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El Ranchito, Dallas, TX

El Ranchito

4.4
4.4
234 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
In 1983, after the success of La Calle Doce, Oscar and Laura Sanchez wanted to open another restaurant but they didn’t want to duplicate their previous success nor did they want to open just another Tex-Mex restaurant. Oscar wanted something that wasn’t found in Dallas, something that reminded him of home. Since both Oscar and Laura are from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon in Northern Mexico, they decided to open a restaurant that specialized in Comida Norteño (northern food) and Tex-Mex featuring dishes such as cabrito, mollejas, and asado de puerco. Today El Ranchito is known for it’s authentic Mexican food, freshly made tortillas and festive atmosphere where mariachis play daily. These elements – the food, the music and the friendly staff – have helped El Ranchito achieve it’s ultimate goal of creating an atmosphere where the customer feels as if they are back home in Monterrey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    (214) 946-4238
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Cross Street
    Llewelyn
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live Mariachis everyday from 7:30 to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 2.5Value

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234 Reviews
  1. Jacob

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good like taking my out of town guest here for the live mariachi band.

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  2. DeAnnaL

    VIP

    Dallas

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elvis Night was LiVE! Truly enjoyed it ALL and meals and drinks were served on time! Definately a highlighted theme for a Birthday Dinner!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my dad’s 42 birthday. The staff made us feel very welcomed and loved. It was an amazing experience !

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  4. EdwardQ

    VIP

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was better than expected. We did have somewhat of a large group (10), just wished our server had a little help, but overall pretty good service. Live the selection and taste of good. Mariachis was icing on the cake.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here. Been here twice in the past two months for work lunches with my coworkers. Great food and service. Great lunch menu and prices.

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  6. Nick

    VIP

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great for a great price. I love the La Picosita spicy margarita and the flaming choriqueso fundito is amazing! The only issue with this place is the Mariachis that play every night. They are fun, and I like what they do for the atmosphere. But they play for too long and too loud to the point where you can barely hear the person sitting next to you. I wish they only came on certain nights, or only played in a particular section of the restaurant.

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  7. BobbyJ

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent authentic food. It’s everything that they claim to be. We really enjoyed the food and experience, and have already recommended it multiple times. Thanks so much for an excellent meal.

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  8. PaulG

    VIP

    Dallas

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 16 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great / greeted by owner or manager/ our waiter was very attentive and food was excellent. Me personally prefer during the week then on weekend. On weekends they have marachi which can get a bit nosy, but people love that.

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  9. FrankR

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was a little cold and some lacked flavor. Chips and salsa was great. Service was very good.

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  10. MairaR

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food wasn't great. Honestly I was disappointed. It was a big party and I can say most of my party didn't like the food. I had a party of 23 and only one waiter. The manager was sweet and added another table after a few of my party didn't have seating.

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El Ranchito is rated 4.4 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Google Map for El Ranchito

610 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Llewelyn
  • Area
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Mariachis everyday from 7:30 to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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