My husband had the fajita burrito (huge) and I had the cheese enchiladas with steak on top. Both were super flavorful and delicious. Got seated immediately on a Friday night and very fast service. Highly recommend. read more

Best carnitas I've ever had! Came here on a Wednesday evening since I was in the area and I was craving Mexican food. Got sat right away, chips and salsa served immediately. Our server was quick, asking for a drink order without any time to look at the menu. If I knew what I wanted, I would've been grateful. Ordered the carnitas tacos and choriqueso. The choriqueso was good, nothing out of the world. But the carnitas? AMAZING. It was charred a little and the corn tortillas were toasted. I'm surprised I've had the best carnitas I've her had in Forest Lake Minnesota??? But seriously. It was heavenly. It was heavily influenced by the "medium" beer, which was huge, but I swear those tacos were DELICIOUS. Im definitely coming back for more carnitas tacos and lake views. read more

Very good lunch here. I enjoyed a burrito with rice and beans. We also had steak fajitas, taco salad and chicken enchiladas. Everything was very good and the service was great. read more

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Best carnitas tacos ever! Perfect place for a quick bite on an unseasonably warm evening. We had the Tacos Mexicanos with carnitas and corn tortillas, which were extra crispy, accompanied by choriqueso which was fantastic. The beer was as cold as ever. Will definitely come back! read more

Service is really awesome in this place! We truly enjoyed the first time we came here with such lovely, welcoming staff! The tres leches and queso are both so creamy!! The rest of the food we tried has been good, but the drinks are offered in such big portions!! It's a fun place to go and it's comfortable and has a nice view of the lake as a bonus! read more

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Delicious, authentic Tex Mex!!! Stopped on our way up North. Lunch deals were excellent value. We will definitely visit again!

Very pleased with my food. Great service and very authentic food. I'm from California and am very familiar with the cuisine. Delicious and very well done. Would highly recommend read more

I've genuinely tried to like this place, but after multiple visits, I cannot. 1st visit was a little after they opened and the service was terrible. No one knew who had our table and the waiter who thought he had us, decided to take his attitude out on us. The food that day was mediocre at best with pricing much higher then it should be. Our 2nd visit was the total opposite; bad food good service. The young lady serving us was sweet and on the ball with refills etc. Our last visit was the worst of both. Another attitude filled waiter (with no apparent reasoning) and food that none of us were willing to eat, it was so bad I definitely recommend avoiding this restaurant. read more

We took our daughter there for lunch. It was pretty empty and I was a little anxious about being there. The waiter came right over with menu's and water. There was a full menu along with a lunch menu with specials. We ordered the shrimp Chimi (which was huge and stuffed with big shrimp), the lunch Chimi and the beef, chicken shrimp?? dish along with a huge and delicious Margarita. The food was great and some of the best Mexican dishes we've had. No complaints. Waiter was very attentive and pleasant. By the way, lots of people came in after us. Also have a perfect view of the lake while you eat - a real bonus. We definitely recommend Rancho Loco. Will look forward to going there again. read more

We stopped in for lunch and found this place to be just what we wanted. We were seated quickly and our drink order was fast. Our food order came out quickly and the food was hot. The only complaint I would have is the food itself could use a bit more flavor/ seasoning. Prices seemed normal and the ambiance was relaxing and not too loud. read more

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Really good Mexican food in Forest Lake! The Margs were big and tasty and we definitely had left over enchiladas. Lots of parking spaces available and the outside is well kept and nice looking! The service was speedy and it had a normal Mexican atmosphere. Nice spot for a dinner! read more

Rancho Loco Forest Lake - Tres Marias - Mexican Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

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Came with some friends who are local and love this place. The menu is huge! I wasn't quite sure what to order but I always enjoy taquitos so that is what I chose. They were not rolled thin like I'm used to, they were more like small burritos, no complaints as the chicken and beef inside (2 if each) was super tasty and actually stayed moist! Rice had great flavor. My husband had the loco nachos and they were super good and loaded up with meat just like he was hoping. Our friends ordered a fajita dinner to share and it was massive. Each had their own side plate with rice, lettuce etc... that's a nice touch! They had plenty of leftovers, we ate all of ours. read more

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I try to eat a fair amount of Mexican. I got the fajitas here one trip and the sampler another visit. Both were fantastic! Service was good. We will be back for sure. read more

Rancho Loco Forest Lake - Mexican Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Great service, great food, great margaritas. Fun little place with a beautiful view. Truly good food in a little town read more

Rancho Loco Forest Lake - Mexican Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

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My family and I went to lunch at Rancho Loco in Forest Lake. There was no one in the restaurant when we arrived which surprised us since there was a lot of activity at the lake and the parking lot was packed. The waiter brought us chips and salsa. The chips were fine...the salsa was just a generic tomato salsa. There was no hint of fresh vegetables in it - just the plain salsa you'd get in the jar in the grocery store. We were given one-sheet lunch menus and then the full menu that had appetizers, lunch and dinner items, and drinks. There were many options for lunch, and even more for dinner. Three of us ordered from the lunch menu and one ordered from the big menu. The food came relatively quickly and in stages - one person's meal at a time. So, that was kind of awkward to have to wait until everyone's meal came out to start eating. It would have been better to bring it all out at once. The sizzling fajitas were nicely grilled as were the trio of meats (steak, chicken, and shrimp). Although good, none of the food was overly spicy or flavorful. Having come back from London earlier in the month where all the meals we had were spectacular, it was somewhat disappointing - though not surprising - that the food was bland. The refried beans and rice had no flavor. One of my daughters asked for a spicy salsa so she could put that over her meal. She said it tasted better that way. Would we come back again? Probably not. However, we enjoyed the view of the lake while trying a new restaurant in the area. It's always good to support small businesses, and by having lunch here we did just that. read more

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We really enjoyed this! We recently moved here from WV, But before that we were in Austin Texas so we had been grieving the loss of good Mexican food since leaving Texas. This fit the bill pretty well! Hubs and I shared the large Texas margarita (yum!) and we tried several entrees (patty of four). Chimichanga, burrito and fajitas. All were excellent! Salsa with the chips was very flavorful and zippy. Pico was phenomenal. Excellent service and it was so nice to sit and see the lake across the street. We will Definitely be back!! read more

The food is pretty awesome!!! We tried a beef chimichangas and seafood enchiladas, both were excellent. The rice and beans are killer, especially the rice. I've never said that about any Mexican restaurant ever. Good location with a nice view of the lake. Both dishes were about 15$. I think the food is better than zoukmeya but obviously not the decor.we will come back. read more

Wonderful Mexican food! Servers work really hard and food is very quick. The top shelf margarita's are amazing. Small outdoor patio in the summer. This is our go to Mexican place! read more

I will drop a five star rating - all things considered. First, to those reviews about service, I will say ours was perfect. We actually went in "looking" for poor service and ours was great. From the greeting to the to-go box, we were treated well. Good menu - lots of options and some I would like to try. Portions are great and with the chips and salsa you shouldn't leave hungry. Frozen margaritas were nothing to get overly excited about but pared well with our meal. Place was clean, servers were attentive and the pricing was good. My only negative was that the music was too loud and was not playing correctly. Being that it was so loud you could really hear the "buffering" (assuming they are streaming) and that makes people louder too. We just laughed it off but if the dial was at a 7, they could take it to a 5 and still keep the place filled with ambiance. Another Mexican review...and for MN, this place is good. read more

Rancho Loco Forest Lake - Enchiladas Poblanas - Mexican Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Love Rancho! My coworkers and I get it almost weekly! Delicious food, Queso is amazing and I love their meats (chicken and steak) great place! read more

The place has a nice little setting with booths on the outer part and nice views of the parking lot with a lake behind it. I got the big supreme burrito and I'd get it again. I made two meals out of it. Chips and salsa were typical but the refried beans were, I'll say, different. I can't put my finger on the spices of them but they tasted different, a little off?, and were spicy but I like spicy. Oh and to add to the authenticity, they play Mexican music read more

This new restaurant has a lot of options in their menu. Service is great and the food is delicious. It is not a fancy place, but definitely a great addition to forest lake. The portions are huge, low prices, good service and great flavor. We were surprised with the authenticity of this place, they were playing latin music ( which I love!) and the food was better than I expected. We ordered Alambre and Bacon Wrapped burrito. The nachos with salsa are complimentary and the kind you can't stop eating ( so good). We had to take leftovers and ate them for breakfast next morning ( still very tasty). read more

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Their food and beverages are delicious! We received great service at lunch and will be back!

The service is always so friendly and the food is great. The margs are also huge! Would definitely recommend.

The wait was short. The service was fast . Staff was great. Only complaint, the music was too loud. Hard to talk to my dinner partner.. read more

REALLY good chips and salsa. Prompt service. Best taco salad in a while. Will come back

Dead at lunch should have given us pause. Visited for a weekday birthday lunch. We were one of three tables but service was sloooowww. House Margarita was terrible, premium margarita was better, but $15?? First time I've had a chimichanga that was not even deep fried.. baked? Flavorless. Salsa was watery and a meager portion. Chips were thick and tasteless. Aren't these the basics at a Mexican restaurant? Our server was very young and completely uninterested in her job, we watched another server pull right up and park next to the entrance, sure hope no one handicapped needed that spot. No dessert offered even though it was clearly communicated we had a birthday at the table. All in all, terrible food, sad drinks and crappy service. What a disappointment. read more

Pleasant surprise in Forest Lake. Started with large margarita and it was large enough for table. Food was great including extensive menu with several vegetarian options. Had Texanas fajitas, steak burrito with queso, chicken taco salad, and enchiladas vegetariana. Large portions with quality ingredients. Great atmosphere, service was great. Will definitely will be going back. read more

Super friendly service--our free chips and salsa arrived almost before we sat down! Great family atmosphere! Convenient location with lots of parking. read more

I've been around the food scene for a minute now. I don't know why people don't like the place. The food was great, service was good and fast. We had nachos supreme and the tacos supreme, the chips and the tortillas were fresh and warm. The salsa was great and we purchased a container to bring home with us. The kid said it was her favorite Mexican restaurant we've been to. So that says something. Thanks for the great service and food Rancho Loco! read more

Good Mexican. Ordered to go and ate at the nearby park. Kids loved the food and they are picky eaters. Will definitely eat there again. Portions are massive!! read more

We really enjoyed the white queso and the salsa, those two things almost make this place worth trying again when we come back to Minnesota. The nachos were boring because it was basically chips with the queso dumped on it, but they were fine, just like the taco salad, adequate. The main issue here though is the service. Our waiter was just in his own world. There were maybe 3 tables for lunch there and we were his only table, but he never came around, and when he did check in he just casually strolled up and we still had to ask for refills. He was a friendly guy, he just had no interest in waiting tables when we were there, so we kind of lost. read more

Our favorite Mexican place, hands down. They have a huge menu and everything is bursting with flavor. Their "top shelf" strawberry margaritas on ice are the bees knees and gigantic. Don't order a large unless you have 4 people drinking it. Service is super quick and always very friendly. read more

Friendly service alerting us to Happy Hour $6 Margaritas. Yummy for a house drink. Large portions of very tasty food with reasonable prices. Overlooking the Forest Lake beach.... read more

Rancho Loco is a great restaurant addition to the Forest Lake lakefront area! Rancho Loco is located across the circle from Vanelli's Restaurant, and has ample parking and seating. With a full service bar, great food, tap beer, friendly service and large food portions- what more could you ask for? If you are in the Forest Lake area, and are hungry for a great meal at good prices- give Rancho Loco a try! read more

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Excellent seafood chimichanga. Great service, good beer selections. We will be back.m

Yum! Seafood dip is so good!! Service is always amazing. Margaritas are huge and they have great happy hours!

I wish I could have remembered to take pictures of our food. Everything came out just as ordered with a couple changes. The food was good, but the margaritas were like a weird blue/green color that threw me off. They tasted good though. Only issue was the service. Our waitress kept forgetting things and had to be reminded a few times, which would be understandable if they were super busy, but they weren't. I'd go again. read more

In short, just go to Don Julio's Their food was bland, an item listed on their menu was unavailable, and it was a little too pricy for the quality. The service was alright, but they can't get a good tip if the food isn't any good. Around $60 for three people which is around the same price at Don Julios. read more

Was a little apprehensive going there on our first day back in MN. I ordered take out a couple of times when they first opened and with COVID hitting MN hard, they only did take out but the food was excellent and very authentic. Now after six months of being away in FL we decided to try them as we could dine in. It is close to where we live but after reading some reviews in Yelp I was a little apprehensive but our neighbors said the service was great as was the food so we checked it out on our first nite back. No disappointment at all! The food and service was top notch not to mention the pricing .. go try it out yourselves. My hubby and I are foodies and this is hand down one of the best Mexican food we have had in MN! Gracias!!! read more