In town for work, and my coworkers suggested this as one of the best places for Mexican food. My first impression when I walked in was how beautifully designed the restaurant is. It definitely has a more upscale feel than most Mexican restaurants I've been to. It's a bit pricey, but honestly, the complimentary salsa bar with perfectly crispy tortilla chips is worth it. I don't know what they put in that green sauce, but I kept going back for more. And yes, another refill of chips, please! I had the chicken fajitas as my main entrée, and that chicken... easily some of the best I've ever had. It was incredibly moist, loaded with flavor, and perfectly cooked. I also got to try the quail from the JJ, and that was definitely the star of the show. So flavorful. I could eat about 10 or more of the quails. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and plenty of reasons to return. Highly recommend! read more

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We absolutely love Lewis BBQ and didn't feel like fighting Charleston traffic and parking on a Saturday night, but this was a miss. While the queso and the meat were good (not much of it though), everything else left a lot to be desired. The sauces were not good and kind of ruined the food for me. I'm surprised by how unimpressed we were. It's certainly not awful but wasn't worth $70 for two dinners (no alcohol). I don't recommend it and don't think we'll be back, unfortunately. read more

Another out of this world meal at Rancho Lewis. The grouper fish tacos were absolute perfection, featuring flaky fish with a light crisp texture and bright, balanced flavors that let the quality of the grouper shine. Every element worked together beautifully without overpowering the dish. The guacamole was exactly what great guacamole should be, creamy with just the right amount of texture, perfectly ripe avocados, fresh lime, and balanced seasoning that made it hard to stop eating. The Spanish rice, tomatillo sauce, and pinto beans were all equally delicious and clearly made with care and attention to flavor. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed chatting with our friendly and enthusiastic bartender, which made the experience even more memorable. Service, atmosphere, and food were all outstanding. Paying with Blackbird was an added bonus and made the evening even better. Looking forward to coming back again soon. read more

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I came here with a larger party for a Sunday evening dinner and I was not disappointed. The endless salsa bar alone, amazing! The different types of fajitas were a great hit at our table. We ordered plenty of small apps such as guac and queso for the table, great portion sizes for sharing. The decor was picture worthy throughout the restaurant inside and out. Great service front start to finish. I recommend checking out this restaurant. read more

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Had to try rancho Lewis this weekend !!! They have a great menu selection. The outdoor patio is ideal and right next to an open area, so very family friendly. It's a little ways from the downtown area but worth the drive. We ordered the brisket enchiladas, fajitas, and street tacos. I would love to visit again. The meats all had great flavor and were tender which you would expect from a Lewis establishment! read more

Rancho Lewis - Brisket enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is our fourth visit in 4 years. It had fallen off from its first year, so we just hadn't been back. Well, we gave it another go and are so glad we did! Our Queso Asado was fantastic. It had that thick consistency fundito is known for. I had the lunch portion of steak fajitas. The steak was tender and the smoked flavor was just right. Everyone else in our party of four had brisket enchiladas. The brisket was of course so tender and flavorful. Their salsa verde is fantastic too. So glad we gave it another chance and thankful it's returned to its high standards! read more

Rancho Lewis has a really cool, lively vibe -- fun decor, great energy, and friendly service. The free salsa bar with three different options is an awesome touch, and the chile con queso was absolutely delicious. I tried the Christmas burrito, which had tender, flavorful pork and a nice balance of red and green sauce. The brisket enchiladas were good but on the smaller side with filling for the price. Overall, it's a great spot for bold flavors, a relaxed atmosphere, and a solid margarita. read more

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Food was incredible. Great waitstaff and beautiful building. You gotta try it! The best fajitas and beautiful drinks.

The atmosphere is awesome, laid back. Food was excellent and are bartender Susie Q was amazing read more

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Worse service I've had in a very long time. The host finally came and got us some water because he saw that we had been sitting without service for so long. The guac and chips= slightly above average. Beef ribs= dry, not much meat on the bone, and not much flavor. Beans= below average. Slaw= slightly above average. Drinks= below average after being told "we can't make that" to three common drinks. Will not return. read more

Try this place! We loved eating here. First of all, the inside is beautifully decorated. We love the southwest ranch theming-- it reminded me of my time in New Mexico and southern Colorado. The lighting is great, really setting the ambience in there. The service was also attentive. Our waiter was very sweet and was on his game the whole time we were there. They have a salsa bar and every sauce we tried was delicious. Their homemade chips are also great. It's a scratch kitchen! We ordered queso for the table and my husband and I got an old fashioned and a Margarita, respectively. Both were well balanced. His old fashioned in particular had a delicious, Smokey taste to it For entrees, my husband ordered the smoked brisket enchiladas and I ordered chicken enchiladas verdes. The latter was our favorite-- just a really great flavor and the chicken was very well seasoned and very juicy, especially for being in an enchilada. The beans in the side were delicious and the Spanish rice was fluffy. We were too full for dessert but hopefully we will try next time! I can't wait to go back. read more

Rancho Lewis - Smoked brisket enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Located in the same business complex as Edmund's Oast, Rancho Lewis was a convenient and pet-friendly dining option with outdoor patio seating. As a sister restaurant to Lewis Barbecue--one of our top five favorites in Charleston--we were excited to give it a try. We were welcomed with a complimentary trio of salsas and chips before our meal, which was a nice touch. The waiter was exceptionally friendly, even chatting with us about Luna and dogs in general--always a favorite topic of mine. The menu is fairly small, but offers a solid selection of dishes. The food was good--not necessarily a standout--but we'd definitely return. The atmosphere was charming, and Luna was perfectly content relaxing with us on the patio. read more

What a great place! Excellent food, wonderful service, overall great experience. Some of the best TexMex food I've had in a while. The steak fajitas were delicious. read more

My New Years goal is to try more restaurants in the Charleston area and this one has been on my list for a while. This was my first time here. I made reservations online thru Resy. When you walk in it feels like I am walking into a southwestern vibe. It's so nice and intimate. They have a small little salsa bar which is cool. We got the smoked brisket taquitos and I got the chicken street tacos and my husband got the Christmas Burrito. All the food was delicious. My husband cleaned his plate. We both are fans of Lewis Barbecue and this place is right there when it comes to great food and drinks. read more

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We are a house divided on this spot. Overall, I am happy to say that it is fine. Really fine. I have never been displeased with a cocktail or with the cuisine. The service is always super. For me, nothing really stands out. I never leave saying I have to go back and have that drink or that food item. My husband, however, loves the cocktails, especially the happy hour menu, and loves the food and so do a couple of our good friends. The setting is nice and the happy hour prices are affordable. As I said, I have no real complaints, just nothing sets this a part from other places that I visit. Whether you are a local or new to town, give it a try and make your own decision. read more

We visited Rancho Lewis last Saturday night. I ordered a Mexican martini & it was good. I think the bar tender was heavy handed with the lime juice, as it was way more tart than I've had at Trudy's in Austin, where it originated. Loved the thick, fresh tortilla chips brought to the table & self-serve salsa bar. Such a fun appetizer! For dinner I ordered the wedge salad but had it made with romaine & added grilled shrimp. This salad was a flavor bomb. I loved it. But it only came with five shrimp &, sadly, they were over grilled. Some were even charred black in spots, so almost inedible. This was disappointing for a $6 add-on. I'd get the salad again, but with the pulled chicken. My husband got the beef ribs ($58.) He liked them, but our seven year old noted that there wasn't much meat on them! Overall, I enjoyed RL. It's a pricey menu for Tex-Mex fare, but I'd come back on occasion. read more

While we love Lewis BBQ, this second visit to Racho Lewis was a bit of a disappointment. Staff is fantastic, but the food is lacking given the price point. The venue is comfortable but the music very loud, especially when they aren't that busy. It's hard to have a conversation across the table whether you are sitting inside or out. The drinks are light on the alcohol and nothing notable flavor wise. The food is attempting to be an upscale version of basic southwestern/Mexican influenced cuisine. The portions for the money seem out of alignment. If the quality had been super high, I'd understand the portion sizing, but the chicken and beef in the fajitas seemed to be the type I'd expect from a lower end fast casual restaurant. The beans and rice are fine, but rarely do you find "amazing" or unique beans and rice. Regarding pricing, as an example, beef fajitas are $34 and if you ask for a mixed portion, they charge an additional $4 for chicken. As you can see from the photo, this is not a $38 portion of meat. Additionally, if you ask for more than 3 tortillas, there is an additional $6 upcharge for 3 more. That feels excessive for some flour that was put through a machine. I did enjoy the hot wings. The spice was great, but they were somewhat over sauced. Their green salsa is fantastic. This is NOT a necessary stop in the Charleston area. All things considered, there are so many other dining options so best to move on and try something else. read more

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Night 1 on our weekend in Charleston we dined at Rancho Lewis. We made reservations a while back since there were 12 of us and when we got there they were finishing setting our table. It was nice that they were on time with our reservation and we didn't need to wait any time for our table. Service : our waiter was great. He welcomed us to Charleston and then told us he would give us a few minutes for us to review the menu and then told us about their tortilla chips and the Salsa Food: chips and salsa bar didn't disappoint. The issue a few of us that ordered chicken enchiladas or chicken tacos all said it was way too salty. The fish tacos were really good and tasty. A few minor issues was incorrect drink was brought to us as well as the food runner didn't know the difference between a chicken taco and fish taco, so the person who ordered the fish taco ate the chicken taco. The manager did bring the fish tacos when dinner was almost done. Would I go back yes, but maybe with a smaller group. read more

Rancho Lewis - Chicken tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Went on advice from a friend who had a daughter at college of Charleston. 15 minute uber ride. Great hostess and bar tenders. Margaritas frozen below average. Food average. Not worth the visit. Wouldn't go back read more

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Gotta love the salsa bar. Everything I tried was killer and I can't wait to go back. Another home-run from the Lewis crew. read more

Rancho Lewis - Pozole - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Cool vibes, great service, love the salsa bar the spiciest one had the best flavor and the meats were high quality and tender. read more

Rancho Lewis - Steak fajitas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I had the queso, chips, chili lime margaritas and a fish taco. All very tasty. My husband had the brisket enchiladas. Way too salty. I only took a small bite and was grossed out read more

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My dinner at Rancho Lewis was a great mix of bold flavors and satisfying comfort and the grilled chicken fajitas were a standout that really showcased what this border-inspired spot is all about. read more

Brunch review: We stopped in to try the new brunch menu and overall, had a somewhat lackluster experience. Outside was lovely with fans and comfy seating. The food was good, nothing amazing- all came out hot and correct, which is a plus! The service was what really brought the meal down a lot. After being seated, my husband had water poured all over his lap and the table. The waitress sniffed through the whole service and struggled with some basic Qs about the dishes. Chips were fantastic as always and drinks were well made, but a LOT of ice. Okay, considering it wasn't really food related, but probably wouldn't return for brunch since there are so many other options in town to pick from! read more

Rancho Lewis - Huervos rancheros - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Small but diverse menu with great drinks. Part of the Lewis BBQ company so their brisket is to die for. Bartender makes strong and worthwhile drinks. Salsa bar with 3 variations of heat, cilantro, lime, onions. Fiancé had brisket burrito and I had a chile burger. Both were well worth the price and it is one of the best burgers I've had due to its uniqueness. Food came out fresh and HOT. Staff was great and very personable. Outdoor and indoor seating both available. read more

The food and service were both amazing here! They have a fun twist on their drinks like an old fashioned or martini with tequila in them. I got the Mexican Martini made with 100% agave tequila and it was delicious! They also give you chips and a trio of salsas that are all so good and so different in taste (one is an avocado cream salsa, a spicy habanero salsa and a medium slightly sweet salsa). Also loved the setting of the restaurant in a little courtyard with a brewery next door and lots of outdoor space for the kids to run around read more

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Everything always goes well. The food is fantastic, the service is always on par and the margaritas are always cold and tasty. Not sure you will find fajitas anywhere in the area that beat this place. In a great location, good music from Oast on the weekends. read more

I love this restaurant so much! It's incredible and the most authentically Southwest and Mexican style restaurant on the east coast. It rivals some of the best restaurants in Santa Fe for flavors and quality of food. I'm Colorado born and raised, with many trips to Taos and Santa Fe, and all over the Southwest. I love how this restaurant looks, feels, and smells. Order the fajitas and I especially love all the grilled vegetables like poblano peppers, onions, and sweet potato. Also love Lewis BBQ so feel like this group is doing great things. read more

They're crushing it here. The salsa bar, the fresh tortillas, the food; it's all incredible. Went for lunch and got one of the specials. I believe it was a red chile brisket enchiladas, but I could be remembering wrong. Whatever it was, I would get it again read more

The food is very good and fresh, I enjoyed my meal! However, service was slow and the portions are small for the price. read more

Rancho Lewis - Fish tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

ITS MY BIRTHDAAAAAY!!! YELP.....WHATJA GOT?!?!! And here we are. I've past this place by several times. I did not know all this life back here existed. I guess thats the point right. IF U KNOW U KNOW. Lol. When they finish building this place I can tell it's going to be the new hot spot. Beautiful back here. There's already some good resteraunt spots back here and more to come. Mexican food can be redundant so I'm expecting something different from the leaders of BBQ around. I think they delivered. When was the last time you saw ribs at a Mexican joint?? There beans are incredible. The place was packed. Great salsa bar with the verde being the best. We had all the usual. Burritos, tacos, etc. but what made them different was the freshness, and better ingredients. Guac could've been a lil better. Large bar area. They brought complimentary bday deserts. So cool. The shrimp and beef fajitas were the best. Steak was SOOOO FRIKN good. The only thing I didn't like was a appetizer. A dip with melted cheese on top. Once the cheese cooled it was just slop with a brick of cheese. Didn't understand what they were trying to do there. I WILL BE BACK!!! read more

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Great happy hour and great service! From 4-6 Monday-Friday. They have a few appetizer specials and 1/2 off cantina drinks! We started with the brisket taquitos and they were delicious. We then split an order of fajitas and they were really good! The frozen margarita was delicious and a great deal at 1/2 off!! read more

Rancho is a large open restaurant with a unique Tex Mex feel. Great happy hour for food and drinks and amazing margaritas. Lots of tables and the bar area is huge. The area around the restaurant has open seating outside, a place where the kids and play and a brewery. This is a great restaurant and overall a good spot. read more

visitors in town so took them to Rancho; our go- to restaurant for visitors. great outcome as before. lively clientele with prompt service. ventured out in their menu and ordered the smoked brisket enchies. wow,! talk about big flavor. I may not be able to consider other options in future visits read more

I had my graduation lunch at Rancho Lewis with a party of about 15. They knocked it out of the park! It could not have been a smoother experience. We had a reservation for 1:30 and they let us sit a bit earlier. We had pre chosen the courses we wanted to bring out for the entire table instead of letting everyone pick their own meal, and there was an option to pay that way. Our server was absolutely delightful and kept congratulating me and making me feel special! There is also a salsa bar with a bunch of different salsas, cilantro, and onion. That had to be my favorite part. You can also watch their tortillas be handmade and put on a conveyer belt! It is such a cool experience. Don't even get me started on the food. It had an amazing taste. We had vegetarians with us and it was no problem- they accommodated everyone. The veggie tacos actually tasted better than the meat to me! The steak fajitas are the star of the show though. We also had a really cool dessert experience. I highly recommend and will be back! read more

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Truthfully I wasn't impressed. I love there bbq spot but it his Mexican spot did nothing for me I had the "Lloyd Lewis" and I wasn't impressed. Also I didn't think it was worth the money I paid for the plate. Service was great. Surprisingly the fries were good. Unfortunately I would not return. She liked it but I didn't care for it. read more

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We were Downtown and the timing was right to finally try Rancho Lewis. It is legit, authentic Tex Mex and you can taste the quality. That being said... It comes with a pricetag. However, portions were large and definitely splittable. Plenty of parking and plenty of space down at the old workshop off King St Ext. The place is authentic from the breezeway to the kitchen... From the music to the pueblo wagon wheeled walls, wooden furniture, steer skull heads hanging and strings of chilli peppers. We had the lunch fajitas with steak (4 slices, approx 6oz) and chicken (4 slices, approx 6oz) sour cream, guac, pico, lettuce, rice, charro beans and fresh made corn (or flour) tortillas $22. You can order additional tortillas for $3 and it's sooo worth it! Also, get the So Far So Bueno... It's like a refreshing Paloma out of a bowl... So take a dive into some goodness while you're eating some of the best TexMex in town. And go ahead... While you're at is... Ask for another serving of those freshly made chips from their tortilleria right behind ya! read more

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Delicious! First timer and not my last. Erica was our very efficient server. Our early lunch found the place almost to ourselves but filled up as it struck lunchtime. It wasn't noisy at all. We started with adult beverages. I has a Mango Margarita & Kristen had So Far So Bueno. Refreshingly good! We split the luncheon Fajitas which had steak and chicken along with delicious grilled veggies. This luncheon portion was PLENTY to share. Plenty of parking. Erica informed us that the third Thursday of the month that a street festival occurred. Interestingly thinking. read more

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We stopped by for happy hour apps and drinks (drinks and appetizers are half off) The food was flavorful and filling. Even the house made chips were awesome (betcha can't eat just one) Initially, we intended on having dinner too but we all were satisfied. The Mexican Martini was delightful, and I can see why they limit you to just two--you get a few servings with just one order and it's mostly tequila. Will have to return to try more of the menu since I'm a fan of Lewis BBQ. read more

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I'm from New Mexico and have high standards for what I consider Mexican food. My bride calls me a New Mexican food snob, a title I hold dearly. Your service The ambience The food selection The food itself Outside of my native New Mexico, I am so grateful to have a place like yours that satisfies my desires. Thank you so much for striving for continual excellence and meeting that goal. read more

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