real. No Thank You read more

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Food is bland and gross. Crusty refried beans. Dryest chicken enchiladas ive ever had in my life. Stale chips. Salsa tasted like nothing but crushed tomatoes. Waitress told me "we have the best margaritas you'll ever have"...... i seriously don't even know how she can say that with a straight face. Just awful..... decor is drab and gross with random stuff thrown up on walls. Literally nothing good i can say about this place. If it was free.... i still wouldn't go. Its that bad read more

Food is fresh no canned food or bagged vegies. Like there combo plates. Used to go to Mex. Fiesta and wait for a table no more I have found my spot. Leave feeling full not Bloated from processed food u get at other nearby mexican restaurants. read more

So disappointed. To add guacamole to a nacho, or to even order a side of guacamole is $6.00. We didn't even check on the prices of other add ons. This establishment is disappointing . It has been around for many years, sad decline. The menu isn't very clear, not sure if we will return, even for carry out read more

I went here with a few of my friends a while ago. We went in to sit down and the waitress asked us what we wanted. Kyle and I were unsure of what we wanted so we told her nothing, and that we would get back to her on what we were planning on ordering. She proceeded to rudely tell Kyle and I that if we weren't going to order something right then, then we had to get out of the restaurant. We were both so appalled by this that we just walked out and never bothered to even try to eat at Rancho Grande ever since. read more

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Friendly, welcoming and a perfect place to stop and grab a drink & some authentic Mexican food! The family is from the area too! :-) read more

Rancho Grande - Mexican Near Me - Garden City, Michigan

Food and service is great but they are never busy.in a bad location need to move to a corner spot then they would really get noticed!

Well first time here and for being here for so many years I was expecting something different. The first thought when I walked in and seen all the pink was what am I getting myself into! There was one other table dining so they were not busy at all. I was given a small glass of water with no ice in it along with some stale tasting chips. Other restaurants give hot chips and salsa. It came with mild and hot salsa. They had a good flavor but a bit watery for my taste. I ordered the combination plate that included, a taco, burrito, enchilada and tostada with rice and beans. The beans flavor was a bit off to me almost a bit lemony or something. I ordered a side of guacamole and it seemed to be store bought because of the consistency. I did have to add salt to taste. The service was fast but my waitress didnt come back to ask if I needed anything till I was almost finished because she was sitting with her grandkids and another woman. They were calling her grandma. The food was decent for the price but I dont see myself coming back anytime soon but not that I ever wouldnt. When another waitress cleared my dishes she brought me some fried tortilla strips with honey that was a nice surprise. Just enough for something sweet. So all in all it didnt feel like quite the authentic mexican meal which I have had in Mexico and at friends houses. But it dies in a pinch. read more

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Been dining at Rancho Grande for many years for homemade Mexican food. This is the ONLY place that I will go out to eat for Mexican food. The owners take pride in their food, how it's made and presented. Food always tastes the same when ordering the same item. Can always depend on that consistency. :) read more

Great service. Rice and beans are typical and flavorless like most Mexican restaurants. Now the guisado was a dish you don't find on many menus. For that and the service 4 stars. read more

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The front of the restaurant dose not look like much, but once you get inside it will be the best Mexican food you have ever had. Linda and Carlos will do the best they can to make your stay the best experience you have ever had at a Mexican restaurant. I have not ever had a bad meal yet and I have have been going there for years. read more

I like this place. The food was good and the service is great. The atmosphere is laid bsck and they have fun pictures in tbe wall that can be considered a conversation piece. read more

I have gone here many times and have not found a problem with the food. The staff are very friendly and I know many people who enjoy their food. read more

My wife and stopped in last night and were very happy with the service and food. While I would agree that the two salsa's we were given were very similar in flavor, one being a bit more spicy than the other. When we brought this to the attention of our very attentive server, she kicked it up a few notches and made the wife very happy. As for our entrees my wife had Chicken Mole, which thought to be the best she'd had. For me the Steak Chihuahua was very tender and flavorful. Big thumbs up, we'll be back soon. read more

Atmosphere was poor.... the service was ok but the food was worse.

First time eating here and VERY impressed. Food was excellent and portions were healthy. The salsa had a great flavor but could have been a bit spicer for me. The staff was very friendly and treat all the customers as if they were family. I will definitely be back read more

I have been going to this place before I could tie my own shoes. Food is excellent and service is spectacular. Try the chicken mole or fajitas and you will not be disappointed. They also have the best chips and salsa around. read more

Tonight my spouse and I tried this little place down the street from us and we really enjoyed the food it was excellent and authenic with great prices, service was phenomenal, the waitress was friendly and extremely honest, the waitress did not make me feel rushed which I feel at most restaurant's because I am an indecisive person. I will be visiting here again very soon! This was very authentic and I enjoyed the experience of being in a Mexican restaurant with the whole hispanic feel.... read more

Mexican fare as authentic as what I enjoyed in Tucson. It's a family business and has that warm feel to it. I will be back many times to come. read more

Would have gave a minus rating if possible. Drove there for carry out in hail storm. Employee was waiting outside to see if I would make it or it was closing time cause they had no business... My order was done and ready to go... So much so they must had forgotten to complete said order. I wonder what they thought I was going use four cups of salsa for? Certainly not the chips they forgot and no cheese on fajitas c'mon... Here's a tip cheese goes on everything! No chips No cheese No online menu No bien read more

Mexican food is authentic, delicious! Owners and wait staff very friendly. Margaritas are great. Best Mexican Restaurant as far as I'm concerned. read more

Unlike most Mexican Restaurants Rancho Grande is Authentic Mexican That is Light. Most Mexican Restaurants I dine in I leave feeling Bloated and over full. @ Rancho Grande It's The Same amount of food But After My Meal I don't leave feeling like I over ate. Everything I have Had Has had Good Flavor. If you can Spare the Hype and Atmosphere of "Mexican Town" Then I Highly recommend Rancho Grande. My only Knock is the Decor can use a good Dusting ( cleaning ) . Similar to forgetting your ceiling fan @ home when doing your Spring cleaning. Because the place may not be busy Don't let that distract you read more

My family and I just moved into Garden City and was looking for a great Mexican restaurant to satisfy our constant cravings. A nearby CVS referred me to Rancho Grande so we thought we would give it a try. We walked in and no one greeted us, there was no sign indicating whether it was a "seat yourself" restaurant or not, and when someone finally did come out she said very rudely "Go in and sit". We sat down and when our impolite waitress finally got our drink order we had to wait about 10 minutes for her to actually bring it. She then asked if we were ready. I had a couple of questions about the food and she seemed very annoyed impatient so I just guessed what I wanted to get her away from us. Looking around the place was very dingy, the decor consisted of pinatas and grossly-dirty hot pink walls. The floor looked nasty and mucky and our water cups were stained with lips marks. We told our waitress about our dirty cups and she just rolled her eyes, grabbed them from our hands, and walked off..no apologies or anything. We received our food and to our amazement, it was actually really good. I mean, DELICIOUS! Perfectly seasoned, everything tasted so fresh, and you could definitely tell the chef/owner had a lot of passion for it. In the middle of enjoying our food, our waitress started yelling at another waitress in the dining room about what customer arrived first and that she needs to "get off her ass and clean tables". I had my 3-year-old daughter with me and I was so incredibly offended, we almost walked out right then. We will NEVER eat there again. So if you decide to get Rancho Grande for your Mexican cravings, make sure you get it to go! And a little tip for the owner: fire that waitress!! read more

My husband and I came here one evening in search of trying a new restaurant. We were tremendously disappointed. Everything had a sticky feel to it. The menu, condiments, the table. Not to mention seeing our waitress touch our food with her bare hands after handling money. As for the food, I've eaten better at Taco Bell. I'm sorry to say but I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

I'd honestly give it 0 stars if that were an option. The food tastes like nothing and the server I had was AWFUL! The place isn't big whatsoever and she's disappear for the longest of times. Didn't give me the correct order even after she repeated the order correctly to me after I ordered. Terrible service and terrible food. Don't waste your time or money. read more

The food is great! I highly suggest the "Tacos Al Carbon"! Their unique take on Pico De Gallo really makes the dish stand out. The service is wonderful! Don't expect waiter's with white towels; this is definitely a casual place where the staff makes you feel like family. Also, I take particular issue with a previous review by Janelle W. I believe her review should be disregarded. It was mis-informed and overly negative. If Janelle was expecting to get a meal prepared by the likes of Bobby Flay, why did she go into a Mexican restaraunt in Garden City, Michigan?! To that same ends why would she expect the waitress in Garden City, MIchigan to correctly pronounce the word "Relleno"? Incidentally, she must have gotten the one and only person employed at the restaurant that doesn't speak fluent Spanish. I would encourage Janelle to go back and speak to the cook and see how well he pronounces "relleno." Isn't that really what's important? Also, I find it curious that she was impressed by her fellow diner's "Spanish" accent! Why would a Spanish accent be impressive in a Mexican restaurant? In my opinion, Janelle and TJ should stick to their tapas bars and pan-asian fusion bistros in the greater Clawson area and leave substantive, well prepared food provided in a family atmosphere to those of us that can appreciate it! read more

i ordered some chips and salsa and when they came back with the food there was a black hair on it and my chips were burnt how does that happen? i don't know ask the chef thanks boo read more

Racho Grand Mexican Restaurant es muy delicioso. Yo voy en la semana pasada en el sábado. Yo voy con mi familia. El restaurante es en Garden City. Yo elegí este restaurante porque mi primo recommenda el restaurante. El restaurante es muy colorido y la música es muy ruidoso. Yo no veo más colorido restaurante. El restaurante tiene mucha gente cuando yo ir al restaurante. La camarero es muy bien y simpático. Mi comida sirve a tiempo y yo estoy emocionada cuando mi comida llega. Yo pido dos tacos porque me gustaría tacos. Los tacos son muy deliciosos. Los tacos son la tortilla de maíz y los tacos son tamaño medio. Mi padre pide enchilada, mi madre pide ensalada, y mi hermana pide hamburguesa porque ella es muy pequeña. Nosotros nos gustaría la comida y vamos a la restaurante de nuevo. Yo recommenda el restaurante a los amigos porque el restaurante es muy delicioso. Yo quiero pedir la quesadilla. El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant es muy bien y la comida es muy delicioso. read more

I just got back from the Rancho Grande Mexican restaurant in Garden City. We had the meanest waitress I've ever encountered in my life! Rude every second from start to finish. She had the most angry, unfriendly glare. She practically threw the food at us, slamming it onto the table. I asked her for something and as she rushed by she abruptly said "I'm not gonna answer you right now! I'm taking them their food!" Though she wasn't carrying any food at the time. Her tone was short and angry. She messed up all of our orders and then treated us as though we were to blame for asking for minus guac and sour cream. She and the cook argued for ten minutes, over who was right about the orders. The food was mediocre at best. I asked if they had a ground beef chimichanga because it only said shredded beef or chicken on the menu. She looked at me as though I was a huge idiot. She was very impatient when you ask a question. The place was empty and when I've driven by in the past, it usually appears empty. Now I know why. At 38 years old, I can honestly say this experience has taken the title of worst dining experience of my life thus far. There aren't even words for how unbelievable it was. If you're in the Garden City area and have ever considered dining at this place, don't bother. Huge waste of time and money! read more

The chicken tacos are some of the best chicken tacos I've ever had. I would refer anyone to try this place- very very good. I got take out so I can't speak to the dining-in experience- but great good, fast service, at an affordable price. read more

We love this place. We get carryout once a week. Great prices great food. The owners are mexican right out of Mexico City, Mexico (the origial owners) The Grandkids run it now with all Grandmas recipies and cooking styles. Most of the staff are family. In fact don't be surprized if a 6 year old gives you your chips and salsa. When moms sitter cancels she has been knowen to show-up to work with kid in tow. read more