El Rancho Viejo - Menu

942 S 5th St, Philadelphia I-19147-4040, United States

🛍 Fish, Steak, Casual, Mexican

4.5 💬 1025 Reviews

Phone: (+1)2156448735

Address: 942 S 5th St, Philadelphia I-19147-4040, United States

City: Philadelphia

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 1025

"Moving from Texas to Philly, my partner and I really wanted to find a place to go when we are craving a taste of the best places back home. El Rancho Viejo is that place 100%. It’s the best Mexican food my partner and I have had in the city.The staff are as lovely as can be. There is something to be said about being recognized and remembered when you visit a restaurant.The food is quick, affordable, and the portions leave nothing to ask for. If it’s busier inside, the takeout holds up just as well as dine-in. The salsas are all flavorful and cover all the bases on spiciness. Theirs are the kind of tacos that you would feel guilty eating at normal speed.If you are looking for a high end, sit...


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Great good, affordable price, n short waiting time. They offer corn tortillasFood: 5/5

Menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates.

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User

Every dish we got was delicious. Tacos were on point, as were the chips, sauces and tortas. 100% a hidden gem in Philly.The owner and staff are so nice too


User
User

Finally got to trying this place yesterday! It 's not the sort of place you go for the ambiance, but for a really yummy, not-too-pricey meal with great, friendly service. You know this is the real deal because the salsa is good, let alone the more complicated dishes. I had a tinga burrito, and will be back to try more.Vegetarian options: Veggie burrito was really yummy!


kady
kady

Moving from Texas to Philly, my partner and I really wanted to find a place to go when we are craving a taste of the best places back home. El Rancho Viejo is that place 100%. It’s the best Mexican food my partner and I have had in the city.The staff are as lovely as can be. There is something to be said about being recognized and remembered when you visit a restaurant.The food is quick, affordable, and the portions leave nothing to ask for. If it’s busier inside, the takeout holds up just as well as dine-in. The salsas are all flavorful and cover all the bases on spiciness. Theirs are the kind of tacos that you would feel guilty eating at normal speed.If you are looking for a high end, sit-...

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Philadelphia, known for its rich history, offers cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies as local specialties, alongside a vibrant arts scene and historic landmarks like the Liberty Bell.

Categories

  • Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Casual Our Casual menu offers delicious comfort food for effortless dining. From juicy burgers and scrumptious sandwiches to fresh salads and hearty mains, our diverse selection provides a delightful experience for any casual outing.
  • Mexican Authentic Mexican flavors await you with sizzling fajitas, savory tacos, zesty enchiladas, and fresh guacamole, all crafted with rich, traditional spices and served with vibrant sides. Enjoy a fiesta on your plate!

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  • Takeout

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"We were there celebrating two birthdays. Our server Faith was wonderful. She was attentive without being intrusive and knowledgeable about the menu. We were a table of 6 and ordered quite a bit of food, some of which was great and others lackluster. The bao buns were great and the small calamari salad was huge and those who had it said delicious. The spareribs were good as well as the edamame dumplings, although the way those were served made it hard to fully enjoy. Each dumpling should be on a individual type spoon so you can enjoy the soup part as well as the dumpling. The way they were served in one large bowl with only one spoon made it so the soup part is left at the bottom. I did request extra spoons from the expediter but they never came. The worst part of our appetizer course was somehow an item was switched to another in the computer and served to us. It had shellfish in it and that wasn’t known when someone at our table who doesn’t eat shellfish ate it. The sashimi was good but the tuna tartare thing was really bad. The entrees we had were the duck, which I was told was delicious, the miso cod, which was fishy, the whole fish which was tasteless, the lobster fried rice, which was okay but lacking flavor. The best dish was the black pepper beef, it was delicious and elegantly served. We had all the sides and all were quite good especially the eggplant and the wasabi mashed potatoes. It was a nice evening but it felt a little stale for a Starr restaurant."