DX Mage
The food and service was great, but the owner’s behavior was surprisingly rude. I didn’t know that outside food isn’t allowed in Minnesota, but it’s easy for customers to miss posted signs, and the situation could have been handled much more respectfully and professionally.
My wife, who is Filipina, usually carries a small amount of jasmine rice when we eat out. She is a tiny little person — less than 4 feet tall and under 50 pounds — and the way the owner confronted her genuinely scared her. Shortly after we had started our meal, he came over and, in a loud and confrontational tone, told her to put it away because of the sign at the entrance. A simple, polite explanation would have been enough. Instead, he drew unwanted attention to our table, which was both embarrassing and unnecessary. We have eaten at many places in Minnesota and have never encountered this issue or been treated like this before.
The server did an excellent job, and I would have liked to tip him directly. However, I noticed the owner collecting tips from tables before they were cleared, and I wasn’t sure whether the staff actually received them. Because of that, I chose not to leave a tip.
Overall, the food was good, but the owner’s attitude made the visit uncomfortable enough that we won’t be returning.
… moreRobertt Lemke
Very good and authentic Mexican food! I also got some fresh house made hot sauce and it had great flavor and not too much heat! They give big portions and everyone agreed the food was awesome!
… moreAJ Padua
We will not be returning to El Rancho. This was our first time eating there, and we did not like the atmosphere. The staff seemed unhappy or tired, though the person who served us was nice and spoke English well. While the food was okay, the owner was incredibly rude. He lacked any manners in how he approached customers. We had just started eating when he came to our table and began yelling so loudly that the entire restaurant could hear him. I had brought a small amount of my own rice (about 3 spoonful), and he shouted that it was not allowed. He could have easily spoken to us in a polite manner. I was so shaken up that I couldn’t finish my meal; I got nervous and decided to pack up and leave.
… moreBecky Lundgren
Amazing food. We stopped on our way back to SD from Minneapolis- and it will now be a regular stop. The food was phenomenal, the service wonderful, and the atmosphere lovely. If your are getting older like myself- bring your readers because the menu is huge and you don’t want to miss a thing (the lower lighting makes it hard to read, but so worth it.)
I got the rancho steak quesedilla and it was so good. My only regret was not ordering guacamole. Next time we will try the cheese dip. My entire family loved it and everything we ordered.
… morekatie
Excellent Mexican cuisine! Vegetarian tacos were delicious. Free tortilla chips and salsa for appetizer! Server was super respectful and attentive, and the food was cooked and brought to the table in a jiffy! My mother and daughter enjoyed their entrees as well, and everyone left very full.
… moreBrad Oldre
After we found the updated location (not the dealership) we enjoyed the food, time with family and friends, and great service. The portions were filling, the warmed tortilla chips and salsa were appreciated. The deserts for the few of us that had room were excellent! The service was prompt, attentive, accommodating, and polite
… moreBrandon
Walked in just after 9pm and had my food on my table by 9:10. (Texas Fajitas beef, chicken, and shrimp) Was finished and paid in less than 30 min…
Food was delicious, plenty of flavor and decent portions .. definitely coming back for more
… moreBrandon Foster
Amazing food! Great staff! Martin was an awesome bar tender and got our molcajete out quickly! One of the best molcajete dishes I’ve ever had!
… moreMilo Carrasco
Amazing food!!!!! And even better service!! My toddler daughter lost her blanket (her BESTfriend) and we thought it may have been left there. So we called them, which was at closing time, and Martin drove BACK to the restaurant to help us look for it! Goes above & beyond as a family owned, family oriented restaurant! 100% recommend.
… moreOgre
Pretty consistent rude employees. Asked about the happy hour special and was told there was no happy hour despite it being clearly stated on the window. I was told ” It’s an old window” Then remove it. Good food, but won’t be back. Rude employees the last two times there
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