Pollo Ranchero Restaurant
Mexican · Santa Ana
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About Pollo Ranchero Restaurant
At Pollo Ranchero Restaurant in Santa Ana, we're dedicated to serving authentic Mexican cuisine that brings people together. Our menu is designed to transport you to the heart of Mexico, with signature dishes like our famous toro burrito and rojos chilaquiles plate. Our freshly made tortillas, homem...
At Pollo Ranchero Restaurant in Santa Ana, we're dedicated to serving authentic Mexican cuisine that brings people together. Our menu is designed to transport you to the heart of Mexico, with signature dishes like our famous toro burrito and rojos chilaquiles plate. Our freshly made tortillas, homemade salsa, and warm atmosphere create a welcoming space for friends and family to gather. With generous portions and affordable prices, we're proud to be a local favorite. Our friendly staff knows their menu inside out and will take great care of you, making every visit feel like a homecoming.
What Customers Say About Pollo Ranchero Restaurant
Pollo Ranchero is a popular spot for authentic Mexican food, especially their handmade tortillas, cafe de olla, and menudo. Customers rave about the friendly service and fresh, flavorful dishes. Some mention long wait times and cleanliness issues.
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Tip: The handmade tortillas are a must-try. Be prepared for a potential wait, especially if it looks busy.
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Pollo Ranchero Restaurant Santa Ana Reviews
This is the best Mexican food ever even better than from Mexico! Seriously the molé is amazing .: the coffee is a must. Best service best salsa… home made tortillas . So good!!! Also the menudo is next level!
Enjoying Huevos Rancheros and freshly made corn tortillas at a familiar restaurant in Santa Ana El Pollo Ranchero! My Buddy had the Rojos Chilaquiles and a Bowl of Caldo de Pollo. So Hot n Delicious. Highly recommended.😋🍳🤟😋
I’ve been coming to this spot for over 10 years now and the food has never disappointed me. Their freshly made tortillas complement any dish they serve. If you want authentic Mexican food with a homemade taste you must try this spot. During my last visit I had a wet carne asada burrito and the sauce was amazing! If you are ever in the mood for cafe de olla or a Mexican beer, they have you covered. Although the ambiance is nothing to rave about, the food taste and quality will have you returning for more.
Their cafe de olla reminds me of what my grandma used to make when I'd be visiting Mexico in the summer. This was their toro burrito. Very deliciously smothered in chorizo, queso and salsa, stuffed with carne asada, frijoles de la olla and cilantro and cebolla! Their tortas are also soooooo good, their carne asada and Al pastor are the best! Been there like 7 times in the last 2 months lol definitely a place worth checking out!
Amazing food and restaurant.The waitress are friendly and caring.
Their cafe de olla reminds me of what my grandma used to make when I'd be visiting Mexico in the summer. This was their toro burrito. Very deliciously smothered in chorizo, queso and salsa, stuffed with carne asada, frijoles de la olla and cilantro and cebolla! Their tortas are also soooooo good, their carne asada and Al pastor are the best! Been there like 7 times in the last 2 months lol definitely a place worth checking out!
I’ve been coming to this spot for over 10 years now and the food has never disappointed me. Their freshly made tortillas complement any dish they serve. If you want authentic Mexican food with a homemade taste you must try this spot. During my last visit I had a wet carne asada burrito and the sauce was amazing! If you are ever in the mood for cafe de olla or a Mexican beer, they have you covered. Although the ambiance is nothing to rave about, the food taste and quality will have you returning for more.
I was working in the area. Business owner was kind enough to allow me to use restroom, the staff was also friendly. The food smelled amazing. I can’t wait to try
Food was really good had the menudo and it was good..the mole wasn't spicy it was too sweet
Amazing down home Mexican food. You know its good when the menus are in spanish. Small place with BIG taste! Great portions and good prices. A hidden gem!
When you see a line in front of a restaurant, that says it all on my opinion. I recommend the chilaquiles plate! Hands down, top shelf! I might also add that the tortilla chips along with the salsa and chorizo & beans that they before your main entree comes is off the hook!!!
Great customer service, and the coffee fabulous and don't say about the food it was amazing food freshly made. Loved it sure going back.
Best beans ever! Very good. Excellent customer service.
Great food and service! The coffee here is amazing! The hand made tortillas are to die for! And the salsa is always on point!
Love this place!!!!! The Food is great and the customer service on Friday nights is awsome. The waitress knows us by name and she already knows how we want are food...
Fresh and good food also the name doesn't do it justice as it is a full Mexican restaurant with a splash of Salvadoran and beers and Aguas frescas.
I was working in the area. Business owner was kind enough to allow me to use restroom, the staff was also friendly. The food smelled amazing. I can’t wait to try
Food was really good had the menudo and it was good..the mole wasn't spicy it was too sweet
Best beans ever! Very good. Excellent customer service.
Amazing down home Mexican food. You know its good when the menus are in spanish. Small place with BIG taste! Great portions and good prices. A hidden gem!
Great customer service, and the coffee fabulous and don't say about the food it was amazing food freshly made. Loved it sure going back.
Fresh and good food also the name doesn't do it justice as it is a full Mexican restaurant with a splash of Salvadoran and beers and Aguas frescas.
Great food and service! The coffee here is amazing! The hand made tortillas are to die for! And the salsa is always on point!
When you see a line in front of a restaurant, that says it all on my opinion. I recommend the chilaquiles plate! Hands down, top shelf! I might also add that the tortilla chips along with the salsa and chorizo & beans that they before your main entree comes is off the hook!!!
Love this place!!!!! The Food is great and the customer service on Friday nights is awsome. The waitress knows us by name and she already knows how we want are food...
I love the handmade tortillas. Best place so far that I've tried. We had for lunch Al Pastor and Carne Asada tacos and a plate of Chile Verde. The sauce was very flavorful with the right amount of spicy. Also we had cafe de olla. I love the way they make it, an even balance of cinnamon and sweetness. This is not a fancy place, but the food is good. Will definitely return to try other dishes. Give this place a try if you havent yet. If you like this review, please click the like button. Thanks and have a good day.
I love the handmade tortillas. Best place so far that I've tried. We had for lunch Al Pastor and Carne Asada tacos and a plate of Chile Verde. The sauce was very flavorful with the right amount of spicy. Also we had cafe de olla. I love the way they make it, an even balance of cinnamon and sweetness. This is not a fancy place, but the food is good. Will definitely return to try other dishes. Give this place a try if you havent yet. If you like this review, please click the like button. Thanks and have a good day.
Food was amazing, service was great, and the atmosphere felt just right, food was hot and very tasty, only downside is that there's no images on the menu, so you can't really tell what you're ordering, other than that, amazing Mexican Comfort food restaurant
Food was amazing, service was great, and the atmosphere felt just right, food was hot and very tasty, only downside is that there's no images on the menu, so you can't really tell what you're ordering, other than that, amazing Mexican Comfort food restaurant
Tortillas are good but they take to long to bring more i ask for a jarrritos and they brought until i finished eating... Menudo no flavor..
Was told the wait would be 15-20 mins. Waited over 40. We left because no one could tell us how much longer the wait would be. I'm sure the food is great, but don't bother if have hungry kids with you.
This is a one star there was cockroaches crawling around not only that there was so many stuff under my table dirty the service was terrible and there menudo was disgusting I love food and for that to be bad that’s extremely disgusting they need an inspecter ASAP
This place took my speakers, Said tha tI lost it myself and when I came back the next day it was at the same spot im not dumb
The food here was absoulutely terrible I will never eat here ever again. I also saw spiders under a table
This place took my speakers, Said tha tI lost it myself and when I came back the next day it was at the same spot im not dumb
This is a one star there was cockroaches crawling around not only that there was so many stuff under my table dirty the service was terrible and there menudo was disgusting I love food and for that to be bad that’s extremely disgusting they need an inspecter ASAP
Was told the wait would be 15-20 mins. Waited over 40. We left because no one could tell us how much longer the wait would be. I'm sure the food is great, but don't bother if have hungry kids with you.
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1227 W 1st St A
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