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El Perico Ranchero

Mexican · Alta Loma

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About El Perico Ranchero

El Perico Ranchero, located in Alta Loma, offers a warm and inviting dining experience, reflected in our 4.4-star rating from over 650 reviews. We're open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with options for takeout and dine-in. Enjoy fast service alongside a great selection of b...

El Perico Ranchero, located in Alta Loma, offers a warm and inviting dining experience, reflected in our 4.4-star rating from over 650 reviews. We're open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with options for takeout and dine-in. Enjoy fast service alongside a great selection of beers and cocktails. We specialize in local flavors and cater to everyone, including those dining solo. Our restaurant is wheelchair accessible, featuring both an accessible entrance and parking lot. We welcome you to experience our authentic cuisine and friendly atmosphere. Our hours are Sunday 8AM-9PM, Monday-Thursday 10AM-9PM, Friday 10AM-10PM, and Saturday 8AM-10PM.

What Customers Say About El Perico Ranchero

El Perico Ranchero is a popular spot known for its fresh, flavorful Mexican food and friendly service. Many reviewers highlight the carnitas, margaritas, and tableside guacamole. Jose and Arlene, the owners, are frequently praised for making customers feel like family.

Popular Dishes

Menudo Carnitas (3) tableside guac chicken taco fish taco margaritas breakfast (egg and potato wet burrito) tampiquena

Best For

Locals Casual Families

Tip: Tableside guac is a must have.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

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Frequently asked questions about El Perico Ranchero

El Perico Ranchero is located at 9770 19th St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737, Alta Loma.
El Perico Ranchero offers mexican cuisine.
El Perico Ranchero has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
El Perico Ranchero offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at El Perico Ranchero based on customer reviews are: Menudo, Carnitas, tableside guac, chicken taco, fish taco.
El Perico Ranchero is ideal for locals, casual dining, families.
El Perico Ranchero is a popular spot known for its fresh, flavorful Mexican food and friendly service. Many reviewers highlight the carnitas, margaritas, and tableside guacamole. Jose and Arlene, the owners, are frequently praised for making customers feel like family.
Tableside guac is a must have.
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El Perico Ranchero Alta Loma Reviews

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Deborah Lynn

Yummy, yummy, and yummy! Go and enjoy!!!! Also, the best customer service ever!!!!!!!!! From the time I walked in, I was greeted and waited upon. GENUINELY!!!!!! Which is a huge deal with me. I can tell if, I'm being judged. So, I had the shredded beef hard taco with rice and beans combo. So delicious!!! So fresh!!!! I cannot wait to go back and enjoy!!!!!!!

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Nick Giambalvo

We absolutely love El Pericos, it’s our go to spot for Mexican food. We usually go to the one in Upland, but this one is closer to us so we decided to try it out. The best part is the food is just as good as the one we were used to. Everything is always fresh, delicious and nice and hot! This location is much smaller than the upland location, so if it’s busy it might be harder to get a seat, but the wait would be worth it! A couple of our fav things are the table side guacamole and the margaritas (especially the Cadillac)!

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Anthony Herrera

I love this place and come every weekend! My favorite item is their Menudo but their breakfast is always fresh and flavorful. If you have a DD try their margaritas!

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SW08

First time being here it was Excellent big portions and good pricing, good staff food comes out quick and for chips and salsa As a snack before a meal was awesome I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good Mexican food the wet burrito is to die for

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Todd Stout

I had dinner at El Perico Ranchero in Rancho Cucamonga last night. What you see here is the tampiquena. It's carne asada with a cheese enchilada on top. It was delicious. They were pretty busy when we were there and yet the service was top notch. The servers were attentive and everyone who worked there was incredibly friendly. The chips and salsa deserve mention. The chips were fresh and the salsa was very tomato-y... just the way I like it. Their table side guacamole is excellent. I've had it twice before but no one else was interested last night. Overall, it was a great experience.

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Tommy Moreno

Food and service is always great here! It’s small, so if it’s busy you might be waiting for a while. It’s always a pleasure coming here for dinner. The staff are always pretty nice and helpful. The food is always great. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area.

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Patti LM

Food & drinks are always good. Customer service is great. Jose & Arlene are the best & that you like family!🥰

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Juan Torres

Food was delicious and they serve big portions. The staff was very friendly and on top of things.

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MLE

Awesome place. Food is really good and portions are large. Loved their salsa although could have used a bit more salt on the chips. I am vegetarian and it’s sometimes hard to get dishes adjusted but they had a veggie burrito that was perfect as is. They would have modified anything for me and were super friendly. Been there twice already and just wish they were closer to where I live. My go to spot in Rancho Cucamonga area. Photos did not do justice, but burritos were huge! Loved their parrot decor too

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Mister J

Great little place in Rancho Cucamonga. Food was great. Atmosphere was nice. Small little place it if the way that was big on flavor. Michelada was on point. Carnitas were incredible and very flavorful. Salsa was fresh and on point. Great little spot to stop and enjoy some serious flavor

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ferndogg310

It's a busy spot for a reason. Or many reasons. Friendly service, food is delicious. I had the breakfast (egg and potato wet burrito) and its all on point. Salsa N chips are great as well. I'll be back from Las Vegas soon to eat here again.

Todd Stout
Todd Stout

I had dinner at El Perico Ranchero in Rancho Cucamonga last night. What you see here is the tampiquena. It's carne asada with a cheese enchilada on top. It was delicious. They were pretty busy when we were there and yet the service was top notch. The servers were attentive and everyone who worked there was incredibly friendly. The chips and salsa deserve mention. The chips were fresh and the salsa was very tomato-y... just the way I like it. Their table side guacamole is excellent. I've had it twice before but no one else was interested last night. Overall, it was a great experience.

Tommy Moreno
Tommy Moreno

Food and service is always great here! It’s small, so if it’s busy you might be waiting for a while. It’s always a pleasure coming here for dinner. The staff are always pretty nice and helpful. The food is always great. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area.

Patti LM
Patti LM

Food & drinks are always good. Customer service is great. Jose & Arlene are the best & that you like family!🥰

MLE
MLE

Awesome place. Food is really good and portions are large. Loved their salsa although could have used a bit more salt on the chips. I am vegetarian and it’s sometimes hard to get dishes adjusted but they had a veggie burrito that was perfect as is. They would have modified anything for me and were super friendly. Been there twice already and just wish they were closer to where I live. My go to spot in Rancho Cucamonga area. Photos did not do justice, but burritos were huge! Loved their parrot decor too

Mister J
Mister J

Great little place in Rancho Cucamonga. Food was great. Atmosphere was nice. Small little place it if the way that was big on flavor. Michelada was on point. Carnitas were incredible and very flavorful. Salsa was fresh and on point. Great little spot to stop and enjoy some serious flavor

ferndogg310
ferndogg310

It's a busy spot for a reason. Or many reasons. Friendly service, food is delicious. I had the breakfast (egg and potato wet burrito) and its all on point. Salsa N chips are great as well. I'll be back from Las Vegas soon to eat here again.

Deborah Lynn
Deborah Lynn

Yummy, yummy, and yummy! Go and enjoy!!!! Also, the best customer service ever!!!!!!!!! From the time I walked in, I was greeted and waited upon. GENUINELY!!!!!! Which is a huge deal with me. I can tell if, I'm being judged. So, I had the shredded beef hard taco with rice and beans combo. So delicious!!! So fresh!!!! I cannot wait to go back and enjoy!!!!!!!

Nick Giambalvo
Nick Giambalvo

We absolutely love El Pericos, it’s our go to spot for Mexican food. We usually go to the one in Upland, but this one is closer to us so we decided to try it out. The best part is the food is just as good as the one we were used to. Everything is always fresh, delicious and nice and hot! This location is much smaller than the upland location, so if it’s busy it might be harder to get a seat, but the wait would be worth it! A couple of our fav things are the table side guacamole and the margaritas (especially the Cadillac)!

Anthony Herrera
Anthony Herrera

I love this place and come every weekend! My favorite item is their Menudo but their breakfast is always fresh and flavorful. If you have a DD try their margaritas!

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Jessica Miller

We love this little spot. Tableside guac is a must have. I always get the Carnitas, they are so fresh and delicious! Service is always great here.

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Majesty Sky

The food here is freaking amazing. I go here at least five times a month which means almost every week and the owners are very welcoming and super nice. They treat you very well, It feels like family. The food never disappoints, the margaritas are to die for. Jose and Arlene are the owners and they are super fantastic. Maria is great as well and we love Jose the server. They make the guacamole fresh right in front of you. Please tip everybody here because they put their blood sweat and tears in their food not literally, but you know what I mean, you can taste the love in their food . We always get shrimp and Carne Asada with the ranchero sauce . Any margarita that you get is great , so try them all. The ambiance feels very authentic to Mexican culture . The food is to die for please go here and bring everyone you know .

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Angel Barahona

Great food !!! Amazing service !!! I love coming here the food is always good ! The staff is always friendly and the beer is always ice cold !!!!

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Jack Wilson

Sat down immediately on a Friday night, drinks and chips were served within seconds of sitting down, our waiter Jose was extremely friendly and perfect service. Food came out quickly, hot, and delicious! Restaurant was cozy and they even had the dodgers game on. Highly recommend coming here and will definitely be coming back!! Thanks Jose.

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Victor Casazza

The atmosphere here is great. Food even better. Service, top notch. My wife My self and several friends come at least twice a month.

Angel Barahona
Angel Barahona

Great food !!! Amazing service !!! I love coming here the food is always good ! The staff is always friendly and the beer is always ice cold !!!!

Victor Casazza
Victor Casazza

The atmosphere here is great. Food even better. Service, top notch. My wife My self and several friends come at least twice a month.

Jessica Miller
Jessica Miller

We love this little spot. Tableside guac is a must have. I always get the Carnitas, they are so fresh and delicious! Service is always great here.

Jack Wilson
Jack Wilson

Sat down immediately on a Friday night, drinks and chips were served within seconds of sitting down, our waiter Jose was extremely friendly and perfect service. Food came out quickly, hot, and delicious! Restaurant was cozy and they even had the dodgers game on. Highly recommend coming here and will definitely be coming back!! Thanks Jose.

Majesty Sky
Majesty Sky

The food here is freaking amazing. I go here at least five times a month which means almost every week and the owners are very welcoming and super nice. They treat you very well, It feels like family. The food never disappoints, the margaritas are to die for. Jose and Arlene are the owners and they are super fantastic. Maria is great as well and we love Jose the server. They make the guacamole fresh right in front of you. Please tip everybody here because they put their blood sweat and tears in their food not literally, but you know what I mean, you can taste the love in their food . We always get shrimp and Carne Asada with the ranchero sauce . Any margarita that you get is great , so try them all. The ambiance feels very authentic to Mexican culture . The food is to die for please go here and bring everyone you know .

willie tolliver
willie tolliver

I had a chicken taco and a fish taco on flour tortillas. Both tacos had enough ingredients to make 2 tacos. The fish was to die for. Very favorable. The chicken seasoned to perfection. Their red sauce was very hot, spicy and delicious

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Rich AMeN Gill

Location:Good, Parking: Good, Service: Good, Food for price paid:Good, Overall: First time try and I do have to admit the food here is very good. The rice was tender, the meat was very good. Based on places I have been in the past I have to Dave I will use this restaurant as the place to beat when it comes to Mexican dishes...

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Fernando “FERNO”

Great Mexican food the carnitas were delicious!! The chili relleno were nice and fluffy the salsa could be better but still good if you are a parent you will struggle in the bathroom they don't have a changing station for smaller children other then that great place to come and enjoy

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Mike

It was ok.....I had the meat taco salad with carnitas......it was good.....the shell was crispy.......the salsa was kind of bland.......service was great......very friendly waitress

Fernando “FERNO”
Fernando “FERNO”

Great Mexican food the carnitas were delicious!! The chili relleno were nice and fluffy the salsa could be better but still good if you are a parent you will struggle in the bathroom they don't have a changing station for smaller children other then that great place to come and enjoy

Mike
Mike

It was ok.....I had the meat taco salad with carnitas......it was good.....the shell was crispy.......the salsa was kind of bland.......service was great......very friendly waitress

Rich AMeN Gill
Rich AMeN Gill

Location:Good, Parking: Good, Service: Good, Food for price paid:Good, Overall: First time try and I do have to admit the food here is very good. The rice was tender, the meat was very good. Based on places I have been in the past I have to Dave I will use this restaurant as the place to beat when it comes to Mexican dishes...

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Victoria Cruz

I've been going there for 5 years, never had a worst meal until yesterday (12/6/25)I had a to go order waited for 30 minutes, my food was cold. I ordered torsoup I got vegetable soup. I got combo #30 which included a tamale which was rock hard. I spent $60 bucks. Totally disappointed

Victoria Cruz
Victoria Cruz

I've been going there for 5 years, never had a worst meal until yesterday (12/6/25)I had a to go order waited for 30 minutes, my food was cold. I ordered torsoup I got vegetable soup. I got combo #30 which included a tamale which was rock hard. I spent $60 bucks. Totally disappointed

M R
M R

I brought my family here recently. We won’t return again. I don’t like to complain or waste food, but our meals were awful. We had to ask them to bring the tortillas for two of the people in our party because they forgot. My child’s taquitos were dark brown (burnt) and greasy. They were cooked too long and obviously the oil wasn’t at the correct temp to avoid excessive grease. She ate one, but felt sick to her stomach soon after. Another family member ordered the carne asada plate. The meat had an off putting taste, you know the one you get when the meat is too old. We also ordered a chile relleno burrito without beans. Of course it was filled with beans and tasted terrible. So disappointing. This is the worst burrito I’ve ever had and I couldn’t eat it. Guess what? The toilet became my best friend when I got home.

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9770 19th St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

Alta Loma, CA 91737

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mexican
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
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🕐 Hours Today
10AM-9PM
Rating
4.4/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 1.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 909-980-7675
🌐 Website
elpericoranchero.net
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