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Tacos El Rancho in Fountain Valley

4 (91) 17945 Magnolia St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, United States

Categories

Mexican restaurant
Burrito restaurant
Soup kitchen
Taco restaurant

Location on the map

Fountain Valley, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 714-657-2720
Site: http://website.uniquemobileapps....

Opening hours

Monday:8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:8 AM–10 PM
Thursday:8 AM–10 PM
Friday:8 AM–10 PM
Saturday:8 AM–10 PM
Sunday:8 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4

91 Reviews for Tacos El Rancho 2024:

Review №1

2023-08-18 02:36:00

Stay far away from this place! Lady at the front was so rude. Kept giving me and my mother a face of disgust. She was awfully rude and kept turning her back to us while we were trying to order, almost as if she was trying to ignore us. Ruined our dinner and mood. Told her numerous times to put green sauce on the tacos yet she still ended up putting red. My mom is extremely sensitive to spice but when she noticed her mistake after already putting it. She rolls her eyes and asks if we wanted her to make a new one. At that point I wanted to get out of there, I was irritated enough as is and her attitude was not necessary. On top of the fact that she overcharged for our food. We ordered a Chicken burrito that clearly states on the menu that it includes rice OR beans. Which means you have a choice between the two on the side. Clearly states on their website and DoorDash as well. Showed her proof and she still denied it saying “it comes IN the burrito” I have never wanted a refund more than I do now. Do not come here unless you want flavorless soggy food that they overcharge for. Also want to mention she was clearly trying to rush us out, as she continuously turned around as soon as any words left our mouths. I didn’t even get to order my drink due to this. You can get much better food and service ANYWHERE else but here.

Review №2

2022-09-06 21:43:22

I ordered 10 tacos and wanted green sauce the lady taking my order doesnt speak good English and the cook looked at her and did some kinda of hand movements like I was stupid. I asked for green sauce she told me it was to my left behind the register I saw carrots and limes and a bunch of flies tacos were dry no sauce and bad service never eat here

Review №3

2023-04-08 17:09:36

Got the cabeza burrito, it was good. Cashier washed her hands before making the burrito. Theres a $.55(?) Fee if paying by credit/debit. On Taco Tuesdays they have $1.55 tacos.

Review №4

2023-11-05 16:12:07

Such good authentic mexican food. Love this place. The menudo is great. Nice family run business.

Review №5

2018-09-24 20:20:39

Very well kept restaurant overall.Clean on the outside, clean on the inside, kitchen looks clean and well maintained.All tables bolted to the ground, very sturdy, no wobbly tables. New granite counter tops, very clean. Everything organized, and topped off. Feels very welcoming.Seems like authentic Mexican food, non-Americanized. Clients are mostly Spanish speaking Mexicans.Menu with prices painted onto wall, looks nice. Good prices.Very simple restaurant with a very good execution.

Review №6

2022-03-18 02:27:52

Pretty good tacos in this neighborhood. Cabeza and al pastor are delicious. Buche is a little bit gamey. Lengua is my least favorite. Red salsa is spicier than green. Horchata is tasty as always.

Review №7

2022-08-19 14:44:42

The staff are friendly and welcoming, The food is good and reasonably priced.I usually spend about 11 for a combination plate that feeds me for a lunch and dinner both and so for roughly 5.50 a meal with rice beans tortillas and meat, I cant complain.Love coming here, and so long as the chicken recipe doesnt change Ill keep coming back.

Review №8

2019-07-07 15:42:35

Not the ideal place for a quick bite. Also, the placement of food can be reevaluated. I didnt enjoy my tacos as much because of my tortillas ripping in half :/

Review №9

2022-10-06 19:18:48

The meat is flavorless. Can tell they boil the meat and then try to season it with salsa. Couldnt tell which taco was chicken and which was al pastor. They look the same and taste the same. Flavorless mass with salsa. Honestly left the place sad and disappointed.

Review №10

2018-09-14 16:01:54

Always a great idea when I come here. These guys are super fast and do an amazing job with the food. My favorite is the Al Pastor Yum Yum! I tend to go here on Tuesdays since its taco night and you can get tacos at a really great price. My husband and children really like the food as well, they are willing to modify anything or substitute. Its always clean!! You always see the staff washing their hands or cleaning equipment, its a good feeling knowing your getting your food from some place that has integrity. This is a small restaurant but it really serves up big flavor. A must try for everyone. If you live in Fountain Valley you must go try the food and help support smaller businessCristy G

Review №11

2022-08-04 21:04:37

Being a diabetic, I ordered my food. I told the guy I had to sit. He brought me my food. I took my time eating the best tacos. Im going back for dinner. I found the best taco place ever.

Review №12

2023-03-02 02:13:49

If anybody wants good carne asada tacos go here Taco El rancho tacos I only go there for their tacos cuz theyre so good I mean theyre really good so give it a try people you wont be sorry

Review №13

2021-05-15 16:47:16

IMPRESSIVE! This is really a treat of a place. You can have tacos or burritos with homemade tortillas and a choice of five different meats. Beats the heck out of chain foods like Chipotle for sure! The owner is super friendly and wants to make your food experience warm and inviting. I had the carnitas this time but am anxious to try them all.

Review №14

2019-09-02 02:13:00

I go here so much so that my colleagues at work no longer ask me where I am going for lunch. I cannot get enough of their burritos. Great service and food served quick and easy on the wallet. I recommend you eat her 5 times a week if possible.

Review №15

2022-03-15 18:14:17

Great Carne Asana tacos, good prices, great service. And very service animal friendly. Highly recommend taco Tuesdays as the tacos drop and price. Always get some to bring home.

Review №16

2023-06-04 01:06:43

Small taco place in F.V. Delicious tacos for cheap

Review №17

2019-11-14 21:17:51

Wife and I were craving Mexican after a pregnancy check-in at Orange Coast Memorial. Found this in a Google Maps search and decided to give it a try. Wife ordered carnitas burrito and I went with an al pastor quesadilla. Both were fresh, made to order, tasted great, and were exactly what we were looking for. Guy behind the counter was nice and reminded us to come back on a Tuesday for their Taco Tuesday deals, will have to come back for that!

Review №18

2021-09-26 05:10:41

Excellent! The street tacos are the best in all that area! They are friendly, happy to have customers after covid. Taco Tuesday is very affordable!

Review №19

2023-03-09 04:58:03

Good food. Just wish they had more meatless options on Fridays.

Review №20

2022-10-17 21:38:16

The tacos are delicious. the taco options are great. the veggies burrito is tasty and outstanding quality.

Review №21

2021-08-11 02:54:11

First timers here. We tried all their tacos and horchata. It was all bland nothing special. Horchata was water down. Cashier wasn’t friendly either. You can get better tacos elsewhere.

Review №22

2020-01-04 21:17:51

Great service and excellent food! If you are looking for tasty, authentic street tacos, this is the place to go! I will definitely be coming back!

Review №23

2021-02-25 19:52:21

New place for me to have a nice Mexican lunch. Food is good, I couldnt believe the size of the burrito and none of it broken while eating it. This place needs more patrons.

Review №24

2019-05-15 03:10:39

Magnificent tacos with the authentic touch of Mexico City.Here you can find on Taco Tuesday, all of them at only .95 cents and believe me that they offer a variety, from lengua (tongue) to cabeza ( beef cheek) to sesos (brains) to regular ones, like carnitas, asada and Al pastor.Plus if you want something else, like quesadillas or combo plates you can have them as well.So if visiting or in Orange County, try them, you wont be dissapointed at all!!!!

Review №25

2019-09-01 19:27:46

The tortilla is trash it’s hard and the rice tastes bad

Review №26

2022-10-22 13:58:42

I look it up on Google and the schedule says they close at 10pm got there at 9pm and they told me, its close and I said dont you close at 10??? She said today we close early!!!

Review №27

2017-05-17 04:28:29

Ok tacos kind of on in the pricey side.And all the meat is boiled first then fried.Kind of diminishes the potential for a good taco spot. $7.20 for 4 tacos and a can of coke.

Review №28

2022-01-26 05:42:10

Great tacos, quesadillas, burritos. We get their carne asada tacos and cabeza tacos every week. So good!

Review №29

2020-06-21 00:36:04

Great Mexican food! The employees are very nice and have always done a fantastic job with whatever I order—it is my go to spot for mexican food!

Review №30

2022-09-11 18:19:23

Great food served quickly. Burritos and tacos are excellent!

Review №31

2021-05-21 14:43:09

Pretty good local taco place. the Al pastor and cabeza tacos were delicious. prices were good too.

Review №32

2019-03-27 19:26:06

Food came quick and was delicious. The Taco Tuesday is the best Ive seen. I got 3 asada tacos with a chicken quesadilla.

Review №33

2019-09-01 06:07:21

To save time they pre boil there meat. Then fry it to heat it. Leaves much to be desired if not for the salsa i would not eat here.

Review №34

2023-07-04 01:43:24

Quick and friendly service thank you

Review №35

2022-01-11 02:09:39

What u see is what u get. Decent tacos, decent price. Quick service.

Review №36

2023-02-17 04:35:10

Tacos are delicious. Service is great.

Review №37

2021-03-05 06:16:18

Simple menu, specializing in each item, dank. Would definitely return when in the area. Very Fair pricing also.

Review №38

2019-05-02 20:41:09

Such great street tacos!! Tge prices are very inexpensive for how well made the food is.

Review №39

2021-01-25 08:57:32

Good overall but the rice was definitely strange tasting in my dish. Good portions though

Review №40

2017-06-18 20:34:46

Dont waste your time and money, there options is very limited, no shrimp, no vegetarian burritos. ordered a Bean and cheese burrito and it fell apart soon as I opened it out of the wrapping.

Review №41

2016-11-08 20:13:05

Probally one of the best carne asada burrito ive ever had. This place has good food and good prices.

Review №42

2021-07-23 11:11:03

We have had much better quesadillas from taco trucks. It was very oily and bland.

Review №43

2021-12-01 00:39:59

Hits the mark but doesnt stand out all too much, price is good & the meat is on par

Review №44

2020-02-21 00:11:36

Its a taco place. Taco Tuesdays are 95c a taco (not lengua).Its pretty good. Could use some salt.

Review №45

2020-09-16 18:33:55

Great service, timely manor, plate looked great but tastes even better, absolutely give this PLACE A TRY ASAP!!!!

Review №46

2021-10-20 05:58:39

One of the few actual taquerias in fountain Valley, great prices authentic food

Review №47

2018-02-19 01:31:51

The restaurant is dirty. The tables are usually messy. The bathroom is beyond dirty and unattended. They really should hire a person just to keep the place clean.

Review №48

2012-09-11 04:39:14

Love their food so so good, i was at a different business and saw this place great service great prices i walked out under 6 dollars

Review №49

2016-05-17 17:20:33

No one comprehends the English language, the so-called breakfast burrito was bad, couldnt get a breakfast plate, do not recommend this place for breakfast

Review №50

2017-07-11 17:08:06

THE PERSON HADLING FOOD DOES NOT USE GLOVES AND DOES NOT WASH HIS HANDS CONSTANTLY. THIS IS A BIG CONTAMINATION AND INFCTION CONTROL ISSUE

Review №51

2019-02-08 02:36:14

Great burritos .. those carne asada tacos are bombskis..

Review №52

2016-09-09 15:28:35

For an East coast guy. This place is unreal. Had chorizo tacos and rice and beans.

Review №53

2018-09-08 17:35:43

Super gross and staff unfriendly. Just take a look at the 1 star reviews theres a lot

Review №54

2017-01-10 02:44:00

Went and they had no tortillas for tacos. Really? Youre a taco place with no tortillas?

Review №55

2021-12-28 15:52:36

Great people, food is always good

Review №56

2019-01-11 03:08:33

Authentic but needs a lil more flavor... just a tiny bit

Review №57

2018-08-10 04:39:11

Liked the tongue tacos and the price

Review №58

2020-02-09 17:00:52

Went for the tacos. Not bad

Review №59

2020-03-12 03:21:22

This place is a rip off. Pay alot for very little.

Review №60

2021-04-10 17:33:55

The menudo is flavorful and spicy.

Review №61

2017-10-25 17:26:23

Amazing tacos cant beat it!

Review №62

2018-12-10 17:30:14

I love their tacos !

Review №63

2019-10-28 15:52:09

Good food

Review №64

2014-09-01 16:38:13

The burritos and tacos are bomb..

Review №65

2019-09-13 00:26:03

Food was very good

Review №66

2019-03-22 05:42:54

Good Mexican food.

Review №67

2021-08-10 05:49:45

Great food

Review №68

2016-01-13 18:16:52

Awesome! !!

Review №69

2018-06-05 22:44:27

Delicious

Review №70

2017-03-14 21:49:44

The Authentic Mexican Taco

Review №71

2021-02-12 20:16:01

Tacos 🔥🔥🔥 friendly staff

Review №72

2019-07-07 19:48:16

Food was bland

Review №73

2023-10-03 14:05:10

Congratulations to my glasses Tacos El Rancho very good food

Review №74

2023-09-02 22:13:00

The cook very friendly. Cough tacos de buche, andrich tongue

Review №75

2022-09-04 10:25:14

I ordered by Uber, they arrived warm, just the flavor of the buche bo, I knew how to distinguish, maybe the meat was over-brown, but I loved the head tacos.

Review №76

2021-09-07 03:57:43

I bought Menudo and the truth is, it didnt have the flavor of Menudo, it tasted like a mix between Menudo Birria and Pozole, besides not being good, IT IS very expensive, I dont recommend it, I havent tried the other food they sell.

Review №77

2021-08-04 19:50:18

The best menudo, you should not miss it, the amazing attention I recommend it. And when you visit it, leave me your comment on how it went, say youre having a good day.

Review №78

2021-08-04 01:04:42

I am not a fan of tacos but in this place they prepare some luxurious burritos and impacted

Review №79

2023-09-19 15:49:42

Delicious tacos and burritos

Review №80

2017-11-08 07:21:04

Tacos el rancho the best option in tacos flavor quality and excellent service I invite you to try them magnolia and talbert fontain valley city

Review №81

2018-08-27 01:03:08

The Menudo is very good and not to mention the tacos.

Review №82

2021-05-23 16:52:37

Yummy carne asada tacos & jamaica :)

Review №83

2020-11-28 04:20:06

Without words... everything I have tried is not at all to my liking.

Review №84

2019-07-13 19:34:29

Good place very good service delicious food

Review №85

2017-11-16 22:14:03

The taco man they have in the morning shouldnt be there

Review №86

2019-08-24 19:12:18

Bad taste of tacos, I wont eat them again

Review №87

2020-01-12 07:35:27

I wish I was there, love and peace

Review №88

2022-09-30 00:32:47

The best of the best

Review №89

2019-01-01 00:39:17

Good service

Review №90

2018-08-20 23:05:13

Very good

Review №91

2019-11-11 03:26:22

Very good food