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Standard Mexican cuisine & margaritas in a relaxed, family-friendly dining room with booth seating.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3416 W McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98199
Phone: (206) 281-9233
Website: https://www.elranchonmagnolia.com/
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Reviews
Tessa R
Had a delicious meal and wonderful experience at El Ranchon. The owner was super attentive and lovely, and staff was very sweet. Our food was great – beef seasoned really well and large portions. Classic Mexican-American with a huge menu. This was our second time here and we plan to add it to the Magnolia rotation. Free chips and salsa, we got the Tacos al Carmen lunch special and the chimichanga (pictured mostly eaten, cause too good).
… moreFarrah McGee
This is literally my favorite place! I love the queso and margaritas. The staff is always so friendly and attentive
… moreDestinee Sanders
Authenticity warms my heart. Loved the entire experience. You are greeted with a feel as if you just stepped into the door of your abuelas house. Chips and the best salsa I have had thus far in Seattle. I had the fresh margarita which made the bike ride home fun. The chimichanga with picadillo was delicious. I had more than enough food with half a chimichanga to go home. I tried the flan for dessert and again its the authenticity for me. It wasn’t the prettiest flan but definitely made from the heart. Most of all I loved the music which completed the vibe. I’ll definitely be returning to try more from the menu.
… moreJHR
The service at this restaurant was excellent, but the food left much to be desired. When my meal arrived, the aroma was inviting, and the generous portions initially raised my expectations. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives ended.
The chimichangas were disappointing; both lacked seasoning, and one was soggy on the bottom, as shown in the photo. Additionally, the excessive oil made them unappetizing. The rice and beans, staples of any good Mexican meal, were also bland and completely unseasoned. Even the salsa, while passable, lacked the depth of flavor I’ve come to expect.
To make matters worse, the horchata was served with ice—a rarity in most Mexican restaurants—which diluted the drink quickly, leaving me with just a few sips.
Given the high prices, seemingly inflated due to the restaurant’s location, the quality of the food and drinks simply doesn’t justify the cost. Many smaller, unassuming places like food trucks or hole-in-the-wall restaurants offer far better, more flavorful meals at a fraction of the price. Sadly, this experience ensures I won’t be returning.
… moreThe chimichangas were disappointing; both lacked seasoning, and one was soggy on the bottom, as shown in the photo. Additionally, the excessive oil made them unappetizing. The rice and beans, staples of any good Mexican meal, were also bland and completely unseasoned. Even the salsa, while passable, lacked the depth of flavor I’ve come to expect.
To make matters worse, the horchata was served with ice—a rarity in most Mexican restaurants—which diluted the drink quickly, leaving me with just a few sips.
Given the high prices, seemingly inflated due to the restaurant’s location, the quality of the food and drinks simply doesn’t justify the cost. Many smaller, unassuming places like food trucks or hole-in-the-wall restaurants offer far better, more flavorful meals at a fraction of the price. Sadly, this experience ensures I won’t be returning.
Ganesh Kumar
Visited for Valentine’s Day dinner looking at the ratings on google but did not find it impressive. The food did not feel fresh. Taste was pretty average. Took wrong orders and charged crazy for final bill. Also the receipt was handwritten we could hardly understand why there were so many extra charges.
… moreCarey Miailovich
We love this Mexican restaurant. The service here is exceptional, the food is wonderful, and the fresh lime margarita does not disappoint. Plus, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is squeaky clean. Rosie is the best!
… moreCasey Rogers
Don’t miss this place! Service is absolutely incredible, awesome food, great environment- super clean and nice. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreVargha Hokmran
Great food quality. Tastes like home-made, and has a very friendly and family like environment. I highly recommend it.
… moreUlises Cuevas
Terrible food. And don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t expecting authentic, we ordered a tostada and it was basically a lettuce salad on top of a soggy tortilla with some beans and some bland chicken breast, and they were expecting 14 dls for that. We didn’t even eat it and sent it back. The tacos al carbon were just some over cooked bland beef tacos.
This is second time in my 10 years in Seattle that I didn’t eat anything and left. We weren’t charged so at least that was nice of them.
Very polite people serving there but man, some really bad bad food.
Find below the photo of the “tostada”.
The guy said “We just don’t make tostadas in America like in Mexico”. Bro, I can’t even see the tostada, that was a soggy taco.
… moreThis is second time in my 10 years in Seattle that I didn’t eat anything and left. We weren’t charged so at least that was nice of them.
Very polite people serving there but man, some really bad bad food.
Find below the photo of the “tostada”.
The guy said “We just don’t make tostadas in America like in Mexico”. Bro, I can’t even see the tostada, that was a soggy taco.
Eric Mack
I LOVE this place and my kids love it even more than I do. If you are only satisfied by high-brow experiences, this is not the place for you. But if you love great food and friendly service in a comfortable space, El Ranchon delivers!
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