El Ranchito-Arlington

4.1

27 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Romantic

In 1983, after the success of La Calle Doce, Oscar and Laura Sanchez wanted to open another restaurant but they didn’t want to duplicate their previous success nor did they want to open just another Tex-Mex restaurant. Oscar wanted something that wasn’t found in Dallas, something that reminded him of home. Since both Oscar and Laura are from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon in Northern Mexico, they decided to open a restaurant that specialized in Comida Norteño (northern food) and Tex-Mex featuring dishes such as cabrito, mollejas, and asado de puerco. Today El Ranchito is known for it’s authentic Mexican food, freshly made tortillas and festive atmosphere where mariachis play daily. These elements – the food, the music and the friendly staff – have helped El Ranchito achieve it’s ultimate goal of creating an atmosphere where the customer feels as if they are back home in Monterrey.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00am - 10:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 11:30pm
Phone number
(817) 987-4560
Website
http://www.elranchito-dallas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3517 S. Copper St, Dallas, TX 76015
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Public Lot

Choriqueso$10.95
A traditional Mexican Appetizer. Queso asadero topped with chorizo, flamed at your table
Fajita Nachos
Your choice of beef or chicken served with guacamole & sour cream.
- Full Order$13.95
- 1/2 Order$7.95
Nachos$8.95
Your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, or beans
Botana Platter$14.95
Flautitas, beef and chicken quesadilla, guacamole & chile con queso
Quesadillas
Your choice of corn or flour
- Cheese$8.95
- Chicken or Beef$13.95
Guacamole
- Small$3.95
- Large$6.95
Chile con Queso$5.95
Elotes$5.95
2 corn on the cobs with cream mexicana, cayenne & chili powder
Camaron Ixtapa$12.95
Spicy jumbo shrimp in lemon butter sauce

Soups & Salads

Caldo de Res$10.95
Beef & vegetable soup, served with rice
Caldo de Pollo$10.95
Chicken & vegetable soup, served with rice
Mexican Salad$11.95
A fresh salad served with lettuce & tomatoes topped with cheese, guacamole & sour cream. Your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef
Fajita Salad$14.95
A Mexican Salad with choice of beef or chicken fajita

Comida Regional Norteña

Cabrito Al Horno$40.95
Grilled baby goat, a delicacy of Northern Mexico, served family style with rice, charro beans, guacamole, & pico de gallo
Tacos de Cabrito en Salsa$22.95
3 con tortilla tacos filled with baby goat cooked in salsa de tomate. Served with rice, refried beans & pico de gallo
Guiso Norteño$16.95
Beef tenderloin or chicken stew in roasted tomato salsa & topped with cheese. Served with refried beans
Guiso Picoso$15.95
Beef stew with diced green peppers, onion, tomatoes & jalapeños, spicy. Served with rice & beans
Asado de Puerco$13.95
Pork in salsa de chile ancho. Served with rice & beans
Mollejas$13.95
The 1st in Dallas to introduce "sweet breads". Served with onions & charro beans
Tripas$15.95
Fried tripe served with rice & charro beans
Milanesa$14.95
Beef or chicken pounded thin, breaded & fried. Served with rice & beans

De Nuestra Parrilla

Parrillada Mexicana
Grilled tender chunks of chicken and Beef fajitas, sausage & ribs. Served on a Mexican parrilla with charro beans, pico de gallo and rice. Additional charge for shrimp
- For 3$55.95
- For 2$38.95
- For 1$19.95
Fajitas
Your choice of chicken or beef. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo & charro beans
- For 2$36.95
- For 1$18.95
Arrachera$18.95
Charbroiled beef flat steak served with rice, charro beans, pico de gallo & guacamole
Tacos al Carbon$18.95
3 beef or chicken fajita tacos served with rice, charro beans, pico de gallo & guacamole
Bistec con Chile Chipotle$21.95
Grilled ribeye steak smothered with salsa de chile chipotle topped with cheese. Served with rice & beans
Bistec T-Bone$26.95
Charbroiled t-bone served with rice & refried beans
Tablitas$19.95
3 beef short ribs with guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & charro beans
Higado Encebollado$12.95
Liver cooked with onions & spices. Served with rice & refried beans
Mar y Tierra$22.95
3 steak medallions, 3 jumbo shrimp, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, rice & charro beans
Alambres$18.95
Chunks of top sirloin on a skewer with bell pepper, tomato & onions. Served with rice, charro beans, guacamole & pico de gallo
Pollo al Horno$13.95
A grilled chicken half fryer, marinated with Brandy Presidente & spices. Served with rice & beans
Carne Tampiqueña$17.95
Strips of beef marinated in beer & cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes & onions. Served with 1 enchilada, charro beans & rice
Pechuga Ranchera$15.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with salsa ranchera & melted cheese. Served with rice & beans
Pechuga a la Plancha con Camaron$18.95
Chicken breast cooked on a flat grill & served with shrimp, corn salad & rice
Tacos de Carne Brisket$12.95
2 shredded beef tacos served with rice and beans

Tex Mex

Combo Dinner$11.95
1 soft cheese taco, 1 chicken enchilada & 1 beef enchilada. Served with rice & beans
Pedro Infante$14.95
1 fajita taco, 1 cheese enchilada & 1 green chicken enchilada suisa with guacamole & refriend beans
Enmoldas$10.95
2 chicken enchiladas topped and served with mole sauce, rice & beans
Combo Tacos$10.95
1 ground beef taco, 1 shredded chicken taco & 1 soft cheese taco
El Burro$11.95
1 beef or chicken burrito with rice & beans. *Also available refried
- Add Fajita Beef or Chicken$14.95
Enchilada Dinner$10.95
2 beef, cheese or chicken enchiladas. Served with rice & beans

Mariscos

Mojarra Frita$15.95
A whole fried tilapia fried served with rice & spicy corn salad. Will contain bones
Coctel de Camarones$7.95
Shrimp cocktail prepared with our spicy cocktail sauce. Monterrey style, onions, cilantro & avocado.
Camaron a la Parrilla$16.95
Marinated shrimp in our special sauce, cooked on the grill. Served on a bed of rice with a baked potato
Camarones Enchipotlados$16.95
Shrimp sautéed in a spicy chipotle sauce. Served on a bed of rice with a side of grilled veggies
Camarones a la Oscar$16.95
Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, olives, mushrooms & cilantro. Served on a bed or rice with a baked potato
Filete de Pescado a la Plancha$16.95
Catfish fillet cooked on the flat grill. Served with grilled vegetables, rice and a baked potato
Pescado Entero$15.95
A whole catfish (headless) breaded & fried. Served with potatoes & corn
Filete de Pescado Empanizado$15.95
Catfish filet breaded & fried. Served with potatoes & salad
Enchiladas de Camaron$14.95
2 cheese and spinach enchiladas smothered with ranchera sauce & shrimp. Served with rice & avocado
Fajitas de Camaron$16.95
Served with charro beans, rich, pico de gallo & guacamole
Camarones Empanizados$15.95
Fried shrimp served with corn salad and potatoes

Hamburguesas

Hamburguesa Mexicana$12.95
A Monterrey style hamburger with avocado, refried beans, cheese, ham & jalapeños. Served with fries
Old Fashioned Hamburguesa$10.95
Topped with lettuce & tomato. Served with fries
Tortas (Mex-Sandwich)$12.95
Your choice of beef, chicken or milanesa. Topped with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapeños & avocado. Served with fries

Platos Tradicionales

Enchiladas Suisas$11.95
Chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce topped with crema Mexicana, lettuce & tomato. Served with refried beans.
Chile Relleno
1 large poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, chicken or beef. Served with rice, refried beans & guacamole
- Chicken or Beef$12.95
- Cheese$10.95
Pollo en Mole$11.95
2 pieces of chicken topped with mole & served with rice & beans
Flautas de Pollo$9.95
2 fried rolled corn tortillas with chicken topped with guacamole sauce & served with rice & beans

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

27 Reviews

S
Sheila
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a favorite mexican restaurant we visit frequently and were wanting to try something different. We had visited El Ranchito many years ago in Dallas and had not tried the Arlington location. I'm so glad we stopped in! The service was great. The food was good and the mariachi bank was AMAZING! But wait, the margaritas!!! I'm usually tired of the taste after 1/2 of one.-not these!!! So delicious!!! I think we have found a new favorite restaurant!!!
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Justin
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a cool little place, we got there before the band came, so we were disappointed.
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likestodine
VIP
Dallas
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Do not miss El Ranchito!! Our fav Mexican restaurant in Arlington and Fort Worth! Why? The food! Amazing choices for authentic Tex-Mex to those who prefer authentic Mexican food. Fresh, made in house, full of flavor! The MOLE!! Outstanding! Even the rice is full of flavor. Enchiladas, burrito, and pork tacos all thumbs up at our table. The service !! Oh my! Attentive, not overbearing, friendly, knowledgeable of menu. The manager, Juan, sets the perfect mood for guests. Seating: several rooms to choose from if you want away from the crowds. This is a must try restaurant !
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KimberleeE
Dallas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went for lunch- waitress was attentive as well as manager- had a slight mixup on the food order but was quickly corrected. The chili Relleno was good flavor & so was tomatillo sauce - will return
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BrindaV
Dallas
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Blah is all I can say. No can I get you another drink. Can I help you with anything.
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MarcS
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They had chili relleno with Beef - Fun karaoke - extra hot sauce for chips
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FridayNightOut
Dallas
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
When the band started playing we were glad we were done so we could leave.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food!
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Richard
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El Ranchito , is a very recomendable place if your looking for a good time ! The food is awesome I highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and I loved hearing the live musicians perform.
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FAQs

El Ranchito-Arlington does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

El Ranchito-Arlington is rated 4.1 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3517 S. Copper St, Dallas, TX 76015

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00am - 10:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 11:30pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.elranchito-dallas.com/
Phone number
(817) 987-4560

El Ranchito-Arlington

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Choriqueso$10.95

Fajita Nachos

Nachos$8.95

Botana Platter$14.95

Quesadillas

Guacamole

Chile con Queso$5.95

Elotes$5.95

Camaron Ixtapa$12.95

Soups & Salads

Caldo de Res$10.95

Caldo de Pollo$10.95

Mexican Salad$11.95

Fajita Salad$14.95

Comida Regional Norteña

Cabrito Al Horno$40.95

Tacos de Cabrito en Salsa$22.95

Guiso Norteño$16.95

Guiso Picoso$15.95

Asado de Puerco$13.95

Mollejas$13.95

Tripas$15.95

Milanesa$14.95

De Nuestra Parrilla

Parrillada Mexicana

Fajitas

Arrachera$18.95

Tacos al Carbon$18.95

Bistec con Chile Chipotle$21.95

Bistec T-Bone$26.95

Tablitas$19.95

Higado Encebollado$12.95

Mar y Tierra$22.95

Alambres$18.95

Pollo al Horno$13.95

Carne Tampiqueña$17.95

Pechuga Ranchera$15.95

Pechuga a la Plancha con Camaron$18.95

Tacos de Carne Brisket$12.95

Tex Mex

Combo Dinner$11.95

Pedro Infante$14.95

Enmoldas$10.95

Combo Tacos$10.95

El Burro$11.95

Enchilada Dinner$10.95

Mariscos

Mojarra Frita$15.95

Coctel de Camarones$7.95

Camaron a la Parrilla$16.95

Camarones Enchipotlados$16.95

Camarones a la Oscar$16.95

Filete de Pescado a la Plancha$16.95

Pescado Entero$15.95

Filete de Pescado Empanizado$15.95

Enchiladas de Camaron$14.95

Fajitas de Camaron$16.95

Camarones Empanizados$15.95

Hamburguesas

Hamburguesa Mexicana$12.95

Old Fashioned Hamburguesa$10.95

Tortas (Mex-Sandwich)$12.95

Platos Tradicionales

Enchiladas Suisas$11.95

Chile Relleno

Pollo en Mole$11.95

Flautas de Pollo$9.95

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