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Classic Tex-Mex fare is served in festive red & yellow interiors alongside margaritas & beer.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 212 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Phone: (607) 210-4497
Website: https://www.elrancho-ny.com/
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El Rancho – Mexican Restaurant & Grill
Mexican Restaurant & Grill in the heart of Watkins Glen NY, right off Seneca Lake.
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant & Grill | Watkins Glen NY – Facebook
We are officially OPEN! Here is our new expanded menu! Stop on in and check us out! We’ve got new tacos, quesadillas and appetizers! Open everyday 12pm-9pm …
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant & Grill – Watkins Glen Area Chamber
El Rancho was opened in 2016 to bring traditional Mexican cuisine to Watkins Glen. Our new location on N. Franklin St. downtown features outdoor and upstairs …
Reviews
Mostly Insane
We went here for the lunch right after the Watkins Glen Hike. I am not sure if it was because of the crowd or they were short of people. But they took so much time just to even come and get our orders. The service took so much of our time. We ended up wasting at least 2 hours just to finish our lunch here. We ordered enchilada for the table
… morevalyna Gao
As a semi-vegetarian who only eats shrimp or shallots, finding great dining options can be tough—but this place nailed it! The veggie shrimp quesadilla was perfectly crispy (not soggy!) and packed with flavor, while the veggie tacos were so good I’m determined to recreate them at home. Delicious food, super accommodating staff, and a must-visit for anyone craving fresh, flavorful vegetarian,South of the border eats!
… moreZeeshan Qayyum
Probably, not the best Mexican food I’ve eaten, but definitely not bad. Appetizers were brought to the table without even us asking, and they were not free. That was a little different for us, but it weren’t too expensive.
… moreMichael Oshetski
AVOID THIS PLACE!
Very disappointing experience.
The food arrived cold, not slightly warm, actually cold. Paying $25 for three burritos and having them come out cold is unacceptable. At that price point, serving hot food should be the bare minimum.
Service was extremely slow. There were long gaps between ordering and receiving our food, drinks sat empty, and there was no sense of urgency from the staff. They sit around and talk and you’ll have get your own drinks. It felt inattentive and poorly managed from start to finish.
To make matters worse, they automatically added a 20% gratuity for our party of six. Adding an automatic tip on top of already subpar service feels excessive and completely unjustified. If you’re going to mandate a gratuity, the service should at least warrant it….this did not.
Cold food, slow service, $25 burritos, and automatic gratuity. If zero stars were an option, that would be my choice. I won’t be returning.
… moreVery disappointing experience.
The food arrived cold, not slightly warm, actually cold. Paying $25 for three burritos and having them come out cold is unacceptable. At that price point, serving hot food should be the bare minimum.
Service was extremely slow. There were long gaps between ordering and receiving our food, drinks sat empty, and there was no sense of urgency from the staff. They sit around and talk and you’ll have get your own drinks. It felt inattentive and poorly managed from start to finish.
To make matters worse, they automatically added a 20% gratuity for our party of six. Adding an automatic tip on top of already subpar service feels excessive and completely unjustified. If you’re going to mandate a gratuity, the service should at least warrant it….this did not.
Cold food, slow service, $25 burritos, and automatic gratuity. If zero stars were an option, that would be my choice. I won’t be returning.
Skye Amundsen
Pretty shocked by our experience here. Incredibly slow service. Our waitress didn’t know what was in many dishes. Then our food came and my battered fish in my tacos were chopped up and cold. No sauce. I’ve never ever seen battered fish chopped up into tiny pieces. Kids Mac and cheese is kraft. I would avoid this place.
… moreDan House
Front door needs some good effort during the colder months to push open!
The food was wonderful though after we initially thought they were closed due to the door not budging originally. We got rancho fries as an appetizer and the plate had enough to comfortably feed maybe 3 people so we have some delicious left overs. My wife got the empanadas and loved them and I got the choripollo platos. I would absolutely recommend these dishes and I look forward to trying more of their food.
… moreThe food was wonderful though after we initially thought they were closed due to the door not budging originally. We got rancho fries as an appetizer and the plate had enough to comfortably feed maybe 3 people so we have some delicious left overs. My wife got the empanadas and loved them and I got the choripollo platos. I would absolutely recommend these dishes and I look forward to trying more of their food.
Nana Potenza
Decent food. Large portions. Standard margaritas. Our server was great. Accidentally went during trivia night so we participated and had a good time. Will visit again.
… moreIP Nangla
Horrible experience got seated at 6.05 and till 7:21 pm we dont have any food out. Lousy service and lousy server who has problem even repeating the order. I wish google had option of negative ratings.
Stale and soggy chips. Worst tacos ever chewy greasy taco.
Worst empanada stinky oil in which the empanada was fried.
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… moreStale and soggy chips. Worst tacos ever chewy greasy taco.
Worst empanada stinky oil in which the empanada was fried.
Will edit soon for more.
Frank Russo
This is hands down the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. The carnitas fajitas were amazing. The queso is not soupy. Thick delicious cheese. Love this place. Whoever gave less than 5 stars either doesn’t know good food, or they just like to whine like a Karen.
… moreDebbie Passno
We had a wonderful time at El Rancho last night! It was packed and still, the wait time was not bad at all. The hostess didn’t have a table for us right away, so we sat at the bar to order a drink. Andy, the bartender, was great! He’s personable and funny and makes a wicked margarita!! We didn’t wait long before the hostess came to bring us to a table. That little lady was hustling!! She was bussing tables between seating customers, helping things to move along. Our waitress, Morgann was quick and also so friendly. Our food was on point! We may try to get back there, at least for another marg before we leave Watkins!
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