El Ranchero

76 N Caldwell St, Brevard
(828) 883-4000

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Brandon Newman

Best Mexican restaurant in Brevard! We frequent here as a family for both dine in and to go. Food is always great and so is the service. Quick and delicious!

Amanda Hughes

Zero. Zero stars. The margarita was premade, the food was overly salty, and the service was horrible. Server visibly rolled his eyes at me when I asked for a spinach burrito then quickly changed it to a spinach quesadilla. Our dishes were brought out one by one. He didn’t check drinks as he strolled by bringing a dish then another to our table. The glasses tasted like rotten dishwater. I gave him my dish (the quesadilla) after taking 2 bites and told him it wasn’t good. Never apologized, never asked if I wanted something else, nothing. When the “meal” was over my kiddos and I made our way to checkout to not be greeted, he didn’t even verbally give me the shocking total of our meal. I’m not sure why everyone seems to Love this place. Overpriced, Rude, Underwhelming food and drinks. It’s a no for me. Hopefully, it was an off day and you don’t have the same experience we did.

Cindy Clenney

Wanted to love this place after riding the western flyer today but the margaritas tasted like they were from a premade mix—we added an extra shot of tequila and it didn’t even help. Tacos, enchiladas, and chile relleno were average at best. Service was good but I cannot recommend this place.

Jeff S

Only been there once. But it all seemed good. Clean place, decent food. I would go back.

Joe Robinson

Eh. It's Mexican food, just like the other 497,453 Mexican restaurants in this small town. Nothing bad, nothing great.

Shannon Norman

The food is bland.

Paul Patterson

Great food at affordable prices.

Allison F

Walked inside the restaurant and was not greeted by the older man at the cash register. When placing an order with him, he answered his phone without an “excuse me”. Very rude employee. Also, forgot a food item I had ordered. First and last time there. Food was mediocre and NOT “authentic” Mexican food. The Mexican restaurant beside the old Burger King is much better.

Ginger Terrell

I was told this was the best Mexican restaurant in Brevard. I haven't eaten at all of them, but it definitely is a top contender with all the others I have eaten at. I don't eat a lot at meals so I tend to share some chips, salsa, & queso with my friends and then I usually order something like a Taco from the side menu awhich usually comes with beef, cheese, and cilantro. I ask them to add tomato, lettuce, onion, & sour cream. Their Taco was wonderful. Shell was thick and crispy making it easy to actually eat as a hand held Taco (some places have shells that shatter with the first bite). Salsa & queso were both good. Chips tasted fresh and crispy. Margarita was good. Waiter was super friendly and efficient and checked in appropriately. Prices were better than other comparable restaurants and the outdoor patio was lovely.

Maple Hill Baptist Church

Love this place. We eat here all the time with our family and or friends. They have great food and great people!

Tammie Mccall

I had the taco salad and it was the best I ever had.

Danny Summey

Very good food. And open on Sunday . Also tables outside for fresh air 😄

David Gill

Cute and charming! Attentive service at a great price point and delicious food!

Jeannie L

I enjoy eating here frequently. They have a great Pollo salad, tacos, and their tortas are all tasty. They recently started serving those with French fries. The good is fresh and reasonably priced, especially considering they serve unlimited chips and salsa with the meal. I love to get a bowl of refried beans on a cold day and use them as dip for my chips. Don't forget the fried ice cream or sopapilla to top off your meal. These folks are great and they care about their customers, both local and tourists. Oh and they even offer kid tacos and hot dogs if your kid doesn't enjoy Mexican entrees.

PS: I am old enough to remember this place was Paul's Produce when I was kid. The floors and interior are still authentic to this tine period. I love that they made a great place but kept the authentic feel of its history.

MANLEY NELSON

For a birthday dinner, it was soggy, tasteless, mush. Awful meal. I could go on and on but don't expect much. If I were trying to say a good things it would be that it wasn't over salted. Nasty. I've had better food in institutional dining halls or Shoneys etc

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