The BEST place to get Tex Mex in Tulsa. We come here at least once or twice a month and it is always a great experience. Wonderful food, warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly and consistent staff. El Rancho is not a chain; it's family owned and that definitely shows. This is a great place to come on a date, with your family, or a group of friends. The wait is always short if there is any at all. The chips, salsa, and queso are top notch and can be enough to fill you up before the meal arrives. Our favorite menu items include the street tacos and wet burritos. I have never seen anyone not like what they ordered here! Everything on the menu is a great choice. And don't forget about Margarita Mondays - they have a two for one deal!
(5)
Gary M.
This place is coined to have the best margaritas, & I might have to agree. I tried it frozen & on ice, both were good! Not as sour as most margaritas & not too sweet as well. The frozen one can creep up on you because you really can't taste the liquor compared to having it in ice. My dish, Fire Grilled Shrimp Tacos. They were ok. Nothing over the top. The cabbage went well with the shrimp & I liked their chipotle cream as well. Their rice & beans are good. Also, for the chips & salsa, their salsa is HOT!!! You might want to switch flavors if you can't handle heat.
(3)
Papa H.
Can't get better Cheese & Onion Enchiladas in town. Crispy Taco was excellent, too. I had the Vaquero Special that added a Tamale with the above items. It was good, but not needed to make a complete meal. 'Rita's were good. This was our third trip here and most likely will not be the last. PLUS, this is the only Mexican joint you can get Pralines. Oh how we Texans love our pralines. Waiter has been here for 38 years. He knows his job and is very quick to serve you.
(5)
J T.
This place deserves more stars. This is the real TexMex from the 50's. None like it in Tulsa. Fairly recent new owners acquired the original Rodriguez family recipes and added modern Mexico items to the menu. El Rancho is full nightly and at noon. Can be a wait on Saturday night. If you like TexMerx like it was in your parents day and when you grew up, El Rancho is for you.
(5)
Donna H.
The vintage sign keeps drawing me back. All the employees are all very nice. I love the neon sign and the interior. I love the mosaic table tops. Unobtrusive Ranchero music in the background. I asked the server to recommend something that would make me say I have to come back to this place, no fish ingredients. He recommended street tacos. They were delicious, light and fresh tasting. The meat was tender and tasty, generous portion with three tacos. Very fresh pico de gallo and everything covered in fresh cilantro. Some lettuce and lime wedges too. He asked if I wanted 1, 2, or 3. I chose three and would have been happier with two, they are filling . Chips were warm and okay, salsa was hot and okay, but I didn't like them much. Great service! I am glad I went back and had them recommend for me. :-)
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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.
Katie V.
The BEST place to get Tex Mex in Tulsa. We come here at least once or twice a month and it is always a great experience. Wonderful food, warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly and consistent staff. El Rancho is not a chain; it's family owned and that definitely shows. This is a great place to come on a date, with your family, or a group of friends. The wait is always short if there is any at all. The chips, salsa, and queso are top notch and can be enough to fill you up before the meal arrives. Our favorite menu items include the street tacos and wet burritos. I have never seen anyone not like what they ordered here! Everything on the menu is a great choice. And don't forget about Margarita Mondays - they have a two for one deal!
(5)Gary M.
This place is coined to have the best margaritas, & I might have to agree. I tried it frozen & on ice, both were good! Not as sour as most margaritas & not too sweet as well. The frozen one can creep up on you because you really can't taste the liquor compared to having it in ice. My dish, Fire Grilled Shrimp Tacos. They were ok. Nothing over the top. The cabbage went well with the shrimp & I liked their chipotle cream as well. Their rice & beans are good. Also, for the chips & salsa, their salsa is HOT!!! You might want to switch flavors if you can't handle heat.
(3)Papa H.
Can't get better Cheese & Onion Enchiladas in town. Crispy Taco was excellent, too. I had the Vaquero Special that added a Tamale with the above items. It was good, but not needed to make a complete meal. 'Rita's were good. This was our third trip here and most likely will not be the last. PLUS, this is the only Mexican joint you can get Pralines. Oh how we Texans love our pralines. Waiter has been here for 38 years. He knows his job and is very quick to serve you.
(5)J T.
This place deserves more stars. This is the real TexMex from the 50's. None like it in Tulsa. Fairly recent new owners acquired the original Rodriguez family recipes and added modern Mexico items to the menu. El Rancho is full nightly and at noon. Can be a wait on Saturday night. If you like TexMerx like it was in your parents day and when you grew up, El Rancho is for you.
(5)Donna H.
The vintage sign keeps drawing me back. All the employees are all very nice. I love the neon sign and the interior. I love the mosaic table tops. Unobtrusive Ranchero music in the background. I asked the server to recommend something that would make me say I have to come back to this place, no fish ingredients. He recommended street tacos. They were delicious, light and fresh tasting. The meat was tender and tasty, generous portion with three tacos. Very fresh pico de gallo and everything covered in fresh cilantro. Some lettuce and lime wedges too. He asked if I wanted 1, 2, or 3. I chose three and would have been happier with two, they are filling . Chips were warm and okay, salsa was hot and okay, but I didn't like them much. Great service! I am glad I went back and had them recommend for me. :-)
(4)