Ranchway Bbq & Mexican Food
604 N Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM, 88005
Ranchway Bbq & Mexican Food Menu
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Address :
604 N Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM, 88005 - Phone (575) 523-7361
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 7:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Lisa A.
Idgaf what anyone says, this is the best food in the entire world. I live in San Diego and would give anything just to have a delicious burrito from this place. Green bañado
(5)Abe S.
Get the flautas, they are unique and amazingly tasty! The salsa is great in hot or medium but they are pretty tight with it. With the double flauta plate you will get plenty of food so no worries on the salsa.
(5)Jenna L.
I thought it was weird that a place sold BBQ and Mexican food, but they actually do a good job. I liked the chile con carne here, although the BBQ isn't bad. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. The prices are pretty cheap. Typical decor of Las Cruces restaurants with old metal chairs and tables and tiny rooms. Have eaten here a few times and the service has always been good.
(3)Jordan L.
Do yourself a favor and order the flautas. They're like something out of a dream. This and El Sombrero are the hands-down best restaurants in LC.
(5)J L.
A nice little place for a nice meal. Like most reviewers have noted, the outside of the restaurant is a bit unassuming. However, inside they have done much in the past few years in upgrades. We have had the BBQ brisket sandwiches several times, as well as some Mexican dishes such as chile rellenos, enchiladas, and tacos. I think their best dishes are the brisket and their tacos. Their salsa and guacamole are really good. This is a family owned and run restaurant. I have never been in here when there wasn't one or other family member working there. They are super nice and friendly. And yeah, their prices are good too!
(4)Scott P.
Local favorite as it seems. Before coming here, I had BBQ in Texas and that is what their claim to fame is. New Mexico especially las cruces is not the hotspot for BBQ. With that being said, I feel that everything here is plain Jane. The sauce is simple, tomatoe based, nothing that draws you in or exciting spices to tickle your tongue. The quality of meat is good, but it seems like the ribs were prepared a few days ago. The meat did fall off the bone, but not because it was smoked slowly. It was more of them stewing it slowly. Some people like it that way, but that's not my cup of tea. Taste like a Mexican dish, chile verde and they applied the similar cooking techniques to the BBQ. Like I said, it's a local favorite and flavor is subjective. Food is fresh, and priced right.
(4)Jerry W.
I really like this place, especially the Juevos Rancheros, and Barbecue plate. I recommend going at lunch, when the food is hot and fresh.
(4)Jon G.
A small, unassuming restaurant with great bbq. The building itself is very plain and almost easy to overlook. Once inside, you're greeted by the scent of slow cooked bbq and homemade salsa. The decor is interesting; a tex-mex vibe with various Latin American art pieces/posters (my favorite was the Frida Kahlo screen print...the owners definitely have good taste). I had the pork ribs, which were fantastic. They were fall-off-the-bone tender. So tender, in fact, that you could cut them with your fork. The portion sizes were generous, especially for the price. The wait staff was friendly, but not overly so. They don't trip over themselves trying to help you out, but they're not rude, either. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend this spot when you're craving some good bbq.
(4)Lucky M.
Building has lots of character. Food was pretty good. Pulled pork sandwich was a good size portion, the sauce was very tomato-ey (In a good way). The green plate was fine. Cubed beef with green chiles and a very liquidity sauce.
(3)Rosquete B.
Food with Chicano Art Order & pick up food at counter Try the delicious freshly squeezed OJ Very casual, inexpensive Tasty huevos rancheros & huevos mexicanos w/spicy hot sauce Beautiful Chicano artwork & photos throughout e.g., Denise Chavez portrait Cool bathrooms
(3)John M.
My granddaughter and I had lunch here. I was anticipating very good BBQ. I think that being from Kansas City and used to world class BBQ my expectations are a little higher than most of the reviewers. Since we only had BBQ (a side of chips and sauce were provided but certainly were not inspiring) We both had the brisket sandwich with waffle fries (direct from the freezer to fryer). My first observation was where's the beef. Huge bun and very little beef even for $4.95. Did not think the sandwich was a good value. The BBQ sauce was certainly OK the meat was tender but not real tender. In KC they would be in the lower echelon of BBQ Joints, I have had better BBQ in a area that lacks quality BBQ. Looking at the food maybe the Mexican food is a better value and quality. If I eat here again we will try the mexican but the sauce provided does not give me a good feeling. Some of the reviewers talked about service. There is none, you go up to the counter and order your food and pick it up when you # is called so i wonder if they ate where we did. the building is old and dark inside with heavy tables with a very dark stain. In my opinion the building is badly in need of updating. A lady can come by and asked if everything was OK. Since they have been in business since 1960 they are obviously satisfying the locals, It might be your cup of tea.
(3)Amanda H.
This place is absolutely amazing. Best mexican/BBQ in Cruces by far!! It is priced amazingly, food gets out fast, and its delicious. Free chips and salsa too. I would recommend the bean burrito smothered in green chili with some fresh squeezed OJ as a drink. The burrito only costs around $3.25 and leaves you full all day. I would stay away between 12:00-12:45 during the school year because high schoolers flock it. Other than that its great. Happy dining!
(5)LisaSD S.
We stopped here on our way back to California because we could get BBQ for my husband and green chile for me. I'd always heard about Hatch Chiles and wanted to try the authentic stuff! It was sooo good! I wouldn't say the guy behind the counter was very friendly or helpful. He seemed impatient to answer my questions about menu items but I'm overlooking his behavior to say the food was really, really good! The Queso Fundido was delicious and the green chile was flavored JUST right! It looked like a favorite of the locals, for sure...
(5)Brian O.
First of all, if there was a 4 1/2* rating, this place would receive that rating from us. We did not try any of the BBQ, but the Mexican food that we had was excellent. The salsa was also very good and the prices are great!
(4)Kat S.
Dive of divinity. It's a dive. Little to no effort has ever been put into their interior decor or their outward appearance (neither of which has changed in at least 20 years). They have been around forever and continue to be popular because this mom 'n' pop restaurant has great food. Some of the highlights: One of the best rellenos in town. Queso fundido is a skillet of delicious strips of roasted green chile over a melty plate of delicious cheese. Their barbecue sandwich is also delicious. I've actually never had anything there I didn't like. When you get your chips and salsa, keep in mind they have a gringo version and a hot version. Both are delicious. One downside is that because they are family business, they tend to shut down for the holidays or any other time they want to do family stuff (like go on vacation).
(4)Harold S.
If you want a simple, tasty BBQ sandwich with fries, stop here. The brisket perfectly cooked and the sauce is local, not from a bottle. This is another local hangout.
(4)Brian P.
This is probably my favorite bbq/mexican in Cruces. I've been here a couple times and it's always a home run! The flautas and smothered burritos are amazing. The portions are HUGE and the cost is low. My favorite combination!
(5)Cha W.
This place really was bad! You wouldn't know it by reading some if the positive reviews but the Mexican food here was awful. We would not return.. Save yourself the disappointment and ignore the previous reviews and go somewhere else...
(1)Finnegan M.
My Dad is real funny! He says the world needs more restaurants like this one since it has Mexican food for my Mom--and barbecue for him. Not many restaurants like that, though! He, of course, had the barbecue beef sandwich which was western style barbecue and he likes since he was raised in New Mexico. My mom, of course, dearly loves New Mexican Mexican food and the hot chiles from the Rio Grand valley.
(4)Meghan J.
Ranchway looks like an old little house with a giant ugly carport. From the road, you'll see a hazy dust cloud from the unpaved parking lot instead of a lit sign. You'll think to yourself, "hmmm...I don't think I want to eat there..." But you must ignore your instincts. Ranchway is a diamond in the rough. Not only is it ridiculously cheap--I sometimes feel guilty for paying so little--it's some of the best Mexican food in a valley so known for its amazing Mexican food that I positively marvel at the fact that Garduno's is still in business. Before you die, you must try the BBQ Brisket burrito and the Green Chili burrito. Order at the counter, pour Dr. Pepper into your giant red plastic cup. Sit down at an old wobbly wooden table overlooking a graphic painting of a charging bull's back loaded up with arrows, and enjoy. For the price, you'll not have had better. Note: Since then, Gardunos has gone out of business. haha.
(5)Nick R.
Good tasting Mexican food, but very little heat. The salsa, on the other hand, does have a nice bite. The BBQ, which I have only had once, was decently cooked, but the sauce was not very good at all. Pleasant atmosphere, OK food, a real middle of the road experience, all and all.
(3)Nichole S.
Both times I have visited Las Cruces I have eaten at the Ranchway, and it has been wonderful. This last time I had the pleasure of trying the pozole and it was wonderful. Apparently it's only available Fri and Sat but it's worth the trip. The chili relleno burrito was also good, although nothing compared to the pozole. While I'm sure regular customers have many stories of the great meals they have had there, I can only say that I would eat there way too often if I lived in this town.
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