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El Rancho | Riverside Taqueria

4.4(176)

About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.1 ★ (169)

TripAdvisor 4.9 ★ (7)

At El Rancho Taquería, we deliver love and passion through our food, creating a vibrant atmosphere that shares our Latin American culture.

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What to Order

BurritoChimichangaChurrosEl Rancho PlatterNachosPollo AsadoSoft Tacosburrito bowljalapeno popperspork burritoslow cooked pork quesadillastacos

Menu Highlights

CORN CHIPS WITH CORN SALSA OR GUAC OR CHEESE SAUCE

$9.5

Corn chips and our corn salsa or guacamole sauce or cheese sauce.

CHEESE AND JALAPENO BITES

$11.5

Tasty jalapenos mixed with cheese and served with chipotle aioli.

LEMON & PEPPER SQUID

$13.5

Tender squid covered with salt and pepper, served with chipotle aioli.

BURRITO

$19.5

Flour tortilla filled with brown rice, beans, cheese, chipotle crema, green salad, guacamole sauce, corn salsa and pineapple salsa.

NACHOS (GF)

$20

Corn chips covered with beans, nacho cheese sauce, green salad, chipotle crema, guacamole sauce, corn salsa.

CHURROS

$10.5

A set of churros dusted with cinnamon-sugar and served with Chocolate or Caramel dipping sauce.

What People Say

"The food was also a highlight, it was fresh, flavourful, and generously portioned."

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food and welcoming staff, highlighting generous portions and a great dining experience.

"The food at this restaurant is really yummy. I have tried the burrito bowl, tacos and also the jalapeno poppers which go down a treat 😋"

"We had a fantastic experience at El Rancho Riverside. The staff were welcoming. The food was also a highlight, it was fresh, flavourful, and generously portioned. Highly recommend El Rancho for the food, hospitality, and overall experience. Would definitely visit again!"

The Vibe

cosy atmosphere nice indoor/outdoor dining areas great spot for an al-fresco lunch views towards the river families friends casual diners

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