El Ranchito

Oak Cliff....great area of Dallas and great places to eat. Want some authentic Mexican food with great atmosphere and excellent service? Then here, El Ranchito restaurant is where it's at! Anytime of the day! But evenings is where the music comes from outside to inside the venue.....live Mariachi music! And to your table for a fee or just listen to it when others pay instead..😁. Either way it's great to hear traditional Mexican music. Yes..they do requests as well. Highly recommend. Just cover the ears of the little ones cause it can be loud....📯📯🎺🎺🪇🪇🪗🪗🥁🥁🎶🎶🎶🎻🎻🎧 update for 10/13/24....stopped in for lunch and had my usual..love it!

Published 3 years ago

Brought my dad here for his birthday because of the Mariachi and it did not disappoint! I had asked one of the servers if they could send the Mariachi directly to our table once they got there, and they did!

As a Hispanic (Mexican), I am picky on Mexican restaurants and rarely find a place all my family enjoys, but this one definitely won our hearts with the delicious food and warmth environment.

Published 7 months ago

We’ve eaten at the Oak Cliff location and it never disappoints. Fresh, hot, very good quality Mexican food with full portions and decent pricing.

Tip: their lunch specials are mostly $9.95 and it’s a full-size meal.

Their homemade lemonade and horchata are each some of the best I’ve had anywhere.

Service is on point and cook times have always been very fast.

Another tip: order a side of fresh tortillas so you can make soft tacos.

Published a year ago

Tacos al carbon and guiso norteno are exquisite 👌 accompanied with live music at your table. Perfect evening with family! Excellent customer service.

Published 6 months ago

Authentic Mexican food with a great atmosphere. Bring the family or come alone, won't disappoint. Extra parking in the back. Watch football games here too. Popular local spot that's been around for decades, 1984.

Published 8 months ago

Jan. 04, 2024- The shrimp tacos, rice, and veggies were okay. I would have liked a little bit of flavor. Everyone else enjoyed their food. The service was great and our server was attentive.

Everything was delicious and the service was great. I'm sooo stuffed. Luckily we missed the rush , because they were super busy.

Mon.-02/20/2023-My food was delicious, I had a medium Caldo de Pollo. I would actually consider the portion a small not a medium. Hubby had the Quiso Picoso and he did not like it at all. The taste was mediocre and the Quiso was greasy. He was not satisfied with the portions as well, with that being said $18.95 was too much.
The staff and our waitress did a great job. They also have a nice bar.
I really love the music and vibe here👍

Published 4 years ago

This was a great place that my family is looking forward to going back to. We had the enchiladas, but I would say don't get the taco salad if you're expecting it to be in a shell.

Published a year ago

The restraunt in Oak cliff is small but always has mariachis on weekend. The Arlington is bigger with same menu, both have great good. Homemade flour tortillas and corn. The fajitas are great, if you like tripas., omgeee your in for a treat! Tell them extra crispy on the tripas. Limonada homemade. Beef enchiladas, yuuumm!! Great customer service!

Published 7 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Jan. 04, 2024- The shrimp tacos, rice, and veggies were okay. I would have liked a little bit of flavor. Everyone else enjoyed their food. The service was great and our server was attentive.

Everything was delicious and the service was great. I'm sooo stuffed. Luckily we missed the rush , because they were super busy.

Mon.-02/20/2023-My food was delicious, I had a medium Caldo de Pollo. I would actually consider the portion a small not a medium. Hubby had the Quiso Picoso and he did not like it at all. The taste was mediocre and the Quiso was greasy. He was not satisfied with the portions as well, with that being said $18.95 was too much.
The staff and our waitress did a great job. They also have a nice bar.
I really love the music and vibe here👍

Published 4 months ago

Excellent caldo de res. Cozy environment.

Published 4 months ago

Whether its the lunch special or a large group dinner, this is Mexican Food done right. Drinks, atmospbere, service, by all staff is excellent. Try it once and you will be back. 5 stars !

Published 4 months ago

Authentic tex-mex!!!! So delicious

Published 4 months ago

Great old, historic, Oak Cliff Mexican food. I do not live close anymore and just had my first trip back here in many years and loved every minute of it. I had the half order of chicken fajita nachos and it was a nice meal. Their salsa was better than most.

Published 5 months ago

Muy rico todo 😋

Published 5 months ago

Probably most authentic food we've had in Dallas.
No special on proce though.

Published 5 months ago

La milanesa de res riquísima, recomiendo este lugar 👍🏻

Published 5 months ago

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Fabulous old school Mexican in Oak Cliff. Great food and margaritas

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Published 5 months ago

Food was good..space was rather tight for a dept Christmas gathering. Service wasn't bad but I think our server tired near the end. The expression on her face and tone showed/told it all.

Published 5 months ago

Es un lugar familiar, servicio exelente como muy rica sirven los platos muy grandes cantidad lo recomiendo

Published 5 months ago

Exelente atención de parte de la mesera eso fue lo mejor 🍽️

Published 5 months ago

We haven't came here in a while. I can say it is great and amazing. The service and food are good. I recommend you come and try. The food is delicious. The only problem is the mariachi can get loud. Other than that that is the only bad part.

Published 5 months ago

Published 5 months ago

Tradition and excellence here! Years of Elvis Tribute Artists competitions and “Elvis Week” extravaganzas! And the food is fantastic! Always served hot and they keep the chips and salsa coming! Bling Blinky of Texas Shout Out: A Star on Jefferson in Oak Cliff! Proud to be an Oak Cliff Native!!

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Excelente servicio y comida

Published 5 months ago

Place is good to have some drinks on a weekend but the food is nothing crazy and pretty overpriced imo.

Published 5 months ago

EDIT: Great news! The management has removed the shame tip self checkout machines!! Back to 5 Stars!
Sadly had to change from 5 stars to 3. Management decided to bring in those hand held tip shaming registers. I guess, if I decide to remain a weekly regular, I'll pay cash. It's a shame, great food and staff.

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

Authentic Mexican Food.....Delicious 😋
Service was excellent
The atmosphere was colorful, warm, and friendly. Live Music 🎶 🎵

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

I've never had a problem with the food and service :] I was very grateful that we got served so close to closing time. Thank you 🙏 (That wasn't our intention at all) Our server was kind and attentive to our bday boy aswell.

Published 6 months ago

I have been coming to this building since it was a Barbecue place back in the 1960’s.
One of my earliest memories was lying in a bassinet lookup up at the brick column in the main dining room. (Although it was red brick with white mortar then)

I’ve probably been here 200 times over almost 60 years.

This, of course, makes me biased.

Long story short. El Ranchito has THE best and LARGEST Margaritas hot a measly $11 bucks.

Good is always f’n great. (Get the fajita nachos and take enough home for lunch the next day) Service is always great and the atmosphere is what you want every Mexican spot to be.

I am biased but I’m not wrong! 🇲🇽

Published 6 months ago

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Yo era un cliente regular de este negocio el día de hoy mes 11 día 14 2024 a las 4 de la tarde ordené un guiso de puerco rojo el cual totalmente estaba resolvido la salsa no estaba colada estaba con todo de cuero y todo el chile guajillo y hasta las semillas tenía ahí Solamente era puro chile guajillo nada que ver con el guiso de antes todo bien desabrido tengo las fotos no las puedo publicar porque no dejas Si no la subo

Published 6 months ago

Came to enjoy a family dinner and ordered my son a hamburger with cheese. He takes a few bites and doesn’t really want any. I try it and it’s ROTTEN, bad taste, bad smell. He’s 4 years old. I am very upset about this and worried now that he will develop a stomach virus or food poisoning. I will never return here. They took back the food and offered chicken tenders, at this point dinner was ruined. DONT COME HERE. I will be reaching out if we have to escalate and take him to the hospital.

Published 6 months ago

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Tacos al carbon and guiso norteno are exquisite 👌 accompanied with live music at your table. Perfect evening with family! Excellent customer service.

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I love this place anytime of day. The breakfast is always excellent and the happy hour is so nice. Excellent margaritas and good prices for the beers and appetizers etc. the tortillas are always really great and I could eat here three times a week if I lived in Dallas. Staff is so friendly everytime as well.

Published 7 months ago

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Published 7 months ago

This was our visit. I tell you one truth impression is Everything. Our server & service, food, and experience were wonderful, and I look forward to going back. But as we were leaving another's family experience was just the total opposite & they swore to Never to return. But, she was adamant that her ill treatment was from the same server/staff both times. The manager apologized. Buy, someone asked me if I thought he should have compt their meal?🤔🤔 Good question,
Not being messy, just asking.What would you have done?

Published 7 months ago

We have been coming here for years, but today it was very sad. We ordered a parrillada and the fajita was bland, the chicken was really dry, and we ordered shrimp and they were pretty much burnt. Our rice and beans were very cold by the time we got it. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating, but this old traditional restaurant needs to start innovating. You can only live off your history so long before people stop coming and realize it’s not what it used to be.

Published 7 months ago

The beast and more authentic food in all dallas

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

The restraunt in Oak cliff is small but always has mariachis on weekend. The Arlington is bigger with same menu, both have great good. Homemade flour tortillas and corn. The fajitas are great, if you like tripas., omgeee your in for a treat! Tell them extra crispy on the tripas. Limonada homemade. Beef enchiladas, yuuumm!! Great customer service!

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

Our waiter was very kind, quick with refills, and understanding with my allergy request.

Published 7 months ago

Super atmosphere. Wonderful service. Just an all around great fun place. And if course tbe food is just the best with reasonable prices. You can't go wrong , just try it!!

Published 7 months ago

Brought my dad here for his birthday because of the Mariachi and it did not disappoint! I had asked one of the servers if they could send the Mariachi directly to our table once they got there, and they did!

As a Hispanic (Mexican), I am picky on Mexican restaurants and rarely find a place all my family enjoys, but this one definitely won our hearts with the delicious food and warmth environment.

Published 7 months ago

A bit odd.

Published 7 months ago

Oak Cliff....great area of Dallas and great places to eat. Want some authentic Mexican food with great atmosphere and excellent service? Then here, El Ranchito restaurant is where it's at! Anytime of the day! But evenings is where the music comes from outside to inside the venue.....live Mariachi music! And to your table for a fee or just listen to it when others pay instead..😁. Either way it's great to hear traditional Mexican music. Yes..they do requests as well. Highly recommend. Just cover the ears of the little ones cause it can be loud....📯📯🎺🎺🪇🪇🪗🪗🥁🥁🎶🎶🎶🎻🎻🎧 update for 10/13/24....stopped in for lunch and had my usual..love it!

Published 7 months ago

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Published 7 months ago

Best food 🍲 good food 🍲tasty food also everyone should go there

Published 7 months ago

Best Mexican food in DFW

Published 7 months ago

We had a medium sized party for a birthday celebration. The food was delivered efficiently, hot and accurately. The fajitas and tacos al carbon were delicious. The sides were good sized portions. Our waiter was attentive through out the early Saturday afternoon dinner. Everyone departed in a festive mood.

Published 7 months ago

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Published 8 months ago

Same ol TexMex that you'll find at any other texmex restaurant. I've been here three times within 20 years and they still have the same old decor. This place is just cluttered with deor and memorabilia and wiring. The live music is probably the only thing they got going for them in my opinion. There are now many other options up and down Jefferson blvd with authentic Mexican food. Not just texmex.

Published 8 months ago

Authentic Mexican food with a great atmosphere. Bring the family or come alone, won't disappoint. Extra parking in the back. Watch football games here too. Popular local spot that's been around for decades, 1984.

Published 8 months ago

My favorite restaurant on Jefferson st! Everything is good here!

Published 8 months ago

The food is great and the mariachi music also great.

Published 8 months ago

Muy agradable

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Published 8 months ago

It's a Texas tradition in Oak Cliff. Whenever I have family from out of town come in, they always want to go there. The food is good but the Mariachis are excellent. $25 a song. Some family members will spend $200 and have one of our own sing a couple songs. It's a lot of fun. I recommend you try it once. Weekends are always busy but worth the wait.

Published 8 months ago

Worst food we've had in a long time at a mexican restaurant. We ordered the "parrillada" for and everything was over cooked, dry and tough. Had been at this place before and it was great. Not this time. You can not pay me enough to return to this place. Bad food and high prices.

Published 8 months ago

Very good food and service.

Published 8 months ago

My steak was way overcooked. Veggies undercooked and sides were bland.

Published 9 months ago

Waitress was excellent! Order quickly received

Published 9 months ago

Always good. Strong Good Margaritas.

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Published 9 months ago

The food is pretty good and the environment was great also, I went on a Friday night and they had mariachis and people dancing

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Was from out of town and was given as a suggestion. Great food.

Published 9 months ago

Their chicken mole enchiladas are amazing. And if you go during lunch, they serve rice pudding or dessert!

Published 9 months ago

Quick service. Fresh brewed ice tea. Perfect drunken beans. Perfect rice. Football ⚽️ on T.V. It's been over two decades. Perfect plate presentation: beautiful. Sixth of a lemon on water & tea glass 👍.

Published 9 months ago

Horrible. Racist and the food was cold. The waiter was rude. Not a nice place at all. Got invite there as a friend birthday dinner. That will be my first and last time ever going there. 0/10. 0 stars. We had a 7pm reservation was there on time. We didn't recieve our drinks to almost 8pm. Our order want taken until 1hr and 30/40mins of waiting. Don't waste your time. Find a better and nicer place to eat. You can get better quality food for better price and better service at so many other places. I don't recommend.

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Just a little expensive but overall the food in atmosphere is terrific.

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First time visiting this place and the food was a 10/10 however the picture is guy is so annoying, who wants someone taking random photos of you then asking you to pay?

Published 9 months ago

A favorite for my out of town family. They have Mariachis and are excellent as was everything else.n

Published 9 months ago

Muy rico y muy amables

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Good authentic Mexican food served here! Atmosphere is always great with the mariachis takimg requests on the weekends. Asado de puerco is spicy and has the right amount of flavor. Birria tacos were good along with consomé. Could add a 3rd taco to the plate though! I always order a taco de tripitas on the side, extra crunchy on flour tortilla! Menu doesn't disappoint, along with the entertainment on the weekends. Parking is a bit challenging.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Always awesome place to eat atmospheres really great. Renee it's probably one of the best waiters in the hole restaurant!

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Primera vez y no pienso regresar, podrian mejorar El arroz y los frijoles parecian sacados de una lata, la parrillada fria ni aun que venian sobre un fogon pasela sobre un comalito y luego sobre El fogon y hasta Rica se verian las carnes una sugerencia. Lo que salvo fueron las tortillas de maiz y harina y El Taco de brisket estaba bueno como si fuera barbacoa.

Published 10 months ago

Best place to eat Mexican food in Oak Cliff!

Published 10 months ago

The food is very good. The noise level is a bit too loud for me. The service has always been good. Since they updated their website I now order online and get food to go. Parking is a challenge.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Delicious authentic Mexican food. Chicken fajitas were delicious and churros for dessert topped it all off. Chips and salsa were really good too.

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Food and service were great.

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Very Delicious 😋

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BEST Mexican food ever!! Great service friendly people. Never had a bad meal there. Prices r amazing . U cant go wrong if ur a fan of great Mexican food!!

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Pina Colada No Bueno

Published a year ago

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Excelente servicio

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Published a year ago

This was a great place that my family is looking forward to going back to. We had the enchiladas, but I would say don't get the taco salad if you're expecting it to be in a shell.

Published a year ago

We’ve eaten at the Oak Cliff location and it never disappoints. Fresh, hot, very good quality Mexican food with full portions and decent pricing.

Tip: their lunch specials are mostly $9.95 and it’s a full-size meal.

Their homemade lemonade and horchata are each some of the best I’ve had anywhere.

Service is on point and cook times have always been very fast.

Another tip: order a side of fresh tortillas so you can make soft tacos.

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This was so good. Everything about it was fresh, flavorful, and so damn good. Wish they were in Wisconsin.

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We've been there several times and were very pleased every time. I used to eat there when it was Red Bryan's Smokehouse...in the 1950's, still the same great atmosphere! Always a wonderful experience!!

Published a year ago

Personally, thought the guacamole was the best I've ever eaten. Super smooth and seems to have a secret ingredient.

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An Oak Cliff classic!

Published a year ago

The food was good and service was great

Published a year ago

The service was great and the food was even better!! Authentic Tex Mex food!!

Published a year ago

La mejor comida,muy sabrosa

Published a year ago

Truly Authentic Mexican Family Restaurant. Breakfast available all day!

Published a year ago

Delicious food great atmosphere

Published a year ago

Good food, good service.

Published a year ago

The food here is always good. Their sopapias are definitely a delicious dessert to order. I haven’t tried any of the others as I’ve ordered those each time I’ve been. Regular days it’s easy to get a table. Holidays I’d suggest to arrive at least an 30/45 minute before you are wanting to get seated.
Even with a wait time your food doesn’t take that long to get to your table.
If loud environments aren’t your thing avoid this place. Take out is always a good option.
It’s hard to find parking on holidays or during dinner rush.

Published a year ago

I walked in there it smelled delicious went here with my family and I decide to order the birria tacos. As they gave it to me it look really good but once I dipped it in the sauce and took a bite it was so salty, I respectfully spit out and I decide to try it again without the sauce and it was still salty I don’t think I would come again but the inside of the restaurant looked beautiful.

Published a year ago

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They are losing their touch … I get they have to raise their prices but they don’t give u an adequate amount of meat… I ordered the caldo de res and I got huge pieces of veggies and 4 pieces of meat…they do that so u don’t get a lot of meat… I returned it and asked for more meat or something else… Ive been going their for years and everyone I’m very disappointed …. I think its time to find another Oakcliff restaurant

Published a year ago

The huevos rancheros, combo platter, and beef short ribs were all delicious. We also love the decor. Great timly service as well.

Published a year ago

Can never go wrong with this place
Best in everything

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Food was good so was the atmosphere. Definitely not a good place for a quiet meal

Published a year ago

The food was pretty good and had enough left to take home. Ate it for dinner. The service was good. I didn't particularly like being seated in the back where the bar is located, but we made the best of things.

Published a year ago

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Great food, service, and atmosphere! A little pricey but worth it

Published a year ago

Comí según enchiladas Suizas y nada que ver 😞

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This is the real deal! Good food. Great atmosphere. Love it.

Published a year ago

It’s been several years since we had gone to this restaurant but it was a nice fun experience.

Published a year ago

Enjoy the food with family and friends.

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I like this restaurant but some of the food is a little salty for me. The positive side is the service and atmosphere are great!

Published a year ago

I made a to go order today and was terribly disappointed. I ordered beef enchilada plate and the enchiladas did not taste good at all. They were bland and tasteless. I was surprised that this was the level of food that is being served. This is not the food that we used to have here.

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It was definitely a great place to eat

Published a year ago

Very cool restaurant with some great food. The service was good as well.

Published a year ago

Me encanto este lugar de comida y ambiente mexicano en Dallas. Recomiendo la parrilla para compartir. Nosotros pedimos para 3 personas, costo 69 dolares.

Published a year ago

Good authentic Mexican food!

Published a year ago

Spent some time in Bishop Arts district today, and we were recommended to visit this restaurant. I am not familiar with the area, so it took a little effort to find the place. Parking was easy, but it was metered and cheap. We walked in and were seated immediately despite the fact that the parking lot was full and the restaurant was busy. First thing that I noticed was that the atmosphere was welcoming and felt authentic for a Mexican restaurant. Within a couple of minutes or less our waiter stopped by and took our drink order and then chips and salsa were on the table. Salsa was fresh and tasty. We spent a few extra minutes figuring out the menu because it was not like a standard TexMex menu and a lot of it was in Spanish. We ordered guacamole for a starter and it was good. Our entrees were the shrimp tacos and Birria tacos. Everything tasted great and more importantly it was hot (temperature). I really wanted to try the mole, but the regular menu did not have a dish that specifically called my name with the mole. I wanted to try their food as is. Next time I go, I will try to special order enchiladas and substitute tomatillo sauce for mole. I didn't even eat dinner tonight because I am still full for lunch. We really loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and the general vibe of the neighborhood. We will certainly visit again.

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amazing food amazing staff amazing atmosphere!

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Muy rica y autentica la comida de aqui. Recomiendo las enchiladas de camaron, tenían buen sabor y venía con unas verduras bien ricos y suaves. Tambien esta bien ricor el caldo del pollo.

Si volveré a venir cuando regreso a Dallas, 10/10!

Published a year ago

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Amazing food and service! It is very packed and you may have to wait but it is worth it! Mariachi is also another reason to come here!

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El lugar es muy agradable y la cómida es muy rica. Tienen típicos platillos Mexicanos y muy buena variedad en sus bebidas. Lo recomiendo apliamente.

Published a year ago

We had a great experience for our birthday celebration. The Mariachi was amazing.

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Loved it

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Yesss I had ordered the chicken and beef fajitas combo with spanish rice and Punto beans. For desert I had the rice pudding everything was so good. Very friendly and nice people's.

Published a year ago

Always a great experience when I come here. The staff is super friendly. I love the little bar that they have in the back.

Published a year ago

Meat was very tuff
Thought plate was supposed to be sizzling on one meal and food on other plate was barely warm. First visit was disappointing. Server was very pleasant and did a great job

Published a year ago

Traditional TexMex restaurant near downtown. Has a full menu of food and beverages you’d expect to find. Ambiance is what you would expect for old school TexMex place, including a mariachi band. Service was quick, efficient and attentive. We went for early dinner before catching a flight and the food came in a matter of minutes after ordering. The size of the steak and chicken portions for the combo fajitas for one was enormous. The meat was cooked perfectly, steak was tender. Overall it could have used a little more salt and lacked some heat (spice) we expected, but still tasted great. The rice had great flavor. Plenty of food for two of us. We’re TexMex snobs and this place didn’t disappoint us.

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