Mi Rancho

Got a chicken empanadas. One of the best ones I’ve ever had 10/10 recommend.

The food was great! The price was excellent! I had an awesome pulled pork sandwich (called sweet rose) and some great pulled pork fries! I'm a simple guy, and the food was to the point and tasty! Looking forward to going back for more!

MI RANCHO - 4336 N. GEORGE EXT ST. - MANCHESTER

Observed grease/cooking oil laden cardboard being utilized as a floor covering under the fryer.
The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions.
Meats and house made sauces inside the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering.
Meat mixtures, house made sauce food ingredient storage containers, inside the walk-in cooler, are not labeled with the common name of the food.
Food utensils in cooks line area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F.
Observed money (coins) stored on top of a bulk food ingredient storage container.
Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (cooked chicken and pork) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked.
Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (cooked meats and cheeses) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
Observed two labels on an in-use food storage container, one labeled for a different food item and dated for 6-1-24. Food was discarded and pan placed in dish area for proper clean and sanitize.
Upper interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Observed in use food storage containers, in cooks line area, with an accumulation of dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Non-food contact surfaces such as walk in cooler shelving and walk in cooler door not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Cleaned and sanitized utensils located in three basin sink area, are stored with food contact surfaces / food or lip area exposed to hand contact when retrieved by food employees.
The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

We had the Beef Cheese Empanada, Sweet Golpa, and the Patacon, add the bbq fries, all delicious. Very much looking forward to trying more of the menu.

Don't really get Dominican around here, I am happy for an excuse to venture outside the more frequent pizza and burger shops. And Dominican is different from the occasional Mexican food

Read about the restaurant in a york daily record article about top tastiest dishes in 2024. Family lives in the area and we decided to order dinners from here. Tiny spot. As they state on website, it is a to-go restaurant. Meaning no indoor seating. There is a table outside. Family owned and operated. Prompt greetings and ready to serve. We ordered Loaded empanadas trio with beef, 2 orders of Tacos - soft corn tortillas with shrimp, 3 beef & cheese empanadas, chofan with chicken with a side of plantains, and a strawberry limeade. We were advised will be about 25 minutes and it was. Gentleman brought order to the vehicle so we didn't have to get out again-it was a cold day. Everything came out correct, hot, fresh and delicious. All enjoyed their selections. Unanimous- We definitely want to order from here again and try different items.

Excellent service

This place is the BOMB ummmm hmmmmm if ya know … ya know🫶 Only the best can cook like this , just go there you’ll thank me later

Rude waitress.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

It’s a no for me!
While I love a good family oriented places a kid alone taking orders and serving food isn’t my ideal restaurant experience. (Even though he was nice) & no adult even acknowledge our presents.
So let me get straight to the point; the chicken empanada was empty. And the chicken had no flavor, I was giving boiled shredded chicken & there was no cheese in it either. On top of the shell of the empanada being the best part of my food.
My tacos were a negative three, because once again I had very little flavorless chicken in it and I have never had a corn tortilla that was half cooked and only once per taco. I was so thin I couldn’t even roll it up because it was falling apart.
To top it all off I was charges .75 cent for a tiny dollop of salsa that wasn’t even hot or has flavor.
But yea it’s a no for me, I would not recommend.
Please try harder and give the people food and flavor it would be much appreciated

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

We got a trio of beef empanadas, a trio of chicken empanadas, pork quesadilla, and sweet golpe

The sweet golpe was the best part.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweet Golpe

Love the food here. The staff is always friendly. For anyone looking to eat Dominican style food I highly recommend Mi Rancho.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Empanada, Cuban Sandwhich, Yellow Rice, Ribs with Mac and Caribbean Beans, Mac N Cheese, Tostones, Beef&Cheese Empanada, Mofongo

Been meaning to give this place a try for a while, and glad we finally did. Keep in mind that this place is carryout only. The cuban sandwiches were delicious, and the empanadas were probably the best we've ever had...lots of flavor and not greasy at all.

Good customer service and just a nice experience all-around. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other offerings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Empanada, Cuban Sandwhich, Beef&Cheese Empanada

Completed an overdue trip to Mi Rancho tonight. Overdue since it's right up the street from work. I am a big fan of Caribbean flavors and small business so I was hyped. Started with a chicken empanada. Little light on the chicken but perfect crust and flavor was silly good. The sauce on the side sets it off perfect. We're off to a good start. I went with the chicken, sweet plantains, yellow rice and fried cassava. Presentation was elite. Everything on the plate was a hit. My daughter got the mofongo with shrimp and plantains . Another winner. There's a lot of lettuce and tomato on the plate, which she didn't eat, but she got more than enough out of this meal. My wife got the Sweet Golpe sandwich. She is not someone who takes easily to new things, but she was very satisfied with her food as well. Whoever is in the kitchen does not play. The staff was very friendly and appreciative of our business. Most places give you food. Some cook it and serve it with their whole heart. Mi Rancho is the latter. The only knock is if you eat there, you have to sit outside. Flies were a bit of a nuisance. In conclusion, quality experience. Food presentation, taste, service all A+. And a menu with more stuff I want to try. The best thing you can say about a food spot is "I would go back." I definitely am. Chofan up next.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Much like the mysterious case of the disappearing empanada meat from the previous review, my empanadas seemed to be playing a game of hide and seek—and winning. If there were 2 or 3 tablespoons of meat in there, I'd be shocked. Honestly, if you're going to be that stingy with the filling, why not make the empanadas a third of the size? At least then, it wouldn't feel like I was just buying overpriced dough pockets.

Then there were the Cuban sandwiches. I took a bite and immediately wondered, 'Where’s the meat?' It was a flavor journey to nowhere, except maybe Saltville. No mustard, but somehow still overly salty. And the bread—oh, the bread—was a soft, soggy mess, probably because it was too thin to withstand the whopping five-minute drive from the restaurant to my house.

The worst part? I could have overlooked the flaws if this pork scarcity and lackluster bread were accompanied by a lower price. Pork is less than $2 a pound, yet you charge $12 for this sad sandwich? It’s like paying for a luxury cruise and ending up on a rowboat.

Bottom line: I was really hoping to fall in love with this place, but it’s hard to build a relationship on empty promises and empty empanadas. Even at half the price, I’d still swipe left on this one.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Great food & service. Kinda hard to find but you’re not going to want to miss it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Empanada, Cuban Sandwhich