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    Taqueria El Rancho

    3.8 (80 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Genesis B.

    I recently moved to area and I'm trying to find my go to taco spot. This place is ok the meat was cooked well and no fat which I liked a lot. The red salsa is actually spicy made with chile de arbol but not very flavorful. The tortillas on my tacos got a little hard before I finished them so I took one of them off since they all came in double tortilla. I wish they would have better corn tortillas or hand made ones. Overall I will continue trying diff taco spots in area maybe I'll be back here if I find nothing better in the area.

    tacos de buche y lengua
    Just Us ..

    Friendly staff, good food! We went for the antojitos but ended up with a plate of chile relleno, tacos de buche/lengua, agua frescas and no room for more. Well plated with all the condiments we wanted. Will be back to try the Michoacana ice cream/paleta side!

    Carne asada tacos
    Vincent N.

    They accept card! Inside isnt much to look at, but their food is delicious. Each taco is approximately $1.50 each, but they are on the bigger side of the spectrum compared to other taquerias to the bite size street taco size. Ordered a carne asada burrito and a Carne asada quesadilla (Each item is approximately $7), and pretty big sized. The burrito comes with cheese, cilantro, onions, rice and beans (I opted for no beans). The burrito was delicious, the meat is flavorful, the rice has more of a fried taste, rather than just steamed, the burrito is greasy (Unhealthy but that's where the flavor is!) The quesadilla was also delicious and comes with a side of diced lettuce and sour cream. Overall: reccomend!

    Michoacana inside!!! This is awesome, tacos and desserts yummy.
    Daniel H.

    Michoacana inside!!! This is awesome, tacos and desserts yummy. Ice cream, popsicles, tostilocos , Esquite and much more.

    Taquitos, lengua nachos, tacos
    Rachel M.

    Yum Great lunch today, friendly service, delicious food, excellent value! We tried the chicken tacos, birria tacos, carnitas tacos, chicken torta, lengua nachos, taquitos, and burritos. All super tasty. Next time I want to try the tamales elote

    Carne Asada Tacos
    Michael Y.

    Wow wow! That salsa will wake you up! Walked in casually in the middle of the day and place was fairly packed so I almost left, but very glad I braced the line. Ordered 3 tacos and a burrito for the ride home, ate the tacos so quick I wish I ordered 20 more. The tortillas were grilled to that sweet spot, in between slightly crispy and soft. The meat was seasoned and grilled great and they gave me some salsa which really kicked! Was a bit sleepy before eating but afterward I was hyped! Thanks to the friendly staff and to that secret family recipe, so good!

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    Eric T.

    Nice workers and the food was really good. The portion for the burrito was massive and large enough for 2. Definitely recommend !

    Bought some tacos 4 carne asada, 2 chicken and 2 carnitas. All are 1.79.
    J C.

    Bought some tacos 4 carne asada, 2 chicken and 2 carnitas. All are 1.79 each not like what they have on their menu. Which says 1.45. Hope they taste good.

    Beef stew
    Jenny S.

    Just a local Mexican joint but they cook up some flavorful and tender meat! The dishes were served with pickled carrots and radishes ---Cabeza quesadilla: not listed on the menu but you can choose any meat on the menu. we didn't eat it fresh on the spot and the Cabeza is juicy so the quesadilla was a bit soggy but the meat was very moist ---beef stew: SPICY, served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas, not my cup of tea but also very flavorful and tender NOTE: ask for extra red hot sauce, it is money!!

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    Kat S.

    It's a small joint, feel like I'm back in El Monte Has a scent to it when you first step in but it disappears as you chomp your food. The staff is nice Pretty delicious tacos, menu board doesn't have prices Food is made to order rather than having a heaping pile if meat waiting around. Tacos are stuffed generously Rice and beans were tasty Will be a frequent visitor

    Craig F.

    Finding great-tasting tacos close to home is always a plus. For us, that special place (or at least one of many, anyway) is Taqueria El Rancho. Be careful when seeking it out, however, as it's actually easy to miss, hidden a bit off Beach Blvd. and Orangewood, nestled between both a laundromat​ and a...well, what looks to be a lonely, little saloon. (The shared parking places always seem to be full. Whether that's from want of tacos, beer, or clean socks, I'm unsure. You'll decide.) Taqueria's tacos, though, I love them. Along with the extensive and delicious menu, and including the smiling service, I don't see how their tacos could be anything less than awesome. (In the interest of being honest, I will say that I was less impressed​ with the burritos. But, with that said, I'm willing to give them another try.)

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    Torta, Quesadilla, Burritos are all fire, everyone is very nice, I cannot wait to try the whole menu

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