Good food and prices. Friendly staff. Great horchata
Delicious! I will definitely be back. The ingredients were fresh and the food seemed far more authentic than most restaurants in Madison. Loved the pickled onions! They don't always have tamales but I would recommend them if they are available, both the red and green were very good (tamales can be ordered individually).
Love, love, love this place. It's in a hole-in-the-wall venue and locating parking can be a hassle at times. Despite those minor shortcoming, this is my absolute favorite taqueria in Madison. I’ve been here at least a dozen times and I’ve never had a disappointing meal. El Rancho offers a variety of meats (shredded beef, steak, pulled pork, shredded chicken, ground beef and chorizo) that can be assembled as tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas or nachos. My favorite is the pulled pork – it is always succulent and fork tender, perfected seasoned and brimming with flavor. The preparation of your meal is done Chipotle-style, you indicated the form (burrito, taco, etc) and the meat and then go work down the counter indicating which condiments you’d like. I higher encourage you to try the spicy, pickled onions as a condiment– they add crunch and heat to your meal without any bitterness. The homemade salsas, especially the verde, are also superb. Serving sizes are generous – you’ve been forewarned!
If you decide to eat, you should know seating options are limited (only six tables). The knotty pine paneling is insanely out of character with the style of the food, but you really don’t notice because you’re stuffing your face. There is a loyalty card that provides a free entrée after ten punches. The staff, especially Jose the owner of El Rancho, as friendly and efficient. Despite the rustic nature of the venue, there is free wi-fi – you’ll just have to ask for the password.
I decided to try a new restaurant. Out if the many Mexican restaurant sets in Madison, I chose 2This place was quaint and had delicious food at incredibly low prices and self serve horchata! My dining companion and I enjoyed our meals while watching a UniVision drama. It was a fun and relaxing experience!
Forget about Chipotle and head over to El Rancho if you are looking for full-flavored Mexican food.
Amazing fresh food. Parking is difficult but food makes up for it. Friendly service, clean space, horchata like grandma would make.
El Rancho Mexican Grill is a US Restaurant based in Madison, Wisconsin. El Rancho Mexican Grill is located at 819 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715, USA.
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