Mmmm alright I will definitely be back here. Vibes/setting, food, & service were all great. They have outside seating, which is nice. Prices are reasonable. We started with the drink trio with a shot of tequila, margarita, & beer ( of your choice ) for $20! The marg was great. For our entree my boyfriend and I split the azteca fajita which is similar to a combo fajita. Had steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp with side rice & beans. It was a great size for us cause we weren't super hungry but it filled me up. It was very tasty and flavorful. I was satisfied. Will be back to try other items on the menu. Had a good time there read more

Rancho Tequileria - Azteca Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Rancho Tequileria UWS Mexican Cuisine - BEST LUNCH SPECIALS EVER. The food, excellent quality service and exciting atmosphere. Rancho Tequileria is in my neighborhood and definitely my go to for authentic mexican cuisine on any given day. read more

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The food was decent I tried 2 appetizers, they are worth ordering again so try them the octopus and corn. Service was pretty good considering today was the last day of the World Cup and they are quite busy , nice ambience I sat outside enjoyed my food and their frozen margaritas, very pet friendly so bring your fur baby. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Pulpo Elote Asado - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

As usual the restaurant is festive, lively & busier than ever with friendly & fast service. The Pulpo Asado was grilled perfectly & tender. The Guacamole was creamy, chunky & tasty, with the optional to order it mild, medium or spicy, & the chips were warm & crispy. If it's your Birthday you'll get a free tequila shot, a sparkler in your dessert & an upbeat Birthday song. Feel free to clap & sing as well! read more

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This is pretty standard Mexican food however the staff is very nice and the environment is welcoming. I had their nachos and they were very good! My friends had margaritas that they enjoyed. They have two bathrooms on site and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

I'm very picky about Mexican food because I grew up eating Tex Mex, and I really enjoyed this place! Their margaritas are a step above and they have a wide variety of them. Their nachos have refried beans, which, as a native Texan, is the only correct way to make them. We also shared the fish tacos, which were quite small, but they give you four, and they were great! The prices are a bit high but pretty normal for Manhattan. I'm excited to be back! read more

It's expensive for what feels like a local Mexican place but the food is really excellent and the Margaritas (also expensive) are delicious!

Our absolute favorite neighborhood spot! My husband and I are incredibly picky about our margaritas, and this place serves up the best we've ever had. The food is just as phenomenal--the El Macho guacamole, Azteca fajitas and quesadillas are elite, and the churros are literally to die for! To top it all off, the service is unmatched. Ellie, Giovanni, Flora, and Daniel are the sweetest, along with the rest of the team. Run, don't walk, to this amazing place! read more

Love the tacos! They had some gluten-free options too. Also, the staff was pretty up on celiac and gluten-free options and we're very willing to go talk to the kitchen if they had questions. Basically, I felt comfortable here. Also, everyone really enjoyed their food and we will be back. Cool vibe too. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Octopus and shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I love the flautas de pollo and margaritas here!!! Giovanni is an amazing bartender as well. One of my favorite local spots for happy hour!

The BEST Mexican food in the UWS. I have been here plenty of times, for my own birthday and for casual nights out. The margaritas are delicious and the food as well. Absolutely get the fajitas and/or the mole sauce enchiladas. Service is sometime tough - it can get very crowded here so it becomes a bit difficult. But amazing nonetheless. read more

While the lunch menu was off the table for the labor day holiday, the brunch menu was a great way to end the last big holiday of the summer. The steak and eggs were great. I got my egg scrambled and they were light fluffy and seemed buttery. Whenever I order steak and eggs, my concern is with how the eggs are going to be. These were surprisingly delectable! The staff was very attentive and the place is pretty. The steak was perfect. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Steak and eggs. There is a scoop of guacamole adorning the plate. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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The drinks are good and the food is equally as good. Happy hour starts at 4! Prices for happy hour are decent, best part is the $5 tequila shots! read more

Like the variety on the menu and quality food, but taking one star because it is not a go to in UWS when there are so many great options to choose from. Ambiance is good, clean. For enchiladas or soup (which is hard to come by surprisingly) they are very good but the service is not reliable which makes it not measure up to so many great options in the area. read more

My partner and I went to Rancho Tequileria after a night out drinking and we made reservations although it wasnt too crowded. The restaurant was well kept and also had nice dim lighting. We immediately were greeted and directed to our seats. The waiting staff were attentive and fast and we immediately were able to order our food. The drinks were so delicious and the tacos were even better. I would definitely go back to this place, the night there was a great end of our day. read more

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Short review: Order the Tablones Verdes. Outstanding. The Puebla style mole poblano is also solid. Tampiqueña, guacamole, and molcajete were fine choices also. The prices are high but hey it's the Upper West Side and most of the dishes are meant for sharing. This is a solid Mexican restaurant with another location in Hell's Kitchen. I went here with one of my groups with the host haven't eaten here several times. I had the La De Oro with Cuervo Gold Tequila, Blood Orange, Fresh Lime Juice & Agave Nectar ($15) to drink which was a tasty cocktail. Good amount of blood orange with a good hit of tequila. Service is friendly. They have a secret hot sauce which is tasty also. We first got some chips which had a good fry. Soon after, a good size portion of guacamole arrived (it better be for $15.95.) The avocado was fresh and it was tasty though I have preferred the spices at other spots. The following then arrived afterwards- Tablones Verdes- Braised Short Ribs, Green Tomatillo Cilantro Sauce, Pickle Onions, Served in a Volcanic Stone, Rice Casserole, Corn Tortillas. $32.95 This was my favorite dish of the night and was essentially a take on costillas de res en salsa verde. It was fall off the bone tender and the sauce had a great depth of flavor. Fun presentation as well. Traditional Mole de Puebla- Pan-seared Chicken In Our Exquisite Home made Puebla- Style Mole Sauce, Corn Epazote, Rice Casserole, Platanos Maduros & Corn Tortillas. $26.95 Solid mole with not too much sweetness. The corn epazote on the side was a bit different with a bit of sweetness and the texture reminded me a bit of risotto oddly (I can't exactly tell if I liked or disliked it.) I would have preferred a stronger fry on the maduro but I think this is partially since I am used to and prefer heavily the Caribbean style of maduros. Molcajete de Rancho- Mexican Volcanic Stone, Grilled Skirt Steak, Shrimp, Chicken, Mexican Sausage, Fried Cheese, Cactus, Grilled Jalapeno, Salsa Ranchera, Rice Casserole, Corn Tortillas, Black Beans. $35.95. Big portion as expected for the price and it was a fun presentation. Mix of meats were solid though as per the tampiqueña below, the steak could have been a bit more tender. Sauce was nice. Alright dish and good for a group do try a lot of their meats there. Tampiqueña- Tequila Lime and Rosemary Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak, Cheese Enchilada, Cambray Onion, Guacamole, Mexican Rice & Black Beans. $32.95 Steak could have been a bit more tender but it had good flavor. The mini cheese enchilada was a nice touch with the sauce and the presentation was nice. Alright. Mexican food here was solid with good presentations. Prices are a bit high but it's this area. If anything else was as good as the short ribs, I'd probably give them a 5 but the average 4 stars is accurate. read more

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Pros Outdoor seating Decorative and fun decor Cute bartender Knowledgeable bartender Good drinks Cheap happy hour Variety of tequilas Accommodating to food allergies and dietary needs Good food Cons $$$$$ Food portions small Limited vegetarian menu read more

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This is another restaurant my sister took me who lives in Manhattan when I said "I want some good Mexican food" The staff was super friendly and approachable she explained the menu and everything very kindly and patiently. She recommended me enchiladas and since I haven't had one in years why not!! My partner ordered chicken tacos which was amazing too, enchiladas were good, I tried some of my sisters fajita too it was yum. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was nice, it was freezing cold outside but the outdoor area looked pretty, family said it's really nice sitting outside during summer too. read more

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Just happened to come across this place and decided to give it a try. They have outside seating with cute decor. Some sign on the outside to welcome you with specials and lunch specials. The inside is very cute. The service was friendly. The lunch special had around 4-5 choices for 12.99 and it comes with a choice of soup or salad. The food was tasty and filling. read more

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It's a sign from above when a Mexican joint in NYC is always packed. For a city that is weak on legit Mexican food, Ranch Tequileria fits a need and fits it well! The decor is festive and bright, enticing you to sit down and linger a while as you sip on margaritas and eat well seasoned tacos. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for elevated Mexican food. Food: 5/5: the chicken mole was just the right amount of smoky, spicy, and creamy. The size was great too, as I had Alittle left over for lunch the next day for a quick Mexican fix. The tacos are all good, but I especially liked the carnitas...not too salty. Drinks: 5/5: the bartender knows his stuff. The margaritas offer a variety of flavors, all of them balanced between sweet and savory. You won't get too much sugar or puckering sour from them Service: 4/5: the only drawback. While they are friendly, it took over 10 minutes for our drinks to arrive and 25 mins for our main entrees. Luckily, we had the margaritas buzz going and some chips to hold us over. read more

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I have had way better the steak should have had more seasoning. I ordered two orders of guacamole I ordered one spicy well it taste just like the mild not spicy at all. My coconut margarita barely taste the coconut or the alcohol. read more

Plenty of indoor as well as outdoor seating at this festive restaurant with efficient/personable staff and lively music. I came here around 5:30p on a Monday and the place was understandably quiet. However, within an hour, outdoor seats were all taken. I can imagine this place to be pretty busy on weekends. Taco Tour (a platter of 5 tacos served with guacamole, chile de arbol and avocado salsa): 1. Pollo: very good quality. 2. Carnitas: very yummy. 3. Al Pastor: also very good. 4. Carne Asada: a little dry, but still tasty. 5. Pescado: delicious! I'd probably get more of this next time. Aztec Burrito: I couldn't taste it, but was told it was very good. Happy hour drinks are only for orders of food for takeout. Overall, tacos were a little too small, but the quality - and amount - of meat were both high. You definitely get what you pay for, here. read more

The best Mexican food on the Upper West Side! I highly recommend trying the guacamole and the steak burrito--both are must-haves! read more

Love the food here. Very authentic and interesting menu. Amazing service. Drinks are fantastic. I highly recommend this place.

Great ambiance. The decor really takes it to the next level. The bar tender was super friendly and accommodating. We ordered the guacamole which was super fresh. The drinks were quite decent. Nothing to complain about. Only thing missing...coffee. We love to have an espresso after dinner, but the restaurant doesn't serve any coffee. There is plenty that makes up for it though! read more

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This is my favorite Mexican restaurant and bar on the upper west side. It's just absolute perfection. The bar staff make great drinks and are so attentive. The food is amazing. They'll even let you make adjustments to your meals if you want( nothing too much though). Very accommodating and you'll always feel welcome and cared for on your visit. Like going to someone's house and sitting and enjoying a meal. Just warm and inviting. Best margaritas in the area hands down! read more

I noticed the place was decorated in Halloween apparel, so I stopped in after a night out for some to go tacos and a night cap. Kitchen was closing in 30 minutes, so I ordered to go. Ambiance was really cute & I loved the decor. They went all out. Good layout of the restaurant, which allowed for small tables and groups. Fairly strong drink pour, which for me is a good thing. I was not expecting the food to be as good as it was. I ordered the chips/salsa and 4 beef tacos. The salsa is hands down the best salsa I think I've ever had in my life. If I could purchase containers of it, it would be my go to salsa. The beef tacos were very good as well. Very tender beef with good flavor. I would go out of my way to come here the next time im in New York. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered a carnitas burrito and chicken quesadilla from here for lunch. The burrito was really good - wrapped really nicely, filled with delicious toppings. The tortilla soup that came with the meal had just the right amount of spice and was really filling as well. The chicken quesadilla was filled with a variety of veggies (corn, beans, peppers, onions), but they sadly left out the chicken for this part of the meal. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Rancho Burrito Lunch Special - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Saturday night with a friend. We got the sangria, mojito, nachos and corn for an app and the azteca burrito and quesadilla.The food itself here was great, amazing flavors in everything we ordered. Size was also pretty good. The reasoning for the average rating was a few things. We ordered large drinks and while the drink was good the glass was more than half ice. Secondly our waitress never checked in on us not sure what that was about but we ended up being helped out by what seemed to be the manager. When I did order my second drink with him, it never came I ended up leaving without it Overall while the food was good the service wasn't, not sure I'd return read more

Rancho Tequileria - Azteca Burrito,Azteca Quesadilla, Corn Elote - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

LOVED this place! The vibes were super fun, the music was poppin, and the food and drinks were on point. The Al Pastor tacos were delicious and the special margarita they were offering the day I went was SO strong but also delicious, the type of drink that sneaks up on you (my favorite kind). I will say the prices for this place are on the pricier end: $18 for 4 tacos, and $22 for the margarita (which I didn't find out till the bill came, whoops). But, I will say that the cost of the food equated to its quality. Everything tasted amazing. I will be back. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Special Margarita - Watermelon w/ Tajin - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I really liked this place! The waiters are extremely nice and the drinks are so large and really worth the price. The menu changes on the weekend and the kind waiter got offered to make me the weekday burrito anyways which I really appreciated. I got the vegetarian burrito and it was good, but it had a lot of corn. I appreciated the small side of guacamole, pico, sour cream, and salsa. The downside is the outdoor dining is pretty closed in and it feels like it'd be a lot of people when it's full. Luckily, when I went it was only half full. There were open windows at the top but I don't know if I'd feel comfortable to eat there otherwise. read more

It's not very good and overpriced .I oder the chicken taco one once of 1 chicken and four store bought corn tortillas not good at all. read more

I've been admiring this place from the bus for like a month and finally decided to go for drinks. We went for the 12-7 happy hour only to find out it doesn't apply on Fridays! The drinks were excellent. Strong enough but not burning from the tequila. I'll definitely be back, just on a different day of the week :) read more

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The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I have to come back and try their food. However the service from bartender Carmen was amazing. I came in on a random Tuesday afternoon and even though I only ordered beer, she was extremely friendly. When I closed out they provided a feedback card and of course it's only right to fill it out and give love ; from one bartender to another. A guy was there in a really nice Grey suit (I'm going to assume he was a manager) super kind as well. I will be coming back with my husband to check out the food and I hope Carmen is there if not I'm sure all workers are amazing. Oh if you love that Spanish music vibe I recommend even more (super random but they were playing some low key Spanish rap that if you know the songs you're a real fan) . Thank you to Carmen and team for their hospitality and great kind service. read more

I don't typically leave reviews, unless I feel strongly positively or negatively. However, this warranted one as it took more than 30 minutes to make a really sad plate of nachos, many of which were burnt with barely any toppings. I specifically requested no jalapeños, but found the dish to contain tiny pieces of them. Additionally, I found that there was one other person who has also waiting to pick up an order, and they had an extremely long wait, as well. Do not recommend this place! Service is extremely slow and the product is not worth waiting for. read more

Rancho Tequileria delivers X. The Enchiladas Suizas was delicious! It's filled with shredded chicken (which was so tender) and topped with creamy tomatillo poblano sauce, Mexican crema, gratinee with Mexican style cheese. Yum, yum, yum! I also ordered their red sauce to add to the mix of flavors. It came with a side of black beans and yellow rice, and I added a side of sweet plantains (so tasty!). My partner enjoyed his Carnitas Tacos. We will definitely be ordering from there again. read more

Amazing service here and the margarita was great - albeit a little pricey and the large is only enough for 2 people. No happy hour either. The food wasn't bad but again pricey. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Lime Margarita Pitcher with Flavor - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

It is a new place in our neighborhood so decided to give it a try. Good: Food was very good. Appetizers came out fast and were yummy. Drinks were solid too. Nice, fun atmosphere. Bad: Prices are definitely at the high end range, especially the appetizers which were much higher than comparable restaurants. The entrees took over 45 minutes to come out. That definitely contributed to the 3 rating. Summary: I would pass on this place. For the prices, the food and service should be some of the best in the city, and that just is not the case. If you don't care about high prices, it was a good meal, but probably not a place I would go back to, given other options. read more

Rancho Tequileria - Inside Window - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was great and came out quick. Drinks were good and service/staff were super friendly and attentive. Nice vibe, clean bathroom... I will definitely be back. read more

Love, love their skinny margaritas! They are fresh and delicious! Chips with homemade salsa that is good enough to drink and the Guacamole is perfect. Brian is the best bartender around and Ellie always greets you with a smile! The whole staff is friendly and helpful. They genuinely want you to enjoy your time and the food & drinks! read more