El Ranchero

4.3(711)

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Location & Hours

Address

1900 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA
Phoenix, AZ 85006
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 8:00 PM

Monday8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(602) 254-7515

About El Ranchero

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on August 30, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 711 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Nathalie Villa

3 months ago

We were looking for a new restaurant and found this hidden gem! The food was amazing. There is definitely some great Mexican food, super authentic and almost homemade. We ordered a Totra de asada, que...

Akyiah Stephens

a year ago

I’m from out of town was looking for some good Mexican food and this is the spot! I got two carne asada tacos amazing and it was so fresh! I’m a little rusty on my Spanish but they worked with our lan...

Vanessa Castaneda

4 months ago

They have delicious food, but unfortunately this restaurant slacks on customer service. Every time I call to place a pick up order they act like it’s such a an inconvenience! They will put you on hol...

Chika “ChikaBoomBoom” Nwankwo

a year ago

Finally! Some good Mexican food! Got me some carne asada tacos and enjoyed them!!! I’m definitely coming back! I discovered this restaurant when I was dropping off a passenger driving Lyft.

G So

3 years ago

Good food 6 tacos about $2.50 Each kinda tiny. Parking is hard to find but it is what it is, very nice staff, menu is kinda all over the place we just guessed and ordered food we saw at other tables ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, particularly for those seeking authentic Mexican cuisine. Customers appear pleased with the food's flavor and freshness.

Customer Favorites

Carne asada tacos are a standout favorite. Other popular choices include the Totra de asada, quesadilla de asada, sope, and various aqua frescas.

Atmosphere & Service

The staff is generally described as nice, with some flexibility in handling language barriers. However, there are recent concerns about poor customer service, specifically regarding phone orders and cashier attitude.

Value & Quality

The food quality is consistently praised as fresh and delicious. Some customers find the tacos to be somewhat small, while others perceive the prices to be reasonable.

Areas for Improvement

Improving phone order responsiveness and the cashier's attitude are key areas for improvement. Parking can also be challenging.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate a decline in customer service quality, contrasting with earlier mentions of a nice staff. The food quality continues to be a positive aspect.