I love this place, and I can't believe it's been so long since I've updated my review. It hasn't…read morereally changed, and that's a good thing.
This family owned place has been dishing out delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine for some 40 years now, all under the same family. It's still in the corner of an older strip mall, (although, there is a harbor freight now just a couple of doors down. Come on over for lunch or dinner before or after you shop.). And the dining room room is nothing fancy. You are not going to get "foo foo" Americanized Mexican food here, you were going to get the real thing. This is my favorite kind of Mexican restaurant, a little hole in the wall with English is the second language in the kitchen. They don't open until 11 AM, 12 on Saturday, but they do have breakfast items on the menu, and they also offer lunch specials as well, besides their regular menu.
I came in for dinner. As always, the complementary chips and salsa were excellent. The chips were crispy, a little bit salty, and not greasy at all. The salsa had a smoky flavor, with just a little bit of a "zip" to it. I usually get the fajitas, they have several kinds, and they are so good, but there was something else on the corner that caught my eye. I just. I decided to go for the Carnitas and chile Relleno.
A good choice. The. Relleno was firm, not mushy at all, it didn't have too much of a kick to it, and they were very generous with the ooey, , gooey, cheese. The ranchero sauce was excellent.
The Carnitas were tender, and rich, with that wonderfully "porky" flavor you get from Carnitas. It was a very generous portion. It came with sautéed onions and bell pepper. Again, normally I don't care for bell pepper, but in this dish, it was very good and it fit the Dish just right. The rice was delicious and had a good texture, and the beans were neither soupy or overly stiff. It also came with two delicious tortillas. I always get the flour, and they were just as good as always
I had enough food to take home with me. They don't have a full bar, but they serve beer and wine. I have heard that their wine margaritas are very good.
For all I got, the price was extremely reasonable. When it comes to Mexican food in Rancho, this place is my favorite. Thanks.