El Rancho - Mexican restaurant in Santee - 8001 Mission Gorge Rd, USA

The food is absolutely amazing 🤩 I haven’t step foot in this location in years since the remodel . I ordered the California roll it was so delish it’s the way every California burrito should be put together definitely returning in the near future

I wish I knew what food some of these reviewers are eating. We tried the rolled tacos and quesadilla. The rolled tacos were completely bland with very little beef. Mostly thick, dry fried tortilla with some mediocre toppings... lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole. Nothing of particular interest , the quesadilla was not very good either, I question if the "cheese" is actually cheese... couldn't quite tell. Regardless, this place is completely passable. The service wasn't terrible but definitely wasn't good. Hence 3 stars. The lady just didn't seem to want to be there.

The food is great! The service seems to lack due to not having enough people staffed, which is understandable. However, communication amongst the staff would provide a better experience. There are many team members picking up each other's slack. We've dined 3 times in the last 3 weeks and continue to do so because the food it great. Service can use a little guidance. Cheers!!

Shrimp cocktails and burritos took my breath away kept coming around to experience their unique burrito menu haven't been dissatisfied yet, they have a new bar great for lounging while sipping on a margarita, side of Grand Marnier and two fish tacos, watching sports.👑 A variety of homemade salsas keep the chips interesting 👌

After a long week of helping seniors with their Medicare, we felt like someplace new. El Rancho is a place we will visit again—good food, good service, reasonably priced.

Delicious meal! The service was great and the food was delicious! We had the enchilada combo that came with beans and rice. The portion was hearty and the enchilada sauce was bursting with flavor. The avocado salsa was our favorite salsa provided.

The prices were a little higher than I expected, but we really enjoyed the food, the service was great, and I love the bright colors. The only thing I would complain about is that they wouldn't tell us what time happy hour is. They said that they're not promoting it because they are working out the details. We can't wait for them to work out the details!

Best Mexican food in San Diego and Santee. Seriously great food, awesome atmosphere with friendly service and tasty margaritas. Nice to finally find a place to sit down with a good ambiance to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. Plus (unlike most places around San Diego) they serve free chips and fresh salsa while you wait for your food. Their new outdoor deck is awesome, too. Looking forward to when they finish their remodels and their new bar. Definitely worth checking out.