Ordered Fajitas... tasted like they were reheated & no seasoning, asked for fried jalapeños, they were NOT spicy at all. This is definitely not very Mexican approved... service was okay took way too long brought out fajitas then tortillas after the fajitas warm barely warm. Ambiance was weird also everyone was so surprised to see a MEXICAN LOL unless it is a racist town still left a $10 tip since waitress was okay read more

Good food and good service! Employees were really attentive. They brought out complimentary chips and salsa. I had some of the juiciest chicken fajitas! Had the perfect amount of flavor. Their piña colada was also great. If you love authentic Mexican food, come here!! My hubby had steak tacos and also enjoyed his meal! read more

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We stopped here on our way to St. Louis. It's a small mom and pop place. The workers were friendly and the service was good. We ordered steak tacos, chicken tacos, fish taco, and a beef tamale. They give you free chips and salsa. The food came out hot and fresh. Sadly, the tacos and the salsa were bland. The beef tamale was good. It had refried beans and red sauce on top. We usually love Mexican food, but this one was not the greatest. read more

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The food was good and the portions were large. This is a good place to stop for a bite to eat if you're traveling through the area.

Enchiladas Sueza was perfect! The chicken was very tender, and it tasted delicious! This stop is a fabulous alternative to all of the commercial lunch spots on this exit. Generous portion for item on lunch menu. read more

the atmosphere is decent the food is good the service is very slow and food was wrong every time

The food we ordered was great and came out timely. The Cazeulada was incredible truly. The service was good as well. A bit of a hole in the wall but right next to the exit off the highway and a restaurant I'll be sure to visit again! read more

The food was a different taste and it was very good. If you're around the area, look them up. Excellent homemade chipotle sauce. read more

Rancho Nuevo - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

Traveled to Vandalia from Las Vegas. I have been here for a few days. Day 3 I stopped in to try the food here at Rancho Nuevo. Great food! Being of Mexican descent, I appreciate food that reminds me of the meals my grandfather made. This is it. Stop in, have a cold beer, and let the food take you to your happy place. Muchos Gracias. read more

Rancho Nuevo - Carnitas de Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

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We wanted a break from fast food and found this local, Mexican Restaurant in Vandalia, IL. It's just off the interstate. Prices are very reasonable and food is very good. My tacos were delicious and the burrito my Bf had for dinner had no complaints. We were there for about 30-45 min total and our dinner was cooked perfect. We hope to make this our yearly spot for dinner as we travel through. read more

Rancho Nuevo - Chips and Salsa ... - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

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We just moved to this area and was asking for recommendations from friends and Rancho Nuevo made the list so we thought we would stop for lunch today (Monday). I ordered the lunch chimichanga special and she got the chicken enchiladas. I wanted to try a sample of the chicken tortilla soup so I asked the waiter and he said sure. The server brought ship and salsa and our drinks. The chips were very fresh and crispy with the right amount of salt and the salsa was very good. Next came the soup sample. Actually it was a full size serving! Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of it. I think I was so shocked by the size of the sample that I forgot all about it. Bottom line - this was one of the best chicken tortilla soups I have ever tasted! Next came the entree's. My chimichanga was stuffed with chicken peppers and onions and lightly fried but very good. Her enchiladas we great she said as well. I couldn't finish mine so I took a box with what was left home for later. Definitely coming back soon. Next time I'll start with the margarita special and a bowl of soup and remember to take photos! If you are traveling down interstate 70 or US 51 stop and give the soup a try. I would love to hear what you have to say about Rancho Nuevo. UPDATE 8/7/20: They are no longer serving the chicken tortilla soup. Not sure if they will offer it again or not. If you go ask for it and if enough people do I'm sure they will bring it back. It was awesome! read more

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The service is fast and always friendly ! The food is very good my favorite is Chicken and veggies on a bed of rice covered with the cheese sauce. It is so very good! The salsa is very good also. Never leave this place hungry ! read more

Stopped on my way to Denver mostly because of the reviews. I really enjoy small hole in the wall type restaurants while traveling because they always have different foods that you just don't find in mainstream restaurants. This place was disappointing to say the least. Drink selection was very limited, salsa was very bland, and food was a average at best. The diner itself was very small and not set up well which was not comfortable at all. Sharing my experience take it for what it's worth. read more

it was fine not great but not horrible I wouldn't go back by choice it was fine . the seats where hard and the food was ok

Our meal was delicious.. Service was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this restir any for authentic mexican dishes

The food is spectacular. We had Chicken enchiladas suissa. Yum yum. Delish hot salsa and mild salsa. Fast friendly service even though they were busy. The restaurant is so clean, the walls, decorations, not a sign of dust! Bathrooms are spotless. I can't think of any more good things to say. EXCELLENT everything!!!! read more

Rancho Nuevo - Restaurant , lots of parking. Can't show you the food because we couldn't stop eating it to take a photo. So delicious!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

I ordered shrimp tacos a la cart, side of beans and avocado. I'll be back. Specifically for the shrimp tacos. Bathroom was clean enough. Feels like all locals in this easy stop on the side on the side of the road. Sign says they're hiring, just like everyone else during the pandemic, but you couldn't tell. Good service. read more

Rancho Nuevo - Shrimp taco with avocado - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

This place is awesome! I know Mexican food and this is the real deal. What a Gem. Great fresh ingredients and prepared really nicely. The food at the other tables looked great as I was waiting for mine. I ordered the Grilled shrimp with grilled onions and mushrooms with rice and beans called Veracruz. It was probably the best Mexican meal I ever had! Large portions Nice friendly staff Clean Fast Fresh Home made chips and great fresh salsa I will be coming here as often as I can its so good Thank you Yelp and thank you Rancho Nuevo! read more

I was in my way to St Louis on the I70W and wanting to eat something good in quality and price we found ourselves with El Rancho Nuevo. They received us with chips and salsa. The main dishes were really generous and the prices were fenomenal. We liked it a lot and would recommend it anytime. Pd: we ordered the Lunch special Taco salad and the Taco Lunch meal. read more

Rancho Nuevo - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

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Stopped based on other Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Food was great and super fast service. Clean restrooms as others stated. It's a tiny restaurant, but it was wonderful. We will stop again. read more

To be completely honest with you... this is not the first time i am giving this place one star.... The food here is DESPICABLE, my meat is ALWAYS burnt, and guess what else happened to us this trip!!! A RUCKING COCKROACH IN THR WALL... i will never ever EVER be going here again!! My waiter was sweet and cute tho read more

Rancho Nuevo - The cockroach - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

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Great food at an easy to find location (for the travelers). We stopped for a quick dinner and were delighted with the excellent selection and good service. Cheerful place, super clean. So glad we stopped! read more

Rancho Nuevo - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

Stopped by on our way home from vacation. EXCELLENT service. Salsa was too die for. Good margaritas. I got the burrito croqueta and it was delicious. The manager came by with a new dish (chicken soup) they were adding and we decided to try it out. Also delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Traveling from NJ to LA, stumbled across Rancho Nuevo. The food was excellent - everything was super tasty - and the drinks were strong! Add reasonable prices and excellent service, and you just can't go wrong to eat here if you find yourself in the area! read more

Taking in some local flavor at Rancho Nuevo in vandalia, IL. Sooo good! I had the chimichanga loca and a modelo negro. The food is delicious with lots of flavor. The waitstaff is super nice and the restaurant is very clean. Do not miss! read more

Rancho Nuevo - Chimichanga loca - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

Best Mexican restaurant east of Oklahoma!! Have been before when in Vandalia and now make it a point to eat dinner here before I leave town. read more

My family loved it! We made a last minute decision to stop during our NJ - Arkansas trip, looking for a change from fast food but worried that a sit-down meal would take too long. Full parking lot, tiny restaurant and yet it was still fast, with great service and great food. A basket of chips, salsa and tall water tamed my teenager until we got our food which was quick and delicious authentic Mexican food. My other super picky eater was very happy with chicken fingers and fries. If we hadn't been on a long drive, the cervesas would have completed a perfect meal. Well run, attentive manager, and great waitress. Soccer on tv, and fun family atmosphere. Clean bathrooms. read more

Excellent food quality and great service. It is located right off the interstate, therefore very convenient for travelers. It never disappoints and is always busy, which indicates it is a local favorite. read more

La comida es muy buena! Our waitress was friendly. Drinks were tasty. They had soccer playing on the tv, which was a nice touch.

The food was absolutely perfect! I had tilapia and shrimp with vegetables. I have ordered that multiple places and don't know that I've ever had it quite as good as here. read more

The food here is really good. However, I have gone several times and have never felt very welcome. There has been different people to check me out and neither of them made me feel valued as a customer. Unfortunately, I will not be patronizing anymore. read more

I was on my way to St Louis from Indy and a group of 6 of us wanted to eat Mexican before getting to St Louis. I looked up this place on Yelp and saw it had 4.5 stars. That's definitely accurate. This place was awesome for food and service. Everyone loves their food and margaritas. Maybe we'll hit it on the way back to Indy!! read more

Lives up to its 4.5 star reviews. Great chips an margaritas and a large menu with great food.

This place may not look like anything spectacular, but wow, the food is phenomenal! I had the burrito fajita grande, and would easily recommend it to anyone. The delicious fresh chips made it an easy wait for my twelve inch burrito stuffed with chicken, beef, chorizo, peppers, tomatoes, and onions, all underneath a layer of white melted cheese sauce. Everything had such great flavor! I would strongly recommend this place to anyone and I will most certainly be stopping again to try something else off the menu the next time I pass through. read more

Rancho Nuevo - Burrito fajita grande: 12 in. burrito stuffed with beef, chicken, chorizo, peppers, tomatoes, and onions, smothered in white cheese sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

The wait staff is nice and the shrimp on the beach is spectacular. I came after some convincing from my boyfriend (he and his co-workers come on their lunch break and they all love it here). The Xango is also super delicious read more

Pulled in after getting gas. Just looking for quick and flavorful food. They didn't let us down. Quick service, hot food and great flavors. It is a small place. But well maintained. Colorful inside and out. Stop here if you want some great food. read more

Delicious! Stopped in in the way back from the eclipse, and so glad we did! (The place was really busy with other travelers, as well as locals, and the staff really hustled. Kudos to them for great service during a packed house!) The food was excellent! Not just your regular fare. I had the pollo a la Mexicans, and it was wonderful. Just the right amounts of cilantro, jalapeño and cheese to accent the chicken, without overwhelming it. My hubby had the pineapple fajitas. Also delicious. They were sold out of fish, but have several fish dishes on the menu that sounded good. Sold out must be a good sign! Good salsa and chips, too. Didn't try the margaritas this time, but they looked good. We'll come back to try them next time! read more

Solo x ser latino no tardaron ... no los dietó la carta pero a los americano rápido los antedieron

If you're a woman traveling alone looking for some awkward table talk with your server and the busboy while you try and order (a microwaved(!) quesadilla, then by all means, make this little establishment your destination when a midwestern thunderstorm threatens your life while driving cross-country on I-70. If you're like me, you'll wind up ordering the same thing three times, to two different people, making up a boyfriend (which won't matter anyway)while they take turns asking: -where your boyfriend is? -why you don't sleep here tonight? -if they can bring you a (giant) margarita so you have to sleep here tonight. -a slew of increasingly personal questions. After 17 hours of driving, it really was a bit of comic relief, and after 15 minutes of waiting for my quesadilla (presumably the time they thought it would take to get me to stay in the middle of nowhere Illinois for the night), I was grateful for ordering my food to go. I give them one star for delicious, homemade chips and another for entertainment. read more

TERRIBLE!! Food was not good, except for the chips and salsa, margaritas tasted like water, service was terrible, our waiter was VERY NICE, but totally overwhelmed and understaffed, not clean. We had 4 tables of family members all sitting close together. It was not memorable or tasty. Sorry this was a swing and a MISS!! read more