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El Rancho Mexican Restaurant

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Another hard day? Looking for a place to unwind? El Rancho Mexican Restaurant is your home away from home. Friendly atmosphere, superb food, and a staff who cares. And, best of all it is a perfect place to relax with friends, family, co-workers and colleagues, or just you after that long day. El Rancho Mexican Restaurant menu offers a wide variety of dishes, all prepared with the care and attention that has made El Rancho Mexican Restaurant the place to go for casual dining. So come in, relax, and leave the cooking to us. 

Location details

17754 Katy Fwy, Ste b, Houston, TX, 77094, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.31,397 reviews
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Jordan P. 
13 years ago

EL RANCHO IS THE GREATEST – After reading all of the bad reviews, I started to wonder if we all dined at the same place! And then I got to thinking, people who take the time to go online and write reviews these days are unfortunately mostly the unhappy customers. So I figure I would put my review out there...this restaurant is just wonderful!! I have been a loyal customer for the 10 years they have been around. They have 2 other locations in Katy as well. It says a lot about how reputable the restaurant is if they already ha... read more

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13 years ago

El Rancho,17754 Katy Freeway 77084- Great enchilada sauces – I have eaten lunch and dinner at this family owned Mexican Grille and Bar. This family owned restaurant is not a chain. Its' name is similar to others in town but this is their only location (17754 Katy Freeway, Houston,77084). I love the ambiance of the restaurant. It has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. You can have a conversation without loud music etc. Its a good restaurant for a date, good lighting and beautiful decor. This is where I go when I need to have a ... read more

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jordteic 
15 years ago

You get what you pay for X 2 – Unfortunately, we didn't try the margaritas, so I can't deny those claims, but the food was definitely NOT overpriced, as some other reviews say. The fajitas for 2 were plenty of food for 3, and I eat more than my fair share. The complementary salsa and green sauce had the most flavor of any salsa or green sauce I've ever tried. I never have left a review for a restaurant before, but after eating here, I couldn't not leave a review. Delicious. 

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CSMobileUser 
15 years ago

Don't Bother. Margaritas aren't tasty. – We went to sample El Rancho on Fry Road last night for an appetizer, before inviting friends over the next night. The decor is nice, but with full windows to the parking lot, the atmosphere is that of a diner. The house margarita is void of all color, lime taste, or hint of tequela. Worst in Katy, TX. The Queso Flameado appetizer charges extra $1 for every ingredient. Served in a nice size bowl, but with only 3 tortillas. Ask for more tortillas, and there is another $1.50 charge. La F... read more

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cincodeb 
15 years ago

Disappointing – My family and I decided to try your new location on New Year's Eve, big mistake. We were seated immediately, which was surprising to me, the place was packed. We ordered margaritas and nachos. The margaritas were a big disappointment. They tasted like the ones you can buy at Sam's, the bucket ones. They were horrible. We were going to let that slide and just order tea and dinner. After looking over the menu and seeing the overpriced food, we decided to leave. They will need to do something to eliminate the no... read more

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FoodieFinderPro 
16 years ago

Great Beef Fajitas – The food and the service at this little hole in the wall is exceptional. I was introduced to the restaurant a couple of months ago by a friend that lives in Katy. I was not expecting the high quality food or the prompt and attentive service. It's not the best atmosphere but what it lacks in decor it makes up for with food and service. The margaritas are too good..... 

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TomandChristy 
16 years ago

Best Mexican Restaurant in the World – My entire family and I absolutely love this restaurant! It is a wonderful place for large group parties,, we have done that many times! The service is second to none, the entire staff including the owner know all the patrons by name, and are so attentive. Our favorite staff member, Morris, always knows exactly what we want...and will even make excellent suggestions ..., based on what we like...and we end up creating entirely new dishes! The food is out of this world...and we even travel... read more

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scotterb 
17 years ago

Best Mexican in Katy – My wife and I are fanatics for great Mexican food and after wading through the many average so so places we feel this is the best Mexican resturaunt our home town of Katy has to offer. the food and service are second to none. 

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sweetkarma 
18 years ago

Best Mexican Food in Katy/Houston – After moving to Katy from Houston, we have been trying to find a Mexican Restaurant comparable to our favorite place in Houston...this has been our quest since October 2006, so needless to say, we have tried many places, several times. Upon entering the establishment, we received warm welcomes from not only the hostess, but 3 waitstaff and the manager. The service was outstanding, the margaritas are superb and the food was delicious. Although neither of us ordered beef fajitas, we were giv... read more

Frequently asked questions about El Rancho Mexican Restaurant

How is El Rancho Mexican Restaurant rated?

El Rancho Mexican Restaurant has a 4.3 star rating with 1,397 reviews. 

When is El Rancho Mexican Restaurant open?

El Rancho Mexican Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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