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    Rancho Viejo

    4.0 (201 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Burrito Fajita
    Gary E.

    I'm guessing they have been sold as the menu is significantly less options, but most importantly was the worst meal ever. There were no beans, just brown sauce and the enchiladas were not good. How did this go from the best Mexican restaurant ever to the worst. So sad for our town to have lost this

    Chili Verde
    Nick S.

    We went here again this past Friday (August 2025) and everything was as good as ever. Friendly service and great margaritas! The chips and salsa were fresh and the queso dip with chorizo was great. Entrees were also good and portions are generous. Highly recommended.

    Take out order gone wrong
    Karen J.

    I have ordered frequently to go from this restaurant when I went in this Sunday to pick up my order I was a little taken aback at their inspection rating of FAIR.Made me a little uneasy also the fact that it was 5 PM and only one couple in the dining room. I don't know what's happened to this place but I will never go back. The food was inedible when I called to speak to Jose the manager he was rude. Even commented that he has never gotten a complaint about the food which anyone in the business knows that's impossible. My refried beans I poured down down the sink. They were like water. The beef enchilada was flattened like a pancake, hardly any meat in it and taste terrible The chicken enchilada had knuckle meat and balls of meat. It looked disgusting. The guacamole had nothing in it, but onions The manager offered no apologies. He was obviously upset. I was giving him feedback on my to go order in the nicest way possible and when I suggested that they get a discount the next time I order to go, he said we don't do that. That's when I hung up. Terrible customer service terrible food. I wonder what happened to this place

    fajitas
    Blaze B.

    If this wasn't so far i'd eat here more often. I got both my parents hooked on the salsa from here they still ask about it. Portions are very generous, there's always left over to take. Desserts also can't go unnoticed. If you're with a group grab the fried ice cream. Smells amazing, clean establishment, volume stays reasonable even when busy.

    Spinach Enchiladas
    Darlene S.

    This is an authentic Mexican restaurant that is so much fun to go to. The decor is all hand painted and so very festive. I have eaten here probably fifty times but never posted a review. The cocktails are delicious and they are good at customizing any drink request. Definitely get the guacamole with the salsa and chips that they give you. Fresh and delicious. I had the spinach enchilada and I always ask for their hot sauce. Definitely adds a kick. Black beens are purely perfect. Very healthy meal. My diner companion had a omelette beef dish that he loved. Go. You will have fun and leave with a full belly and happy with the margaritas.

    Table decor
    Kristen M.

    Unfortunately, the food is mediocre at best with microwaved textures and seriously lacks any real Latin flavors. Service was careless, and downright rude, taking zero care to seating, serving, packing the take home box (it was nearly thrown at us upon asking for it), and cashing us out. The server was the only staff member seen with only three tables going. They were the host and server which doesn't equal quality customer care. Felt more like rushing us in and out. We took leftover's with us so as not to waste the food, but decided to throw the box away based on the overall experience and lack of flavor. Also regarding food quality, iceberg lettuce and rough cut, flavorless diced tomato does not equal any type of Pico for tostada or taco topping. Invest in Romaine, chop according to texture and add real seasonings to rice, beans and proteins. Pretty sure my shrimp was under-done, so two were left on the plate. The chimichanga was overstuffed with dry, season-less chicken. I could not believe the amount of flavorless food on one plate. Seems like a waste. The only reason I'm giving one star is for the ambience. The decor is quite bright and I do love the Mexican colors, the chairs, wall paint and overall space is very fun and inviting. It's just too bad that the service and food quality is not worth our return business. This place has potential, and I hope the owner's take heed to this review.

    El Paso Chimichanga, at Rancho Viejo in Granby, CT.
    Tom D.

    Extremely average & mediocre Mexican fare. We stopped in today for a late lunch. My wife ordered a shredded beef El Paso Chimichanga, I went with the Camarones al Mojo De Ajo. The wife started off with a margarita -- she told me it was pretty unremarkable. Meals came out after a short time. BIG plates, large portions & filling, but that's about all I can say. My Camarones al Mojo De Ajo was "sauteed in butter, garlic and spices"....mostly butter, that was the overwhelming flavor. Very disappointing. Service was very good though -- the waitstaff were all friendly & attentive. But we see no reason for a return visit to Rancho Viejo. A weak 3 Star rating.

    Chicken and Steak Fajitas
    Greg G.

    Rancho Viejo is a nice spot, with smiling service. Located in a strip mall in Granby, it delivers good Mexican dishes. I had a chimichanga which was very good. So much on the plate. We also had fajitas with steak and chicken. The servers are always nice and smiling but there may be a bit of a language barrier. I am not a fan of sour cream and my dish had it, and my son asked for no tomatoes and just lettuce for fajitas, there are tomatoes under them (you may see in photo). Friday was busy, but our server came to our table 3 times, to take our order, to deliver the bill and to pick up the bill. We ran out of soda and wanted refills, but were not able. Frustrating. (Especially at $3.80 a glass). We had asked the gentleman who walked by for refills, he did not really understand the question, I believe. So yes, the food is authentic! I wish I could help by speaking a second language! The final annoyance of the night was the family with a young daughter who was performing a dance routine in the aisle. It might have been cute for the first minute, but with servers coming by with sizzling plates, or trays of drinks (not for my table!), maybe have your kid perform her routine at home. So, overall things were busy, food was good and service a bit lacking.

    Mandy K.

    My favorite Mexican place in the Granby area. Friendly staff, delicious food, authentic/colorful atmosphere, and you really get your moneys worth with portions. Always my go to stop after arriving back home to the bradley airport. Would definitely recommend.

    Rancho Enchiladas

    What a find! I was visiting the area and had looked for a place to eat in advance. I'm always looking for good Mexican food, and when I saw this place on Yelp I was sold. The restaurant is big, clean, fun, and the staff were friendly and efficient. I ate a huge basket of warm tortilla chips and a pint of house made salsa, then this huge platter of Rancho Enchiladas. The rice was perfect. My favorite enchilada was the cheese one with salsa verde, followed by the chicken in mole. The ground beef with salsa ranchera I didn't care for. The beans were good, but too watery. I had a tamarind aqua fresca, which was good. For the amount of good food I got, the prices were very fair. I wish there were a solid Mexican place like this closer to me. If I'm ever back in the area, I will definitely return here. Two thumbs up!

    Chips and salsa
    Jen M.

    Very authentic tasting Mexican cuisine! They give you a large bowl of chips and salsa to start out which is always a win for me. There are many options on the menu. My mom and I went for lunch so we both got the lunch combo to try different things. I got the chimichanga with chicken and the burrito with beef. She got a chicken enchilada and a beef tostada. Both also came with rice and beans. The portions were very large and everything tasted delicious! The lunch combo is definitely the best deal, but other options on the menu seemed to be on the more expensive side. They seemed to be short on help today because there was only one waitress/host for the whole restaurant along with a waiter who was running food. Despite the two of them running the whole place, they were both very welcoming and attentive. I definitely recommend this place for a fun and authentic mexican meal!

    Chicken burrito!
    Jaclyn S.

    I went on a random excursion here with my bestie! The servers are sooooo nice! And the atmosphere is amazing! Sooo cute with all the colours and just how it's decorated. The food was pretty good too! We both got burritos (one chicken one beef) and it was absolutely amazing! The guac is great here and not to mention the chips and salsa. Def recommend this place! You should absolutely check it out. Good vibes all around

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    Exactly what we were looking for. Fun colorful atmosphere, friendly service and huge portions.

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    The customer service was good the food was excellent I highly recommended been going there for years

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    I did a pickup order, so can't comment on service but the food was great! Very authentic. The inside is beautiful and very festive.

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