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    Rancho Grande Mex Grill

    4.1 (227 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Rice & Beans, Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo
    Suzanne M.

    Every time we come here, it's always a great experience! Javi is a great bartender- whenever we order food to-go; he allows us to sit at the bar and have a drink while we wait. He offers to put it in a to-go cup also. I would love a larger patio, just like the one on Allen and Brimhall, but we'll settle for the intimate setting for now. Hopefully it expands soon!

    Enchiladas Suizas
    Susana C.

    Im very skeptical and super judgmental when it comes to Mexican restaurants. But I have to say that Rancho Grande is probably one of the better ones in town. We usually only come in for lunch during g the week with coworkers and they have decent lunch menu. I tend to always order their enchiladas suizas. They are prepared well and very flavorful. I also had their chile relleno ( not pictured), but didn't care for it. It was breaded, literally. Maybe that's a Telmex thing, idk... The service is quick, staff are always friendly and the colors and decor are very welcoming and familiar.

    Massive nachos .
    Allysa J.

    The food was very good!! I ordered the nachos as my meal. It's the biggest plate of nachos I've ever gotten! The server was super friendly and nice, checked in on us quite often. Clean restrooms and clean restaurant. Definitely affordable as well, especially on taco tuesdays! Check this place out for sure.

    Guacamole
    Robyn L.

    I have never been to this restaurant but my buddies and I wanted to try it out. We went on taco Tuesday and we got seated right away. The staff were all very kind and told us about the different types of margaritas and drinks. We each chose a fruity margarita and they were good. They brought us chips and salsa right away and those were really good. My friend ordered guacamole for the table and that was so fresh and delicious. We all got different tacos to try and they were all delicious but the sauce that came with them was the bomb!! Sooooo good. We will be back I'm sure.

    Pile of fat and gristle bigger than a chip

    I ordered chili Colorado enchiladas to go. Menu describes them as sirloin steak cut in strips and cooked red sauce. The sauce was amazing. The meat was not good. It was tiny chopped up pieces of something. It didn't taste like sirloin. Worse part was that Most pieces had pieces of fat and/or chunks of gristle. I trimmed off what I could, which probably was 25% of the meat, which was not plentiful to begin with. The guacamole was fresh and delicious. The salsa had just enough heat for me. The rice was fine. The beans tasted likely were from a can or food service and not made in house. I wanted to love it, but the meat...

    Camarones Diabla
    Sara A.

    The service gets all 5 stars. I'm disappointed with the food. I ordered Camarones Diabla. I love spicy! I got the shrimp but I got absolutely no spice. It had more of a sweet flavor. I didn't even finish my plate because it was so mild/bland. I've ordered the same dish at the other location and loved it. I didn't want to take my left overs and the waitress asked if anything was wrong. I told her it just wasn't spicy. She was kind enough to take a little off my bill. She didn't have to do that.

    Sharon Joy O.

    They are so friendly here. There are times when I come to a restaurant and the hostess ask me, "how many?", I get weird looks when I answer, "just 1, please." Not here.... they were so attentive to me without being overbearing. They greeted me with a smile, led me to my table, brought my ice tea over with a hefty full of warm chips and salsa. The food came piping hot and incredibly delicious. There was so much food, definitely a bang of your buck! Soccer was playing on the TVs, drinks were being poured from the fully stocked bar... looks and feels like a fiesta in this very quaint place. I'd definitely hit this place up again when I'm in the area.

    Chili Relleno
    Carolyn P.

    The Staff is well trained at this family owned restaurant. The hostess was so friendly and seated me immediately. Lisa was my pleasant server, service was quick & friendly. They start with Spicy tomato sauce type of salsa hint of chipotle & Crispy fresh homemade chips. I had a Chili Relleno & cheese enchilada smothered in their delicious Ranchera sauce & melty cheese. I did notice how that the salsa and ranchera sauce tastes slightly different than their south side location. But the were both locations have delicious food. The restaurant is bright and cheery with hand painted decor every where.

    Steak & chicken fajitas
    Grace R.

    Came in tonight with my daughter. The service was phenomenal. The food was outstanding. I had the steak & chicken fajitas. My baby had chicken nuggets and fries. At the end our dinner our server told us someone had already taken care of our bill.

    Morning special. 13.95 for a two item combo. Shredded beef taco and shredded beef enchilada with rice and beans.
    Jacquelyn E.

    Went on my lunch break because I was craving an enchilada and a hard taco. My oh my was it delicious. The chips and salsa are delectable. I asked for the jalapeño salsa when my food came out. That's a good flavor. It wasn't spicy this time but flavor was there. I went at 10:30am and it wasn't busy. Thank god. It was cleanly and the server was attentive. Definitely recommend.

    Shrimp Flautas
    Maria M.

    My fiancé and I went for a late dinner, and were not disappointed. The service was among the best we've had in a while. The servers were constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything, and our cups never ran empty. I ordered the fajitas and they were absolutely mouth watering. The chicken was juicy not dry like some other places I've gone to and also ordered the chicken fajitas. The dining area was a bit small I can see it being a bit overstimulating for some, but there is enough space between tables to where you don't have to hear peoples conversations. We will definitely be coming back.

    Chicken Flautas
    Tim H.

    We had dinner at Rancho Grande and as usual they did not disappoint. The restaurant was clean and very busy. We waiting for a few minutes before a table became open. I ordered the Fish Tacos and my wife ordered the Chicken Flautas. My Fish Tacos were very flavorful with lots of fish inside. The rice and beans complimented them nicely. My wife said the Chicken Flautas were well seasoned and the chicken was cooked perfectly. There were a out three people working in the area we sat. Each of them came by at different times to check on us and made sure our drinks were filled. Thank you Rancho Grande for a great dinning experience.

    Cute table and chair
    Maricel P.

    We decided to go to a different restaurant rather than our usuals. I had lived near the other location for years and never tried it. The place looked really nice coming in. It looks like they wanted a more authentic look and they did a great job. They have tons of beautiful plates and decor on the wall and the tables look custom made with each table and chairs having an image of Mexico and the culture. Staff was superb! They were super friendly. They checked up on us and they were on top of their game. What I noticed and I did like what I saw was that a lot of customers that came in were regulars. The staff knew them by name and remembered what these people liked and if they were going to get the "usual" today. I come from a small town so when I see that, this type of behavior is like a small town... meaning, everyone feels welcomed here and it's like family. Food was good, they give a good amount of food. To me, it's a little pricier than I thought it was going to be, but wasnt a killer. If I was in the neighborhood again, I would like to come back. I love local restaurants that have a homey atmosphere. If you guys haven't been here yet, check it out.

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    It was fantastic. Beto & Javi took great care of us!! The food and drinks were delicious!

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    Menudo is from the can. Server lied when I asked four times. Highly recommend if you enjoy paying $20 for a canned product.

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    Best spot to grab a drink and a bite to eat!! The decore is cute and love the service here.

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    Love Rancho, particularly this location. Really delicious food and also great service. One of our favorites.

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    We came in to celebrate my 38th birthday today. I was on the mood for some shrimp fajitas…read more We'd been to the other location and didn't have as good experience as this. First off it was a steady flow of customers for a Wednesday evening. Many birthdays! We were sat immediately and waiter came to take our drink order. I had a mango chamoy margarita, while my husband got a roasted chili cucumber margarita on the rocks. His drink was SPICY! I ordered the shrimp fajitas and my husband ordered the chicken and steak molcajete. Our food was brought out super fast! The portions - humongous! But the food is so good! My husband is super picky when it comes to Mexican food, and he said this molcajete is his favorite so far compared to other Mexican restaurants we've been to. The bright colorful colors and great music selection really make it joyous and fun dining experiences. Highly recommend.

    Stopped here after work. We sat at the bar area but got a table back there. The service was lacking…read morejust a bit, the girl seemed overwhelmed and didn't check on anybody for a min. Some showed their displeasure. Since I was willing on a drink I was just watching. I ended up getting the chile verde plate and my wife got the chicken quesadilla. My chile verde was ok, the beans were cold. The quesadilla was not great at all. The ambiance in the room was good with the decor and natural lighting.

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    I feel as though Sancho's Tacos has been coming up in my feed, or I hear about the place from…read morefriends. I finally had an opportunity to stop in myself and was not disappointed. So good! The place is pretty easy to find on the corner of 18th & R. There isn't a lot of seating for more than parties of 4. We were a party of 6 and we all smooshed into a horseshoe booth inside. There are only 2 of these booths available and they indicated they are not able to place additional seating at the booths. I imagine you might be able to put tables together outside for a larger party. We were greeted warmly, and while I felt overwhelmed by the amazing choices, the gal taking our order put me at ease by walking me through the menu board. We got amazing carnitas quesadillas and tacos and another dish that came on top of a mound of delicious fries. It's the kind of place where you order, then sit down and they bring you the food. We were well taken care of. Our drinks were refilled and they brought us 'to go' boxes. Their portions are generous and just tasty. And the iced tea was perfect! We ordered a full order of chips and salsa. That is extra. It was $6 for a full order ($5 for half) and these chips were well worth the cost. We will be back!

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    We went to El Puesto Cocina y Cantina without a reservation and it seemed pretty crowded. I don't…read moreeven know if they take reservations. We had our order to go and went back to our hotel. It was just the best. Next time we will eat there. The place is spotless and really pretty. It is festive looking and ever so comfortable. We loved everything about it. Parking is easy. The prices are super fair. The food is amazing. We had burritos that were just packed with meat. We had chicken and beef. We also had chips and coffee to go. I have to say, their coffee is great. The service is so nice. This was our first time here so they were so helpful with the menu. We also took Papa Tacos and wow were they great. We loved the rice and beans. The rice was perfect, not dried out like some places. We will be back. Try it.

    I came in expecting a relaxed dinner where I could actually sit and catch up, but the experience…read morefelt rushed and poorly handled from the start. Before my guest even arrived, I was told the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes, which made it impossible to plan or order properly for both of us. About 30 minutes after being seated, the waitress asked to close out my tab and mentioned they were closing an hour and a half early, something that should have been communicated when I walked in so I could have chosen to go elsewhere. To make things worse, about 10 minutes before closing, they turned the lights all the way up and shut the music off, which made it very clear we were being pushed out. No one came by to offer boxes for our food (I had more than half my meal left), and my guest didn't even get to finish her drink. We were essentially rushed out before the already early closing time, with no proper send-off. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Buenas Vidas Tapas Lounge has always been one of my favorite spots when I'm in Bakersfield for…read morebusiness or spending time with my son. The food was absolutely delicious, which is why I'm leaving this review, but unfortunately the service missed the mark during our most recent visit. We ordered our steak medium rare, but it came out well done. When our server took our order, our appetizers arrived quickly and then our entrees followed, but we had to remind him about the Starry soda that was ordered and never brought out initially. The biggest issue occurred when the Aguachile Ribeye was brought to our table. One of the plates was broken, causing food and sauce to spill all over me and the seat. While the server acknowledged something happened, there wasn't much concern shown about the spill on my shorts, and no replacement plate was offered. A simple apology and a little more attention to the situation would have gone a long way. Later, when we asked for a box for the leftover steak, it took quite a while and I ended up having to remind our server again. Overall, the food was fantastic and is the reason I continue to come back. The kitchen clearly knows what they're doing. However, the service could use some improvement, especially when it comes to attention to detail and handling issues when they arise. I'll still be back because I genuinely enjoy the food, but I hope the service experience improves on future visits.

    Great place for happy hour or Sunday brunch. I love the margarita flight and their selection of…read moretapas. The food and drinks here are consistently good and at great prices. I appreciate that their margaritas are solid not super sweet. If I lived closer, I would probably be here a lot more often! The ambiance is relaxed and I appreciate some of the more modern touches in the otherwise natural feel of the restaurant. Service can be a bit slow at times, though I tend to not mind when I'm there catching up with friends or having a slow Sunday. The servers are generally very nice and caring.

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