El Ranchito Restaurant — Restaurant in Los Angeles

El Ranchito had four tables set up under a permanent awning for dine in. I ordered a carneasada burrito. The staff rattled off everything in the burrito and if there was something you didn’t want you flagged that item. Cash only for payment. My burrito arrived with no fork or spoon. I ate the burrito holding it with my hands, the texture was soft and moist with no juice dripping from the burrito. Taste was very good, smell enticing and my mouth had a pepper sensation but not a burning sensation that lasted a good twenty minutes after the meal. Just incredible. I’ve walked over 30 miles of South Central LA and my lunch today topped all burritos I’ve eaten not just in South Central LA but LA in general! Staff was friendly,...

One of the last great family ran restaurants. Where else can you get a pair of tacos, rice, beans and a soda for $5. The thing about this spot is everything taste great. Al pastor, Barbacoa, Buche, Pollo, Carnitas, Lengua, Asada, Juevos con Jamon and all are full of flavor. If homestyle flavor, reasonable prices and good service in a taco stand is your thing, this place is for you. Don't sleep on this place it really is a gem less than a mile from USC and...

This place is the BOMB! I married the oldest brother of the four a few years ago. I’m originally from Alaska and I have to say that Chuy, Edgar, Evi and Jesus senior are some of the most respectful and honest people I have met. They have owned and operated this place for 39 years and counting. They sure put a lot of love into their food and you have to try it to know what I’m talking about. South Central’s...