To Go Chips n Salsa
$5.15
Crisp tortilla chips served with salsa and packed for takeout.
“Food was outstanding. Large portions and fairly priced. Chips and salsa are also amazing. Definitely will be a go-to place. Staff is friendly and helpful.”
Mexican Appetizers
Taquitos
$12.49
Crisp rolled tortillas with optional meat and topping choices.
“I love the food at El Ranchito . The salsa and cheese dip is so delicious. I recommend the taquitos . Dont forget the fried ice cream 😋”
Choriqueso Dip
$9.25
A warm cheese dip with chorizo, a seasoned Mexican sausage.
“Authentic Mexican food and warm atmosphere. Visited on a Monday night and ordered Fajita special, very good. We were extra happy with corn tortillas since they are gluten free, and they double them up like proper Mexican style! Polite, friendly service.”
Nachos with Beef
$12.49
Tortilla chips topped with beef; cheese and other toppings are optional.
“Best mexican in the area”
Tacos
Tacos Al Pastor
$16.95
Tacos filled with chile-marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit.
“Excellent! Best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time. 5 stars! Highly recommend! Also highly recommend the verde salsa”
19. Chicken Tacos
$10.59
Chicken tacos with optional rice and beans or soft flour tacos.
“Ordered the soft chicken taco. It was excellent!”
37. Beef Tacos
$10.95
Beef-filled tacos with optional rice, beans, or soft flour tacos.
#12 Taco Soft
$4.68
A soft tortilla taco with optional meat and topping customizations.
“The food was great. I had the tacos on taco Tuesday.”
Burritos
31. Burritos Deluxe
$14.95
Tortilla-wrapped burritos with protein and other add-ins customizable.
“My wife & I love El Ranchito, the food is always the best. Our favorites are the chicken fajitas, the chicken chimichangas and the burritos. The chips and salsa are also delicious. We eat there 2 or 3 times a month. Give it a try!”
50. Fajita Burrito
$16.95
A tortilla-wrapped burrito with optional protein and filling choices.
“Fajita quesadillas are amazing, as is the fajita burrito!!”
53. California Burrito
$16.99
A wrapped burrito with protein and other fillings customizable to taste.
“Service was excellent. Food was delicious sweet tea was spot on. Our server, Loren was on her game. I got the California burrito, which I tried at just about every Mexican restaurant in town and this one did not disappoint.”
39. Hot and Spicy Burrito
$14.95
A hot, spicy burrito with optional protein and filling choices.
“This is the right place for Mexican food”
Enchiladas
46. Green Enchiladas
$14.95
Rolled tortillas covered in green salsa, with protein options available.
32. Enchilada Deluxe
$14.95
Enchiladas with optional salsa and customizable protein choices.
26. Enchiladas Supremas
$14.95
Rolled tortillas with filling and optional sauce selections.
17. Chicken Enchiladas
$14.95
Chicken-filled rolled tortillas with optional salsa selections.
Fajitas
Fajitas Texana
$21.95+
Sizzling fajitas with a required choice of portion for one or two.
“Always very good and we eat here regularly, Fajitas Texanas is the best!”
SP20. Lunch Fajitas
$14.95
Lunch fajitas with a required choice of chicken, steak, or combo.
“Great down home mexican food and atmosphere! Excellent drinks , food and service. Moderate price!”
Fajitas
$16.95+
Sizzling fajitas with a required choice of portion for one or two.
“"Ranchito The Villages is a must-visit restaurant! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food is absolutely delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend trying the fajitas and margaritas - they're both amazing!"”
Pineapple Fajitas
$20.75
Fajitas featuring pineapple, with protein choices available.
“Son in Washington State like and remember have pineapple fajitas. We love it here.”
Seafood
Shrimp Cancun
$19.95
A seafood entrée with a required choice of shrimp, chicken, or beef.
Shrimp La Diabla
$19.95
Shrimp in spicy chile sauce, with a required choice of protein.
“Yes, I've tried all the "new" Mexican restaurant in The Villages and I keep coming back to this one. Ranchito really has THE BEST tasting Mexican food around. The salsa is fresh. The salsa verdi has a great kick to it. The chips are always fresh (and endless). Their flavors and marinades are spot on. I love this place!”
Shrimp Veracruz
$19.95
Shrimp entree with a required shrimp, chicken, or beef selection.
“My gf and i have been to this place many, many times now, and everything has been consistently very good. The shrimp vera cruz is absolutely amazing, as well as the entire menu. The staff is great, and the GF loves the Margarita's. We highly recommend the El Ranchito.”
Shrimp Quesadilla
$15.95
A shrimp quesadilla with melted cheese inside a grilled tortilla.
“Beautiful original Mexican decoration, like I have never seen. Friendly and professional staff. (Wilber and Melinda) Excellent food. I had Shrimp Quesadilla. Delicious! According to Antonio they are planning on adding Karaoke in Friday's and Saturday's in English and Spanish. Will most definitely go back.”
Mexican Combo Platters
K. One Burrito, One Chalupa, One Beef Taco and One Enchilada
$15.95
A platter with one burrito, chalupa, beef taco, and enchilada.
“The best authentic Mexican food you can get. Everything I've ever eaten here was beyond tasty. They have been here for many years.”
G. Two Beef Enchiladas, One Tamale and One Beef Taco
$13.95
Two beef enchiladas, a tamale, and a beef taco make up this platter.
“Best Mexican food in the area.”
E. One Chile Relleno, One Taco, One Meat Enchilada, Beans with Cheese and Rice
$14.95
A chile relleno, taco, meat enchilada, cheesy beans, and rice.
“It's great. Excellent authentic Mexican food at great prices.”
F. Two Tamales, Beans with Cheese and Rice
$13.95
Two tamales served with beans topped with cheese and rice.
“Best Mexican food around the village area”
Lunch
S. Chimichanga, Rice and Beans
$7.95
A fried burrito served with rice and beans.
“The Best Mexican food I've had ever and Awesome prices”
SP13. Chimichanga
$13.95
A chimichanga is a burrito that is deep-fried until crisp.
“Great food. Parents ordered Fajitas for Two and I ordered the Chimichangas. It was plenty of food and tasted great!”
SP4 Taco Salad
$10.50
A taco-style salad with optional beans, chicken, cheese, or guacamole.
“I had a great Taco salad for lunch. It was loaded to the top, and one of the best taco salads I've ever had. The staff are amzing as well. They did everything to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. I will definitely return.”
SP15. Quesadilla
$12.95
A folded tortilla toasted around melted cheese, with optional fillings.
“Best food in town. Fast service. Friendly workers. Been going for years, never any issues. Best margaritas ever. Super authentic overall. Great prices. Try the fajita burrito, you won't regret it!”
