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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 724 reviews

What Megan B doesn't like about El Rancho Mexican Resturant:
I was shocked about my most recent dining experience at El Rancho. This was the worst service and food that me and my family experienced. The waiter had come over to take our order and in the middle he suddenly leaves. He comes back to our table with no apology. One of my family members had ordered some enchiladas and found a bone inside. Once I saw that I was immediately turned off and stopped eating my meal. The es... View all feedback. What User likes about El Rancho Mexican Resturant:
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Virginia because their food is authentic and not Tex-Mex as most of the local Mexican restaurants. You have a good lunch buffet that offers a variety of choices, for a reasonable price and the staff is great! Oh and strange enough... the hot wings... you have to try their hot wings... they are my Fave!! View all feedback.

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Virginia because their food is authentic and not Tex-Mex as most of the local Mexican restaurants. You have a...

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Love this place! The dishes and cocktails are always a good time! Not to mention our wonderful waitress

Amazing food! Our waitress was so nice! Best Tacos I've ever had! Can't wait to go back.

Clean, good food, very friendly.. Will definitely be back!!

Awesome spot, the buffet is off the chain. Staff is over friendly. Prices are awesome

Yelp
3.8 ★ from 44 reviews
James
10.05.2024 - 17:38

Just a very good place to eat when you have that urge for Mexican food...steak meat is really good...not full of fat and gristle like so many other places.

Megan
10.05.2024 - 17:38

I was shocked about my most recent dining experience at El Rancho. This was the worst service and food that me and my family experienced. The waiter had come ov...

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Carter
10.05.2024 - 17:38

My waiter was not checking on us and took didn't give us our guacamole cup and we asked 2 times

Jordan
10.05.2024 - 17:38

My family is regulars at this location given its closeby, has room for large parties and margaritas! I'm not a huge Mexican food lover, but I'm able to find ite...

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Carolyn
10.05.2024 - 17:38

The food is delicious, not greasy. Every meal is good. Chips served with two sauces,mild sweet and tangy and medium hot salsa. Service is great, friendly and at...

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Sirved
4.1 ★ from 120 reviews
Melissa
10.02.2024 - 22:01

Food was tasty. Fresh tasting shells with the taco salad. Good fresh guacamole! Staff is super nice.

Keith
10.02.2024 - 22:01

We go out of our way to eat here. Excellent food and service. Looking forward to the next time.

San
10.02.2024 - 22:01

Elias was one of the best hosts i?ve ever had, tipped the young man an will be back during his working hours! ????????????

Thomas
10.02.2024 - 22:01

Have been to El Rancho a few times with the family. Kids love it as do the wife and I. We look forward to trying more items off the menu in the future. Have not...

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Daniel
10.02.2024 - 22:01

Elrancho was such a fine establishment to go after church on a Sunday and dine at there amazing buffet that is not in use anymore. The buffet drew customers fro...

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Facebook
4.4 ★ from 20 reviews
Google
4.3 ★ from 357 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 69 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 560 reviews

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