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    Tacos El Ranchero

    4.2 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Fajita torta

    So many people recommend this place and last two times I tried the tacos and hated them. Meat was so dry. Gave it yet another try today and this is the dryest torta ever. The bread is so hard, there's of course barely anything!!!!!! I do not recommend this place ):

    John T.

    I tried three tacos (see photo), and they were perfect little Mexican no frills tacos on double corn tortillas with cilantro and onion. Simple, cheap and delicious!

    Chenia J.

    This place is super close to my house. The service is pretty quick! They have workers here that speak very good English. They also take call in orders! The meat they serve is well seasoned. Their tacos are $1.50 and on taco Tuesday between the hours of 4-5 tacos are $1.00! Also, if you check in you get a choice of a corn taco for free. Enjoy!

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    Marcy T.

    I think I found my new taco truck spot! customer service was great! one thing that I was super Happy about was that they take debit/credit card as form of payment. I hardly ever carry cash with me so not having to go to an ATM to get cash out every time Im craving tacos is a big deal to me :). with my meal I ordered a large agua de tamarindo, I MUST say their aguas frescas are legit. They are all natural, not that powder kind. I would give them a 5 but this being my 1st time visiting this place I think 4 stars is the best for now. It's literally work down the street from my job so I will continue coming here for lunch and update my review at a later time.

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    Food tasted great! My hubby and I loved it buttttttt his gordita was torn up when he got it. Sauce was nice and spicy.

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    It is amazing! Delicious and fast! Aguas frescas are so good. The torta bread they use reminds me of Mexico!

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    I ordered the beef burrito, it was very good. Only problem is the wait time. Other than that, I like this taco truck.

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    The best place for authentic Mexican food! The people are really nice, service is fast, and the food is great. I'll definitely be back!

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    Fast friendly service. Amazing inexpensive tacos and hot sauce that will melt your brain!

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    with my meal I ordered a large agua de tamarindo, I MUST say their aguas frescas are legit.

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    I highly recommend the brunch menu. The birria tacos and had an amazing flavor. The drinks are…read morefabulous too. If you go ask for Mario her is best server. He knows the menu very well and guides you through. His personality is infectious.

    We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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    When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

    Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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    Delicious upscale Mexican food with a thoughtfully curated menu. We sat in the climate controlled…read morepatio out front, and it was lovely. It truly felt like an extension of the restaurant. Service was remarkable and very friendly from the host to the cleaning staff. Food was delicious. I really appreciated the creative flavors that were inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine. Standouts were the guacamole and wagyu carne asada, but everything was fantastic. I loved the Clara cocktail and enjoyed learning about the process to create it. It is clear that there was care and attention behind each menu item. Also, the pace of the food being brought out was evenly paced, which I appreciate, and our server gave us just the right amount of attentiveness. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they sent out a tres leches with a candle on it. Very kind and very delicious dessert. Usually not a big fan of tres leches, but this one was not overwhelmingly soaked in condensed milk, and it has a very fresh tasting peach (seasonal) puree drizzled on top. We will most definitely return.

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